Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-11-04
GARDENER URGES
FALL PLANTING
sHRU66ERY AND VINES HERE
A6ouTs THUS GAIN
SIH MoNTHs.
GROUPING is ADVISED TO GET
MOST ARTISTIC EFFECTS
GENERALLY.

AT least six months is gained in
this climate b. the planting of shrub,
berry AMI hardy vines in the fall in
stead CT in the spring. In the fall
of the year all of the deeiduous
shrubs and vines grown by people in
this region are in semidormant con-
dition and at this time they may be
moved without injury to the plant.
In the following spring they are able
to adjust themselves at once to their
new surroundings and seldom show
signs OF disturbance. If the planting
is delayed until spring it is likely to
result in serious setback to the
shrub or vine.
There are only two exceptions to
this general rule of planting
and hybrid tea roses. These thrive
much better if planted in the spring.
for their roots are not dormant in the
fall, as are the other varieties. In
late October and during the first
week in November is the ideal time,
according to one authority.
Shrubbery and hardy vines, by the
manner of their planting. may make
or mar their surroundings. All land
scape gardeners unite in saying that
shrubbery must never be scattered
individually over a lawn. for 1t not
only spoils the looks of the lawn, but
also detracts from the beauty of the
shrub itself.
To secure the most artistic effect,
group planting is best. The shrub
berry may be placed along the entire
outer boundaries of the lot, the inner
edges following graceful lines and
curves, which lead at times back in.
to the green of the lawn, or they may
form borders for winding walks or
driveways, or. also, be living screens
from unsightly outlooks of every
kind The individual taste of the
owner may be expressed in many
ways. There is such a variety of these
beautiful Towering shrubs and vines,
their prices are so low and their cult
ure so simple that every home yard
may be transformed into one of
beauty.
Can be Bought Cheaply,
Also shrubbery and hardy vines
may be purchased more cheaply if
they are bought in quantities. Special
prices are given by nurserymen on
lots of 100 or more, but the average
price of three-year-old stock is from
% to 80 cents apiece. Two-year old
stock may be had fof 10 cents apiece
All three-year old shrubbery and
vines will blossom in the spring fol.
lowing fall planting.
Like all other blossoming things,
shrubs and vines should be planted
in a well-drained sunny place, and, If
it be possible, away from large trees
which will rob them of nourishment,
Al here are some varieties which will
succeed well in shady locations. and
to this class belong the barberries,
dentzia, mock orange, elderberry,
lonicera, rhododendron, cranberry.
waxberry, Towering currant and for.
sythia. Among the vines for these
shady locations are the trumpet creep
er, honeysuckle, ampelopsis veitchii
aristolochio, bittersweet, woodbine
and matrimony vine All other varie.
ties need sunshine
At the time of planting 1t is neces-
sary to dig the hole both wide and
deep enough to receive all of the
roots without any crowding. AS a
general rule this should be from a
foot to foot and a half in depth, and
about the same in width A shovelful
of wellrotted manure spaded into the
soil win be found to De of great bene.
fit. The root of any plant should be
immersed in water before being COW
cred with the soil in order that the
fine earth may Immediately cling to
every rootlet. After the soil is filled