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THE FLOWER GARDEN. 
draining is indispensable. A central drain of 3m. pipes should 
be laid either down the centre or obliquely across the plot, as 
convenient for providing an outlet to allow the water to get 
away. At intervals of 10ft. branch side drains (2^in. pipes) 
should be arranged on each side in an oblique fashion, these 
entering the main drain. Put the main drain 2^ft. deep 
Fig. 3. DESIGN FOR A TENNIS LAWN. 
Where space permits, a tennis lawn may be formed as illustrated. At the top 
or north end three flowering trees (T) may be planted for shelter, and four others 
at the south and south-west corner for shade, while flowering and evergreen 
shrubs may fringe the eastern side, thus adding to the attractiveness and 
privacy of the court, shown by dotted lines. 
and the branch ones 2ft. deep, letting them gradually dip to 
the main drain. Next trench the soil two spits deep and work 
in plenty of cinder ashes and fresh manure. If to be turfed 
add an inch or two of good soil on the top of the clay. If to be 
