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a peculiar interest and beauty to plantations and 

 shrubberies ; and, irf^all arrangements in regard to 

 planting, the autumnal effects of contrasted tints 

 should be considered, and for the next two months 

 we have every opportunity of observing how much 

 variety and how many charming effects may be ob- 

 tained by a judicious assortment and grouping of 

 trees and shrubs. In regard to bedding plants, the 

 most accurate estimate may be formed as to the suit- 

 ableness of the kinds which have been used this 

 season as regards soil, climate, and local circumstances, 

 as well as blending and contrasting of colour, as also 

 the method adopted in planting the beds. "Whatever 

 alterations are to be made in garden plans should be 

 definitely determined at once, so that the ground may 

 be trenched up, deciduous trees got into their 

 quarters before the earth begins to cool, and walks 

 and excavations made before unfavourable weather 

 begins to interfere with such operations. 



