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A Hedge of Berberis Thunbergii or Japanese Barbern-. 
Pli.W'I'S — Comiinu'd. 
For SJioltcr and S<Te<‘ns. — For planting in 
belts to afford shelter from violent winds, or for 
concealing unsightly objects or views, we rec- 
ommend Xorway Spruce. Austrian. Scotch and 
White Pine and .Vnierican Arboiwita*. to which 
we may add Carolina Poplar and Silver Maple. 
Directions for Setting. — Evergreens must be 
handled with care, not allowing the roots to 
become dried by the wind. I’lants for hedges 
being generally set when quite small, should 
be placed nine inches apart; larger sized plants 
requiring more space. Buckthorn. Honey I..O- 
cust and Osage Orange are generally in double 
row.s. about nine inches apart. 
Priiniiig’. — Evergreens should be pruned in 
spring, just before they commence growing. 
Summer pruning may be practiced on the Ar- 
borvita; should the growth be too rapid. 
Buxus - Box 
B. sempervirens (Tree Box). Very orna- 
mental, slow growing variety, with small shin- 
ing dark green foliage. One of the most useful 
varieties. Thrives in any well drained soil, 
stands all kinds of pruning, and is grown in 
many forms. 
var. .siilTnitieosii nana (Dwarf Box). A very 
slow growing variety, with small, glossy, dark 
green foliage. The well known form so ex- 
tensively used for Box borders. 
Berberis - Barberry 
B. Thunbergii (.Japanese Barberry). This 
shrub we particularly recommend to our pa- 
trons for a hedge plant. Its hardiness, bushi- 
ness and beautiful foliage promi.se to make it 
our most popular hedge. The foliage turns a 
beautiful copper color in the fall and brilliant 
fruit remain on all winter. 
Ligustrum - Privet 
I>. .Vmiireiiw (.\moor liiver Privet). A large 
shrub with upright branche.s, growing S to 12 
feet tall. Native of China. I.,eaves dark green 
and lustrous, tardily deciduous, or in the South 
nearly evergreen. Flowers white, in erect pan- 
icles. Splendid for hedges. 
Ihota (Ibota). A pretty Japanese shrub with 
slender, twig-like branches and small lanceo- 
late leaves. It has round, shining, black ber- 
ries. Very ornamental and perfectly hardy. 
var. Kcgclianiiiii (Regel’s Privet). I>ow, 
dense shrub with almost horizontally .spread- 
ing branches and oblong leaves. Very graceful 
and perfectly hardy. 
ovalifoliiun (California Privet). Rapid grow- 
er with bright shining leaves. This shrub 
grows freely in almost any soil, is compact in 
form and can be trimmed to any shape; flowers 
during June and July. Desirable for hedges. 
vulgaris (English I’rivet). Bears pretty 
spikes of white flowers, succeeded by bunches 
of black berries like currants; makes a beauti- 
ful hardy hedge plant. 
Defensive Hedges 
For turning cattle and for farm hedges in 
general, the following will be found very ser- 
viceable. 
Rhamnus - Buckthorn 
15. cartharticiis. A fine, robu.st, hardy shrub 
of European origin, with dark green foliage, 
white flowers and small, black fruit. A popu- 
lar hedge plant. 
Madura - Osage Orange 
M. aiirantiaca. A native tree of medium size 
and spreading habit. I.ieaves bright, shining 
green, broad and sharp pointed. The fruit re- 
sembles an orange. 
Gleditschia - Honey Locust 
<i. ti'iacaiitlios. A rapid growing native tree, 
with powerful spines and delicate foliage. Very 
mseful as a defensive hedge plant. 
Ligustrum ovalifolium — ('alifomia Privet. 
