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trunk, 40 ft. in length, and varying from S\ ft. to 3 ft. in 

 diameter. 



PacJangtOn^ the Seat qf the Rex). Thomas Levett. — This estate 

 is remarkable for its avenues of old trees and extensive lawn 

 It abounds with fine specimens, especially of oaks and elms. 

 In the flower-garden there is a thriving plant of the Magnoh'a 

 conspicua, which flowers abundantly every year, and requires 

 very little protection during winter. In front of the house 

 there are two very handsome trees of the ^^cer Pseudo- 

 Platanus variegata, about 50 ft. high, and both of the trunks 

 measuring about 3 ft. in diameter. There is likewise an extra- 

 ordinary spreading tree of the 7'axus baccata, covering a space 

 of 68 yards in circumference. But, of all the fine trees that are 

 here, the most magnificent is a iarix europse^a, which stands 

 almost close to the proprietor's house: it is about 70 ft. high, 

 and the trunk measures 15ft. Sin. in circumference. To all 

 the lovers of trees in this quarter, a sight of this larch will 

 afford no ordinary delight. 



Elmhicrst Hall, the Seat of J. Smith, Esq. — The spirit of 

 gardening, and especially in the department of floriculture, is in 

 vigorous exercise here. A cast-iron conservatory is now being 

 built, by Jones of Birmingham ; and it is proposed to add a 

 range of forcing-houses. A new flower-garden, with rockwork, 

 &c., is to be formed adjacent to the mansion ; and, from the 

 many excellent improvements that are suggested, this place will 

 very likely become one of the finest in the neighbourhood of 

 Lichfield. It already contains a choice collection of prize tulips, 

 pinks, pansies, &c., and some good American plants ; various 

 species of Magnolm are also about to be tried in the open air. 

 It is pleasing to think that most of these improvements have 

 been originated, and are superintended by a member of the 

 family, who is particularly devoted to botanical pursuits ; and 

 who will, no doubt, use his influence, along with others, in 

 the establishment of a public pleasure-garden in this city. 

 The unremitting exertions of Mr. Towers, the gardener, under 

 such favourable circumstances, cannot fail of rendering this 

 place conspicuous both for herbaceous flowers and shrubs. 



The Garden of W. Mott, Esq., Close. — This is one of the 

 most pleasant residences in the city, situated on the side of the 

 Minster Pool, and close to the Lichfield Cathedral. The 

 pleasure-ground is particularly well kept, and contains some 

 handsome specimens of shrubs. At the edge of the Pool there 

 is a Carolina poplar (Populus angulata), 70 ft. high ; diameter 

 of the trunk, at 1 ft. from the ground, 4 ft. 2 in. It is a noble- 

 looking tree; and, being in such a favourable situation, it will, no 

 doubt, attain a still greater size. There is likewise a very old 

 mulberry tree here, the trunk of wliich is 3^ ft, in diameter ', 



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