JUDGING OF GARDENS
More Emphasis On Trees And Shrubs
Greater emphasis hss been placed on trees and shrubs tn a revised system of marking for the judging of gardens by the Christchurch Beautifying Association A wide selection of shrubs and trees is available today, savs a report from the Association and at a recent executive meeting it wu decided that mere importance should be attached to there, aMtough gardens should still contain a good percentage of permanent planting. Points, out of a total of a 100 in both cases, win now be allocated as follows:
Summer gardens; Design, harm my. and arrangement 30. flowers 20. cultivation and maintenance 10, trees and shrubs 18, lawns 12. covered fences 10
Spring gardens: Harmony and arrangement 30, flowers 20. cultivation and maintenance 10 trees and Shrubs 25, lawns 10. covered fence* &.
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Press, Volume CII, Issue 30200, 3 August 1963, Page 3
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