XIV CONTENTS. 



SECTION VI. 



VINES AND OLIMBINO PLAMTS. 



Value of this kind of vegetation ; fine natural effects. EemarKS on the 

 proper mode of introducing vines. Beautiful effects of climbing plants 

 in connection with buildings. 



SECTION VII. 



TREATMENT OF GEOUND — FOBMATION OF T7AI.B3. 



Nature of operations on ground. Treatment of flowing and of irregular 

 surfaces to heighten their expression. Of flats or level surfaces. Eoclcs 

 as materials in landscape. Laying out roads and walks : the approach. 

 Rules by Eepton. The drive and minor walks. The introduction of 

 fences. Verdant hedges. 



SECTION VIII. 



TREATMENT OF "WATER. 



Beautiful effects of this element in nature. In what cases it is desirable 

 to attempt the formation of artificial pieces of water. Eegnlar forma 

 unpleasing. Directions for the formation of ponds or lakes in the irreg- 

 ular manner. Study of natural lakes. Islands. Planting the margin. 

 Treatment of natural brooks and rivulets. Cascades and water-falls. 

 Legitimate sphere of the art in this department. 



SECTION IX. 



lANDSOAPE OR RURAI. AROBITEOTDRB. 



Difference between a city and country house. The characteristic fea- 

 tures of a country house. Examination of the leading principles in Eural 

 Architecture. The harmonious union of buildings and scenery. The 

 different styles. The Grecian style. Its defects for domestic purposes. 

 The Eoman style. The Italian style. Swiss style. The pointed or Gothic 

 style. Castellated buildings. The Tudor mansion. The Elizabethan style. 

 The old English cottage. Entrance lodges. 



SECTION X. 



EMBELLISmHENTS ; AROHITEOTDHAL, ETISTIO, AND FLORAL. 



Value of a proper connection between the house and grounds. Beauty 

 of the architectural terrace, and its application to villas and cottages. 

 Use of vases of different descriptions. Architectural flower-garden. 

 Irregular flower-garden. French flower-garden. English flower-garden 

 Mingled flower-garden. Selections of showy plants, flowering in succes- 

 sion. Arrangement of the shrubbery. The conservatory and green- 

 house. Open and covered seats, Pavilions. Prospect towers. Bridges. 

 Eockwork. Fountains of various descriptions. Judicious introduction 

 of decorations. 



