FLOWER GARDEX 



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Ornamental Water Water in almost any form adds greatly 

 to the attractiveness of a garden, park or pleasure ground. It should 

 he introduced, if practicable, when not already present, and 

 advantage should be taken of the opportunity it affords of lending 

 distinctive charms to the vicinity. As a rule an expanse of water 

 is most suitable in a hollow, in imitation of nature, and should not 



A HANDSOME GROl I> OK FOLIAGE PLANTS. PERADENIYA GARDENS. COMPRISING 



Chrysalidocarpus palm. Hcliconia insignia. Arntido tioini.v 



(VARIEGATED GRASS) AND PFRPLE-LEAVED CAXNXS. 



be too close to the dwelling house. An island with an irregular 

 outline and planted with suitable trees, shrubs, and perennials has 

 a pleasing effect, so long as it does not look too artificial. The 

 water margins should not be too thickly planted with trees or shrubs, 

 and, in order to provide a mirror for the reflection of the banks, at 

 least two-thirds of the water surface should be kept clear of foliage 



