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would produce, it would be wise to introduce this 

 tree again, and the same would be true of any 

 species which had formerly grown in this or in 

 neighboring forests. The paths should be merely 

 wood paths, usually covered with last year's leaves. 

 They should lead to such shelter houses as may be 

 necessary and to the best places for observation. 



CITY SQUARES AND TRIANGLES 



A city is fortunate if, in laying out the streets, 

 little areas of land are left here and there where 

 trees can be planted. Often, if there is a triangle, 

 it will be unnecessary to cross it with a walk. In 

 such cases, the center might be planted with trees, 

 and from all points of view on streets approaching 

 the triangle, these trees would help to make a 

 picture. City squares often tempt pedestrians to 

 make diagonal paths and it is usually wise to pro- 

 vide walks substantially along lines of travel. A 

 big circular fountain or other obstruction in the 

 middle of one of these walks is usually an unfortu- 

 nate arrangement. Fountains, statues, or other 

 ornamental features should be placed at one side 

 of the direct lines of walks. A square might be 

 graded and planted so that a slightly curved walk 



