24 FLOWER GARDENING 



Apply a thin wash of water color to the sec- 

 tions, before the letters and numbers are put on; 

 the indication will be all the clearer. In the final 

 stage it is advisable to color the entire plan, using 

 green for all grass plots and brown, gray or brick 

 color for the paths, according to the material. 



Catalogues begin to come along in January; so 

 that these may be gone through and the selection 

 of plants and seeds made as the work of planning 

 progresses. Early decision and early placing of 

 orders is wise ; you get the pick of the stock, which 

 sometimes runs out altogether before the late- 

 comers have been heard from. There is no danger 

 that early orders will be shipped too soon; they 

 merely take precedence, 



