PREFACE 



THE idea for this book grew out of an intensive 

 study of the small place from the point of view 

 of the landscape architect. The actual formation 

 of the book began several years ago while I was 

 still serving my " apprenticeship" and much of the 

 material was gathered on the occasional journeys 

 for observation to town and country with which 

 I varied the work in the office. During this time 

 I have studied and worked on large gardens and 

 rich estates and I take unusual pleasure in the op- 

 portunities for landscape development that they 

 offer; but the small place still retains its fascination, 

 for its possibilities, which are generally overlooked, 

 are infinite, and its limitations, which are considered 

 as drawbacks, ought to be the very means of its 

 making. 



