Fruitland Nurseries 
Landscape Architects 
Phone 6833 Augusta, Ga. 
Although Landscape Gardening is one of the oldest of the arts, the work of the 
profession of Landscape Architecture, in its modern sense, is comparatively new. In 
spite of this fact, the value of the service now rendered by this profession is very 
generally understood, since the number of good examples of its work is rapidly in¬ 
creasing, and the appreciation of the artistic design, in these, by people of good 
taste, is steadily growing. 
The Landscape Architect is one who “arranges land and the features on that 
land for the purpose of utility and beauty.” In brief, his work is that of arranging 
elementary materials—trees, flowers, earth, rock and water, in a comprehensive plan, 
that embodies ideas, both practical and aesthetic. In arranging these materials, he is 
a designer, just as an Architect is a designer. He begins each problem by answer¬ 
ing, first, the demands of utility, and works from these, to the final decoration or em- 
belishment of all parts of the design. His work should begin before the buildings are 
definitely designed and located, as there are many considerations, in the choosing of 
the site, that do not properly enter into the Architect’s field. 
PROFESSIONAL METHODS 
A visit to the property, and a consultation with the owner, is the first step. If 
buildings are to be erected, the owner, Architect and Landscape Architect should 
consult together, to determine the best site, and outline the general arrangement of 
the most important features. This saves expense, and gives the Landscape Architect 
an advantage in working out the design. A topographical survey is next prepared, 
and over this a preliminary plan is made, which outlines the general design in a tent¬ 
ative way. When this is approved, working drawings for grading, construction and 
planting are made. Planting is studied to bring out the general design, and to obtain 
harmonious groupings according to growth, texture and color. The adaptability of 
plants to soil and climatic conditions is carefully considered. 
CHARGES 
Our charges include railroad fare and actual expenses incurred in connection 
with the work. We also charge on a per diem basis for the time consumed on the job. 
We have competent men in charge of this Department and are prepared to give 
prompt and satisfactory service. 
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