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FOR GROWERS AND DEALERS IN NURSERY STOCK 
The National Nurseryman Publishing Co., Incorporated 
Vol. XXV. HATBORO, PENNA., MAY, 1917 No. 5 
Entrance Plantings 
T he subject of our illustration partakes somewhat of 
a base plant to a building l)ut it is veiy evident 
the evergreens were selected and placed to set 
off the entrance. 
Good taste, a thorough knowledge of the plants is 
clearly shown. It is dignified, attractive and harmon¬ 
izes with the building and what is very important it has 
not been done for immediate effect without regard to 
the future. 
nica or Jtinipern.s Suerira, Irish or Swedish .luniper and 
the two round plants on (‘ach side tin* walk, glohe shaped 
box. .lust back of tlumi l{efhiisp()ra /jlinnosa, with Hct- 
inispora ohtusa )iana in lh(‘ foreground of tin* groups. 
The group of Ithododcndrons in the corner relieves th»‘ 
stiffness and emjihasizcs the siMiii-formal nature of the 
planting at the entrance. 
Many people object to covering fine brick or stone 
A dignified and attractive ptanting of 
There is nothing messy or cluttered as is so often the 
case. 
The two tall columnar plants on each side of steps are 
evidently Thuya oceidentatis Arbor Vitae. 
The same etfect could be secured by using Juniperus 
Cannarti, Juniperus Virginiana Schottei. 
The two smaller colmim plants are Juniperus Hiber- 
evergreens at an entrance 
work with vines, and not without good reason, as it 
seems foolish to pay for costly masonry and then have it 
covered w ith rank grow ing vines. 
If the planter knows his business it is possible to se¬ 
lect plants for every condition and purpose. 
It will be noticed tlie Euonynius radicans has been 
used on each side of the arch to climb on the walls. This 
