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these, hails the appearance of a large town, such, forexninple, as that of Kiow (Jiy. 148,),
may be more easily conceived tlian described.
40.3. Among other gardens near Moscow may lie mentioned tbosc of Count Alcxy
Kir/.umow,sky; and orra.scliow, in Moscow; of Tzaritzina (fig. 149,), a singular Tiirkisli
p.alacc, imilt by Fotcmkin for Catlierinc; and v.arious others, which would well licav
description. In general, extent, exotics, and magnificent artificial decorations arc more
tlio olijccts of tlio modern stylo in Russia, tban scenes merely of pictnrcsiino beauty. We
think tliis may bo accounted ibr, partly from tlio general want of rcfiiicmciit of taste iu
that country, and partly ii-om its inaptitude for the natural style. TIio nolilcs of Russia,
suddenly rendered aware of being distanced, in point of civilization, by tboso of most otlicr
European countries, are resolved not merely to imitate, but oven to surpass them in tlic
display of wealth. Tlie most obvious marks of distinction, in refined countries, are
necessarily first singled out liy rude and ambitious minds, and largo magnificent lionses
and gardens arc desired, rather than comfortaliie and elegant .apartments, and beautil'ui
or pietuvc.sqiic scenes ; since, as every one knows, it is iniieli more ca.sy to display riclies
than to possess ta s te ; to strike liy wliat is grand, tlian to cliarm by wliat is bcaiitifnl.
Sopliiowski, ill Todolia, is a magnificent residence of tlio Countess I ’ototcki, laid out Iiy
a I’olish architect, Mitzcl, in tho manner of Switzer. I t lias a magnificent terrace or
promenade, and extensive avonnc.s, conservatories, and gardens.
Division iii. Gardening as an A r t o f Design and Taste in the Crimea..
4C4. Bnckteserai, tlic I ’alatimn of Strabo, is seated in a n.arrow valley, tlirough whicli
runs tlie streani of tlio reluimksn. Flat-roofed and tiled-covered Iiouses arc liiiilt in the
liottom of the valley, and np tho sides of the hills ; iu tlio midst of them is a most interesting
oiiject, viz. tho Ta rtar palace. In some iilacos tlio limestone rocks ovorliang
till; liouscs 'ill a tlircatoniiig attitude, and amongst them arc gardens filled witli frnit
trees, over wliicli rises tlio tall and gracoful poplar.
The. palace, Aloximilci' limnil. In 1821), In « stiitc of ik-cay. Tlio miiirtmciitB ol Uic scmgiio mwc
niiintoil with boriiorsof liowi'vs, iiml littoil up witli curious iiilaiil presses lor fctnalc attiri .mil ^
roouisitcH for the to ile tto ; beneath tiiem were cool halls tor tlio summer heats, m wlneh in.irhlo ioun-
tai IS eontimiaily playcil; Imt the fallinK water had a melimclioly “8 ™ ' ^ „ j ,'“
gardens wore ia t t i e o i and
np scunes painted
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T artars and tlu-ir goats. (Travels in the Crimea, yo\. n-V- ¿-w.)
46.5. Sgusk) is tlic country residence of Adiiiirai Grcig, near Nicliolacf, m tho Crimea
] lere liv planting li'iiits aud ornamental trees, tho arid Scythian steppe lias been chiingod
into I’t heantiliil garden. Tlioiigli the soil ot tho steppe is covered with verdure it is not
of .snflieicnt deiith to bear trees ; so that, in planting, a deep bole is required first to be
dug ill tlio calcareous rock, and tlicii filled in with vcgctahle iiionld. ( Ibid.)
Division iv. Public Gardens in Biuisia.
4f)6, Around St. Petersburgh and Moscow a r c . several public gcirde.n.s, and various private
ones wliieli tlieir owner,s, w ith great liberality, convert into places of pnl«n’- cntcrtamiiicnt
to wliieli all people of decent appciiraiice are at bberty to come. The country scats of
tlic two lirotlicra Narisclikin deserve our particular notice, as hcing Ircqiicntcd <»> hu'>-
days by great numl.crs of tho liighcr olasses. A friendly iiivitation, in four diiferen
liimniaics, inscribed over tlic entrance to the grounds, aiitlionscs every one, ot decent
appearmie! and beliitvioiir, to ami.so Inmself there inwhatover " '“ft'® , ™
of molestation. In several pavilions arc musicians, lor tlic liciicfit of those who choose
to d an c e; in others are cliairs and sofas, ready for the reception of any who wish to
recreate themselves hy sedate conversation after roaming about witli tlio great throng :
some parties take to the swing,s, the howliiig-grcon, and other diversions ; on «'® ®™‘ “
and lakes are gondolas, some constructed for rowing, others for sailing ; and, if tl s be
not ciioiigli, refreshments arc spread on tables, m partieular alcoves, and “'O '™ f t
about by persons in livery. Tliis noble hospitality is hy no
coiirso of persons of all descriptions, from the star and riband to the plain wcll-di cb.scd
bnro'hcr forms such a party-coloured collection, and sometimes group,s are so litiinom-
oiesry co’iitntstod, tbat for this reason alone it is well worth the pains oi partaking once
ill the .amusement. (SiorcKs St. Petersburgh, p. 4.H.) ^ , ,,
ct Tj,.G.A.t.7.A.A./r7i 'I’lip w!ilks iirpcxtoiisivc. iind said to uc well shffilcti anil Dra'iwith
tlm rlnlmst iihU ta . , T fto ii mitrimcl. .............. i th
about 700 I'cet.’
gold. T b e extent of tl
^‘' ' ' l ^ ' a Z S e s . “ Tli.it of St.Petorshiirgli p r o s f t s a more .striking di.splay of a f t .i-
teclnriil taste, pure, inventive, and refined, than is ftcw h e jc to be foini l. ( f t ' f t ’>■ ;
p. 195.) Tlicrc is 11 cemetery, at a short distanco from Moscow, situated m a i.,ladc,
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