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V. - Anemones and "Azured Harebells" . 133 



VI. Columbine and Broom-flower . . . 137 



SUMMER: "SWEET SUMMER BUDS" . . . . . 145 

 I. "Morning Roses Newly Washed with 



Dew" 145 



II. "Lilies of All Kinds" .... | . 160 



III. Crown-Imperial and Flower-de-Luce . 167 



IV. Fern and Honeysuckle .... . 175 

 V. Carnations and Gilliflowers . . . 181 



VI. Marigold and Larkspur .... 189 

 VII. Pansies for Thoughts and Poppies for 



Dreams 200 



VIII. Crow-flowers and Long Purples . . 207 



IX. Saffron Crocus and Cuckoo-flowers . 210 



X. Pomegranate and Myrtle . . . . 215 



AUTUMN: "HERBS or GRACE" AND "DRAMS OF 



POISON" 224 



I. Rosemary and Rue 224 



II. Lavender, Mints, and Fennel . . . 231 



III. Sweet Marjoram, Thyme, and Savory 236 



IV. Sweet Balm and Camomile . . . 243 

 V. Dian's Bud and Monk's-hood Blue . 246 



WINTER: "WHEN ICICLES HANG BY THE WALL" . 253 



I. Holly and Ivy . . . . . . . 253 



II. Mistletoe and Box 261 



PART THREE 

 PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS 



THE LAY-OUT OF STATELY AND SMALL FORMAL GAR- 

 DENS 269 



I. The Stately Garden 271 



