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LANDSCAPE GARDENING. 
ranged.* In fig. 25, is shown a small piece of ground, on 
one side of a cottage, in which a picturesque character is 
attempted to be maintained. The plantations here, are 
made mostly with shrubs instead of trees, the latter being 
only sparingly introduced, for the want of room. In the 
disposition of these shrubs, however, the same attention to 
picturesque effect is paid as we have already pointed out 
in our remarks on grouping ; and by connecting the thickets 
and groups here and there, so as to conceal one walk from 
the other, a surprising variety and effect will frequently be 
produced, in an exceedingly limited spot. 
The same limited grounds might 
be planted in the graceful manner 
with good effect ; choosing, in 
this case, shrubs of symmetrical 
growth and fine forms, planting 
and grouping them somewhat 
singly, and allowing every speci- 
men to attain its fullest luxuri- 
ance of development. 
In making these arrangements, 
even in the small area of a fourth 
of an acre, we should study the same principles, and 
endeavour to produce the same harmony of effects, as if 
we were improving a mansion residence of the first class. 
The extent of the operations, and the sums lavished, are 
not by any means necessarily connected with successful 
and pleasing results. The man of correct taste will, by the 
aid of very limited means, and upon a small surface, be able 
[Fig. 25. Grounds of a Cottage ornse.] 
* For a variety of modes of treating the grounds of small places, see our Designs 
for Cottage Residences. 
