SUBURBAN GARDENING 



ditions for the display of their gorgeous flowers above cool, 

 green leaves. There, too, the Clematis in many varie- 

 ties may fling their lissom flower-decked shoots in com- 

 pany with Jessamine and Vine. A flower- way such as this 

 is of interest even in winter ; in spring the bursting 

 buds, and in summer the opening flowers transform it 

 into a little paradise for garden lovers. A plant that I 

 have used with peculiar success to form an indefinite 

 boundary is a most graceful creeper that passes by the 

 name of Polygonum baldschuanicum. In May and in 

 September, when the glory of the garden begins to wane, 

 the Polygonum is in full beauty with drooping panicles 

 of creamy blossom. This plant is really a most prodi- 

 gious grower, and will readily reach a height of 15 to 

 20 feet. It is often used with good effect against a 

 dark-leaved tree, such, for instance, as Cypress or other 

 Conifer. The boundary is the all important part of a 

 garden in the suburbs, and too much care can scarcely 

 be devoted to its planting. Few of us are so selfish as 

 to wish to shut out our neighbours altogether ; we are 

 not averse to his having glimpses of our little paradise, 

 providing our privacy is assured. Besides, as I have 

 pointed out, if we shut in the garden we also shut out 

 the sunshine. 



Within the space defined by the covered way or walls, 

 what shall we do ? We may do almost anything we 

 wish within the limitations imposed by the size of the 

 garden itself. Shall it be a Rose garden, a little paved 



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