THB GRBUN I N G LANDSCAPE COMPANY, MONROB, MICHIGAN 



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Plate 46 



THE ELLIPSE AND 



THE ellipse is a beautiful figure that fits well in all kinds of 

 gardens. It can be used to change the box-like effects of a 

 small rectangular yard, whilst on larger properties it will be found 

 a good form for the cut-flower or rose garden. It may be en- 

 closed with a hedge or bordered with a grass walk. 



First determine the length and direction of the major axis 

 and divide it into three ecjual parts at A and B in plate 46. From 

 the center A at the distance AB describe the circle BGE ; and 



Plate 48 



Plate 4 7 



HOW TO DRAW IT 



from the center B, at the distance BA, describe the circle AFH. 

 From the center D at the intersection of the two circles, at 

 the distance DE, which is twice the length of AB, describe the 

 arc EF ; likewise from the center C, at the same radius, describe 

 the arc GH. The resultant figure is a true ellipse. Plate 47 

 shows other curves that are easily studied out and it will be seen 

 that the ellipse ofl^ers many variations' of interior arrangement. 

 Plates 48 and 49 are two of the resultant figures. 



Plate 49 



