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Water Effects in the Garden 



NOTHING ADDS TO THE QUIET CHARM OF A GARDEN IN THE WAY THAT WATER DOES — IT ALSO LARGELY 

 INCREASES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWING DIFFERENT KINDS OF PLANTS AND FOR MAKING PICTORIAL EFFECTS 



The central piece of statuary, used as a foun- 

 tain, concentrates interest and gives life in heavy 

 surroundings 



Water used as an ornamental feature. The reflec- 

 tions emphasize the lights and shadows 



A natural stream may be utilized for aquatics 

 along the banks 



The basal treatment here is appropriate; provision 

 is made for water to run off 



An artificial pool in a small garden that, however. 

 looks natural and has a rich collection of plants 



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The absence of any visible escape for the water 

 gives a sense of unfitness to this basin 



