CHILDREN'S GARDENS 



planting it is necessary to have a knowledge of 

 the habit of growth, time of blooming, color 

 combinations of the different trees and shrubs, 

 and their winter appearance in order to secure 

 a harmonious, artistic grouping. Before doing 

 any planting the individuality of the different 



Cladrastis lutea: Yellowwood. 



trees and shrubs must be considered, and those 

 adapted to the different conditions selected. 

 The choice of material to produce good land- 

 scape-gardening effects depends upon the size 

 and location of the school grounds and indi- 

 vidual taste. 



In the selection of trees there is an embar- 

 rassment of riches. Elms are very desirable; 



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