CONTENTS 



(For Classified Index See Pages 251-254) 



CHAPTER I — Planning the Home Grounds 



First Considerations in -the Composition of a Garden — Drives — 

 Lawns — Location of Dwelling House — ^Treatment of the Shrubs, Belts, 

 Borders, Beds — A Plea for Greater Seclusion. 



CHAPTER n— Lawns and Grass Plots 



Establishing a New Lawn — Seed Mixtures — Care of the Lawn — 

 Turfing. 



CHAPTER III— Hedges and Fences 



The Homeliness of the Enclosed Garden— Best Plants for Hedges — 

 Board Fences. 



CHAPTER IV— Trees and Shrtjbs 



Beauty, Shade and Shelter from Trees — ^Evergreen Trees and Shrubs 

 — Street Trees — Selection of Flowering Trees and Shrubs— List of Bloom- 

 ing Dates. 



CHAPTER V— The Rose Garden 



Hardy Brier Roses, Climbing, Tea, Hybrid Tea, Hybrid Perpetual 

 Roses — Preparation of Soil — General Treatment — Insects and Diseases. 



CHAPTER VI — ^Among the Hardy Flowers 



Combinations of Perennials — Planning Hardy Borders — Spring and 

 Autumn Planting — Cultivation — Staking — Watering — Lists of Alpines 

 and Perennials. 



CHAPTER VII— A ,Few op "Everybody's Favorites" 



Gladiolus — Peony — Canna — Dahlia — Chrysanthemum — Iris— Sweet 

 Pea. 



CHAPTER VIII— Annuals and Biennials 



Soils — Sowing — Combinations of Annuals — Everlasting Flowers — 

 Annuals for Cut Flowers— Lesser-known Annuals^Germination Table. 



- CHAPTER IX — BuLHS and Tuberous-Rootbd Plants 

 Preparation of Beds — General Cultivation — List of Bulbous Plants. 



CHAPTER X— Hardy Garden Ferns 

 Soil — Position — Selection of Kinds. 



