East Bridgewater Dahlia Cardens J . K. Alexander , East Bridgewater , Massachusetts 
Hedge of Berberis Thunbergii. 
Hedge Plants 
The hedge is a valuable adjunct in embellishing the home grounds. It lends an air of individu- 
ality and refinement. Below we list the most popular varieties in present use. 
BERBERIS THUNBERGII 
Where a low, dwarf, deciduous hedge is wanted, 
nothing equals this beautiful Berberry. It is of 
spreading habit, growing extremely thick right from 
the base, and requires but little pruning to keep it 
in shape. The leaves are small, light green, and 
towards fall assume rich, brilliant colors, the fruit 
or berries becoming scarlet; absolutely hardy in all 
parts of the country. Extra strong 3-year-old 
plants, 18 to 24 inches high, $2.00 per dozen; 
$15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000. 
CALIFORNIA PRIVET 
Of all ornamental hedge plants this is the most 
popular, and more of it is planted than all others 
combined. Its foliage is a rich, dark green, and is 
nearly evergreen, remaining on the plant until mid¬ 
winter. It is of free growth, and succeeds under 
the most adverse conditions, such as under dense 
shade of trees, where other plants would not exist. 
To form a dense hedge from the base up the 
plants should be severely pruned the first two sea¬ 
sons. Plant the one-year-old size 8 inches apart in 
the row, the larger sizes 10 to 12 inches apart. 
Strong, 1 year, 18 to 24 inches, $1.50 per dozen; 
$10.00 per 100; strong, bushy, 2 year, 24 to 30 
inches, $3.50 per dozen; $20.00 per 100. 
All Hedge Plants shipped by Express; collect. 
SPIRAEA 
Anthony Waterer. A rapid grower, with upright 
spreading branches, and dark green foliage; ideal 
for hedges. Brilliant rosy carmine flowers in 
dense clusters, blooming all through the late part 
of the summer. 18 to 24 inches high, $3.00 per 
dozen; $25.00 per 100. 
Opulifolia Aurea. (Golden Spirea.) One of the 
best of our golden-leaved shrubs. White flowers 
in clusters, produced in May. Foliage golden-yel¬ 
low all summer. 18 to 24 inches high. $5.00 
per dozen; $35.00 per 100. 
Van Houttei. By many this is regarded as the finest 
of all Spireas, and it is assuredly one of the most 
esteemed shrubs in cultivation. It forms an erect 
bush with graceful arch-like branches, well cov¬ 
ered with neat, rich green foliage, and in early 
summer a profusion of large, pure white flower 
clusters, very hardy and a most effective shrub. 
One of the best for hedges. Strong, 1 year, 12 to 
18 inches, $2.00 per dozen; $18.00 per 100. 
Extra strong, 2 year, 18 to 24 inches, $2.50 per 
dozen; $20.00 per 100. 
SYRINGA or LILAC 
Syringa Vulgaris. (Common lilac.) One of the 
oldest shrubs, but still ranks among the choicest. 
Purple, fragrant flowers, large clusters. Flower¬ 
ing in May. Very ornamental, may be trimmed 
to 4 or 6 feet, or allowed to grow 8 to 12 feet in 
height. $2.50 per dozen; $20.00 per 100. 
California Privet is the Most Popular Hedge. 
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