LAWN AND FLOWER GARDEN 109 



planted is small single specimens here and there about 

 the lawn would be sufficient, and when well established 

 would grow a long time and often spread to very large 

 masses. When the space is larger, collections of the 

 popular perennials will give much pleasure. 



Thus a large collection of choice varieties of peonies, 

 phloxes, iris, etc., would be attractive and might become 

 a source of some profit. In arranging shrubs and all 

 kinds of plants upon the lawn it is most satisfactory to 

 have them around the outsides, leaving as broad an ex- 

 panse of lawn as possible. The lawn and the groups can 

 in this way be more easily cared for. The border of the 

 beds and spaces about each individual tree, shrub or 

 plant should be cut true and smooth so that the lawn- 

 mower may cut close up and the edges need no trim- 

 ming with the grass hook or edge shears. 



Borders along the boundary line may be often planted 

 with good effect of mixed perennials, the taller ones like 

 the golden glow, hollyhock, larkspur, etc., being planted 

 in the rear and others grading down to the lowest in 

 front. 



Lawn Annuals or Bedding Plants. 



Many annuals or tender bedding plants are grown in 

 beds upon the lawn with good effect. For these the 

 soil must be prepared as for perennials or shrubs. If 

 very dry and much exposed to the sun, such plants as 

 coleus, portulaca, sedums, calendula, cercopsis, lantana, 

 nasturtium, petunia, oxalis, zinnias, French marigold, 

 gourds, castor beans, etc., will generally succeed. When 

 there is more moisture and a deep rich soil a greater 

 variety may be grown. Such plants as geraniums, 

 cannas, dahlias, gladiolus, sweet peas, morning-glories, 

 pansies, forget-me-nots, etc., are especially available. 



In a very deep moist soil many kinds of lilies will sue- 



