Landscape Gardening 



CROMWELL GARDENS, CROMWELL CONN. 



Special Features of Gardening 



Rose-Gardens. The growing of Roses has long l)een a feature of this firm, and the excellence of this 

 particular plant has justly made the names of Pierson and Cromwell Gardens famous, not only on this 

 continent but throughout the whole horticultural world. NaturalK, then, the building of Rose-gardens 

 should be a special feature with us. This was <iemonstrated at tlu' last big New York flower show, where 

 the first prize for a Rose-garden was awarded to Cromwell (iardens. 



When out-of-door Rose-growing is attempted on a large or small scale, it is advisable to plant them 

 together, so that they can be given the proper cultivation and care, guarding them against insects, and 

 creating the effect which is lost when they are scattered promiscuously. 



Rustic Summerhouses, .Arbors, Trellises and Settees can often be introduced in the Rose- or hardy 

 gardens and where correctly placed they add special features to the grounds. Estimates of rustic work 

 cheerfully given on application. 



The Old-Fashioned Gardens and Borders are also features of gardening, perhaps the most fascin- 

 ating. Such gardens can be arranged either in natural or formal style, and the material which can be used 

 comprises a large number of plants, including the old-time favorites which take care of themselves and 

 increase in size and beaut)- from > ear to year. It has been truly said of these that their first cost is their 

 only cost, and this alone is certainl>' in their favor and should be taken into consideration. With the proper 

 selection of material, the old-fashioned garden is a most interesting feature from early spring until late fall. 



The Bulb Border, or Bulb-Garden is also a feature of great interest, and no garden, large or small, 

 should be without these lovely flowers coming in bloom almost as soon as the snow is off the ground, thus 

 proclaiming that spring is here once more. Whether planted in beds or borders, at the edges of the shrubbery 

 or in the grass, the Crocus, the Tulip, the Hyacinth, the Snowdrop, the Joncjuil and many others are among 

 the most cherished of our floral gems. 



Water- and Bog-Gardens are highly recommended where the grounds contain either still or running 

 water. 



A New England Rock-Garden 



Alpine and Rock-Gardens. This is another feature of gardening which is now receiving much 

 attention and study in this country as well as in the Old World. These are vei-y interesting, and there are 

 few places that do not have some nook or corner which could be enhanced by some little bit of Rock-garden- 

 ing. Cromwell Gardens invites you to visit its Rock-garden which is only partly completed. 

 The Cromwell Gardens Nursery Department is growing the finest varieties of 

 Deciduous or Shade Trees Climbing Vines and Creepers 



Street Trees Tub Plants 



Flowering Trees Fruit Trees and Small Fruits 



Forest Trees Hardy Perennials and Herbaceous Plants 



Flowering Shrubs Alpine and Rock-Plants 



Colored-Foliage Shrubs Bog- and Water-Plants 



Hedge Plants Bulbous Plants 



Conifers and Evergreens Roses 

 Broad-leaved Evergreens Bedding Plants 



We can furnish anything, from a plant to a planting, with a lifelong experience behind it. Prices 

 Dn specimens or on plants not listed in this catalogue will be cheerfully given on application. 



Cromwell Gardens has on its staff landscape architects and engineers of long, practical experience. 

 Therefore, we respectfully solicit your patronage and stand ready to assure you of desired results. If 

 /ou contemplate planting, let our landscape department do the planning for you. Write and tell us what 

 r^ou want and benefit by the experience of Cromwell Gardens. 



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