The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-06-10
Eruit Trees,

We have In mind several places in this
country where fruit trees have been in
troduced IN the ornamental grounds with
the very best effect, and have no hesita-
tion in saying that when skillfully done,
instead of being to any extent detrl-
mental, they greatly enhance, the beauty
of the plantation. We would not, how
ever, have it supposed that this can be
done by anybody or in any way; it re-s
quires skill that can only be acquired by
one of good Judgment after much expe-
rience. When SO performed we can
most heartily indorse the following COM
munication from the Garden of London:
az consider that fruit trees, have some
claim to be considered ornamental. In
Germany, where Towering trees and
shrubs are held in higher estimation and
are more extensively planted than in this
country, the line between the fruit
! garden and pleasure ground lis not as a
rule 50 closely drawn as it is the custom
| to do In England. There one often sees
fruit trees intermixed with ordinary trees
| and shrubs, and I consider that this form
Of arrangement has much to recommend
| it. In the first place the rather cheer
less aspect which shrubberies, often
present during the early months of the
year is much relieved thereby; and then,
again, trees thus placed often yield b
portion of the fruit when those in more
exposed situations have been chilled by
cutting winds or sharp frosts I have
frequently remarked that. an apple OF
pear tree which by chance has found a
place in the shrubbery has produced
fruit where those plantations most relied
upon have, owing to. the inclemency OF
; the season, completely failed There are.
probably few more beautiful objects
thanssan orchard in full bloom, and few
Towering trees or shrubs can rival the
apple or the pear when loaded with their
snowy flowers. When SO planted that
they are in the near proximity of ever
green's, especially such as are distin
guished by the somber hue of their
foliage the effect is very beautiful /
have had the good fortune to reside in
some of the finest fr1lit-growing districts
in Europe, and have often thought moth
ing could exceed in peaceful beauty the
aspect of the Rhein-Thal and Neckar
valley during the towering season Of the
fruit trees. 1 have vivid recollection of
once standing upon an eminence In the
| vicinity Of the Vosges Mountains, from
1 which seventeen villages could be
counted, each one embowered In fruit
trees, and lying snugly in valleys sur
rounded by hills, clothed with lines of
sombre hue, the whole forming scene
worthy the most gifted painters brush,
The valley of the Neckar is also ex-
tremely beautiful during the month of
May, studded with little hamlets, nest
ling in the shelter of the hills, and sur
rounded by fruit trees Of fine proportions,
thus forming series of delightful floral
pictures, of which the eye never seems to
weary. In the palace garden of Lud-
wigsbmg there are whole avenues of
fruit trees, which, so far from appearing
misplaced, rather seems to add to the
attraction of the place. 1t is certain that
there are many situations in gardens in
this country, such as in the garden, the
shrubbery, or the half-annexed portion
of the pleasure grounds, where few
fruit trees might be introduced with
pleasure and profit to the owner. There
are, of course, some varieties which by
their growth are better fitted than others
for the purpose, and only such should be
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