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PLANTS FOR HEDGES, SCREENS AND SHELTERS. 
wild grape vine, 'when in bloom, is unsurpassed in delicac}'.” So sa3's 
Downing. 
Varieties of this which are cultivated for their fruit—such as the Isabella, 
Catawba, Clinton, &c.—are oftentimes ver}^ desirable for covering trel¬ 
lises, arbors, (!tc., when rapid growth and immediate effect are desired. 
Wistaria — Chinkse; Glycine, {JVisian'a Si?iciisis.) A veiy elegant vine, with 
pinnate foliage, and very showy, liglit purple, pea-shaped flowers, which 
are borne in large, loose, hanging clusters, like those of the Locust. It 
is perfectly hardy ; grows very rapidly, and to a large size, and is one 
of the most desirable of all climbing plants. §t. 
Chinese White-Flowering, {IV. sl/iei/sis alha.) A rare sort. $2. 
* Magnh'ICA—A fine new sort. ifl2. 
PLANTS FOR HEDGES, SCREENS AND 
SHELTERS. 
EVERGREEN. 
Arbor Vitae— American. This plant is by far the finest of all Evergreens for 
screens. It is very hardy, and easily transplanted—few or no plants 
ever failing, if properly treated specimens are obtained. It grows rap¬ 
idly, and with little care, or rather by eas}' management, it soon forms 
a most beautiful hedge, veiy dense, and pcrfectl)'- impervious to the 
sight. Even in three or four years very handsome, close hedges can be 
produced. Of course it is not adapted 10 turn stock, but forms a most 
desirable and ornanrentaf screen to divide the lawn from other parts of 
the grounds, or for any similar purpose. 
Price— i year transplanted, i foot, $8 per hundred. 
2 and 3 years, transplanted, 2 to.el fect, fro per hundred. 
SiUERiAN— This variety is more rare and expensive than the last, but ad- 
iiiirably adapted foi hedges. It is richer in color and more compact in 
growth than the American ; very hardy. Price of plants, $15 to 20 per 
huncfred, according to size. 
lIovi'A^ s Ihis is a veiy bright color—almostgolden ; veiy hardy and lieaii- 
tiful. Price of plants, $ro to $20 per 100. 
