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allowed to clamber up into the branches and fes- 

 toon themselves against the dark foliage. In this 

 country, Arbor Vitse, Hemlock and Spruce are the 

 best trees for the purpose and they afford a good 

 wind-break. It would be well to use Pin Oak in 

 combination with them, and not to plant too many 

 Norway Spruces as they are extremely heavy and 

 coarse. Arbor Vitse occidentalis and pyramidalis 

 will give the best effect. 



On page 261 there is a plan of a Rose garden. It 

 is enclosed by a Privet hedge, and a ribbon parterre 

 has been introduced into it for the sake of a little 

 variety. This is formed by Box edging, although 

 turf may be used instead. Turf is a bother to keep 

 nicely trimmed and it will get shabby. The idea is 

 to use the bed for bulbs in the Spring, Hyacinths, 

 or Narcissi or Tulips, when a little colour in the 

 Rose garden is not unwelcome. When these have 

 ripened they should be removed and some flower- 

 ing plants put in instead. Snapdragon is very good 

 for this purpose as it blooms well through the Sum- 

 mer and its foliage is graceful and a good green. 

 If the idea of this ribbon bed is not fancied, a 

 square or round one may be used in its place and 



