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W E REFER to that part of the landscape whose function it is to connect the house with its surroundings. It is probably the most 
important landscape problem of the average home'Owner, and seldom receives the thought and proper treatment required. 
The completed appearance of a house requires an appropriate foundation planting which should be put in as soon as the building 
is finished. Its purpose is to connect house walls with lawn and topography. A new home without an attractive planting is almost as in' 
complete as the interior without draperies, etc.—not absolutely necessary for physical comfort, but needed for complete mental enjoyment. 
The style of architecture determines largely the landscape treatment, but whatever the treatment may be, it is the most intimate part of 
the landscape and therefore deserves the most profound study. Not only should beauty be discovered in the details at close range, but also 
in the masses as viewed at a distance. The principles of good landscape planting are not complicated—simplicity is of paramount import' 
ance. Professors of landscape architecture warn that too much is often planted, especially around larger buildings. It is better to show 
some of the foundation by bringing up a group of foliage between the windows with, perhaps, a high point at the corners. 
Care should be taken in mak- 
ing proper selection of plants. 
Too often we see ugly plantings 
that have overgrown and covered 
the windows; or sickly looking 
plants in a shaded situation, 
which are not adapted to their 
location. This can be remedied 
by obtaining competent advice 
concerning the correct types of 
plants for particular situations. 
Evergreens are, perhaps, the 
best material to use because they 
give all-year effect. They fall 
into two classes: Large'growing 
trees for bulky masses, and 
dwarf'growing for low masses. 
Use the dwarf ones for under 
windows, etc., and keep the tall 
ones at corners or where height 
is desired. If economy is the 
guiding factor, an effective plant' 
ing can be made of flowering 
shrubs which may be obtained 
in both tall and low'growing 
varieties. 
Let us help you make a foun' 
dation planting that will be as 
harmonious and economical as 
possible. 
ear °IJ'arc) Plant incj 
Over one'half of the average house lot is in the area usually called the “back vard” and most likely is a seldom used, neglected piece 
of ground. The prevailing fashion is to so develop this otherwise wasted area that it will add to the pleasures and enjoyments of the house' 
hold. The modern idea is to make over the “back yard” into the useful and beautiful “outdoor living room." 
PLANTINGS BRING PRIVACY 
To encourage intimate use of this 
outdoor area there must be some se' 
elusion and privacy from the public. 
This requirement is met by building 
up “living walls” through plantings 
made along the boundaries of the 
yard. In these boundary plantings 
are placed choice flowering shrubs, 
evergreens and sometimes small trees 
or should the space be limited this 
boundary can be a well'trimmed 
hedge. 
CREATE BOTH BEAUTY AND 
COMFORT 
The boundary plantings while 
shielding and protecting the yard, 
provide a splendid background for 
an inner border of flowering plants 
—perennials, annuals, and bulbs. 
These plants, selected from personal 
preference, can be so arranged that 
there are always some in blossom. 
The view into this flower'bordered 
lawn from the house windows is a 
vision of cheerfulness and color. 
THE FAMILY PLAYGROUND 
Here, on the tree'shaded and en' 
closed lawn the children can play 
safe from the dangers of the street. 
Suitable lawn furniture such as ta' 
bles, benches, garden houses, etc., 
can be placed so that guests and the 
older members of the family can find 
comfort and recreation in the health' 
ful surroundings of the outdoor liv' 
ing room. 
BEFORE AND AFTER PLANTING 
An outdoor living room, beautiful and restful such 
as the one shown here, should be a part of every 
home. 
GIVE US A SKETCH OF YOUR YARD—-WE WILL HELP YOU PLAN 
Make a rough sketch of your back yard, giving dimensions and showing present plantings, 
and bring this to our landscape department. We will suggest a way to create your outdoor 
living room. You will be surprised to find how much you can do at very little expense. 
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