132 LANDSCAPE GARDENING. 



of the many kinds of trees and other plants that can be 

 nsed with success in cemeteries, there is much danger of 

 unsuitable trees being planted, and the superintendent must 

 be a man of large experience as to what will give the best 

 satisfaction under varying conditions and who has tact for 

 dealing with the patrons of the grounds. 



A boundary fence is often necessary, but not so often as 

 is generally supposed, for almost everywhere, except in the 

 extreme country districts, animals are obliged by law to be 

 kept within proper enclosure, and when driven along the 

 roadway to be kept as far as possible within the road limits, 

 and the grounds can be made more beautiful if the fence 

 is dispensed with altogether. If one must be put up let it 

 be a simple gas-pipe or wire fence painted green. Near 

 large cities, where more or less injury is done by irresponsi- 

 ble or vicious people, the fence becomes a necessary pro- 

 tection. 



No fences, hedges around the lots, or other unnatural 

 obstruction to the view of the whole grounds should be 

 allowed, but in the arrangement of the general ornamental 

 features secluded and quiet beauty should predominate. 



The more distinctly graceful and ornamental trees and 

 shrubs should be used in preference to the sturdy and grand 

 trees, unless the extent of the grounds is very great, when 

 the broad-spreading oak, chestnut, hemlock, and white pine 

 may be used. 



For directions for the care of the ornamental features of 

 the cemetery, i.e., the lawn, walks, and drives, trees, 

 shrubs, and plants, the reader is referred to the suggestions 

 and rules laid down in Chapters III to VI. 



An abundance of water is an absolute necessity for suc- 

 cess in cemetery decoration, and service-pipes with faucets 



