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There is. or used to be. an odd

GROW A FIW PLANTS 0!’ THE belief in nigland that the have ourselves laboriously created _~“ _ _ NEW !'ABxlA'tf0UNT V Y( French were a. frivolous and may be the result of a deep, un- 13‘ H‘ “mu 0‘ mm“ mm AND ONE light-minded pe0i>l€- Even 1110!! conscious rebellion. For a holiileiyin 9 De ‘

«A "W FACTS». mm, mm only ,.,u_..._d,,,,,,, .,,..,.d, OVER. wmru. odd and erroneous was the the mountains is a flight from in be amine . and of better mun annex ruins are :::twi.h::°c%bo.fl'l add a litil. . to sum", mu ow,p,,u.,,,_ they ’ belief held in rrance that the reality; it is an escape from that quI.lity."I:his year there were m- 3; d painting the -riuouap me kindness 01 we kn mmy mm on the ‘bunt. We hear a. great deal nowadays English were tojour pratique—a oppressive rea.lity of which weznuku er-I.i ‘e additions, end if one EKP0r1°¢fl°0d 35315005 0131111 W 7013 IWIIII doors and Wind. ‘ ‘lmperie1rI..ife Assurance company The mgpiscing or the --i,-- 1, mg, about herb gardens. Interest in race immune from the weakness of_ the regularity of bricks and mortar were to grow all of the best types that expensive lotion or eetbeokl owe. Ivuthoflt-ixecl claim that tn... 9, Cam“, I am in possession of The pmuuar Sound 0, ..o.. B ..W.. cooking heme seems to go with a sentiment and romance. Ye the the symbol. and in the mountains and colors in one garden it would through transplanting are unnocea- are no harm e ects whatever fancy for antique fumiture. Few of English spend more on Rock Gar- we enjoy. for a little while, an 11- have to a large one indeed sary. But they “mm um °°m' bl. on the other hand there are

several substantial advantages. A house with the walls well screened with Boston Ivy or in the wide, sections of Canada the heroin clinging type of Virginia Ofeeper, i.‘ much cooler in the hot weather 10, the simple reason that sun rise, not reach heat absorbing brick 0, stone. As for verendahs the rd. vantage in shade. coolness and

mm job at this time of year rather carefully. Whether the plant being moved is a more annual seedl- ing a few inches high or a six- foot tree or shrub these 089611- eliced gardeners never expose the roots in the air any more than they can possibly help-

In moving they keep me plants

is another. The English translation of corona is crown. which is very. very close to the Roman pronun- ciation. Then there is the 001111151011 of w and v, which lasted down to Dickens day. though we do not hear much of it now. As school- children we ridiculed this pators by repeating: "weal, wine. and

the litt‘e pamphlet bearing the " above name. Its special interest to :. me is that it gives pictures of thirty varieties ( I nearly wrote species!) of dogs. from the Great Dane to the diminutive “Bc0tty." The scot- tish Deerhound is even taller than the Great. Dane but is not so no- =hU-‘It. being more of the Greyhound

lusicn of that freedom which we can never attain in this world. In in the Rock Garden we foster a little a patch of the wildernem that stands flower. end its adaptability to g]. to us'for freedom. And this is a most every condition. Today we very sensible thing to do, for an can find a petunia to grow any- artificial wilderness has none of the where, grid of . com; to mi-monige discomfort and danger of the real wmi my gun, flower 0, gm-. 1111118» rounding.

dens than any other nation. and it is difficult to imagine anything less practical——more sentimental if you

the cooking herbs which used to grow in every garden. and season man th dishes which our ,,,,,,{,,,,‘,’,‘,.,..,: ,,,,..,.,d_ ,.,e known in lli:e—than transporting truckloads oi present dny home won. limestone from Westmoreland to But one herb which has held milhekehoime c<:i}l‘nties and trying] to ‘ma rom em 3 H101‘? Of‘ (‘.55 1dav°r'“t1’::h8aa:n1Ehn3°$‘1§;o,?g1dLh£:,§realistic home for the reluctant mpeemnoe 01 the dish is pm.s1ey_iflcra. of the high Alps.

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type and built for spsed rather than for strength. , Two pictures, those of the Fox- hound (or Fox Terrier, as the small- ‘ or form is named) and the Blood- hound iNos. 9 and 15!. will, I think, be 8. revelaiicil to our sporisnlrn who believe they have a Dill‘?-bl‘Cd animal. The fact is that what, pasues here for a Foxhound. shows‘ by its slightly larger size and large pendulous ears. that there is a ,._ strong strain of bloodhound in it. v I I have heard some tail; of "blue- ’ tick." and “red-born" strains. but ‘can only gather that these mysti- fying phrases have V.) do with color -—in which case they have nothing to do with the ability and intelli- gence of the dog. And by the way, the word "terrier" means a digger in the earth iterra.) because he gets after ii. fox in its den in just that fashion! All packs of Fox- hounds had a few Fox Terriers ac- oompzmymz them for that purpose. Three vilrit-ties of “sheep~dog" are shown. each with very differ- ent chararecristics. The “Old Eng- lish Sheep Dog" rather resembles the animal he guards, onffy he is 100 per cent woollier! His "mim- icry" (as scientists would say) would make him liable to attack, but the animal who thought to dine ‘on sheep. would be greatly 5u1‘Dl‘ls€di The Collie (No. 17) “is of Scottish extraction," says the book- let; however. in the North of Eng- land the come for the farmer, and the Greyhound for ‘the miner, are the two favorite breeds. And. before I forget. let me correct the pronounciatlon; it's not “coolie." though I've often heard it called

winegar are worry good wittles I wow!" Mr. Chips. in the story of that name, objects to vicisslm (which I need not say means "one after another") being pronounced “we-kiss-im" according to the con- tinental Latinists. The southern pronunciation of the “u" is‘ In- other case in point. where we say Duke. the southern says “Dook" and this also is in accordance with my theory of Roman influence.

POTATOES IN ENGLAND

I have just received a newsy let- ter from a friend in England. and he tells me that the T.F'.l=‘.A. are blaming the Potato Marketing Board for the high price 01 P0“- toea. The initials are those of the Tyrieside Fish Fryers‘ Association. and far from being a. creation of the comic strip, the Association does a great public work as PU-1" veyors of the luscious “fish and chips" so familiar to every Briton.

is not to blame, for it was in oper-

nearly as much as usual, owing to the short. crop. It is last seasons "beautiful summer," he concludes that the T.F'.F‘. Association fire paying for. The drought was too much for the potato crop which

about 4 pounds (:20) per wn to make a '7-ton per acre crop 11155

to make a 4 or

But as my friend sayg, the P.M.B. ation last year when potatoes Wen’-

oniy 55 shining; per ton to the far- (That is, about $14 fol‘ 2240

was nearly is failure. If it takes

pay its way, what. will be the price 5-ton per acre crop

Every garden should have a row! of parsley. and a short row will!

Paramount Parsley

suffice, for this vegetable is in the "cut and come again" class and each plant will oonilliue to produce crisp leaves all season.

And while we are on the subject of parsley. tile Hamburg rooted type should be mentioned. This is not only produces leaves which can be used for flavoring and gar-

me" ishes but it reduces a small oot -- H is th “ " . P . r ‘.‘.?‘.‘...Z‘2°...“.’.‘Z.‘f...2°“.'..’. 2:2. ......: a as

the parsley flavor, and is said to be much superior to the leaves for flavoring soups and stews.

‘The latest development of pars- ley has come to amateurs through the all-America. committee on new vegetables and flowers. which gave 3 1936 Award of Merit to the new variety called Paramount.

It has rich dark green leaves. triple curled, and is destined to decorate many a juicy steak or bowl

But Rock Gardening, although it is so English. is beginning to spread to other countries, for it is a‘ curl- ous fact that the English. for the last 100 years, have set the fashion in recreation for the whole of the civilized world. so Rock Gardening must be something more than a national eccentricity. like turning up the trousers or driving on the left of the road, and it seems as though we have been the first to become aware of a universal need and to give expression to ii. This seems more plausible when we note that Rock Gardening is closely associated with another fashion, that of going to the moun- tains for aholiday which was initia- ted in this country and has spread

supposition

very’ r.\’ildly.

The holiday in the mountains is. fairly obviously. a reaction against the conditions of civilized life. and it is natural that the English, the most romantic nation in the world and practical only in their aptitude for giving a concrete expression to their day-dreams, should be first to look back. with a kind of the from which civilized man has at last succeeded in escap-

sentlmental nostalgia. to

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Countries China’s Biggest Customer The -United states heads the list

exporting goods to China with 18.93 per cent

of individual countries

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Such a game of make-believe may be sentimental: it may be just a way of saying. “Where I am not. there is happiness." but if it is wildness we are after, let us see clearly what we want. For a Rock Garden the size of a lea.-tray can be made as effectively wild as an acre. This is not a depreciation of the Alpine landscapes fashioned on a large scale by our expert designers of Rock Gardens. These are the well-nigh p:‘l'ft‘Ci. expression of that desire which is illnrticulate in the haphazard rockery of films. brick- bats and Aubrletia. But we need not look on their creations with helpless envy, for we can learn as much from them as any scribbling journalist can learn from the masters of English prose and with more hope of putting what we have learnt successfully into practice. We need not feel that Rock Gardens are out of place in the suburbs, for it is for the suburbs that they are most desired, and I think that any- one who has as much as a backyard can make an Alpine landscape if he has the courage of his imagination and is willing to learn the techni- que.-—Jsson Hill. in Gardening Il- lustraied (English).

America committee, bring;

bright lose color which

small stature. only

window box subject.

lent pot plant for the

A Cool Blue cards;

A blue garden, cool and refresh- ing on a hot summer clay. and al- ways delicate and attractive. is not difficult to design and grow if one will carefully study the dozen or more subjects which grow easily from seed the first year.

Because blue is rare or unknown

them indoors, them in the garden.

cony strain of deep

Rose Gem. an Award of Merit

winner for 1030. selected by the All- new glory to the petunia family. It is is even the strongest sun will not fade. It has a. very compact growth of a. belly habit during its blooming Period- Thls characteristic, along with its to 8 inches. make it an ideal border plant. or

Like most petunlss. it is easily grown, and may be sown out in the open, or started indoors in flats for early bloom and to lengthen the season for them. Because of its com- pact growth it should be an excel- open window or sill. and it would not be diffi- culg to pot a few plants if you start putting the bulk of

In the window box. Rose Gem should harmonize well with a bal- blue. the latter to trail orvlir the side and the pink for a center.. with a row of sweet alyarum for a white border. These three hardy annuals will stand el-

roots and any soil attached, moistened. They spread out the roots when replanting and press fine soil firmly around them. If the plant is any sire they will usually add some water. Indeed frequent and copious watering at this time is the key to success. A stimulant in the way of commer- cial fertiliser rich in nitogen is also advisable.

With such plants as petunlas. esters or tomatoes about as much fertilizer as can be held on e dime is sufficient. Experts urge that this be placed in the soil near. but not touching the roots and if possible the ground is soaked with water afterwards.

GARDEN FRUITS Even in the moderately sized city

garden there is usually an odd corner where fruit may be pro- duced. A cherry. plum or peach

tree will not take up is great deal of room. Under garden conditions where it is possible to furnish more than lie usual protection most things can be grown far north of their ordinary environment. Cer- tain trees. it is true, they succumb in a hard winter. but the trees are not expensive and are easily re- placed. In the Prairie Districts certain very hardy apples, cherries. plums and almost innumerable berries have been originated which will give abundant returns for the space occupied. strawberries. goosebcrries. currents, Saskatoon berries and cherries are all hardy. In garden fruits the beginner is ad- vised to include more of those things which will produce fresh

privacy of such natural screens is too obvious to need Satailed ex. planetion. There is e host of per. manent material at the disposal or the gardener. in the warmer air. tricte of Canada, the close cling. in‘; Boston Ivy with its glossy green foliage in summer which turns to a brilliant red aim- the first frost is an ideal climber for walls of buildings. Like the Virginia Creeper which is hardlcr and comes in both self and non. cllncinii types. it is a quicker flower when once established and will cover a well up to so to so feet high. Dutchman's Pipe, Trum. pet. Vine and clematis are amiable for verarldehs. These should be grown on trellises or other support, They have attractive flowers and effective foliage. especially the first two in the group.

SEED

it is impossible to over-emphasise the importance of good seed. other factor; may be beyoffd control but the gardener has absolute check over this foundation. Weather, soil and location may be ideal but without good seed, specially select. ed to suit Canadian conditions. the garde'il is going to be a failure. There is no guarantee that g flower which has given Wolldefflfl results in Great Britain or the Southern States will do equally well in this country and because of this the average gardener is won advised to secure his seed and nursery stock from a reliable oun- adian source.

desserts or salads early in the season when it is difficult or ex- pensive to get imported supplies. In this connection early cherries

that! No. 20 is the German Shep- herd Dog—-which I have read is al- so the Alsatian s.D. This is the dog which we persist in calling the

pay Much more. he thinks. than the 5 pounds «tam per ton which was all he could get this spring. And then he voices the universal

mom; my amount of sun or bad weather. and will provide a sheet of color throughlou‘ ‘.?.c summer.

of the total value of imports in 1935. followed by Japan 15.03 per cent; Germany 11.09 per cent: Great Britain 10.48 per cent;

of creamed new potatoes. When thinned properly the plants grow 12 inches high with I spread of al- most 20 inches. and the tendency

in_many plant strains. we are in- cllried to thiilk our material suffi- cient. This is an error which any

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t t k , d f th gen me er an or ‘ at mmn fall has been eliminated. Australia 4.12 per cent. according to does well in a rich loam soil. pro-

be W35 591<‘°l9d by the German id ii at heard the cynical dlc- blonmin and lasting blu arden.

and Bevan Ponce to assist in Smegiyagother Brmsh m,,me,_ Paisley seed is slow to gerrnin- the Industrial Department of the For Em,’ deep bmee fine may videcl it is kept out black. uygu some of the new verlties developed _?

their work in certain cases. Either "Anylbody can make money out of ;t°vks’°g“:1"1tf‘8 mm-‘W40 ml: S;;‘5d:;g‘u§t:t1“2““gl‘:-“uw“y5- lobelia has no peer. Its compact, 3:13 :13’ thexgéfitu Tngogrgadmmg. 3° fimmgfgafilfifiafigg They Mature From Seed In - ee , u me as - ow a r . r cen oam .

of the others if trained would do farm produce once it leaves the 13- 31' the mu1mp°rmThe ltljenmd stab bushy plants are a continuous we ‘mun .5 very 1, mm d R is qum ‘ewble’ one Year And Take very

when orlce stafied. It is a good idea to combine a planting with radishes to mark the row. The rad- ishes will mature and be used be- fore thc parsley progresses enough to be bothered by them. Thin out

sheet of bloom that last throughout the season. Use it for edging or ribbon planting. Another annual noted for its true biuenesg is the dwarf morning glory. Almost as profuse with its colorful blossoms

Little Space In Garden.

Very often when it new recipe calls for shallots we will substitute young onions. In spite of similarity in appearance and taste. however,

Love in the Mist is an apt name for nigella, mother blue annual. because its finely cut foliage and retiring blossoms suggest an un- worldly nature.

For the tall background the lurk-

through grafting or budding to have several varieties of apples on a single tree. This applies to apples and pears especially.

CLILIBIRS

as well.

The Whippet (No. 24) is a cross heiwmn tile E‘nglL:h Terrier and the Old English Greyhound. It closely rcscmbles the latter parent in shape and speed. but differs

farmer's hands."

He encloses a list of the Dl‘l°°5 received by farmers during the last six years. (How many of our fami- ers keep count \‘.ke this?) Jan)’. 1930, 2 per ton. but they fell to £1

as is also China's best tomer among individual countries, taking mm per cent of her total exports during 1985; Hongkong took 16.4’! per cent; Jarpail 14.24 per cent;

5.,me“.hm_ in size and mom Th to in A “L Jam.‘ 1931_ scrupulously. especially with the big Great Britain 8.58 per cent; France as the vine types, it grows only a Greyhound was once tlcle special (3; 2%-mugs; ‘,]i;ny_ mpg 510 new Paramount variety. and when 5.07 per cent; Ciermpny 5.02 per foot in height. It will stand any ‘W’ "m 31" t,'§’r°1“;“:i‘u°‘w:11‘:::; or” m or cnmbm Ian“ 1 theshallotisnot an onion althoudr dog of princes and nobles, and the ($50.. J,my_ 1933’ 45 shillings, or the plants get about 3 inches high. cont. Canada. bought 0.73 per cent an-mum, of sum even gm of the There arteunseve 0 pgilue and “M m mporfam an maul?‘ “hp ll’ it is: close relative.

' cut them off. The new growth will of the total. Taking the British rockery. P'°d“°° ‘"35 “ ' P i’ Y W“ Itis more nearly akin to thcger-