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other divisions of the different kinds, both trees, shrubs and flowers, 

 should be so diversified as to exhibit a proper contrast, and a curious 

 variation of the general scene. 



And in the disposing the various trees, shrubs and other plants 

 in their respective compartments, observe, for the most part, to 

 place the tallest towards the middle or back part, and the lower 

 forward towards the front, according to their natural stature of 

 growth; observing also to intermix the different sorts in each 

 clump, &c. in such order as to display a diversity of different 

 foliage and flowers as aforesaid, as well as exhibit a conspicuous 

 variety. Likewise placing the various sorts at such proportionable 

 distances and dispositions according to their various growths, as 

 each may have full scope to spread its head, and so as the prospect 

 of one may be no interruption or impediment to the growth and 

 appearance of another, but all so judiciously arranged as to set off* 

 each other and appear distinct, and to proper advantage from the 

 contiguous lawns, walks and other divisions. 



In planting any continued or running plantation where shady 

 walks are designed, particular care is requisite in arranging a due 

 share of the taller trees and shrubs nearer the walks, and in such 

 order as to produce the desired effect; particularly in the continued 

 plantation of shrubbery-work around the outward boundary and 

 other running plantations. 



These plantations for shady walks are highly necessary to retire 

 to occasionally for shelter from the various changes and injuries of 

 the weather; they afford shade from the scorching rays of the 

 summer's sun, shelter from tempestuous winds and cold blasts, and 

 opportunity for private and contemplative walking, almost at all 

 seasons of the year. 



But where very close and gloomy shade is required in any par- 

 ticular parts for diversity, some trees and tall shrubs should be 

 arranged nearer to the verge of the walks, backed and fronted with 

 a variety of hardy shrubs, in such order as to produce the desired 

 effect. 



The planting in groves and avenues should consist principally of 

 the tree kind, and such as are of straight and handsome growth, 

 with the most branchy, full, regular heads, and may be both of the 

 deciduous and evergreen tribes, but generally arranged separately: 

 groves and avenues should always be in some spacious open space, 

 formed into grass-ground, either before or after planting the trees; 

 and in planting the groves it is most eligible to arrange the trees in 

 lines, in some places straight rows, others in gentle bendings, or 

 easy sweeps, having the rows at some considerable distance, that 

 the trees may have full scope to display their branchy heads regu- 

 larly around; and in some places may have close groves to form a 

 perfect shade. 



As to avenues and walks of trees, they may be formed either 

 entirely of deciduous dees, or of evergreens; but the deciduous 

 kinds are in most estimation for this purpose: however, avenues 

 and grass walks, planted with fine evergreen trees, make a beauti- 

 ful appearance, and will always command admiration. In both 



