LOVETTS NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. — HEDGE PLANTS 



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A FINE EXAMPLE OF FORMAL IBOLIUM PRIVET HEDGE 



LIVE FENCES {Continued) 



IBOLIUM PRIVET (New) — A cross between 

 California Privet and Ibota, having the attractive- 

 ness of California Privet and the hardiness of Ibota. 

 Very desirable for northern climates where it has 

 stood zero temperatures without injury. With us, 

 it is almost evergreen, retaining its foliage until 

 after Christmas. 12 to 18 m., dozen, $2.00; 100, 

 $12.00; 1,000, $100.00; 18 to 24 in., dozen, $3.00; 

 100, $15.00; 1,000, $125.00. 



REGELIANUM. — A low spreading shrub; white 

 flowers; black berries. Equally attractive in either 

 hedge form or as a specimen shrub, forming dense, 

 symmetrical bushes. 12 to 18 in., dozen, $2.50; 100, 

 $17.50; 1,000, $150.00. 



HARDY NORTH AMOOR PRIVET 



(Ligustrum amurense) 

 (Plant in single row eight inches apart.) 

 Has box-like leaves, and forms a dense and hand- 

 some hedge. Succeeds in the shade of overhanging 

 trees much better than does California Privet. Has 

 numerous panicles of white flowers during June; in 

 the autumn the branches are loaded with conspicu- 

 ous, steel blue berries. Similar to L. ibota, but 

 hardier. Doz. 100 1,000 



18 to 24 inches $2.00 $12.00 $110.00 



2 to 3 feet 3.00 17.50 150.00 



Note — A leaflet, giving instructions for the plant- 

 ing of privet hedges, mailed upon request. 



Other Hedge Plants 



DWARF BOXWOOD (Buxus Sufifruticosa) 



(For edging, plant 3 to 4 inches apart.) This is 

 of exceedingly slow growth, but becomes very com- 

 pact and is most attractive. Delights in a partially 

 shaded situation. 



Planting Boxwood is like putting money into U. 

 S. Government Bonds. Boxwood grows into money. 

 During the past ten years, we have paid thousands of 

 dollars for well-developed specimens required by our 

 landscape department. Ten dollars, 

 invested in Boxwood this year, should 

 be worth a hundred dollars ten years 

 hence. 2 years, 4 to 6 in., dozen, 

 $2.50; 100, $20.00; 1,000, $175.00. 



ALTHAEA or Rose of Sharon 

 (Hibiscus syriacus) — Already 

 briefly mentioned on page 54, we de- 

 sire here to call the reader's attention 

 to the ready adaptability of Althaea 

 as a hedge plant. It is particularly 

 valuable as a late bloomer (August) 

 — when the rose-like, double flowers 

 cause a hedge of this to be a genuine 

 delight to the eye. Readily submits to 

 severe pruning and is easily kept in 

 any shape. If you "go in" for the 

 unusual in gardening, an Althaea 

 hedge will help you win unique fame 

 for your home grounds. Separate 

 colors or mixed, 18 to 24 in., dozen, 

 $2.00; 100, $15.00; 2 to 3 ft., dozen, 

 $3.00; 100, $22.00. 



SPIRAEA or Bridal Wreath 



Though noted primarily for the magnificent floral 

 display which this shrub makes in the border during 

 late May and early June, it deserves additional at- 

 tention, as material eminently suitable for forming 

 fine hedges. A more graceful object than a Spiraea 

 hedge in full bloom is difficult to find. 12 to 18 in., 

 dozen, $2.00; 100, $15.00; 18 to 24 in., dozen, $3.00; 

 100, $22.00. 



BOXWOOD BORDERS — THE PRIDE OF THE ESTATE 



