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THE SMALL NURSERY 



For purposes of differentiation, then, we shall divied 

 landscaping into two different parts: (1) Comprehensive 

 and complete landscaping; (2) piecemeal landscaping, 

 which latter is usually the job given the florist-nurseryman. 



When giving advice or soliciting business, the nursery- 

 man must be ever on the alert for the possibilities of 

 developing small properties; estimates for such work may 

 usually be divided into the different sections and each 

 part considered separately. In considering any property 

 the following points must be looked for: Does it need 

 (1) a foundation planting; (2) a screen of shrubs or 

 a boundary plantation; (3) shade trees; (4) specimens for 

 the lawn; (5) hardy borders or gardens ? 



FOUNDATION PLANTINGS 



It is usually not difficult to see what effect is desired 

 around the foundation of the average property, but all 

 too often the plants used fail to accomplish the de- 

 sired result. If an evergreen planting is to be used to 

 soften the severe lines and angles of the building, one must 

 remember that the choice should lie among those varieties 

 which submit to shearing and which are slow growing. 

 While there is no gainsaying the fact that the Retinisporas 

 and Junipers will eventually attain inspiring heights, it 

 must be borne in mind that they are more suitable for 

 foundation work than Spruces, Firs and Pines. 



Beware of planting in straight rows! Mass your plants 

 at the corners and angles. Many attractive combinations 

 of color and form in evergreens will suggest themselves 

 as one becomes more thoroughly familiar with their 

 possibilities. It is a good rule, too, not to place two 

 colored forms side by side. Rather put a green form in 

 between to create a greater contrast. 



