L. L. MAY (a CO. 
Florists, Nurserymen 
; and Seedsmen : 
St. Paul, Minn. 
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A Hedge of Bapberry Thunbergii A Hedge of Rosa Rugosa 
A HEDGE IS MORE APPROPRIATE THAN A FENCE AND MORE 
ATTRACTIVE FOR A BORDER 
The idea i«f planting hedses for use and ornament, and screens for the 
i:irotection of orcliards, farms and (rardens, is a practical one and rapidly 
'ijccomin^ appreciated. N'<ttliing can l)e more beautiful tlian ornamental 
hedges, well kept and pruned, to serve as a boundary line between neighbors, 
■or as a division l>etween the lawn and garden, or to hide unsightly places. 
lly using medium sized plants a hcdfjre can be made as cheaply as a good 
t>oard ^ fence can be built. With a little care, it becomes every year more and 
jiiore "a thing of beauty," Such hedges constitute a principal attraction 
in our best kept places, 
l-^o rK^^rr^r HTKn r K*»rrrii Well adapted for ornamental divisions 
iJdlUCliy X UUIiUCIgU ofcity lots or wherever a showy, shady 
i edge is desired, dwarf and stocky, foliage and fruit both being violet color, 
f irm a striking combinatian. Price, 12 to 15 in., doz, $1.50, 100 $8.00; 
15 to 18 in,, doz, $2.00. 100 $10.00; IS to 24 in., doz. $2.50, 100 $15.00; 2 
to 3 ft., doz, $3J30, 100 $20.00. Kor other varieties see page 8S. 
Rliplctliorn After a tllon>ugh test of all varieties listed here, as well 
u uci^.i.in-'i 11 as many others, we consider this the best and hardiest 
[nr the Northwest, a-s well as other sections of the country. It stands our cold 
v'. inters without a particle of injury, commences growth very earlv in spring. 
T -tains its foliage late in autumn. Price, 12 to 15 in., 100 $5.00; 18 to 24 
In., 100 $7.50; 2 to 3 ft.. 100 $10.00; 3 to 4 ft., 100 $15.00. 
{^nrracrana Arhnrperens (Siberian Pea Tree.) A hardy 
V^dlldgdUd nrUUrCbCCllb variety from northwestern Russia, 
ill iw being extensively planted in Manitoba and Dakota. Foliage re.sembles 
tlie Locust. Price 1 yp. strong, doz. $1.50, 100 $5.00; 2 yp. strong, 
doz. $2.50, 100 $io.oa 
/"'r-rniic Qi'Kf^riVo (Red Bpanched Dogwood.) This is the most 
•v^UlUUS OlUCllCd beautiful shrub for winter effects, either for 
lumps of «ln'ubs or for hedges, being a very bright red in winter, turning in 
■arly fall and tiemaining all winter. This is used extensively in the Norlh- 
ivest. owing tiO its extreme hardiness, for hedges and its attractive winter 
effect. Priee, 12 to 18 in., 100 $10.00; 18 to 24 In., 100 $15.00; 2 to 3 ft.. 
100 $20.00; 3 to 4 ft.. 100 $25.00. Also Cornus Stolonifera and Sanguinea. 
St-c page 86. 
1'\-»fTlic4^ "Ho^x/fVir^rn^ A celebrated English hedge, which in the 
i^lIgllSid i IdWLUUl UC Northwest is found to be equally as 
hardy as Bucfcthorn. Flowers single, white. Price. 12 to 18 in.. fOO $5.00; 
18 to 24 m.. 100 $7.00; 2 to 3 ft., 100 $12.00 
Hrmpvciir^lrlf T'a rf-Q ri'a n The popular old time variety, often 
11UI1C3^!)UI,K.1C idlldlMIl used for hedging, comes in three 
colors of fragrant flowers, white.'pink .and red. This is the tallest sort and is 
e.illed the upright variety. Price, 18 to 24 In., 100 $15; 2 to 3 ft.. 100 
$2C; 3 to 4 ft., 100 $25.00. .See page 87 for other varieties. 
T-Trinpv T rirncf many sections of the North this is still 
i.i\jiiK,y i_/vji,u3i considered the best Of vigorous growth, per- 
fectly hardy, thrives with ordinary care and on account of its thorney 
nature is well adapted for farm planting. Price, 1 year strong. 100 
$3.00; 2 yeap strong, 100 $5.00. 
Jq nn n Oiiin<-*» The foliage is bright glossy green, retaining its 
ayd.ll V^U11H.,C „,|„|. throughout the summer. The flowers, 
which are borne in the greatest profusion, are brilliant crimson, very 
showy and attractive, and are produced before the leaves appear in the 
spring. Price, 15 to 18 In., 100 88.00; 18 to 24 In., 100 $10.00; 2 to 
3 ft., 100 $15.00. 
Privet r^alifr>rni'> A recent introduction that has met with 
± iivv-L, x^diiiui iiid great favor wherever planted. It makes 
a very rapid growth, has shining, dark green leaves, which it retains 
until late in the fall, Price, 18 to 24 inch, 100 $5.00; 2 to 3 ft.. 100 
$6.00. 
R nsa R iionoa ^'''^ Japanese Rose forms a sturdy bush. 4 to S 
ivuoa xvug>jaa feet high, covered with large, dark green, glossy 
foliage, crowned with terminal clusters of 10 to to flowers, each s inches 
in diameter. Perfectly hardy. A valuable plant for the hardy tx)rder or 
shrubberies, its large, handsome, scarlet fruits being very ornamental all 
through the autumn and early winter months, It also makes a splendid 
hedge. it.s foliage being impervious to the attacks of insects of all kinds. 
Price. 2 yr. strong, 100 $20.00. See page 01 for named varieties. 
Riistran Oliup native of the Northwestern plains. The 
xvuoaiau wiiv*., foliage is silvery white, the flowers small, 
yellowish, produced very abundantly. Perfectly hartly. and resists 
drought and heat in a remarkable degree. By cutting back each season, 
it forms a very compact, dense hedge of most beautiful appearance. 
Price, 1 yr, strong, 100 $3.00; 2 yr. strong, 100 $5.00; 2 to 3 ft,, 
100 $10.00. 
Siheriiin SanHthnrn Jl'ishardy shrubor hedge plant was 
OlUClldll OdUUlIlurU introduced by Prof. Han.sen of the S. 
D. Experimental Station, and has been tested by him for a number of 
years and has proven entirely hardy. It resembles the Russian Olive 
somewhat in appearance, the foliage being of a silvery coloring, growing 
dense and compact, making it one of the best plants for a hedge in the 
.\orthwcst. Price. 12 to 18 Inch. 100 $7.50; 18 to 24 inch, 100 $10.00. 
Wlllr^w V^i'tpllina From Russia, very ctmspicuous in winter. 
VVlllUW, V llCUUld find a line hedge plant. Price. 18 to 
24 Inches, 100 $7,50; 2 to 3 feet, 100 $10.00. 
Kedtre of Bnekthonu 
A Hedge of Cornus Siberica 
