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Part II. 
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT. 
BRIEF SUGGESTIONS TO PLANTERS. 
WHAT TO PLANT. 
In this and similar climates, where great extremes of temperature are experienced, it is necessary 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 
accomplish 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. 
FOR PARKS AND EXTENSIVE GROUNDS.—No difficulty can be experienced by any one in 
making selections for this purpose. But 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 Rhododen¬ 
dron 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, Spirasa, 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 SMALL PLACES.—Whatever specimens are planted should be of the finest 
species, of moderate size, of graceful habits 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 
securing 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 TO PLANT. 
Deciduous Trees, Shrubs, and Vines can be planted either in Spring or Fall. In localities where the 
winters are very severe we recommend Spring planting. Spring is the best time for evergreens generally. 
HOW TO PLANT. 
PREPARATION OF THE ROOTS.—Cut off smoothly all bruised or broken roots up to the 
sound wood. This prevents their decaying and hastens the emission of new roots and fibers. 
PREPARATION OF THE TOP.—This consists in cutting back the top and side branches in such a 
way as to correspond with the more or less mutilated roots, as follows: 
In cases where there is an abundant root, and small top or few branches, the pruning need be very 
light, but where the roots are small and the top heavy, severe pruning will be necessary. These remarks 
are applicable to all deciduous Trees and Shrubs. Evergreens seldom require pruning, but Arbor Vitas and 
other Evergreens planted in hedge rows may be advantageously shorn immediately after planting. 
Directions for planting, mulching, staking, and after culture, same as for fruit trees (See Hints in Fruit 
Department, page 7). 
