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 165
there has been fresh green turf throughoutthe summer. The effect from the streets, but more particularlyfrom the windows of the surrounding houses, is greatly improved.It is to be hoped that this step of the Duke of Bedfords mayhappily inaugurate a general adoj)tion of such improvements.The… … Tuft of large grass (Sorghum) in Paris sijuarc. ( 131 ) CHAPTER IX. Avenues and Boulevards. Parks and gardens are excellent in tlieir way, but they effectonly a partial good if vast areas of densely-packed streets areunrelieved by green or open spots where the air may obtain avantage ground in its…
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