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 249
ase to mow and mutilate the sweet Howersthat love to grow in the grass ? It is sad to think oi the eternalshaving of lawns and slopes with the mowing-machine ; many ofthese might he bright Avith lovely flowers in early spring. Manytlowers, natives of our own and other countries, would he happy… … Loitage in the Little Trianon. many primlv-shaven acres in pleasure-grounds from which flowersmight be gathered and grasses cut that are now shaved close everyfortnight. A carpet is pleasant to the feet, but we do not wantcarpets everywhere. Pictures, for example, are better still, andthese in…
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