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growth so that the range of height will be 

 upward and outward from the center of the 

 lawn. 



III. Avoid planting next the street or avenue 

 sidewalks unless seclusion is the object. Tall- 

 growing trees, that head high, may be excepted, 

 for these, when they have attained fair height, 

 do not obstruct the view. 



IV. Plant no tall-growing trees or shrubs so 

 close to the dwelling that light and air will be 

 excluded and avoid their use in small lots where 

 good lawns and flowers are desired. But if 

 sturdy, healthy trees are already established on 

 a lot upon which no building has been erected, 

 make every effort to save them and arrange 

 other plans, both of building and planting, ac- 

 cordingly. 



V. Avoid the formation of numerous sepa- 

 rate flower-beds. Avoid beds of geometric de- 

 signs on the lawn. Avoid scattered and gaudy 

 effects and ' ' specimen ' ' planting. 



VI. Plant in a manner that will insure pleas- 

 ing vistas from the principal windows, the en- 

 trances or porches of the dwelling. 



VII. Keep in mind the season of bloom of 

 different plantfe desired as well as their height 

 at maturity and aim for a succession of flowers. 



