Layout of botanic gardens

1601. In laying out the area of a botanic garden, the objects already mentioned, and various others, must be kept in view. If it be merely desired to have a general collection, then a surrounding border for the trees and shrubs, internal compartments for the beds of herbaceous plants, and a space at one cud or side for tho hothouses, frames, compost-yard, &c. will be sufficient; surrounding the whole with a walk, which may also cross the garden in one or more places. Such a walk, to display in succession every remarkable feature, is essential to all gardens, whatever may be their extent or kind.