Asters (a good border plant) 



or annuals along the walls 



between. 



The shady side need 

 not be bare and forlorn- 

 looking, for many things 

 thrive in the shade. For 

 the wall, if it be brick or 

 stone, plant English Ivy 

 {Hedera Helix). It is ever- 

 green and will cling of 

 itself. Honeysuckle is 

 good for the north side, too, though it will need some support to 

 climb on. 



For the base of the house on the shady side, use Lilies-of-the-valley, 

 Day Lilies (Funkias), Pansies, Violets, Myrtle, Anemones, Bluebells, and 

 best of all are the Hardy Ferns — they revel in shade, are easily trans- 

 planted, strong growers and nearly evergreen. Tuberous-rooted Begonias 

 are excellent, too, though not hardy. 



Of the shrubs, Azaleas, Weigelas and Calycanthus are worthy a 

 place; and do not forget the early spring - flowering bulbs that you 

 plant in the fall — Hyacinths, Tulips, Snowdrops and countless others. 

 These bulbs will bloom in the early spring, after which they may be 

 replaced by other things. 



For the sunny side. — With good soil, sunshine and not too wide 

 overhanging eaves to keep the rain off, there is almost no limit to the 

 plants to be placed around the sunny side of the house. 



Among the Annuals suitable are — Asters, Alyssum, Begonias, Coleus, 

 Geraniums, Petunias and Canna Lilies (the dwarf ones are best here). 



The Hardy Herbaceous Plants offer the greatest assortment — with 

 Iris, Daisies, Delphiniums, Peonies, Phlox and the like. These are most 

 pleasing in groups (choose colors that do not clash, and be careful to ar- 

 range the tall-growing kinds in back, if there be room for two or more 

 rows). 



Of the Shrubs, use Deutzias, Spireas, Calycanthus and Forsythia, but 

 avoid planting tall shrubs and trees close to the house ; it has nothing to 

 recommend it. Shade the windows with awnings or outside blinds, and 

 give free scope to the breezes. In winter you'll want the sunshine, so 

 plant the trees away from the house and let in the air and light. 



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