SHRUBS FOR ALL THE YEAR 



CHAPTER XVII 



SATISFACTORY DECIDUOUS SHRUBS-FOR ALL THE YEAR 



A S a rule, November is the acceptable time for the planting of 

 ^ ^ all deciduous trees and shrubs, but no cut-and-dried formula 

 will ever apply to our southern gardens. If your order has to 

 be sent to other than a local nurseryman, note on it, "Ship after 

 the first hard frost;" then you will be ready at the proper time. 

 All the small fruits, as well as the deciduous trees and shrubs, 

 should be planted during this month. 



Shrubs are among the most valuable plants that we have. 

 They may be planted in groups of varying colors and heights 

 and by selecting species that bloom at different times a succes- 

 sion of bloom may be secured. They may be used to fill in spaces 

 between trees in mass plantings. In this way the canopy of 

 foliage is brought down to the turf. They may be planted under 

 the vision line of vistas and they form a beautiful background 

 for borders of hardy perennials or annuals. They may be moved 

 from place to place if soil and conditions of exposure are not just 

 right. They are worth while in the garden, on the large place or 

 m the public parkway, always stressing the fact that they must 

 be kept in good condition. 



Individual selection, largely a matter of personal preference, 

 size of grounds and amount of money to be expended, must all 

 be taken into consideration in choosing the shrubs for the beauti- 

 fying of the home grounds. Remember that shrubs stand for 

 permanent improvements. The first thing to do is to make a 

 drawing of the ideal to be achieved, making due allowance for 

 habits of growth, time of bloom, and so forth. Decide how 

 much can be afforded at this time for the plantings. Then selec- 



