TREE-PLANTING. 2/ 



lawns. At present it appears nowise inclined to 

 hide its golden light under a bushel. 



What I have said about forming the acquaint- 

 ance of deciduous trees and shrubs before planting 

 to any great extent, applies with even greater force 

 to the evergreen family. There is a large and 

 beautiful variety from which to choose, and I 

 would suggest that the choice be made chiefly 

 from the dwarf-growing kinds, since the space of 

 one acre is too limited for much indulgence in 

 Norway spruces, the firs, or pines. An hour with 

 a note-book spent in grounds like those of Mr. 

 Fuller would do more in aiding a satisfactory se- 

 lection than years of reading. Moreover, it should 

 be remembered that many beautiful evergreens, 

 especially those of foreign origin, are but half 

 hardy. The amateur may find that after an ex- 

 ceptionally severe winter some lovely specimen, 

 which has grown to fill a large space in his heart, 

 as well as on his acre, has been killed. There is 

 an ample choice from entirely hardy varieties for 

 every locality, and these, by careful inquiry of 

 trustworthy nurserymen, should be obtained. 



Moreover, it should be remembered that few 

 evergreens will thrive in a wet, heavy soil. If 

 Nature has not provided thorough drainage by 

 means of a porous subsoil, the work must be done 

 artificially. As a rule, light but not poor soils, 



