Shrubbery and Trees 227 



more beautiful background for the annual than the 

 heavy-leaved foliage which so many shrubs have. 



The sphere of shrubbery extends indoors as 

 well and many a stiff, formal living room or hall is 

 relieved by a box of shrubbery. A house built on 

 severe lines is given an air of grace and charm by 

 the addition of plants with red berries and pinnate- 

 leaves. In planting shrubbery the amateur gar- 

 dener should remember always to provide for 

 lightness of effect, otherwise he is likely to emerge 

 from his labors with a splendid showing of ceme- 

 terial displays. The house which already has a 

 "homey" atmosphere from the exterior can be 

 treated to advantage with almost any variety of 

 plants. A hedge of evergreen shrubbery to 

 beautify the grounds in the winter will also 

 act as a background for plants with brightly 

 colored flowers in the spring and summer and the 

 garden will seem to have changed its dress, while 

 in reality it will just have a mantle thrown over 

 the old one, and that with very little labor. 



Some extremely pretty foliage plants for the 

 indoors during the winter will add materially to 

 the garden plan if set out of doors during the 

 summer, leaving the plant in its pot, and this 

 method of treatment will be very beneficial for 

 the plant. 



