. Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising suggestions for cultivation of horticultural plants, descriptions of the species of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants sold in the United States and Canada, together with geographical and biographical sketches. Gardening. dogwoods 2324 The Shrubbery . or other ightly ob-. 2323 Variety and arc increased the This great variety in foliage, flower, fruit and habit of growth makes shrubbery adapted to very extended use in the development of landscapes. It is especially appropriate along the boundaries of ornamental grounds (Fig. 2324
. Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising suggestions for cultivation of horticultural plants, descriptions of the species of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants sold in the United States and Canada, together with geographical and biographical sketches. Gardening. dogwoods 2324 The Shrubbery . or other ightly ob-. 2323 Variety and arc increased the This great variety in foliage, flower, fruit and habit of growth makes shrubbery adapted to very extended use in the development of landscapes. It is especially appropriate along the boundaries of ornamental grounds (Fig. 2324), upon steep slopes, and in the immediate vicinity of buildings where foliage and graceful lines are needed to connect the walls of a structure with the ground (Fig. 2325), without making too much shade. It might with advantage replace the grass upon all sur- faces too steep to walk upon with comfort. The foliage of shrubs that are well established remains green when dry weather turns grass brown. The broad mass of shrubbery will take care of itself when the grass needs frequent attention. Even some level surfaces might be improved m places by exchanging a lawn covering for the covering of low woody plants. Often a broad, open space over a lawn is an important feature of a landscape, since it allows extended views. Many times a landscape would be more interesting if the green underneath this open space were produced by a broad mass of shrubbery ' ' ture forest instead of grass. g borders or groups of shrubs, the ground to be occupied by such a group should be entirely spaded over or plowed. Perhaps no better ad- vice could be given than to pre- pare the soil as it should be pre- pared for a field of corn. The bushes should then be planted so that there is room for about two .years' growth before their branches intermingle. If placed closer they would have a crowded appearance from the start and would not join their branches as h nmoniously as when the new I th is allowed to ch
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