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become a permanent resident of this locality, and the Queensland nnt (Macadamia 

 ternifolia) has already proven to be a successful fruiter here. In addition to 

 these, are the Anona cherimolia, Sapote bianco, numerous of the guavas (gen. 

 Psidium), the loquat, citrus fruits and several of the Eugenias, all of which are 

 useful and desirable as ornamentals aside from their fruiting value and interest. 



From what I have just said, do not infer that, in landscape art, stress should 

 be placed upon the individual or specimen tree. This would be contrary to all 



Figure 84*. 1, roses; 2, Bougainvillea spectabilis; 3, geraniums; 4, oranges; 5, 

 Phoenix canariensis; 6, Cocos plumosa; 7, Washingtonia robusta; 8, Cedrus deodora. 



* The accompanying half tone and diagram. Figure 84, shows more than ordinary taste 

 in the arrangement of plants on a small scale. The vines on the porch, the hanging baskets 

 and the herbaceous plantings along the foundation all lend to soften the outline and give 

 a pleasing, comfortable appearance. The trees are assembled at the sides, leaving an open 

 front and giving the impression of spaciousness and ease. The cedar should, by all manner 

 of means, have been placed at the extreme rear of the group, as it will in time attain to 

 such a size as to conceal everything now planted behind it; while if properly placed it 

 would lend strength and majesty to the group, instead of completely hiding it. 



