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with brainsahd tangaMingin
Some common shrubs and Iris
for in the fall
I choose this subject at this
time because almost all woody-
deciduous plants are easily
transplanted after the first
freeze in the fall. Exceptions
are; Magnolia, Poplar and
Birch. The value of ornamental
trees depends on its natural
beauty of form and attractive
ness of leaves, flowers and
fruits. Only plants adapted to
the conditions in which they
grow should be selected. Use
care in selecting and placing
shrubs so they will not grow
too large for the location
where planted.
Low growing shrubs should
be used under windows and in
front of porches; taller kinds
should be planted at corners
and between windowsThere
are many evergreen and decidu
ous flowering shrubs that can
be mixed into a planting that
adds color during certain sea
sons of the year. In higher
elevations, the Forsynthia,
Spirea and Beauty bush are the
first to bloom in the spring.
During the fall and winter
seasons, the berries of the
Pyracanthas, Cotoneaster and
the foliage of Nandinas and
Barberries are at their best.
Now a few words about Iri(J)
Iris likes a warm climate. It
is a native of Asia Minor,
they multiply q[uickly and take
very little care. The rhyzome
is a long tuberous-like root
and is easily transplanted.
They make a good background
planting or fill in an unin
teresting corner. They should
be divided and reset every two
or three years, otherwise they
become too crowded. Most of
them break apart easily. If
not, cut them apart with a
sharp knife. Cut back the
tops to 8-10 inches. Plant
the rhyzome so there is about
an inch of soil over the top^
Set the rhyzome in a saddle Cv
with the roots pointing down.
Cover with soil and give them
a good drink.
E. van Voorthuizen
