subject of comparison, it may eventually become one of the best-
known ornaments of our lawns. At present it appears nowise
inclined to hide its golden light under a bushel.

What I have said about forming the acquaintance of deciduous trees
and shrubs before planting to any great extent, applies with even
greater force to the evergreen, family. There is a large and
beautiful variety from which to choose, and I would suggest that
the choice be made chiefly from the dwarf-growing kinds, since the
space of one acre is too limited for much indulgence in. Norway
spruces, the firs, or pines. An hour with a note-book spent in
grounds like those of Mr. Fuller would do more in aiding a
satisfactory selection than years of reading. Moreover, it should
be remembered that many beautiful evergreens, especially those of
foreign origin, are but half hardy. The amateur may find that
after an exceptionally severe winter some lovely specimen, which
has grown to fill a large space in his heart, as well as on his
acre, has been killed. There is an ample choice from entirely
hardy varieties for every locality, and these, by careful inquiry
of trustworthy nurserymen, should be obtained.

Moreover, it should be remembered that few evergreens will thrive
in a wet, heavy soil. If Nature has not provided thorough drainage
by means of a porous subsoil, the work must be done artificially.
As a rule, light but not poor soils, and warm exposures, are best
adapted to this genus of trees.

I think that all authorities agree substantially that spring in
our climate is the best time for the transplanting of evergreens;
but they differ between early and advanced spring. The late Mr. A.