The Busy Woman s Garden Book 



supply of ]3lants and are, therefore, most valu- 

 able additions. 



One of the most beautiful small trees for plant- 

 ing where a light and feathery effect is sought or 

 against a background of evergixens is found in 

 the tamarix. I know of nothing so airy and 

 graceful as these at all times and especially when 

 in bloom. The flowers, which are very tiny, quite 

 cover the branches at the time of blooming in 

 May, in mid-summer and in fall according to their 

 season and there is a marked difference in the 

 foliage which in certain species shows a decided 

 blue tinge which is very beautiful. Unfortunately 

 they are not always entirely hardy at the north 

 and require a somewhat protected position. 

 They are very useful at the seashore, being one 

 of the few things which can stand the salt air. 

 As they make a rapid growth one can afford to 

 experiment with them until just the right en- 

 vironment is found for they are well worth trying 

 for and planted in groups of the different sorts 

 will give a succession of bloom all summer. They 

 are very useful for cut-flower work, making ex- 



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