Friends, hedges are very popular. They take the place 
of fences and are much more beautiful. My hedge plants 
are fine, heavily rooted, outdoor grown stock. All of 
these can be trimmed or pruned jto any shape or size you 
desire. Notice the information on spacing and trimming on 
this page of the catalog. My “How to Plant” book gives 
you an easy way to plant, too. I am always anxious to 
help you on varieties that give the finest showing. 
Most Popular Hedges 
BARBERRY THUNBERGI (Japanese). There is no shrub in ex¬ 
istence so generally planted or so widely or favorably known. 
It is bushy, has thorns on it, bears dense red berries in the Fall. 
Can be used as a filler, for foundation plantings, and if you want 
a compact, impassable, low hedge for your lawn, driveway or park, 
it has no superior. In autumn the foliage changes to scarlet or 
bronze in color. Its sister, the Red-leaved Barberry can also be 
used for the same identical purposes as the Japanese. 
TRUEHEDGE BARBERRY. The new tailor-made hedging plant re¬ 
quires no trimming to make a perfect shaped hedge. (See the true 
to life picture, page 30.) 
ABOOR RIVER PRIVET. This is the hardiest Privet of them all. We 
recommend it highly for hedging in the Middle West. Has glossy 
green foliage and holds its leaves until very late in the Fall. Trim 
your hedge at least once a year in May or early June. Set 9 to 12 
inches apart. 
SPIRE A VAN HOUTTE (Bridal Wreath). This popular, well known 
shrub is graceful, has masses of white flowers, can be used for border 
plantings, between premises, or wherever you wish to plant it. Spirea 
Van Houtte never seems out of place regardless of where it is planted. 
RUSSIAN MULBERRY. This is a very fine hedge but should be kept 
trimmed. I know of several very fine homes here in Shenandoah that 
use Russian Mulberry hedge successfully. It is also particularly good 
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HARDY CALIFORNIA PRIVET (Ibolium). The most beautiful privet. Has 
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HONEYSUCKLE (Tatarian). Blooms in May. Upright, somewhat spreading 
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for several weeks. Grows 8 to 10 feet high. Is very desirable for screening 
purposes, shutting out unsightly scenes, or marking a boundary line between 
premises. We have this in Red, White or Pink. 
Roses for Hedges 
The Rugosa Roses make splendid bushy 3 to 5 ft. hedges while the Baby 
Ramblers make a fine all summer flowering Dwarf Hedge. See my special rose 
offers on pages 40 to 47. 
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