ELLW ANGER cfc BARRY'S CATALOGUE. 



BRIEF SUGGESTIONS TO PLANTERS. 



WHAT TO PLANT. 



In this and similar climates whcMe great extremes of temperature are experienced, 

 it is necessary to employ only the most hardy ornamental trees and shrubs. Im- 

 pressed with the importance of lliis fact, and in order that our customers maj'^ 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 remarkable 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 dilficulty can be experienced 

 by any one in making 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 Rhododen- 

 dron and Azalea require prepared soil and protection, while hardy shrubs like 

 the Weigela, Deulzia, Spirtiea, Hydrangea, Japan Quince, Double-flowering 

 Almond, Lilac, Viburnum, Althsea, Pieony, 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 can also be planted in such a manner as to 

 afford rich and striking contrasts. 



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 LaAYns and Small Places.— Whatever specimens are planted should 

 be, of the finest species, of moderate size, of graceful habits of growth and hand- 

 some 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 bolder 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. 



