CALIFORNIA GARDENS 



NO. 15. DUTCH BULB GARDEN 



Spring flowering bulbs are included 

 among the plants specialized in garden 

 making. The Dutch Bulb Garden is 

 particularly welcome, because it dis- 

 plays its gorgeous bloom in a season, 

 when the desire for flowers is greatest. 

 The effect of these splendid flowers is 

 superb, and nothing could excel the ex- 

 treme beauty of the picture presented 

 by their radiance, contrasted with the 

 dark blue hue of the brick walks and 

 the luxuriant green of the hedge, that 

 forms the boundary of such a garden. 



A Dutch Bulb Garden should be 

 severely formal, and the accompanying 

 plan shows a very convenient arrange- 

 ment of paths and beds. In the middle 

 of the central bed is a sun-dial, four beds 

 placed around a circular path and sur- 

 rounded by four corner beds alternated 

 with four circular ones. In the middle 

 of the outer border near the house is 

 placed a garden seat, painted white. The 

 walks are of blue brick. A Dutch Bulb 

 Garden is easiest of all to care for, as 

 the majority of the bulbs are permanent 

 and increase in beauty from year to 

 year. The main point is to obtain and 

 plant the best kinds, it is only these that 

 give the best display. For details about 

 the planting list, see pages 8 and 116. 



PLAN NO. 15 

 Size of Lot 50'x145' 



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