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the farm buildings also need to have much 'of their foundations hid- 

 den. The lines of a building are mostly straight and formal. To 

 make these a part of an informal picture it is necessary to have the 



FIG. 53. Masses of shrubs under the trees take away the bare look seen in the illus- 

 tration of the farm home shown in figure 52. 



straight lines broken and disguised as much as possible. For this 

 reason it is desirable to put masses of shrubs at various points around 



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FIG. 54. Buildings look appropriate when they rest in a mass of trees and shrubs. 

 Additional trees are needed near the house as a setting and for shade. 



the foundations. (Fig. 53.) These plantings should vary in height 

 and width, so as to hide and modify the straight lines instead 

 of drawing attention to them. On the other hand, portions of the 



