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the spring as possible, that the trees or shrubs may become estab- 

 lished before theleaves putforth. Hardy herbaceous perennials, such 

 as Phlox, Digitalis, Hollyhocks, Columbines, etc., should as a rule 

 be planted in September. The same is true of most bulbous plants 

 including the Crocus, Hyacinth, Lilies, Tulips, etc. The Gladi- 

 olus is usually set in the spring. 



ARRANGEMENT. 



The effective arrangement of trees and shrubs is often a most 

 -difficult problem. One of the first things to accomplish is the 

 screening of out-buildings and other disagreeable objects. The 

 best plants for that purpose are evergreens — especially those which 

 appear best at a distance, as Norway Spruce, Austrian Pine or 

 Arbor Vitse (White Cedar.) It is not necessary that the planting 

 be done in formal belts, or hedges. Irregular groups so arranged 

 that the view is obstructed are better than formal hedges. 



There should be an apparent reason for a change of the course 

 of a walk or drive. This may be accomplished by planting a group 

 of shrubbery at the junctions of walks and drives and at the more 

 prominent curves. 



There may properly be a border of low growing shrubbery next 

 to the house, and it is well to plant a vine of some sort by the 

 piazza. Nothing is better for this purpose than the common 

 woodbine. 



As a rule we desire the grounds about the house to appear larger 

 than they really are. To accomplish this, avoid too great a variety 

 of colors ; make as few walks and drives as possible : avoid straight 

 lines ; do away with boundary fences. The '"flower garden" should 

 be a little at one side of the house rather than directly in front. 

 Nothing adds moie to the attractiveness, of the place than a well 

 kept lawn in front of the house 



The general appearance of the ''Home Place" is usually a good 

 index to the habits and characteristics of its occupants. The 

 thoughts and tastes of a man are largely displayed in arranging his 

 home. If the home is slovenly, the man is seldom a neat workman 

 or a thorough business man, while neatness in the home inspires 

 confidence. 



