ORNAMENTAL FRUITED TREES AND SHRUBS 79 



forth their maximum ornamental qualities in this 

 climate. 



The full value of trees and shrubs for their orna- 

 mental fruits is not properly appreciated at the pres- 

 ent time, otherwise a more extensive variety would be 

 planted. A great number, as for example : the Honey- 

 suckles, Dogwoods, Viburnums, Crabapples, and 

 Wild Roses, also have strikingly beautiful flowers. 

 The utilitarian spirit has been keen on developing and 

 cultivating trees and shrubs bearing edible fruits, but 

 aesthetic taste has rather neglected those of purely 

 ornamental value. We shall get round to a proper 

 appreciation of these later, and in due time in planting 

 our shrubberies and borders we shall inquire not 

 merely what kind and color of flowers a woody plant 

 has but also the color and character of its fruit. In- 

 deed, to make sure of these facts the tendency to visit 

 notable collections and see for ourselves will grow 

 stronger, and less and less will garden lovers be content 

 to accept opinion second hand. The increased love 

 of and for gardens now happily evident in this coun- 

 try will not always be satisfied with the very limited 

 variety of good shrubs and trees commonly purchas- 

 able but will insist that those who make a business of 

 supplying these plants keep in stock an all-round 

 selection of the most valuable and really hardy orna- 



