A treatise on the theory and practice of landscape gardening, adapted to North America; with a view to the improvement of country residences. Comprising historical notices and general principles of the art, directions for laying out grounds and arranging plantations, the description and cultivation of hardy trees, decorative accompaniments to the house and grounds, the formation of pieces of artificial water, flower gardens, etc. with remarks on rural architecture .. (1841)
Downing, A. J. (Andrew Jackson), 1815-1852 · New York & London, Wiley and Putnam; Boston, C. C. Little & co. · leaf 446
, American shrubbery, consisting chiefly of rhododendrons, azaleas,magnolias, etc., growing in peat earth kept moist by the brook. 80, American garden, consisting of choice American shrubs, and Americanherbaceous plants. In the centre of the circle a handsome tazza vase ona bold pedestal. 81, Two… … these gardens are edged with slate. The bed 83t contains a collectionof choice standard roses. 84, Dahlias. 85, Double ascent of steps to a mound formed of the earth removed in ex-cavating for the pond. From the platform to which these steps lead,there is a circuitous path to the Chinese temple ;…
Landscape gardening · Architecture, Domestic
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