The Englishman's house, from a cottage to a mansion. A practical guide to members of building societies, and all interested in selecting or building a house (1871)
Richardson, C. J. (Charles James), 1806-1871 · London, J. C. Hotten · leaf 318
N VILLA. yards, stabliug or oflBces, enrich, vary, and enliven thegarden, supply conveniences, receptacles for birds,plants, sculpture, or works of art, specimens of naturalhistory, and support for climbing plants. These pointsindicate refinement, wealth, and love of art, and other-wise blend the… … Cap in saloon. Some of the ancient gardens of Asia and Italy wereconsidered among the wonders of the world. TheyAvere termed paradises, and were filled with sucliplants, both beautiful and useful, that the soil couldproduce; they were enriched with many kinds ofworks of art, banqucting-houscs,…
Architecture, Domestic
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