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indicate any plan that I have, or may again adopt, in filling my beds. Let it 
be done according to the forms the fancy of the operator may^shape for itself; 
and be also regulated by the amount of the forces at his disposal. Bulbs may 
be used in conjunction with what I have here treated of, or not, according to 
the wishes or resources of him who designs. I have spoken solely of the plants 
that I have hitherto used without the co-operation of bulbs. My simple plan 
is mighty in its results. I never suffer disappointment; for pleasure at my 
heart always crowns the work of my hands most abundantly. 
Southampton. Mayeush. 
largest size 
be convenient for watering from 
HOUSE DECORATION.—No. IV. 
In many residences, both in town and country, and particularly in the 
former, there are objects in view from some of the principal windows that are 
not interesting, and which would be better if partially hidden. Many con¬ 
trivances have been devised to attain this object, and, amongst others, where 
flowers are preferred, I have found the following the best, several of which, 
put up three j T ears ago, have answered well. The example I give is of the 
but it may be reduced to one window, and sufficiently narrow to 
the room. In the instance referred to the 
wings of the house projected from the front at right angles, the three windows 
in the centre part belonged to the principal room, the back looking upon 
stables and offices. Iron bearers ( fig . 1, a), 
vrere fixed in the wall under the line of the 
window (e), and upon these a good-sized 
box was placed in front ( b ), with a neat 
tiled passage (c) between this and the house. 
From the outside of the box three iron pil¬ 
lars (cl) were raised, to support a little roof 
of glass. Between these were put a fes¬ 
tooned trellis of wire (Jig. 2, «, a , a ); and 
against this were planted good plants of Ivy, 
keeping it to the festoon shape. In front of 
this Ivy, if it is intended to furnish the box 
with plants in pots, at the time the soil is put 
in empty ones must be introduced, of the size 
likely to be made use of; but planting-out in 
the soil for summer answers better, as the 
plants then continue longer in bloom. For 
spring a few posts will be found an advantage 
to keep up the display, and a great many 
bulbs can be planted in the soil besides. 
Against each column one Virginian creeper is 
planted, to train up to the top ; this adds 
variety for summer and autumn. From the 
room this box has a good effect, as the front 
is panelled with Minton’s tiles ; and the dark 
backing of Ivy shows off the colours of the 
flowers to great advantage. The little roof is 
carried high above the windows in ridge and 
furrow. It protects the flowers from wet; 
but I do not consider it a necessity, as flowers may be used that are not injured 
