Ornamental Hedges 
BARBERRY (Berberis) 
Japanese Barberry (B. Thunbergi). One of the most useful 
and ornamental shrubs either for hedging or general pur' 
poses. Bright green foliage in summer turning to brilliant 
autumn colors and shades in fall, and a handsome covering 
of scarlet berries that last into winter. Hardy, and thrives 
in shade or sunlight. 3 to 5 feet at maturity. 
Red Leaf Barberry (B. Thunbergi atropurpurea. Very simi' 
lar in growth and habit to the Japanese Barberry except 
the foliage is a rich bronze-red throughout the season, 
more pronounced when planted in open sunny places. 
Bright scarlet berries in fall. Hardy. 2 to 3 feet at ma- 
turity. 
PRIVET (Ligustrum) 
Amur Privet (L. amurense). Very hardy, semi'evergreen; tall, upright 
growth, resembling California Privet. 12 to 15 feet at maturity in 
natural growth. 
English Privet (L. vulgaris). Gray'green bark and foliage, with dense 
growth; very commonly used for sheared hedges. 12 to 15 feet in 
natural growth. 
Regel’s Privet (L. Regelianum). A very hardy type, with strong grow¬ 
ing, horizontally spreading, gracefully drooping branches, and large, 
shiny dark green leaves. Undoubtedly one of the most decorative 
varieties of the Privet family. 5 to 6 feet in natural growth. 
The Privets Make Attractive, Serviceable Hedges, and the 
Cost is Surprisingly Reasonable. 
The Privet is one of the best known shrubs, both for 
hedges and orna¬ 
mental planting on 
the lawn. They 
grow well in all 
soils, also adapted 
to sun or shade. 
All varieties have 
attractive, dark 
glossy green foli¬ 
age. All hedges 
should be sheared 
two or three times 
during the season. 
Bush Honeysuckle Hedge. 
(See description, pages 7-8). 
The hedge definitely sets apart 
the home grounds from their 
surroundings and gives that pri¬ 
vacy which makes the home real¬ 
ly ours. Then, too, a hedge is 
permanent, for after it is planted 
only an occasional pruning or 
shearing is needed, and it grows 
more beautiful each year. The 
hedge adds actual money value 
to our property. 
How to Plant a Neat Hedge 
NSE HEDGE AT BOTTOM 
.....-.. SLIGHTLY LOWER THAN 
PLANTS GREW IN NURSERY. 
STRAIGHT HEDGE DIG ONE 
OF TRENCH STRAIGHT AND 
PLACE PLANTS AGAINST THIS SIDE 
OTHER SUGGESTIONS FOR HEDGES 
For driveways, property lines, formal edgings and 
screens, hedges are indispensable. They are useful 
and nothing is more beautiful than a well-kept 
hedge. 
Barberry Thunbergi. 
MILTON NURSERY CO., MILTON, OREGON 
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