ON LAWN BEAUTIFICATION 



front of the home. A single tall plant here and 

 there sometimes lends an artistic effect Usually 

 when tall plants are placed near the road, it is 

 best to have those with thin foliage. 



Colors for yard planting should, of course, be 

 those that attract the inhabitants. It is never, 

 however, well to have a predominance of red. 

 Flowers about the house serve to keep those living 

 there in good spirits. They add a cheeriness that 

 tends to keep people happy. White is always a 

 good color. Blue is appropriate but must be 

 accompanied by red or yellow, otherwise it gives 

 a cold effect. Purples and deep crimsons do pot 

 always blend as well as other colors. 



HEDGES AND TREES AND SHRUBS 



The larger trees should be in the rear of the 

 house. Fruit trees should be back of the house or 

 to one side. The trees that shed their leaves 

 should be on the south and east sides of the build- 

 ings. This leaves the evergreens to protect during 

 the winter. 



Trees with plenty of foliage should be planted 

 on the southwest to protect the house from the hot 

 sun in the summer. On large estates oaks and 

 elms and the larger trees may well be planted even 

 in front of the home. Evergreens, especially tall 

 ones, should usually be set out rather sparingly. 

 Do not put them too close to the house, as they 



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