CHILDREN'S GARDENS 



One of the most successful and satisfactory 

 bloomers is the Anemone japonica alba. It is 

 hardy in the Northern States and blooms from 

 September until frost. It requires rich soil to 

 bring it to its highest perfection, and is easily 

 propagated by root-cuttings, even the strong 

 fibrous roots producing plants which will prob- 

 ably bloom the following year. 



New and good things constantly introduced 

 into the garden, and means of propagation 

 taught, will enable the children to become fa- 

 miliar with the most desirable plants and their 

 methods of culture and perpetuation. When 

 the beds are rearranged in the autumn, and 

 masses of plants separated for replanting, 

 there will be hundreds of plants to be given 

 away, which the children will receive with in- 

 telligent interest and sufficient knowledge to 

 care for them properly. 



Clumps of Digitalis Foxgloves planted 

 near the Peonies will send up their tall and 

 graceful spikes during June and July, and 

 make an attractive, effective accent for the cen- 

 ter of the garden. Plant Canterbury Bells in 

 the opposite sides. Within this area mass 

 White Lupins, Delphinium Larkspur Antir- 

 rhinum Snapdragon and Aquilegia Colum- 

 bine. 



Shirley Poppies and Carnation Poppies will 

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