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trees should be indicated as accurately as possible, 

 or the one shown must be so distinct from the others 

 that there will be no question as to its identity. 



(3) With the topographical plat in hand, the land- 

 scape-gardener can soon decide on a general scheme 

 of subdivision which he would recommend to the 

 owner of the property, and this can be sketched on 

 a print of the survey and then discussed with all 

 parties interested. 



(4) As soon as the plan is agreed on, either as 

 sketched, or with such modifications as may be 

 adopted, it is advisable actually to stake out the 

 center lines of proposed streets by the method de- 

 scribed under Home Grounds (see page 128). The 

 reason for staking the center line of a proposed street 

 upon the ground before definitely drawing it on a 

 plat is that by so doing it will more accurately fit 

 the land and be more pleasing in its curves. A curve 

 drawn on a plat will usually appear too pronounced 

 on the ground, because, in the latter case, it will in 

 appearance be very much foreshortened. Other 

 reasons for staking the line on the ground first are : 

 (a) The valuable trees or shrubs may be saved or 

 left in such positions that they will be effective with 

 regard to the proposed street ; (b] advantage may 



