. Scottish gardens; being a representative selection of different types, old and new . suiTounding labyrinth of garden lies within walls in the fold of a59 SCOTTISH GARDENS shallow glen, forming two wings divided by acentral wall. The northernmost wing, sloping fairlyto the south, is just a herb garden in the oldScottish manner, with aged apple trees, grass alleysand borders well filled with summer flowers. In the southern wing, the buttresses of theouter wall supply a pretty feature, of which advan-tage has been taken to establish thereon stonecropand saxifrage. From this a steep
. Scottish gardens; being a representative selection of different types, old and new . suiTounding labyrinth of garden lies within walls in the fold of a59 SCOTTISH GARDENS shallow glen, forming two wings divided by acentral wall. The northernmost wing, sloping fairlyto the south, is just a herb garden in the oldScottish manner, with aged apple trees, grass alleysand borders well filled with summer flowers. In the southern wing, the buttresses of theouter wall supply a pretty feature, of which advan-tage has been taken to establish thereon stonecropand saxifrage. From this a steep rustic pathdescends into the hollow, which Miss Wilson hasdepicted in its vernal brightness, with a glimpseof the more formal garden beyond. There is alsosome well-constructed rock-work on the steep bank,whereon a small collection of alpine plants are thriv-ing satisfactorily. The whole enclosure appears notto exceed an acre in extent, but careful cultivationand discriminating care have rendered it far morebeautiful and interesting than many more ambitiousand extensive gardens. 60. HAUKRTON. POLLOK RENFREWSHIRE
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