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Linn County Nursery 
Hedge Plants 
Also see their descriptions in evergreens, 
shrubs and roses. 
American Arbor Vltae — The commonest 
evergreen hedge plant; it bears any 
amount of shearing anft will endure con- 
siderable shade if it has plenty of mois- 
ture. Plant 15 to 24 inches apart. 
Siberian Arbor Vitae — A bettter but slower 
growing variety than the American 
Arbor Vitae. Plant 18 to 30 inches. 
Spruce in order of their preference — 
Black Hills, White, Norway. 
By planting a small size and pruning 
it regularly, these make a splendid hedge, 
but must be allowed to increase in size 
each year. 
Barberry (Berberis Thunhergi). The best 
of the barberries. Nothing excells this 
for a dwarf deciduous hedge. It is 
thorny enough to repell small animals, 
easy to keep in order, as it needs little 
shearing, but may be sheared as much 
as desired. Set 9 to 15 inches apart. 
Hydrangea Paniculatn Grandiflora — This 
makes a very showy hedge which is 
perfectly hardy and Mways a success. 
It has no thorns and blooms over a long 
period. Plant 15 to 18 Inches apart. 
Rosa Ragoia — The white and red forms 
are unexcelled for a flowering hedge. 
They are thorny enough to keep out 
intruders, perfectly hardy, and always 
attractive. Plant 18 inches apart. 
Polish Privet — The hardiest and best of 
the privets for the North. It can be 
sheared as much as desired, remains 
green until late in the season, is not 
thorny, and the foliage is always 
healthy and bright. 
Forest Tree Seedlings 
These are just the thing for starting hedges, screens, windbreaks and timber 
plantations. If wanted in large quantities, write for special prices. 
No matter how valuable the land every farmer can make a woodlot profitable. 
It can constitute the windbreak and at the same time furnish posts and repair ma- 
terial and fuel. There is much land along streams which might be planted to trees 
and would become very valuable, instead of furnishing only poor pasture as it does 
now. The time is soon coming when good timber will be in great demand in this 
state. 
Where planted for groves, cultivated crops may be planted between the rows 
for several years. The land may be planted to corn and a seedling planted in the 
place of every alternate hill. In this way the seedlings will get the necessary cul- 
tivation. 
American Ash — A valuable variety to plant 
because of the high value of the wood 
for agricultural implements, repair pur- 
poses, etc. 
Box Elder. Valuable chiefly in the semi- 
arid West and Northwest because it 
grows rapidly and stands much drought 
and cold. 
Catalpa Speclosa (Hardy Catalpa) These 
are grown from seed collected from 
trees of known hardiness. This is one 
of the most valuable trees for planting 
up to Central Iowa. It grows very 
rapidly, reproduces quickly from the 
stump, and is very durable in the soil. 
Seedlings should grow two years, then 
be cut back so as to secure a straight 
stem. They should be well cultivated 
for several years. 
White Elm A very rapid growing tree on 
deep moist soil. The wood is excellent 
for fuel if well seasoned, and makes 
good lumber. 
European I>arch. Has produced higher an- 
nual net returns than any other tree in 
Iowa. It "makes durable posts and poles, 
and good fuel. Plant six by four feet 
in any good land not excessively wet. 
This tree must be ordered early or we 
cannot fill the order. It starts to grow 
very early in the spring, consequently 
we will send these out by express be- 
fore our regular deliveries. 
Honey Locust — The most valuable two- 
purpose tree. It produces excellent posts 
and the best of fuel and is one of the 
most rapid growers. It is unexcelled 
for windbreaks and makes an excellent 
hedge which will stand severe pruning. 
Russian Mulberry. — Valuable for hedges 
and windbreaks. The wood is tough 
and durable in the soil. The fruit is 
edible and attracts birds from other 
fruits. 
Osage Orange — This is hardy in the south- 
ern part of Iowa. It makes an im- 
penetrable hedge and is one of the most 
durable woods known in the soil. 
Soft Maple — A. very rapid growing tree, 
valuable for fuel and windbreaks. Plant 
8 by 8 or 6 by 8 feet. Maple groves 
in this state have yielded over $10.00 
per acre net annual returns at about 
twenty-five years after planting. 
Black Walnut — A profitable variety to 
plant in deep, rich moist soil. It is 
valuable for the nuts and the lumber 
which is one of the highest priced of 
American woods. 
Fruit Tree Seedlings for 
Grafting or Budding 
Consisting of apple, plum, pear, cherry 
and peach seedlings. We can supply 
these if ordered early, otherwise, our 
supply may be all be exhausted. Write for 
prices. 
Miscellaneous Supplies 
Raffia — Best Madagascar — For tying buds 
and plants. 20c per pound; six pounds 
for $1.00. 
Grafting Thread — Unwaxed, 10c per ball; 
waxed, 15c per ball. If by mail, add 
2c per ball for unwaxed and 7c per ball 
for waxed. 
Grafting Knives — Hand forged, razor 
steel. 40c each. By mail 45c. 
Budding Knives — Bb^ny handle, bone tip 
for raising bark, finest razor steel. 75c 
each. Add 5c for postage. 
Pruning Shears Best made; $1.00 each. 
By mail, $1.10. 
Root Grafts We have a large stock of 
most kinds of fruit tree seedlings, and 
will be prepared to put up first-class 
root grafts of almost everything mem- 
tioned in this catalogue. Send list of 
grafts wanted and we will make the 
price right. Orders for grafts must be 
received before March 1. 
