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FAMILIAR GARDES FLOWERS. 



rooted plants of suitable kinds should be planted, the most 

 useful shrubs for the purpose being common Privet ever- 

 green and deciduous Euonymus, Yew Box, Holly, Ruscus, 

 Skimmia, and all the kinds of Ivies, the green-leaved ivy- 

 known as " Hibberd's Emerald " being one of the best. 

 The large-leaved Periwinkle and the sweet "Woodruff may 

 be mixed in the front line or put in clumps, with sheets 

 of white violets between. 



