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 148
s in it; and being green and shady,the efiect of the whole is quiet and good, though situated Chap. VIIL] SQUARES, ILACKS, ETC. 115 alongside the busy Boulevard St. Michel. As in many cities thereare old ruins and buildings bearing some resemblance to those inthis garden, it may not be amiss to say… … ^ilratmut tit Iarts 6y and Water-side flan.s. decay to great beauty. A few seeds of Alpine plants shaken intlie tufts of moss or cracks of mortar would give rise to a dwarfvegetation interesting in itself, and also as illustrating the cease-less spring of life even in the most unlikely places. For…
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