Fig. 95. Concrete Pool and Bog 



It will readily be seen that this illustration is the same pool shown on preceding page. 

 It has been greatly improved, however, by the addition of Bog Plants. A hollow square 

 of four cypress boards is laid in the pool, the inside square being S inches smaller than 

 concrete edge. It is also 3 inches lower, allowing a forward slope to the soil. Soil is 

 composed of peat, light soil and sand. The plants consist of such Bog Plants as can be 

 selected from the catalogues of seedsmen, or obtained by personal collection, consisting 

 largely of swamp ferns, Calla Lily, Myosotis (Forget-Me-Not). Ludwigia, Moneywort, 

 Wild Iris (Common Blue Flag), Pitcher Plant, Sundew and Parrot's Feather (plant hang- 

 ing over outside wall of pool). The small white flowers on the water are Water Snow- 

 flakes. Altogether this is a most delightful improvement and can be recommended as an 

 interesting experiment to make. 



This produces the same visual effect as the more substantial constructions shown in 

 Figs. 91 and 92. 



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