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is erected; this saloon seems, on viewing the plan, to be rather too near the high road
to Schöneheck, but the elevation on which the saloon stands is 14 ft. higher than
the road; and from this circumstance, by affording a fine view of a cheerful scene,
it adds a new charm to the garden. The space between the saloon and the platform is
planted with various rows of trees, under the shade of which the people may walk, or sit
down ; and this seems to answer better to the nature of such a place, than to divide
the space allotted for the company hy bushes and small plantations : retired places, however,
should not be wanting for the assembling of small pai'ties. Every puhlic garden
requires a certam distinction to be confeiTcd on it by buildings and other monuments,
to show that it belongs to an energetic community : the temple at g, wliich is seen from
several different places, answers tliis purpose perfectly. The island affords situations for
monuments to the memory of persons of Magdeburg, who have contributed to the
welfare of the community, or who have encouraged art and science. Tlie places where
such monuments could be erected with the greatest advantage to the whole arc marked
a, Koad from Magdeburg to Sehtinebeck.
b, Part ofthe fortifications of the towu.
c, The river Elbe.
d, Banquoting-room.
«, Kitchen and offices to the banqueting-room.
/ , Temple from which very fine views are obtained.
g. Private property.
s, t, u, m fig . 1009. If busts should be employed, v, on the island, would be the most
fitting place for them. The island, with its bridges and small port, is pai’ticularly designed
as a foreground to the plateau, e ; and the landing-place of the boats here, and
the ships, in the same direction, in the wharf near the town, as seen at a distance, are
pleasing views to the inhabitants of Magdeburg. In the second part of the gardens, the
plantations have quite a different character. Instead of the openings being large, and
the plantations partly formed of underwood, close-^'owing and lofty trees are used.
A public garden ought to be contrived so as to suit different inclinations. Some wish to
see and be seen, while others prefer the solitary patlis ; both are provided for, by having
the centre more open than the various shady walks, which wind along the valley. The
water which was brought thi’ough this pai’t is formed into natiu’al-looking cascades, w, by
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