. The Canadian horticulturist [monthly], 1905. Gardening; Canadian periodicals. A Beauty Spot in an Amateurs Garden in Perth The different species and varieties are in bloom from early spring to early winter ; amongst them there is an endless variety of form and color; they are of very easy cul- vation, will grow in almost any soil and re- quire comparatively little attention. Per- haps it would not be amiss to name a dozen out of tht: hundreds to be found in the cata- logues: Delphinium (larkspur), phlox, iris (Fleur-de-lis or flags), helianthus (sun flower), aquilegia (columbine), campanula,
. The Canadian horticulturist [monthly], 1905. Gardening; Canadian periodicals. A Beauty Spot in an Amateurs Garden in Perth The different species and varieties are in bloom from early spring to early winter ; amongst them there is an endless variety of form and color; they are of very easy cul- vation, will grow in almost any soil and re- quire comparatively little attention. Per- haps it would not be amiss to name a dozen out of tht: hundreds to be found in the cata- logues: Delphinium (larkspur), phlox, iris (Fleur-de-lis or flags), helianthus (sun flower), aquilegia (columbine), campanula, digitalis (foxglove), hollyhocks, ornamental poppies, tritoma (red 'hot poker). I do not mean to say that this class of plants should altogether take the place of many others in common use. such as geran- iums, cannas, stocks, phlox drummondi, etc. We can hardly get along without them, but I think that the hardy berbaceous plants should be made the main feature. I am very glad to see that the geometrical. Another Walk in the Same Garden and formal styles of bedding and gardening are losing favor and that the tendency is more and more to the natural, which is cer- tainly more beautiful and also more restful to the tired brain of the present day business man or workman. If you go in for roses they should have a garden for themselves,. * Extract from an address delivered before the Woodstock Horticultural Society. The Horticultuiist will be pleased to receive copies, of papers read at meeting i of societies. 268. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original St. Catharines, E. S. Leavenworth
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