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Plate 199 



AN IMPROVED FARM HOME 



This cut shows the scenic beauty of a country place developed artis- 

 tically. It will be seen that large areas of well-kept lawn invite the eye 

 in every direction, and trees and flowering shrubs — the happy home of 

 birds — create a picture as quiet and restful as a mother's croon — a lullaby 

 for tired souls. 



Fig. 1 shows boundary planting to shut out neighboring buildings; 

 Fig. 2, a geyser fountain at the back of the house; Fig. 3, the stable and 

 its screen of trees and flowers; Fig. 4, the residence with open lawn; Fig. 

 5, the tool-house surrounded with shrubs; Figs. 6, 7, 8, and 9 are good 

 examples of massing and border planting of shrubbery. 



