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ILLINOIS STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



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The proprietor of this place made choice of a piece of high, swelling ground, 

 with a natural grove of young timber extending off to the north and west. He 

 preferred a southern front; and, as the road passes through his lands, running north 

 and south, he has given the public highway a natural curve around the swell of ground 

 chosen for his building site ; by so doing, he has his southern front rather facing this 

 bend of the road, which gives his place a very charming feature. 



This place will require very little explanation. The barn (B) is seen off to the 

 west, with the orchard and garden grounds to the southwest. 



The proprietor appreciates the natural advantages of his situation. He values the 

 grove of young timber that connects with the scenery of his grounds. This grove, 

 having considerable extent, is cleared of underbrush, and traversed by a carriage-drive. 

 A portion of this carriage-drive will be seen to the northwest of the dwelling, connecting 

 with the carriage-way from the road, that passes near the front of the house, and thence 

 to the barn. 



Now, this natural situation is in no way superior to such as frequently occur in 

 connection with our natural groves of young timber. The misfortune is, the most 

 beautiful natural situations are wholly overlooked, or unappreciated. 



