Ho wer Gardens 
What is a chloroplastid? A chromo- 
some? Why isn't there a blue rose? 
_.. These may sound like questions 
on a radio quiz program, but they are 
only “shop” phrases to an amateur 
gardener. Gardening is one of the most 
fascinating sciences on earth. Few of 
us in crowded communities can make 
extensive horticultural experiments, but 
practically all of us can enjoy some of 
the pleasure derived from making things 
grow. 
If you enjoy unusual seasonings in 
soups and salads, you might find herbs 
a source of unusual food flavorings as 
well as a novel form of gardening. 
Roses, iris, peonies, phlox and del- 
phiniums are ideal for gardeners who 
go in for collecting varieties. Some 
amateurs get keen enjoyment out of 
blending and contrasting colors and tex- 
tures of flowers. The plain garden va- 
riety of gardener does a litile bit of all 
of them. 
Wherever your interests may lead 
you, gardening is a healthful and ab- 
sorbing hobby. It would be best to let 
an experienced Landscape man help 
you lay out the area to be used and get 
you started on the right track. Then, 
who knows, you may develop the blue 
rose or patent a new petunia and make 
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would be fun trying. 
Children’s Playgrounds 
There is a place for children in your 
landscape plan. You might call it an 
outdoor nursery, but it goes the nursery 
one better in providing sunshine. 
Slides, swings and “monkey” bars 
can be set up over a clean sand box. 
A wading pool can be installed inex- 
pensively, and a rustic play house 
would complete equipment that will 
keep the youngsters from wandering 
onto the roads. Such a play yard, sit- 
uated where mother could keep an eye 
on them, would help to keep the chil- 
dren happily occupied. 
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Little Space Is Necessary For This Playground 
Where the Youngsters Will Be Safe and Happy 
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A Quiet Spot to Putter on a Sunny Morning, or Relax 
in the Evening 

A Simple Pathway, Bordered with Flowers, Creates 
A Garden View from the Window 

