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not as scattering plants. Common shrubs growing wild in 

 fields are often more attractive to plant than uncommon 

 shrubs that come from the nurseries. The flower gardens 

 and vegetable gardens should be at one side or in the rear of 

 the house. It is often desirable to plant low-growing plants 

 against the foundation of the house. 



The barns and other outbuildings should be conveniently 

 located at one side or hi the rear of the house and should 

 be connected by as few walks as will serve the needs of those 

 using them. 



In general appearance the place should look simple, large, 

 and generous, and should have a free, countrylike appearance. 

 All parts of the place, and especially the yard, should have 

 good care. 



Equipment. A foot rule with one-sixteenth inch sub- 

 divisions. 



Directions. Make a drawing of a farm site, showing the 

 size and location of the yard, garden, orchard, feed lots, roads, 

 lawns, etc. Show the location of the house, barn, well, and 

 all outbuildings. Show the location of all trees and shrubs 

 used in the plantings around the yard. Make a list of the 

 trees and shrubs you know that would be suitable for planting 

 in the farmyard. 



