A planting of shrubbery which illustrates how ornamental these plants are when properly arranged. In this instance they 

 also give the house a little seclusion from the public street, and make it much more cozy and home-like than it otherwise would 

 have been. 



Deciduous Shrubs 



WHETHER planted individually or collectively, the shrub is an important feature in the adornment 

 of any grounds. There are locations which suggest the planting of individual shrubs, which are 

 allowed space for symmetrical development, and in such locations their grace and beauty cannot 

 be surpassed. In groups they can be made to emphasize some feature of the lawn, to screen some un- 

 sightly object or to destroy the strong, stiff lines of foundation walls. They will acceptably cover slopes 

 difficult and expensive to decorate otherwise. Groups of shade trees graded down to the ground with 

 shrubbery may improve appearances, especially when the old trees have killed the grass beneath them. 

 Shrubbery- borders to lawns and as frames to glades through the grounds are ven.- effective. At the edges 

 of the lawn, along walks and drives, or in distant corners, a collection of shrubs may be gathered that will 

 give a succession of bloom from the opening of Spring until frost comes to destroy the flowers. 



The rich green of the Summer foliage plays a greater part in landscape eff"ect than is often realized; 

 while the bright Autumn colors of leaves and berries are very showy. Shrubs with purple and yellow 

 leaves should be added to give character and contrast to the planting. When the leaves have gone, the 

 brilliant fruits of other species and bright, conspicuous bark of certain shrubs add variety and interest to 

 the monotony of Winter. 



The snow-covered twigs in Winter are interesting and more pleasing than the bare graves of tender 

 plants. In the list that follows will be found shrubs for all of these purposes. The possibilities of effective 

 combinations are unlimited. 



"Var." indicates a variety of the last-mentioned species. 



Shrubs that usually grow over 12 feet are marked (L); from 8 to 12 feet, (M^i; from 6 to 8 

 feet, (S); 3 to 6 feet, (D); and 3 feet and below, (VD). 



Aesculus 



Aesculus parvifiora ; sytj. Pavia macrostachya. 



DW.A.RF Horse Chestnut. (L). July. Develops 

 into a broad, large shrub of great beauty. 



Each 10 



1 to 2 ft $0 75 $6 00 



Amelanchier 



Amelanchier botryapium. Juneberry. (L). 

 April. White flowers. Suited for wild effects; also 

 for partially shaded places and for shallow, rocky 

 soils. Each 10 100 



2 to 3 ft $0 35 $2 50 $20 00 



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