PREFACE 



clay was advised by mistake for the bottom of a new 

 bed made in sandy ground, whereas 8 inches is none 

 too much, because, to a certain extent, clay next to 

 sand will absorb the sand, or vice versa. 



Fourth. Calceolaria was suggested rather hastily 

 and without first trying it in home soil. The author 

 must mention the disappointing venture with this 

 beautiful golden flower, which lends such a brilliant 

 effect to the English June gardens. An attempt to 

 grow it at home from English seed produced plants 

 of many leaves, but with insignificant flowers. Pos- 

 sibly in different soil and moister climate, results might 

 be otherwise. 



While my first book was devised entirely to meet 

 the amateur's long-felt want for the ABC of garden- 

 ing, with fortnightly advice for the untrained gardener, 

 this second book will, I hope, supply the more ex- 

 perienced gardener with a comprehensive scheme for 

 continuous bloom, as well as abbreviated plans in a 

 late chapter for those who would specialize in spring 

 and autumn displays. In addition there are some 

 other garden suggestions which may, I trust, be help- 

 ful to those who have not as yet gone deeply into this 

 interesting subject. 



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