A SIMPLE FLOWER GARDEN. 



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hardy shrubs are those which in our climate survive the 

 winter, and live for two or more years. It is impossible to 

 give full lists of them all. Only those used in our gar- 

 den, or planted in the lawn, are here mentioned. These 

 kinds are all small, and bear flowers suitable for cutting. 



Deutzia gracelis. . Wisteria, vine. 



Spirea reevsi flore pleno. Honeysuckle, vine. 

 Wigelia rosea or alba. Hardy Azalia. 



TO PLANT SHRUBS^ 



prepare holes at least two feet across, and from twelve to 

 eighteen inches deep. Make the bottom of the hole slightly 

 higher in the centre than at the sides. Select small plants 

 that are of a good shape, that is, having an equal number of 

 branches on every side, and, having cut off the ends of the 

 roots that have become bruised by transportation, set the 

 plant upright upon the mound in the hole. When in this 

 position, the crown, or top, of the roots must be upon a level 

 with the surface of the soil. Then carefully fill in the soil 

 around and among the roots till the hole is full. Press the 

 soil in gently with the spade or foot, and the planting is fin- 

 ished. Unless the day is very warm, or the plant dry 

 from long carriage, give no water at this time, or any 

 other. Leave the plant to its own resources. If it cannot 

 grow without artificial aid, let it die ; it is not worth the 

 keeping. The time for planting shrubs is in April or Oc- 

 tober. April is to be preferred, as at this time the risk 



