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What planting should be done ? If there are no 

 trees about the site which is otherwise favorable for 

 the house, trees can be planted. The list from which 

 to choose would include all native forest trees as well 

 as those introduced from other countries. Nut- 

 and fruit-trees as well as the usual ornamental sub- 

 jects are quite appropriate for planting about a group 

 of farm buildings. 



Before considering the planting, a plan for the 

 various farm buildings should be made in which 

 these are placed conveniently and picturesquely 

 with regard to each other. The barn and other 

 structures should be near the house for convenience, 

 yet far enough away so that the noise of the animals 

 and fowls will not be disturbing. The house should 

 occupy a commanding position with regard to the 

 other buildings and the farm itself. Care should 

 be taken to place the barn, the chicken-house and 

 other equipment where they will not cut off from 

 the house a desirable breeze or view. When the 

 buildings have been planned with regard to each 

 other and also with due reference to farm operations, 

 a planting scheme can be made. The suggestions 

 in the preceding chapter are just as applicable to a 

 farmer's home as to a city or suburban home. The 



