Over his head the roses twine round the pillars of the verandah, and there is a parterre of brilliant flowers not far from his feet.
"Hodge and His Masters"
Richard Jefferies
I know myself, that since I have taken to the habit of getting out of the carriage at the wells, and walking twice round the parterre, I feel myself braced and better for the day.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
There was a parterre and a wide gallery, in which we got back seats; the audience were all men and well-dressed, and laughed heartily at the points.
"From Edinburgh to India & Burmah"
William G. Burn Murdoch