36 INTRODUCTION. 



them the tallest trees that the soil will suit. 

 In parks and paddocks, the belt or long 

 plantation, should generally be avoided, as 

 well as that of the crescent shape, because 

 they prevent a free circulation of air, and 

 render the enclosed atmosphere unwholesome. 

 Oblong, or circular plantations, on the con- 

 trary, afford the trees an opportunity of be- 

 nefiting by the air; admitting, at the same 

 time, a view of the landscapes which they 

 partially intercept. 



" The fountain's fall, the river's flow, 

 The woody vallies, warm and low ; 

 The windy summit, wild and high, 

 Roughly rushing on the sky ! 

 The pleasant seat, the ruin'd tower, 

 The naked rock, the shady bower, 

 The town and village, dome and farm ; ] 

 Each give to each a double charm, I 



As pearls upon an Ethiop's arm. — J 



Dyer. 

 The principal feature of the park should 

 be grandeur, and the boldest points of the 

 surrounding country should be made sub- 

 servient to the scenery by that arrangement 

 of the plantation which will give such pros- 

 pects the greatest advantage. Yet should 

 the park exhibit some signs of refinement, 

 by the softening down of particular parts 

 by means of varying tints, so as to give 

 greater contrast to the natural scenery* 



