![[Illustration: V. A subtropical bed. Center of cannas, with border of <i>Pennisetum longistylum</i> (a grass) started in late February or early March.]](images%5CV.jpg)
A back yard is shown in Fig. 42. It is approximately sixty feet square. At present it contains a drive, which is unnecessary, expensive to keep in repair, and destructive of any attempt to make a picture of the area. The place could be improved by planting it somewhat after the manner of Fig. 43.