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tion of brick or stone, and the mould, brought to an 

 even surface, is planted in various ways. Numerous 

 illustrations of the fifteenth century give a bowling- 

 green and butts for archery. About this date it is 

 assumed the style of English gardening was affected 

 by French and Flemish methods, which our connec- 

 tion with Burgundy at that time would bring about. 

 To this period is also ascribed the introduction of 

 the " mount " in England, although one would almost 

 say that it is but a survival of the Celtic " barrow." 

 It is a feature that came, however, into very common 

 use, and is thus recommended by Bacon : " I wish 

 also, in the very middle, a fair Mount, with three 

 Ascents and Alleys, enough for four to walk abreast, 

 which I would have to be perfect circles, without any 

 Bulwarks or Imbossments, and the whole Mount to be 

 thirty foot high, and some fine Banquetting House 

 with some chimneys neatly cast, and without too 

 much Glass." 



The " mount " is said to have been originally 

 contrived to allow persons in the orchard to look 

 over the enclosing wall, and would serve not only as 

 a place from which to enjoy a pretty view, but as a 

 point of outlook in case of attack. Moreover, when 

 situated in a park where the deer grazed, the un- 

 scrupulous sportsman might from thence shoot a 

 buck. In early days the mounts were constructed 

 of wood or of stone, and were curiously adorned 

 within and without. Later on they resumed the 

 old barrow shape, and were made of earth, and uti- 

 lized for the culture of fruit trees. Lawson, an old 



