6 
PLANTING HOME GROUNDS 
cold Winter they give an eternal promise of the Spring 
that is surely coming. It is true that the initial cost of 
evergreens is greater than most trees and shrubs, but once 
planted they are long-lived and give an appearance of 
permanence. 
The low growing varieties of evergreens may be ar¬ 
ranged in groups as shrubs are arranged, especially in the 
nature of a foundation planting. The taller varieties such 
as Pine, Cedar and Arbor Vitae may be arranged as single 
specimens and located on the premises in the same way 
that shade trees are located. In such cases the taller ever¬ 
greens should not be placed in the center of the lawn, but 
should be placed at the rear or at the side of the house. 
A mistake frequently made in the planting of tall 
evergreens is to plant too many on a small area of ground. 
Too many tall evergreens about one’s home may give a 
sort of dismal, depressing appearance. 
“Groups of low-growing evergreens are very pleasing as a foundation planting.' 
