Outpost Reference Charts 
ANSWERS to the many problems connected with plants and 
planting will be easily found in these reference charts. This 
information represents the experience of Outpost’s organiza¬ 
tion and the opinion of plant authorities. 
EXPLANATION 
Height 
Approximate mature height for New York and lower New England. 
Outstanding Characteristics 
(-) indicates characteristics are of interest. 
(x) indicates characteristics are of outstanding interest. 
Habit includes general shape, form of branches, and formation and 
color of bark. 
Foliage includes size, shape and seasonal color. 
Bloom: 
Time —Approximate for New York and lower New England. 
Color —(x) indicates outstanding color. 
(-) indicates tints or shades. 
Location 
(-) indicates plant will tolerate. 
(x) indicates plant prefers. 
Dry Soil refers to soil that receives and retains less than the average 
amount of water; but not unusually sandy or gravelly. 
Moist Soil refers to soil that receives and retains more than the aver¬ 
age amount of water; but not soggy or poorly drained. 
Wind Exposure refers to extreme exposure to strong wind. 
Seashore refers to direct exposure to salt mist and salt air. 
City refers to abnormal City conditions—smoky atmosphere and in¬ 
sufficient sunlight in the heart of a large metropolis. 
For more detailed information turn to individttal description on page 
indicated in Chart. 
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