ON WOOD AND PLANTATIONS. 
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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 bp 
produced in an exceedingly limited spot. 
The same limited grounds 
might be planted so as to produce 
the Beautiful ; 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, 
[Fig. 23. Grounds of a Cottage omee .] even in the small area of a fourth 
of an acre, we should study the same principles and en- 
deavor to produce the same harmony of effects, as if we 
were improving a mansion residence o r 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 
to afford the mind more true pleasure, than the improver 
who lavishes thousands without it, creating no other emo- 
tion than surprise or pity at the useless expenditure in- 
curred ; and the Abbe Delille says nothing more true than 
that, 
“ Ce noble emploi demand un artiste qui pense, 
Prodigue de genie, ©t non pas de depense.” 
