MAKING AND CARE 



large number of inferior ones. Also do not 

 overlook the fact that small grounds cannot 

 accommodate many large plants, such as most 

 shrubs will become in a few years. Therefore, 

 to avoid overcrowding, plant sparingly, and 

 allow for future development. When a shrub 

 loses its individuality in this manner its beauty 

 and usefulness are at an end. 



Roses of the hardier class, of which all gar- 

 dens should have a good collection, can be 

 grown to better advantage if planted by them- 

 selves. There they can be given the treat- 

 ment they require without interference from 

 other shrubs. They are somewhat exclusive in 

 their tendencies, and always seem to resent any 

 attempt on our part to make them grow among 

 less aristocratic plants. They are never able 

 to forget their royal lineage, and demand the 

 best places and the most attention. But we 

 forgive them their exactions because of their 

 beauty, and are always glad to do their bidding. 

 A garden without its roses is not living up to 

 its privileges. 



The busy gardener that is, the gardener 

 who is occupied during the greater part of the 

 day with business or household duties will 

 find hardy perennial plants more satisfactory, 



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