Section 8 Treatment of water

SECTION VIII. TREATMENT OF WATER. Beautiful effects of this element in nature, p. 347. In what cases it is desirable to attempt the formation of artificial pieces of water, p. 348. Regular forms unpleasing, p. 350. Directions for the formation of ponds or lakes in the irregular manner, p. 351. Study of natural lakes, 352. Islands, p. 358. Planting the margin, p. 360. Treatment of natural brooks and rivulets, p. 363. Cascades and water-falls, 364. Legitimate sphere of the art in this department, p. 366.