University of Massachusetts Amherst - Index Yearbook (Amherst, MA)

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They have traveled the European continent through, and have brought home the best of the material found, giving to it all that characteristic American finish which, though indescribable, is always to be detected. AVe cannot here go into lengthy discussion of the technicalities of tlie art ; but its foundation is such a thorough knowledge of the various charac- teristics of the many species of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants, and the numerous varieties, that under the hand of the artist nature, ever willing to be led, may take on a new beauty. He needs to know what part color and form play in beautifying the landscape ; how to produce any desired effect of view, whether of greater extent, height, or smoothness. While the painter sees a picture from one point alone, the artist in this case must make all glimpses of his work beautiful. It is to learn from Natvn-e her intents, and perfect them, to know her laws and follow them, that should guide him who would be an artist in landscape gardening. What is there that offers more possibilities of picturesqueness, a larger field for taste, skill, and labor, than landscape art? What higher ambition, than to paint a picture on nature ' s own background, more beautiful than any sylvan glade on woven canvas.? What higher reward for industry could one ask than to have made a thing of beauty and joy forever ? Every year the demands for competent persons in this almost new profession are increasing. The American people are fast seeing that the work requires a true artist. With a large wealthy class desiring beautiful country homes, what better chance to choose a life work that shall be a source of pleasure as well as of profit? 24

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GIX. ft THE short time that we have been at Aggie has been full of interesting incidents, and doubtless will be remembered as one of the pleasantest terms in our college life. In spite of mathematical difficulties, in spite of setting-up exercises, in spite of the ravages of a harmless Owl Club, we have lost none of the brave-hearted men who entered last Sep- tember. Soon after college opened, we accepted a challenge from Ninety-eight to a rope pull. When the day arrived and our teams took their places on the Campus, it was found that the Sophomore team had heels the like of which we never before had seen. They differed much from the ordinary, and appeared to be a cross between a celery banker and a Japanese plow. The referee, however, showed his spirit of fairness by ruling out these monstrosi- ties. The vSophomores reluctantly yielded to this decision, and cut off barely enough to answer requirements. With what remained they were able to win fifteen feet of rope, which they could hardly have done with ordinaiy foot wear. In football we challenged them, but they would not play, thus forfeit- ing the game. Our figures were placed on the walks, but after much dis- cussion the matter was compromised by removing all figures vmtil after the next contest. 26