70 THE PLEASURE, OR [Jan. 
other divisions of the different kinds, both trees, shrubs and flowers, 
should be so diversified as to exhibit a proper contrast, and a curious 
variation of the general scene. 
And in the disposing the various trees, shrubs and other plants 
in their respective compartments, observe, for the most part, to 
place the tallest towards the middle or back part, and the lower 
forward towards the front, according to their natural stature of 
growthj observing also to intermix the different sorts in each 
clump, &c. in such order as to display a diversity of different 
foliage and flowers as aforesaid, as well as exhibit a conspicuous 
variety. Likewise placing the various sorts at such proportionable 
distances and dispositions according to their various growths, as 
each may have full scope to spread its head, and so as the prospect 
of one may be no interruption or impediment to the growth and 
appearance of another, but all so judiciously arranged as to set off 
each other and appear distinct, and to proper advantage from the 
contiguous lawns, walks and other divisions. 
In planting any continued or running plantation where shady 
walks are designed, particular care is requisite in arranging a due 
share of the taller trees and shrubs nearer the walks, and in such 
order as to produce the desired effect; particularly in the continued, 
plantation of shrubbery-work around the outward boundary and 
other running plantations. 
These plantations for shady walks are highly necessary to retire 
to occasionally for shelter from the various changes and injuries of 
the weather; they afford shade from the scorching rays of the 
summer's sun, shelter from tempestuous winds and cold blasts, and 
opportunity for private and contemplative walking, almost at all 
seasons of the year. 
But where very close and gloomy shade is required in any par- 
ticular parts for diversity, some trees and tall shrubs should be 
arranged nearer to the verge of the walks, backed and fronted with 
a variety of hardy shrubs, in such order as to produce the desired 
effect. 
The planting in groves and avenues should consist principally of 
the tree kind, and such as are of straight and handsome growth, 
with the most branchy, full, regular heads, and may be both of the 
deciduous and evergreen tribes, but generally arranged separately: 
groves and avenues should always be in some spacious open space, 
formed into grass-ground, either before or after planting the trees; 
and in planting the groves it is most eligible to arrange the trees in 
lines, in some places straight rows, others in gentle bendings, or 
easy sweeps, having the rows at some considerable distance, that 
the trees may have full scope to display their branchy heads regu- 
larly around; and in some places may have close groves to form a 
perfect shade. 
As to avenues and walks of trees, they may be formed either 
entirely of deciduous trees, or of evergreens; but the deciduous 
kinds are in most estimation for this purpose: however, avenues 
and grass walks, planted with tine evergreen trees, make a beauti- 
ful appearance, and will always command admiration. In both 
