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page 404. In this case, the shrubs alone, arranged with 
relation to their height, may occupy the beds, or if preferred, 
shrubs and flowers may be intermingled. Those who have 
seen the shrubbery at Hyde Park , the residence of the late 
Dr. Hosack, which borders the walk leading from the man- 
sion, to the hot-houses, will be able to recall a fine example 
of this mode of mingling woody and herbaceous plants. 
The belts or borders occupied by the shrubbery and flower- 
garden there, are perhaps from 25 to 35 feet in width, com- 
pletely filled with a collection of shrubs and herbaceous plants ; 
the smallest of the latter being quite near the walk ; these 
succeeded by taller species receding from the front of the 
border, then follow shrubs of moderate size, advancing in 
height until the back ground of the whole is a rich mass of 
tall shrubs and trees of moderate size. The effect of this belt 
on so large a scale, in high keeping, is remarkably striking 
and elegant. 
Where 'picturesque effect is the object aimed at in the 
pleasure-grounds, it may be attained in another way ; that 
is, by planting irregular groups of the most vigorous and 
thrifty growing shrubs in lawn, without placing them in 
regular dug beds or belts ; but instead of this, keeping the 
grass from growing and the soil somewhat loose, for a few 
inches round their stems, (which will not be apparent at a 
short distance.) In the case of many of the hardier shrubs, 
after they become well established, even this care will not 
be requisite, and the grass only, will require to be kept short 
by clipping it when the lawn is mown. 
As in picturesque scenes, every thing depends upon group- 
ing well , it will be found that shrubs may be employed with 
excellent effect, in connecting single trees, or finishing a 
group composed of large trees, or giving fulness to groups 
