Archive image from page 32 of Descriptive illustrated catalog of dependable. Descriptive illustrated catalog of dependable fruit and ornamental trees : roses and palms, vines and shrubs adapted to prevailing conditions of soil and climate on the West Coast together with planting and cultural notes . descriptiveillus1926fanc Year: 1926 THE EANCIIER CREEK NURSERIES, ERESNO 21 HOME SURROUNDING OF OUR CREATION Showing the proper use of conifers, evergreen trees, shrubs and climbing vines ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT T N the development of a country the economic invariably â commands first attention.
Archive image from page 32 of Descriptive illustrated catalog of dependable. Descriptive illustrated catalog of dependable fruit and ornamental trees : roses and palms, vines and shrubs adapted to prevailing conditions of soil and climate on the West Coast together with planting and cultural notes . descriptiveillus1926fanc Year: 1926 THE EANCIIER CREEK NURSERIES, ERESNO 21 HOME SURROUNDING OF OUR CREATION Showing the proper use of conifers, evergreen trees, shrubs and climbing vines ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT T N the development of a country the economic invariably â commands first attention. The subduing of the forest, bringing the soil under cultivation, the construction of homes for man and beast, the creation of highways, the planting of orchards and vineyards are the essentials that must take place before the more intellectual and aesthetic phases of modern life can be considered. In a general way the pioneer days of the West are practically over; in California the days of gold were succeeded by the days of grain, which in turn have given place to the era of orchard and vineyard crops. With these advances there has developed a broader civiliz- ation, more creature comforts are being enjoyed, and the higher amenities of life are finding expression. This is evi- denced in our architecture, in our educational facilities, and an increased and constantly growing appreciation of the beauties of plant life. The poet Keats' immortal line, 'A thing of beauty is a joy forever,' certainly applies to bud and leaf, flower and fruit. It is indeed axiomatic that we should do our utmost to encourage the beautiful, for the useful encourages itself; a house is not a home until its surroundings are adorned with beautiful plants, nor a farmstead worthy of the name until embellished with flowers and foliage. A ranch without an ornamental plant is a reflection on our civilization and a city residence that has no appeal but bare walls and a solitary chimney to indicate its uses will
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