102 GARDENS IN THE MAKING 



and in the deep borders or formal beds a large 

 variety of species can be planted with room for each 

 in abundance. A succession of brilliant colour 

 combinations, showing all the contrasts of contour 

 and growth, can thus be easily effected, and an 

 occasional failure will hardly be seen. The result- 

 ing picture, whether observed from near or far, will 

 be a vivid one, and we shall feel above all that our 

 garden is fulfilling its purpose. 



Let us suppose that we have hedged around a 

 square plot of ground, and have provided each of 

 its four sides with entrance gates or archways. 

 Within the hedge we can measure off some eight 

 to twelve feet for the border with which to surround 

 the garden ; next a flagged path, and within the 

 square thus formed we can trace a geometrical 

 pattern of flower beds all leading to the centre, 

 marked by a dial, a fountain, or a lead figure. The 

 border and the beds can be edged with box or 

 dwarf yew, or a curb of squared stone, tile, or 

 brick, thus keeping the walks trim and giving 

 the design a soft but durable distinctness. With 

 the lines thus laid we can fill the beds almost at 

 random ; the eye is satisfied with the limits set 



