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trees near it have been substantially barricaded with rustic 
seats—a most important addition. The avenue of chest¬ 
nuts which crosses the open part of the ground has been 
left; and there are other good young trees growing up, 
and a fine old ilex and mulberry. There is already 
a question of adding a further 12 acres to this Park, 
which is 24 acres at present, but the scheme is still 
under consideration. 
Brockwell Park 
Those who want a change, from the roar and bustle 
of streets, can attain their object very quickly by the 
expenditure of a few pence and fifteen minutes in the 
train. Getting out at Herne Hill Station, in a few 
seconds the gates of Brockwell Park are reached. The 
old trees and undulating ground are all that could be 
desired, but the chief attraction, and the object that well 
repays a visit, is the old walled garden. It is a high 
brick enclosure, with fine old trees peeping above, and 
festoons of climbing plants brightening the dull red 
walls. The narrow paths, running in straight lines 
round and across, are here and there, spanned by rustic 
arches covered with roses, or clematis, or gourds, from 
which hang glowing orange fruit in autumn. In the 
centre of the garden a small fountain plays on to moss- 
grown stones, and on a hot summer’s day the seats, 
shaded by the luxuriant Traveller’s Joy, make a cool 
resting-place, though not so sequestered as the arbours 
in the angles of the wall, darkened by other climbers. 
The rest of the garden is a delightful tangle of herbaceous 
plants. All the old favourites are there, and a small 
notice near the entrance announces to those in search of 
knowledge that the garden contains all herbs and garden 
