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The art and practice of landscape gardening (1890)

Milner, Henry Ernest · London : Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent · leaf 163

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he lawn, and walks are taken off at variouspoints, each one more or less concealed, and giving access to somespecial attraction, either by a rustic bridge crossing the river, givinga peep of a strong spring of water rushing down in a cascade tojoin the stream ; by the formation of a formal garden… … PUBLIC PARKS AND CEMETERIES. 97 tempting to cool repose; or the visitor was tempted to explore andnote the grouping, and foliage^ and flowers of the many plantsdisplayed, each turn of the walk showing fresh beauty. In a larger park provision has to be made for driving and riding,and it is advisable…

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