tion of the house and all the parts surrounding it ; the house 

 fits the grounds; the drives and paths approach correctly; 

 and the various other buildings are arranged to suit the pecu- 

 liar needs of that particular place. Convenience and beauty 

 are the primary qualities of a good design. 



We can lay the foundation of this work for you by sub- 

 mitting plans and advice, for the present and future, for the 

 working out of a definite and tangible ideal toward which all 

 steps may progress. 



Landscape forestry as applied to Long Island conditions 

 is the slow and systematic development of the trees in the 

 closely growing, monotonous woods into a diversified and in- 

 teresting forest of wide-spreading trees, which show the 

 characteristic beauty of their species. This development of 

 the woodland is obtained through judicious selection of the 

 trees to remain as the future forest, and gradually preparing 

 them for changed conditions. These are naturally those 

 kinds best suited to produce the picturesque results sug- 

 gested by the situation. The aim is to obtain the fullest de- 

 gree of forest beauty under existing conditions. 



There are many excellent residential sites, now shut in 

 and unattractive, which may be developed in three to five 

 years by Landscape Forestry and by clearing the woods for 

 future lawns, vistas and breezeways. 



We are prepared to make reports on landscape problems, 

 forestry, seaside planting and horticultural questions. 



The fees for these services are reasonable, varying with 

 the classes and conditions of work. 



ISAAC HICKS Sr SON 



Westbury Station, Long Island, New York 



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