December, 1907 



THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 



235 



Asters four inches across. Every one who lives in 

 a cold climate should read the article on this page. 



this treeless belt is the California privet. It 

 is not commonly known that the privet can 

 be grown to a height of ten or twelve feet, 

 thus making effective windbreaks. 



The perfection of this hardy border is due 

 to the care of Mr. Rennex, an excellent 

 gardener. 



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An Excellent Summer House 



D., New Jersey 

 HE best piece of rustic work that has 



come to our attention during the past 

 year is the summer house shown on page 234. 

 Much of the ready-made rustic work is com- 

 plicated, ornate and fanciful; and there is 

 no comfort in it. 



On the other hand, this is the sort of thing 

 that adds immeasurably to the pleasures of 



A flower that will bloom outdoors in the North in 

 January, Imperial crocus. Page 236 



gardening. It is a place to read, rest, think, 

 write letters of friendship, drink tea or, even 

 sleep outdoors. There is a good sound roof 

 to protect your books and writing materials 

 and if you wish to enjoy the rain in peace 

 you may. 



This house was built in a few days by a 

 mere day laborer out of native stone and 

 cheap material. It was designed by the 

 owner. You can do the same. Is your 

 garden a mere show place, or is it a comfort- 

 able spot for enjoying the outdoor life? 



A Pretty Wall Fountain 



THE delightful little wall fountain shown 

 on page 234 is in the garden of Mr. 

 Joseph T. Bowen at Bar Harbor, Me. The 

 figure of Pan is surrounded by Virginia 



A flower that looKs liKe a lady's slipper orchid and 

 has many brilliant colors. — Calceolaria 



creeper. The vine below it is the scarlet 

 trumpet honeysuckle. 



This interesting seaside estate is described 

 and pictured in Country Lije in America 

 for July 1907. 



Asters Four Inches Across 



J. L. S., Upper Michigan 



IT IS no trick at all to grow China asters 

 four inches across in a cold climate, 

 like that of upper Michigan. I often wonder 

 why Canadians and others who live in cold 

 climates try to grow tropical plants, like 

 cannas and other bedding plants and ignore 

 those which are especially adapted to a cool 

 climate. 



The people who live in the latitude of New 

 York and Philadelphia can never compete 



A hundred roses from a single bush in a climate A hardy evergreen shrub that is covered with beau- The heat of this chimney made 

 that experiences 40° below zero tiful white flower buds all winter. Page 238 May 1st. See page < 



this rose bloom 

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