THE GARDEN AND ITS ACCESSORIES 



trees are used in the beginning, and if care- 

 ful thought is given to the selection of the 

 garden's accessories, we may have in three 

 or four years a wealth of beauty that will 

 surpass our fondest dreams. 



A word concerning the planting of water 

 gardens, i. e., as much care should be given 

 to the arrangement of plants in water as on 

 land. Planting should be for mass effects. 

 Separate colors will look best when grouped 

 by themselves, and no plants should be al- 

 lowed to grow so thick as to cover too 

 much the surface of the water, for the 

 water is a necessary frame to enhance the 

 beauty of the flowers. 



One can rely safely on the descriptions 

 and rules for planting that are given by 

 reliable nursery catalogues and seed stores. 

 The best known varieties, both tender and 

 hardy, are handled by most plant dealers. 



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