BEAUTIFUL SHRUBS FOR 

 FALL PLANTING 



There are so many enduringly beautiful 

 shrubs that are comparatively unknown, that I 

 cannot understand why these uncommon shrubs 

 are not better known and more frequently planted. 

 Let us take Abelia rupestris. This dwarf shrub, 

 with its blush white Arbutus-like flowers and 

 shining foliage, is in bloom all Summer long until 

 frost. I think the reason it is so infrequently 

 planted is because it is not considered hardy. I 

 know it is hardy in New England, provided we 

 give it a winter cap of hay. Sprays of Abelia are 

 charming with all stiff-stalked flowers such as 

 Gladioli and lilies. 



Far too rare and too fine is the hybrid Phila- 

 delphus virginale (Mock Orange) to be massed 

 or grouped ; certainly it is worthy and should be 

 grown as a specimen. Its crested pure white 

 blossoms and fine foliage, together with its un- 

 usual grace, give it a dignity that make it worthy 

 of a prominent position, and it is hardy every- 

 where. There are three particularly lovely stand- 

 ard lilacs. The rare cream-white Ellen Willmott, 



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