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creepers) behind it, runs the full length of the east side of 

 the flower garden. It is well protected, too, from north and 

 west winds by a plantation of tall Austrian Pines, with a 

 Holly hedge and a wide border of flowering trees, shrubs and 

 low evergreens in front of them. 



The Kitchen Garden (some i6 acres in extent) is divided 

 by a wide central walk 310 yards long and 12 feet wide, 

 with broad Herbaceous and mixed flower borders on both 

 sides, which from early spring to November present an 

 endless variety of hardy flowering plants. The edging to 

 these borders is of Staffordshire brick, which is hidden in 

 summer by low-growing Alpines and bright annuals breaking 

 the hardness of straight edges and extending over the path- 

 way. For background there is a high fence of Cordon 

 Apple trees, with iron arches (set lengthways) also covered 

 with trained Apples. These present a beautiful sight in 

 blossom time, and again when hung with rosy or golden 

 fruit. The central walk is bisected by another running 

 north and south, with Rose borders on either side, and high 

 arched fences of climbing Roses behind. Where these walks 

 cross in the centre of the garden there is a beautiful large 

 fountain and circular basin in red marble. It is surrounded 

 some 14 feet away with Rose-covered arches. At the east 

 end of the central walk two borders of Tritomas and 

 Michaelmas Daisies are a pleasing feature ; and in the wall 

 beyond (leading to a pink Hermosa Rose walk), is a beautiful 

 wrought-iron gilded gate, the design of which is a grape vine 

 bearing fruit. A high fence, 90 yards long (covered with 

 Dorothy Perkins Roses), dividing the Hermosa Rose walk from 

 vegetable ground behind, is when in flower one of the most 

 admired objects in the garden. By way of contrast, 7-feet 

 high standards of crimson Hiawatha have been planted at 

 intervals among the Hermosas, and as edging the charming 

 little Polyantha Rose — Jessie, is used. 



Dairy Garden. — A favourite resort of H.M. Queen 

 Alexandra, where tea is often partaken of by members of the 



