DREER'S GARDEN CALENDAR. 65 



HARDY VINES AND CREEPERS. 



These are desirable for covering Arbors, Trellises, &c, and add much 



to the beauty of the garden. 25 cts. each. 



Virginian Creeper, Hop Vine, 



Pipe Vine, White Jasmine, 



Trumpet Creeper, Yellow Hardy Jasmine, 



Clematis Flammula, Honeysuckle, of sorts, 



Carolina Jasmine, Passion Vine, 



Ivy, of sorts, Glycine, or Wisteria. 



Hedges. 



A well-kept hedge is one of the greatest ornaments of a country 

 residence. The Osage Orange has been much used as a plant for form- 

 ing strong outside fences, and when properly cared for, will give satis- 

 faction. The Honey Locust is nothing inferior ; indeed, it is preferred 

 by those who have made trial of both. It grows freely, although the 

 soil may not be of the best description, and fills out readily from 

 shearing. For inside dividing hedges, the Pyrus Japonica cannot well 

 be excelled, and the box-leaved Privet is also well adapted. Very 

 beautiful hedges can be made with the European beech. — Buckthorn is 

 also much used for the same purpose. 



Many hardy flowering shrubs may easily be trimmed hedge-fashion, 

 and form beautiful objects when in flower. Weiglea rosea, Spireas of 

 various kinds, the Berberries, Hibiscus, &c, are a few of those most 

 useful in this respect. 



For Evergreen hedges, nothing suits better than the American arbor- 

 vitse. The Hemlock Spruce is unequalled in its adaptability, and forms, 

 perhaps, the most beautiful hedge of any. The Cedars and Junipers 

 make good screens. Where a strong and dense hedge is wanted, the 

 Norway Spruce will be found satisfactory. Many plants will grow 

 compact, if cut and trimmed with sufficient care. 



Pruning Implements. 



Whilst on the subject of Trees, it may not be out of place here to 

 remark, that we have a full stock of Implements for pruning : such as 

 Pruning Saws, Pole Pruning Shears, Hedge Shears, Hand Shears, Bill 

 Hooks, &c, &c. ; also, a complete assortment of Pruning and Budding 

 Knives, made by Saynor and other celebrated makers. 



