A FEW GOOD TREES 83 



that show their character in their massive limbs 

 and unrestrained habits of growth, that stand out 

 against the melancholy skyline of November as 

 pleasingly in their grey and brown habiliments as 

 in Midsummer when swathed in the softest greens, 

 those trees in fact that have particular features 

 to recommend them and that are not in the least 

 like shrubs. 



In these days people spend much of their time 

 in the country, and it is becoming customary for 

 those owning houses out of the city to live in 

 them until the New Year, and return to them 

 early in the Spring. Trees are in full leaf for a com- 

 paratively few months so that a good deal of dis- 

 crimination should be exercised in planting, more 

 than was necessary a few years ago when the 

 country house was only occupied from June until 

 October. Looking at this proposition from a 

 more practical side it will be seen that although 

 many people build with the expectation of occupy- 

 ing their houses only a few months in the year, 

 they will be very glad to let for the Winter. 

 Grounds that are picturesque and cheerful, and 

 livable in Winter naturally attract the house- 



