THE AMATEUR'S FLOWER GARDEN, 
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play of their several characteristics. As the beds in which the 
more tender subjects are disposed will be raised above the 
general level, and screened by belts of trees and shrubs, a few 
bold open slopes of grass turf moderately enriched with clumps 
of cannas, erythrinas, ricinus, and ornamental grasses, wil) 
contribute materially towards completeness and richness of 
effect, and afford the spectator breathing space. A certain snug- 
ness of arrangement is as essential toenjoyment of the display as 
to the prosperity of the plants. The subtropical garden should 
be a u shut-in 99 place, with interrupted entrances to prevent 
any rush of cold currents of air, opening inward, upon 
grassy dells sheltered with lime, beech, plane, and a few of 
the most elegant conifers, as in the sketch subjoined. The 
principal display of subtropical plants should be on belts and 
banks next the boundaries, and the more highly-coloured 
masses on the outer portions of the lawns. The artist who 
will have the courage to introduce groups of hollyhocks, with 
belts of cannas associated with them to hide their legs, in the 
