W A PLANT INVESTMENT IS SURE TO GROW IN VALUE 



Novelty Hardy Edging Plant 



Box-Barberry 



ESPECIALLY VALUABLE IN THE CENTRAL AND NORTHERN STATES 

 AS IT IS PERFECTLY HARDY AND DOES NOT WINTER-KILL 



An exquisite, new, perfectly hardy edg- 

 ing plant. Makes shapely, upright bushes, 

 that can be kept 6 inches high by trimming. 

 Our stock is grown from cuttings made 

 from the original plant. 



This new c? war/ Barberry comes 

 to fill a long-felt need for an edg- 

 ing plant that is dwarf in growth, 

 free from all diseases and insect 

 pests, and absolutely hardy every- 

 where in the United States. The 

 foliage is small and dainty, in fact, 

 as small as the leaves of the uni- 

 versally know^n evergreen ^o:\; Edg- 

 ing. The young leaves are a beau- 

 tiful emerald-green in the spring, 

 changing to a pleasing, soft green 



during the summer and bright red 



- , ,, , r ,1 • This is the new Box-Barberry used for edging. Does not winter-kill 



m the tall. In many parts oi this 



country, garden-beds had to be bordered annually or not at all, as there was no perfectly 

 hardy edging plant to use, but now no garden need be incomplete on this account. Box- 

 Barberry, as far as we are aware, has never been known to winter-kill in the slightest 

 degree, and this insures a neat, unbroken border that is always a delight to look at. 

 Border your rose-beds, also your perennials and annuals, with this neat, upright, 

 hardy, little shrub. Our illustration shows how neat a garden can be. Plant 4 inches 

 apart for a low border and keep the plants pruned to whatever height you want. They 

 can be trimmed at any time without injury, and pruning or trimming makes the plants 

 grow more dense. 



PRICE: Strong, hardy, field-grown plants, l-yr. size, 10 for $3, postpaid; $20 per 100; $175 per 1,000 D. 2-yr., 

 field-grown plants, 10 for $4; $30 per 100; $250 per 1,000 D 



Roses and Shrubs for Hedges 



When figuring on a hedge, do not overlook Roses 

 and hardy ornamental, flowering shrubs, for these 

 often make suitable hedges when Japan Barberry 

 and California Privet will not do. See Rugosa and 

 Hardy Climbing Roses, pages 6, 8, and 9, and 

 shrubs, pages 12 and 13. 



All-round Satisfaction 



1-22-20. 



I have dealt with three other leading nurseries since 

 coming out here and find that your plants are not only the 

 largest, but I can depend upon you to send exactly what is 

 ordered, and my experience has been that your attention to 

 your customers' requests is the most efficient. Of course, 

 I give roses the attention that I'd give any pet, nevertheless 

 I have lost but six of all the stalks I ever bought from you, 

 and I think that's some record for the vigor of vour plants. — 

 H. D. M., Akron, Ohio. 



Box Edging (Buxus sempervirens) 



The old-fashioned dwarf edging plant, home grown. 

 Grows only about 15 inches high. There are some 

 gardens in this country where the pathways are 

 edged with Box plants (like these) over 100 years 

 old. This was used for bordering the Rose-garden 

 of George Washington at Mt. Vernon and is still 

 fine. Always slow in growth; evergreen and not 

 always quite hardy north of Philadelphia. Plant in 

 single or double rows 4 to 6 inches apart. Price, 

 12 for $3, 100 for $20 D 



Hardy Roses for Edging 



For edging large plantings of Roses or shrubs, or 

 for mass planting for rich, all-season color effect, you 

 should plant Baby Rambler Roses. They are per- 

 fectly hardy and bloom continuously all season. In 

 Red, White, and Pink. (See page 7.) 



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