An Effective Border of Flowering Shrubs. Hardy Herbaceous Plants in 
Borders add Interest to the Walk and Lawn 
The Midsummer and Autumn 
Landscape 
A FTER the glorious burst of bloom that heralds the Spring, 
our shrubberies take on a different aspect; the restful 
green foliage of Viburnum and Bush Honeysuckle pro¬ 
vide a pleasing foil for their handsome ripening berries, and 
for the snow-white bloom of Hydrangeas and pink Tamarix; 
and the tall Rose of Sharon puts forth its gay rose-like flowers. 
Then there are a multitude of low flowering plants like the 
Spiraeas and shrub Horsechestnuts, St. John’s Wort with its 
rich golden blooms and the delicate Arbutus-like flowers of 
Abelia, which keep the shrubberies bright and interesting 
through the hot drowsy davs of Summer. 
September brings again another change, from the cool green 
of Summer to the warmth of red and gold tints in leaf and 
berry, and, as the gay colors of twig and branch appear through 
falling leaves, the background of evergreen foliage of Pine and 
Hemlock shelters lawn and garden from the crisping winds 
and makes a foil for their bright Autumn coloring. By no 
means of least importance are the berries of our shrubs, which 
keep our song-birds and their cheery notes of coming flight with 
us till late November. 
