288 THE COTTACIE GARDENER AND COUNTRY 'GENTLEMAN, Fjjbbttary 7, 1860. 
leaved succulent composite (Kleinia), and it had a very pretty i the lobes. Perhaps this end might be attained by raising plants 
effect, the contrast was so great.” • ‘ j from the fronds which show this most distinctly. The plant 
I think we may some day have a tasselled variety of this Fern, j seems to need nothing more than protection from the frost, and 
for it often shows a disposition to produce them at the points of : succeeds perfectly in a cool greenhouse, Karl. 
DRINKING FOUNTAIN FOE PLEASURE-GROUNDS OR PARKS, &e. 
This elegant design lor a drinking fountain is composed of a ■ 
shell supported by aquatic plants. Two have been erected in 
Nottingham, in connection with the recreation and gymnasium 
ground established through the munificence of the cornoration 
tor the use of the humbler classes of that populous town. A 
lodge is erected 1 or the residence of the curator, of which a clock- 
tower lorms an important feature. In the deeply-moulded recesses 
forming the base of this tower the fountains are set, constantly 
under the surveillance of the official, to prevent waste or damage 
by the recipients of this excellent provision. 
We are aware that the material used is very hard and enduring 
in its character, and, therefore, most suitable for every de¬ 
scription of external decoration, and that for garden ornaments 
especially its excellence has been fully tested by time as to its 
durability. 
The fountains have been admirably executed by Mr. Fredk. 
Ransome, ot the Patent Siliceous Stone Company, Ipswich, and 
Cannon Row, from the design of C. IT. Edwards, Esq., the 
architect engaged by the corporation. The price of the stone¬ 
work is eight guineas. 
