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would fit exactly. For instance, while it is desirable to 

 have the buildings centrally located, their position must 

 frequently be pushed to one side on account of a swamp or 



l'"iG. 6. — Suggestion for laying out the grounds about the buildings 

 on prairie farms, showing arrangements adapted to a highway 

 located on four different sides. Size 30X37 rods, enclosing five 

 acres, exclusive of shelter-belt on north and west sides five rods 

 wide. Rows of trees indicated. See figure (7) for further details 

 and suggestions. 



lowland which is not suitable for them, or their position 

 may be determined by a beautiful natural grove. Fig. 7 

 shows a plan for a south front drawn on a larger scale. It 



