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and an edging of that tiny one (Tagetes signata pumila), a most 
suitable annual for such a situation because its finely cut foliage 
ties in so well with the evergreens. 
This planting affords considerable latitude as to cost, which 
would range from $100 to $200, according to whether the ever¬ 
greens were of good size and lavishly planted; or (with regard 
for economy) more space being given to annuals. In either 
case the vines and most of the deciduous planting should be the 
same. 
There follow some interesting examples of foundation plant¬ 
ing depicting well chosen materials arranged with due regard to 
the composition of the mass, so simple as to be readily under¬ 
stood without a drawn-to-scale plan. Without overdoing the 
matter they fulfill their functions successfully. 
Well thought-out variety of both form and texture is found in 
the doorway (page 106) invitingly accented by Pyramidal Box in 
pots, which in winter will be welcomed indoors. The narrow 
space between the drive and steps is filled with the Dwarf 
Rhododendron Boule de Neige, white as its name implies, and 
English Ivy spreading over the brick walls. Next, the feathery 
upstanding Juniperus Pfitzeriana bridges the interval to the tall 
Cedars on the house comers. The approximate cost of such a 
planting would be for materials: 
2 Pyramidal Box, specimens $20.00 
2 English Ivy 1.00 
2 Rhododendron Boule de Neige 15" 6.00 
5 juniperus Pfitzeriana, 2'—2§' 22.50 
3 Red Cedars 4'—5' 12.00 
1 Red Cedar, 5'—6' 8.00 
$77.50 
KEY TO FOUNDATION PLANTING 
Pictured opposite is an outer corner accented by a high 
point, with an abrupt transition to a low spreading mass be¬ 
neath the window. Though comparatively more expensive for 
its size, it gives immediate effect. It may, in fact it must, be 
used in a shady corner where nothing else will grow, for Rhodo¬ 
dendrons are apt to bum in the winter’s sun. Snow falling from 
the roof would ruin this planting, so do not waste money upon, 
it unless prepared to take care of it. It would cost: 
I 
Red Cedar 9'—io' 
$30.00 
I 
Red Cedar 6'—7' 
12.00 
I 
Red Cedar ’ 5—-6' 
8.00 
3 
Rhododendron maximum 3' 
18.00 
4 
Rhododendron hybrids 
22.00 
$90.00 
On page 106 is shown how the high foundations of a porch 
may be appropriately toned down. Needless to say this mas¬ 
sive foliage should not be continuous. In places it should give 
way to vines or ground covers. It has the merit of being very 
inexpensive, and is rapid-growing as well. Though both the 
Barberries and Spireas are so much used as to be a little bit 
commonplace, their very merits induce this use. They are 
hardy, will grow in any soil, are of attractive twig formation— 
and the Spireas are of most lavish bloom, while the Barberries 
furnish brilliant autumn color and winter berries. The follow¬ 
ing quantities purchased at the ten rates would plant two such 
corners. 
5 Spiraea Vanhouttei, 35'— 4Y $3.25 
10 Berberis Thunbergi, 2'—3' 2.25 
$ 5-50 
SHOWN IN ACCOMPANYING PLAN 
1 Purple Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis). 
2 Akebia quinata; twining vine with delicate leaflets borne five 
on a stalk and flowers of violet-brown with cinnamon odor. 
3 Trumpet Creeper (Tecoma radicans), with clusters of orange- 
scarlet flowers lasting several weeks in summer. 
4 Pyramidal Arborvitae (Thuya occidentalis fastigiata), small speci¬ 
mens in pots. 
5 Japanese Storax (Styrax japonica) small tree with leaves like the 
Dogwood, and nodding pure white bell-shaped flowers. 
6 Flowering Crab (Malus coronaria), small irregular tree with sweet- 
scented pink and white flowers in May. 
7 Pyramidal Arborvitae (Thuya fastigiata), large specimens for 
height at corners and angles. 
8 Globe Arborvitae (Thuya occidentalis globosa), placed where low 
solid masses are needed. 
9 Hemlocks (Tsuga canadensis), small trees up to 3' kept small by 
clipping back, used for graceful feathery effect. 
10 Northern Holly (Ilex verticillata), used for red berries, medium 
sized shrub, both staminate and pistillate forms are necessary 
to produce fruit. 
11 Dwarf Japanese Yew (Taxus cuspidata brevifolia), spreading 
form; used for low ground cover in front of bed. 
12 Spiraea Vanhouttei, medium sized shrub of drooping habit, 
covered with white flowers May; used at kitchen end. 
13 Korean Viburnum (Viburnum Carlesi), choice shrub with pink 
and white clusters of fragrant flowers, shapely and very hardy. 
14 Japanese Barberry (Berberis Thunbergi), near kitchen end, for 
mass effect and autumn color. 
15 Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra terminalis), an evergreen plant 
(herbaceous) with glossy leaves, spreading rapidly. With it 
are some Coral-bells, also making an attractive mat of foliage, 
and with little red flowers on slender red stems. 
16 Lemon Lily (Hemerocallis flava) early, and H. Thunbergi, late. 
17 Early Tulip Chrysolora, bright yellow. 
18 Darwin Tulip Moonlight, luminous globes of pale yellow. 
19 Lilium Hansoni, a durable golden yellow Lily with petals thick 
in texture, like the Madonna Lily; blooms in June and July. 
20 Tall African Marigolds; orange in color, fernlike foliage blending 
well with the evergreens. 
21 French Marigold (Tagetes signata pumila), a very attractive tiny 
orange Marigold used as an edging; its foliage is good but it must 
not be allowed to smother the Japanese Yews. 
Note: This planting has finally arrived at its present state of attractive¬ 
ness (see opposite, also page 107) after a good many things have perished 
in the attempt to establish them. The soil is heavy, inclined to gravel, 
with exposure to the north and subject to high winds. 
