
IF YOU GARDEN ABOVE 5700 FT. ELEVATION ... 
... Virginal Mock Orange and French Lilacs are 
ideal shrubs for both thrive almost all the way to 
timberline. Flowering Quince also does well. 
These may be combined with flowering trees 
such as Pink Locust, Hawthorn, Hopa and Bech- 
tel’s Flowering Crab and European Mt. Ash. 
Hybrid Tea Roses and Climbing Roses are usu- 
ally spectacularly beautiful if they have been 
well protected. Particularly recommended are 
Dr. Van Fleet and Paul’s Scarlet Climber. The 
Floribunda Roses are excellent. 
Delphiniums and Peonies are two perennials 
that bloom almost as far as timberline. Iris, Day- 
lilies (Hemerocallis), Trollius, Poppies, Colum- 
bine and Bleeding Heart, Regal and Tiger Lilies 
are all very good. Phlox is outstanding in its per- 
formance in high altitudes. Dahlias are widely 
grown, and Wards selection of Chicago Strain of 
Hardy Early Chrysanthemums resist early frosts. 
Best shade trees for high elevations include 
Silver Maple, Cutleaf Birch.and American Elm. 
IF YOU GARDEN NEAR THE SEASHORE 
If your garden is less than 500 feet from shore 
line, plants should be able to stand wind and salt 
spray, and should be able to grow and thrive in 
light sandy soil. The design is usually a combin- 
ation of width and low-lying masses to harmonize 
with the sweep of sea and horizon. 
The list of perennials that endure salt spray 
and high winds include Daylily (Hemerocallis), 
Gaillardia, Bearded Iris, Statice, Lythrum, 
Hardy Asters, Clove Pinks, Veronica, and Yucca 
or Mountain Lily. Fuchsias, Pelargoniums, Gera- 
niums and practically all the bulbs do well. 
The hardy shrubs include Coralberry, Barber- 
ry, Tamarisk, Hydrangea, and California Privet. 
Crape Myrtle is excellent in mild climate. Camel- 
lias, Azaleas and Rhododendrons thrive. 
The most suitable shade trees are Birch or Red 
Maple, and Chinese Elm. Hawthorn is a good 
flowering tree. Pfitzer Juniper is one of the finest 
evergreens for foundation planting, and Red 
cedar is recommended as resisting salt air. 
IF YOUR GARDEN ISIN A HOT DRY CLIMATE... 
.. . This condition is generally accompanied by 
sandy or poor soil conditions. Gardens can be 
beautiful even under these adverse conditions 
if you select plants that survive such conditions. 
In desert gardens there should be protection 
from wind and drifting sand. Shade is essential. 
You can arrange for all season bloom by the 
use of such perennials as Bearded Iris, Baby's 
Breath, Sweet William, Mountain Lily (Yucca), 
Phlox, Butterfly Flower, Lythrum, Statice, Veron- 
ica and various varieties of Hemerocallis (Day- 
lily), Sweet Peas, and the Hardy Asters. 
Oleanders and Pittosporum tobira stand ex- 
treme heat. Tamarisk, Barberry, Coralberry, 
and the Privets all stand heat and drought 
in the shrub border or as hedge plants, and 
Chinese Elm will provide quick shade. Black 
Locust and Green Ash (listed as Windbreak) 
are also excellent. 
Plants listed on this page may be found by re- 
ferring to the Index—See Page 75. 
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