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lect of gemiine natural resources — with no ap- 

 parent gain to overcome the loss. 



The preservation of continuity of the prop- 

 erty line is sometiijies, of course, a necessity in 

 large cities, especially where land is expensive 

 and where every foot must be covered by build- 

 ing, but where lots are large, comparatively 

 speaking, make sure that to establish the house 

 on the line will contribute to the general ap- 

 pearance of the place as a home before the step 

 is taken. If it may seem that more is to be 

 gained by setting it farther back from the street 

 than neighboring houses, do not sacrifice your 

 originality as an offering to conventionality, 

 but build your foundations accordingly, use the 

 rear yard as a service yard only^ and make the 

 most of the front area that as a result will be 

 at your disposal. Bear in mind that the house 

 itself will show to better advantage when it is 

 set, as it eventually should be, in a frame of 

 blooming plants, green shrubs and climbing 

 vines. 



PROVIDING FOR WALKS 



Especial]}' give attention to the location of 

 walks. First consider where the street en- 

 trance or entrances are to be, deciding this on 



