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the way. The boys will break them down. More- 

 over, they do not look well when scattered over the 

 whole area. When an artist makes a picture with 

 many people in it, he does not place the persons one 

 by one all over his canvas; he masses them. There- 

 by he secures a stronger effect. He focuses 

 attention rather than distributes it. 



Next comes the planting. Let it be irregular and 

 natural. First of all, cover up the outhouses. Then 

 plant heavily on the side, or in the direction of the 

 prevailing wind. Leave openings in your plan 

 wherever there are views to be had of fine old trees, 

 attractive farm homes, a brook, or a beautiful hill or 

 field. Throw a handful of shrubs into the corners 

 by the steps and about the bare corners of the 

 building. Give room for the children to play, and 

 make the place a picture at the same time. Three 

 or four trees may be planted near the building to 

 shade it, but the heaviest planting should be on the 

 sides. 



The Kinds of Plants for the Main Planting One 

 great principle will simplify the matter; the main 

 planting should be for foliage effects. That is, 

 think first of giving the place a heavy border mass. 

 Flowers are mere decorations. 



Select those trees and shrubs which are the com- 

 monest, because they are the cheapest, hardiest, and 

 most likely to grow. There is no district so poor and 

 bare that enough plants cannot be secured, without 



