Plate 1«0. A Lawn View 



OF LANDSCAPE GARDENING 



AN ESPLANADE 



In rich residential districts the avenues are wide, as in this in- 

 stance, where it is 125 feet, thus affording ample room for an 

 esplanade in the middle and a narrow driveway on each side. The 

 feature of this picture is the peculiar treatment of the esplanade, 

 which is planted with Magnolia Soulangeana, the large foliage of 

 which gives a tropical tone of luxuriance that is very agreeable. 

 The trees on each side are American White Elm. 



When, as is usually the case on such properties, the building 

 restrictions require foundation walls to be laid 50 feet from the lot 

 line, it makes a clear vantage of 225 feet from house to house. 

 This is plenty of elbow-room for everybody, especially when we 

 consider that the esplanade in the middle of the street is heavily 

 planted. 



A LAWN VIEW 



The strength of this picture lies in its open lawn and its 

 magnificent background of shrubbery and trees. The low shrubs 

 are Berberis Thunbergii. Back of them are Spiraeas, Deutzias and 

 Syringas, while in the far background are the Bush Honeysuckles, 

 Lilacs and Sumacs. The tree in the foreground is a Norway 

 Maple and the other an American White Elm. A glimpse of the 

 house is caught through a rift in the foliage, and at the foot of the 

 Maple are the table and chairs that tell of comradeship and out- 

 door enjoyment. 



This is a delightful place to meet old chums, to read old 

 books and old billet-doux, to dream old dreams and live again 

 the days " When Knighthood was in Flower." Such scenes as 

 these are common in Europe. Nearly all business men there 

 find time for recreation, for an aftermath of joy with their 

 friends, for the social amenities, for the exchange of courtesies, 

 for a hearty hand-shake, for a restful siesta, for a period of play, 

 for a stroll in the garden, and for a jovial song. 



And who shall gainsay? Is it not better to forget the 

 troubles of to-day and borrow sunshine of to-morrow? Com- 

 radeship! How sacred is that word! ! 



