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from the windows of the houses imme- 

 diately opposite; and for this reason, 

 (founded on the particular wishes of some 

 motliers) i he lawn is less clothed with plan- 

 tation than it might have been on the 

 principle of beauty only. This circular 

 lawn, or zone of open space, surrounds 

 the central area, in which have been con- 

 sulted the iuture effect of shade, and a 

 greater degree of privacy or seclusion. 



The outline of this area is formed by 

 a walk under two rows of lime trees, 

 regularly planted at equal distances, not 

 in a perfect circle, but finishing towards 

 the statue in two straight lines directed 

 to the angle of the pedestal. It is possible 

 that some fanciful advocates for natural 

 gardening will olyect to this disposition 

 of the trees as too formal; and they will 

 be further shocked at my expressing a 

 wish that the arch formed by these trees 

 over the walk should be cut and trimmed 

 so as to become a perfect artificial shade, 

 forming a cloister-like walk composed of 

 trees. For this purpose the suckers or 

 sprays from the stems should be encou- 



