Two-Cottage Gardens 
enchanting to the eye. The stem-rooting varieties of 
Lilies enjoy such a position because of the shade 
afforded to their roots. 
At the end of this border a length of trellis will divide 
it from the back garden, rendering the latter as 
secluded as possible, and also enclose a small open 
space by the kitchen door. The archway through the 
trellis is so arranged that the view from the window at 
the back of the house is quite clear to the garden 
beyond. A few creepers can be trained on the trellis 
and over the archway. 
Looking through the window, the eye will travel on 
through the archway down the path, on one side of 
which can be arranged a border of hardy flowers and 
annuals. I shall later give a suggestive list of plants 
suitable for this border, indicating by the numbers 
shown in the plan the positions foreach. On the other 
side of the path should be planted a simple border of 
Lavender, preferably one of the dwarf-growing varieties, 
because they are more suitable for a small garden. 
Lavandula spicata nana compacta is a good variety. 
Carpet the ground under the Lavender with purple 
Aubrietias, among which plant spring and autumn 
Crocuses. All of these will thrive without being dis- 
turbed for several years, and such a border will be 
bright during the greater part of the year. 
The path itself can be of any material that is neat 
and dry. Bricks on edge are suggested in the plan, 
and as these quickly take on a rich brown-red tone, are 
not offensive to the eye. In the crevices between the 
bricks some of the common, close-growing Sediums 
should be allowed to ramble. The centre of the path 
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