n his backyard was
of the same nature. The girls' flower garden was a bit of formal work. I
guess, too, the outdoor bulb planting which Albert scorned might come
under the same head. So you see you have been landscape gardeners
without knowing it. To continue to be, all we have to do is to go on
somewhat along the general lines I have spoken of to-night. Different
committees have prepared a number of tables which should help you much
in matters of selection."
GARDEN OF CONSTANT BLOOM BY MONTHS
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NAME COLOUR HEIGHT SPECIAL POINTS
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_March_
Columbine Red 1 ft. Grows on rocky places. Graceful
flower.
Hepatica White 6 in. Early spring flower. Ready to blossom
Blue under the snow. Last year's
Pink leaves shelter flower.
Saxifrage White 8 in. Grows in rocky, sandy places.
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_April_
Bluebell Blue 16 in. Likes rock soil and sun.
Dwarf Iris Blue 1 ft. A good border plant. Does not
require any special soil. Spreads.
Moss Pink Pink 6 in. Likes full sun. Spreads rapidly.
Violet Blue 6 in. Good soil. Plant in either sun or
shade.
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_May_
Lily-of- White 9 in. Grows under trees, spreads rapidly.
the-Valley Flowers fragrant. Cut flower effect.
German Iris Different 2 ft. The best of flags for general planting
purposes.
Forget- Blue low Thrives on moist soil. Planted with
me-not tulips follows them in bloom.
Chinese Different 4 ft. The earliest of peonies. Good in
Peony borders.
Myrtle Blue low Grows even in shade and poorly
drained soils. Spreads rapidly.
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_June_
Bleeding Pink 2 ft. A hardy plant. Needs moist, good
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