2, y, A cedar of Lebanon; and to the right and left are two beds of select dwarf dahlias. Beyond the beds of dahlias are two rustic baskets of pelargoniums; and there is a shell filled with mesembryanthemums. The other plants are select species of pines, firs, and Cupressinï¾µ. z, A strip of lawn, bounded on the south by a wire fence, which separates it from a paddock, and varied with beds of dahlias, pelargoniums, and other showy flowers. On the north of this strip of lawn is an oblong pond, well stocked with water lilies and gold fish. &, Shed for cows or horses. 1, Reserve ground for proving seedling dahlias. 2, House for hurdles for dividing the paddock. 3, Compartment entirely devoted to dahlias, which are planted in beds 3 ft. wide, with alleys 2 ft. wide between. The collection amounted, in the year 1837, to upwards of 400 sorts, which, according to Mr. Lawrence, are among the best in existence. 4, 4, Kitchen-garden, chiefly planted with gooseberries, currants, raspberries, strawberries, potherbs, asparagus, tart rhubarb, sea-kale, and several articles not so readily procured from the market-gardens in the neighbourhood. 5, Tool-house, including a potting-shed. 6, Border for choice flowers; the wall covered with half-hardy shrubs.
