Of great possibilities and bringing into play a still different group 
of plants, is the water-garden, useful in beautifying the edges of ponds or 
streams. Irises are of first importance for this purpose. The mallows 
(Hibiscus), the cardinal flower {Lobelia cardinalis), the purple loosestrife 
{Lythrum salicarid), the marsh marigold (Caltha paluslris), the meadow- 
lily (Lilium Canadense) , all love the water and add to the charm of brook- 
side or meadow. 
The large formal garden, so much in demand in close connection 
with the spacious residences of our countryside, must needs still keep 
the note of simplicity and unity of the smaller garden; but the construc- 
tion of walks, pergolas, fountains and other details really call for the 
careful thought and advice of a professional designer or landscape 
architect. 
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EASTERN NURSERIES, M. M. DAWSON 
