LANDSCAPE GARDENING STUDIES 



The enclosure of this territory was accomplished 

 by a wire fence made of netting and iron posts 

 anchored in the ground. 



A short drive with an open plaza in front of 

 the main door of the school-building was laid out, 

 and two winding walks lead from the two corners 

 of the property adjacent to the most important 

 road bounding it. 



The scheme of the planting was suitable to 

 that of most small places, an irregular border of 

 trees and shrubs around the outskirts with the 

 entrance and corners emphasized with larger 

 groups of trees and shrubs. 



The theory of the treatment of the grove of 

 oaks, in the rear, was to keep it open and encourage 

 grass. Appropriately placed are seats, swings, 

 and other devices for outdoor amusements. 



Owing to the somewhat bleak and dreary 

 character of the scenery and the fact that the 

 climate of Sag Harbor is softened by the misty 

 sea air and favorable to the growth of evergreens, 

 a considerable plantation of Douglas firs and 

 white pines was used around both foot entrances 

 in order to give the place a cozy and comfortable 

 appearance in winter. These are among the 

 best evergreens for such a climate and soil. 



On both sides of the walks, about forty or 

 fifty feet apart, and along the borders of the prop- 

 erty as far back as the school-house, were planted 

 Norway maples which do well in. comparatively 

 poor soil, attain considerable size, and retain their 

 health and beauty for many years. On each 



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