combination of two, large shrubs exceptionally good is bushhoneysuckle {Lonicera bella albida) for the back of a planting,and Spirea prunifolia before it; for another equally fine, — andI have seen these growing superbly among, yes, actually amongthe roots of a great ash tree, — use philadelphus,… … Spirea above iris ENCLOSING THE GARDEN 31 growth of this is very rapid. The cockspur thorn {Cratcegus Crus-galli) is a great favorite among good planters, for its summerbeauty and fine autumn fruit. A good simple rule for the informal planting of such shrubs foran enclosing border, given by Mr.…
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