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lead, there is a circuitous path to the Chinese temple ; and the steps are 
ornamented with Chinese vases, thus affording a note of preparation 
for the Chinese temple. The outer sides of the steps are formed of 
rockwork, and between the two stairs is a pedestal with Chinese or- 
naments. 
86, The Chinese temple, on the highest part of the mount formed of the 
soil taken from the excavation now constituting the pond. The view 
from the interior of this temple is shown in Fig. 9, p. 471. 
87, Rustic steps descending from the Chinese temple to the walk which 
borders the pond. 88, The pond. 
89, Open tent, with sheet-iron roof supported by iron rods. This struc- 
ture may be seen in the view Fig. 10. 
90 90, Masses of evergreens and deciduous trees and shrubs. 
91, Grotto, made late last year, not yet completed. It was formerly an 
outer ice-house, but it failed as such. The entrance is surrounded by 
rockwork, and the interior in the form of a horseshoe, furnished with 
a wooden bench as a seat. Over this grotto, is an unbrella tent, as 
shown in the view Fig. 11. 92, Dahlias. 
[Fig. 11. Grotto, with Umbrella Tent over.] 
93, Slip of ground for compost, and various other materials requisite for 
the garden and farm-yard ; communicating with the frame-ground by 
the door 94, with the farmyard by the gate 95, and with the farm by 
the gate 96. 
