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YevT, sdldau (Taxus elegantissima aurea). Wc Iifivo found this to 
bo tlio most hardy of tho European Yews, as well as tho most 
beautiful, tho ends of its branehlots being of a rich golden varie- 
gation. It succeeds well, and is a decided acquisition. $2. 
HEDGE-PLANTS. 
Buckthorn {Rhamnus catharticus). A strong, hardy, native species, 
with thorny hranclilots; excellent for exposed fencing; rather 
coarse for pleasure-grounds. Price $2 to $4 per hundred. 
Privet, English {Ligustrum vulrjure). A neater shrub, with clear 
green foliage, starling early, and remaining very late in autumn. 
In most positions, it forms a beautiful compact hedge. Price $2 
to 84 per hundred. 
'^yvXLS {Cijdonla Japonica). This beautiful shrub is unequalled for 
ornamental hedges, on account of its fine rich green foliage and 
its brilliant scarlet flowers. Tho co.st of propagating is its only 
drawback. Price for 1 -year plants, S5 ; 2-ycar,$S; 3-year,$12. 
Shrubbery. Various kinds of flowering shrubs, such as Spirajas, 
Wcigelias, Lilacs, &c., are used for hedges : but the cflcet of the 
inflorescence is transient; and, as tho habit of the shrubs is not 
generally compact and uniform, we do not recommend their use. 
Wo can supply various kinds at $10 per hundred. 
EVERGREEN HEDGES. 
Arborvitse (Thuja). The compact, conic.il habit of tins evergreen 
renders it very suitable for hedges and screens. It is also easily 
kept within bounds, bearing close trimming. It prefers a ',ool, 
moist soil; and the eases of winter-lulling, so called, oftc i arise 
from want of vigor and the effect of a dry soil. Price per hun- 
dred, for plants I foot high, S3; 2 feet, $12; 3 feet, $15. 
Hemlock {Abies Canadensis). This is the most graceful and beau- 
tiful of all hedges, its form and delicate bright-green foliage 
being specially suitable. Its groat drawback is in tho first cost, 
and in the risk in transplanting. Prieo per 100, I foot high, 
$15; 2 feet, $30. The latter arc extra fine; and, as they may bo 
planted at wider distances, they ore not much more expensive 
than the smaller size. 
Norway Spruce {A. excdsa). For largo screens, and for shelter, 
this is admirable. It also bears close clipping. Price for each 
foot in height, $12.50. 
