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bethan knots, set in the old patterns, and with the 
old flowers. Nor did Parkinson and other practical 
gardeners look with favor on “ curiously knotted 
Box-edged Parterre at Hampton. 
gardens/’ though all gave designs to cc satisfy the 
desires” of their readers. cc Open knots” were pre- 
ferred ; these were made with borders of lead, tiles, 
boards, or even the shankbones of sheep, cc which 
will become white and prettily grace out the gar- 
