of the overhanging trees are playing. These trees 

 are hickories and oaks. They are the second growth 

 of the native forest. You notice they are free 

 from branches to the height of the eaves of the 

 houses. In the heat of summer it is always cool 

 under them, and, the light and air not being ob- 

 structed, there is a strong, heavy sod on the lawns. 

 To the right is a new house and no trees in front, 



except the one that the gentleman has his hand on. This plant came from the nursery, 

 and the head was formed less than 6 feet from the ground. Mr. and Mrs. Miller are dis- 

 cussing what is best to do with such a tree. It is a healthy plant, but there is no leader. 

 The proper thing to do is, take it up and set it somewhere else and put another here, and 

 form the top at least as high as the eaves of the porch. 



Does the stress that I put on forming the head so high seem too strong? Well, how 

 many are there who desire to have their front or side view shut off ? You may find one 

 in ten thousand with that queer notion, but most people like to " see out," and if you 

 have a good house others like to " see in." 



