CHAPTER IX. 



GARDEN FLOWERS. 



HE lawn we have defined as includ- 

 ing trees, shrubs, rocks, etc., and, 

 above all, as specially essential, we 

 have included mown or closely cut 

 grass. We do not, therefore, find 

 on the lawn a proper place set 

 apart for flowers. They doubt- 

 less bloom here, there, and every- 

 where on existing trees, shrubs, and plants of all kinds. 

 Forming a very perceptible element of our enjoyment of 

 the lawn, they do not, however, make an actual part of our 

 lawn composition. It is the arrangement of foliage, of trees, 

 and shrubs, and grass that should compose and characterize 

 the lawn. Flowers there will doubtless be everywhere, on 

 the trees and shrubs and along the bases of masses of 

 foliage, where the hardy herbaceous plants will complete 

 and accentuate the charming junction of tree and shrub 

 foliage with lawn grass. 



But I believe in making a distinct and comfortable 

 155 



