LETTER IX.

The Park and Pleasure-Grounds.--Situation of old Houses.--Water.--Forest Scenery.--Effect of a Shrubbery in harmonising a Flower-Garden with a Park.--Opening Vistas.--Scenes in a Park.--Fences against Cattle.--Styles in Gardening.--Use of a Terrace.--Patte d'Oie.--Planting an Architectural Garden.--Planting an Arboretum.--Renovating Turf.