THE GRBBN IN G LAN DSC 



A REAR APPROACH 



These houses face the lake, and consequently the approach 

 is from the rear. The carriage-turn is near the rear entrance, 

 and the driveway disappearing to the left goes to the paddock 

 and barn. The shrubs in the foreground border the street line, 

 and the lawn has been kept free and open. Observe the heavy 

 planting of shrubs around the houses. They give privacy to the 

 surroundings and naturalize the houses themselves. 



As a rule a driveway of this kind should be built of mac- 

 adam and, if the subsoil is very soft, a Telford foundation 

 should be laid on the metal of the roadway. Thorough roll- 

 ing of the metal and of each course of stone is very important, 

 and a standard roller weighing seven tons should be used. 



It is a fact worthy of remark in this connection that both 

 McAdam and Telford were Englishmen, and that their names 

 will be connected for all time with the science of roadmaking. 

 So far the Americans have shown very little originality in 

 this line of work, and, if we may be permitted to carry frank- 

 ness to its limit, let us say that we are not even good imita- 

 tors. The highways of this country bear no comparison to 

 those of England, a fact which every traveler well knows. 



A RIPPLING BROOK 



Water in motion adds a great deal to the animation of 

 a garden. Here is a mere rivulet, a little thread of water, 

 and yet as it cascades and dances over the rocks it makes 

 music to the ear. In the foreground are flat stones across the 

 water to make an easy ford, and on both banks are plants 

 that favor low, wet ground — Iris, Hibiscus, Loosestrife, orna- 

 mental grasses and Forget-me-nots. On the higher ground 

 to the right of the picture is a large bed of Berberis Thun- 

 bergii; the bed in the corresponding position to the left is 

 Rhodotypus. The evergreens near the bridge are White 

 Pines and Norway Spruce. The large trees are Elms. 



In some sections natural springs are common and it is an 

 easy matter to impound them with a cement well-head of a 

 size commensurate with the flow. Having this water-supply, 

 many ingenious ways vnll suggest themselves for its use. 

 Sometimes a ravine can be dammed to form a reservoir and 

 thus collect considerable water. 



And lastly the public water service can be utilized, and it 

 is surprising what a small amount of water it does take to 

 make a very beautiful scene. I have a plan which is applicable 

 to the smallest city property, even as small as a 30-foot lot, 

 which I will be pleased to submit to all interested clients. 

 It can be used to colonize fish, frogs, turtles and alligators. 



Plate 130. A Ripiilinjs; Brook 



