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Gardens, old and new; the country house & its garden environment (1900)

Leyland, John, 1857?-1924, ed, Tipping, H. Avray (Henry Avray), 1855-1933, ed, Country Life Limited · London, The Offices of "Country life illustrated": George Newnes, Ltd., New York : Charles Scribner's Sons · leaf 87

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ryearlier than thenineteenth. To say this is not to disparage the structure, of which themerits are indeed conspicuous. The lofty gables, boldchimneys, pinnacles, and bay windows, with considerablequaintness in design, make an e.xcellent grouping. Beautifulwork in the matter of mouldings,… … THE WEST TERRACE. The advantageof situation is thusdemonstrated, andlike prospects greetthe eye in otherdirections. In someplaces the treesapproach nearer,and delight by thenobility of theirform and thevariety of theirfoliage. Every-where the stone-work is excellent,and the perforatedbarrier walls…

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