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the limitations and restrictions imposed by local- 

 ity, being rigorous, must receive careful attention. 

 A comparison of New England, New Orleans, 

 and Southern Californian conditions will illustrate 

 climatic differences. New England winters are 

 long and cold, with a late spring and an early au- 

 tumn. Therefore only plants which are hardy 

 enough to live through severe weather and require 



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FIGURE 59. A TYPICAL ITALIAN GARDEN PLAN, VILLA D*ESTE 



