CONTENTS 



PART IV: CALIFORNIA'S WAYS WITH GARDEN PLANTS. 



CHAPTER XIII. 



Page 

 Lawns and Ground Covers 115 



CHAPTER XIV. 

 The Rose 131 



CHAPTER XV. 

 The Carnation 148 



CHAPTER XVI. 

 The Chrysanthemum 153 



CHAPTER XVII. 



Open-air Herbaceous Plants 160 



CHAPTER XVIII. 

 Bulbs, Tubers and Roots 184 



CHAPTER XIX. 

 Flowers for Hot, Dry Regions 206 



CHAPTER XX. 

 Water Plants in California Gardens 213 



PART V: SHRUBS, TREES AND VINES. 



CHAPTER XXI. 

 Choice and Treatment of Arborescent Plants 217 



CHAPTER XXII. 

 Shrubs Approved for California Gardens 224 



CHAPTER XXIII. 

 Garden Palms for California 239 



CHAPTER XXIV. 

 Trees for Shade and Ornament 243 



CHAPTER XXV. 

 Climbing Plants for California Gardens 251 



PART VI: PLANT PROTECTION. 



CHAPTER XXVI. 



Methods Against Plant Pests and Diseases 255 



Index . 259 



