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THE PEOPLE'S FARM AND STOCK CYCLOPEDIA. 



Another common mistake is in planting trees too close to the 

 house. It is difficult to realize when setting an evergreen no 

 larger than a currant bush, or an elm-tree the size of a bean 



FIG. 4. GROUND PLAN OF FARM HOTTSE. 



A, Front Veranda, 10 x 16. B. Hall, 7 x 20. C, Parlor, 12 x 18, ^yith bay-window, 4x6. D, Din- 

 ing-room, 15 x 20. E, Library, 12 x 15, with square bay-window, 4x8. F, Kitchen, 11 x 12. 

 G, Pantry, 8 x 8. H, Store-room, 10 x 12, /, Coal-room, 7>x 8. K, Wash-room, 7 x 8. L, 

 Veranda, 8 x 16. Jf, Veranda. 4x80. JV, Cistern, 9 feet diameter. O, Well, c, c. Closets. 

 , , Shelves. 6, Bath, f, Buck stairs, t, Sink, p, Pump. 



pole, that in a few years they will develop into stately trees. 

 A tree that is to remain permanently in a door yard should 

 never be planted nearer than thirty feet from the house. It is 



Fio. 5. PLAN OF UPPER FLOOR 



Hall, 7 feet wide. C, C, C, C, Closets. D, Linen Closets. E, Attic Stairs. F, Servant's Bed- 

 room. 11x20. G, Garret. B, Bedroom, 15x15. //, Bedroom, 12x15. K, Bedroom, 

 12 x 18. The upper hall Is lighted by a window. 



often advisable to plant some rapidly growing trees nearer than 

 this to furnish a temporary shade while those at u distance 



