OUT-OF-TOWN PLACES 



a rude filling-in of masonry, permits and in- 

 vites. 



Observe that the tall, tower-like building on 

 the right of the view requires no expensive in- 

 terior finish; it covers offices which must be 

 provided in some form. By attachment to 

 the main structure it gives dignity and extent ; 

 and if it be covered with graceful, climbing 

 plants, it adds wonderfully to the general 

 effect. 



The outline and the tints of a country house, 

 as I have already urged, are the great things 

 to be reckoned, when we rate landscape effects. 

 It is quite possible that the finesse and preci- 

 sion of the city architect will tell no story upon 

 a brook side, or on such slope of land as Mr, 

 Urban has chosen for his site. Effective 

 building of a country house wants a picture- 

 maker as much as architect. First, and chief- 

 est of all, every convenience must be supplied — 

 all sunny exposure made available— all juxta- 

 positions reconciled — all home-like qualities 

 guarded. Next, the mass of building must 

 tally with the landscape, and illustrate it with 

 a rich, good color of home. Outline must 

 not be monotonous or heavy, but varied and 

 piquant : roofs must gleam a welcome, porches 

 promise hospitality, and chimney-tops, showing 



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