inch pots. If you wish to raise from seed for winter use, sow no 
later than August. 
My morning room is never so lovely as when we place at 
intervals against the glass, plants of Nicotiana six feet high, 
rising from a mist of Primula malacoides, with here and there 
a few pink Azaleas, Deutzias and blue and white Hyacinths, 
Enchantress and La Grand esse, or pink and white Tulips, Joost 
van Vondel and Murillo. Then all the boxes opposite are filled 
with blue and lavender Cineraria, and perhaps for good measure, 
some brass pans with yellow and white Cowslips (English Prim- 
roses). This is a delicious combination. 
We first forced Nicotiana and Deutzia during the war, when 
plants were scarce, and before we finally closed the little green- 
house. Never since have we been without them, and I have 
found nothing as lovely to take their places. 
Perhaps someone can tell me where I can buy in the East, 
' ' Fish meal ' ' to use as a fertilizer on my ferns ? When we were 
in Santa Barbara winter before last, I saw it being used and 
brought back a small package which I have used with great 
success. Now I need more, and the question is, where can I get 
it? Help me if you can. 
The light To the woman messing about in her own garden, light weight 
leaf rake tools are essential. From the Orient comes a wide light rake 
at last of bamboo which is used by the natives. Their lightness and 
rigidity appeal to all who use them. They sweep like a broom 
and rake like a steel rake. They are heartily endorsed by 
members of the Garden Club and can be obtained in two sizes, 
smaller size $1.50 and the larger $2.00. You should place your 
order now for next season's delivery on account of the length 
of time necessary for importation. Weight about 12 ounces. 
Send joint orders to reduce express charges. To be obtained 
from Miss Lisa B. Atkinson, Garrison, Maryland. 
The Maryland Garden Clubs are all meeting together this 
winter at a series of five illustrated talks on gardens and allied 
subjects by the best lecturers. An excellent idea for other 
groups of Clubs to copy. 
Garden There has been a great interest this season in garden plans, 
Plan beginning with the contest in Philadelphia started by the Society 
Competi- for Little Gardens, where the problem was "A Design for Treat- 
tions ment of the typical Suburban Back Yard." This was open to 
all comers and the prize was won by Prentiss French of Olmstead 
Brothers. 
Among the Clubs, also, there were competitions. One at 
Ridgefield where Mr. Fletcher Steele awarded the prize to Miss 
Mary Linda Bradley. The plans for this competition were most 
remarkable in every detail, the judge saying that they were on 
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