Excerpt from Farm Homes in-Doors and Out-Doors Some one has intimated that he who has eyes for seeing is a very wealthy man - he owns the landscape 1 Whoever is blessed with eyes, then, owes it to God and to his fel low-man that he should contribute his mite of beauty and cheerfulness to the world around him. In no way can he do this with more telling effect than in creating a lovely home, in building a comfortable and attractive house, and making the most and best of its surroundings. No matter how small his possessions may be, or how plain and cheap his materials, it is always possible for every farmer to make the landscape a little more pleasing, from the fact of his having a hand in it. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Farm Homes in-Doors and Out-Doors About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Excerpt from Out-Doors at Idlewild, or the Shaping of a Home on the Banks of the Hudson Country Boarding-houses - Luxury of Rural Remoteness - Viewless Peopling of a Spot - Wallace the Composer, and his Tribute to Alexander Smith. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from First Aid for Flooded Homes and Farms Look for loose plaster ready to fall from the ceiling, and break it down With a stick before moving around in the building. Wet plaster is heavy, and is dangerous if loose. Watch for more loose plaster as the house dries out. Open all doors and Windows to dry out the house as both air and heat are essential. If Windows are swelled so that they cannot be raised, take off the small strip that holds in the lower sash (use a chisel carefully to avoid marring woodwork), and shove the sash from the frame by pushing from the outside. Be careful not to break the glass. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Beauty Out-of-Doors for American Homes, 1928: For Assistance to Those Who Wish to Bring the Beauties of Nature to Their Own Dooryard Every home that is built needs a finishing touch in the way of flowers, shrubs or trees. These give the final touch to the outside of the house which makes it look like home. Proper Landscaping has much to do with the permanent beauty of any house or building, and the greatest care should be given to the placing of the building or buildings on the lot itself; to the careful planning on blueprint of foundation plantings, flower garden, border plantings, walks, drives, etc., and, to the very important matter of selecting, not the least expensive, but the most artistic and most practical of varieties, for the execution of such plans and Specifications. Therefore, it is important, when considering the building of a home or other building, to call in a reliable Landscape Architect - one who is familiar with climatic and soil conditions and the require ments of plant life, in your section. Louisville Nurseries, Incorporated. Is at your service, with Mr. Louis Stoke, Jr. In charge of the Landscape Service Department. He and his assist ants render free advisory service and submit blue prints at nominal cost. Although a specialty is made of. Developing new places, we are glad to make sug gestions on, or work from any existing plan cover ing established property, or will plant according to the customer s own suggestions. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The New Arizona: Homes and Wealth for Out-of-Doors Folks This oldest and newest of cultivated lands. Is especially new in the section lying below the thirty-fourth parallel. Old in ancient occupation and civilization, it is new in modern progress and development, and, with a background of mines and mining towns and camps which promise to be permanent, the whole aspect of the country is being changed by farms and orchards. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.