CHAPTER VIM. 



LAWN-PLANTING FOR WINTER EFFECT. 



LEARLY preconceived effects are con- 

 trived for spring and summer, both 

 on parks and lawns. Outline and 

 form, singly and in mass, have a fair 

 degree of attention paid them during 

 these seasons, but combinations of 

 color attract less attention during 

 even the " perfect days of June." Later on, as summer hues 

 fade, still less thought is given to securing renewed beauty 

 of foliage and flower by employing such plants as are 

 specially fine in August and September. Such plants may 

 indeed be set out, but this is seldom done with a conscious 

 intention of prolonging the season of beautiful foliage, or of 

 producing distinct compositions. In autumn, finally, two 

 specially charming objects may be and sometimes are sought 

 in the use of plants. One looks to the retention of a rich, 

 healthy, green foliage as late as possible by means of cer- 

 tain oaks, beeches, elms, and golden and green conifers, 

 while another employs the wonderful crimson and gold 



