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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1898 Excerpt: ... clay, which has been kneaded in the hands, or pounded and worked in a box. Handfuls or shovelfuls of the material are thrown forcibly upon the earth, the operator being careful not to walk upon the work. The clay is smoothed by means of a spade or maul, and it is then sanded. These lily tanks are from two to three feet deep. Aquatics in the open nearly always show to best advantage if a few tall bog plants are grown with them. Swamps yield many interesting tall plants, and there are many exotics in the market which can be grown with water lilies. The common wild water lilies can be grown in tubs (Fig. 189), strong flowering roots being got each year or two from the wild. The subject of aquatics is too special for this book, and the reader who wishes the best information should consult Tricker's "Water Garden." 2. Carpet-bedding The beauty of the carpet-bed lies largely in its unity, sharp contrast and harmony of color, elegance--often simplicity--of design, nicety of execution, and the continued distinctness of outline due to scrupulous care. A generous allowance of greensward on all sides contributes greatly to the general effect,--in fact is indispensable. Let us pass to considerations purely practical: Whatever place is selected for the bed, it should be in a sunny situation. This, nor any kind of bed, should not be planted near large trees, as their greedy roots will rob the soil not only of its food, but of moisture. The shade, also will be a menace. As the plants stand so thick, the soil should be well enriched, and spaded at least a foot deep. In planting, a space of at least six inches must be left between the outer row of plants and the edge of the grass. The very style of the bed requires that lines be straight, the curves uniform, and ...
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- PublisherRarebooksclub.com
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 1130685489
- ISBN 13 9781130685480
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages84
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