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2. As in the arrangement for shelter or screens, so in 

 the ornamental groups the tallest trees and those most 

 spiry will be more pleasing if grouped in the centre or back- 

 ground, with the lower, more rounded or graceful kinds 

 placed in order of size, keeping in mind, of course, variety 

 and contrast, and yet securing harmony of colors as much 

 as possible. Trees with very heavy or dark foliage should 

 not be planted by the side of those with light, feathery 

 or verv fine foHage, but something of an intermediate tone 



Fig. 34. — Trees and Shrubs Grouped Along Walks and Drives. 



should be introduced between them. So a very small 

 tree should not be planted close up to one of large size if 

 its branches are carried high, but if the branches come to 

 the ground with a broad slope, as in Fig. t^i, both a distant 

 and close planting will be pleasing. 



3. The trees having the greatest individual beauty should 

 be put in such position that their beauty will be enhanced 

 by having a good background or a good setting. Thus the 

 appearance of a purple-leaved beech will be improved if 

 planted in front of or in the angle formed by silver maples 



