MARCH. 



13 



M. The Violets and other wild flowers we 

 transplanted last year have done wonderfully, 

 and will encourage us to go on until we have 

 all our native plants within the compass of a 

 few yards. But how do you mean to lay out 

 the ground ? 



H. I have a plan in view, but should like 

 first to know what your taste is. 



M. I am of opinion it should not he laid 

 out too mechanically — I am pleased with ser- 

 pentine walks and irregular plats or beds. We 

 should strive to imitate nature as much as pos- 

 sible, which has a much better effect than a stiff 

 formality ; and as a proof of this, do but notice 

 this beautiful winding pathway, through the 

 grove in which we are now walking, and com- 

 pare it with the straight one which we have 

 just left, and say if this does not give greater 

 pleasure to the eye ? 



H. Your taste is very good ; but remember 



