why it is "browning," dying — it is the need, the 

 great need of water, water, water. 



PRUNING 

 DECIDUOUS SHRUBS 



There are two reasons why we prune. The 

 first and most important is to eliminate the old, 

 exhausted growth and dead wood, and by cutting 

 these down to the base new shoots will immedi- 

 ately start. Another reason for pruning is to 

 control the shape and size of the shrub or plant. 



A safe rule to follow and a simple one is to 

 see to it that all faded blooms, sprays and pan- 

 icles are cut away as soon as their freshness 

 and beauty have passed. This accomplishes 

 three purposes at the same time with one effort : 

 first, no faded blooms will disfigure our gardens; 

 secondly, no seeds will be permitted to mature 

 to rob our plants of their vitality; and thirdly, 

 a certain amount of pruning will have been 

 accomplished. 



I do not agree with the suggestion of some 

 experts that shrubbery pruning should always be 



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