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beautiful stretch of level lawn. This is in part shaded by- 

 some splendid specimens of cedar and yew, while several 

 trees of other varieties also grow out of the turf. About 

 half-way in its length the corridor swells out into a pretty 

 octagonal summer-house, and at intervals there are old- 

 fashioned casement windows half hidden in foliage. Alto- 

 gether, with the wealth of roses, clematis and other climbing 

 plants on its walls, and with flower-beds well filled with 

 bright and varied hues of numerous plants at its base, this 

 corridor forms a feature of uncommon interest from every 

 point of view. 



The eastern portion of the garden is more open. It is a 

 place of extensive lawns and shady trees, of exquisite flower- 

 beds, of bowers and pergolas covered with masses of roses and 

 honeysuckle, and affbrds beautiful views across Osborne Park 

 with its groups of splendid trees and its solemn stately avenue 

 of ilex and cedar. Many of the specimen trees in Osborne 

 Cottage garden have been planted by members of the Royal 

 Family. Here among others is an Oak, the first planted by 

 His Majesty George V. after his accession to the throne, 

 and on every side is much to charm and very many features 

 to interest. A large bed of exceedingly beautiful Hydrangeas 

 of most of the best kinds, occupies one part of the garden 

 near Albert Cottage. And from here to Osborne Cottage 

 the whole length of the covered way has at its base a border 

 of very lovely herbaceous plants. Here may be seen Anchusa 

 (Dropmore), Lupins, Delphiniums, Violas, Asters, Phloxes 

 and hundreds of other flowers, their colours most harmoniously 

 arranged, and the plants cultivated with the utmost care. 

 They are selected with the object of making the garden a 

 place of special beauty in August and September, but earlier 

 in the year as well, there is a wealth of bloom and fragrance 

 to satisfy and charm the senses. 



The distinguishing feature of the garden is its informality, 

 and the typically English character of its laying-out and 

 cultivation. It is a true cottage garden on a large scale, and 

 owes much of its charm to simplicity of design, and to the 



