Shrubbery and Trees 229 



of them need is a little pruning every couple of 

 years and an annual application of fertilizer, while 

 some do not need even that but may be left alone 

 season after season to produce what growth they 

 will. The trees for the home grounds should be 

 selected with regard to the surroundings. A tree 

 for the flower garden should not be a spreading 

 tree unless there is plenty of room for flowers and 

 shrubbery beyond the shade zone. If several 

 trees are to be planted some of them should be 

 evergreens in order that a cheerless display of bare 

 limbs will not be all there is to greet the eye when 

 autumn has taken its toll; but if the plot is small 

 and there is space for only one or two, it is better 

 to plant a deciduous tree for evergreens are not 

 so refreshing as new buds in springtime. In 

 all cases the size which the tree will ultimately 

 attain must be in proportion to the size of the 

 garden. Nor should a large tree be planted near 

 a window to keep out all the much needed sun- 

 light which should be furnished to the indoors. 

 Trees furnish a splendid background for the home 

 and when set at a safe distance from the house 

 the view will be very much appreciated. A house 

 always shows to a much greater advantage if 

 trees are grouped at a short distance from it in- 

 stead of being set up against the house to aid 



