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spring. These are followed by lilacs and snowballs, 
taller bushes which should be placed farther back. The 
hydrangea blooms still later, and one or two may add 
Fig. 140.—A flower garden in the back yard provides a wide variety of color. 
much to any garden. Oleanders will not survive freez¬ 
ing weather, but they are very desirable for summer 
Fig. 141.—Petunias follow the rose. The mass of flowers lasts until winter. 
blooming. Nothing is more attractive than a trellis 
or arbor covered with ^wistaria or honeysuckle. They 
vine over a support and produce a very inviting shade. 
