FOUNDATION PLANTINGS 



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Too often one sees a wrong selection of evergreens with 

 regards to climatic or shade conditions. The number of 

 evergreens that will stand shade more than one season is 

 very limited, and a careful study should be made of this 

 point as it is a noticeable fact that about sixty per cent 

 of all houses to be planted are either shaded by trees 

 or are on the south or shady side of the street. 



With the necessarily higher cost of evergreens these 

 days, one must often turn to the less expensive but beau- 

 tiful deciduous shrubbery for foundation planting. Here, 

 indeed, is a large variety to choose from, but care must 

 be taken,- as in the case of evergreens, not to use the more 

 vigorous growing sorts. Even the highest of high porches 

 may be spoiled by the use of Lilacs, Mock Oranges, 

 Forsythias, etc. For variation in foliage effect there are 

 such things as Golden Privet and variegated Weigelas. 



SCREEN PLANTINGS 



In almost as great demand as foundation plantings are 

 those designed as screens and to give seclusion. It would 

 be safe to venture the statement that there is not a home 

 ground in the country but what would be improved by 

 a planting made to screen some ugly view. Hence the 

 nurseryman must be well prepared with suggestions along 

 this line. Here one may use a variety of plants, de- 

 pending on the height of the screen or border desired. 

 If shrubs are used, at least two rows will be necessary, 

 the one in front consisting of the lower growing plants. 

 Evergreens such as Arborvitae are very effective for this 

 purpose, for they possess the added advantage of block- 

 ing the view the whole year round. Sometimes, where a 

 tall and quick-growing screen is desired, the Lombardy 

 Poplar gives the best results, but it is well to plant some 



