February 14,1896. 
JOURNAL OF HORTIGULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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country scenery brought me to the park entrance, through which a 
long sweep of carriage drive led between an avenue of giant Oaks and 
Elms to the main entrance of the mansion itself. 
On arriving at the gardens I was welcomed by the genial and 
coupled with an ardent love for his garden on the part of his employer, 
the whole place has been completely renovated since he (Mr. Barnes) 
took charge of it three years ago. Old houses have been swept away 
and replaced by imposing looking structures, the whole being heated by 
accomplished bead of this department, Mr. Barnes, who at once pro¬ 
ceeded to bring before my notice all the interestiug points connected 
with his responsible charge. Eaton Hall is one of those establishments 
where everything is done well, and gardening is carried on to a 
high state of excellence, Owing to the great energy of Mr, Barnes, 
seven new Trentham boilers, and in fact everything, so far as the 
buildings are concerned, put into the best possible order. 
The houses are grouped in a compact area surrounded by a high 
brick wall, the enclosed space being again intersected by walls, against 
which are erected the vineries and Peach houses, and all built on 
