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There is little suggestion here of the barn-yard and buildings hidden behind this planting of Willows that was furnished by 

 us'six years before the picture was taken. The use of Willows for this purpose is unusual, but they are very effective, espe- 

 cially Thurlow's Weeping Willow (page 54). The opinion often prevails that Willows are only suited for moist places. The 

 upland location of these discredits this belief, and there are numerous other instances where equally vigorous growths are had 

 in ordinary soils. Lombardy Poplars (page 50) are often used in much the same way as these Willows are, but their stately, 

 erect form is objected to by many. 



Evergreens are frequently used for screening purposes, as they are equally effective the year round. 

 The slender habit of the Arborvitae (page 24) adapts it especially for this purpose when the screen is to be 

 of the nature of a tall hedge. Norway Spruce (page 14) is often used in the same way. When the straight 

 lines of a hedge are to be avoided an irregular grouping can be effectively used very much like that shown 

 in our illustration. 



Some of the Most Generally Used Evergreens for Screening Purposes 



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Arborvitae, American 24 



Arborvitae, Pyramidal 26 



Cypress, Japan (either green, silver or golden 



foliage) 22 



Fir, Double Balsam 9 



Hemlock, American 28 



Pine, Austrian 18 



Pine, Corsican . . 



Pine, Himala\'an 



Pine, Scotch . . . 



Pine. White. . , . 



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Spruce, Norway 14 



Spruce, Oriental 16 



Spruce, White 14 



A shrubbery planting that very effectively screens the adjoining building. 

 There is no time during the open months when flowers are missing from this 

 planting. The effect pictured was secured within eighteen months after planting 

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