THE FORMAL GARDEN 



produce a wilderness of bloom all summer. 

 New varieties of Gladioli corms, planted at 

 different times, will produce a succession of 

 blooming. 



Many of the perennials and biennials lose 

 their beauty early in the season, and it is well 

 to prepare for the autumn blooming. 



Dahlias come in such fine variety of form 

 and color and are so decorative that clumps 

 planted between the Phlox and Lilies will add 

 character to the garden, when other plants no 

 longer charm. 



The blossoms of the Asters are desirable in 

 the autumn; and during late September and 

 early October the attraction of the garden will 

 be enhanced by a profusion of choice pink and 

 white varieties. Seedlings can be planted in 

 every vacant spot in the spring, and as the 

 flowers pass the plants can be cut down, giving 

 the Asters space for development. 



The suggestions for this garden include 

 tones of green, yellow, white, lavender, and 

 pink, with a dash of darker color in the Dahlias. 

 Other combinations of red, orange, and blue 

 will suggest themselves, and be expressive of 

 individual taste. 



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