Jekyll, Gertrude, 1843-1932, Elgood, George Samuel, 1851- · London, New York and Bombay, Longmans, Green & Co. · leaf 108
s.The space is large enough to give ample light and air to the Roses, whilethe yew hedge affbrds that comforting shelter from boisterous windsthat all good Roses love. Close to the house a flight of steps leads to a flower garden on thehigher level. A sundial on steps stands in the midmost space,… … shape, but in straight terraces. But it is these grand old hedges of yewthat seem to cHng most closely to the fabric and sentiment of theancient building—half house, half castle, whose windows have lookedupon them for hundreds of years, and whose inmates have ever pacedwithin their venerable shade.…
Gardens · Landscape gardening
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