The garden is laid out on two levels, and from a bit of woodland a path leads to the garden laid out in formal arrangement. 
end and has a wall at either side 
This is surrounded by a hedge at either 
Chapters from a Gardener’s Experiences 
WHAT ONE AMATEUR LEARNED ABOUT MAKING A BORDER THAT LASTED 
THROUGH THE SEASON—PLANTING FOR COLOR AND FORM EFFECTS 
by Cornelia 
Photographs by 
L IKE all beginners, I read many garden books and learned the 
names of flowers and the time of bloom; but what their 
diseases, insect enemies and individual peculiarities were I learnt 
from experience. Now, when I see a successful garden, I know 
what obstacles have been overcome and what a triumph it repre¬ 
sents. 
My garden is very near the house, so it can be seen and en¬ 
joyed at all hours; and on rainy days I can watch the plants 
satisfy their thirst, and know that the ground will be soft and de¬ 
lightful for me to work in when the sun shines. 
The garden is laid out on two levels, and is approached from a 
terrace, at each end of which steps lead to the first level. Here 
are the hardy borders, a hidden fountain and a path leading to a 
wild garden. A few steps descend from this level to the formal 
garden, which is surrounded by hedges and walls. 
L. Clarkson 
the Author 
The charm of a garden is greatly added to when the whole can¬ 
not be seen at once; surprises for tbe eyes — a spot of color behind 
hedge or wall, tbe unexpected — keep the interest awake and 
quicken the steps to the hidden blossoms. 
In my hardy border I have tried my experiments and I have 
seen them succeed or fail! I watch it for six months, and every 
spring brings the same thrill of excitement at the first look. What 
shall I find killed and what alive? Day by day that question is 
answered. 
Tbe border is 11 feet x 68 feet, and has a southern exposure; 
the stone wall on the north side is 5 feet high and is covered with 
vines, the Wichuriana rose, with its buds tipped with pink, its 
white single blooms in clusters, and its pretty, dark, shiny, green 
leaves, makes an effective wall covering all summer honey suckle 
and clematis, with their delicious odor, also help to cover this wall. 
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