A well kept Buckthorn Hedge. 



HEDGES. 



The idea of.plantiug hedges for tise and ornament, and screens lor the protection of orchards, farms and gardens, is a practical one, and 

 rapidly becoming appreciated. 



They serve not only as protection against the fierce winds, bnt there is much less trouble from the blowing oflFof the fruit. Some writers 

 tell us that the temperature is warmer in the vicinity of evergreens. However this may be, we know that our gardens are earlier and our fruits 

 ripen better when protected by such screens. Nothing can be more beautiful than ornamentar Hedges, well kept and pruned to serve as 

 boundary lines between neighbors, or as divisions between the lawn and garden, or to hide unsightly places. By using medium sized plants a. 

 hedge can be made as cheaply as a good board fence can be built, and then with a little care, it is becoming every year more and more 

 "a. thing of beauty." We all know that such hedges constitute a principal attraction in our best kept places. 



To secure a good hedge it is necessary to plant well Dig a deep, wide trench, and work the soil thorotighly about the roots. Press the 

 ground firmly, and mulch heavily for a distance of two or more feet on either side, according to the size of the plaints. This is especially 

 necessary with evergreens, and all exposure of the roots to the sun and air must be strictly avoided. 



Deciduous hedge^pjants, as a general rule^ijauld be planted from 6 to 12 inches apart, evergreens from S to IS inches according to size. 



PRIVET, CALIFORNIA— A recent introduction that has met with 

 great favor M'herever planted. It makes a verj' rapid growth, has 

 shining, dark green leaves, which it retains uniil late in the fall. In 

 the autumn the top is a mass of golden colored flowers, very strik- 

 ing and beautiful. The root is very hardj'. The tops should be 

 severely pruned each season, the new growth being stronger, and 

 denser with each succeeding year. 12 to 18 inches, $3.00 per 100, 

 §25,00 per 1,060 



PRIVET, CHINESE OR AMOOR RIVER- -A most attractiv^e, handsome 

 variety, with long, shining leaves and large, pure white, fragrant 

 blossoms, produced in great profusion. A stronger grower than 

 the California wdth coarser foliage. 15 -Jo 18 inches, $3.00 per 100, 

 $25.00 per 1,000. 



RUSSIAN OLIVE— A native of the Northwestern plains. The foliage 

 is silvery w^hite, the flowers small, yellowish, produced verj^ abund- 

 antly. Perfectly hardy, and resists drought and heat in a remark- 

 able degree. By cutting back each season, it forms a very compact, 

 dense hedge of most beautiful appearance. 12 to 15 inches, .$5.00 per 

 100, $40.00 per 1,000; iS to 24 inches, S8.00 per 100. 



Deciduous Hedge Plants. 



BERBERRY, PURPLE— This rare and beautiful plant is particularly 

 adapted for orr .mental divisions of city lots, or wherever a hardy, 

 beautiful, showy hedge is wanted. The foliage is a deep violet purple, 

 always clean and healthy. The fruit is of the same shade of color, the 

 two forming a most striking combination. The plant is dwarf and 

 stockv. 8 to 10 Inches, $3 00 per 100; 12 to 15 Inches, $5.00 per 100. 

 BUCKTHORN— After a thorough test of &11 varieties listed here as well 

 as manj' others, we consider this the best and hardiest for the North- 

 west. It stands our cold winters without a particle of injviry, com- 

 mences growth very early in spring, retains its foliage late in autumn, 

 forms a compact, dense hedge, which will turn all kinds of cattle and 

 swine, is never killed by drought, and succeeds well in any and all sec- 

 tions. Foliage is dark green; blossoms small, white, followed hy small, 

 black fruit. 8 to lo inches, $3.00 per 100, $15 00 per 1,000; 15 to 18 inches, 

 $4 50 per 100, $25.00 per 1,000. 



CARRAQANA, ARBORESCENS— (Siberian Pea Tree.) This is a hardy 

 varietj' from Northern Russia, now being e.Ktensively planted in Mani- 

 toba and Dakota. The foliage resembles the Locust, the leaflet ter- 

 minating in a short, sharp point. The blossoms appearing the last of 

 May are a bright yellow, very showy and attractive. It is perfectly 

 hardy every where, flourishes in the poorest soils and, if properly trim- 

 med, soon" forms an impenetrable hedge. 6 to 8 inches, $3.00 per 100; 

 8 tm 10 inches, $4.00 per 100. 



CITRUS TRIPOLIATA— (Hardy Lemon.) Valuable for a defensive hedge 

 as well as for ornament. Perfectly hardy in the Middle and Southern 

 States and most beautiful everywhere. It is a most rapid grower and 

 forms a thick, heavy hedge in 3 years from planting. It 

 has dark, glossy green foliage and is thickly studded with stout 

 thorns. In spring it is thickly covered with myriads of white, sweet- 

 scented blossoms, which are followed bv -showv fruit $5.00 per too. 

 HONEY LOCUST— In many sections of the North this is still considered 

 the best. It is of vigorous growth,pei-fectl3' hardy, thrives with ordinary 

 care and on account of its thorny nature, is well adapted for farm 

 planting. 12 to 15 inches, $2.00 per 100, .$15 00 per $1,000. 

 JAPAN QUINCE — The foliage is bright, glossy green, retaining its color 

 throughout the summer. The flowers which are borne in the greatest 

 profusion, are brilliant crimson, very showy and attractive, and are 

 produced before the leaves appear in spring. 12 to 18 inches, $5.00 per 

 100; 18 to 24 inches, $8 00 per 100. 



OSAQE ORANGE— Highly esteemed in many parts of the West and 

 South. A handsome variety, but not hardy in the Northwest. 

 2 years $1.50 per 100, $10 00 per 1,000. 



PRIVET , COMnON — One of the very finest plants for ornamental 

 hedges. It makes a rapid growth, has bright' clean foliage, and is 

 easily trained and cared for. In early summer it produces tiny, 

 wliite blossoms. i2 to iS inches, $3 00 per 100. $20.00 per 1.000. 



Evergreen Hedge Plants. 



AMERICAN ARBOR VITAE— 8 to 10 inches, $4.00 per loo. 

 AUSTRIAN PINE— 8 to 10 inches, $5.00 per 100. 

 SCOTCH PINE— 8 to 10 inches, $5.00 per 100. 

 DOUGLAS SPRUCE— 8 to lo inches, $5.00 per 100. 

 NORV^AY SPRUCE— 8 to 10 inches, $4.00 per 106. 

 HEMLOCK SPRUCE— 8 to 10 inches, $4.00 per lob. 

 RED CEDAR— 8 to 10 inches, $4.00 per 100. 



Forest Tree Seedlings. 



These are all cultivated, nursery grown stock, with good roots 

 and are far superior to many of the seedlings pulled from forests and 

 river bottoms, with few if any roots, such as are ofiered by man 3' 

 nursery men, and sold through agents. They are intended for 

 planting groves, tree claims, wind breaks, etc., and are always sent 

 bv express or freight at purchasers expense, 

 BOX ELDER— 75c per lOo, $6.00 per 1,000. 

 BOX ELDER — 6 to 10 inches, soc per 100, $4.00 per 1,000. 

 COTTONWOOD— 50c per 100, $4.00 per 1,000. 



CATALPA SPECIOSA— First size, $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. 



Extra large, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1,000. 



ELM AMERICAN— $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1.000, 



MAPLE. SOFT— 1,00 per 100, $8.00 per i.ooo. 



MULBERRY RUSSIAN— $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1,000. 



WHITE ASH— $1.00 per 100, $8 00 per 1,000. 



