ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT 
BRIEF SUGGESTIONS TO PLANTERS 
In this and similar climates, where great extremes of temperature are experienced, it is 
to Plant necessar y to employ only the most hardy ornamental trees and shrubs. Impressed with the 
importance of this fact, and in order that our customers may be spared much disappointment 
and expense, we have omitted from our catalogue, as far as possible, everything which is liable to suffer 
from severe cold. 
We have also taken great pains to secure, both at home and abroad, all valuable hardy material so as 
to render our assortment of this class as complete as possible. An examination of the catalogue shows 
what an extensive variety of stock is offered, enabling the planter by a judicious use of the same to accom¬ 
plish any desired result with perfectly hardy trees, shrubs and plants. 
For the convenience of planters we have grouped the trees under the following heads: Trees remark¬ 
able for their flowers, Trees of drooping habit. Trees with variegated and colored foliage. Trees with cut 
or dissected foliage. The shrubs have been similarly arranged, and parties desiring to make selections for 
particular purposes will find this classification useful. 
Foh P arks and Extensive Grounds. No difficulty can be experienced by anyone in making selec¬ 
tions for this purpose. I5ut we cannot impress too strongly upon planters the importance and value of 
flowering shrubs for effective masses and groups. There are many who imagine that the Rhododendron 
and Azalea are indispensable. This is a great error. In this latitude both Rhododendron and Azalea 
require prepared soil and protection, while hardy shrubs like the Weigela, Deutzia, Spiraea, Hardy 
Hydrangea, Japan Quince, Double-flowered Almond, Lilac, Viburnum, Althaea, Paeony, Phlox and Japan 
Anemone, when planted in masses, produce a magnificent effect, need no protection, and demand little 
skill or care in their management. What grand masses of bloom can be had throughout the season by a 
proper use of the various families! Then, the purple and variegated-leaved trees and shrubs may also be 
planted in such a manner as to afford a rich and striking contrast. 
Groups of flowering trees form superb objects at the flowering season, and it is strange that planters 
do not employ them more. 
Highly effective groups can be formed of trees and shrubs possessing bright-colored bark in winter. 
For Lawns and Smali. Places. Whatever specimens are planted should be of the finest species, of 
moderate size, of graceful habit of growth and handsome foliage. 
A pendulous tree or one with variegated foliage may be occasionally introduced, and will add to the 
beauty of the grounds. Depend mainly upon dwarf shrubs for small places, and in selecting aim at secur¬ 
ing a succession of bloom. Dwarf evergreens are very useful, and in small grounds hardy herbaceous 
border plants can be used with the most satisfactory results; a proper selection will afford as much bloom 
as ordinary bedding plants, and at half the trouble and expense. 
When Deciduous Trees, Shrubs and Vines can be planted either in Spring or Fall. In localities where 
to Plant Winters are very severe we recommend Spring planting. Spring is the best time for ever¬ 
greens generally, but they may also be transplanted successfully in August and early in Sep¬ 
tember if favorable weather prevails at planting time. 
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