. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. tgog. The American Florist. 625 The selection of suitable trees and shrubs, kinds that are sufficiently har- dy to stand the buffeting of wind, the salt spray and the harsh atmosphei-r, Is a difficult one. The pines are among the most suitable of trees and four kinds especially stand out as worthy of trial: The Scotch pine (Pinus syl- vestris), the Austrian pine (P. Laricio var. Austniaca), the white pine (P. Strobus), and the pitch pine (P. rlgldus). These are all hardy and put up with alternate conditions of dro
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. tgog. The American Florist. 625 The selection of suitable trees and shrubs, kinds that are sufficiently har- dy to stand the buffeting of wind, the salt spray and the harsh atmosphei-r, Is a difficult one. The pines are among the most suitable of trees and four kinds especially stand out as worthy of trial: The Scotch pine (Pinus syl- vestris), the Austrian pine (P. Laricio var. Austniaca), the white pine (P. Strobus), and the pitch pine (P. rlgldus). These are all hardy and put up with alternate conditions of drought and moisture in the soil better than most other trees. The ailanthus and sumach are usually well able to take care of themselves under adverse con- ditions, and while not reaching their best proportions by the seaside, they grow and their handsome foliage is al- ways attractive, spring, summer and fall. The rose acacia (Robinia his- pida) ds good and an attractive species, whether in or out of fiower. But avoid plants grafted above ground. Either low worked or own-root plants only are satisfactory, for the heads are heavy and in exposed positions would be blown off quickly. The tamarisks are excellent for sea- side planting, their feathery branches being very attractive, while their roots will penetrate deeply into the sand and hold them firmly. Other good trees and shrubs for the purpose are the sea buckthorn (Hippophse rhamnoides). Ilex opaca, most of the junipers, the chokeberry (Pyrus arbutifolia), sev- eral of the oaks, Hercules' club (Aralia spinosa) and a few of the willows. In planting trees of this kind it is well to associate with them shrubs of lower growth to nurse them and shade the roots for a time. Berberis vulgaris, B. stenophylla, the huckleberry, Rosa rugosa and some of the native briers, Ampelopsis quinquefolia and Celastrus scandens may be useful for this pur- pose. The more thickly in reason these are planted the better, as some are sure to fall and ot
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