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or flagstone type. Avoid the use of tooâ€"many small stones for they will give a spotty artificial effect. Prepare the soil before you start to work. . Use equal parts of vegeâ€" _A rock garden should appear as naturalistic as possible, so keep this in mind when selecting the rocks, The Theâ€"planning and construction of a rock garden will stir your imaginâ€" ation and enthusiasm. _ Soon you will discover the fascinating. possibilities of creating diminutive â€" mountains, guiding an infant stream so that minâ€" fature cataracts tumble over rocks, and a tiny rill winds its way among the ferns in the valleys. an effective way of adding a modern note to the home grounds. No matter how â€"your grounds are arranged. you will find some natural opportunâ€" ity for a rock garden. An uneven piece of ground, a hillside, a ravine, or the banks bordering a walk or drive â€"~any of these natural situaâ€" tions can be transformed into a disâ€" tinctive rock garden. Even as a flat area may be graded to various levels and thus serve as the foundation of a rockery. : ‘ Not only is the building of a rockâ€" ery one of ~the most interesting phases of gardening, but it is likewise 40 Perennial and Various Rock Plants _ Annualsâ€"large assortment, separate Petunias, in bloom ... ... _ eessuations reuinen enc t on hogsest Sonnga on r" e .,‘"5,‘}% Pee ghen m"‘ Dundee Road Perennial Nursery GARDEN ,,é ” LANDSCAPE nenimin rcrne arinina ane on genenant oo meni rnmnaies s ooes egtiniie on e n â€"â€" ie G s v Dundee Rd. 3 mi. west of Waukegan Rd. at Sanders Rd. ~â€"â€"â€"Telephone Northbrook 230â€"Râ€"1 We design and plant trees and shrubâ€" bery, gardens, perennial borders, make new lawns, remake old ones, drives and walks, rockery and pools, terraces. Also trim trees, take down dead ones and cut them up. Call for plans and estimates. s % Everything we have is First Class and Dependable Come out â€" Get acquainted â€" See for yourself in Landscape Contractor â€" B I S E T H wfi ocm onfi 93e > + 915 LOGAN STREET Tel. H. P. 2288 By Franken Bros. _ TFhere is a certain tidiness prevalâ€" ent in all formal plantings that gives them an air of luxury and beauty. However, in all formal plantings great care must be exercised to origâ€" inate something more or less natural rich for rock gardens. As you place the rocks in position remember that thep lants will derive nourishment from the soil, not the rocks. Consequently, you must have more plant surface than rock surface. Lay the lower rocks first and place enchnpperrockuothatitreeodu from the one beneath. Tamp the soil tightly into the crevices to eliminate air pockets. Tilt the broadest surâ€" face of each rock so that the rain water can run into the soil pocketsâ€" this is important or the plants will suffer from lack of moisture. In placing plants, consider their 7 7 * pâ€" ing plants should be near the top; tufted varieties with short flower stalks, in the crevices: and ~creeping plants will cushion the flat area. Dwarf evergreens and shrubs are at home in the rockery, while taller vaâ€" rieties serve as a background. table fibre, garden loam, and coarse, sharp sand. ~Barnyard manure is too rich for rock #ardens colors . o 1 Painti :»+â€"â€":..........10 doz. 3.00 â€".Doz. $2.00 T HE PR E3 8 In selecting plant material for the formal garden, height and foliage efâ€" fects shouldâ€"always be first in conâ€" sideration. Plants selected so as to give a continual session of bloom, create a garden of interest at all times. The height of plants may vary according to width of beds, and‘ size of garden, from one to three feet, and in extreme cases where a backâ€" ground or fence are present, plants up to a. five foot height may be used. Theâ€" lawn area should predominate. The Old Faghioned Flower Garden There may Be some who never enâ€" joyed an old fashioned flower garden and some who do not know what flowers such a magic spot would inâ€" clude. I will record right now as I ’ With a liberal use of Evergreens, _ one is assured of good winter effects. Theyâ€"alsoâ€"areâ€"the most attractive feature of the garden in early Spring, blending most beautifully with the Narcissus, Tulips and early bulbs. In late Fall when the garden has the appearance of being somewhat tired or worn, they again step into promâ€" inence with their touch of life and vigor, which after all is the essence of good landscape surroundings. J It is very difficult to select maâ€" terial for a formal garden, if one hopes or wishes to keep it on a strictâ€" ly formal basis. Edgings of ordinâ€" ary privet hedge, the Amoor North variety, may be kept sheared to a height and width of six or eight inches, which would give it a distinct and formal line, for edging around the Perennial or Rose beds. A gazing globe, bird bath or sun dial make interesting garden ornaâ€" ments which usually fit in or adjaâ€" cent to the formal garden. Next in order, will be the bird house. Wrens and Martins usually predominate ~as interesting objects, however the Robins fall in line with their everâ€"present hopping and chirpâ€" ing about the pool and garden. The writer thinks the pool is the most attractive and interesting charâ€" acter in the garden, as the goldfish, pond lilles and other water plants are extremely attractive at all times. The liveliness of the fish, give an object of interest which is more or less fasâ€" cinating and considérable time is alâ€" ways spent in this section of the garden, * f There should be incorporated in the general scheme, enough permanent fixtures that will designate the outâ€" line. Garden seats, arches, sections of fences and hedges are very useful for this purpose. Where a formal garden is developed in keeping with the general surroundâ€" ings and is linked together in the genâ€" eral scheme of architecture and landâ€" scape development, there is always an effect produced that is pleasing and unique. This constitutes real art. gives a "copy" job and it is immediâ€" ately recognized as such; the same as a common print can be recognized as a copy from the original painting. ~=They occupied "the Tence â€" corners and odd spots in the vegetable gar. den and sometimes got mixed up with the vegetables. The garden wotuld not have been complete without the smokeâ€"house adjoining, on whose roof the family cat often took refuge from the family dog. The family flowers your spring planting plans with you and offer suggestions that will do much toward insuring the success of your planting. No obligationsâ€"come visit us! At our Nursery you will enjoy seeing the fine selection of trees, evergreens, shrubs, vines, roses, rock plants, perennials and anâ€" nuals that will help to make your grounds more beautiful. your spring planting nlans with Per Yard â€"Phone Glencoe 1244 Prompt Service Charles Fiore Nurseries â€" Specialists in LANDSCAPE GARDENING Black Dirt Officeâ€"49 hone Highland Park 523 Nurseryâ€"Prairle View hone Libertyville 628â€"Râ€"1 . 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