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itself, and with grounds of larger size the thicket 

 might be extended into a respectable forest through 

 which paths might lead to interesting objects. 

 America is rich in species of trees and shrubs and 



FIG. 34. IN THE BEGINNING. View from "D" on plan (Fig. 33), looking 

 toward river, 1909. 



also in native flowers, and one who is developing an 

 American home ought certainly to make use of some 

 of the material close at hand, and thus develop a 

 restful retreat which might with propriety be called 

 "an American garden." (Figs. 33 to 40.) 



