Hardy Shrubs 
^he Gonarp ^Jones Co. 
USEFUL ORNAMENTAL HEDGES 
Beautiful hedges add much to the appearance of a property, and are everywhere coming into more general use. They look 
l"'lter than fences, last longer and cost less; when once established, they require only a little cultivation and pruning each year to 
keep them the desired shape and size. A fence is more trouble; a hedge grows better-looking every year. These plants are also used 
(or individual lawn specimens. See between the trees in the illustration. 
Wc can turnisha fence to grow like this California Privet Hedge at 5c a “running foot.” It can be trimmed at any time without injury 
THE UNIQUE 
HEDGE 
TRIMMER 
Does four times more 
work than the old hedge 
shears. Cuts more 
quickly and evenly. 
express 
Note the cutter 
at right-hand side 
for heavy branches. 
Order now and have 
one ready when needed. 
CALIFORNIA PRIVET 
Most Popular Hedge Plant 
A remarkably vigorous grower, compact and regular in form, 
with glossy, wax-like foliage. It is by many recognized as the 
I ileal Hedge Plant. Thrives in all kinds of soils and situations, 
in sun or shade, around railroads or smoky factories, and for sea- 
duire planting it is one of the best. Extensively planted in hot, 
dry, southern soils; is never troubled by insects and will withstand 
•hearing at all seasons. Plant 6 to 9 inches apart. Our plants are 
■ In ifty and well rooted. 10 cts. each, 3 for 25 cts., 50 for $2.50, de¬ 
livered. For prices of larger quantities, see below. 
25 at 100 rate, 
2 50 at 1,000 
rate, by express 
or freight. 
NOTE. Japan Barberry is hardier than California Privet, and is 
fo he preferred where the winters are very severe. See page 54. 
12 to 18 inches. 
100 
.$3 00 
1,000 , 
$25 00| 
18 to 24 inches. 
.4 00 
35 00 
2 to 3 feet. 
. 6 00 
50 00 I 
3 to 4 feet. 
. 7 00 
60 00 
4 to 5 feet. 
. 9 00 
75 001 
ROSE HEDGES 
re certainly coming to be more and more popular as people 
iru about the splendid qualities of the Rugosa Roses for this 
mi pose. They make neat, compact, uniform growth, and the 
Ini k, bushy mass of glossy, crinkled foliage gives a particularly 
.nr appearance. Plant 18 inches apart. 
Rosa rugosa. Red or White. 2-yr. size, $20 per 100, by express. 
\u excellent Rose hedge is made by training Climbing Roses 
.11 a wire fence. Plant them about 4 or 5 feet apart, and for this 
■111 pose we know of none better than Excelsa, the splendid Red 
h utility Perkins Rose, voted by the American Rose Society the 
■ in -a Rose introduced in the last five years. It will pay to make 
In fence substantial to start with, and remember to cut out the 
Id w 1 mhI each year as soon as the Rose has finished blooming. 
Si further description on page 28.) 
Kxoelsa (Red Dorothy Perkins). 2-yr. size, $20 per 100; 3-yr. 
In , $35 per 100, by express. 
BOX EDGING 
(Baxus sempervirens ) 
The old-fashioned dwarf edging plant. Grows only about 
15 inches high. There are some gardens in this country where 
the pathways are edged with Box plants (like these) over 100 
years old. Always dwarf and of slow growth, hardy and ever¬ 
green. Plant in single or double rows 4 to 6 inches apart. Prices, 
4- to 5-in. plants, $1 per doz., $6 per 100; 5- to 6-in., $1.25 per doz., 
$H per 100, by express. 
HARDY EVERGREEN ARBORVITAE 
Two Choice Varieties 
Suitable for making dense hedges for windbreaks, or used as 
lawn specimens. They grow symmetrically, and the dark, ever¬ 
green foliage is beautiful always. We offer ornamental pot-plants, 
6 to 8 inches, that can be planted outdoors or used for house 
decoration. Two varieties. 15 cts. each, 12 for $1.50, postpaid. 
Thuya occidentalis pyramidalis. 10 to 15ft. Grows slender. 
Thuya occidentalis Sibirica. 6 to 10 ft. Conical in growth. 
A FEW OTHER EXCELLENT HEDGE PLANTS 
frequently used with satisfaction 
As all these bloom freely they are very desirable. 
ALTHEAS. In assorted colors; useful for tall hedges. In bloom 
from August til! frost. Plant 12 to 18 inches apart. 2- to 3-ft. 
size, $15 per 100, by express. 
HYDRANGEA paniculata grandiflora. In bloom from July 
till frost. Makes a grand show. An excellent ornamental 
hedge. 2- to 3-ft. size, $20 per 100, by express. 
SPIR.33A Van Houttei. A most graceful, flowering hedge plant 
that blooms profusely in the spring. Dark green foliage, 
beautiful always. 2- to 3-ft. size, $15 per 100, by express. 
Prices on other sizes of all the above on request 
SEE OVER FOR JAPAN BARBERRY 
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