CALIFORNIA GARDENS 



NO. 18 HEATH GARDEN 



The great beauty of the heath (Erica) 

 can only be judged by those who have 

 seen it growing naturally on mountains 

 and moors, where it is among the most 

 beautiful of plants in the effect of broad 

 masses. Such picturesque effects, of 

 course, can be shown only in large gar- 

 dens, but to enjoy their beauty a small 

 one is large enough to grow a few hardy 

 heaths on a small scale. The heaths are 

 easy to cultivate and when once estab- 

 lished, they need very little attention. 

 There are many charming kinds which 

 are hardy in the northern and eastern 

 states, the tender ones, however, may be 

 grown in the southern and southwestern 

 states. This plan shows a little heath 

 garden 50 x 65. The extreme end of the 

 garden is composed of coniferous trees, 

 which form a splendid background. The 

 sides are planted with shrubs, which 

 group harmoniously with the heath and 

 at the same time form a screen to hide 

 some feature which is out of harmony. 

 The ground is gently undulating and 

 slopes slightly towards the central path, 

 thus giving a naturally broken surface, 

 which will prevent the possibility of 

 monotony. The heath is planted in 

 groups of irregular shape with no dis- 

 tinct dividing line between the different 

 species. For details about the planting 

 list, see pages 8 and 116. 





PLAN NO. 18 

 Size of Lot 50'x150' 



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