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THE GARDENS OF ITALY. 
following years we more than once find Pope Paul presenting him with “ another vineyard to 
add to its extent. 
The nucleus was a small vineyard lying beside the long western wall, called Muro Torto, 
which had belonged to the family before Camillo’s accession. In the year 1612 the church 
benefices conferred on the Cardinal were computed to secure him an income of one hundred 
and fifty thousand scudi. The Pope loaded him with presents, jewels, vessels of silver and 
magnificent furniture. It is only fair, however, to recollect that both he and the Pope rivalled 
one another in acts of generosity and munificence towards others. 
Cardinal Scipione was deeplv beloved. His gentleness, courtesy, and kindness of heart 
gained him the title of “ the delight of Rome.” The gossiping archives of the time constantly 
mention instances of his goodness and his popularity. A lady, whose daughter is shamefully 
go.— PLAN OF VILLA BORGHESE, ROME. 
Sow a public park. 
(1) Entrance on l*urta del Pop(jlo side. 
(2) Family pavilion. 
{3) Flower garden and hothouses. 
(4) Lake with island temple of .Ksculapiiis. 
(5) Garden. 
(6) Hippodrome. 
(7) Pheasant house. 
(8) Chapel. 
(g) Museum. 
(10) Ruined temple. 
(11) Circular temple of Diana. 
{12) Ice house. 
{13) Grand palace. 
(14) Botany garden. 
{15) Aviary. 
(16} Gardeners’ house. 
(17) Service buildings. 
(18) Entrance from Via I’inciana. 
(ig) Kitchen gardens. 
(20) Private gardens. 
(2!) Park for deer. 
