THE SMALL PLACE 



for the lawn space and for the pool in its center. 

 The oblong shape of the pool conforms with the 

 rectangular outline of the garden. It is interesting 

 to note that the pool is so constructed that the 

 grass can grow to the very edge of the water. The 

 effect is particularly good in preserving the sim- 

 plicity of the lawn. The central beds are com- 

 paratively low and broad in appearance; the long 

 side borders give an enclosing high effect. 



A certain balance and unity in the flower dis- 

 tribution is essential for a formal garden but the 

 mixed herbaceous borders give a welcome infor- 

 mality to the straight lines of the paths and beds. 

 The riotous and continuous bloom of many varie- 

 ties is very effective when the garden is viewed 

 from above and adds an interest to the close 

 inspection of the flowers when one comes un- 

 expectedly upon scattered groups of them. 



The garden is an intimate part of the house, 

 especially of the living room. Its sheltered posi- 

 tion, its comfortable seats, its shady nooks, its 

 bright color draw one out of the room. The unity 

 between house and garden is so close, despite the 

 difference of level, that it is not appreciated that 

 the garden was built first and the house then re- 

 built with the garden in view. The stereotyped 



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