CHAPTER XIII. 



LAWN-PLANTING FOR SMALL PLACES. 



HE word home has a pleasant sound. 

 Indeed, one of the best signs of 

 the times is a growing regard for 

 home adornment. Practical con- 

 siderations of simple comfort and 

 show have long receded too ex- 

 clusive attention ; but as we settle 

 down more and more into a mature 



nation, the pleasantness of home gains in importance. In 

 other words, our homes are becoming more characteristic, 

 because we are learning duly to esteem and study them. 

 They picture more truly the mind of the occupant or 

 owner, because the occupant or owner is becoming more 

 truly their architect and creator. 



Doubtless fashion attracts many to this work, and 

 makes vague enthusiasm the impelling motive, rather than 

 love of art. But such motives or impulses are not alto- 

 gether deplorable. Societies for the encouragement of 

 decorative art flourish and grow strong. Hard times de- 



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