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may be taken as the type. Next, in disposing them, they 
must usually be planted rather distant in the groups, and 
often singly. We do not mean by this, that close groups 
may not occasionally be formed, but there should be a 
predominance of trees grouped at such a distance from each 
other, as to allow a full development of the branches on 
every side. Or, when a close group is planted, the trees 
composing it, should be usually of the same or a similar 
kind, in order that they may grow up together and form 
one finely rounded head. Rich creepers, and blossoming 
vines, that grow in fine luxuriant wreaths and masses, are 
fit accompaniments to occasional groups in this manner. 
Fig. 18, represents a plan of trees grouped along a road 
or walk, in the Graceful mode. 
It is proper that we should here remark, that a distinct 
species of after treatment is required for the two modes. 
Trees, or groups, in the Graceful school, should be pruned 
with great care, and indeed, scarcely at all, except to 
