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better. Sometimes, owing to strong arcliitectural in- 

 fluences, the introduction of terraces, elaborate flower- 

 beds, and other similar features is proper in squares. 

 But even then the plan should be essentially simple as a 

 whole. 



To have a small square, or park of any size, in fine con- 

 dition in thickly settled parts, and abounding in refresh- 

 ing natural attractions, it must above all else be properly 

 protected by a fence with gates, after the universal Euro- 

 pean fashion. This is absolutely necessary for keeping out 

 that greatest of all enemies to low flowers, shrubs, and 

 evergreens, dogs. These enjoy running and playing in 

 such places, and by their lawless, and worst of all, filthy 

 habits, in time kill every fine shrub or plant. But fences 

 may be made inconspicuous, and not more than three or 

 four feet high, if built of pointed pickets. A single 

 width of coarse wire netting, with meshes two or three 

 inches wide, fixed against the fence next to the ground, 

 will keep out all small animals, and besides protect the 

 place from paper and litter that are swept along the 

 streets by the wind. Then the admission of dogs at the 

 gates should be strictly prohibited, unless they are led 

 by a cord or chain. 



PLAXTIXG PUBLIC HIGHWAYS. 



All over this land, both in city and country, there is 

 an inexcusable lack of shade and ornamental trees at the 

 road sides. Foreigners Avonder at this, as they find here 

 a land rich in fine native trees, and an apparent lack of 

 appreciation of their value. Throughout Europe the 

 country roads are very commonly, and often for many 

 miles in a stretch, made beautiful and comfortable by the 

 use of trees. 



If a persistent effort were made at once to plant trees 

 along the highways, and to care for them, the next fifty, 



