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locate them so as to allow an uninterrupted line 

 of vision where the outlook is pleasing. On large 

 estates, they should be placed in such position as 

 will afford the greatest protection from the heavy 

 winds. 



The bays of curved walks and drives should be 

 filled with groups of shrubs, so that if there be 

 no natural object for the road to make a curve 

 around, the planting will serve as a substitute for 

 one. 



Narrow-leaved shrubs should always be mixed with 

 the heavy, sombre-looking plants. This will add cheer 

 to the exterior and the effect will be most pleasing. 

 The smaller specimen of the Siberian pea tree 

 is very attractive with its rather showy yellow 

 flowers. 



All shrubs and trees should be especially well cul- 

 tivated just after being planted, to conserve the soil 

 moisture for them and to keep down the weeds. 

 All the sod should be cut away within a few feet 

 of all young trees and shrub clusters and the ground 

 should be frequently cultivated with a hoe. After 

 the trees and shrubs once shade the ground, 

 cultivation is not of such great importance. A 



