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them and the paths. These are occupied by roses 

 and other flowers. 



The garden is well placed in regard to its 

 " slips " (the outer portions), which are generally 

 about 40 ft. wide, and serve for coarser vegetables, 

 reserve flower-garden and small fruits, besides 

 affording another wall surface. In this particu- 

 lar garden a certain amount of ornamental plant- 

 ing has been introduced among the crops. The 

 long path that crosses A is bordered by lavender 

 and monthly roses, behind which come vegetables 

 again. The south slip is naturally a sheltered 

 part, and a sunny pleasant walk should always 

 be contrived here when space can be spared. 



This scheme is an excellent model. A decora- 

 tive feature might be introduced at the centre, or 

 at the most used gate A. The four-square plan 

 makes it easy for the gardener to arrange cropping. 

 It is awkward for him if (for example) the neces- 

 sary two rows of early peas on one section work 

 out to be two and a half rows for the same quan- 

 tity on another section ; for every part has to take 

 its turn in the rotation. 



Only trained fruit trees are inside this garden. 

 Standard trees are better grown in an orchard to 

 themselves. They take up much room, and cast 

 too broad shadows for crops to thrive near them. 

 Trained shapes such as cordon, espalier, fan and 

 pyramid forms are more suitable to associate with 

 crops, and neat espaliers on strained wires are an 



