HEDGES 
beautify and 
protect your 
grounds 
For boundary, screen or barrier there is nothing more 
pleasing than a hedge. With their bright green leaves they 
bring a feeling, inspired by the fresh foliage of spring. 
Whether when formally trained or left to develop naturally 
their arched branches, colored foliage and bright berries 
are more pleasing than the mechanical effect obtained by 
the use of a wooden or metal fence. Most hedges are 
permanent and with the exception of occasional shearing 
they need little attention after being established. 
PLANTING 
Spacing varies with the variety used, but, for most of 
them 10 to 12 inches is the recommended distance. Honeysuckle and Bridalwreath should be about 
134 feet apart. Most hedges should be severely pruned at the time of planting and after that, 
an occasional shearing to keep it in shape is all that is necessary. 
ALPINE CURRANT (Ribes alpinum) —This 
is an exceptionally desirable hedge plant. It 
retains its dark green foliage very late in the 
fall. Stands trimming well and produces a very 
good hedge from 1 to 3 feet high. 
BARBERRY, JAPANESE (Berberis thun- 
bergi) —This low growing plant is best adapted 
for a hedge used as a border where the view of 
other objects is not to be obscured. A spreading- 
plant with beautiful foliage that turns a scarlet 
in the latter part of the season. Used also as 
individual specimens and as border plants in 
groupings. May be trimmed or left informally. 
BUCKTHORN (Rhamnus cathartica) — 
Probably the best hedge plant where a rather 
high hedge or screen is wanted. This plant is 
very hardy, a vigorous grower, stands pruning 
exceptionally well. 
CARAGANA, SIBERIAN PEA-TREE (Cara- 
gana arborescens) —Extremely hardy, and 
also stands dry exposed positions. Trims to a 
nice hedge from 3 to 8 feet high. 
COTONEASTER, PEKING (Cotoneaster 
acutifolia) —The thick glossy leaves of this 
beautiful shrub turn to an attractive red in the 
fall. Stands trimming well. A medium height 
hedge. 
HONEYSUCKLE, TATARI AN PINK (Loni- 
cera tatarica) —Foliage is very attractive 
dark green. Makes a medium to tall hedge. 
More attractive when left informal. 
Spirea, VanHoutte Hedge 
SPIREA, VANHOUTTE (Bridalwreath) (Sp. 
vanhouttei) —A very beautiful hedge requir¬ 
ing no trimming. 
PRICES OF HEDGE PLANTS 
Price per 100 
9-12" 
12-18" 
18-24" 
2-3' 
3-4' 
Barberry, 
Japanese. 
$ 8.00 
$25.00 
$30.00 
Currant, Alpine. 
20.00 
30.00 
Buckthorn 
10.00 
12.50 
$17.50 
$20.00 
Caragana 
10.00 
12.50 
17.50 
20.00 
Cotoneaster 
30.00 
40.00 
Honeysuckle, 
Tatarian Pink. 
12.00 
30.00 
35.00 
45.00 
Spirea, Vanhoutte 
17.50 
20.00 
25.00 
35.00 
Japanese Barberry Hedge 
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