The Shrubs of Wyoming. 



well when once established. The smaller bushes should be se- 

 lected, and the roots kept moist until planting, which should be 

 as soon as possible. When practicable they may be dug up 

 with the soils remaining about the roots, or wet burlap can be 

 wrapped about the roots while bringing them home. It is best 

 to heal them in temporarily, if they cannot be planted at once. 

 The tops should be pruned to the same extent that the roots 

 have been cut in digging. This is very important, as planting 

 without any pruning accounts for most failures. 



NATIVE ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS. 



Shrubs are of much value in ornamental gardening, and they 

 add much to the attractiveness and beauty of the home grounds. 

 They are as essential for good landscape effects on the lawn as 

 are the shade trees. In any locality much use can be made of 

 native species, and as a rule these may be secured with little 

 expense. Most of the cultivated shrubs of the Eastern states 

 will not thrive in Wyoming, at least not at the higher altitudes. 

 We must, therefore, depend to a large extent upon the native 

 varieties for home decoration. Many ornamental shrubs pro- 

 curable from nurserymen do well in the lower altitudes of the 

 eastern and northern parts of Wyoming. Certain native spe- 

 cies may be used to advantage on the home grounds. Being 

 natives and therefore suited to our climate, there is greater as- 

 surance of success in growing them than with the cultivated 

 ones. They will give variety, and some are not without merit 

 as ornamentals, indeed many are quite desirable for the lawn. 

 To many persons it is a matter of much interest and considera- 

 ble enjoyment to bring home and endeavor to grow the more 

 deserving of the native sorts. 



NATIVE FRUITS. 



Many of our native frute are used to a considerable extent 

 for culinary purposes. As they are often easily secured, they 

 may be planted in gardens for home use. However, since there 



