MIDWINTER 
“On turf and curb and bov?er-roof 
Tke snow-storm spreads its ivory! woof; 
It pa\>es 7?itb pearl tbe garden-walk; 
And lovingly round tattered stalk 
And skivering stem its magic leaves 
A mantle fair as lily leaves.’’ 
—JOHN TOWNSEND TROWBRIDGE 
Their beautiful burden threatens disaster to these 
Cedars. A speedy application of cold water to 
melt the ice, followed by straightening, and 
bracing with ropes or stake will save them 
The Barberry, squat and 
sturdy, bristles bravely in 
its sheathing of ice 
Each tree catches and holds the snow in its own 
characteristic fashion, emphasizing the beauties of 
a varied planting with a liberal use of Evergreens 
The deciduous tree in 
winter dress reveals the 
full loveliness of its 
intricate, traceried 
branching 
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