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however, they are often set closer and thinned as they crowd. 

 Mixed shrubs of two or three harmonious kinds may be 

 planted closer than groups of the same kind. 



If the plan is made in winter, then, when the pur- 

 chased or collected shrubs arrive they may at once be set 

 in their proper places. With no plan, the tendency is to 

 set out each shrub individually, as secured. This pro- 

 duces a spotty effect, helter skelter planting, which, while 

 each shrub may be beautiful in itself, leaves the whole 

 effect extremely unsatisfactory. 



HARMONY. 



It is important that shrubs be used which harmonize 

 with each other and their surroundings. Tall shrubs 



A vine-covered porch with well massed plantings 



