C. W. Stnart <| Company, Nurserymen 
Baiberry Thunbergii as a Hedge, 
Hedge Plants 
Barberry, Purple-Leaved. (Berberis, var. 
purpurea.) An interesting shrub, grow- 
ing 3 to 5 feet high, with violet purple 
foliage and fruit; blossoms and fruit 
beautiful; very effective in groups and 
masses or planted by itself. 
Barberry, Thunberg's (Berberis Thun- 
bergii.) From Japan. Pretty species, 
of dwarf habit, small foliage, changing 
to a beautiful coppery red in autumn. 
Valuable as an ornamental hedge. 
Barberry, European. (Berberis %'ulgaris.) 
A fine shrub, with yellow flowers in 
drooping racemes produced in May or 
June, followed with orange-scarlet fruit. 
Box, Dwarf. (Buxus, var. nana.) The well- 
known sort, used for edging. 
Catalpa Speciosa. One of the most rapid 
growers. Valuable for timber, fence posts, 
railroad ties, etc., possessing wonderful 
durability. Large, heart-shaped, downy 
leaves and compound panicles of white 
flowers, tinged with violet and dotted with 
purple and yellow. Very ornamental and 
useful. 
Quince, Japan. (Cydonia Japonica.) Very 
early in spring this fine old shrub is com- 
pletely covered with dazzling scarlet 
flowers, followed by small, quince-shaped 
fruits which are quite fragrant. Growth 
bushy and dense, with protecting thorns. 
Locust, Honey. (Gleditschia tricanthos.) 
Malies a very strong and long-hved 
hedge; one of the best for turning stock. 
Plant 8 to 10 inches apart. 
Locust, Black or Yellow. (Robinia Pseu- 
do-Acacia.) Native tree of large size, 
rapid growth and valuable for timber 
as well as being ornamental; flowers large, 
yellowish white; very fragrant. 
Osage Orange. (Machura Aurantiaca.) A 
native tree of medium size and .spread- 
ing habit; leaves bright shining green, 
broad and sharp pointed; the fruit re- 
sembles an orange in size ajid color. 
Privet, Amoor River. (Ligustrum Amur- 
ense.) A valuable ornamental shrub for 
hedges and borders; very hardy; foliage 
glossy green and holds its color almost 
the entire year; will stand shearing to 
any extent. 
Privet, California. (Ligustrum Ovalifo- 
lium.) Well-known variety; vigorous, 
hardy; deep glossy green; useful ior hedges 
and borders. 
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