CONTENTS. 



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CONCLUSION. 



Many good books on planting ; but none have hitherto considered 

 the subject both with a view to ornament and utility, in con- 

 nection with practical directions for forming and managing 

 plantations 582 



General mistakes of gentlemen in regard to planting 583 



Plantations too much under the control of gardeners, foresters, and 



land stewards 584 



A plan proposed as better calculated to enhance the value of landed 



property 585 



The true way of rendering an estate of the greatest value is, in con- 

 nection with good general management, to take advantage of 

 all particular improvements. » 587 



PART IX. — Of the conveniences peculiar to country residences. 



INTRODUCTION. 



Their design in general 589 



Their adaptation — situation, &c 589 



The approach 590 



The approach designed for North Berwick 591 



, The drive * 592 



Lodges 592 



Gates 593 



Family offices, wash-house, drying-rooms, dairy 594 



Cow-houses, poultry-houses, pheasantry 595 



Aviary, apiary, pigeon-house, &c 596 



Fish-ponds of fresh water 596 



salt water ••• 597 



Dog-kennels ... 597 



ice-houses, tennis-courts, bowling-greens, &c. 598 



