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pay the agent fully fifty per cent more than the same goods would 

 cost if purchased direct. 



In making a selection of flowering trees and shrubs, aim to 

 secure a succession of bloom, in order that the grounds may be 

 attractive all summer. Among the earliest flowering hardy 

 shrubs are Daphne nuzereum and the Fur>^ylhias (of which FoV' 

 sythia Forfuhii is the best), which bloom before putting forth 

 leaves, — usually about the first of May. Following these shrubs 

 are the Jlagnolias, which will succeed in the southern part of the 

 State, the Red Bud or Judas Tree, and the Hawthorns among small 

 trees. {?ome of the best of the second early shrubs are the 

 Azaleas, Bush Honeysuckles (Lonicera Tartarka), Japan Quince, 

 Lilacs in variety. Double Flowering Flam, Flowering Almond, and 

 the earlier flowering Spirseas — especially Sjdrcea prunifolii and 

 Spircea T/iH)ibergii,— also the Weigelas and the Mock Orange 

 (P/iUadefphus). In late summer we have the late Spiraeas, as 

 Biimuhla, Blllardi, CaUosn^ etc.; the "Smoke Bush" { lihus 

 Cotunts), and, best of all, the hardy Hydrangea {Hydrangea pauicu- 

 lata q r and i flora). 



The brightness produced by bulbs and hardy perennials will well 

 repa}^ a small outlay in this direction. In earliest S|)ring we have 

 the Christmas Rose {Ilellthorus nigcr), the Snowdrops {Galanthua), 

 Crocuses and Pansies. ' A little later Tulips and Hyacinths appear, 

 and these are followed by Columbines, Lily-of the-valley and 

 Bleeding Heart {Duentra). In summer and early fall the Japan 

 Anemone, the Golden Colucbbine (aquilegia chrysantlia), the Fox- 

 gloves, Hollyhocks, Plantain Lily {Faiikia) and the numerous 

 species and varieties of true lilies, are all very satisfactory and are 

 easy of culture. 



In handling trees, be careful to keep the roots moist. A plant 

 is a living organism, and is as trul\ sensitive to neglect as is au 

 animal. A plant out of ground with roots exposed to sunlight and 

 drying winds is as much out of place as is a fish out of water. 



WHEN TO Set. 

 Asa rule, in this climate, spring planting is advisable ; but it is 

 well to secure nursery stock in the fall if a root cellar or other con- 

 venient i)lace for storage is available, as stock from Massachusetts 

 or New York is likely to be too far advanced before our soil is 

 ready to be worked. All planting should be done just as early in 



