Chambers, William: A Dissertation On Oriental Gardening (London: Griffin [u.a.], 1773)

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scarcity of water; whether woody or bare, rough or
even, barren or rich; and whether the transitions be
Ridden, and the character grand, wild or tremendous 5
or whether they be gradual, and the general bent placid3
gloomy or chearsul. To all which circumstances they
carefully attend; choosing such dispositions as humour
the ground, hide, its desects, improve or set oss its
advantages, and can be executed with expedition, at a
moderate expence.
They are also attentive to the wealth or indigence of
the patron by whom they are employed ; to his age, his
infirmities, temper, amusements, connections, business
and manner os living; as likewise to the season of the
year in which the Garden is likely to be most frequented
by him: suiting themselves in their composition to his
circumstances; and Droviding for his wants and recre-
ations. Their {kill conlists in stru^gling with the im~
perfections and deseats os nature;, and with every other
impediment.: and in producing, in spite os every obstacle,.
works that are uncommon, , and perfect in their kind.

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