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DECIDUOUS 



I — Ligustrunt: privet; stems from two to six feet high, as de- 

 sired; heads three to four feet in diameter; half evergreen, 

 retaining its leaves all winter ; must be sheared to maintain 

 its form; small leaves and dense, compact growth; shear as 

 directed for hedges. 



2 — Catalpa Bungei (C bignonioides, nana— grafted high) : bay 

 tree form of catalpa; stems six to eight feet high; heads 

 eight to ten feet in diameter ; this retains its form naturally 

 and does not require shearing at any time ; large leaves and 

 heavy foliage, making dense heads. 



Arches and Niches 



evergreen 



I — Tsuga Canadensis: hemlock; may be bent and trimmed in 



any desired form ; shear same as directed for hedges. 

 2 — Thuya occidentalis: American arborvitae; shear same as 

 directed for hedges. 



DECIDUOUS 



I — Ligustrunt: privet; may be pleached^ woven together — 

 and trimmed as desired ; shear same as directed for hedge. 



