SECTION V. 



THE OPEN QEOVE. 



(^S the glen is sometimes found in the 

 country we are about to describe, 

 it was necessary just to mention it 

 as a distinct species of woodland 

 scenery : yet, as it is not one of its 

 common features, we shall dwell 

 no longer upon it, but hasten to the 

 open grove. The open grove is com- 

 posed of trees arising from a smooth 

 area, which may consist either of Pines, or of 

 deciduous trees. I have seen beautiful groves of 

 both. The Pine grove will always be dry, as it 

 is the peculiar quality of its leaves to suck up 

 moisture : but in lightness, variety, and general 

 beauty, the deciduous grove excels. If indeed 



