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THH GRBBNING P I C T O R IA.L S Y S T B M OF LANDSC APB GARDBNI NG 



STRONG CONTRASTS 



"And the great Elms o'erhead dark shadows wove." — Longfellow. 



This park scene conveys the idea of immensity, every feature 

 being developed on a large scale. The high lights and shadows 

 are intense. The lawn area is absolutely unbroken, and the bor- 

 der planting consists of a thick growth of large trees to comport 

 with the general aspect of the landscape. The effect is so forceful 

 as to fairly overwhelm the sense with awe at the majestic 

 grandeur of the scene. The trees are Elms and Maples, with 

 Flowering Thorns, Barberries and Elders in the foreground. 



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THE LURE 



The hall is wide and cool and dim. 

 And o'er the porch there droops the limb 

 Of an old Oak, and roses climb 

 And hide and shade it all the time. 



An ideal place to bill and coo. 



To hold a little hand and woo 



With honeyed words some " ladye faire" — 



I'll bet a widow's living there. 



The lawn is wide and deep and green, 

 And 'thwart its sward there may be seen 

 The shimmering sheen of golden light. 

 The Sun-God's blessed gift of sight. 



And on the borders of the lawn 

 With greatest care the lines are drawn. 

 Where family groups of shrubs are grown- 

 Each in allotted space alone. 



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