186 PRODUCTIVE FARMING 



assume grotesque and artificial forms. Such were the fashions 

 of ornamental gardening many years ago. 



The lower branches of evergreens and shrubs should be 

 left near the ground and carry the pleasing effect of blending 

 the foliage with the greensward (Fig. 106) . 



Vines may be used about porches and on trellises over 

 the corners and in the angles of buildings. They remedy the 

 angular effects and lend a softening beauty to the rugged 

 structure. 



The School Grounds should come in for their full share 

 of attention in the study of ornamental planting. Dr. L. H. 



Fig. 105. — ^Vine3 are here used to cover a glaring white stone building. The mass 

 of trees at the left is used to hide low buildings. 



Bailey has described the conditions on the average rural 

 school grounds as "bare, harsh, cheerless, immodest.'' These 

 are some reasons assigned for children disliking the school. 



Let a change be made. Have plans made before the 

 opening of spring. 



Exercise. — Pla7is for Planting. — Make a sketch of the 

 grounds showing the permanent structures, well, fences, 

 and any trees now growing. Add to this the proposed plant- 

 ings for the spring. Indicate these by lines such as are used in 

 Figs. 97 and 101. Use United States Farmers' Bulletins 185 

 and 248 to aid in making the plans. The former will suggest 

 what plants to use. Students may supply these from home, 



