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mass of bloom put forth in spring and sum- 

 mer. If tliis fact were more frequently taken 

 into consideration shrubs undoubtedly would 

 be more plentifully planted. Because of this 

 fact, they add to a city yard a means of con- 

 trast which on a large estate could be obtained 

 only by the judicious planting of tall-growing 

 trees. By the use of shrubs, therefore, we are 

 provided with the finishing touches which are 

 necessary to the completion of the picture we 

 desire to produce with nature's materials. 



The following list will assist the amateur in 

 selecting shrubs for various situations and pur- 

 poses : 



THE BEST HAEDY SHRUBS 



FOB SHADY SITUATIONS 



Mountain Laurel, Kalmia latifolia 



Mountain Fetter Busli, Pieris {Andromeda) floribunda 



Mahonia, Berberis Aquifolium 



St. John's Wort, Hypericum aureum 



Barberry, in variety, Berberis 



Privet in variety, Ligustrum 



Dogwood in variety, Cornns 



Sweet Pepper, Clethra alnifolia 



Wolfberry or Snowberry in variety. Si/inphoricarpos 



Sweet-scented shrub, Galycanthus floridus 



Wild Black currant, Ribes floridum 



Slender deutzia, Deutsia graciUs 



Eough-Leaved deutzia, Deulzia scabra 



Japanese quince, Cydonia Japonica 



SHRUBS THAT BLOOII TWO MONTHS 



Japanese rose, Kerria Japonica 

 Shrubby cinquefoil, Poientilla frnticosa 

 Sweet pepper, Clethra alnifolia 



