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HEDGE-PLANTS. 
Buckthorn {SJmmmcs catharticus). A strong, liardy, native spe. 
cics, with thoi ny l>ianclilcts ; excellent for exposed fcneiiij; ; 
rather coarse fur |jlcasurc-grounil.s. Price Si to $4 per hundred. 
Privet, English (Lijuslrum mhjare). Neat, with clear green foli- 
age, starting early, and remaining very late. In most positions, 
it forms a beautiful, compact hedge. Price S2 to $4 per liundrccl.' 
Pyrus (Cydonia Japonica). Unequalled for its fine ridi green foliage 
and brilliant scarlet flowers. Cost of proj)agating is its only 
drawback. Prieo for 1-year plant-^, S5 ; 2-\ ear, $8 ; 3-ycnr, $12. 
Shrubbery. "Various kinds of floweiing shrubs, such as Sjiirajas, 
Weigclias, Lilacs, &e., are used for hedges ; but the effect of the 
inflorescence is transient, and we do not recommend their use. 
Wo cim supply various kinds at $10 per hundred. 
EVERGREEN HEDGES. 
Arborvitae [Thuja). The compact, conical habit of this evergreen 
renders it very suitable for hcdgi s and screens. Easily kept with- 
in bounds. Jt prefers a cool, moist soil : eases of winter-killing 
often arise from want of vigor and the eflieet of a dry soil. Pj icc 
per hundred, for plants 1 foot high, $8; 2 feet, $12; 3 feet, S15. 
Hemlock {AUes Canadensis). The most graceful and beautiful of 
all hedges, its form and dc li; ate bright-green foliage being special- 
ly suitable. Its great drawback is in first cost, and risk in trans- 
planting. Price per Imndred, I foot high, $1 5 ; 3 feet, $30. The 
latter arc extra flne, and, as they may be planted at wider dis- 
tances, arc not much more expensive than the smaller size. 
Norway Spruce [A. excelsa). For large screens, and for shelter, 
this is admirable. It also bears close clipping. Price for each 
foot in height, $10. 
Mahonia aquifolia. A low, broad-leafed evergreen. $15. 
Dwarf Box. Tor edging. Per yard, 23 cents. 
VARIOUS GARDEN-PLANTS. 
Price 25 cents, cxa'pt as noted. 
Adam's Needle (Tucca filamentom). A plant with sword-IIke 
leaves, with numerous threads at their edges. The flower-stem 
grows from 4 to .5 feet high, and nearly covered with large white 
bell-shaped flowers. 50 cents each. 
