THE SMALL PLACE 



fortune to have it just in that position. Such a 

 tall old tree has a peculiar manner of imparting 

 some of its own dignity and distinction to the 

 house and the grounds near it. It has a depth 

 of shadow which has an indescribable charm. It 

 provides a strong contrast of shade to the sunny 

 lawn. 



The house is well orientated in relation to the 

 various parts of the grounds. It faces east upon 

 the lawn. On the south is the living porch facing the 

 garden. On the north the kitchen and cellar doors 

 open on a lattice-screened and brick-paved enclosure 

 used both as laundry yard and service court. A 

 path which joins at right angles the path along the 

 front of the house connects this court with the 

 roadway. 



The corner of the lawn by this service path 

 is planted with Rhododendrons, Lilacs, and For- 

 sythia. The Rhododendrons find an appropriate 

 place in the shade of the Maple. Next to them 

 are the Lilacs, then the Forsythia. The heavy 

 plain leaves of the Lilacs harmonize exceptionally 

 well in color and texture with the Rhododendron 

 foliage. Both the Forsythia and the Lilacs keep 



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