XVI INTEODUCTION. 



to include many plants not generally known, and 

 seldom found in gardens. Of most of these we 

 write from experience, and can urge their cultiva- 

 tion. Many are low- growing, and suited for an 

 undergrowth in shrubberies, or as a covering for 

 the surface soil in Rhododendron-beds. 



All are very desirable, and, if not to be obtained 

 in this country, can be easily imported with but 

 little expense. 



In Part IV . we have given brief descriptions of 

 plants which grow well in Rhododendron-beds. 



We would strongly urge their cultivation, as they 

 add much to the attractions of the shrubbery ; and 

 thus we are enabled to grow many botanical treas- 

 ures which never find place in the herbaceous 

 border. 



This chapter is, however, only a condensation of 

 a portion of a volume on " Herbaceous Plants," 

 which wc hope soon to lay before the public. 



To all who would obtain large floral i-esults, \\'ith 

 but little effort, we would say: " Grow Rhododen- 

 drons, and other American Plants: they are always 

 beautiful, pleasing alike in evergreen foliage and in 

 gorgeous bloom." 



Glen Ridge, February, 1871. 



