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concrete ; it is supplied with water from the general water- 

 works. The ground is slightly undulated; all the variety 

 of the soil surface has been produced by means of the soil 

 excavated from the pond, the walks, and in building the 

 house. In one place the path leads through a shady grove 

 of white birch, bordered by a few flowering shrubs, haw- 

 thorn and viburnum, the ground being covered with 

 various choice woodland flowers and ferns. There are 

 rockeries instead of flower-beds near the pavilion, and by 

 the side of the residence, and one single bed for flowers in 

 front of the veranda. A small garden like this must be 

 kept absolutely clean and trim to give a good impression. 

 As nearly all external views are shut off, and the screen- 

 planting breaks the force of high winds, the scenery within 

 is secluded and peaceful, and many choice flowers and 

 shrubs can be grown to perfection here. The whole is en- 

 closed by means of a low, well trimmed hedge, and open- 

 ings through the shrubbery give passers-by a glimpse of the 

 scenery within. 



Fig. 25 is the plan of a corner lot, 100 by 225 feet. The 

 house stands on a slight elevation, which slopes gradually 

 to the sidewalk. The hillside is girded by a few small 

 flowering trees and shrubs. Besides this there are several 

 groups of flowering shrubs and evergreen trees with a few 

 specimens of shade-trees on the lawn, a purple beech and a 

 white silver fir. Back of the house is a border for herba- 

 ceous plants, and at some distance two flower-beds. The 

 drive enters from the side street, and turns in front of the 

 stable, in the upper left-hand corner, around a fountain. 

 In the grass a few patches of spring flowers are marked by 



