234 Shrubbery and Trees 



deep mulch of straw or manure will answer the 

 same purpose. 



Plants that have an unusually fine shape, with 

 leaves, flowers, or fruit of an unusual kind, can be 

 shown off advantageously by planting them by them- 

 selves in the open. They should be planted around 

 the edges, along the driveway, or close to a build- 

 ing. The mountain ash, weeping birch, hackberry, 

 elm, and spiraea are among those which will be 

 most pleasing. 



As fast as the flowers of shrubs and perennials 

 fade, remove them and let the strength that would 

 go into the seed go into the foliage. 



Very few shrubs are attractive standing alone, 

 but when a number of specimens are grouped 

 together, the variety produces a most pleasing 

 effect. The shrubs with an upright habit and 

 robust growth should occupy a central location 

 and the smaller varieties be graduated from them. 

 Avoid bare trunks and stalks. 



Plan shrubbery so as to have a floral display each 

 month of the year. Glaring contrasts should be 

 avoided. Know before planting at what time of 



