The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-18

abunGautly in the southern states, bears transplantlng to our northern cline well and has an attractive form of leaf, which becomes very highly color5d in the autumn season. The tulip tree or white wood of the west is worthy of a place in our collection both on ac- count of it's peculiar shaped leaf and its tulip shaped flowers. Experience with this tree proves that to transplant lt safely We must take trees of small size in every instance,
 These are but a few of the desirable trees for ornamentatlon of our home grounds, The list could be extended al- most without limit would time and space allow. The same may be suid of the hardy Towering shrubs, so numer- ous in variety, so attractive in flower In the case of the newly introduced sorts, many possess foliage of varied | colors, thus giving us an abundance to select from in the adornment of our grounds
 As We progress year by year in this work of improvement, and become fla miliar with the more common varieties | of Towering shrubs, we may desire ito make some changes. or add to our col lection some Of the more rare and costly varieties, CT the newer acquisitions con- tinually being brought into the mar ket.
 The Japan naples with their delicate ly cut foliage of various shades and color are decidedly fascinating. The Rhododendrons and AZalia are costly at the outset, and require the best of care to success, but few, if any, plants equal the gorgeous beauty of their 1 flowers. The magnolia family are al- most as showy in flower as those just named, but must have special care in planting and after culture till they be- come firmly established. While the rose is found growing In abundance in many places, still the large Towering sorts of recent introduction require 8 con- stant care and treatment that many are unable to give, in order to produce l the large showy blooms. of all shades and colors, that have been so great an attraction of late years.
 Before leaving the question of what to plant, I would not omit alluding g to some of our native plants that pos sess considerable merit in this direc- | tion. Our native mountain laurel or Kalmia Latifolia can be utilized, and | it is difficult to name a more beau tiful shrub when in flower, It's bright glossy foliage, through the entire year, produces a most pleasing effect. Our native swamp pink, Azalia Nudifolia, white and pink, are also worthy of utilization in our work. These with the Kalmias must be removed With the earth retained about their roots to succeed we'll. The Clethra Alnifolia l gives a fragrant white towering shrub, and a small clump in some suitable To- cation would be generally appreciated For a background against some fence or building, a group of wild Sumach will give 8 fine effect in. the flower, and leaf in the autumn season. and for climbing vines to cover lodges, bould- CTS, or walls the Bitter Sweet, Wood bine and Clematis possess a degree ~o1 merit that entities them to our endorse ment for these purposes
 Three distinct features enter into the improvement of our roadsides. First, a clean carpet of grass, from the travc', cd roadway to the boundary line, ex- cepting so much as is needed for a good fdotpath, which is the second feat ure, while the planting of trees for shade and shelter is the remaining at