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to the masses. The natural surface not being much varied, 

 the merits of the disposition of the trees may be, in a great 

 measure, estimated without reference to the locality. The 

 only refei'ences that will interest a stranger are given under 

 the engraving. 



On a future occasion we shall give the two working plans 

 of the public garden of Magdeburg, with the list of the trees. 



32. On the Manner in tvhich the Magdeburg Garden is laid out. 

 By M. Linne, Garden Inspector at Sans Souci. 



The ground intended for the garden original ly contained only 

 57 acres, but was subsequently extended to 120 acres, which 

 is not considered too large for a town like Magdeburg, contain- 

 ing 30,000 inhabitants. The highest spot on the ground is only 

 32 ft. above the usual level of the river Elbe ; but as there is 

 no higher around in the neighbourhood of the garden, the 

 views from this spot (where a temple (f) is placed) extend 

 along the Elbe to a great distance. Certain parts of the 

 town, not considered handsome, are concealed, and certain 

 other parts are partially exhibited through a framework of 

 trees. A bridge over the Elbe is made a conspicuous feature, 

 as are the churches of certain neighbouring villages. The 

 fortifications of the town are studioush r concealed, by sinking 

 the walks which approach nearest to them, and interposing 

 trees, which being planted above the level of the walk, on 

 artificial hills and banks, produce an immediate effect ; the 

 thickest plantations are made in places where protection is 

 required from high north winds. A small stream is widened 

 into a river, and varied by islands and groups; some of the 

 groups near the river, and also in other parts of the grounds, 

 are planted with shrubs which never rise above 6 or 7 ft. 

 high, in order not to interrupt the continuity of particular 

 views, and the effect of certain combinations. It is proposed 

 to place in different parts of the garden monuments to the 

 memory of great men. Some of the walks are narrow, 

 shady, and solitary ; others broad and open, for promenades ; 

 and others still broader for public drives. The cost of the 

 whole, M. Linne says, will not exceed 18,000 dollars, 

 (4000/.?) exclusive of the buildings. The rent that will be 

 given for the public coffee-house (d) and its offices will 

 more than pay for the annual keeping up of the garden. 

 The total number of species of trees and shrubs planted in 

 this garden is 192, and there are placed among them 193 

 varieties of fruit trees, which bear as standards. It is not 

 stated whether one individual of each species and variety of 

 tree is named ; but we hope they are. 



