85, Double ascent of steps to a mound formed of the earth re moved in excavating for the pond. From the platform to which these steps lead, there is a circuitous path to the Chinese temple; and the steps are ornamented with Chinese vases, thus affording a note of preparation for the Chinese temple. The outer sides of the steps are formed of rockwork, and between the two stairs is a pedestal with Chinese ornaments. 86, The Chinese temple, on the highest part of the mount formed of the soil taken from the excavation now constituting the pond. The view from the interior of this temple is shown in fig. 162. p. 651. 87, Rustic steps descending from the Chinese temple to the walk which borders the pond. 88, The pond. 89, Open tent, with sheet-iron roof supported by iron rods. This structure may be seen in the view fig. 163. 90 90, Masses of evergreens and deciduous trees and shrubs. 91, Grotto, made late last year, not yet completed. It was for merly an outer ice-house, but it failed as such. The entrance is surrounded by rockwork, and the interior in the form of a horseshoe, furnished with a wooden bench as a seat. Over this grotto is an umbrella tent, as shown in the view fig. 164. in p. 654. 92, Dahlias. 93, Slip of ground for compost, and various other materials requisite for the garden and farmyard; communicating with the frame-ground by the door 94, with the farmyard by the gate 95, and with the farm by the gate 96. 94, Door from the frame-ground to the slip behind. 95, Gate from the slip to the farmyard. 96, A gate from the slip to the fields of the farm. 97, Grass field, forming part of the farm. Fig. 165. in p. 656, 657., is a vertical profile of the gardens and pleasure-ground, with the farmyard, and a small portion of the farm. This view shows: - 1, The house. 2, The domestic offices and yard. Vinery in small garden. Back entrance to the domestic offices, and the smaller kitchen-garden. On one side of this walk is placed one of Fuller's portable ice-boxes.
