CONTENTS. 



PART VIII. — The formation and management of useful and pic- 

 turesque PLANTATIONS. 



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INTRODUCTION. 



The variety and effect -of trees singly, collectively, and in connec- 



tion with every kind of scenery 441 



In characterizing the seasons 443 



The great utility of trees especially to a country which depends on 



its maritime force 445 



Trees have been cultivated by every wise nation — by the Romans.... 445 

 Also in Britain ; though at present there is some danger of timber 

 becoming alarmingly scarce, from the rapid increase of ship- 

 building 446 



Besides the intrinsic value of timber, wood is useful for sheltering 



exposed grounds 447 



Plantations confer value on property even while the trees are 



quite young 1 « 447 



The great beauty of wood on individual estates 44S 



The pleasure attending planting {. 448 



The profits to individuals 449 



Gentlemen have the most powerful motives to plant 45 1 



Intimate connection of this subject with the beauty and utility of 



residences, and of landed property in general 452 



Proposed arrangement of this part 452 



CHAP. I. Of the objects of planting. 



Ornament 455 



Beautiful variety 453 



Picturesque variety 454 



Grandeur or sublimity 454 



Characters of individual trees 455 



Utility • 455 



Profit from the timber 455 



from the shelter or shade 456 



Hence the necessity of a proper acquaintance with the kinds, cha- 

 racters, uses, and properties of trees and shrubs 457 



