It is stated that in the plantation there are some yews 600— nay, even 800 years old, — 

 which have been successfully removed many miles, upon Mr Barron's system. The lake, with its 

 towering rocky projections and Alpine decorations, is entirely a work of art, and was commenced in the 

 year 1839. Many thousands of tons of stone have been employed in the formation of the rock- work ; 

 and many of the large yews and cedars of Lebanon were transplanted and removed distances varying 

 from four to forty miles. Instead of a few choice trees and plants scattered here and there, without 

 form or contrast, these gardens are literally ornamented with acres of them. It was known to be the 

 favourite delight of the late Lord Harrington to render them as perfect as possible, according to his 

 peculiar taste. Ninety men were for many years employed in these gardens, and no cost or labour 

 was deemed too great to obtain an extraordinary plant or tree. The kept-gardens comprise 134 acres, 

 exclusive of the outer plantations. The approach from the lower gates to the Castle consists of a 



drive of a mile and a half in length. Before entering the gardens, and at the end of the park, 



there are a second set of magnificent gates, which were those of Versailles before the great French 

 Revolution. At each extremity are fine marble statues. One represents Jason and the Golden Fleece, 

 the other Hercules and the Nemsean Lion. The Queen's gate, in Hyde Park, has been modelled from 

 these gates, and forms a fine entrance to the property of the Earl of Harrington, now in course of 

 erection there. 



To Mr Barron, and his excellent and skilful management, the wonderful effects of this garden are 

 due. No one can view them without feeling how successful he has been, while every reflecting 

 person will come to the conclusion that, on the system adopted at Elvaston, there is no limit to the 

 variety and grandeur of horticultural display. 



