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vine, p.291. The bittersweet, — the trumpet creeper, p. 292. The pipe 
vine, p. 292. The clematis, — the wistaria, p. 293.§|The honeysuckles 
and woodbines, p. 294. The climbing roses, p. 296. Tne jasmine and 
periploca, p. 297. Remarks on the proper mode of introducing vines, p. 
298. Beautiful effects of climbing plants in connection with buildings, 
p. 299. 
SECTION VII. 
TREATMENT OF GROUND. — FORMATION OF WALKS. 
Nature of operations on ground, p. 300. Treatmentf of flowing and of 
irregular surfaces to heighten their expression, p. 301, — of flats or level 
surfaces, p. 306. Rocks, as materials in landscape, p. 307. Laying out 
roads and walks : the approach, p. 309. Rules by Repton, p. 312. The 
drive and minor walks, p. 314. The introduction of fences, p. 315. 
Verdant hedges, p. 316. 
SECTION VIII. 
TREATMENT OF WATER. 
Beautiful effects of this element in nature, p. 319. In what cases it is 
desirable to attempt the formation of artificial pieces of water, p. 320. Re- 
gular forms unpleasing, p. 321. Directions for the formation of ponds or 
lakes in the irregular manner, p. 323. Study of natural lakes, 324. Is- 
lands, p. 330. Planting the margin, p. 332. Treatment of natural brooks 
and rivulets, p. 334. Cascades and water-falls, 335. Legitimate sphere 
of the art in this department, p. 338. 
SECTION IX. 
LANDSCAPE OR RURAL ARCHITECTURE. 
Difference between a city and country house, p. 340. The character- 
istic features of a country house, p. 341. Examination of the leading 
principles in Rural Architecture, p. 343. The harmonious union of build- 
ings and scenery, p. 348. The different styles, p. 351. The Grecian 
style, its merits and associations, p. 352 ; — its defects for domestic pur- 
poses, p. 353. The Roman style. The Italian style, p. 356 ; — its pecu- 
liar features, and examples in this country, p. 358. Associations of the 
Italian style, 360. Swiss style, p. 362. The pointed or Gothic style, — 
leading features, p. 364. Castellated buildings, p. 367. The Tudor 
