August 1. 1914 



HORTICULTURE 



141 



THE ARNOLD ARBORETUM. 



The Convention at Boston will draw 

 this way quite a number of gardeners 

 from divers quarters, who, for various 

 reasons may not find a more conven- 

 ient occasion to visit tliis city. Natu- 

 rally they will endeavor to see all the 

 more important places while here, for 

 the neighborhood abounds with large 

 private and public parks and gardens 

 of note. Among the latter probably 

 the one that appeals to most men is 

 the Arnold Arboretum, which contains 

 the finest collection of trees and 

 shubs in America, and, therefore, a 

 visit should not be missed by anyone 

 who has a large or small amount of 

 planting to do. and seeing what an im- 

 portant part landscape planting plays 

 in horticulture today, it is certainly to 

 his benefit to at least spend a few 

 hours here, where he will be able to 

 see growing, every tree and shrub 

 adapted to the climate of New England, 

 be able to observe its habit and char- 

 acter, and acquire its proper name. 

 Any car to Forest Hills places the 

 visitor close to one of the entrances. 



In the systematic beds during every 

 season of the year there is some plant 

 or other in flower, or fruit. Many 

 various species of Lonicera are now 

 very beautiful with their large displays 

 of bright berries. Taking the upper 

 road by the pond leads to the splendid 

 collection of Lilacs, which, wlien in 

 flower appeal to the general public 

 more than anything else in the .Arbore- 

 tum. Beyond are arranged the main 

 collection of Viburnums whose fruiting 

 qualities may now be observed. 



On the summit of Bussey Hill, close 

 by. will be found arranged in a circular 

 bed all the newer plants introduced by 

 Mr. E. H. Wilson from Western Cliina 

 that prove hardy here. A belt of the 

 beautiful Cedars of Lebanon should be 

 noticed, that so successfully stond the 



Washington Statue. Public Carden, Boston, from Commonnealth Ave., Entrance, 



rigors of the past severe winter. Pass- 

 ing down to the valley below is found 

 the fine collection of hybrid Cataw- 

 biense Rhododendrons, beyond which 

 is seen the broad border of Mountain 

 Laurel, which wiien flowering about 

 the end of June produces another of 

 the Arboretum erand floral displays, 

 while covering the steep sides and 

 summit of the hill is the Arboretum's 

 grandest and most beautiful feature, 

 the splendid group of naturally plant- 

 ed Hemlock Spruce (Tsuga canaden- 

 sis), Across the brook by Hemlock 

 Hill is planted the main conifer collec- 



The Franiis rarknian Memorial $.=50,000 Marble Banrt Stand on Boston Common. 



tion. On Peters Hill yet beyond will 

 be found the large collection of vari- 

 ous forms and varieties of Crataegus, 

 beautiful both in flower and fruit. 

 Around the base of the hill is a mixed 

 collection of various deciduous and 

 everygreen trees and shrubs contain- 

 ing some very choice and rare species. 

 Upon the large extent of walls that 

 encircle the Arboretum will be observ- 

 ed a various collection of suitable wall 

 covers such as Vitis, Celastrus, Actini- 

 dias, Tecomas. Lyciums, etc. 



Space will not permit of lists, but this 

 brief outline should prove useful to 

 those who are able to spend a few 

 hours there, which would undoubtedly 

 prove to their benefit especially the 

 younger members of the fraternity, 

 A printed guide may be obtained at the 

 administration building which de- 

 scribes the Arboretum very fully, be- 

 sides containing some good photo- 

 graphs, together with a map or two 

 which certainly makes the Arboretum 

 far more interesting to the visitor. 

 Wm. H. Judd. 



THE CONVENTION GARDEN. 



Deputy Commissioner Shea states 

 that all the beds provided for in the 

 original garden plan have been taken 

 up by various exhibitors and are 

 planted. Grading has been completed, 

 walks are being finished and the 

 lawns seeded down. All the planta- 

 tions are doing well, except that the 

 unseasonably cool weather is holding 

 back some of the gladioli and a flock 

 of wild ducks have been doing mis- 

 chief among the aquatic groups in the 

 river bays. The Farquhar Japanese 

 garden is quite elaborate and will soon 

 be completed. The exhibitors who 

 have taken advantage of this unprece- 

 dented opportunity for a public dis- 

 play of garden material will have a 

 good thing for it will be a standing ad- 

 vertisement during the entire summer. 



