CALIFORNIA GARDENS 



NO. 6 NATURAL GARDEN 



Whether large or small, a garden should be simple 

 in its design. Simplicity is the result of a well- 

 ordered plan by which the garden becomes not merely 

 a collection of trees, shrubs and flowers, but a cohe- 

 rent entity, charming as a whole as well as in its 

 details. Simplicity is the keynote in this little plan. 

 A wide path leads from the kitchen entrance to the 

 shed and small vegetable garden in the remotest part 

 of the lot. A narrow path branches to the right, 

 and after passing along the shrubbery line, joins 

 the first one again, leaving a kidney-shaped lawn in 

 the center. Beautiful flowering shrubs enclose the 

 place on all sides and give it a reasonable amount 

 of privacy. The planting on the lawn consists of a 

 few groups of choice shrubs and herbaceous plants 

 properly arranged. A suitable place for flowers is 

 provided in the corner near the bungalow. The plan 

 shows a small oval bed in an open space of lawn, 

 but a still better effect could be obtained by utilizing 

 the entire space for hardy perennials. In the right- 

 hand corner, at the far end of the garden, is a seat 

 surrounded by shrubbery. A flower bed runs along 

 the south side of the bungalow and across in front of 

 the porch. A hedge of low shrubs forms the bound- 

 ary on either side of the bungalow. The front is 

 open to the street, the lawn being continuous with 

 those of the adjoining properties. A few shrubs, 

 grouped near the porch and on either side of the 

 walk, complete the planting. The vegetable garden 

 contains a few vegetable beds and is large enough 

 to supply fresh vegetables for a small family. For 

 details about the planting list, see pages 8 and 116. 



BUNGALOW 

 N?I33 



PLAN NO. 6 

 Size of Lot 35'x150' 



