EVERGREENS AND SHRUB! 



'RTHUR BENSON, in describing charm, says: 

 " It seems to arise partly out of a subtle order- 

 liness and a simple appropriateness and from a 

 blending of delicate and pathetic elements of a 

 certain unascertained proportion. It seems to touch un- 

 known memories into life and to give a hint of the work- 

 ings of some whimsical, half tenderly conceived spirit 

 brooding over its work, adding a touch here, and a dash 

 of colour there, and pleased to see when all is done 

 that it is good." 



And this description of charm suggests to 

 me so much that is desirable in our shrub- 

 beries. Today the artistic Amateur 

 Gardener does not overlook the 

 value of color blending, of propor- 

 tion, of balance, of unity, and by 



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