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of the flower. This is by no means surprising 

 when it is considered that the architect is not 

 always an expert horticulturist. 



I disclaim any monopoly of opinion in this 

 matter. The subject has been dealt with by 

 abler hands than mine. Mr. W. Robinson, 

 in "The English Flower Garden," frames an 

 elaborate indictment against carrying "the 

 dead lines of the builder into the garden, which 

 above every other artificial creation should 

 give us the sweetest fellowship with Nature." 



Any architectural features we may permit 

 should be there of necessity, rather than by 

 deliberate intention. They must be the out- 

 come of the site, demanded by the nature of 

 the ground, or by considerations of conven- 

 ience for the users of the garden. And when 

 introduced with such good reason they must 

 be so disposed as to help rather than to discount 

 the garden picture. 



The terrace of exaggerated width, laden with 

 heavy architectural detail, which effectually 

 eclipses the slope at its foot, where perhaps the 

 ground is best suited for flower culture, is an 

 instance of ill-judged architectural treatment. 



Reverting to the work of the garden designer, 



