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and place the trees where they are most needed to block 

 out the rays of the afternoon sun. 



SPECIMENS 



Besides these various plantings there is usually a need 

 for specimen shrubs^ vines, or Roses about the house, and 

 plants for special purposes, such as to attract birds or 

 add Winter color. These are matters which will usually 

 be suggested by the home owner, for in many cases they 

 are often a hobby; every effort should be made to please 

 the customer, especially in regard to these special plants. 



THE GARDEN 



Last but not least in the consideration of the home 

 ground plantings is the opportunity for making a little 

 flower garden or hardy border. With the assurance of 

 quick results and an abundance of bloom, it is an easy 

 matter to convince the prospective purchaser of the great 

 desirability of being able to grow his own flowers without 

 replacement each year. Not only are these gardens and 

 borders easy to sell, but they are profitable to plant. 

 They should be one of the most important parts of any 

 estimate. 



What we have been trying to do in this chapter is rkot 

 to attempt to tell the reader how to design and plant 

 these various materials, but simply to point out the ele- 

 mentary possibilities existing on very small properties. 

 It should show you that there is an unlimited field for the 

 landscaper and nurseryman. 



The work of the American Association of Nurserymen 

 in pushing the new slogan, *Tt's not a home until it's 

 planted,'' is going to make an ever-increasing demand for 

 just this sort of work and you should be prepared to give 

 real service along these lines. 



