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than the house. The house and yard should rather appear to belong to one an- 

 other, both in plan and in general aspect. 



A broad effect of greenery should always predominate, even during the season 

 of flowers. If the scheme is confined to simplified and uncomplex effects, a more 

 general beauty will result. It is not possible to include in a small yard the great 

 variety of features or the varied scenic effects which are possible in the space of 

 larger yards. It is possible, however, by simple means, to so plan and plant small 

 yards as to give them a distinctive style and beauty. They may have a homelike 

 and attractive appearance, and be fully as interesting as are large residences. 

 But small homes are intrinsically different from large ones, and their beauty, to 

 be satisfactory, must therefore also be a different beauty, and their own. 



