SELECTING PLANTS 395 



On the home grounds the larger proportion of the plant- 

 ings should consist of hardy shrubs. Masses of shrubs 

 may be used with excellent effect along the borders, in the 

 corners, and to conceal defects and unsightly places. At 

 the intersections of walks or drives and where a change in 

 the direction of a walk is made, they may also be used to 



Fig. 203. A farm home. To harmonize the building with its surroundings is the 

 function of landscape gardening. 



advantage. About the base of buildings masses should 

 be placed in such manner as to harmonize the building with 

 its surroundings. 



Selecting Plants. After determining upon the location 

 and size of the masses, the plants best fitted to serve 

 these purposes should be selected. The seasonal effect is 

 a very important consideration. One should endeavor to 

 select those kinds that are attractive during the longest 



