Ii8 GARDENS: THEIR FORM AND DESIGN 



curious pattern of paths was at the end of one tank. 

 Beyond this a small block of stone is supposed to have 

 held a miniature garden. Round the whole was a 

 colonnade for walking (Fig. 83), so that all these 

 interesting features could be looked at through the arches 

 of the shadow walk. 



FIG. 83. 



Let us now consider somewhat of the past and present 

 history of water gardens in England. We shall find how 

 far behind other nations we are in the use of it for 

 garden design. 



During the Middle Ages pictures show that water was 

 chiefly used for irrigating gardens. A few beautiful 

 carved-stone fountains are introduced ; but otherwise, 

 beyond tanks for bathing, ponds for fish, and small 



