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Landscape Gardening 



RULES FOR GROUPING 



i. Groups of trees of similar characteristics should gen- 

 erally be avoided unless the place is of large extent. If 

 we plant all conical trees, like the spruces, larch, Lombardy 

 poplar, fastigiate oak, etc., all low-growing spreading trees, 

 all trees with yellow foliage or those with purple foliage, by 

 themselves, we do not get as pleasing results as if a variety 



FIG. 33. Trees and Shrubs Grouped Along Walks and Drives. 



of forms, colors, and sizes are used and are arranged in a 

 natural and artistic manner. In Fig. 32 we have a very 

 pleasing arrangement of large and small trees and shrubs, as 

 well as a pleasing blending of forms, each placed so as to 

 bring out the peculiar features and all producing a pleasant 

 picture. In Fig. 34 is illustrated the grouping of trees and 

 shrubs along the borders of a walk or a curved roadway, in 

 which vistas are left open. The larger and heavier trees 

 are grouped in the centre and the smaller ones around 

 them. 



