CHAPTER II 



ORNAMENTING NEW HOMES 



In establishing and decorating new homes the following 

 important points must be considered: first, situation and 

 natural features; second, location of buildings; third, plans 

 of the home. 



Situation and Natural Features 



LOCATION 



Everywhere about us, except in the heart of the large 

 cities, are to be found building lots with more or less land 

 for lawn and garden purposes. On hill and in dale, among 

 the mountains, by the seaside, in the suburbs, and in the 

 remote country, everywhere are places in such profusion 

 that those of the most limited means, the most wealthy and 

 of the most fastidious tastes, may find a location suited to 

 their requirements. 



Whether one shall locate a new home in the city, in the 

 suburbs, or in the country- is a question that cannot be 

 answered without a complete understanding of all of the 

 conditions involved. Each has its advantage, and every side 

 of the question should be ver}' carefully studied before a 

 decision is made, for not only one's own personal welfare and 

 happiness is involved, but in many cases that of others near 

 and dear, and when once located a change cannot be made 

 without a great inconvenience and in some cases great loss 

 financially. 



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