tree has several stems they can be tied together with burlap 
strips to prevent the snow forcing them apart. 
Small Evergreens should have the same well-prepared holes Small 
of a size appropriate to their root ball and be fed in the same Ever- 
way. A generous supply of rough manure and straw scattered greens 
over their roots in the fall after the ground is frozen is necessary 
to their well being, the first winter at least. Plant with ample 
space, even the dwarf varieties grow and this natural develop- 
ment is much more attractive than clipped forms. 
Consider the background and make use of the varieties that Back- 
harmonize with it — the warm green of the Pinus Muglius, the grounds 
dark tones of the Juniperus SSabina and Taxus, and the gray 
and purple color of the other Junipers give endless choice. The 
Pines and Hemlocks and Spruces are charming backgrounds if 
massed, though the two latter do poorly in windy positions but 
flourish in a sheltered situation. One must consider variety of 
form as well as color. Pyramidal forms (Juniperus excelsa 
striata, Betinispora plumosa, etc.) and rounded forms (Pinus 
Mughus, Picea clanbraziliana, etc.) should be interspersed with 
the looser forms of the Taxus, Juniperus tripartita and low 
growing Junipers. A judicious planting of accents of the 
columnar forms gives character, whether used as specimens or 
in group planting. The broad leaved Evergreens can be planted 
with telling effect among the narrow leaved varieties. 
Special Plant Societies 
It was most gratifying this past year, to see how appreciative 
the Plant Societies have been over the manner in which the 
Garden Club op America has extended its hand of good-fellow- 
ship. 
The Dahlia Society and the youthful Iris Society were wide 
awake to the opportunities offered them and responded at once 
with many friendly schemes. They offered medals at our various 
shows and Bulletins are now being exchanged. 
The veteran Rose Society was a bit conservative at first, 
perhaps, but responded withal; and their medals, too, were 
generously donated. 
The Peony Society, somewhat in a rut during ten months of 
each year, was as pleased as it was astonished at our gift of a 
medal to their Show. 
The Gladiolus Society has been sound asleep for several years, 
but it too, sat up in bed, rubbed its eyes in astonishment and 
promptly elected a new secretary. They now pin every hope upon 
him for speed and efficiency in making up for lost time. This does 
not mean that the Garden Club of America was entirely 
responsible for disturbing its slumbers, but it was undoubtedly 
one of the elements which worked toward that end. 
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