THE CITY YARD 





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Fig. II. — I, Flower-beds. 



By lengthening the walk at A, In the farther 

 end of the yard, setting box borders on either 

 side of it and placing bay-trees, spruces or tubbed 

 saplings in rows outside the box, a pretty vista 

 will be made that ought, of course, to end 

 importantly, for an avenue of vegetation is a 

 promise : you expect it to lead to something. 

 Therefore, in pursuance of the formality thus ex- 

 pressed, it is fitting to end it with a statue, alcove, 

 arbor, rustic chair or bench. Should a bench be 

 put there, it may gain dignity and the occupants 

 of It can secure shade If It is protected by wire 

 fencing, the same to be covered with climbing 



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