Later on I give two illustrations how these kindergartens 

 could be planted, mention plants which are suitable, and 

 point out some which should be avoided. For any one 

 to plant promiscuously any or all of the species mentioned 

 in any kindergarten is as absurd as to take a certain number 

 of any group and try to associate them with a fraction of 

 the lists of another. Every single spot planted requires a 

 setting of its own, dependent upon surroundings, upon ex- 

 posure, upon local climate, upon the fancy of the designer, 

 and is the work of a professional. My views are expressed 

 in relation to temperate climes, and, while I indicate a few 

 kinds which will prove too tender for some localities, there 

 are plenty to select from for any requirement. 



SIDEWALK TREES. 



What the frame is to a picture, the sidewalk tree is to a 

 house; both are needed. The Elm should be avoided. Its 

 flowers count for little and its dimensions forbid setting on 

 a small thoroughfare. The Horse-chestnut is excellent for 

 wide avenues but will not succeed in warm climates where 

 smaller growing Buckeyes should take their place. Maples 

 are good and offer additional attraction in their seeds which 

 are ever welcome to the varied purposes the child will find 

 for them in its play. But the streets should be at least 

 eighty feet wide for a Maple. Tuliptrees are acceptable in 

 warm climates ; in cooler ones they outgrow their space. 

 Mulberries are good everywhere, in dry positions as well as 



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