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sheared. Evergreen hedges, which are always sheared, may- 

 be grown of the arbor vita (the dwarf grows slowly, but 

 needs least pruning) and the hemlock. 



Few things about a place, not even the flowers, do so much 

 for its homelikeness as the shrubs. They are quiet, but are 

 comfortable and friendly. Learn to make the most of them. 



Review Questions 



1. What is the special value of shrubs in relation to a garden? 

 To a place ? 



2. What kind of shrubs is it easiest for a country dweller to get ? 



3. Name any shrubs with which you are familiar. 



4. How would you make a shrubbery bed : a. the soil ; b. the 

 distances for setting the plants ; c. the order or system of setting ? 



5. Is it wise to plant old shrubs ? 



6. Describe the pruning of a shrub. 



7. Tell what kind of hedge you like best. 



