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J. T. LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. 



rably, even in these try- 

 ing situations. 



In grounds of limited 

 extent, the boundaries of 

 the lot, (one or more 

 sides of it) offer the most 

 appropriate locations and 

 afford the most pleasing 

 effects when properly 

 treated. They may also 

 be placed in the corners 

 of the lawn, beside the 

 house, or along the 

 fence, where one is 

 found. Never plant them 

 in formal beds cut in the 

 lawn. The front of a 

 hedge has both advant. 

 ages and disadvantages. 

 The advantages aie that 



BORDER Pi^ANTED WITH HARDY PERENNIALS, it forms a pleasing and 



and effective background and protects the plants during a part ol each day from the bright sunshine 

 of miilsuramer — which is beneficial. On the other hand, the roots of the hedge extract moisture and 

 fertility from the soil which the plants need. This state of affairs is really overcome by sinking two 

 inch planks to a depth of two feet at the side of the hedge next to the bed, — using Oak or Chestnut 

 planks if available ; though Pine or even Jfemlock, will last for a good many years, since the wood is 

 not exposed to the action of the air. 



Preparation of the Soil. — As the ground to be planted is to remain undistuabed for a num- 

 ber of years, the soil should be thoroughly prepared. It should be spaded to a depth of at least a 

 foot — a foot and a half to two feet is better — given a liberal supply of well rotted manure and the sur- 

 face carefully pulverized. If old rotted manure or compost is not to be obtained readily use finely 

 ground bone or bone meal freely. 



Arrangement and Selection of Varieties. — Though sometimes planted as specimens 

 upon the lawn or in the garden. Hardy Perennials are usually grouped in beds or borders planted 

 wholly with them or in connection with Hardy Shrubbery. In a bed, avoid straight lines as much as 

 possible. When made at the side of a lawn or any place where the surroundings will permit, form 

 the outer edge of the bed in graceful curves. A large number of varieties of Hardy Perennials succeed 

 admirably and present delij^htful effects when properly planted in rock gardens— and by rock gardens 

 I do not mean those ex- 

 crescences upon the face 

 of the earth in the form 

 of an aggregation of 

 pieces of stone, broken 

 crockery, plant-torturing 

 construction and bad 

 taste termed "Rocker- 

 ies," all too frequently 

 met "with — but rock s 

 placed in such a manner 

 as to truly represent na- 

 ture and with due regard 

 for the well being of the 

 plants. 



In making a selec- 

 tion of varieties and 

 placing them, it should 

 ever be borne in mind 

 to produce a display of 

 of flowers of varied forms 

 and colors at all times 



border planted with hardy perennials and shrubs. 



