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FORMS OF GROUND.
ently important to govern it may demand, and thence supply its
character : this will arise either from the nature of the country
in which it is placed, the peculiarities of the spot on which it is
to be built, the edifice to which it is attendant, or the rank and
station of the proprietor.
In general it may be said of lodges (for but few exceptions
occur in places of moderate extent) that they should be conisi-
dered as a higher class of cottages, improved upon the foregoino,
principles, and also sparingly decorated.
ON THE FORMS OF GROUND.
To imitate natural scenery, an irregular surface of ground is
sometimes necessary: to effect which is the business of garden
improvement, and demands an early attention ; for, unless an
undulating surface be prepared before the planting is b)egun,
very little of such advantage can be expected without sacrifices.
Great diversity of surface may, in general, be obtained at no
objectionable expense, if the labour be discreetly conducted.
To sink the valley and raise the hill is a good rule, when
properly applied, in which case the beneficial results are so
immediate and striking, as amply to compensate for every exer-
tion: hence plants and trees obtain the appearance of several
growths as they are situated on greater or less elevations, and
produce varieties of incident and opposition of light, shadow,
form and colour that cannot be effected on level ground. Such
undulations also allow a command of near and distant views,
and occasionally afford sites appropriate for temples, alcoves,
and seats, suited to retirement, reflection or study.
Artificial means should be resorted to in flat situations, to ele-
vate the house itself, for the purlIpose of obtainin- command of
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