DESIGNS FOR ORNAMENTAL GROUNDS. 17 



each separate color in one strip ; or with annuals, like Por- 

 tulaca, Phlox Drummondii, Nemophilas, etc., etc. 



At a, in Div. 30, there may be some Magnolias, a Cercis 

 Japonica, and one Berberis macrophylla, or Japonica. 



By mentioning exactly all the sorts of trees and shrubs 

 that I might employ, I do not intend to say that the laying 

 out may be a failure by employing other sorts, as corres- 

 ponding varieties in size and foliage will answer just as 

 well, but it will be noticed that I have mentioned no trees 

 of large size, except along the eastern boundary and the 

 play-ground. Indeed, of what use would it be to employ 

 Sugar Maples, Elms, Norway Maples, and Sycamores, 

 which after a few years would cover up half the width of 

 the place, and leave no room for good shrubbery and flow- 

 ers ; allow no sun in the place, and even prevent the turf 



Fig. 2. SECTION OF ROAD WITH SINGLE DRAIN. 



from growing under their extended shade ? It would be 

 as sensible as to place in a small drawing-room a table, of 

 which the four corners would touch the four walls. 



In the selection of the right kind of plants is the whole 

 secret of the art. 



The walks in such a regular garden must be as well 

 graded as possible, and on the same level as the turf, 

 which ought not to overreach them more than 1 or 1 

 inch. Very narrow walks, unless the grass is frequently 

 clipped, often look like ditches. 



To establish such walks, if there is any drainage re- 

 quired, the digging out of the soil before stoning ought 

 to be as clearly denned and done as well as the dressing 

 of the top. 



The best way to dig them out is, in general, for single 

 drains, according to the diagram, figure 2, and where 



