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dizers have worked with a view of perfecting the flower even 

 though it may dwarf the plant. A very fine display of the 

 "flowering" sorts are shown in Photo 139. A beautiful contrast 

 is brought out by the use of the variegated Abutilon as a border 

 plant, seen in the picture. This is at Mr. Robt. Pitcairn's, Ells- 

 worth Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. ; and very high credit is due Mr. Robt. 

 A. Smith, florist to the establishment, (he is seen among the 

 Cannas,) for his efficient services in producing such excellent re- 

 sults. In growing "foliage plants," (that is, those grown for 

 the display of the leaf,) feed heavily, the richer the food, the bet- 

 ter the foliage. 



The Echeverias are now used with very marked effective- 

 ness in ornamental flower-beds. Photo 140 was a most exquis- 

 ite piece of work. This I found in a small park in Allegheny, 

 Pa. Would gladly "give credit" to the one who executed the 

 splendid design, but did not learn his name. As can be seen, 

 a mound was raised and planted with the different shades of Al- 

 thernantheras, a panel being used for the figure so finely planned 



Photo 140 

 Skillful Work in Small Park, Allegheny, Pa. 



