CONTENTS 



(For Classified Index See Pages 251-256) 



CHAPTER I PLANNING THE HOME GROUNDS 



First Considerations in the Composition of a Garden Drives 

 Lawns Location of Dwelling House Treatment of the Shrubs, Belts, 

 Borders, Beds A Plea for Greater Seclusion. 



CHAPTER II LAWNS AND GRASS PLOTS 



, Establishing a New Lawn Seed Mixtures Care of the Lawn 

 Turfing. 



CHAPTER IH^-HEDGES AND FENCE? 



The Homeliness of the Enclosed Garden Best Plants for Hedges 

 Board Fences. 



CHAPTER IV TREES AND SHRUBS 



Beauty, Shade and Shelter from Trees Evergreen Trees and Shrubs 

 Street Trees Selection of Flowering Trees and Shrubs List of Bloom- 

 ing D>ates. 



CHAPTER V THE ROSE GARDEN 



Hardy Brier Roses, Climbing, Tea, Hybrid Tea, Hybrid Perpetual 

 Roses Preparation of Soil General Treatment Insects and Diseases. 



CHAPTER VI AMONG THE HARDY FLOWERS 



Combinations of Perennials Planning Hardy Borders Spring and 

 Autumn Planting Cultivation Staking Watering Lists of Alpines 

 and Perennials. 



Pea. 



CHAPTER VII A FEW OF "EVERYBODY'S FAVORITES" 

 Gladiolus Peony Gartn a Dahli a Chry santhemu m Iris Sweet 



CHAPTER VIII ANNUALS AND BIENNIALS 



Soils Sowing Combinations of Annuals Everlasting Flowers 

 Annuals for Cut Flowers Lesser-known Annuals Germination Table. 



CHAPTER IX BULBS AND TUBEROUS-ROOTED PLANTS 

 Preparation of Beds General Cultivation List of Bulbous Plants. 



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 CHAPTER X HARDY GARDEN FERNS 



Soil Position Selection of Kinds. 



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