INTRODUCTION 



points of each problem. The description of the 

 planting is given in detail for the discussion of con- 

 crete examples seems of greater value than mere 

 generalities. I hope that the reader, as he studies 

 each problem in its entirety, will, perchance, con- 

 ceive his own property as one complete and con- 

 sistent design and shape its individuality according 

 to the laws of landscape art. 



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