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WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 1924 - | Te] ANDSCAPE DEPARIMENT CVJSHING SMITH Mia APPRECIATION OF THE LANDSCAPE A renowned landscape painter such as Corot had the power to create scenes from the native country side which brought to the public sacred thoughts of home, with the added idealistic and spir- [itualistic beauty with which he could en- dow each subject. To describe a scene with mere words is most difficult, if not impossible, un- less one sees with his own eyes the pan- orama of beauty. Colors evasive in their subtle tints, vistas of magic and trees of majestic size, or the power of a Niagara Falls each mean little to one who has never seen landscapes from any save a tenement room window. 1t is this elu- sive charm which we are gradually 'throughout our great country bringing to the dweller of the cities, sometimes to his very door, and other times through our present forms of economical trans- portation taking him to its borders in comfort and within a short space of time. iU.58, Rich fia Scenery One who may have traveled about this great United States realizes that no other country offers such variety in scen- ic beauty. On every hand are bits of native landscape which are gradually be- ing preserved by loving hands so that future generations may enjoy their charm. Stephen Mather has portrayed the majesty of many of our national parks, and it is here that our govern- ment has taken its first steps to encourage the public to enjoy the uncut slopes of the mountains of our western country. In recent years the national forest service on their extensive forest holdings has developed through a landscaped engin- eer a classification of the various uses to which the national forests might nat- urally be put. Some lend themselves to mountain climbing ; others to camping on the shores of an inland lake; others to a somewhat thrilling canoe trip among a chain of lakes and rushing water- falls; others to game fishing in the tumbling mountain streams. For a small sum each year we may lease space for a cottage, where as a part of the forest service we not only regain our health but act as a ranger in a small and yet helpful 'way. Camps are .being estab- lished with proper sanitary facilities, and "roads are being built which wind up the slopes to vantage points from which the panorama oi great distances may be sub- limely viewed. State Parks Approved Some of the states have not been back- ward in their realization of the need of state parks and reservations for each state. The enthusiasm of the various sections of the country for the scene or section within the state which to their mind is most worthy of preservation is the one factor which has made possible our national parks and national forests. Such an appeal should also be possible throughout the state of Illinois, where we have a great variety of scenery, from the prairie views to the gorges of the north, «from the inland lakes to the riv- ers as they flow into the Father of Waters. In Cook county lest our children lose forever 'their heritage in native scenery, the forest preserves have been created which will afford the future generations a glimpse of what this section of our great state has been. To have such a fringe of open country so near to the rush of the city is indeed an undertak- ing which deserves the cordial support of the entire body politic. Hold Trust Position Parks for our communities in this|- section should also be made the subject of careful thought and foresight. The various park boards having this work un- der their control have a trust which is withal both important and full of grave responsibility to the public. Where such tracts can be secured with their natural stand of trees, then the problem becomes one of preservation and some clearing so that the public may use the areas. But where we start with virgin open plowed land, or made-land as is the case on some of our north shore water-fronts, then the difficulties of creating scenery Edo d bd bod bd dd odd dod dodob od dob boobed NOW IS THE TIME For Annuals Bedding Plants and window Boxes F. MUELLER FLORIST Cut Flowers and Pot Plants. Scott and Linden Ave. HUBBARD WOODS Phone Winnetka 437 BEAUTIFY YOUR HOME LALLA AL II ELT TE TERT YT XY Tr) (XIII IL LILI LTI LLY) at A TELE EEE EEE EEE EE TE LEAL LITITITITETY TYTN of charm become at times almost unsur- mountable. With parks scattered about through the communities it becomes in- creasingly important that each have its distinct characteristics. One may con- tain public gardens with their blaze of colorful flowers. Another may be nat- uralistic in character with winding walks and drives, similar to a country or driv- ing park. Still another may be a zool- ogical garden and park with the ever appealing groups of animals in their na- tive haunts. Another may be an arbore. tum where the flora of the section is at- tractively displayed and properly label- ed for the education and enjoyment of the community. Yet another may contain play apparatus and playground facilities for the children of the community. If this is the case then these playgrounds should be scattered about the various villages so that they can be reached con- veniently by the children. Such a play- ground may be in connection with the schools, or perhaps a community cen- ter, or it may be a part of the develop- ment of a large park. Wherever the park be located, and whatever its use, it should be properly policed, and controll ed by the municipality. Avoid Park Buildings Another phase of park development which the writer would mention is that of encroachment of public buildings upon the areas devoted to the enjoyment of scenery. Avoid the erection of build- ings of any kind, except shelters or pa- vilions" which have a part in the design and development of our parks. The larger structures cut off the views of the landscape picture, dwarf the effect of the broad vistas, and in many other ways detract from the use ta which the park has been dedicated, the develop- ment or preservation of natural scenery. We can achieve much in our commun- ity when we encourage the provision of adequate parks, when we support their development, and in so doing spread be- fore those who might not otherwise un- derstand the beauties of the native land- scape which is our heritage from years gone by. It is the sincere hope of the writer that the day may be at hand when every citizen may- pause long en- ough each day to truly appreciate the countryside which God has given us. CUSHING SMITH, Landscape Architect. odo ode odo oe odo oo oe ode obo oe oe oo of oo ode oe of obo oe oe oe oe oe oe JERRY KUCERA'S Perennial Garden at 1050 Oak Street, Cor. Rosewood Avenue, Winnetka, Il. All kinds of Perennial plants and Shrubs for sale, also best mixture of Gladioli from 40c to $1.00 per doz. For any kind of Landscape Gardening call Winnetka 329. of oe ode ode oe ode ode oo obo of ode oo ob ood ode obo of ob of oe oe fe oe ofoofe of of ode odo oo oo oe odo oh oo oo chr obo Boo he fo obo ob op "oof obs of oo of obs oe ob od ooo ob ob oo ood od oo fo oh ood Husbandmen to Meet at Poorland Farm A state farmers' picinic and field meet- ing will be held at Poorland Farm near Tonti, Marion county, Illinois, Friday, The College of Agriculture, University of Illinois, and the Illinois Farmers' Institute are co-operating with in June 27. the Hopkins Memorial association staging this big annual event at Poor- land Farm. Farmers from all parts of the state will be in attendance, and it will be the largest and most important agricultural meeting of the summer. Poorland farm was purchased by Dr. Cyril G. Hopkins nearly twenty-five years ago for the purpose of trying out and demonstrating his theories of profit- able soil treatment, including the idea of permanent soil fertility. This par- ticular farm was selected because of its extreme poverty of soil. The soil treat- ment consisted in applications of ground limestone and finely ground raw rock phosphate, a rotation of crops includ- ing legumes with the application of such manure and crop residues as the farm produced. In the course of time this treatment increased the fertility of the fields so treated that they have equalled and often exceeded the productiveness of the lands of the better prairie soils of the state. After the inspection of the crops, a special program including talks by prom- inent soil fertility specialists and prom- inent farmers will be presented. Dean Mumford, Dr. Burlison and Professor Bauer of the university will speak. C. E. Hopkins, a brother of Dr. Hopkins, and superintendent at Poorland Farm for several years, will give the history of the farm and detail information of crop yields. Ralph Allen, president of the Hopkins Memorial association; Frank I. Mann, A. N. Abbott, J. C. B. Heaton, Ferdinand Kohl, Frank H. McKelvey, an dothers will also address the meeting. STUDENTS PLAN PLAY A reception and "Get-together" for summer school students of the Na- tional Kindergarten and Elementary college was held in Harrison hall, 2944 Michigan blvd, on Monday eve- ning, June 23. Representatives from 18 states responded to the roll-call. The calendar for the week also in- cludes a Stunt Party on Friday eve- ning, June 27, with original stunts by each dormitory and a play "The Fatal Quest--a tragedy in three acts" by Miss Clara Baker, which will be presented by the faculty of the college. FOR SALE Trees, Shrubs and Perennials BARGAINS John Ostrowsky 1487 Asbury Avenue, Hubbard Woods Phone Winnetka 546-J Frank Borovicka Let me give you an es- timate on your FLOW. ER BOX PLANTING. It is also time to set out your annuals. 746 Center St. Phone 283 WINNETKA [EN J haba lL EL LLL LL LL EE Xr EL LE LL LL EEL] LJ Attractive Garden Furnishings at attractive prices One of our Art Stone Benches in a shady nook and an Art Stone Bird Bath in the open, where our beautiful song birds may sip, bathe and sing. Who can imagine anything more charming than this. $15.00 You may now order direct from Mfg. at a great saving. Phone or write for salesman to call with sample. North Shore Garden Beautifiers Wilmette, 111. 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