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grow to few or single stems, and they are sparse and scragely 
in form; but once given all the room they want and a good 
soil, they become luxurious, full, and comely. In most home 
grounds in the country the body of the planting may be very 
effectively composed of bushes taken from the adjacent woods 
and fields. The masses may then be enlivened by the addi- 
tion here and there of cultivated bushes, and the planting of 
31. Making a picture with rhubarb. 
flowers and herbs about the borders. It is not essential that 
one know the names of these wild bushes, although a knowl- 
edge of their botanical kinships will add greatly to the pleas- 
ure of growing them. Neither will they look common when 
transferred to the lawn. There are not many persons who know 
even the commonest wild bushes intimately, and the things 
change so much in looks when removed to rich ground that 
few home-makers recognize them. 
