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the center and group tlie dwarf sorts around 

 them. This arrangement is suggested not only 

 because it presents a better appearance but 

 because if it were not followed it is obvious 

 that the low-growing shrubs would be entirely 

 hidden by the taller varieties and at the same 

 time so densely shaded by the foliage that they 

 would soon perish. 



In any event avoid monotony. Shrubs in 

 this respect are easily abused and often, through 

 lack of judgment in planting, monotony occurs 

 where the purpose was the contrary. But in 

 avoiding any suggestion of regularity the 

 planter must also avoid any appearance of 

 studied irregularitj'. Do not plant in straight 

 lines and do not plant in mechanical zigzags. 

 Group the shrubs. 



CULTIVATION 



Though hardy shrubs require little protec- 

 tion in winter, still it is always best to leave 

 on the ground the leaves they drop at the first 

 touch of frost and to add to these additional 

 small quantities as the winter advances. Very 

 little trimming or pruning should be practised. 

 Keep the dead wood well cut out but be ex- 

 ceedingly cautious in applying the pruning 



