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stable, and the use of the ravine as a dump. By making an entrance to the house at the 

 west end the road was removed from two sides of the house. The stable was removed to 

 another part of the lot, and the ravine restored to its natural condition. 



On the home grounds of a large farm many scattered trees had been set out. This 

 was an excellent opportunity to demonstrate the value of mass-planting by grouping 

 them as a background to the house on higher ground with margins of thorn apples and 

 hazel bushes toward the house. A meaningless curved terrace between the house and 

 street, cutting the grounds in two and belittling them, was removed. 



In the city of K some park commissioners had "cleared out the brush," 



which turned out to be masses of pawpaws, prairie roses and some thorn apples. Being 

 apprised of the immorality of this proceeding, the commissioners promised not to do 

 it again. 



Mr. Simonds further said: We try to make all grades on natural lines; that is, with 

 gently curved surfaces, slightly concave at the lower part and convex at the upper part. 

 We try to stake out drives and walks where people will want to go, and have as few of 

 them as we can and meet requirements. We strive to give a natural appearance to the 

 planting. A good grade, however, does not insure success, although it is helpful and neces- 

 sary to that end. The same may be said with regard to the proper location of roads and 

 walks, or the planting out of unsightly objects. With all of these, success is attained only 

 when one can see real pictures from the windows and verandas — pictures that are even 

 better than those painted by Corot or Daubigny. 



The landscape architect should not confine his efforts to working out a satisfactory 

 scheme for his client; he should also be a teacher, for the best results. The most perfect 

 success will not be attained until good work is understood and appreciated by the public. 



