Westhrook; Godalming. 



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FIG. 41. — A SHELTERED SEAT. 



paths are always dry, and a seat in a hooded recess is a veritable sun-trap. 

 The garden is rich in such sheltered seats, built and roofed, for, besides this one in 

 the winter garden, and the loggia adjoining the house, there are two others at 

 distinctive points (Figs. 34 and 41). They are important in the garden design 

 in addition to their practical purpose ; moreover, even if in passing by they are not 

 actually used, it is a comfort to the eye and mind both to see the well-designed 

 structure bounding some garden picture and to know of the comfortable and refreshing 

 refuge. There is an important summer-house on the eastern side of the lawn, with 

 solid stone walls and a tiled roof. It is cool all day, for a slight air passes through, 

 and the doorways, facing east and west, only admit the earliest and latest sun. 



The experiment of placing one of the most important flower-borders on the north 

 side of a high wall has answered admirably. The light soil of the garden soon dries 

 up, and in all but the wettest summers the plants have evidently been benefited by 

 the protection from hot sunshine at the root. 



The pleached lime walk (Fig. 32) leads straight to a prettj' place in the further 

 garden, a long, straight walk of turf bordered by masses of China roses and grey 

 foliage. The further end abuts upon a field gate to a lane which is a public foot- 

 path. It was a kindly thought of Mr. Turner to leave this in full view of passers-by, 

 who thankfully lean their arms upon the gate and enjoy the feast of roses. 



