70 THE PLEASURE, OB [Jan. 
ed towards the fronts, with some showy ever-greens, thinly dispers- 
ed; which will appear ornamental and lively in winter, when the 
deciduous plants are destitute of leaves. 
In planting the several shrubbery clumps, &c. some may be 
entirely of trees; but the greater part an assemblage of trees and 
shrubs together; some entirely of the low shrub kind, in different 
situations, between, and in front of the larger growths; likewise 
should intersperse most of the shrubbery and wilderness compart- 
ments, with a variety of hardy herbaceous flowery plants of differ- 
ent growths, having also here and there clumps entirely of herbace- 
ous perennials: the distribution or arrangement of the clumps, and 
other divisions of the different kinds, both trees, shrubs, and flowers, 
should be so diversified, as to exhibit a proper contrast, and a curi- 
ous 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 
growth; 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 ap- 
pearance of another, but all so judiciously arranged as to set off* each 
other, and appear distinct, and to proper advantage from the conti- 
guous 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 pi^oduce 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 sea- 
sons 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 ever-green tribes; but generally arranged separately: 
groves and avenues, should always be in some spacious open space, 
