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frame for the " picture " we are trying to make. Shrubs 

 may be placed, also, so as to hide outbuildings or to form 

 a screen for the backyard. 



Flowers may be planted close to the house or just in 

 front of the shrubbery. They should not be planted in 

 separate flower beds in the lawn. 



Vines. Vines may be used to cover old fences, or to 



FIG. 152. Suggestion for improving the plan of paths shown in figure 151. 



clamber over old or unpainted buildings, with very good 

 effect. With vines alone, an unpleasing place may be 

 changed to a very beautiful one. Vines are also useful 

 in helping to make the house a part of the " picture." 

 Trees Trees may be planted in groups about the 



