The Florist and horticultural journal . n retired situations, hemmed in by treesand shrubs, more especially when surr ounded with an elevated terrace walk,that it may be comprehended in one view. Perhaps their most appropriateposition is within, or rather, placed so as to grow an extension to, the ar-chitectural boundary of the house. Here they can be viewed from thewindows of the dwelling, and may be decorated with vases, sundials, andother appropriate architectural devices. The fkwer beds are either inter-sected by gravelled walks, or cut out of the grass. The accompanyingwoodcut is intended
The Florist and horticultural journal . n retired situations, hemmed in by treesand shrubs, more especially when surr ounded with an elevated terrace walk,that it may be comprehended in one view. Perhaps their most appropriateposition is within, or rather, placed so as to grow an extension to, the ar-chitectural boundary of the house. Here they can be viewed from thewindows of the dwelling, and may be decorated with vases, sundials, andother appropriate architectural devices. The fkwer beds are either inter-sected by gravelled walks, or cut out of the grass. The accompanyingwoodcut is intended to illustrate the general character of those surroundedwith grass. With regard to the planting of these spots, there is muchroom for artistic skill and taste. The modern system is to fill each bedwith a distinct colored flower3 contrasting the colors so as to produce astriking effect when viewed as a whole. Notwithstanding that this ar-rangement of contrasting colors is very frequently attempted, I have met HORTICULTURAL JOURNAL. 73 o. £? . ^
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