XVI 



CHOICE TREES AND SHRUBS 



ALTHOUGH it may seem to be a truism the 

 reiteration of which is hardly necessary, it is 

 well to keep in mind from the very start in 

 this chapter that the problem of the proper use of plants 

 varies with every spot where work is undertaken, and 

 that the hardiness of trees and shrubs and fertility of 

 soils will always be found relative to varying conditions. 



Having emphasized these limitations, it has been 

 deemed a good idea to bring together some notes on 

 the peculiarities of certain choice trees and shrubs and 

 flowers and suggestions as to their treatment. In 

 doing this, ideas and facts may be set forth which 

 will be familiar to many and yet it is believed they may 

 possess a decided value for others. 



It is important, first of all, to warn lawn planters not 

 to make a museum of their lawns. Many trees and 

 shrubs, and particularly perennials, or wild flowers, 

 are interesting botanically and horticulturally, and 

 yet do not count for much in the landscape picture, 

 and are not specially controlling in the general effect. 

 They, of course, may be used in their proper place duly 

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