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are shown in relation to the public highways and to the main 

 hills and valleys) . 



1. The natural setting; note: 



a) The pleasing views that have been preserved or lost 



in the planning. 



b) The use of nature's materials to add beauty or hide 



ugliness, or to accomplish the converse. 



2 . The artificial arrangements ; Note (in so far as visible 

 from the approach) : 



c) Concerning buildings, whether they fit the situation, 



look comfortable, bespeak shelter and privacy, 

 etc., and whether they are arranged with unity 

 and harmony. 



d) Concerning fields and stock-pens, whether they seem 



to belong to the place, and are harmonious with 

 each other and convenient in location. 



e) Concerning roads and fences , whether they are made 



to add to or to detract from the beauty of the 

 place; whether harmonious or discordant in 

 arrangement; etc. 



A general summary and comparison of the places visited 

 as to their attractiveness or unattractiveness, and the 

 reasons therefor, should, in conclusion, be added. 



