The 1917 Reptonian: an annual publication representative of the work in the professional course of landscape gardening at the University of Illinois . ts in the south-eastern wooded section were featured by vistasterminated by an overlook, a camp, and a fireplace respectively. Thestream was dammed to make a feature lake, which gave an excellent oppor-tunity for a reflection pavilion, which terminated the principal vista fromthe garden overlook. The display drive followed the contour and for thisreason some of the curves were not as flowing as they might have main drive conformed with


The 1917 Reptonian: an annual publication representative of the work in the professional course of landscape gardening at the University of Illinois . ts in the south-eastern wooded section were featured by vistasterminated by an overlook, a camp, and a fireplace respectively. Thestream was dammed to make a feature lake, which gave an excellent oppor-tunity for a reflection pavilion, which terminated the principal vista fromthe garden overlook. The display drive followed the contour and for thisreason some of the curves were not as flowing as they might have main drive conformed with Charles A. Piatts idea of a long main axis,as do the axes of the vegetable and formal garden. The service and playareas were planned to allow as much restriction and efficiency as possible,and were all connected with the general scheme by long walks. The farmand stable groups were located far from the house and thoroughly planting was rather carefully studied to give the best open lawn areas,the best vistas, and the most pleasing views. The 19 17 Reptonia Forty-three V-4 ^A ?•# *V$&> -£ -;•«• T! PU ^#™.f^_W 2 i a. X o Q ^wij 1 Forty-four Junior Design The 1917 ReptonianC. H. Lawrence In the second problem as with the others the house is located on one ofthe highest portions of the property with the entrance facing west. Theentrance drive enters the property from the main travelled road along thesouthern boundary, follows an easy grade to the main entrance court, andthen leads to the display drive which also follows the contour lines in away which will lead to the best views of the property as it is arranged inthis design. The garden area is located to the west of the residence beyondthe entrance court, with the intention of featuring a view thru the gate,across a pool to the conservatory. To the south of the residence a series ofterraces lead to the swimming pool and the recreation area. Owing to theelevation the main terrace is located so as to provid


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