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ditions proved favourable to their welfare. The 

 common bluebell, wild anemone, and primrose 

 of the woods were added, being confined mainly 

 to the steep banks. The effect in spring was 

 beautiful, the flowers losing nothing by being 

 in partial shade. The dell was entered through 

 a natural arch of ''Traveller's Joy" — the wild 

 clematis. I mention this as an instance of 

 what may be done to beautify what by many 

 would be regarded as a piece of waste ground 

 suitable only as a dumping place for garden 

 rubbish. An almost exact counterpart is 

 possible on most of the garden spots of 

 America. 



In spite of our best efforts to make the garden 

 beautiful at every point, it will happen at times, 

 unfortunately, that ugly objects intrude into 

 the picture. A stable building, potting-shed, 

 garage, or other structure, necessary but un- 

 beautiful, offends the eye, and it should be 

 the gardener's care to conceal it. Much may 

 be done by planting trees and shrubs, but they 

 take time to grow to sufficient size, and whilst 

 the natural screen is in progress of development 

 it is well to erect a temporary one of trellis, 

 training some quick-growing climbers upon it. 



