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becomes protective. The more strong branches that can be 

 secured at the start of the hedge the better. Close prun- 

 ing will not give as good results with this species as the 

 more natural growth of the bush obtained by cutting out 

 here and there a cane to correct the form of each shrub and 

 to cause it to thicken up and branch low. 



Fig. 155. — California Privet Hedge, Closely Pruned. 



Purple Barberry (B. v., var. purpurea). — This was 

 fully described under "Ornamental Shrubs." Not quite so 

 vigorous as the last, nor does it make quite so fine a hedge, 

 though the purple foliage and the golden pendent blossoms 

 are very beautiful. 



Japanese Barberry {B. Thunhergii), Fig. 156. — One of the 

 most beautiful of our small shrubs. It is especially fine when 



