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BEAUTIFYING HOME GROUNDS 



The boxwood shrubs may be used either as ornamental clumps 

 or for hedges. The growth is extremely slow, but the beauty will 

 compensate for waiting. 



Fig. 271. — A, plan of school grounds showing improper planting. The trees and shrubs 

 should not be scattered over the lawn. It is better to mass them in the corners, along bor- 

 ders, or in the angles and curves of walks and driveways. B, same grounds with planting well 

 grouped. (U.S.D.A.) 



Vines to Plant. — Vines have several ways of climbing. Always 

 choose those vines that will climb upon the object which you are 

 trying to cover. Do not make the mistake of trying to make twin- 

 ing vines climb on stone walls or buildings. Give each its natural 



