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floral effects within, and the sinuous outhne of the border plantation 

 is in perfect harmony with the naturalistic aspect of the garden from 

 without. At desirable viewpoints the planting should be low so that 

 a glimpse may be had of the lawn, plantations or distant scenes. 



Lilacs are particularly good for planting immediately outside 

 the garden enclosure; also the Japanese Snowballs, the Rose of 

 Sharon, and Deutzias. It is here that we may use the shrubs of 

 upright character that produce their greatest wealth of bloom toward 

 the top. Berried plants should also be considered in these plan- 

 tations. The Wayfaring Tree (Viburnum lantana), Hercules' Club 

 {Aralia spinosa), Photinia villosa, the Hawthorns, Burning Bush 

 (Euonymus), Flowering Dogwood {Cornus florido), Bush Honey- 

 suckle (Lonicera), and the deciduous Holly {Ilex verticillata) , are all 

 adaptable to such a purpose. Additional Winter color may be 

 secured by planting the red and yellow twigged Dogwoods and, if 

 the scope of the plantation admits, a few Red Birch. 



The keynote of a successful garden setting is to so plant and 

 arrange it that it wUl have the appearance of having existed before 

 the garden was formed. 



WATER IN THE GARDEN 



A water feature (Fig. 137) is by far the most delightful note in 

 the garden and gives added interest by reflecting the color of the 

 flowers on its surface. It has the additional attribute of attracting 

 the birds who come for their morning bath, thus adding a pleasing 

 touch of life to the scene, usually augmented by a grateful carol of 

 appreciation. More detailed notes on this subject will be found 

 in the chapter on architectural features of the garden. 



