292 Miscellaneous Hints on Gardening 



In making a gravel path, a good drainage founda- 

 tion can be made by placing under the gravel a 

 layer of cinders two or three inches deep. 



Stone and cement walks should be placed a little 

 higher than the surface of the ground in order that 

 the water may drain off as fast as it falls. Walks 

 laid a little below the surface are more attractive 

 probably, but if one would avoid wet feet and bad 

 colds, a little more practicality and a little less 

 artistic sense should be displayed. 



Asparagus roots, planted for the growth of the 

 tops, will yield splendid results when making up a 

 bouquet of flowers that have little or no foliage. 



The leaves of carrots make very pretty foliage 

 when mixed with flowers which have no foliage. 



The leaves of beets lend a touch of color to a spot 

 which is in need of it. When planted among the 

 flowers few will recognize them as the common 

 vegetable beet. They should not be set nearer 

 than four inches apart and should be well fertilized 

 that they may grow rich, handsome leaves. 



Water cress added to the collection in the tank will 

 not be thought of as a vegetable and it well repays the 

 gardener for his trouble, branching out prettily as 

 it does. 



