SIBLEY C. SMITH 



exclude, however, the use of many different kinds 

 of plants in small clumps. Many are used in this 

 garden, among them Iris reticulata, Abelia rupestris, 

 Lilium rubellum. Anemone blanda. Iris cristata, 

 Crocus speciosus, Iberis sempervirens, and Helleborus 

 nigra. It is necessary, of course, to plant these 

 many kinds in very small quantities, but this will 

 not limit their effectiveness as they are seen 

 at the closest range. They have to be subordi- 

 nated, however, to the general seasonal effect and 

 be in harmony with its color. The seasonal dis- 

 play here of Narcissus and Darwin Tulips in the 

 spring, of Japanese Anemones, Asters, Snapdragons, 

 and Chrysanthemums in the fall gives a unity not 

 to be overlooked but strongly emphasized in the 

 small garden. 



In the design of the garden every effort was 

 made to make it attractive during the cold months 

 of the year. The space saved through the elimi- 

 nation of all summer blooming flowers has been 

 used for a liberal planting of small evergreens. 

 Euonymus radicans, kept closely clipped, forms the 

 edging of the central beds. Andromeda, Laurel, 

 Pachysandra, and the dainty Daphne cneorum 

 make a narrow shrubbery along the wall. Japanese 

 Yew, Japanese Holly, and Azalea are planted along 



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