74 BOOK OF GARDEN PLANS 
the dwarf Heaths and suitable bog herbs, while the marshy area in the 
west meadow will ultimately be devoted entirely to marsh herbs whose 
bright summer colors will be seen even from across the water in the di- 
rection of the house. (See list.) The shore next to the lawn is de- 
veloped very simply as the short abrupt slope above it cuts it off from 
sight from the house. 
On this plan each l/etter indicates a tree growing naturally; each 
number a group of six or more shrubs or herbs as the key list shows. 
Remember that the aquatics are to be so placed that the pond will have 
considerable area of open water, not only in the middle, but in places 
along the shore. 
A SMALL POND WITH GOOD PROPORTION OF WATER LILIES 
AND OPEN WATER 
