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Vines give a peculiar grace to architecture, 

 softening too angular lines, and subduing unat- 

 tractive colors. Green vines blend with any 

 color. 



Flowers harmonize with all surroundings and 

 subdue undesirable forms and colors. Borders 

 of flowers break the hard angles between a build- 

 ing and the ground. Perpetual bloomers and 

 perennials are especially good near buildings. 

 The tall ones should be placed close to the build- 

 ings and the small ones in front. The smaller 

 flowers are better on the lawn, in borders, or 

 near the street. It is not well to put too many 

 plants in bunches in front of the home. A single 

 tall plant here and there sometimes lends an 

 artistic effect. Usually when tall plants are 

 placed near the sidewalks or the roads, it is best 

 to have those with thin foliage. 



Colors should, of course, be those that attract 

 and please the inhabitants. It is never, however, 

 well to have a predominance of red. Flowers 

 about the house serve to keep those living there 

 in good spirits, adding a cheeriness that tends to 

 keep people happy. White is always a good 

 color. Blue is appropriate but must be accom- 

 panied by red or yellow, otherwise it gives a 

 cold effect. Purples and deep crimsons do not 

 always blend as well as other colors. 



