December 19, 1889 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
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plants being marked with a galvanized iron consecutive 
number, which corresponds with the same number at¬ 
tached to a written list kept by the owner, who, on 
reference to this list, can at all times ascertain for him¬ 
self the name of any tree or plant growing in his 
garden. In the kitchen garden (where marked ‘‘ Roses ” 
on the plan) are planted about 100 Varieties of the best 
sorts of Standard Rosas, this method of planting being 
preferred by some, as the ground can be better prepared 
and attended to, the ground in this case being composed 
can be procured to lay turf instead, as it gives a much 
earlier and firmer bottom, and is generally preferable 
to waiting a season for seed. 
At F. is planted four lines of pyramid and standard 
Apples, Pears, Plums, and Cherries, and between them 
Raspberries, Currants, and Gooseberries with an edging 
of Stawberries. On the north and east sides is a neatly 
clipped Yew hedge, and on the south side running 
the whole length of the grounds is a grc-en holly hedge 
with old Oak trees as shown, the adjoining property on 
against the east boundary as shown. The Pines being 
now 8 ft. to 9 ft. high have already a very pretty effect. 
The kitchen garden is in the position marked, 
having been well trenched 2 ft. deep with plenty of 
manure added. A Vinery and plant stove are built 
against the house, the heating apparatus being well 
concealed out of the way. The Vines are planted 
inside, with liberty for their roots to travel outside. 
They have made, since planting, rapid strides, filling 
the whole available space, and this year carried over 
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Plan of a Suburban Garden in the North of London, 
of good maiden loam, without manure, to the deptli of 3 
ft. ; the manure to be applied as a top dressing in sum¬ 
mer, and well watered in. 
It was never intended to have any flower garden, 
strictly speaking, but to plant bedding plants, bulbs, 
and annuals in the shrubbery beds and borders, the one 
heart-shaped, and three circular beds C.C.C.C. alone 
being planted with bedding plants. This system has 
answered well. The ground is naturally undulated 
throughout; it is highest at D. and lowest at E., the 
Lawn Tennis ground slightly falling from north to 
south. The lawn was sown down with grass seed, and 
is now a fine turf, but it is perhaps better where turf 
this side being meadows, which are over-looked frohi 
the house and grounds. 
At the termination of the serpentine path at G., the 
ground is hollowed out, drained, and gravelled, 
and creepers planted all round and carried up the 
sides and across the top on iron supports, and are 
allowed to hang down at vail, making a cool retreat for 
summer afternoons, admitting the air and light, but 
shielding the bright sun ; the owner suggesting that 
the black Spruce Fir should be the only tree used in 
planting round this spot. A line of Lombardy Poplars 
is planted, alternately with evergreen shrubs against 
the west boundary fence, and a line of Pinus cembra 
200 bunches of fair average size and good quality, the 
sorts being Black Hamburgh and Foster’s AYhite 
Seedling. 
Potting-slied, pits, frames, &e. are placed in a yard 
at the south-west corner, the ground being so lowered 
and the buildings so arranged, that it is impossible 
to see them from any part of the garden, yet they 
receive the sun and air, and at the same time are 
protected from winds on all sides. Plenty of rain-crater 
collected from the buildings in a large tank capable of 
holding a constant supply is held in reserve for the 
dry summer months.— T. Bcvan, 31, Park Pise 
Dartmouth Park, N. IP. 
