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ROYAL GARDENS 



They have taken root, and from them other branches are given 

 off, thus giving to the tree the appearance of a huge bush. 



Too numerous to enumerate are the trees in the park, 

 those most noticeable being Pinus insignis, Cupressus 

 Lambertiana, Cedrus libani and Arbutus Andrachne, which 

 with its quaintly coloured trunk presents a pleasing effect. 



The terraced gardens in front of the house (with their 

 flights of stone steps and statuary) contain many flower-beds 

 which for the spring display Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, 

 Wallflowers, Arabis, Myosotis, &c., are largely used ; the 

 bulbs selected being of the early and late varieties, to keep 

 up a succession of flowers as long as possible. The summer 

 bedding consists of Cannas, Heliotropes, Calceolaria Burbidgii, 

 Plumbago Capensis, Streptosolen Jamesonii, Salvias and 

 Pelargoniums in variety, also Hydrangea paniculata is used 

 and arranged to give as harmonious an effect as possible. 

 Other beds being planted with Roses, whilst fine clumps of 

 Camellias and Erica arborea flower profusely. The walls 

 are clothed with Magnolia grandiflora, Myrtles and many 

 other climbing plants. 



In the flower garden Rambler Roses, growing on chains 

 suspended from pillars, are very effective. 



The Swiss Cottage and gardens, which are approximately 

 three-quarters of a mile from the house, are most interesting. 

 This building was erected in 1853—4 for the use of the royal 

 children, and was fitted up with every convenience for their 

 practical training in domestic management. A museum was 

 added in 1862 which contains many curiosities, botanical and 

 other specimens which they collected and arranged themselves. 

 The gardening implements used by the royal children are 

 preserved and kept in a rustic tool-shed, each article having 

 the owner's name upon it. A miniature fort erected by them 

 in i860, named the Albert Barracks, forms an interesting 

 feature of the grounds. 



Many memorial trees have been planted here. Several 

 Cupressus Lambertiana, planted in 1 862, have made remarkable 



