BOTANIC GARDENS
Dahlias.—Early autumn is dahlia b® • and two borders are devoted to a repr sentative collection of modern varieu which provide a complete colour range It is interesting to note that the of dahlias become intensified under iruficial light. . , . _ Hardy Flower Border.—Perennial (Michaelmas daisies), helian.thus, neie” turns, anti Bqlidago arc conspicuous a m °-» the taller perennials which assist in m composite picture completed with a range of biennials and annuals. . Bedding Dlsplays.—Beds and henw’ are again bright with a second crop o flowers. . Rose Garden.—Though well past best, there is still a wealth of blossom al! beds, and many particularly formed buds may be observed. Rock Garden.—Autumn croCUS - eS n fher conspicuous among a wealth of specimens which add interest and coiou at this season. CT>b Crab Apples.—ln autumn the or apples are amongst the most outs-an«»a ornamental trees in the gardens, their heavily weighted branches of >***" • orange, red, yellow, scarlet, or crimfruits. , sand Band Concert.—A programme of® music will be presented on a t lawn by the C’ lchton Cobbers Banu 2.30 p.m. to-morrow.
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Press, Volume LXXXIV, Issue 25448, 20 March 1948, Page 6
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