THE SURFACE. 



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ing in the wide parts than where they are narrower, thus 

 causing: a marked variation of the surface in the center 

 lengthwise. Then the wavy outlines give variety m the 

 shape of the border on the grounds, where it meets the 

 grass. Further still, with affording room for planting 

 numerous trees, shrubs and plants, of different forms, 

 habits and seasons of 

 attractiveness, a great 

 addition to the interest 

 and beauty of a place is 

 l^ossible. Besides these, 

 if selections of trees, 

 shrubs, etc., for plant- 

 ing, the size they attain 

 at maturity is kept in 

 view, by placing tall- 

 growing subjects in the highest parts, and dwarf kinds in 

 the lower and narrower places, a still further means of 

 creating variety is gained. 



Something similar to the boundary borders may also be 

 made next to the house, at junctions of walks and other 

 places, for the sake of having more of this feature, and 

 to preserve a proper balance throughout the grounds. 



Fig. 14.— A RAISED BORDER AGAINST 

 THE HOUSE. 



Fig. 15. — UNDULATED BORDER PLANTED WITH SHRUBBERY AND FLOWERS. 



Those next to the house may come along the foundation 

 in front of the piazza, around bay windows, or in cor- 

 ners made by angles in the shape of the house, somewhat 

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