TREES AND SHRUBS 



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BOSQUETS 

 (In Place of Shrubberies). 



Why is it we have not more of these ? They are sadly 

 needed, both in our public parks and in private gardens. 

 A shrubbery, which is our way of expressing dense shelter 

 from either sun or wind, is not only an ugly word but 

 also usually a very gloomy feature. 



In France and Italy, where, perhaps because of hot 



Wall 



Bamboo and Standard Trees 



Path 



The shaded parts are shrubberies 

 of Box and Ilex trees 



FIG. 132. 



days and consequent idleness, whole families, from 

 " bonne maman " to the latest arrival in long clothes, sit 

 talking, knitting, building castles in the air or in the sand, 

 according to their age and capabilities, we find these 

 happy resting-places. Here the "parente" assemble 

 and practically spend all the pleasant hours of the day. 



The sketches shown will give some idea of how trees 

 can be planted to afford protection from any teasing 

 element. Although we, in our colder climate, have fewer 

 moments for idleness and are not quite as sociable as our 

 neighbours across the water, yet it would be an added 

 charm to have three circular clearings in a wood, 

 somewhat resembling the first sketch. One of these, 

 with a large overshadowing tree in the centre, would be 



