OENEBAL CATALOGUE. 35 



ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT. 



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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 r^ost hardy ornamental trees and shrubs. Impressed with the 

 importance of this fact, and in order that our customers may be spared much disappoint- 

 ment 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 examina- 

 tion 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 perfect!}^ 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 clas- 

 sification useful. 



For Parks and Extensive Grounds. — No difficulty can be experienced by any 

 one in making selections for this purpose. But we cannot impress too strongly upon Plant- 

 ers 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, Althsea, 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 varie- 

 gated-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 herbaceous 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. 



