NATiyE SHRUBS 



Shrubs may be used in two ways — as single 

 specimens to display the merits of individual 

 plants, or as part of a structure or design in 

 ornamental planting. The specimen shrub is 

 better the exception than the rule, as a lawn cut 

 up by many isolated trees and shrubs loses its 

 repose, and the unity, individuality, and purpose 

 of its design. 



Massed shrubbery will serve to define the 

 boundaries of school grounds; screen the road 

 and unsightly surroundings ; relieve the founda- 

 tions of buildings ; border walks or drives ; and 

 modify the angularity of the corners of the 

 yards. 



As to the choice of shrubs, — those native 

 to any locality are sure to be hardy, and will 

 probably improve under cultivation. Vibur- 

 nums and Cornels are so widely distributed that 

 they are available in nearly all parts of the 

 country. They are apt to be confounded by a 

 casual observer, but a close study discloses char- 

 acteristics which are unmistakable. The Vibur- 

 nums have dentate or cut leaves, the corolla is 

 a five-pointed star with five stamens, while the 

 Cornels have simple, entire leaves, with veins 

 following the outline, and the individual flower 

 is a four-pointed star with four stamens. Some 

 of the Viburnums have both sterile and fertile 

 flowers, as Viburnum opulus and Viburnum 



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