ARRANGEMENT OF HOME GROUNDS 
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ARRANGEMENT OF SHRUBS. 
Shrubs should be planted in groups and masses and 
are especially attractive when planted close to buildings 
and near foundations. Masses of shrubs thus planted 
against foundations are called Foundation Plantings. 
In the arranging of shrubs in masses the tall varieties 
should be located in the rear of the group and the small 
ones in the foreground. 
Low growing perennials, such as Iris, Gaillardia, 
Hardy Phlox, and other flowering plants may be planted 
in front of the shrubbery masses and set in about the 
shrubs. They give color and life to the shrubbery masses 
when planted among the shrubs. 
Early flowering Tulips are also very attractive when 
planted in front of shrubbery masses, and placed here and 
there beneath the shrubs in the front of the group. 
“Shrubs should be planted in groups and masses, especially 
close to foundations and buildings.” 
