PREFACE. yj| 



troversy which existed between Mr. Price and Mr. Repton, 

 much has been elicited, and each has contributed im- 

 portant information on the subject ; and also on the ever- 

 varying beauties connected with Landscape Scenery and 

 picturesque effect. 



The elegant and pleasing Works of Mr. Gilpin also 

 have had an extensive influence in promoting correct 

 ideas of natural scenery. These Works are evidently the 

 productions of an enlightened mind, deeply conversant 

 with Nature in all her varied combinations. 



Other writers on Landscape Scenery and Ornamental 

 Gardening have thrown considerable light upon the dif- 

 ferent branches of the Art : among these, Shenstone, 

 Mason, Knight, and Whately, have richly contributed ; 

 for to them 



" Nature had unveiled her charms." 



That these Essays may concentrate scattered but in- 

 structive hints, may unite the result of an earnest appli- 

 cation to the effects of natural scenery as connected with 

 the Art of Landscape Gardening, may combine the in- 

 formation derived from professional pursuits in laying 



