FOR SHADY PLAGES 



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FOR SHADY PLACES 



IN every garden there is some shady spot in which we try to grow 

 flowers. Lists might be suggested which would include certain 

 plants which prefer shade, or those which tolerate shade, or those 

 which prefer shade but an abundance of moisture, or those which require 

 sun in early Spring, but wliich may be shaded later in the year by .sur- 

 rounding plants which grow and overtop these Spring flowers. 



It must be noted, however, that few plants wifl grow in dense 

 shade: siin for a part of the day seems necessary for obtaining blooms. 



Usually shade is accompanied by poor and a very dry soil, 

 due to the presence of trees which drink up every drop of available 

 moisture. Beech, Elm, Maple and other surface-rooting trees are the 

 worst ofl'enders. Oak and Hickory roots go deeper and there is 

 usually less trouble in growing plants beneath them. Because we are 

 laboring under these difliculties, it is wise to remove some of the sur- 

 face roots and prepare the soil thoroughly. 



Plaintain or Day Lilies about a pool. These flowers are especially attractive 

 in shady places. (See page 29.) 



