GARDENS NEAR THE SEA 



by the Sound and saw then that the Weigelias were 

 the true glory of the way. Many were very large, 

 old shrubs, and there was scarcely a spray or a twig 

 that was not laden with flowers. As a contrast to 

 the rosea, W. Candida was frequently planted and bore 

 its pure white flowers in great numbers. 



There is still another variety that bears variegated 

 leaves and pink flowers, another with striped flowers, 

 and also the remarkable Weigelia Eva Rathke, which 

 holds its deep scarlet offering until the bloom of all 

 the others is over. 



The Weigelias can be found in almost every notable 

 group of shrubs. It is in their favor that they grow 

 rapidly and are of hardy, robust habits. 



June or even late May is the time of the snowballs. 

 Viburnum 'opulus var. sterile, the best known member 

 of the group, occurs on many lawns. While it is 

 often used for mass effects, the idea that it should 

 stand alone to show its distinctive beauty is gaining 

 ground. About its great white snowballs standing 

 out clearly against the intense green leaves, there is 

 somewhat the artistic quality that is associated with 

 the flowering dogwood. This snowball, besides, has 

 its place in the garden as guardian of prominent posi- 

 tions. It is charming in company with tree peonies, 

 and also admirable for many formal effects. 



V. plicatum, a Japanese relative of the snowball, 

 and regarded by many as a better shrub, comes into 

 bloom in late May or early June and remains a glad- 

 dening sight for a considerable time. It should be 

 planted in the spring. 



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