TEXTBOOK OF LANDSCAPE GARDENING 
The little formal garden thus made constitutes a distinct and inter- 
esting feature of the grounds. It supplies an artistic transition 
from the front yard to the private garden. It is not merely “some- 
thing different,” but it seems to fit naturally into its surroundings. 
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Fig. 63. Dwarr Fruir TREES ARE SUITABLE FOR THE SMALL HovsE Lot 
The main feature of the grounds is the family lawn or garden 
occupying a main portion of the space immediately south of the 
house. The principal living room window looks out across this 
lawn to a rose arch which forms a passageway into the vegetable 
garden at the rear. The east and west ends of this garden are 
bordered by hardy shrubs. The south side has a border of flowers. 
At the northeast corner is the only large shade tree provided in 
these small grounds. This may be an oak, elm, maple or any other 
deciduous species of good size and dignified appearance. It is 
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