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LANDSCAPE GARDENING. 
The shrubbery is so generally situated in the neighbor- 
hood of the flower-garden and the house, that we shall 
here offer a few remarks on its arrangement and distri- 
bution. 
A collection of flowering shrubs is so ornamental, that 
to a greater or less extent it is to be found in almost every 
residence of the most moderate size : the manner in which 
the shrubs are disposed, must necessarily depend in a great 
degree upon the size of the grounds, the use or enjoyment 
to be derived from them, and the prevailing character of 
the scenery. 
It is evident, on a moment’s reflection, that shrubs being 
intrinsically more ornamental than trees, on account of the 
beauty and abundance of their flowers, they will generally 
be placed near and about the house, in order that their gay 
blossoms and fine fragrance may be more constantly 
enjoyed, than if they were scattered indiscriminately over 
the grounds. 
Where a place is limited in size, and the whole lawn and 
plantations partake of the pleasure-ground character, 
shrubs of all descriptions may be grouped with good effect, 
in the same manner as trees, throughout the grounds ; the 
finer and rarer species being disposed about the dwelling, 
and the more hardy and common sorts along the walks, 
and in groups, in different situations near the eye. 
When, however, the residence is of larger size, and the 
grounds have a park-like extent and character, the intro- 
duction of shrubs might interfere with the noble and 
dignified expression of lofty full grown trees, except 
perhaps they were planted here and there, among large 
