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LANDSCAPE GARDENING. 



all observation. Here, too, the females of 

 the mansion, secured from every blast and 

 every intrusive eye, could cultivate the glow- 

 ing parterre, which, participating in the same 

 comfortable shelter, afforded a wreath even 

 for the brow of Winter. 



This sequestered spot usually opened into 

 the kitchen garden, where broad sunny walks 

 prolonged the exercise, while a succession of 

 varied objects imparted a pleasing variety of 

 sensations to the mind. 



These embellishments were amplified with 

 the extent and consequence of the building 

 which they accompanied ; and terraces, balus- 

 trades, steps, &c. increased the variety and 

 heightened the decoration of the different 

 mansions, according to their different circum- 

 stances and character : still, however, under 

 whatever modification, comfort and protec- 

 tion characterised the whole. 



The modern system throws down the walls, 

 terraces, steps, and balustrades at " one fell 

 swoop," and exposes every recess of retire- 

 ment, every nook of comfort to the blast, and 

 to the public gaze. The approach invades the 

 precincts of the garden, which now, in spotty 

 distinctness, is spread over a space cleared of 



