DECIDUOUS SHRUBS AND HEDGES 
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THE BERRYHILL NURSERY CO. 
A community planting. The old expensive fences give place to Privet hedges 
HOW TO PLAINT A HEDGE 
The ground for a hedge should be as rich and in as 
good condition as for any other class of shrubs. 
To grow a hedge successfully, from 4 to 6 feet width 
of ground should be allowed for it, and it all depends 
upon whether one wants a stiff formal hedge or a free 
and natural effect, how much trimming and shearing is 
to be done. 
The standard plant for a trimmed hedge in this section 
is, by all odds, the California Privet, and this can be 
sheared to any desired height or shape. The best results 
are obtained by setting the plants 12 to 18 inches apart 
in two rows 6 to 12 inches apart, according to the width 
desired. Set the plants deep — at least 2 inches below the 
junctions of branches to the main stem, and trim them 
back well to insure a bushy growth at the bottom. The 
hedge should be trimmed early in spring before growth 
starts, again in July, and, if the growth has been very 
vigorous, later in the summer. 
Many of the evergreens, such as Arborvite, the Spruces 
and Hemlocks are all desirable for an evergreen trimmed 
hedge, as they will stand any amount of shearing. Their 
planting does not differ materially from planting the 
same trees as specimens. The distance apart is to be 
determined by the size of the plants used. 
The real beauty of a hedge, or live fence, as it is some- 
times called, is found by using Berberis Thunbergii, and 
allowing it to grow unrestrained except for shortening in 
some of the most straggling branches. This plant is noted 
for the brilliancy of its profusion of red berries in fall 
and winter, but the berries will not be borne if the hedge 
is trimmed. The Prostrate Privet ( Ligustrum Regelianum) 
is similar in habit of growth and makes a very grace- 
ful hedge. 
PLANTING AND CARE OF DECIDUOUS 
SHRUBS 
The rules for planting deciduous shrubs are the same 
as for trees. They generally have an abundance of 
fibrous roots, therefore they will not require such a severe 
pruning. An exception to the rule, however, are such 
plants as Hydrangeas, Butterfly Plants, Blue Spireas 
and plants of similar habits. They greatly improve when 
pruned almost to the ground, producing stronger shoots 
and larger flowers. In regard to watering and mulching 
they are not so particular as trees, yet they will amply 
repay liberal treatment in this respect. 
VIBURNUMS 
Viburnum cassinoides (Withe-Rod). An upright shrub, good for 
moist places. The flowers are creamv white, the fruit becoming red and 
later black. r)4 to 2 % ft.. 35 cts., S3 for 10. 
V. dentatum (Arrow-Wood). A useful native Viburnum, with nu- 
merous creamy white flowers and showy, blue-black berries. Foliage 
produces good autumn colors. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each, S3 for 10. 
V . Lantana (Wayfaring Tree). A very tall-growing, European species, 
fine for specimen planting. Large, flat-topped white flower-clusters in 
May and June. Bright red berries changing to black. 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts., 
S4.50 for 10. 
V. opulus (High Bush Cranberry). Tall, vigorous grower and one of 
the showiest. Large, white flowers in profusion in May and June. The 
splendid scarlet berries persist all winter. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each, S3 for 
10; 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. each, S4.50 for 10. 
V. opulus sterile (Guelder Rose). Almost as popular and reliable 
as the lilac. Flowers are produced in great abundance in large, globular 
"snowballs” in early summer. But there are no berries because the 
blossoms are sterile. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each, $3 for 10; 3 to 4 ft.. 50 cts. 
each. S4.50 for 10. 
V. tomentosum plicatum (Japan Snowball). A noble shrub, with 
beautiful, hardy foliage. The white, globe-shaped flowers are 3 to 4 
inches across and very effective. One of the best Viburnums. 2 to 3 ft., 
50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
VITEX 
Vitex Agnus-castus (Chaste Tree). A distinct, ornamental shrub of 
vigorous growth. Leaves dark green above, grayish green below, with 
five to seven leaflets; strong, aromatic odor. Dense racemes of violet- 
purple flowers appear late in summer or early fall. 2 to 3 ft., 50 cts. 
each, S4.50 for 10. 
HEDGE PLANTS 
The proper selection and planting of a hedge settles the matter of the 
boundary line for all time. Not only is a hedge more beautiful than a 
fence, but it is far less expensive, needs no painting and little repairing 
We suggest below a list of the best plants for hedge fences, and give the 
approximate cost per hundred feet, using average-sized plants. Smaller 
plants would require more; larger, less; the total cost would be approxi- 
mately the same. Prices of the separate plants can be found under the 
listing elsewhere in this catalogue. 
EVERGREEN 
Azalea amcena. (Page 6.) 15-18 in. 
Buxus suffruticosa. (Page 6.) 6-8 in. 
Picea excelsa. (Page 4.) 2)4-3 ft. 
Pinus Austriaca. (Page 4.) 2 A ~3 ft. 
Retinospora plumosa. (Page 5.) 2 ft. 
Thuya occidentalis. (Page 5.) 3 ft. 
Tsuga Canadensis. (Page 5.) 1^-2 ft. 
DECIDUOUS 
Berberis Thunbergii. (Page 14.) 1,54-2 ft. 
Berberis vulgaris. (Page 14.) 2-2)4 ft. 
Deutzia crenata. (Page 15.) 2-3 ft. 
Deutzia gracilis. (Pagers.) 12 in. 
Hibiscus Syriacus (Rose of Sharon). (P. 15.) 2-3 ft. 
Ligustrum ovalifolium. (Page 16.) 1)4-2 ft. 
Ligustrum Regelianum. (Page 16.) 2 ft. 
Lonicera Tataricum, (Page 16.) 2-3 ft. 
Rosa rugosa. (Page 21.) 1)4-2 ft. 
Spireas. (Page 17.) 2-3 ft. 
Viburnum. (Page 18.) 2-3 ft. 
Prices on thousand lots on application 
Size of Unit, 100 ft. Cost per 
plants No. plants 100 ft. 
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