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ORNAMEKTAL GAEDENINO. 



are ofteuer totally neglected as regards embellishments 

 than larger places. 



The use of two shrubs only, is shown in figure 93 ; 

 these may be chosen from AVeigela, Althaea (Rose of 

 Sharon), Japan Quince, Privet, and others. The shrubs 

 are upon a grass plat, with a climber over the door. Fig- 

 ure 94 suggests the use of more shrubs than are employ- 

 ed in the last, and arranged in groups. The ground 

 where they stand may be somewhat undulating for creat- 

 ing' as much variety as possible with good taste. Only 

 few shrubs being used, the selection should be choice, 

 consisting of those that afford a good variety in tints, in 

 foliage, flowers, and in their season of bloom. Some of 



Figs. 93 and 94,— small front lots adorned with shrubs and gbass 



ONLY, WITH CLIMBERS OVER THE DOORS OF THE HOUSES. 



the number might be dwarf evergreens, to give the eye 

 something to rest on in winter. Small sized shrubs pro- 

 portionate to the size of the grounds, are usually to be 

 chosen for such places. The geomeirical or straight lines 

 of the house, street, and walks, have such an overpower- 

 ing influence here, that there is Httle chance to work for 

 the higher garden effects of breadth and freedom. And 

 yet in these plans, the principle upon which such effects 

 depend, is observed to the full degree allowable, and 

 with good results. 



Plans for laying out small lots, using flowers freely in 

 addition to shrubs and grass, are given in figures 95 and 

 96. In both these lots, the ends farthest from the walks, 



