LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS 



A small garden full of variety and charm Frontispiece 



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Does this look like a promising garden spot? . 16 



The result of a flower lover's work in one year ■ 16 



As a low hedge plant the hydrangea paniculata is 

 unexcelled 17 



A lovely mass of heliotrope, ageratum and 

 tritomas 48 



A successful treatment of a triangular space 

 between drives 49 



Red and white tulips used as a border for shrub- 

 bery 74 



A wide border of hyacinths and pansies ... 75 



A small back yard devoted to roses .... 102 



A rose arch is a most effective support for climb- 

 ing roses 103 



A thrifty window box two months after planting. 124 



Vmes effectively used as porch decoration . . 125 



Funkia overhanging a pool planted with water 

 poppies 142 



Iris used as a border for a pond 143 



A hardy border of larkspur and hollyhocks . . 152 



Foxglove planted against a background of shrub- 

 bery 153 



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