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been planted in profusion, most of the leading varieties in 

 huge masses on the banks, while the choicer and more expen- 

 sive ones have been planted in small colonies in favoured 

 spots. There they are more under observation, and there 

 they do not run the risk of being lost amongst so many 

 thousands of similar blooms. In these select spots are grown 

 such choice Narcissi as Ellen Willmott, White Knight, Great 

 Warley, C. W. Dodd, Sir Dighton, Rev. S. E. Bourne, to 

 mention but a few. Altogether over 150 varieties and species 

 of Narcissi are grown, ranging from the largest to the smallest 

 in cultivation, each with its own distinctive charm, and mak- 

 ing when in bloom a picture, once seen, not easily forgotten. 

 Tulips and bluebells have also been planted amongst the Nar- 

 cissi, thus prolonging the flowering period, and giving a fresh 

 colour to the garden as the daffodils go out of bloom. 



Liliums I grow in groups in the herbaceous border 

 amongst the other plants. L. Szovitzianum does well, and 

 makes a pretty picture combined with Delphinium Candidat 

 and Rose W. A. Richardson. L. dalmaticum, Humboldtii, 

 Hansoni, pardalinum and others of these graceful plants are 

 grown, each rendering its quota of beauty in due season. 

 My method of cultivation is to dig out a hole about 18 

 inches deep and wide enough to admit of several bulbs being 

 planted in it. I then fill it up to the depth required for 

 planting with a special compost, and, when placing the 

 bulbs in position, entirely surround them with pure sand 

 an inch in depth before finally filling up the hole with 

 the remainder of the prepared soil. I usually plant 6 to 

 8 inches deep according to the variety and size of bulb. By 

 these means I am enabled to grow with success several species, 

 which otherwise it would be folly on my part to attempt. 



Roses are grown in a fairly large quantity for the embel- 

 lishment of the garden. They are grown as bush plants, on 

 pillars, arches and chains, on the walls, in hedges and on 

 pergolas. Several of the species are also planted amongst 

 shrubs and allowed to grow almost wild. Considering that 

 roses are plants which like an open situation where they 



