CHAPTER XV 



HARDY SHRUBS AND TREES 



The planting of hardy shrubs and ornamental trees 

 should be one of the earliest undertakings in the de- 

 velopment of a new home. Most hardy perennials 

 and all bulbous and annual plants give immediate re- 

 sults, but these larger, stronger growths require time 

 to adjust themselves to their new conditions and de- 

 velop into effective size and florescence. There are 

 few places so small that room for a few shrubs can- 

 not be found, or so large that some effective sorts 

 may not be selected to add beauty and grace to the 

 landscape. 



One very effective use of shrubbery consists in 

 banking about the base of stables, barns and other 

 out-buildings. This is especially desirable when these 

 buildings are, as is usually the case in the small place, 

 in plain view of the house. A successful planting 

 of attractive shrubs in such locations not only serves 

 to mask an otherwise unattractive object, but also 

 brings into the outlook from the windows, a wealth 

 of beautiful form and color throughout the various 



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