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THE FLOWER GROWER'S GUIDE. 



mansion, Cupressus dolabrata gives more satisfaction than any other plant, and remains 

 in position for months. 



Windows. — Where dwelling-houses are surrounded by their own grounds, it is a 



Fig. 155. Outlook from a London Window. 



mistake to shut out any portions that are not open to the public by means of window 

 plants. The window ought to serve as a picture-frame for refreshing green lawns, 

 noble trees, and grand borders of flowers all coming into view. Such beautiful features 

 are shut out by window plants. Where there are no gardens to look out upon, and 



