24 LANDSCAPE-GARDENING 



will bring about a friendly relation between the 

 people of the city and those of the country. 



The full development of that fine art, of which 

 this book gives mere suggestions and glimpses, 

 should result in preserving the country's natural 

 beauty, and developing real outdoor pictures every- 

 where until the United States becomes the most 

 beautiful country in the world - - more beauti- 

 ful than any now imagined, and fully worthy of the 

 affection and pride of all its people. 



What of the landscape-gardener ? What should 

 he have in the way of equipment, aims, and com- 

 pensation ? 



As to equipment, "all is grist that comes to his 

 mill"; but he should have above all a love and 

 appreciation of natural beauty. It is of advan- 

 tage to him if he has been born in the country, 

 or at least has lived a portion of his life in inti- 

 mate relation with woods, streams, and open fields. 

 The history of the world, as revealed in astronomy, 

 geology, physiography, botany, zoology, chem- 

 istry, and the development of nations, is of value 

 to him. The skill of the artist in various forms 

 of expression is also of value - - expression in words, 

 in drawings, and in actual construction. 



