Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-03-10

STATE COLLEGE OF AGRICUL-
TURE, Athens. Ca. March Sin travel
ing across country one is impressed with
the fact that the aesthetic problems have
not been given much consideration by the
average land owner. There is an inn
preston In the minds OF some that II Is
evidence OF efficiency to pay too much at
fention TO matters Of this character. In
other words that It smacks OF the city
and somewhat Of the idle and luxurious
life II is not looked upon as thing
which may constitute permanent in
Festment. not only giving pleasure and
satisfaction TO the owner. but greatly en-
HANGING the value Of his property as we'll
IL i unfortunate that any such idea
should exist in the mind Of one who lives
IN the country OF al the beauty found
in the universe, there is nothing which
compares with the green OF the field, the
unduiatfng sweep OF the landscape. and
the diversity OF color which the various
crops cultivated lend TO the natural beau
II or the open country. Why should man.
therefore. when he reclaims the soil from
nature deSecrate il BY erecting unsightIy
buildings, failing to paint or protect them
as he should. destroying the grass which
would otherwise cover his land and add
an air OF hospitality and attractiveness to
his home which Is frequently lacking?
IN a pioneering age the neglect Of these
things may be justihable. but when
country has accumulated the wealth
which now characterizes the United
States. and when even the supposedly
hard lot OF the farmer affords him some
leisure for the consideration OF aesthetic
matters. the excuse OF lack OF time viii
no konger justify the existing situation
our schools have failed 10 emphasize fea-
lures Of this kind as much as they
should The press has probably not been
- dEigent IN calling public attention to
II a. It might have beens as a result. we
are unconscious Of the neglect OF these
matters which is everywhere apparent
Has the time not come 10 give more
Consideration to Identifying the farm 10
making il such an attractive place that
the boys and girls who grow up on II win
be irresistabiy bound 10 il by the spell
il casts over them2 II need not cost
much. as be work can be done at odd
times and at periods during the year
when the larger operations Of the farm
are not so pressing A little EFFORT put
forth will bring back a good return in
the course OF few years. II is surprising
how quickly time passes. and yet how
much comfort and pleasure its passage
may leave behind If q little forethoughtt
il exercised at the psychological moment.
METHODS WOULD PAY.
IN considering this problem several mat
fers should be borne in mind. The prac-
ffeaI man will first inquire II the beautify-
ing of his property viii pay. II the lines
OF q farm were defined BY rows Of beauti-
ful shade trees. and some groups scatter
ed about here and there on the rougher
portions which are only nj for pasture. il
would Immediately attract the attention
Of the traveller and would enhance the
value OF the property immensely. What
= difference II would make II the home
we're located on some commanding eleva-
ton not far from the public highway and
surrounded By beautiful trees. the ap-
proaeh being made through well shaded
roadway
What would IL cost 20 plant few treesz
Practically nothing. since they may be
secured from the natural forest in great
abundance and variety. OF course. one
fvpe alone should rot be planted. but II
the various types OF oaks. gums. cedars
and other native trees are utilized, most
beautiful effect vii be secured
frees are an asset the value OF which
i not properly appreciated Like many
other OF the great gifts Of nature, they
- too common 10 merit as much eonsid-