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holly, mountain laurel, and rhododendrons, because these are 

 attractive the year round. 



In the garden, however, we want more colour, and for that 

 we have hitherto relied chiefly upon tender plants. The great 

 lesson that England has to teach us is that we can now rely chiefly 

 upon hardy plants which are more harmonious, dignified, and per- 

 manent, cost less to maintain, remain attractive two months longer, 

 and save us the ugliness and expense of annual digging. 



