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be, after all, the prime consideration, in pursuance of which 

 we cannot go far astray. 



As I have already intimated, the rural adornment of 

 the exterior of homes may rightfully demand and is receiv- 

 ing increased attention. It is improvement of taste in the 

 same line, as that encouraged for the decoration of interiors, 

 in that they both form important elements of home life. 

 Unfortunately, many people have a way of regarding such 

 work as requiring greater skill than is actually the case. 

 It is really less difficult and expensive in proportion to the 

 results obtained than most other forms of home art. 



