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are shown in relation to the public highways and to the main 

 hills and valleys) . 



1. The natural setting; note: 



a) The pleasing views that have been preserved or lost 



in the planning. 



b) The use of nature's materials to add beauty or hide 



ugliness, or to accomplish the converse. 



2 . The artificial arrangements ; Note (in so far as visible 

 from the approach) : 



c) Concerning buildings, whether they fit the situation, 



look comfortable, bespeak shelter and privacy, 

 etc., and whether they are arranged with unity 

 and harmony. 



d) Concerning fields and stock-pens, whether they seem 



to belong to the place, and are harmonious with 

 each other and convenient in location. 



e) Concerning roads and fences, whether they are made 



to add to or to detract from the beauty of the 



place; whether harmonious or discordant in 



arrangement; etc. 



A general summary and comparison of the places visited 



as to their attractiveness or unattractiveness, and the 



reasons therefor, should, in conclusion, be added. 



