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WHAT TO PLANT 



Lawns are the foundation of all decorative planting. A good, well- 

 kept lawn contributes more to the beauty of grounds than any other 

 single factor. They require constant attention, a sure water supply 

 and are therefore possibly only practicable in city school yards where 

 a gardener is employed the year round. 



SHRUBS 



5HRUBS should never be planted singly in 

 the school yard, but should be grouped in 

 masses in fence corners and elsewhere. The 

 location of the shrubbery should be very definitely 

 indicated on the school ground plan. Large groups 

 of shrubs may be used as screens for outbuild- 

 ings. Use the taller varieties as a background 

 and plant the lower in front. If it is desired to 

 plant shrubbery along a fence line, do not plant 

 with geometric exactness, but let the outline 

 waver, showing high dense masses in some places 

 and perhaps only single low bushes in others. 



VARIETIES OF SHRUBS 



THE LILAC is one of the best shrubs for school grounds. Its deep 

 green leaves make a good screen during most of the year, and the masses 

 of beautiful, delicately-tinted and perfumed blossoms come during the 

 school term. It is especially free from insect attack. 



EUONYMUS JAPONICUS depends upon its strongly-colored yellow and 

 green leaves for its beauty. Grows equally well in the north or south 

 and is a hardy. shrub. 



SYKINGEA OR MOCK ORANGE grows well, and produces excellent foliage 

 and pretty white blossoms. 



POMEGRANATE when planted thickly, is good in fence corners and 

 along roadways. Its brilliant scarlet flower and large, peculiar fruit, 

 filled with juicy morsels, make it a valuable addition to school planta- 

 tions. 



BRIDAL WREATH is showy when in bloom, and is a good "filler." 



OLEANDER grows well, produces a strong foliage, and bears an abund- 

 ance of flowers. It is said to be poisonous for stock. 



PORTUGAL LAUREL is splendid, forming a solid pyramidal mass of green. 

 Cherry Laurel makes a larger tree, equally as good, not pyramidal. 

 Both have large, glossy evergreen leaves. The Cherry Laurel has semi- 

 edible fruits. Neither of these is a true laurel. Our Native Laurel, 

 or Bay Tree, is splendid for some places. 



