TEXTBOOK OF LANDSCAPE GARDENING 
Appropriate treatment consists in building those conveniences 
actually demanded by use, — and nothing else! Fanciful “ orna- 
mental’? features, such as fountains and flower beds, may better 
be spared. 
Example 
Herewith are reproduced photographs taken in a small neigh- 
borhood park in Belchertown, Mass. This wild ravine, known as 
Holland Glen, was saved from the ruin of the lumberman by pur- 
chase, the money being raised by popular subscription and the 
title taken by a board of trustees. The spot is a favorite picnic 
ground and the patriotic citizens of the neighborhood would not 
consent to seeing it despoiled. 
Every neighborhood has its beauty spots of this order. Clearly 
they should be preserved for the common enjoyment. The example 
of Belchertown is deserving of wide emulation. 
Study 
Each pupil should give searching study to conditions in his 
own neighborhood. If there be pupils who live in large cities and 
to whom this study does not directly apply, they should be assigned 
to the examination of some more rural community. Of course the 
first step will be to ascertain what provision of neighborhood parks 
and picnic grounds now exists in the community under study. 
Next the question must be asked and answered whether this 
provision is satisfactory. Has the best spot been chosen? Is it 
owned and managed to the best public good? Is it properly 
equipped? 
In case it appears that existing provisions are nil or inadequate 
the pupil should next determine what needs are to be met; then 
what land can be found which will best serve these needs, then what 
form of ownership and management are most likely to suit the 
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