Formation of a Flower Garden 



but not far from the house itself. It should be sheltered 

 on all sides, and yet in such a way as to afford a maximum 

 of sunlight. Such attributes belong to the rose garden 

 shown in Fig. 2 1 . That figured in Fig. 2 2 is sheltered by 

 a tall belt of rhododendrons, which being of different 

 varieties give quite a picture when in flower. One or two 

 other designs of rose gardens are given (Figs. 23, 24). 

 There need be nothing very elaborate about any of these. 

 In fact a rose garden must possess a keynote of simplicity 

 if it is going to be useful, and to appeal to those possessing 

 good taste. Provision should be made to grow roses as 

 standards, as bush trees, as pillar, and wall plants, and let 

 not the beautiful briars be forgotten. 



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