The gardener's magazine and register of rural & domestic improvement (1826)
Loudon, J. C. (John Claudius), 1783-1843, A. & R. Spottiswoode, printer, United States. Patent Office. Scientific Library, former owner DSI · London : Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown and Green · leaf 37
o I laid some large branches in the bog, spreading out theirvarious side shoots, and covering them about 6 in. deep : theyare now growing freely; and in all moist places the laureltreated in this way will thrive well. It is, therefore, quite un-necessary to introduce rooted plants. The garden and… … quadrangle is 141 ft. by 131 ft., the interior 55 ft. 6 in. byby 48 ft. 5 in. It is situated on a gentle eminence, command-ing an extensive view of the park and adjoining country. Thegrounds have been formally, though agreeably, sloped to cor-respond with the style of the house. It is surrounded by…