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Many people prefer a hedge and this can be 

 planted either with or without a fence. Arbor- 

 vitae is practical for such use as is the Buckthorn 

 and the Berberis Thunbergii (Thunberg's Japan- 

 ese Barberry). This is a Japanese hedge with 

 round, drooping habit. It leaves out in a fine bril- 

 liant green during the summer months and from 

 autumn until December takes on a wonderful show- 

 ing of color. During the winter months the 

 branches, loaded with scarlet crimson berries, make 

 an effective contrast with the white of the snow. 

 Its value as a hedge is because it is impenetrable 

 and thickly set with spines, never growing bare. 

 The most popular shrub for hedge treatment is 

 Privet-Ligustrum. It is very ornamental with a 

 rich dark green foliage that is nearly evergreen 

 and remains on the plant until late winter. It is 

 a good grower under the most adverse circum- 

 stances. In order to form the most effective hedge 

 it should be planted from ten to twelve inches apart 

 and primed back during the first two seasons. 



The Ampelopsis Arborea woodbine is useful for 

 entrances. It is a distinct variation from the other 

 forms, making a spreading bush rather than a 

 strong climber. Its leaves are dark green and com- 



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