Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-02-03


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attractive sight. As a mere representa-
lion of particular style Of architecture,
or as model Of imitation, II might ex-
cite our admiration, but II would not be
an object on which the eye and imagin-
alton could repose with satisfaction. 1t
would be incomplete unless accompani-
ed by such associates rs the eye is ac-
customed to embrace in the full eratli-
cation OF the sensations to which that or
gan is the conductor. But assemble
around thu, dwelling subordinate struc-
lures, trees, and shrubbery properly dis
posed, and IT becomes an object of ex-
ceedlng interest and pleasure in the
contemplation. 1t is evident, then, that
the particular styleeor outward arrange
men,s OF the house is but part OF what
should constitute the general effect, and
such style is TO be consulted only so far
as it may in itself please the taste, and
give benef, or utility in the purposes for
which il is intended. Still, the archi-
tectural design should be in harmony
with the features of the surrounding
scenery, aud il is thus important in
completing the effect sought, and which
cannot be accomplished without it.
A farm with its buildings, or a simple
country residence with the grounds which
enclose il, or cottage with lis door-yard
and garden, should be finished sections
of the landscape of which it forms a
part, or attractive points within it and
of consequence complete each within
itself, and not dependent upon distant
accessories TO support lt-an imperium
in imPerio, in classic phrase. A tower,
a monument, q s,eeple, or the indislincl
outline of distant town may form a
striking feature in a pictorial design and
the associations connected with them, or
the character in which they are conlem-
plated, may allow them TO stand naked
and unadorned by other objects, and
still permit them 10 ill up in perfect
harmony the picture. This idea will
illustrate the Importance OF embellish-
ment, not only in the substitution oil
trees as necessary appendages for a
complete rurnl establishment, but in the
erection Of all buildings necessary for oc-
cupatlon IN any manner, IN form and
position, giving effect from any point OF
view in which the homestead may be
seen. General appearance should not
be confined 10 one quarter alone, but
the house and It's surroundings on every
side should show completeness in design
and harmony in execution and although
humble, and devoted 10 the meanesi
purposes, as portion Of these erections
may be, yet the character oil utility oil
necessity, which they maintain, give:
them an air of dignity, if not of grace
Thus, house and out-bulldlngs, flank
ed with orchards, or a wood, on which
they apparently fall back for support,
fills the eye at onae not only with a
beautiful group, in themselves combin-
ed, but associate the idea OF repose, oil
comfort, and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
requisites TO perfect farm residence.
They also seen 10 connect the house
and out-buildings with the fields beyond,
which are Of necessity naked of trees,
and gradually spread the view abroad
over the farm, uniIl it minges with, OF
is lost ia the landscape.
II it be necessary 10 build in good
taste al all, II IS quite necessary that such
good taste be kept in view throughout.
A country dwelling should always be a
conspicuous object in lis full character
and outline, from one CT more prominent
points OF observation consequently all
plantations of trees or shrubbery IN its
immediate vicinity should be considered
as aids TO show off the house and its APP
pendages, instead Of becoming the prin-
cipal objects of attraction themselves.
Their disposition should be such as TO
create perfect aud agreeable whole,
when seen in connection with the house
itself. They should also be so placed as
to open the surrounding landscape to
view in lis most attractive features, from
the various points Of the dwelling. Much
in the effective disposition Of trees a
round the dwelling will thus depend
upon the character Of the country seen
from it, and which should control, TO a
great extept, their position. A single
| tree. of Grand and stately dimensions,