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was an address by Mr. T.
A. Sykes on "The Hardy
Herbaceous Border". Some
of the points he emphasized
were: Beware of the com-
mon type of landscape gar-
dener. Don't try to do it all
in one season. Don't try to be
formal but utilize the value
of rocks & irregularity of land.
It is not necessary to spend
a lot of money to get artistic
results. Blend the whole
into one harmonious unit.
Need of love and thought but
don't be afraid to make changes.

A liberal dressing of soot
and bone meal is valuable.
Wood ashes and woods mold
will help to mix into a clayey
soil.

Plant to have a series of blooms
so that there will always be
some color in your border.

Work out plan beforehand on