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HOW TO MAKE HOME 



Masses of shrubbery connected by thinner plantings 

 with artistic curves 



continuous line of shrubbery connecting masses with artis- 

 tic curves give a pictorial effect. Where the house and 

 lot is small, plant groups of shrubs in the corners and con- 

 nect with shrubs planted nearly in a straight line. This 

 may be a formal or a broken or informal hedge. For the nar- 

 row hedge, plant Japanese Barberry (Berberis Thunbergi), 

 Privet( Ligustru tn Iobota or h- ovalifolium) or box(Buxus), 

 [see Chapter XII for what to plant.] Where space permits 

 the broken, flowering hedge made up of shrubs that will 

 give a continuous bloom the entire season is very effective. 

 In selecting shrubs and locating them on the plan put 

 large growing shrubs and those with large showy flowers, 

 like the Hydrangea well in the background. Plants with 

 bright red flowers and all strong colors should be placed 

 in the background or the passer will see only the bright 

 flowers which will detract from the central feature, the 

 home, but if properly placed a harmonious picture is made. 

 Small and delicate flowers are never seen if placed behind 



