lish strong roots which alone sustain sturdy top 
growth. 
Third, and most important, is wise selection and 
arrangement of strong plants of the relatively few 
kinds which can survive the brunt of the salt sea 
winds. 
Rugosa Rose, Bayberry, Beachplum, Scotch Broom, 
Groundselbush and Russian Olive are among the 
best for stiff seashore locations. Inshore from these 
we may add Sweetpepper, Blueberry and _ several 
kinds of Viburnum and Bush Honeysuckle. 
The strong clean Japanese Black Pine is the one 
best evergreen tree for seaside use. 
Good gardens actually within only a few feet of 
the water’s edge are definitely possible. We’ve de- 
signed and built many of them on Cape Cod with 
marked success. Within the sheltering windbreak of 
plant masses established as described, supplemented 
if desired by fences or walls, and given adequate 
soil preparation, one may certainly have beautiful 
gardens, or borders of attractive evergreens, shrubs 
and flowers framing fine green lawns. 
Long practical experience, skillful planning, and 
superior-quality plant materials combine to give 
Lawrence’s seaside landscape plantings lasting beauty 
and pleasing effectiveness. 
Japanese Black Pines in full seashore exposure. 
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