Sometimes walks or other obstructions close to the house prevent any planting 
but a single, straight line. If so, then plant in that manner, using preferably 
the shorter plants, and make the most of what space you do have. 
In connection with low-posted houses, and more particularly with bungalows, 
it has sometimes been found very satisfactory to plant single or double rows 
set in straight line, using varieties of plants that grow uniformily in height, the 
outer row slightly lower than the rear row. This has been used to good effect 
In front of a piazza on a large house. 
Large-growing shrubs should not be planted nearer than 18 to 24 inches to 
the house walls— smaUer plants 15 to 18 inches. Most all the deciduous ehrubai 
for foundation planting should he set about three feet apart. The very smallest 
sorts, however, should be set .somewhat closer, and may be planted as close as 
18 Inches apart. The shorter shrubs should not be placed one directly In front 
of the other, but staggered wherever possible. 
Now apply the foregoing directions to your own foundations. A paper, a pencil 
and a few simple measurements will easily enable you to find out the quantities 
needed, of the large, medium, and small-growing sorts. The question Is now 
a matter of selecting the proper sorts of shrubs for the purpose. Turn to the 
list of Deciduous Shrubs for Foundation Planting. These sorts, you will notice, 
are divided into groups according to the height they will ultimately attain- 
also sub-divided according to the color of the flowers, or some other distinctive 
feature. The months mentioned in the lists refer to the flowering period. 
Prom each size-group select those sorts whose colors or blossoming period 
appeal to you most strongly. Don't be afraid of using the various colors 
together. They will not clash — at most, they will furnish contrasted harmony. 
For any one bed, do not select too many sorts. That is, a bed requiring 
• eighteen or twenty-four shrubs will look better if planted with four or five 
shrubs of a kind in four or five kinds, than one or two each of a dozen or more 
sorts. Smaller and larger beds in proportion. If you desire still further 
varieties In your planting, make other beds of entirely different selections. 
It Is not necessary to order shrubs which have already arrived at their ulti- 
mate heights, although it can be done successfully. We have a C(msiderable 
stock of shrubs in their mature .sizes. We, however, recommend using somewhat 
smaller plants. They will soon grow to the desired sizes, and will look well In 
the meantime. They will be easier to handle and plant, and transportation 
charges will be less. 
As an example, let us suppose you require shrubs attaining ultimate heights 
of 6 to 8 feet, 5 to 6 feet, and H to 4 feet. We suggest the use of shrubs which 
at time of ordering are 4 to "i feet, 3 to 4 feet, and 2 to 3 feet, respectively. Or 
if you particularly enjoy watching them grow, order them in heights of 3 to 4 
feet, 2 to 3 feet, and 18 to 24 Inches, respectively. 
Our seasonal price lists issued twice a year, in March and September, indicate 
the sizes available at each planting season. If you haven't a copy, a post card 
request will bring one. 
