58 GARDENS IN THE MAKING 



obtain a good effect, and this may be done in various 

 ways. 



A long avenue of lofty trees is the noblest approach 

 that a house can possess, but those who have the 

 courage to plant them will do so with the knowledge 

 that they will scarcely enjoy the fruits of their labour. 

 Fortunately we still have amongst us men who sow 

 for a future generation to reap, and indeed it is only 

 right when we think of all that we inherit from the 

 past. A fine avenue of trees is a priceless gift to 

 the future, and its long and lofty bank of foliage is 

 almost as beautiful, when viewed from the outside, 

 as from within the perspective of its narrowing walls 

 of green. 



Where a house stands not far from the main road 

 a straight avenue is of great value. It adds to its 

 dignity, it makes the distance appear longer, and 

 while exposing the centre of the house it screens 

 the greater part of the building from the gate. Even 

 an avenue of comparatively low pollarded trees acts 

 as a charm, and a double line of fruit trees forms a 

 fitting approach to a farm-house. The thorn is also 

 an excellent tree for an unconventional avenue. Its 

 well-shaped heads of foliage are balanced on stems 



