74 RURAL ORNAMENTS 



The Style of these useful ornaments must depend on the situation 

 in which they are placed : if among the rude scenes of neglected 

 nature, or in romantic and recluse situations, a rustic seat or summer- 

 house constructed of rough branches will be most suitable; but 

 where the hand of art has been more scientifically employed, such 

 ornaments may be introduced as will form appropriate accompa- 

 niments, and appear in unison with the surrounding scenery. While 

 the spectator rests, the rustic or the decorated seat gives opportunity 

 for examining some natural or artificial beauty, which might not 

 otherwise have received particular attention. These resting-places 

 afford to kindred tastes an opportunity of pointing out to each other 

 innumerable effects and combinations that else might have been un- 

 noticed ; they are the points whence the highest gratification of the 

 spectator is derived, and they contribute the most satisfactory reward 

 to the Landscape Gardener. 



Passing from the house through the pleasure-grounds to the park, 

 prospects on a more extensive scale open on the view, where should 

 be displayed such embellishments as are suited to the grandeur of 

 the scene. Those animals which occasionally appear in the park will 

 assist in exciting the attention of the spectator ; scenes of animated 

 nature never fail to please under these circumstances. Deer, cattle, 

 sheep, hares, and fowls of various descriptions, enliven and decorate 

 the park : these not only contribute to raise ideas of the extent of 

 the place, but are necessary to complete a due portion of grandeur ; as 



