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of "feeding." Instead of digging deep and filling- in with ma- 

 nure, the florist takes sand and clay, and perhaps a little bone- 

 meal and aims, while it is kept growing, to produce a stunted 

 condition of the plant. This brings out coloring, like the leaves 



Photo 142 

 The Golden-bedder skirting Walk. 



of a thirsty, half-starved maple tree will "turn" even in sum- 

 mer. While the work of a florist is arduous, it is fraught with 

 endless pleasure, and surely he lives not in vain ! 



Remember "foliage plants" in general, require high feeding. 

 Make Coleus beds as rich as you like. 



It is all a matter of taste as to what plants any person or 



