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(2) Plant so that the other buildings will be at 

 least partially hidden from the house. 



(3) Arrange the trees so that the best views will 

 be preserved and framed. 



(4) Plant trees and shrubs that are pleasing in 

 themselves on account of their branches, blossoms, 

 foliage or fruits and arrange them in irregular, grace- 

 ful, harmonious groups. 



(5) Plant shrubs to make a setting for the house. 

 The shrubs selected will depend on the height of 

 the window sills, the exposure, -- that is whether 

 on the east, west, north or south side of the house, 



- and the personal taste of those responsible for 

 the plan. 



(6) Introduce hardy perennials where they will 

 have a good background and will thrive, but do not 

 put flowers in the central part of the front yard. 



(7) Do not plant deeper than plants stood in the 

 place from which they were moved. This applies 

 especially to trees and shrubs. 



(8) Cultivate newly planted material as one would 

 a vegetable-garden from May to the last of Augustc 



(9) If water becomes necessary, use water copiously 

 so the ground will be soaked and then omit watering 

 for one or two weeks. Rake or hoe the surface of 



