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THE GARDENS OF ITALY. 



following years we more than once find Pope Paul presenting him with " another vineyard " to 

 add to its extent. 



The nucleus was a small vineyard lying beside the long western wall, called Muro Torto, 

 which had belonged to the family before Camillo's accession. In the year 1612 the church 

 benefices conferred on the Cardinal were computed to secure him an income of one hundred 

 and fifty thousand scudi. The Pope loaded him with presents, jewels, vessels of silver and 

 magnificent furniture. It is only fair, however, to recollect that both he and the Pope rivalled 

 one another in acts of generosity and munificence towards others. 



Cardinal Scipione was deeply beloved. His gentleness, courtesy, and kindness of heart, 

 gained him the title of " the delight of Rome." The gossiping archives of the time constantly 

 mention instances of his goodness and his popularity. A lady, whose daughter is shamefully 



80. PLAN OF VILLA BORGHESE, ROME. 



Now a public park. 



(1) Entrance on Porta del Popolo side. 



(2) Family pavilion. 



(3) Flower garden and hothouses. 



(4) Lake with island temple of vEsculapius. 



(5) Garden. 



(6) Hippodrome. 



(7) Pheasant house. 



(8) Chapel. 



(9) Museum. 



(10) Ruined temple. 



(n) Circular temple of Diana. 



(12) Ice house. 



(13) Grand palace. 



(14) Botany garden. 



(15) Aviary. 



(16) Gardeners' house. 



(17) Service buildings. 



(18) Entrance from Via Pinciana. 



(19) Kitchen gardens. 



(20) Private gardens. 



(21) Park for deer. 



