A PUBLIC HORTICULTURAL GARDEN. 



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planted and arranged to grow up, in divers places, without their interfering 

 in any way with the exhibits. Thus for the spring shows thousands of 

 Scillas, Crocuses, &c., should be planted in banks and beds, particularly 

 the colours that are likely to be scarce in exhibited plants ; for instance, 

 the blue, which is given in such delightful shades by the Scillas. Bulb3 

 in profuse abundance should appear on the exhibition-ground beds, and 

 the grass, likewise, should be richly sprinkled with all the suitable plant 

 life that offers special beauties at that season. 



In the Summer Flower Show Grounds the beds should in a similar 

 way be filled with suitable plants, to heighten the general effect of 

 exhibits. 



I have numerous plans showing most successful exhibitions, arranged 

 in this garden style, as well as many variations of the other designs, 

 shown in this plan. 



Rhododendrons. 



The large island shown in the plan is chiefly occupied in the develop- 

 ment of Rhododendrons, which would prove one of the features of the 

 year at their flowering season. The dark, rich foliage and the glorious 

 flowers on the Rhododendron ground are developed close to the water 

 and the ' Silver Willows,' and their striking appearance is heightened by 

 the Cedars of Lebanon and columnar Cypresses. The want of gold 

 colour in the Rhododendrons is supplied by a plentiful use of the golden 

 Yew on the miniature promontories of the interior development. This 

 garden should also be planted with thousands of Lily bulbs, as they do 

 well amongst Rhododendrons, and supply flowers when the Rhododendrons 

 are over. 



The advantages of placing a Rhododendron ground on an island are 

 several : for instance, when preparations are going on for a big exhibi- 

 tion the Rhododendron ground can be closed without injuring the 

 general garden effect by simply protecting the gates of the bridges. 

 Thus the arrangement of plants, erection of canvas, and whatever else 

 is required, can be accomplished without interfering with the public. 



Walks and Promenades. 



Pathways are for the convenience of visitors. To lay walks in useless 

 directions, for the mere sake of turning and twisting, is ridiculous. The 

 general walks required should be simple, gi\ing an easy, graceful com- 

 munication with the various places of interest. Usually this can be 

 attained by a road around the property, and another around or through 

 the centre. Of course this rule may vary, but these two points should 

 be kept in view in arranging grounds. From the two main roadways others 

 branch off to the special effects developed in the garden ; and yet other 

 walks, of quite a different character, are often wanted. 



Promenades. 



A horticultural garden requires promenades as well as walks, that the 

 surrounding beauties of the place may be conveniently and comfortably 

 brought before the eyes of large numbers of visitors. The promenades 



