38 HEDGES 
The hedge takes the place of a disfiguring fence and makes a beauty of a 
necessity. There are hedges for all kinds of surroundings, straight, upright Altheas 
or gracefully drooping Spirea, as well as the closely clipped hedge of Privet, the 
Japan Quince, or the thorny Barberry. For planting distances, see page 16. 
Barberry (Japanese). The best low-growing protective Hedge — requires no attention. 
BARBERRY, JAPANESE Graceful arching twigs. Foliage coppery scarlet in the 
(Berberis Thunbergii) f^n. Many decorative berries, which hang on all win- 
ter. Three to tliree and one-half feet tall. Quick grower. Unusually hardy. 
Thrives North or South. Stands heavy shearing, but usually does best when per- 
mitted to grow naturally. The best low ornamental defensive hedge. Has many 
small thorns, but they will not tear the clothing. Succeeds in the shade. 
HONEYSUCKLE, JAPAN BUSH The Japan Bush Honeysuckle makes a dense, 
(Lonicera MorrowU) gracefully rounded hedge. Grows five to six 
feet tall. See page 28. 
JAPAN QUINCE Bright blooming, scarlet flowers in May, and shitiy green foli- 
(Cydonia Japonlca) age. A close-clipped hedge in bloom forms a wonderful pattern 
of scarlet and brilh'ant green colors. Grows si.\ to seven feet tall. Has spreading, 
thorny branches, making a strong defensive hedge. Best protective hedge and 
wind-break for flower gardens. .Stands pruning well. Very hardy. Prefers the sun. 
PRIVET, CALIFORNIA Smooth, leathery, bright green leaves, almost evergreen. 
(Ligustrum OvallfoUum) Stands severest pruning and shearing; cut out old, weak 
canes during winter. Sl-.ear new growths during summer after shoots have made 
several incl-.es growth; can be trained high or low, and sheared with impunity. 
Eight to ten feet. Free from disease and insect pests. Sometimes kills back to 
ground in the North, but grows again. The fastest-gfowing and most popular 
hedge plant. 
PRIVET, IBOTA This is the hardy Privet; beautiful dark, glossy fohage. Suc- 
(Llgustrum) Rgeds in the North, where California Privet is injured by winters. 
