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But to counterbalance these disadvantages, at least to the man 

 of taste, the trees are most frequently large, numerous, and 

 luxuriant. The offices too are sometimes varied by pigeon- 

 houses and other tower-like appendages, which deserve atten- 

 tion where ornament is desired in this class of buildings. 

 This may frequently be the case where they are to be erected 

 on a residence ; and often the best way of varying a dull 

 country scene from a mansion, is to erect picturesque farm 

 buildings. 



By a practical examination of the useful and ornamental 

 properties of these two opposite styles, as, for example, of Ber- 

 wickshire and Shropshire, every intermediate variety may be 

 constructed. The one style naturally suggests ideas for pic- 

 turesque effect ; the other shews where visible effect ought to 

 give way to the necessary, or useful. The judicious contriver, if 

 he possess a practical knowledge of farming, will form a cora- 

 bination uniting both qualities. 



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