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sunflowers. The projecting planting on the left comprises 

 about ten plants, of which 4 is exochorda, 6 is arundo or reed, 

 at the back of which is a large clump of sacaline, and 7 is a 

 variegated-leaved elder. 



Another example. 



A back yard is shown in Fig. 39. The owner wanted a 

 tennis court, and the yard is so small as not to allow of wide 

 planting at the borders. 

 However, something could 

 be done. On the left is 

 a weedland border, which 

 formed the basis of the dis- 

 cussion of wild plants on 

 page 35. In the first place, 

 a good lawn was made. In 

 the second place, no walks 

 or drives were laid in the 

 area. The drive for grocers' 

 wagons and coal is seen in 

 the rear, ninety feet from 

 the house. From I to J 

 is the weedland, separating 

 the area from the neighbor's 

 premises. Near I is a clump 

 of roses. At K is a large 

 bunch of golden-rods. H marks a clump of yucca. G is a 

 cabin, covered with vines on the front. From G to F is an 

 irregular border, about six feet wide, containing barberries, 

 forsythias, wild elder, and other bushes. D E is a screen of 

 Russian mulberry, setting off the clothes yard from the front 

 lawn. Near the back porch, at the end of the screen, is an 

 arbor covered with wild grapes, making a play-house for the 

 children. A clump of lilacs stands at A. At B is a vine- 



39. Diagram of a back--v arc! planting 

 50 X 90 feet. 



