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binations of these. The small informal border 

 of flowers may be enclosed on three sides if it is 

 set into one of the bays of the shrub border. 



5. Usually the vegetable garden would be 

 placed in the service portion of the place, but il 

 it is well kept and can be subdued to its propel 

 relation, there is no reason why it cannot open 

 off the living area. It is a real delight to many 

 gardeners to have a chance to look over a well- 

 kept vegetable garden. Fruit trees, especially 

 apple and pear, may be used in the living area, 

 serving the dual purpose of supplying fruit and 

 shade; but, if they be so used, take care that the 

 fruit is kept picked up fpom the lawn. 



6. Do not so plant that a small place is en- 

 tirely surrounded or it will be hot and stuffy in sum- 

 mer, and will appear much smaller than it need. 



7. Remember that the more "surprises" one 

 can develop on an estate the larger it will seem. 



8. In designing the foundation planting, do 

 not plan to hide the entire base of the house, 

 as gUmpses of the stone work are necessary to 

 give the impression of strength and stability 

 that are not attainable when the house seems 

 to sit upon a mass of waving greenery; and do 

 not rely on young forest trees that grow big. 



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