96 FAMILIAR GARDEN FLOWERS. 



In cases where the elements are at war with choice 

 hardy plants, there is a way (jut of the difficulty by 

 growing them in pots, in frames, and in unheated plant- 

 houses, as we then obtain for them protection against keen 

 winds and the smoke and dust of the town. 



While the winds whistle and the rains descend, 

 probably the most desirable of all possible toys for a lover 

 of hardy plants is a neat span-roofed house with central 

 walk through, and raised beds of ea,rth on each side, 

 sujjported by brick walls and faced with clean-washed sea- 

 shells or small pebbles, on which the p(jt-plants are placed 

 to enjoy the fullest light near the glass and disjalay their 

 beauties to visitors. The cost of such a house is but 

 trifling as compared with its servicealjleness and comfort, 

 and it should be considered a proper supplement or adjunct 

 to the rockery and Alpine garden. 



