January, 1906 AMER LeAN HOMES AND GARDENS 69 
A New Idea in Planning the Home Grounds 
The trees and shrubs shown in this cut have not yet been set out. It shows the appearance of the place 
very shortly after planting 
The Surroundings of the Country Home should be planned with the same care and attention to detail which 
have been devoted to the buildings. Every unsightly feature should 
be removed or effectually screened, every natural beauty used to the greatest possible advantage, and the entire estate so arranged that the various departments 
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will form one complete and harmonious whole. 
engaged in making unattractive surroundings beautiful and beautiful surroundings more beautiful. At our nurseries 
on Long Island we have more than 100 acres covered with trees and shrubbery carefully selected from all over the 
world. ‘This makes it possible to quickly execute any order or to fulfill the specifications of the most important plan. 
q We are landscape architects and gardeners, producing work of the highest order of excellence, and are constantly 
Work to be executed early in 1906 should be planned mow, that it may be begun as soon as weather conditions will permit. Plans prepared now can be given 
special care and attention. Don’t wait until the spring rush is at hand. Price lists, references and any desired information upon request 
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