LIGUSTRUM 



L. Amurense. Amoor Privet. (L) This variety is of a lighter, slimmer 

 growth than Common Privet, while the foliage is of a lighter green than the 

 Japanese Privet and retains a better color in the winter. It is as hardy as 

 the California Privet and makes a very satisfactory hedge. 



L. ciliatum; syn., medium. (L) An erect shrub, with spreading 

 branches and narrow light green foliage. 



L. Ibpta. (L) One of the hardiest of all Privets. The form is spreading, 

 with curving branches. Foliage grayish green ; flowers in June are pure white 

 and the seeds that follow are bluish black. A good border shrub and an ex- 

 cellent hedge plant. 



L. Ibota, var. Regelianum. Regel's Privet. (M) A dense shrub, with 

 stiff, twiggy, horizontal spreading branches, drooping at the ends. An elegant 

 shrub for specimens, border work or hedges. We have grown this for many 

 years and believe it will become one of the most popular varieties as soon as it 

 is better known. It is absolutely hardy, forms a graceful, symmetrical bush, 

 sufficiently dense for hedge purposes without trimming. As a single speci- 

 men or in a border of mixed shrubs it is most effective. It also gives pleasing 

 effects when massed against buildings or on slopes and banks. 



L. Japonicum. Japanese Privet. (Z,) An almost evergreen sort, as it 

 holds its glossy dark green foliage almost all winter. The leaves are as large as 

 those of the lilac, which they resemble. 



L. lucidum. (L) A strong grower, with somewhat spreading branches 

 and foliage resembling L. Japonicum. Bears white flowers in July. 



L. ovalifolium. Japanese, or California Privet. (L) The most popular 

 of all hedge plants. It transplants easily, is a strong, upright grower and will 

 stand any amount of trimming. The deep dark green foliage is held until late 

 in winter. When setting, cut the plants to within 8 to 12 inches of the ground 

 to induce a strong, bushy growth. Also valuable in shrubberies and as a 

 screen. See plate on page 88. 



L. ovalifolium, var. aurea marginata. (Z,) A form in which the foliage 

 is margined with pale yellow. 



L. Sinensis. Chinese Privet. (L) Of broader habit than the Amoor 

 Privet. The foliage on the slender, spreading branches is light green. It is a 

 strong, free grower and will be found satisfactory for border work or as a 

 hedge plant ; in the latter case do not trim too closely. In autumn the berries 

 hang in dense clusters. 



L. Sinensis, var. nana. Dwarf Chinese Privet. (^/) A dwarf variety 

 that will give a particularly pleasing effect where an untrimmed hedge of 

 medium height is required. Very graceful ; can be trimmed if desired. The 

 autumn berries remain late. 



L. vulgaris. Common Privet. (L) This does not make as trim a hedge 

 as the Japanese Privet, but is valuable, as it thrives in many situations where 

 tree roots interfere with the growth of other plants. The foliage is grayish 

 green ; flowers in June are white; berries shining black. 



LIMONIA TRIFOLIATA. Sec Citrus 



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