Ornamental Gardening 



FIG. nS. Transplanting and pruning a young fruit tree. A tree should be 

 set in a large hole, plenty of water should be applied, and the pruning shears 

 should be used freely. 



foundation of the house there should be low shrubs or 

 vines (Fig. 116). 



Shrubs should be pruned vigorously, for a great deal Why shrubs 

 of cutting induces new growth and so keeps the plants JS^f*** 

 looking fresh and green. Pruning encourages shrubs pruning 

 to send out branches all the way down to the ground. 

 This covers the stems, that otherwise would be bare, and 

 causes the whole mass of foliage to appear to rest upon 

 the lawn. 



A few trees lend a touch of dignity to a place which The beauty 

 flowers and shrubbery, however beautiful, cannot give. f irees 

 But it is a mistake to have the house very densely shaded 

 by trees, pretty as this may look, for sunshine in abun- 

 dance is necessary to health (Fig. 117). 



Much of the success of a tree depends upon its start 



