ROSE HELL NURSERY 
BUCKTHORN HEDGE 
A strong , thrifty grower , it presents a fine appearance and 
gives real protection to the grounds. 
HEDGES 
Beautiful Borders 
of Living Green 
THE cheapest wall or fence and the best is the living 
hedge. It does not need to be painted as it gives itself 
a new coat every year. A hedge will effectively screen 
out undesirable views or shut out trespassers. Plant a 
hedge where you need a fence. Listed below you will 
find hedge plants suited for all purposes and locations. 
Our plants are grown in the open nursery rows where 
they have been given ample room for both root and 
top development. 
PLANTING THE HEDGE 
We recommend planting Buckthorn, Cotoneaster and 
Caragana in two rows, each row 8 inches apart and 
the plants placed 12 inches apart in each row, stag¬ 
gered. 
For a narrow hedge, the plants may be planted eight 
inches apart in a single row. 
The remainder of the plants listed on this page 
should be planted one foot apart in a single row. 
Do not fail to trim every plant immediately after 
planting to at least one-half its original size. Leaving 
only the lower one-fourth would be still better. The 
secret of securing a dense hedge is to cause the plants 
to branch out near the ground by trimming as advised 
above. 
POSTAGE 
If shipment is wanted by parcel post please add for 
postage and packing. Figure average weight for 100 
hedge plants as follows: 12 to 18 in. sizes, 22 lbs.; 18 
to 24 in., 30 lbs.; 2 to 3 ft., 50 lbs.; 3 to 4 ft., 70 lbs. 
See parcel post rates on page 32. 
PLEASE NOTE—25 or more plants are sold at the 
100 rate. 
BARBERRY, Japanese or Thnnb erg’s. (Berberis 
Thunbergi.) Of low spreading- growth, forming a 
dense hedge. The twiggy branches are set with small 
sharp thorns and bright, clean foliage which in the 
fall turns to gold and scarlet. The brilliant, red ber¬ 
ries are attractive in the fall and winter. A fine 
plant for a low hedge whether trimmed or allowed 
to grow naturally. 
10 to 12 in. bushy.$15.00 per 100 
12 to 18 in.. $20.00 per 100 18 to 24 in... $25.00 per 100 
COTONEASTER or Q.UINCEBERRY. (Cotoneaster 
Acutifolia.) The fresh-looking, glossy green foliage 
of this plant and its thrifty, dense growth, combined 
with its hardiness, makes it ideal as a hedge plant 
for use in Minnesota. 
12 to 18 in.. .$15.00 per 100 2 to 3 ft... $35.00 per 100 
18 to 24 in... 25.00 per 100 3 to 4 ft... 50.00 per 100 
CURRANT, Alpine. (Ribes Alpinum.) Choice plant for 
use where a hedge of rather low growth is wanted. 
It is perfectly hardy and has dense foliage of a 
pleasing green. Will stand partial shade. We 
recommend this plant highly where a low hedge is 
wanted. 
10 to 12 in.. . $20.00 per 100 18 to 24 in.. . $40.00 per 100 
12 to 18 in.. . 30.00 per 100 
ELM, Chinese. This variety has slender branches 
and thickly-set healthy foliage and stands trimming 
well. Where a rather tall, heavy hedge is wanted 
this valuable new tree is desirable. When allowed 
to grow without trimming it will make a splendid 
windbreak or screen. Plant 18 in. apart. 
18 to 24 in.. .$12.50 per 100 2 to 3 ft.. .$15.00 per 100 
HONEYSUCKLE, Tatarian. (Lonieera Tatarica.) For 
use as a large hedge this plant is very satisfactory. 
It is perfectly hardy and a strong grower. It has 
myriads of small attractive flowers followed by red 
berries. 
18 to 24 in.. .$30.00 per 100 3 to 4 ft... $45.00 per 100 
2 to 3ft... 35.00 per 100 
LILAC, Common Purple or White. (Syringa Vulgaris.) 
Though this plant yields readily to trimming, it is 
best suited for use as a hedge where it may be left 
untrimmed. The lovely flowers, one of its chief at¬ 
tractions, would not be produced if trimming was 
done. Should be planted only where the plants will 
have room to grow quite large. Please specify color 
wanted. 
18 to 24 in.. .$15.00 per 100 3 to 4 ft... $30.00 per 100 
2 to 3 ft.. . 20.00 per 100 
PRIVET, Lodense. A low-growing bushy shrub with 
a profusion of shiny deep green leaves. The plant 
stands shearing well and presents a beautiful ap¬ 
pearance whether grown naturally or trimmed. The 
leaves appear early in the spring and remain green 
usually through November. Average height eighteen 
to twenty-four inches. Will tip kill some winters. 
12 to 15 in. $17.50 per 100 
BUCKTHORN. (Rhamnus Cathartieus.) A very satis¬ 
factory plant to use when a medium high to tall 
hedge is wanted. It stands trimming so well that it 
can be kept for a long period at practically any 
height desired. The foliage is of a rich, healthy 
green and remains clean-looking throughout the 
summer. It is hardy and one of our most satisfac¬ 
tory hedge plants. 
12 to 18 in.. .$10.00 per 100 2 to 3 ft... $17.50 per 100 
18 to 24 in... 12.50 per 100 3 to 4 ft... 20.00 per 100 
CARAGANA or SIBERIAN PEA TREE. (Caragana 
Arborescens.) Thrives in any w-ell-drained soil and 
is hardy in the most exposed locations. Is suitable 
for use where a medium or tall-growing hedge is 
desired. Sometimes the foliage does not remain in 
good condition during the latter part of the summer. 
12 to 18 in.. .$10.00 per 100 2 to 3 ft...$17.50 per 100 
18 to 24 in.. . 12.50 per 100 
HANS A ROSE. (Hybrid Rugosa.) This plant makes a 
very nice untrimmed hedge. The foliage is attrac¬ 
tive and the double red flowers are highly ornamen¬ 
tal. Plants should be cut back to within a foot of 
the ground early each spring to produce strong flow¬ 
ering shoots. 
18 to 24 in.$40.00 per 100 
SPIREA, Bridal Wreath. (Spirea Van Houttei.) The 
splendid, graceful foliage and lovely white flow¬ 
ers of this plant make it very desirable for use 
where an unsheared hedge is desired. It is per¬ 
fectly hardy and thrifty growing. Should be 
trimmed only if required to remove very old 
branches and dead wood. 
12 to 18 in.. .$17.50 per 100 2 to 3 ft.. .$25.00 per 100 
18 to 24 in... 20.00 per 100 3 to 4 ft... 35.00 per 100 
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