FOR FARM AND HOME PLANTING 



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The planting of each and every grounds is a new problem, differing in 

 certain respects from every other one. There are no definite rules then 

 that can be given to guide one in the work; no ideal plan which may 

 be drawn to serve all places; but there are a few general principles which 

 may be suggested as a guide when solving many of these problems. 

 Before any planting design is made, the grounds should be studied in 

 reference to the general arrangement that is most serviceable. The style 

 of architecture of the house, the position and character of any large trees 

 already on the grounds, the slope and general character of the land, and 

 any other natural condition should be studied to "see what kinds of beauty, 



Plantings used to screen an unsightly view of neighboring barns. 



what general character of pleasing appearance these conditions most 

 readily suggest." Each and every home grounds is more or less suggestive 

 of a certain type of beauty which may be brought forth and emphasized 

 with the least difficulty. 



After perceiving this type of beauty, one must then proceed to make 

 the necessary details of arrangement, emphasize and enhance the charac- 

 ter thus selected. One will first find certain elements which detract 

 from the beauty of the grounds, which are defects in the picture, and 

 should be screened by the use of plantings. Views within the grounds, 

 such as of the henhouse, barnyard, a boundary fence or service drive and 

 other unsightly spots; views beyond the grounds, as of a neighbor's shed, 

 the back of a neighbor's barn and other views hardly pleasing and accept- 



