CONTENTS 



Cover Design Sketch of Garden at Towson Nurseries 



Dedication ......... 4 



Introduction ......... 5 



Invitation ......... 6 



Evergreen Trees ........ 7 



Evergreen Shrubs ........ 25 



Large Trees ......... 43 



Deciduous Trees ........ 45 



Deciduous Shrubs ....... 61 



Vines and Trailers ....... 78 



Hardy Ferns ........ 81 



Perennials 82 



Fruits 105 



Roses 109 



Flowering Bulbs 110 



The Water Garden 112 



The Rock Garden 113 



Pottery in the Garden 114 



Planting Suggestions 115 



The Permanent Lawn 120 



Garden Supplies 121 



Spraying Suggestions 122 



A Word in Conclusion . 123 



Index of Botanical and Popular Names 



