

CITY GARDExNS. 



In a previous article, we have given some directions for the laying-out 

 and planting of city gardens: in the present number, we propose to continue 

 the subject. 



Where the gardens face the south, there is great opportunity for display; 

 but, where there is only a northern exposure, there are few plants that will 

 thrive. 



In many places, owing to constant dampness, and want of sun, it is 

 almost impossible to keep even grass alive; and the bare ground is not 

 ornamental. There are, however, some plants that will thrive in these 

 northern exposures, and which, though they produce few flowers, will 

 render the front-yard attractive. 



First the common periwinkle, — often called, though erroneously, myrtle, 

 botanically Vmca ttiajor and minor, — in its many varieties of single and 

 double, blue and white, and with dark-green and variegated leaves. Of 

 all these, however, the common variety, with dark-green evergreen leaves 

 and blue flowers, is the best for our purpose; all the others being of rather 

 delicate growth, and the variegated kinds a little tender in New England. 



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