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Fig. 1 2 is a ground plan of the beds in which they were planted. The earth in the 

 four beds which compose the inner circle was raised about four feet above the level of 

 that which surrounds it ; and upon this was built a temple, the frame-work being 

 formed with iron rods. It was covered with Climbing Roses of various kinds. There 

 are eight plants planted in each bed. Fig. 13 is a sketch taken of this temple when the 

 Roses were pruned. Although they cover it entirely, we have thought it desirable to 

 omit them, in order that the construction of the frame-work might be clearly seen. 

 The temple, to which there are four entrances, has at its circumference twelve Gothic 

 arches, the outer standards of which are seven feet three inches high, and six feet three 

 inches apart. There are other iron supports between the outer standards and the 

 centre one ; the latter, which is placed on the top of the mound, stands ten feet clear 

 of the ground. In the outer ranges of beds are planted a Standard and Dwarf Rose 



Fig 12. GROUND PLAN FOR ROSES IN SHRUBBERY. 



alternately. The diameter of the first circle is twenty-six feet, that of the whole 

 forty-eight feet. 



When in the temple, looking down the walks, we see three rustic figures, modelled 

 in lead, and mounted on pedestals, which vary and add to the beauty of the design. 

 The fourth figure, which would seem required to give grace and uniformity to the 

 scene, is wanting, a brook running on one side of the circle occupying the ground 

 where it should have place. A hedge of Scotch Roses is planted round the outside, 

 over which we look upon an extensive lawn, with Pinuses and various plants showing 

 in the distance. Forming a part of the Shrubbery, we may suppose it is not entirely 

 free from trees, but it lies open on one side ; and to this, united with skilful manage- 

 ment, may be attributed the healthy and vigorous condition of the plants. 



Of the Rose gardens of the present day we may mention as known to us : The 

 Royal Gardens, Sandringham ; Shiplake Court, Henley-on-Thames (R. H. C. Harrison, 



