tion of the house and all the parts surrounding it; the house 
fits the grounds ; the drives and paths approach correctly ; 
and the various other buildings are arranged to suit the pecu- 
liar needs of that particular place. Convenience and beauty 
are the primary qualities of a good design. 
We can lay the foundation of this work for you by sub- 
mitting plans and advice, for the present and future, for the 
working out of a definite and tangible ideal toward which all 
steps may progress. 
Landscape forestry as applied to Long Island conditions 
is the slow and systematic development of the trees in the 
closely growing, monotonous woods into a diversified and in- 
teresting forest of wide-spreading trees, which show the 
characteristic beauty of their species. This development of 
the woodland is obtained through judicious selection of the 
trees to remain as the future forest, and gradually preparing 
them for changed conditions. These are naturally those 
kinds best suited to produce the picturesque results sug- 
gested by the situation. The aim is to obtain the fullest de- 
gree of forest beauty under existing conditions. 
There are many excellent residential sites, now shut in 
and unattractive, which may be developed in three to five 
years by Landscape Forestry and by clearing the woods for 
future lawns, vistas and breezeways. 
We are prepared to make reports on landscape problems, 
forestry, seaside planting and horticultural questions. 
The fees for these services are reasonable, varying with 
the classes and conditions of work. 
ISAAC HICKS &• SON 
Westbury Station, Long Island, New York 
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