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sightly outbuildings, fences and the like; the great point in its favor is 

 Its quick growth, making from three. to five feet of new wood each sea 

 son. By severe pruning when first planted we force branches to grow 

 close to the ground; a very necessary factor in a perfect Privet bush. 



Its panicles of small white flowers that appear in mid-summer are' 

 quite interesting. 



In Summer it is covered with rich, leathery green foliage, in mid- 

 winter changing to a deep purple, making a very pleasing contrast with 

 the pure white snow. 



Berberis, Purpurea (Purple Leaved Barberry). — A very desirable 

 plant fox a hedge. Foliage of violet purple. 



Berberis Thunbergi (Thunberg's Barberry). — A dwarf spreading spe- 

 cies, with small white flowers in May, followed with an abundance of 

 deep scarlet berries, which color they maintain all winter. 



Cydonia Pyrus Japonica (Japan Quince). — The Japan Quince ranks 

 among our choicest shrubs as an ornamental hedge plant. 



Hibiscus Syriacus (Althea). — These shrubs can be sheared into any 

 desired shape, and are very showy, either when the entire hedge is of 

 one color or when assorted colors are combined. Can also be employed as 

 ornaments on the lawn either singly or grouped with other shrubs. 



Madura Aurantiaca (Osage Orange). — The cheapest hedge plant of 

 all. Makes a strong, durable fence; though not so ornamental as other 

 kinds, yet when it is closely trimmed it is quite attractive. 



Rhamnus Catharticus (Buckthorn). — A fine hardy hedge plant of 

 European origin. It has dark green foliage, white flowers and small black 

 fruit. 



EVERGREEN HEDGING TREES. 



The three species that follow below are the best of all the evergreens 

 for Hedges. They should be planted in single rows, in trenches four feet 

 in width and fifteen inches deep; the trees should be three feet apart 

 and should be pruned back one-third at the time of planting. 



When to Plant. — Evergreens can be planted in the months of April, 

 May and June in the Spring and in August and September in the Autumn. 

 Be sure at all times to protect the roots from the weather. Use manure 

 about the plants the same as recommended for the decidious hedg- 

 ing plants. Evergreens can be pruned to suit the individual taste, 

 they are desirable for Hedges and we can recommend them. Furtne: 

 along in this work the author will have more to say about these beautitul 

 trees. 



Thuya, Occidentialis (American Arbor Vitae). — One of the most de- 

 sirable evergreen hedge plants, of very attractive appearance. Although 

 a fast grower, it can be kept trimmed to any height desired. 



Picea Excelsa, (Norway Spruce). — A popular variety. Makes a verj 

 dense, compact hedge. Very desirable for a firm hedge to take the place 

 of a fence. 



Picea Canadensis (Hemlock Spruce). — Very fine, graceful and orua- 

 metal, with fine, smooth, rich foliage, making a beautiful hedge. 



