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rising ground, it is of consequence that the masses or large groups should 

 commence with the broadest part downwards, whether at the base or higher 

 up the steep ; the broader part of the hill being more in harmony with the 

 broad part of the mass, would consequently have a more natural appearance 

 than a narrow part of a mass would do, were it seen descending the hill. In 

 these massive plantings, promontories should present themselves climbing the 

 hill considerably in advance of others ; or, if the hill be conical, the highest 

 may seemingly take the centre, and the next in height follow on each side, 

 varying in form and some little in height, but not too much. The other 

 projections may then vary, so as to appear less formal. This would harmonize 

 best with the formal cone. (Figure 35.) In other cases, the deepest bay 



Figure 35. 



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may appear the most central; otherwise, as circumstances require. The 

 projector should always bear in mind the characteristics of natural beauty, 

 and by no means allow the projecting portions of the wood to appear to finish 

 on the hill side at the same height. A decidedly varied outline in the 

 planting must appear; for any defects in an elevated position are readily 

 perceived. Where it is considered proper to plant a hill side generally for 



