The Outdoor Living 
Room 
HERE may be different designs for the outdoor liv- 
ing room which may be used for the same grounds. 
It will be seen that these three sketches represent 
the same lot with the garage in each case in the same posi- 
tion. In the formal style of planting, (figure 1), the lines 
are straight and the areas are of geometrical design. Space 
is provided for beds of flowers, and the lawn is kept open 
except for a rectangular pool. As in the case of the other 
designs also, Evergreens are used as a background, at the 
end of the lot, as well as in groups. 
In the semi-formal plan, (figure 2), there is 
an area immediately adjoining the living room 
which is arranged in informal and irregular 
design, and an additional area in the rear de- 
voted to a small vegetable garden and a flower 
garden. A garden shelter is situated so as to 
give a view of the flower arrangement. It is 
necessary with such a design that everything 
be kept neat and in perfect order. 
The naturalistic treatment (figure 3) is 
likely the one that will appeal to most people. 
Evergreens play a prominent part in this plan, 
both in the outline of the entire garden, as well 
as In various groups and specimens used in 
the rock garden and pool. There is less work 
of maintenance in a living room of this design 
than in the other designs shown here. The 
open expanse of lawn, the background of 
colorful Evergreens, make a most pleasing 
picture. 


Woodward Arborvitae 
(Thuya occidentalis woodwardi) 
HERE are many forms of Globe Arbor- 
vitae, most of which are similar in 
appearance to the picture below. The 
Woodward is one of the leading forms as it 
maintains a natural globe shape without 
trimming. Under good conditions it will 
reach 3 feet in diameter and about the same 
height. It is especially good for formal de- 
signs, tubs and urns. 



Pyramidal Arborvitae 
Hill 
Pyramidal Arborvitae 
(Thuya occidentalis pyramidalis) 
———g f feat HE Hill Pyramidal Arborvitae has become 
Si | aa - an essential part of almost all landscape 
plantings in the Middle West. It furnishes 
the necessary tall narrow effects for foundation 
plantings, is a great favorite for entrances and is 
often seen in formal gardens or for markers in 
gardens of various kinds. 
On account of its rapid growth, its bright green 
color, its shapely even pyramidal habit, and ease 
of trimming, it ranks among the first half dozen 
leading Evergreens in this section of the country. 
The improved Hill Pyramidal Arborvitae is a 
result of many years’ expert attention. It grows 
narrow trees twenty feet high, seldom spreading 
over two feet in diameter. Under favorable con- 
ditions trees reach considerable height, but may 
be freely cut and trimmed and thereby kept with- 
(Inset) Woodward Arborvitae. Assorted Junipers and Arborvitae in foundation planting in any bounds necessary. 
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