HEDGE PLANTS 
Which may be employed for Ornament, Shelter, Screens and Defense 
For these purposes we recommend Evergreens like the American and Siberian Arbor Vita, Norway 
Spruce, Austrian, White and Scotch Pines , Hemlocks, and many of the Deciduous and Evergreen shrubs, such 
as the Privet , the California, Ibota, English and Regelianum, Berberis Thunbergii, Rosa Rugosa, Spircvas , 
etc., and for defensive hedges, the American Thorn, Honey Locust and Osage Orange. 
FOR ORNAMENT 
The Siberian Arbor Vitce, in our opinion, hikes the precedence among Evergreens as an Ornamental 
Evergreen Hedge Plant. Its thrifty, compact growth, fine form, great hardihood and deep green color, 
which its foliage retains throughout the year, adapt it especially for dividing lines between lawns or gardens, 
or for hedges along streets or avenues. 
The American Arbor Vita , though not quite so ornamental in character, being less dense ingrowth 
and spreading in habit, forms a handsome hedge. It may be obtained at less cost than any other Evergreen 
hedge plant. 
With careful pruning the Norway Spruce may be kept low and in good shape, and grown in this manner 
is highly ornamental. The Hemlock is a very beautiful Evergreen Hedge Plant. 
Berberis Thunbergii and Rosa Rugosa are very desirable for low hedges. 
FOR SHELTER AND SCREENS 
For planting in belts to afford shelter from violent winds, or for concealing unsightly objects or views, 
or for boundary lines, we recommend the Norway Spruce and Austrian, White and Scotch Pines. Their 
robust habit, rapid, dense growth, and entire hardiness are characteristics not easily to be found in other 
Evergreens. 
The American Arbor Vita also is particularly valuable, either for shelter or screens. 
DEFENSIVE HEDGES 
For turning cattle and as a farm hedge for general purposes, the Honey Locust, in this local! iy and 
farther north, is the most valuable. It is of vigorous growth, perfectly hardy, and thrives with ordinary 
care, and is sufficiently thorny to be impenetrable. It bears the shears with impunity, and can be grown in 
any desired form. The Osage Orange is also in great favor. The varieties of the American Thorn are de¬ 
sirable hedge plants. 
DIRECTIONS FOR SETTING 
Evergreens must be handled with care, so as not to allow the roots to become dried by the wind. Plants 
for hedges should be placed about twelve inches apart; larger sized plants will require more space. 
California Privet, Honey Locust, and Osage Orange are generally planted in double rows about nine 
inches apart, setting the plants alternately in the rows; for example, to plant a hedge of California Privet 
100 feet in length, would require 267 plants. 
Other deciduous shrubs for hedges should be planted about twelve inches apart. 
PRUNING 
Evergreens should be pruned in spring, just before they commence growing. Summer pruning may 
be practiced on the Arbor Vitce should the growth be too rapid. 
California Privet should be cut down to within six inches of the ground just as soon as planted. This 
will induce a vigorous growth and make a dense hedge. 
EVERGREEN HEDGE PLANTS 
The roots of all Evergreens will be furnished with ball of earth wrapped in burlap. 
Arbor Vitae, American. 18 to 24 in., $15.00 per 
100; 2 to 3 ft., $30.00 per 100. 
Arbor Vitae, Siberian. 18 to 24 in., $35.00 per 
100; 2 to ft., $50.00 per 100. 
Norway Spruce. 18 to 24 in., $20.00 per 100; 
2 to 3 ft., $30.00 per 100. 
Hemlock. 18 to 24 in., $50.00 per 100; 2 to 3 ft., 
$75.00 per 100. 
Pine, Austrian. 18 to 24 in., $50.00 per 100; 2 to 
3 ft., $75.00 per 100. 
Pine, Scotch. 18 to 24 in., $25.00 per 100; 2 to 3 
ft., $35.00 per 100. 
Pine, White. 18 to 24 in., $25.00 per 100; 2 to 3 
ft., $35.00 per 100. 
Tree Box. 12 to 18 in., $25.00 per 100. 
Dwarf Box. 4 in., $8.00 per 100. 
DECIDUOUS HEDGE PLANTS 
Berberis Thunbergii. 18 to 24 in., $15.00 per 100. 
Honey Locust. 12 in., $2.00 per 100. 
Osage Orange. 12 in., $2.00 per 100. 
Privet, California. 2 to 3 ft., $5.00 per 100; $40.00 
per 1000. 
Rosa rugosa. 12 to 18 in., $15.00 per 100. 
Thorn, coccinea. 2 to 3 ft., $30.00 per 100. 
“ crus galli. 18 to 24 in., $30.00 per 100. 
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