THE SMALL PLACE 



in all its manifold shades. Take, for meager ex- 

 ample, the somber Rhododendron green and con- 

 trast it with the varying greens of the different 

 Junipers or with the light delicate green of Spircea 

 thunbergii. With each additional variety, the 

 color complexity increases, but, by delicate adjust- 

 ment, the tone of one green mass merges into and 

 mingles with that of the adjoining one. The 

 blending of the light and dark tones, together 

 with the delicate mottling of sunlight and shadow, 

 gives the approach a wonderful charm. 



Wonderful as the planting is, it does not exist 

 for itself alone. House, approach, and planting 

 are considered as component parts of one big 

 scheme. This triple coordination is one of great 

 subtlety and each problem demands individual 

 treatment. Therefore, the charm of this planting 

 lies in the fact that it interprets and emphasizes 

 the atmosphere of the house and the essential 

 character of the approach. 1 



1 1 wish to mention that I obtained the use of this problem through 

 the kindness of Mr. James Frederick Dawson, an Associate Member 

 of the firm of Olmsted Brothers, who was particularly interested in the 

 development of this place. 



