a spacious plain in a park, or adjoining to a noble seat. As to the dimensions of a lawn: In a large park, it should be as extensive as the ground will permit; and, if possible, it should never be less than 50 acres: but in gardens of a moderate extent, a lawn of 10 acres is sufficient; and in those of the largest size, 15 acres. The best situation for a lawn is in the front of the house: and here, if the house front the east, it will be extremely convenient; but the most desirable aspect for a lawn is that of the south-east. As to the figure of the lawn, some recommend an exact square, others an oblong square, some an oval, and others, a circular figure: but neither of these are to be regarded. It ought to be so contrived, as to suit the ground; and there should be trees planted for shade on the boundaries of the lawn, so the sides may be broken by irregular plantations of trees, which, if there are not some good prospects beyond the lawn, should bound it on every side, and be brought round pretty near to each end of the house. If in these plantations round the lawn, the trees are placed irregularly, some breaking much forwarder on the lawn than others, and not crowded too close together, they will make a better appearance than any regular plantations can possibly do; and if there are variety of trees, properly disposed, they will have a good effect; but only those which make a fine appearance, and grow large, straight, and handsome, should be admitted here. The most proper trees for this purpose, are the elm, oak, chestnut, and beech; and if there are some clumps of evergreen trees intermixed with the others, they will add to the beauty of the whole, especially in the winter season; the best sorts for this purpose are Lord Weymouth's pine, and the silver and spruce firs.

in manufactures, a fine sort of linen, remarkable for being used in the sleeves of the clerical dress of bishops.