Arrangement of a Pleasure Garden 



which will flower in their turn almost throughout the year. 

 Further, they should be well arranged and well cultivated. 

 A good belt of shrubs around the outskirts of a garden, 

 and a broad expanse of lawn within, often gives a much 

 more pleasing effect than if several groups of shrubs were 

 used to break up the lawn. When planting shrubs some 

 idea of the size and form they will eventually take will be 

 absolutely essential, in order that they be not overcrowded. 

 There is really no harm in planting shrubs fairly close at 



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FIG. 27. Shrubs. FIG. 28. 



Faulty arrangement. Pleasing arrangement. 



G Grass. S Shrubs. 



first, if a firm resolution is made to thin them out as re- 

 quired, but experience shows us that it is easier to make 

 the resolution than to keep it. In view of this it is perhaps 

 better to advise planting thinly at first, and if the ground 

 seems bare to plant the vacant spaces with flowering plants, 

 which will latterly have to be removed. Whenever it is 

 possible a margin should be left for flowers, either annuals 

 or perennials. There is a large variety of plants especially 

 suited to this position, and the intending grower should 

 make a point of viewing some garden where they are known 

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