Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1915-01-29

viii probably be introduced In other
words, then. the appearance Of a farm
stead will depend very largely upon the
buildings and plant materials. ii these
buildings are well constructed and
properly located and the selection and
arrangement of ornamental plant ma
tcrials is carefully worked out, the eff
feet viii be artistic
The farm house should occupy posi-
ton in the foreground with respect to
other farm buildings, since it is the
most important structure Oh the farm
as we'll as usually the most attractive
The other buildings should be located
at reasonable distance to the rear Of
the house and located with respect to
one another so as to get the maximum
convenience and economy, Sometimes
the lay of the land causes variation
from this rule but in general nothing is
gained in economy by having the see
ondary farm buildings nearer the high
way than the house, and certainly moth
ing by way of better appearance Is
added
All of the various tools and farm
machines should be housed and the
buildings ought to be kept nat in APP
pearance Applications of paint at rea-
sonable intervals will do more to pro
duce this desired effect than anything
else Some prefer, when painting their
farm buildings, to choose one color for
the house and another for the remain
ing buildings. This plan is not bad if
the colorS are well selected The white
house and red barn combination is
however, far from the best | prefer
10 see farm buildings all Of uniform
color. A rather light color, as gray
drab, or light brown, is very good.
In taking up plant materials, the
wlndbreak deserves first considerations
although lis degree of Importance
varies much, depending on the locality.
In the Palouse country of Washing
ton, with its mild winters the value of
a windbreak is not realized as fully as
in many other districts. but even here
it Is very servceable in breaking the
effect of strong winds and dust storms
in summer and cold winds in winter.
The windbreak should be on the side
or sides Of the farmstead where il is
most needed In the Pal0use country
the most service will be rendered by
having a windbreak on the west and
southwest \ double row of Red Fir.
Norway Spruce or Scotch pine, set
twelve to fifteen feet apart will give
very good protection in few years.
Evergreens, such as the above, are pre-
ferable to deciduous trees since they
hold their iavess during the winter
months.
The view from the house toward Ger
tain of the farm buildings may not be
especially bad but an entire view of all
buildings and feed lots is far from ar
tistic. Consequently the feed lots and
smaller buildings should be screened
as much as possible by paintings be
tween the house and the objects to be
screened. The trees and shrubs used
Tor this purpose should be at some little
distance from the house so the lawn
and yard area will not be too much
broken. When preventing poor views
be careful that the plantations are not
extended SO as to shut off good views
that may exist on the farm.
The necessary shade about a farm
house may be provided by using com
paratiyely few trees, if they are of the
proper kinds and well located. Never
attempt to hedge in place with shade
trees, thereby preventing good views
and causing damp, unhealthy condi-
tons to result. Two or three broadly
spreading trees, such as the ash and
blackberry should be planted on the
sunny side of the house A few large
trees should also be planted to the
rear of the house for shade and for
background. If the house faces i
northerly direction, the same trees can