THE GARDENERS' CHRONICLE OF AMERICA 
123 
assure growth at once ; this applies to the hardy varieties, 
the tender Nymphaeas should not be planted before the 
first week in June, when we have, or look for, summer 
weather. 
When you have not room for a pond or pool, a few tubs 
will be better than none at all. These can be made from 
barrels sawn in half, but better still, by sawing- the barrel 
through, three inches above the hoop that will be the top 
of the tub, thus cutting- the barrel twice; this will prevent 
the staves spreading and a continuous leakage. Fill the 
tub two-thirds full of soil, as before recommended, and 
fill with water. It will lie better to have the tubs sunken 
in the ground to the level of the top. Two or more tubs 
may be used, as space will permit. One plant is enough 
for each tub, and not of a very strong habit. As the soil in 
the immediate vicinity of the tubs will be wet or moist, 
several plants, such as Iris Krempferi and many others 
suited to such spots, will suggest themselves for planting 
here. 
For all artificial ponds, pools, fountain basins, tubs, it is 
unnecessary to have running water. Fill up as the water 
evaporates, and in all cases keep a few gold fish ; these 
will destroy the larvae of the mosquitoes and afford much 
pleasure and animation. During the hot weather in sum- 
mer and the occasional droughts, a spraying with the 
garden hose in the evening will refresh the plants and 
wash off the dust. 
As to wintering, this is a perplexing question to many. 
Where the plants have grown is in most cases the best 
place to winter them. Naturally they should not be dis- 
turbed in winter or the approach of winter. If the arti- 
ficial pond is well made, waterproof and frost proof, then 
let it remain as it is ; if of small dimensions, some rough 
lumber can be placed across it and leaves may be piled 
over it, and some fresh manure spread over this to keep 
the leaves in place. This will ward off much frost ; but if 
the masonry is in danger of being broken with the frost 
and it is necessary to drain the pond, it must be done. In 
such a case draw off the water, pack the boxes close 
together, and cover them deep with leaves and litter. 
This is the best protection. Then in addition there is the 
natural covering of snow. If this cannot be done, dig 
the roots up and bury them in the ground two feet or 
three feet deep and cover the spot with leaves or manure. 
This applies to the hardy varieties only. For wintering 
the tender varieties it is not so easv. 
LUPINES AND THEIR CULTIVATION. 
UPINES are among the easiest of all hardy plants to 
cultivate, and although they show preference for 
warm, light soils, they may be grown in almost any garden. 
It is usual to sow the seed in spring. The Tree Lupine 
(Lupinus arboreusj, with its fragrant yellow flowers, is 
seen to best advantage when grown in a wilder part of 
the garden and allowed to grow unchecked. Nothing can 
be more picturesque than large plants from eight to 
twelve years old, if they can Only be induced to attain 
that age. The flowers are almost always sweetly scented, 
but it cannot be said that they are invariably of good 
color. It almost seems as though the Tree Lupine has 
been influenced by the perennial varieties in regard to 
color, for mauve-tinted flowers are by no means uncom- 
mon. The predominant color is unquestionably yellow, 
but the shade may vary from pale lemon to rich gold. It 
is always advisable to save seed from the best colored 
golden yellow varieties, but even this precaution may re- 
sult in seedlings producing flowers of a dull purple, 
mauve, French grey, lavender, buff, bronze, or even a 
mixture of yellow and white or mauve and white. It 
should be remembered, however, that cuttings of the Tree 
Lupine root quite readily in the open ground, and by this 
means the best colored varieties mav be kept true. Like 
other Lupines, it shows a preference for light, open soils; 
while it is an admirable subject to grow in association 
with sun-loving plants, such as Poppies, Columbines and 
Rock Roses. As the Tree Lupine has an unhappy way 
of dying suddenly after attaining an age of two or three 
years, and as it may be killed by frost in severe weather, 
it is advisable to always have a few seedlings in hand. Of 
the perennial Lupines, the varieties of Lupinus polyphyl- 
lus, chiefly dark blue, are undoubtedly the best. They in- 
clude graildiflo'rus, macrophyllus, alba anil the handsome 
Moerheimii. The last named produces spikes of rose 
and white flowers in profusion all through June. — The 
Garden ( English. ) 
An Early Summer Border bright with Lupines in many shades of color. 
