70 FLOWER GARDENING 
Make a border that leads somewhere, a double 
one whenever you can do so. In the case of a very 
wide rectangular border that ends at a boundary 
line, arrive at a similar result by running a path 
nearly through it lengthwise. The peculiar ad- 
vantages of the double border are the creation of 
delightful vistas and the greater enjoyment of a 
stroll where attention is not confined to one side. 
A narrow strip of turf between a border and a 
path always has a refreshing look, but in the con- 
sideration of this it must be remembered that the 
care of it is no small item, looking through the 
year. The strip is not easy to mow and there are 
the edges to be cut, as well as the grass ends to be 
trimmed from time to time. Altogether it will be 
far less trouble to let the border come down to the 
walk. Even when the walk is of dirt, gravel, 
ground stone or ashes, it does not take much time 
to keep the line comparatively straight. 
Borders are best managed when they are a mat- 
ter of gradual growth. A good way is to begin at 
the house and make only one, or a section of it if it 
is to be very long, the first year. Add the other as 
time goes by. Then when the borders have to be 
made over, assuming that they are hardy, all the 
work will not come in one year. Again, delay 
allows time for the accumulation of experience in 
border-making and the propagation of stock that, 
perhaps, is beyond one’s mean to buy in quantity. 
Nothing is lost and a great deal is gained by going 
slowly. 
