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ular system of roads and streets is the most formidable enemy which 

 landscape art has to contend with. 



We have in Nebraska very few examples of landscape art, either of 

 the mathematical or the natural style, which may be cited in illustra- 

 tion of this paper. In the absence of better and more numerous illus- 

 trations permit me to cite, as a single example of the mathematical 

 style, the ornamentation of the capitol grounds, and, as an illustra- 

 tion of the natural style, Grandview Residence park. (Plans exhibited 

 and analyzed.) 



I have said nothing of the kind of plantings required in park man- 

 agement. That is a branch of practical horticulture which I leave to 

 be discussed by abler pens than mine. I shall be content if I have 

 contributed anything to the formation of a sentiment of appreciation 

 of the beautiful, and given some hints as to the style of treatment 

 which is most appropriate in the different situations encountered in 

 the practice of landscape art. 



For the average householder who has neither the land to lay out a 

 large lawn or park, nor the money to spend in laying it out and 

 maintaining it in good order, there still remains the door yard to be 

 beautified. Much may be done in that, however small the space it 

 includes. A few yards of well set turf, a few shrubs, not in stiff 

 straight lines, but in graceful groups, a few flowers, a climbing vine 

 — how much of heart and home happiness is suggested by the mere 

 mention of these few and inexpensive adornments! 



Let us all cultivate the beautiful ourselves and teach the apprecia- 

 tion of it to others, so that the feverish struggle for wealth may be 

 tempered by more rational enjoyments. 



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BY W. J. HESSER. 



Hcers and Members of the Nebraska State Horticultural Society : 

 There is no class of plants that I have a greater love for than palms. 

 Many times a day I go to the greenhouse to look over and admire 

 them. There is something in their appearance that is very fascinating 



