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they would give energy to their compositions. The fame 

 privilege, therefore, fhould be allowed to Gardeners : 

 inanimate, Ample nature, is top infipid for our purpofes; 

 much is expe&ed from us; and therefore, we have oc- 

 casion for every aid that either, art or nature can furnifh. 

 The fcenery of a garden fhould differ as much from com- 

 mon nature as an heroic poem doth from a profe relation \ 

 and Gardeners, like poets, fhould give a loofe to their 

 imagination, and even fly beyond the bounds of truth, 

 whenever it is neceffary to elevate, to embellifh, to en- 

 liven, or to add novelty to their fubjecl:. 



The ufual method of diftributing Gardens in China, is 

 to contrive a great variety of fcenes, to be feen from certain 

 points of view ; at which are placed feats or buildings, 

 adapted to the different purpofes of mental or fenfual 

 enjoyments. The perfection of their Gardens confifts in 

 the number and diversity of thefe fcenes ; and in the 

 artful combination of their parts; which they endeavour 

 to difpofe in fuch a manner, as not only feparately to 

 appear to the Deft advantage, but alfo to unite in forming 

 an elegant and ftriking whole. 



