156 PLANNING AND PLANTING 



and decaying foliage should be removed that the 

 border might appear neat and tidy at all times. 



Hardly a home but may have its perennial bor- 

 der. Even in the cramped quarters of the city, 

 many a small back yard that now is only an un- 

 sightly thing may be made a thing of beauty by 

 planting a perennial border on each side of the 

 walk, taking up the entire yard with the exception 

 of a small strip of grass on each side of the 

 walk, for there are perennials that are suited to 

 shady positions as well as to sunny places, and 

 what a pleasure and a delight such a planting 

 would be. 



Yes, wherever a strip of ground is available, 

 there you may have a perennial border that will 

 be delightful, and you will find that it will be 

 appreciated more and more. The better you 

 become acquainted with it the more delightful it 

 will prove to be. 



