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adopt tlie recommendatioii of Sir XJvedale Price^ viz,^ to 

 spread it out into a small lake or cliaiii of lakes with 

 tke stream flowing througL. them. 



Jet Fountains are more easily introduced into dressed 

 grounds than any other kind of ornamental water, at 

 least where there is an adequate supply, and at a suffi- 

 cient altitude in the source, within a moderate distance. 

 Their effects are also more immediate, as they do not 

 ' greatly depend on the growth of trees and shrubs, or 

 other progressive improvements. 



We believe that few objects can be used for the deco- 

 ration of terraces and flower-gardens wdiich are more 

 generally pleasing than a weU-arranged architectural 

 fountain in full play. Such fountains should occupy 

 conspicuous places in these localities ; as, for example, 

 the crossing of leading walks, or the centre of a group 

 of flower-beds. They are pleasing spectacles in them- 

 selves, but they always yield the most brilliant efiect 

 when surrounded with fine flowers and shrubs or trees. 



A fountain, whether in full play or entirely idle, may 

 assume an intrinsic interest from the beauty of its 

 design. When placed in the vicinity of the mansion- 

 house, it should harmonize with the general style of the 

 building, or, at least, should exhibit no marked contra- 

 riety of character. In detached flower-gardens the style 

 of the fountain is of less importance ; still, even there 

 it should have some accordance with the expression of 

 surrounding objects. Fountains are generally made of 

 stone or iron. The former material seems preferable ; 

 but where light and fanciful shapes are wanted, iron or 

 even glass may be employed. 



Jets d'EMi are jet fountains on a large scale. In this 

 country they are seldom seen in any other form than that 



