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marbles gleam amoogst stately Conifers. The boar in the Borghese 
garden at Bologna is represented by a stone of great value, and from it 
the eye wanders to one of the finest specimens of Thujopsis dolabrata 
north of the Trent, 20 feet high or more, and admirably proportioned. 
Or, again, an almost priceless Figure of Europa divides attention with 
a noble Lawson’s Cypress 40 feet high and a grand tree of Thujopsis 
grounds disclose many objects of interest when pursued. Thousands 
of Narcissi are established in the grass, and in the spring they add 
their own peculiar charm. Huge bushes of the Mock Orange diffuse 
their powerful fragrance. One of Philadelphus grandiflorus 15 feet 
high and 10 feet through was a wonderful sight, being completely 
wreathed in flowers. A picturesque effect is added by the lofty Scotch 
Fig. 10.—L1L1U.\1 UKEYURI, 
borealis with an altitude of about 30 feet. There is no limestone in this 
portion of the grounds, and Rhododendrons as well as Conifers thrive 
well. Laurels are as luxuriant as at Swanmore, and there must be two 
or three acres of them in different parts of the estate ; rotundifolia and 
caucasica do best. 
The winding walks which lead to the undressed portion of the 
Firs, with their heavy mantles of Ivy, supplemented in some instances 
by clustering masses of wild Roses, the pink blossoms of which break 
from the cool Ivy slopes in myriads. One of the most beautiful spots in 
the grounds, or, indeed, in any garden in the country, is the Emperor’s 
walk, so called from the lines of busts of some of the most famous and 
infamous of the old Roman and other potentates on each side of it. The 
