31 MAY 1946, Page 24

In My Garden

"What shrubs shall I plant," writes a soldier of the B.A.O.R., "'in my small garden when I get home?" It is, of course, too big a question to answer ; but I think especial notice should be given to date of flowering. From viburnum fagrans, harnmamelis and laurustinus to buddleia and the bush St. John's worts through soiraea, barberries, lilacs, senna, &c.; This gives a seven months' continuity. It is surprising how little popular,is the most lovely bush hyperictun, which is at its very best when the bulk of flowering shrubs are over.