Mansfield , Conn 
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Hedge Plants 
CALIFORNIA PRIVET — A vigor- 
ous growing variety, of fine habit, thick, 
glossy, nearly evergreen leaves. Of all 
ornamental hedge-plants tliis is the most 
highly prized. The leaves are a rich green, 
and wifi remain on the plants up to Christ¬ 
mas, and if they are a little sheltered they 
will keep green nearly all winter. This 
is especially the case if the hedge has 
attained some age and has been trimmed 
frequently. Though it is a very strong 
grower, it can be kept to a low size by 
frequent trimming. Where a close, com¬ 
pact hedge is desired we recommend 
California Privet. Should be planted 
about eight to ten inches apart to give 
best results. 
Price of California Privet, strong 
plants; 18 to 24 inches high, 10 for 50 
cents; 100 for $3.50; 1000 for $30.00. 
3 to 4 feet $1.00 per dozen; $6.00 per 
hundred; $50.00 per thousand. 
DOUBLE ALTHEA (Rose of Sharon) 
— Unsurpassed by any hardy shrub 
for freedom of bloom. From mid-summer 
until frost, when few others shrubs are in 
bloom, the Althea blossoms freely. Grows 
4 to 6 feet tall. They have rich foliage 
and bear large flowers. Very hardy. Of 
the easiest culture, and are beautfiul for 
hedges. We have the following varieties 
to oiler; purple, red pink and white. 
Price, 2 to 3 feet; 35 cents each; 
$3.00 a dozen. 
AMERICAN ARBOR VIT/E —Much 
used for hedges, screens, singly on lawns, 
and in tubs for porches, etc. It is a hand¬ 
some little tree, and if allowed to grow 
naturally will be quite tall and pyramid¬ 
shaped. Can be trimmed and kept in any 
form and height. In the summer the 
foliage is bright green above, yellowish 
beneath, and when winter comes this 
changes to the richest tones of brown and 
bronze. 
Price, 2 to 3 feet, 60 cents each; 
10 for $5.00. 
BARBERRY, THUN BERG’S (Ber- 
hcris Thunbcrgii) — Of spreading habit, 
growing extremely thick right from the 
base. The leaves are small, light green, 
and toward fall assume rich, brilliant 
colors, the fruit or berries becoming 
scarlet; absolutely hardy. 
12 to 18 in., $10.00 per hundred. 
18 to 24 in., $12.00 per hundred. 
Hardy Flowering Shrubs 
The importance of a liberal use of hardy shrubbery in planting 
American gardens was not fully appreciated up to a recent period; but 
with the growing desire to accomplish more in the way. of brilliant color 
effects, and to supply plantings of trees with attractive undergrowth, 
greater attention is now being paid to shrubbery, and it is used in large 
quantities for border and screen work, also in forming groups and beds. 
Flowering shrubs probably give more satisfaction than any other class 
of deciduous plants since they require little care. 
We have a fme stock of the following varieties, all of which have 
been exceptionally well gr own > pruned and transplanted frequently, 
and are in first-class condition to give immediate effects. 
Price of Shrubs, Unless Otherwise Stated 
2-3 feet, 35 cents each; 10 for $2.50 
RHODODENDRON — The huge clus¬ 
ter of flowers in many shades of pink, 
violet, rose, purple and delicate creamy 
white, give them first rank among ever¬ 
green shrubs. There is no more attrac¬ 
tive feature of a fine country place than 
the rich bloom of Rhododendrons in the 
latter part of May and early June. Rhod¬ 
odendrons are most effective when planted 
in large beds or groups. They will grow 
in any good soil, but do best in a sheltered 
position where the soil is deep, well 
drained and mulched with leaves. In hot 
dry weather give the ground a good soak¬ 
ing of water about once a week. Should 
be protected in winter with leaves, small 
brush and coarse manure. 
The plants we offer are strong and bushy 
Pink, Violet, Rose, Purple and White. 
$1.00 each; $9.00 per 10. 
