e first tall-growing plant that occurs to the mind ofthose unversed in gardening is the hollyhock: it has been known,grown, and loved so long, and in its habit, form, and range oflovely color it is so desirable. In a young border, however, beforevery low new shrubs I should not try such… … FLOWERS IN THE LITTLE GARDEN 49 the shrubs add feet to their stature. Where the tall backgroundof foliage already exists, however, the hollyhock is adorable ingroups against it; but it should be used in small groups in thesmall garden — three to five in a group. From hollyhocks for-ward, here is a…
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