time of blooming and color effects, so they do not clash. It is surprising how many 
“filler” plants can be used without detracting from the broad evergreen effect, and yet 
supplying an amazing amount of interesting detail and a continuous show of blossoms 
against a bcnuluul Rhododendron leaf background. 
Some of the Best “Fillers” and “Edging” Plants. Andromeda polifolia, 
Chamaedaphne calyculala (Leatherleaf), Leiophyllum buxifohum, L. prostratum, Ilex 
glabra (Inkberry;, Leucothoe catesbaci, Pieris lloribunda, Taxus canadensis (Canada 
Yew), Galax aphylla, Gaultheria procumbens, Houstonia (Bluets), Mitchella repens 
(Partridgeberry), Shortia galacifolia (Oconee-bells), Vinca minor (Periwinkle), Zanthorhiza 
apiifolia (Ycllowrool), Lilies, Trilliums, Krythroniums (Dogtooth Violets), Ferns in great 
variety, Violets, Dicentra cximea (Fern Bleedingheart), Iris in great variety, particularly 
pseudacorus and Japanese; Azaleas in variety; Ilex verlicillala. Aronias (Chokeberry) in 
variety and many other “berry-bearing” shrubs. 
Joncpiils and other spring bulbs may be used freely in the borders of plantations with 
charming results. 
HARLAN P. KELSEY, 
Salem, Massachusetts 
