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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.' 7 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. Thunbergii), Fig. 156. One of the 

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



