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the dwelling-house. If then these are 

 essential to the expression of this prin- 

 ciple, they should be made prominent, or 

 at least not concealed. In this connec- 

 tion the selection of colors to be given to 

 buildings, wherever deemed necessary, 

 may be properly considered. Those 

 should be chosen which harmonize with 

 the natural objects about them. For 

 country residences, neutral tints are al- 

 ways to be preferred to the positive colors. 

 The weather-stained tint of the old New 

 England homestead offers the most useful 

 lesson possible in the way of harmonious 

 coloring. 



The principle of Style is also of great 

 importance. Here there are certain rules 

 to be observed, whatever may be the style 

 adopted. Unity is essential an adher- 

 ence to the particular one chosen, without 

 admixture with another. There should 

 also be uniformity and symmetry as well 

 as adaptation to the uses intended. The 

 style of the cottage must be simple and 

 unobtrusive, while that of the villa or 

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