F LANDSCAPE GARDENING 



LAWN AND BORDER PLANTING 

 " A Sylvan Scene — a woody theatre of stateliest view." — Milton 



This is a sylvan scene of great beauty. The house stands on 

 an elevation overlooking the lawn which, relatively speaking, is 

 prairie-like in extent and on which the sunshine and the shadow 

 'chase each other in fitful play. It is well to remember that even 

 the transient glories of the clouds enliven a landscape and, in 

 regions where summer rains are common, their fleecy outlines 

 make quick-moving pictures that are agreeable. Trees also give 

 certain shadow effects that stand in relief and help to diversify 

 the landscape. This fact will appeal more forcibly to architects, 

 for they must take account of shadows in their compositions. 

 The great charm of the Gothic Cathedrals of Italy lies in the 

 transfigured shadows of their entrances. 



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FORMAL GARDEN i 



A formal garden with very elaborate finish. It is an 

 adjunct to a large and costly mansion and in perfect harmony 

 with its surroundings. The walks are tiled and have a cement 

 curb. There is a pergola in the left background with Trumpet 

 Creeper and Dutchman's Pipe. The large formal tree to the j 

 right is a Rosemary Willow. The white flowering plants on , 

 the right of the walk are Spiraea Van Houttei, and the shrubs 

 on the other side are Weigelia, which will bloom about a ; 

 month later. | 



This garden is a typical representative of those seen sur- j 

 rounding the beautiful chateaux of France on the many noted | 

 chemins leading in all directions from Paris. And a beautiful | 

 fact connected with these gardens is that their owners are 

 not stingy with the flowers. The giving of flowers is one of 

 the common courtesies of France. 



It is a custom which we would do well to follow in this 

 country. It is a gracious thing to send flowers to our friends, 

 especially to those who are denied outdoor pleasures — the 

 shut-ins, the sick or otherwise unfortunate — who can see a 

 garden only through the favor of their friends. 



Nor should we forget the children of the poor. I do not 

 expect nor want the rich families of America to convert their 

 grounds into public play-gardens. Far from it. I have ad- 

 vocated throughout this book the building of hedges and walls 

 to enclose their gardens for privacy's sake. But I want to 

 make a plea for the little ones who do not know the smell 

 of real fresh earth. Many of them do not know what flowers 

 are. When you see a street-waif peering through the chinks 

 in your garden wall, swing wide your gates and let the little 

 fellow in. The real recipe for happiness is to make somebody 

 else happy. Try it. 



