. The standard cyclopedia of horticulture; a discussion, for the amateur, and the professional and commercial grower, of the kinds, characteristics and methods of cultivation of the species of plants grown in the regions of the United States and Canada for ornament, for fancy, for fruit and for vegetables; with keys to the natural families and genera, descriptions of the horticultural capabilities of the states and provinces and dependent islands, and sketches of eminent horticulturists . r youngplants: calKxlalso 1.\\ P.\;vthe Hindoos. 8t. l>l)-70 ft. high: Ivs. S-IO
. The standard cyclopedia of horticulture; a discussion, for the amateur, and the professional and commercial grower, of the kinds, characteristics and methods of cultivation of the species of plants grown in the regions of the United States and Canada for ornament, for fancy, for fruit and for vegetables; with keys to the natural families and genera, descriptions of the horticultural capabilities of the states and provinces and dependent islands, and sketches of eminent horticulturists . r youngplants: calKxlalso 1.\\ P.\;vthe Hindoos. 8t. l>l)-70 ft. high: Ivs. S-IO ft, long, broader thanlong: If-segms. bifid at the aixw, lanceolate or sword-shajwd in outline.—Widely cult. One of the most use-ful Diilins of India. The frs. are very large. Many partsof the pliint are utilized by the natives as food anil inthe art*. Wood black, very hard. This plant requiresrich soil and strong heat for its best de\elopment, and israther slow-growing under cult., especially while young. N. BORDER. In gardening practice, the term borderis eniploye<I to designate definite strip-planting on themargins. The margin may be along the boundary ofa yard, park or other area; close about a residence orother building; or a parallel of walks and drives. In allthese positions, the border becomes a part of theartistic landscape plan. In .some cases borders aredesigned separately as flower-garden or ornamentalfeatures, as margins or boundaries of an avenue of sod. 594. Border planting about a residence. or of a formal walk. The border derives its value fromits relationship as well as from its intrinsic is a conception of boundaries and inclosures, andconsequently is part in a design of open centers andgood lawns. It develops mass effects rather than thedetached and spot effects of lawn beds and of singleplanting; and it derives much of its pleasing its length, distance and perspective. The bordermay be pennanent, comprised of hardy pla
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