. The Canadian horticulturist [monthly], 1901. Gardening; Canadian periodicals. 1 lo THE CANADIAN Fk;. 2021. Camtamla Mkuia. for flower gardens. The Japanese lilies such as L. rubrum, L. speciosum and other varieties, are not so hardy as those before mentioned, requiring careful protection in winter, and are besides very liable to disease. A clump of lily of the valley should also be planted where they will not be disturbed, and in a position that is not too much exposed to the hot sun in summer. A north or east aspect suits these sweet little gems of the lilv familv the best.
. The Canadian horticulturist [monthly], 1901. Gardening; Canadian periodicals. 1 lo THE CANADIAN Fk;. 2021. Camtamla Mkuia. for flower gardens. The Japanese lilies such as L. rubrum, L. speciosum and other varieties, are not so hardy as those before mentioned, requiring careful protection in winter, and are besides very liable to disease. A clump of lily of the valley should also be planted where they will not be disturbed, and in a position that is not too much exposed to the hot sun in summer. A north or east aspect suits these sweet little gems of the lilv familv the best. .-\ rose busii or two of the rugosa type, or some of the hardiest varieties of the hybrid perpetual roses, cannot possibly be dispensed with. This completes a list that will, with very little care and attention give pleasing and satisfactory flowering results, from early spring until late autumn. And now a word or two as to the lay-out and preparation of the border. It is very difficult to do justice to this subject except in a very general way ; as the surroundings of diff^erent residences and sites are of such a varied nature and character. Most suburban, or even farm and country residences, however, usually have a small plot of lawn or garden attached to them, where a mixed border of plants would be a decided acquisition, and lend a cheerful and home-like appearance to the surroundings. The most suitable place for a border would probably be either on the east or west side of the lawn, leaving the more central part occupied by a walk, flowering shrubs, a bed of greenhouse plants perhaps, or of plants from the window. A shade tree or two will also be necessary somewhere on the lawn. Shade trees are indispensable in summer time for the thorough enjoyment of a lawn. It will be necessary to keep clear of these trees in planning out the border, and also avoid getting too near to pine trees, and hedges of pine or cedar, as the roots of these would rapidly absorb all nutriment from
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