168 THE TREE DOCTOR 



A very fine effect is produced by the use of the ornamental 

 Grasses. The triangle, shown in Photo 152, is quite striking. In 

 the center is Arundo Donax, commonly called the "Corn-plant.'' 

 It is supposed by some to be the "reed shaken by the wind," of 

 Scripture. On the outside is the fine-cut Eulalia Graclis. 



Of course you cannot afford to leave out of your collection 

 the hardy Hydrangea shown in Photo 153. Of all the hardy 



Photo 153 

 Hardy Hydrangeas are Effective. 



shrubs, not one is such a prolific bloomer, and not one holds its 

 flower so long. Some plants, like certain songs, "are here to 

 stay;" Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora is one of them. To 

 get the best results from the Hydrangea, attend to the -drainage, 

 dig deep, give good soil and prune somewhat severely. First 

 cut out one-half of the weaker branches entirely clear back to 

 the older wood. Then clip back the remainder about one-third 

 of their length. This gives you less flowers in number, but 



