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HARDY PLANTS EOE THE 



In this way it -would "be particularly useful in the pleasure 

 ground or diversified EngiisL. flower garden. It is also 

 good for any position in wMcli a bold and distinct type 

 of vegetation is desired^ while of course^ when we come 

 to have fine groups of hardy " foliage plants " in our 

 gardens^ its use will be much extended. The deeper and 



Fig. 86. 



Elieum Emodi. 



better the soil^ the finer will its development prove. You 

 cannot make the soil too deep and good if you want the 

 plant to assume a striking character. As with tender 

 plants we have no end of attention to bestow^ often daily, 

 the time and labour necessary to well prepare the ground 

 for a hardy subject should never be grudged. This plant 

 will probably be also found useful for game covert. It is 



