The parks and gardens of Paris, considered in relation to the wants of other cities and of the public and private gardens; being notes on a study of Paris gardens (1878)
Robinson, W. (William), 1838-1935 · London, Macmillan · leaf 108
e above way are notwittingly unkind, but simply give us the best they know. Ifthey knew the many leaf-builders, they would not build wherebuilding is out of place, and then cut the lime-trees into shapesto harmonise with the stony dreariness thereby created, as isoften the case in France. This… … Kock-shrubs and traiUng evergreens. the trees after their kind, from the stateliest forest trees to thelowliest flowering trees—know as far as possible their aspect inage as well as in youth—know the circumstances suited to eachas regards soil and position—know their value in the landscape,singly…
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