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Japanese Barberry Hedge. A more charming hardy shrub could hardly be imagined 
for hedge purposes. What a refreshing, charming and restful avenue this illustration depicts 
and almost wholly tt ts dependent upon the trees and shrubs to create this effect. See below. 
DECIDUOUS FLOWERING SHRUBS—Continued. 
Branch showing the fruits of the 
Japanese Barberry. These remain 
on throughout the winter and are of 
an intense brilliant red and con¬ 
trast effectively with the duller winter 
colors. 
ARALIA or HERCULES CLUB 
(Aralia Chinensis) 
Specimens. 6 to 12 feet $2.00 to 
Prickly stems, im- 4 to 5 feet, 
mense compounded 3 to 4 feet, 
leaves. Produc-2 to 3 feet. 
ing terminal heads of white 
flowers during August and Sep 
tember, followed by attractive 
clusters of fruit, which the fall 
migrating birds enjoy. 
ARALIA PENTAPHYLLA 
(Acanthopanax). 
Specimens, 5 to 7 feet, $1.00 to 
Very graceful 4 to 5 feet, 
shrub, dark shin- 3 to 4 feet, 
ing leaves. Makes 2 to 3 feet, 
a beautiful and defensive hedge, 
as the growth is thorny. 
ARROW-WOOD, see Viburnum 
Dentatum. 
BACCHARIS HALIMIFOLIA. 
Glossy attrac- 3 to 4 feet, 
ive foliage, grace- 2 to 3 feet, 
ful habit. Fluffy, snow white 
silky fruit tufts in the late fall. 
Does quite well down to the sea 
shore. 
Vulgaris). 
Specimens, 5 to 7 
Familiar to all 
_I and is really one 
of the most use¬ 
ful and graceful shrubs. Showy fruit in the Fall. 
BARBERRY COMMON PURPLE-LEAF (B. Vulgaris var.) 
Specimens, 4 to 8 
A graceful upright-growing form of the common bar¬ 
berry with rich amber purple foliage. 
4 to 
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5 feet. 
4 feet. 
3 feet. 
2 feet. 
4 feet. 
3 feet. 
2 feet. 
Forms a compact growth seldom over four feet. Makes 
a splendid specimen, groups well with other shrubs, and 
as a hedge plant where a low informal hedge is required 
nothing can rival it. 
FOR HEDGES. Vigorous but grown closer in the 18 to 24 inches. 
24 to 30 inches 
18 to 24 inches. 
15 to 18 inches 
12 to 15 inches, per 1,000, 80.0C 
8 to 12 inches, per 1,000, 60.0C 
25 or more at 100 rates. 
250 or more at 1000 rates. 
BAYBERRY (Myrica Cerifera). 2 to 3 feet 
Very useful for sandy places and near the sea as well as 1 to 2 feet, 
for general landscape work. 
BERBERIS, see Barberry, also Mahonia, Broad-Leaved Evergreen shrubs 
BLACK ALDER AMERICAN (Ilex Verticillata). 2 to 3 feet. 
Native of great beauty, especially when in the glory of its 1 to 2 feet. 
Autumn load of brilliant red berries. 
BLACK ALDER JAPAN (I. Serrata). 3to 4 feet. 
Very rare, similar to the preceding, bearing bright red 
berries. 
BURNING BUSH, see Euonymus. 
BUTTON-BALL BUSH (Cephalanthus Occidentalis). 
ID. 
Attractive native shrub. Prefers moist location, though 
does well in a good garden soil. 
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