THE PRACTICAL FLOWER GARDEN 



which must not be removed too early in the 

 spring, for the thawing and freezing of the 

 first warm days will burn and hurt box even 

 more than the cold of winter. 



The dwarf box for edging flower-beds 

 should be planted three inches apart and 

 trimmed in June and August. The larger box 

 plants, such as the pyramidal and standard 

 varieties, are better grown in tubs, for they 

 can be thus more easily moved, as it is not 

 well for them to be too often transplanted. 



LAURUS NOBILIS (Pyramidal, Tree-shaped 

 or Standard Bay Trees). Not hardy. Must 

 be kept indoors in winter; but in either green 

 or white wooden tubs, or in white or red 

 terra-cotta pots, the bay tree is invaluable as 

 a garden or terrace decoration. 



HARDY EVERGREEN SHRUBS 



KALMIA LATIFOLIA (Mountain Laurel). 2 

 to 10 feet. Plant or transplant from the woods 

 early in the spring or in the fall. Never 

 prune. Does better in partial shade. Should 



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