4 GARDENS: THEIR FORM AND DESIGN 



portion is an open stretch of turf, on which is a statue 

 surrounded by a bright patch of scarlet, and then a further 

 continuation of the same avenue beyond. In miniature, 

 this is perhaps somewhat similar to that wonderful side 

 approach to the Palace of Versailles, well known in pictures 

 as the tapis vert. At Chantilly and in other French 

 gardens we see the same idea, that wherever a picture 

 leading to or from the great house can be framed by an 

 aisle of trees it adds to the beauty of a place. If, more- 

 over, opening from the wide main approach or drive, any 



FIG. i. 



B, Apple-trees or rose-bushes, whichever are best suited to the position ; 

 C, garlands of creepers. 



such minor grass-avenues or vistas can be arranged in our 

 parks, we shall be not only making beautiful pictures, but 

 also adding fine trees and encouraging the much-needed 

 revival of forestry. 



Fortunately, that improvement in taste which is rapidly 

 abolishing the circuitous main approach or drive through a 

 park has effected other advantageous changes. It is no 

 longer necessary to have those two small lodges, one upon 

 either side of the first gateway, which were built from a 

 love of symmetry, and often made accommodation difficult 

 within the cottages themselves. Now every architect 

 devises one comfortable, well-built lodge or cottage for the 

 old pensioner, and, as she smilingly holds open the gate 

 that we may enter the park, the road usually takes us past 

 fine old trees, perhaps with bracken beneath them, through 

 which come bounding a graceful herd of deer. 



