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should be adapted to every period of the year, and space enough always 

 allowed for both plants and people. Exclusive of the general walks, 

 thfere are three sorts of promenades necessary to give satisfaction to the 

 public. 



The first is shown on the ground-plan of the exhibition house. Being 

 under cover, and so protected against variations in the wxather, it can be 

 used at any time, day or night, summer or winter, according to requirements. 



The second, or terrace promenade, shown on the plan, follows the 

 outlines of the exhibition house, and is required chiefly for the enjoyment 

 of the public during the delightful months of spring and autumn ; this 

 and the first promenade are commonly made straight. By using a simple 

 curve, instead of the straight line, it will be found that great additional 

 enjoyment is gained. The dead or tired impression produced by a 

 monotonous straight path is removed, and a variation introduced much 

 more pleasing to the senses. 



In the centre of the garden is the grass promenade. This should 

 have plenty of shade for protection and comfort during the warm summer 

 weather, and should become a veritable paradise of beauty, with its 

 gigantic masses of flowers and encircling fountains. These, as shown in 

 the plan, are seven in number, and the basin of each should contain a 

 dift'erent variety of fish and of Water Lily. If desired, one, or even 

 more, might be caged over for an otter, or some such interesting animal, 

 in which case, of course, the Water Lilies and fish would be omitted. 



Flower Gardens. 



The flower gardens are extensive, and are designed upon the perpetual 

 principle, i.e. to be effective during the whole year through, no two figures 

 being quite alike. The balance, proportion, harmony and character are 

 maintained in these figures. Hardy herbaceous plants and others form 

 the chief features for the -vnnter, spring, and late autumn eftects, which 

 occupy about two- thirds of the space, in the boundaries of figures. The 

 other third is to be filled with the most brilliant flowers of summer. This 

 principle of arrangement has been greatly admired. 



Roses. 



To display their beauties to the greatest advantage the garden for 

 Hoses is planned in avenues and groups. The plants in a rosary should 

 cover the ground, and rise in masses of bloom from June until the winter 

 frost to a height of at least twelve feet. This can be accomplished by 

 a proper selection of plants and planting. In arranging supports for the 

 Roses it is better, generally, to plant small growing trees that have not 

 troublesome roots, such as Silver Birch and Lombardy Poplar. Beautiful 

 pillars and arches can be formed from these so as to harmonise with 

 natural scenery. Of course wood and iron supports can occasionally be 

 used to advantage, but a Rose garden should always fill our souls with 

 its gracefulness. 



Clematis. 



The Clematis can be kept in flower from June until autumn frost, and 

 it would be advantageous to have a garden devoted principally to their 



