274 MY GARDEN 



WHERE GRASS WILL NOT GROW BENEATH TREES 



Oak, Ash, Birch, and Horsechestnut trees, the roots 

 of which go deep into the earth, are less a tax upon the 

 upper soil than such as Maples, Elms, Beeches, and 

 Sycamores, whose roots prowl along the surface. The 

 ground beneath Pines is particularly hard to clothe, but 

 it is said that the indomitable little Periwinkle can find 

 a living even here. 



For carpeting the ground when grass has given up the 

 attempt to spread its green carpet, we should be grateful 

 to the following plants : 



Vinca minor Periwinkle 



Hypericum calycinum St. John'swort 



Pachysandra terminalis Allegheny Mountain Spurge 



Ajuga reptans Bugleweed 



Lysimachia Nummularia Moneywort 



Lamium maculatum Dead Nettle 



Hedera Helix Ivy 



Aegopodium Podagraria Goutweed 



Scillas, in var. Squills 



Many of these small subjects have variegated varie- 

 ties (especially the Goutweed) which are very useful in 

 lighting up shadowy corners. It must be borne in mind 

 that plants set out in such an uncompromising situation 

 must be well looked after and watered until well estab- 

 lished. 



SHRUBS AND VINES FOR SHADED GARDENS 



Aciinidia polygama Barberries, in var. 



Akebia quinata Symphoricarpus racemosus 



