. The century book of gardening; a comprehensive work for every lover of the garden. Gardening. TENDER PLANTS FOR THE SUMMER GARDEN. 4S mixtures can do. For masses of colour we have Zonal Pelargonia, Begonias of the tuberous-rooted section, yellow and crimson Calceolarias, Lobelia, both white and blue flowers, the fire-like scarlet of the Tropaeolums, and many other plants having flowers or foliage of fine colour or form. Masses of colour may be either flat and neatly arranged, as in the case of mosaic culture or carpet bedding, or thev mav be loose and free, as when tall Pelargoniums, Cannas,
. The century book of gardening; a comprehensive work for every lover of the garden. Gardening. TENDER PLANTS FOR THE SUMMER GARDEN. 4S mixtures can do. For masses of colour we have Zonal Pelargonia, Begonias of the tuberous-rooted section, yellow and crimson Calceolarias, Lobelia, both white and blue flowers, the fire-like scarlet of the Tropaeolums, and many other plants having flowers or foliage of fine colour or form. Masses of colour may be either flat and neatly arranged, as in the case of mosaic culture or carpet bedding, or thev mav be loose and free, as when tall Pelargoniums, Cannas, Fuchsias, or Daturas are employed, or we can have the lightest and most ethereal of feathery arrangements by the due employment of the best of Sweet Peas, Humea elegans, Canary Creeper, and tall and feathery grasses, reeds, or bamboos of many kinds. There is absolutely no limit to the distinct and beautiful effects obtainable by the use of tender or half-hardy annuals and exotics in the open-air garden during the summer months, and not ^infrequently plants from the greenhouses or conservatory are actually improved by being so used. Large Palms, Bamboos, Musas, M. Ensete in particular,. A CORNER OF THE GARDEN AT H ELMINGH AM. Aralias, Dracaenas or Cordylines, green and variegated varieties of Yuccas or Agaves, well grouped in sheltered positions on the lawn, enable us to obtain the most pleasing and varied sub-tropical effects in the garden. The old-fashioned way of placing Oranges, Lemons, Mvrtles, Pomegranates, Sweet Verbena, Pelargoniums, Agapanthuses, \ Bay Laurels, and Oleanders on terrace walks is especially suitable near good buildings of the Elizabethan and Queen Anne eras. This was a special feature at Hampton Court, at Kensington Palace, and Holland House, and is still very happily carried out on the terrace walks at many of our tine old country houses. Well-filled pots or vases of good form may be employed with excellent effect on terrace walls or steps, as is done i
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