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pleasing effect, not secured if these features are left with- 

 out decorations. 



13. In nature we often find most beautiful groups of trees 

 on the tops of rounded surfaces which we may well copy in 

 this particular where such features of surface are found. 

 This point is shown in Fig. 44, and if, as in this illustra- 

 tion, some picturesque or strikingly beautiful tree is planted 

 in the group it is sure to attract attention. 



FIG. 44. Trees and Shrubs Grouped at Crown of Rounded 

 Surfaces. 



14. To cover up or to break the monotony of a straight 

 line of trees, a hedge, or a bank wall, trees and shrubs may 

 be grouped in a more or less irregular yet artistic manner 

 some distance away with very pleasing effect. 



15. In the grouping of trees and shrubs there should be 

 an effort made to obtain vistas of as great extent as possible 

 in one or more places. By such an arrangement even small 

 places will appear of much larger extent than if only short 

 vistas within the grounds are provided, and more pleasing 



