the two kinds--Artificial, and Natural--are essentially different in
origin; and should be kept distinct in their application.

This approximation may be shown, in a tabular arrangement, thus:


GEOMETRY...........................................................NATURE

The patterns are merely The plants are copied as
straight lines, dots, and accurately as possible.
portions of circles.

The lines become stems. The plant is applied
without repetition.

Leaves are added to the Repetition is used with the
stems. plants.

Serration is added to the Weaving economy induces
leaf-edge. symmetry.

Similarity of serrated Symmetry induces Geometrical
leaf-edge to the Akanthos Severity, and the Omission
plant, is observed; of all details of the
Imitation becomes more original plant which are not
direct; and this artificial easily worked in connection
foliage becomes termed with geometrical
"Acanthus." arrangement.

Flowers generally circular The Flowers and Leaves