THB GRBUN I N G LANDS 



ONE YEAR FROM TIME OF PLANTING 



The recessed entrance is so eminently proper for ceme 

 teries that it will soon receive general acceptance. This 

 picture shows a gateway one year from the time of planting, 

 and in a few years more it will become a little classic of its 

 kind. The pines possess a grace of demeanor and modest 

 aspect which it pleases us to associate with God's acre. The 

 large tree forms a beautiful cancpy over the gateway. See the 

 article on cemeteries for varieties of trees, shrubs, vines, etc., 

 suitable for that class of landscapes. 



In this connection I want to remark that the finest ceme- 

 tery in the world is that at Hamburg, Germany; and its great 

 beauty lies in the compact planting of the garden areas and the 

 general air of good care that it receives. There is no substi- 

 tute for good care. Work is the price that all must pay for 

 success in gardening as well as other things in life. 



A PLEASING TREATMENT OF A BACK YARD 



The features of this garden are the pergola and shelter- 

 house. The shrubs at the base of the pergola are the Deutzia 

 Crenata, which is very pretty with its roseUke flowers; the 

 vines are Wistarias, which bear long racemes of bloom in sum- 

 mer. The tall tree in the background is an American Elm, 

 than which there is none more majestic. This is a new gar- 

 den and will be much prettier in another year. 



A pergola can be used in almost any yard without regard 

 to size, and it makes one of the most pleasing features that 

 can be introduced. It is useful and ornamental, and adds an 

 artistic charm to a landscape that cannot be obtained other- 

 wise. A good thing about the pergola is that it permits the 

 introduction of climbing vines to adorn it, many varieties 

 being suitable for the purpose. It also justifies the use of 

 many shrubs which otherwise would be out of place in the 

 middle of the yard. They can be planted between the columns, 

 or on the sides to serve as a screen. 



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