GENERAL CATALOGUE. 



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PART II. 

 ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT. 



BRIEF SUGGESTIONS TO PLANTERS. 

 WHAT TO PLANT. 



In this and similar climates, where great extremes of temperature are experienced, it is necessary to 

 employ only the most hardy ornamental trees and shrubs. Impressed with the importance of this fact, 

 and in order that our customers may be spared much disappointment and expense, we have omitted from 

 our catalogue, as far as possible, everything which is liable to suffer from severe cold. 



"We have also taken great pains to secure, both at home and abroad, all valuable hardy material so as 

 to render our assortment of this class as complete as possible. An examination of the catalogue shows 

 what an extensive variety of stock is offered, enabling the planter by a judicious use of the same to 

 accomplish any desired result with perfectly hardy trees, shrubs and plants. 



For the convenience of Planters we have grouped the trees under the following heads : Trees remark- 

 able for their flowers, Trees of drooping habit, Trees with variegated and colored foliage, Trees with 

 cut or dissected foliage. The shrubs have been similarly arranged, and parties desiring to make selections 

 for particular purposes will find this classification useful. 



For Parks and Extensive Grounds. — No difficulty can be experienced by any one in mak- 

 ing selections for this purpose. But we cannot impress too strongly upon Planters the importance and 

 value of flowering shrubs for effective masses and groups. There are many who imagine that the 

 Rhododendron and Azalea are indispensable. This is a great error. In this latitude both Rhododendron 

 and Azalea require prepared soil and protection, while hardy shrubs like the Weigela, Deutzia, Spiraea, 

 Hardy Hydrangea, Japan Quince, Double-flowering Almond, Lilac, Viburnum, Althaea, Paeony, Phlox 

 and Japan Anemone, when planted in masses, produce a magnificent effect, need no protection, and 

 demand little skill or care in their management. What grand masses of bloom can be had throughout 

 the season by a proper use of the various families ! Then the purple and variegated-leaved trees and 

 shrubs may also be planted in such a manner as to afford a rich and striking contrast. 



Groups of flowering trees form superb objects at the blossoming season, and it is strange that Planters 

 do not employ them more. 



Highly effective groups can be formed of trees and shrubs possessing bright-colored bark in winter. 



For Lawns and Small Places. — Whatever specimens are planted should be of the finest 

 species, of moderate size, of graceful habits of growth and handsome foliage. 



A pendulous tree or one with variegated foliage may be occasionally introduced, and will add to the 

 beauty of the grounds. Depend mainly upon dwarf shrubs for small places, and in selecting aim at 

 securing a succession of bloom. Dwarf evergreens are very useful, and in small grounds hardy herba- 

 ceous border plants can be used with the most satisfactory results ; a proper selection will afford as much 

 bloom as ordinary bedding plants, and at half the trouble and expense. 



WHEN TO PLANT. 



Deciduous Trees, Shrubs and Vines can be planted either in Spring or Fall. In localities where the 

 winters are very severe we recommend Spring planting. Spring is the best time for evergreens generally. 



HOW TO PLANT. 



Preparation of the Roots. — Cut off smoothly all bruised or broken roots up to the sound 

 wood. This prevents their decaying and hastens the emission of new roots and fibres. 



Preparation of the Top. — This consists in cutting back the top and side branches in such a 

 way as to correspond with the more or less mutilated roots, as follows: 



