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YARD AND GARDEN 



Moreover, where trees overspread the lawn, 

 grass of that "velvety" texture so desirable 

 is almost impossible. Then, too, not only is a 

 free circulation of air shut off from the resi- 

 dence and the sunlight excluded, but the 

 planter who has thus elected to proceed will 

 find that he has made flower-growing exceed- 



Hydrangea Laden with Flowers 



ingly difficult. In a word, the owner of the 

 small city lot sacrifices too much in planting 

 trees for what he gains. If his yard is large 

 enough, trees have a place in the planting 

 scheme. But if the yard is small, confine tree- 

 planting to the park bordering the street or 



