198 GARDEN DESIGN 



drons a specially prepared piece of land is neces- 

 sary. The term " American " covers all those 

 shrubs that dislike lime, and thrive best in peaty 

 loam. The outlying parts of a garden make the 

 best situation for them, as large masses informally 

 placed are most effective. It may suitably con- 

 nect with a wild garden and be laid out on the 

 same principles. 



An evergreen garden makes a change in the 

 general arrangement. It is pleasant in the winter 

 and also in the summer after the glare of other 

 parts. The sudden transition from a long brilliant 

 herbaceous border through an arch into a grass 

 plot surrounded by clipped yew with ilex behind 

 is a delightful sensation. In the one I have in my 

 mind the very walks have become mossy, and the 

 only ornaments besides the seats are golden yews 

 clipped into balls, standing on the grass. 



A brown or a golden garden may be contrived 

 by choosing only copper-leaved, or golden varie- 

 gated shrubs. Gardens in special colours are 

 becoming fairly common, and those devoted to 

 campanulas, or dianthus of differents sorts are 

 charming and interesting. The formal style is 

 well adapted to those specialised portions, but 

 the modern tendency is to apply our increased 

 horticultural resources to augmenting the jumble 

 that is the nurseryman's delight, 



