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be utilized for colour, it will look well to have the same 

 proportions as the above, but to treat it as in Fig. 19. 

 Make special note, however, that a path must be placed 

 next to the high hedge, because, if the latter be of a 

 robust and greedy nature, it will impoverish any plants 

 that are put too close to it. 



FIG. 19. 



In a wind-swept garden, where it is difficult to protect 

 flowers sufficiently from cold winds, Fig. 20 is practical, 

 and also looks well. For preference we should choose a 

 hedge other than yew, because the projecting wings of the 

 hedge that forms recesses for flowers are so close to them 

 that they would rob all else of nourishment. Beech, nut, 

 or sweet-briar has a good effect. Near the coast, escallonia 

 or fuchsia may be chosen. 



