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walls in a thin sheet of uniform surface. But 

 of the climbing roses, clematis, jasmines, honey- 

 suckle, and wistaria we cannot be too prodigal. 



I have already referred to the necessity for 

 not overdoing the whites in the garden. White 

 tells more strongly than any colour, and scat- 

 tered whites have a tendency to degrade the 

 colours with which they are associated. But 

 white may be used in a way to produce an 

 admirable effect if it be the right kind of white. 

 It is essential that it be used in the mass, and I 

 know of no more beautiful feature for a garden 

 than a dense group of Lilium candidum, its 

 pure white petals softened and modified by 

 the yellow anthers and their reflections. 



There are certain plants and shrubs which 

 have a special claim to be treated as 

 "specimens," affording us a means of adding 

 interest to a lawn. One of the best of these is 

 the yucca, which is hardy and evergreen, and 

 throws up a fine, bold spike of creamy flowers. 

 It should be placed where it will be sheltered 

 from cold winds, and preferably in association 

 with other shrubs. 



The pampas grass is another equally valuable 

 plant, too familiar to need description. It is 



