Ornamenting New Homes 



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Strongly Marked Natural Features, like Rocks 

 and Water, Distant Views, etc. 



These prominent natural features often found on build- 

 ing lots and surroundings should always be carefully con- 

 sidered, for they may be made to add wonderful beauty 

 and variety if properly handled. 





Fig. 2. — Arrangement of Rocks. 



ROCKS 



Large boulders and ledges should be preserved wherever 

 possible, but the small boulders, loose rocks, and cobbles 

 should all be put out of sight in well-kept grounds. The 

 latter may be utilized as foundations for small buildings 

 and for filling in the beds of walks and drives, or otherwise 



