PREFACE 



THE preparation of this book has resulted from 

 years of delightful study of art and architecture 

 in connection with a regular college course, and the 

 art course at the Philadelphia School of Design; 

 from an early developed love for outdoor life ; and 

 from an intimate study of beautiful home surround- 

 ings in the form of garden architecture during ex- 

 tensive travels in various European countries and 

 throughout the United States. 



Over twenty of the chapters have been written 

 especially for this book, and, with over a hundred of 

 the illustrations, have never appeared in magazines 

 or other publications. 



Thanks are due to "American Homes and Gar- 

 dens/' "Suburban Life," and "House Beautiful, " 

 for the release of certain of my articles and photo- 

 graphs which form portions of ten chapters. Thanks 

 are due also to "Country Life in America " and 

 "House and Garden" for help and inspiration in 

 the study of various water features, engine power, 

 wall treatments, etc. Suggestions and guide-clip- 

 pings from these magazines have led to the best 

 results in visiting famous gardens for illustrating 

 interesting types of garden embellishment. It has 

 been impossible to give individual credit for all the 



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