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THE ENGLISH FLOWER GARDEN. 



through the tree-leaves. Gardens of great beauty may be made in 

 the shade gardens of greater charm than those who know not the 

 store of plants for this purpose little dream of, and not confined to the 

 hardy plant alone, but including also shrubs as well as the hardy 

 Azaleas. These are never so fine as when seen in shady or half shady 

 places in a wood, as at Dropmore and Coolhurst, their colours more 

 intense from the subdued light, and the flowers more lasting in the shade. 

 Air, shade, and light are a trinity essential about a country house, and 

 we cannot enjoy any one of them unless some thought is given to all. 



Sun and Shade. (The Hoo, Welwyn) 



