THE AIMS OF LANDSCAPE-GARDENING 15 



coveries, and such opportunities compete with va- 

 riety in giving spice to life. The shape of a tree, 

 the graceful or strong arrangement of its branches, 

 the outlines and texture of its leaves, the color and 

 forms of flowers, the curves of the earth's surface, 

 the reflections in water are all objects of interest 

 and beauty, but beyond all these in making a view 

 interesting are the elements of curiosity and mys- 

 tery. 



While landscape-gardening is more nearly al- 

 lied to painting than to any other fine art, in some 

 ways it more nearly resembles architecture. These 

 are the utilities. Architecture is concerned with 

 many matters not particularly connected with beauty. 

 These are for the comfort, safety and use of those 

 occupying buildings. In like manner, landscape- 

 gardening is concerned with walks, drives, gardens, 

 fences, location of buildings, and other features 

 having to do with the comfort, convenience, and 

 use of mankind. There is a similarity also in the 

 professional methods of landscape-gardeners and 

 architects. 



The grading of surfaces, which is an important 

 part of the landscape-gardener's work, is not un- 

 like the work of sculptors, while the planting ma- 



