ELLWANGER & BARRY'S CATALOGUE. 



BRIEF SUGGESTIOiNS 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 remarkable for their flowers, Trees of drooping habit, Trees with vari- 

 egated 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 G-rounds.— No difficulty 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 Khododendron and Azalea are indis^ 

 pensable. 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, Hydrangea, Japan Quince, Double-flowering Almond, Lilac, Viburnum, 

 Alth^a, Pseony, Phlox, and Japan Anemone, when planted in masses, produce a mag- 

 nificent 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 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. 



