8 THE GABDENEK'S COMPANION 



THE SHRUBBERY. 



If a shrubbery forms part of your design, let the 

 colder northern side be planted to a great extent 

 with evergreens, Pines, Firs, Cypress, etc., in all 

 their lovely variety ; the more sunny side being 

 devoted to groups of Guelder-rose, Berberis, 

 Spiraeas (the larger growing kinds), Eibes, Cornus, 

 Brooms, Crataegus, etc., in all their endless varia- 

 tions of foliage and colour ; and, if your soil will 

 grow them, of the peat-loving Rhododendrons and 

 Azaleas. 



I have not mentioned Laburnum and Lilac, for 

 I should always place them well in sight of the 

 windows, or at all events near the house, for no 

 English garden would seem complete in May with- 

 out these lovely flowers. Do not think from what 

 I have said that I am advising what will lead to 

 very heavy expense; I am well aware that with 

 most people the .expense of the garden must be 

 kept down as much as is possible, and with care 

 and forethought we can do a great deal without 

 spending much money. 



For instance, if you have a large space which 

 you wish to fill with trees and shrubs, you should 



