How to Lay Out 



CHAPTER II. 



Choose, then, between the masterpiece of gar- 

 dening and the work of nature; between what 

 is conventionally beautiful, and what is beau- 

 tiful without rule. VICTOR Hroo. 



|HE nature of man and his tastes may be e\: 

 by the works he does or the choices he mak 



Expression may be given in the architectural or 

 formal style of gardening, while others may l>e 

 satisfied by the informal or natural style. Instead of clinging 

 to one style there is often a desire to have both, a touch of 

 the irregular well kept lines with an opportunity to retreat to 

 the easy flowing grace of the natural or wild treatment. See 

 Plates XX VI and XX VI I. 



The choice of the site is important as providing opportunity 

 for the realization of these desires. Often a site is chosen for no 

 other reason than that a friend or neighbor will live next door. 



Much expense and disappointment ina^\ be saved by con>i<l- 

 ering a few of the following suggestive questions before pur- 

 chasing. 



Are the transportation facilities to and from business frequent 

 and satisf actory? 



How far distant are the schools, churches, physicians, and 

 stores? 



Are there proper regulations and provisions as to 

 lighting* care of the streets, and removal of olTal and :i.-h< > 



Is there adequate provision for fire and police protection in 

 the municipality? 



What are the taxes and assessments of the nmniripality? 



Is the street accepted and maintained by the town, or is it 

 a private way to be maintained by and at the expense of the 

 abuttere. 



