Hedges and Screens 
A HEDGE OF JAPANESE YEW 
Above is a small section of Yew hedge that 
shows this species’ unique adaption to the pur¬ 
pose. On the opposite page we offer the ideal 
plant for this purpose—Japanese Yew from seed. 
The late Dr. Wilson of the Arnold Arboretum 
recommended this type as the very best Yew 
hedge for North America. 
very windy locations are to be 
screened off. It can be sheared and kept 
to a medium height. The Photograph at 
the right shows one twelve f eet high. 
A Fine Arborvitae Hedge 
JAPANESE CYPRESS (Retinospora) 
W HEN Winter winds blow and trees stand bleak and bare, only an 
evergreen hedge gives both protection and beauty. No other hedge 
can compare in value and usefulness. There are many species and 
varieties suitable to this work and only a few of the more notable ones are 
here mentioned. We recommend that inquiry be sent to us for recommenda¬ 
tion and quotation on your particular problem. We will answer promptly 
and quote our lowest prices. 
A Spruce Hedge is a hardy thing 
and will stand rough conditions and 
yet give protection and 
good appearance. 
Photo at the left. 
No one who has seen a Hemlock hedge in its soft, dense beauty can ever forget it. 
Small plants around a foot or more in height should be planted eighteen inches apart. 
Larger stock, say three feet high, can be planted two and a half feet apart. As the hedge 
grows, it should be kept trimmed widest at the bottom. A six-foot hedge should be 
three to four feet wide; a ten-foot hedge about six feet wide. 
ARBORVITAE HEDGE 
This fine evergreen makes a 
thick even hedge of five to twen¬ 
ty feet, but only requires three 
to four feet of width. It will suc¬ 
ceed in soil which has a large 
amount of lime. It can also be 
sheared easily. Very hardy and 
will stand severe exposure to 
windsi 
A HEDGE OF HEMLOCK 
There are many varieties, several of which we 
list. The type is similar to the Arborvitae in 
foliage and shape, but the height ranges from 
five to fifteen feet, to make a fine formal hedge 
which can be easily sheared. Plant two to four 
feet apart. 
This fine evergreen makes a thick even hedge 
remarkable for two things—it only requires three 
to four feet of width at the most for a tall hedge 
and it can also be sheared easily and responds in 
density. Very hardy. 
A splendid example is photographed at the 
right. 
A hedge of Rose-of-Sharon ( Althea ) 
Japanese Cypress 
HEDGES OF DECIDUOUS SHRUBS 
HE commonest hedge is the California Privet. 
This is strictly utilitarian, as are other Privet 
hedges. The Japanese Barberry makes a more 
attractive hedge, but is only three to four feet high. 
The red berries in winter add to its beauty. Almost a 
substitute for an evergreen hedge. 
Flowering shrubs, such as the Althea pictured on 
the left, are halfway between art and utility. They 
provide protection and screening as well as any other 
deciduous hedge, but when in full flower such a plant¬ 
ing is a sight to remember. Irregular hedges of mixed 
kinds are often used to advantage. 
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