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and walks ; let shrubbery be grouped in masses rather than scattered 

 about the ground) (Fig. 271). 



Choose permanent plants rather than annual plants. When you 

 set a clump of shrubbery you should feel that it is permanent 

 rather than temporary. Do not let this interfere, however, with 

 planting of annuals for quick effect at first. You can hide an 

 unsightly corner and give a beautiful effect with such annual 



Fig. 265. — This tall house would be much improved by groups of trees, shrubbery, and 

 vines. (Productive Bee Keeping.) 



plants as sun-flowers, scarlet sage, annual hollyhocks, castor beans 

 and others (Fig. 277). 



Planting to Suit Buildings. — If the house or other building is 

 tall, do not put a Lombardy poplar tree or other slender growth 

 near by. Plant broad-headed trees to balance the stilted effect of 

 the building. If the house is low and spreading, the tall slender 

 growth may be used with better effect. Notice the harmony of 

 residence and large trees in figure 272. Massing shrubs has already 

 been mentioned. This plan helps to blend the lines of buildings 



