HEDGE  OF  GOLDEN  RETINOSPORA  AT  GLENWOOD 
Hedge  Plants 
The  value  of  hedges  in  ornamental  planting  is  realized.  The  beauty  of  living  plants  is  greatly  ta 
be  preferred  to  the  stiff  and  measured  lines  of  fences.  Annual  trimmings  and  occasional  weedings  and 
cultivation  are  all  the  care  that  established  hedges  require,  and  with  age  they  increase  in  density  and 
beauty,  instead  of  rotting  away  with  time.  Evergreen  hedges,  fresh  and  green  at  all  seasons,  retain 
their  beauty  and  serve  the  purpose  for  which  they  are  intended,  even  in  winter.  They  should  be  trimmed 
in  either  May  or  August,  and  may  be  kept  at  any  desired  height.  They  increase  in  density  and  branch 
out  at  the  ground,  making  a  thick,  almost  impenetrable  wall.  As  screens  to  unsightly  objects  and  as 
windbreaks  for  exposed  places,  there  is  nothing  better.  Deciduous  hedges  grow  more  rapidly  and  are 
less  expensive.  They  require  the  same  care,  and  should  usually  be  trimmed  in  winter.  The  flowering 
hedges  are  most  showy  with  their  long  lines  of  bloom,  and  the  thorny  plants  serve  best  for  defensive 
purposes.  There  are  really  very  few  Shrubs  or  Evergreens  that  will  not  make  good  hedges.  It  is  im- 
possible to  repeat  descriptions  of  all  of  them  in  this  chapter,  and  we  have  enumerated  only  the  kinds- 
most  generally  used.    Prices  upon  other  sorts  will  be  furnished  upon  request. 
rrkMii7i7DrM  Tc  cx/cDz-DirrMo  RETINOSPORA  plumosa.    Green  Retinospora. 
(^UINlhhKUUb  LVhKGKLLN:^  ^  ^^^^  ^^^^^  p^^^^^  ^-^^  g^f^  ^^^^^  f^li^^^ 
PICEA  excelsa.    Norway  Spruce.    A  strong,  dense  habit  if  sheared. 
rapid  grower  in  any  soil.   It  withstands  cold  and  ig  to  24  inches ;  plant  12  to  15  inches  apart,  $7.50- 
exposure  and  therefore  is  admirably  suited  for  per  doz.,  $55  per  100. 
windbreaks    and    shelter  -  belts.     If  annually 
sheared,  it  will  make  a  dense,  compact  hedge  that  ^ar.  aurea.    Golden  Retinospora.    The  most 
may  be  kept  any  desired  height.    This  is  the  beautiful  golden  evergreen  for  hedging  purposes, 
cheapest  and  most  reliable  Evergreen  hedging  ^  *hick,  dense  habit,  and  is  a  strong, 
plant.   Our  stock  is  unusually  bushy,  well  rooted  vigorous  grower.    The  bright  golden  color  makes 
and  in  splendid  condition.  conspicuous  in  the  landscape  and  beautiful  in 
H  to  2  feet ;  pbjit  15  to  18  doz.     100      1,000  contrast  with  the  green  of  other  trees  or  with 
inches  apart  $4  00  $25  00  $200  00  buildings  and  walks  that  are  light  in  color. 
2i  to  8  feet ;  plant  18  to  24  -  15  to  18  inches  ;  plant  10  to  12    DOZ.  100 
inches  apart                      6  00    35  00    300  00  inches  apart  $4  00    $25  00 
3  to  4  feet ;  plant  2  to  2J  15  to  20  inches ,  heavy  plants  that 
feet  apart                       9  00    60  00    500  00  should  go  12  to  15  inches  apart  .   7  50     60  00 
^  GLENWOOD  NURSERIES 
