196 MY GROWING GARDEN 



intensification of that beauty. The change begins 

 early, and is in progress slowly for many weeks, 

 until suddenly it glows in a deep scarlet-crimson, 

 amidst which its clear scarlet fruit, hanging in 

 graceful sprays under the arching twigs, is the 

 accented note. What a shrub it is! Hardy, ser- 

 viceable, able to endure shade and yet to revel in 

 sun; needing no trimming at all, holding interest 

 all the time; getting along in poor ground but 

 rejoicing abundantly if better treated; is it not 

 the one best low-growing shrub? 



So closes the month, in a glow of autumn color, 

 fading slowly, dropping softly to the ground. It is 

 a joyous ending to a lovely season in this growing 

 garden. 



