PERGOLAS 167 



a more modern attempt has been made to build 

 one outside the walls at Pinjor. 



These cool shady alleys have, under European 

 influence, entirely disappeared from the Kashmir 

 gardens ; though here and there round the 

 outer walls some of the old vines are left, coiled 

 on the ground like huge brown water-snakes, or 

 climbing the fast growing young poplars. But 

 their restoration would be a simple matter. 

 The pergolas with their brick and plaster pillars 

 are a charming characteristic well worth reviving. 

 It should be always remembered, however, to 

 make them bold enough : high and wide with beds 

 for spring bulbs on each side between the pillars 

 spring bulbs, such as Babar's favourite tulip 

 and narcissus, to flower gaily before the leaves 

 of rose and vine completely shade the walks. 



A subtle air of leisure and repose, a romantic 

 indefinable spell, pervades the royal Shalimar : 

 this leafy garden of dim vistas, shallow terraces, 

 smooth sheets of falling water, and wide canals, 

 with calm reflections broken only by the stepping- 

 stones across the stream. 



A complete contrast is offered by the Nishat, 

 the equally beautiful garden on the Dal Lake 

 built by Asaf Khan, Nur-Mahal's brother. 



