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Some of thefe groves are compofed of evergreens, chiefly 

 of pyramidal forms, thinly planted over the furface, with 

 flowering fhrubs fcattered amongft them : others are 

 compofed of lofty fpreading trees, whofe foliage affords 

 a fhady retreat during the heat of the day. The plants 

 are never crowded together; fufEcient room being left, 

 between them for fitting or walking upon the grafs ; 

 whichj by reafon of its fhady fituation, retains a conftant 

 verdure; and, in the fpring, is adorned with a great 

 variety of*early flowers, fuch as violets, crocus's, poli- 

 anthus's and primrofes; hyacinths, cowflips, fnow-drcps, 

 daffodils and daifies. Some trees of the grove are feffered 

 to branch out from the very bottom of the flem upwards;, 

 others, for the fake of variety, have their {terns bare: but 

 far the greater number are furrounded with rofe-trees, 

 fweet-briar, honey fuckles, fcarlet beans, nafturtiums,. 

 everlafting and fweet-fcented peas, double-bloflbmed 

 briar, and other odoriferous fhrubs, which beautify the 

 barren parts of the plant, and perfume the. air. 



Sometimes too their open groves are compofed of lemon» 

 orange, citron, pompelmofe, and myrtle-trees; which, as 



