MAY,] SHRUBS. 493 



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OF SHRUBS. 



Of planting Evergreens. 



llvEnGREEN trees and shrubs may still be success- 

 fully planted, and the more so, if the season be late; 

 but it would be advisable to have that work finished 

 as early in the month as possible , in order to take 

 advantage of the rains that often fall about the be- 

 ginning of it. Evergreen hedges, and box edgings, 

 may also now be planted with success. Observe the 

 directions given last month, on these subjects; and 

 on mulching, watering, &c. according to the state 

 of the weather. 



Of hoeing and cleaning the Shruhhi^, 

 Let the hints given last month on this subject, 

 r.till be followed. Indeed they should never be lost 

 sight of, if it be w^ished to have this department of 

 the garden always agreeable, and the shrubs and 

 flowers set off to the best advantage. Weeds should 

 be kept down in every department of the garden, but 

 more particularly in the pleasure ground. The bor- 

 ders and walks should constantly be kept neat and 



