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Cerasus. Carolina Cherry. 
Cerasus Caroliniana. ( Pr-unus Caroliniana) . Mock Or- 
anob OF the South. This makes an admirable hedge 
plant. Stands shearing well and is perfectly free 
from the depredations of insect and fungus diseases. 
Plants should be cut back to within 4 inches of the 
ground when set out. 
PRICES: 100 1000 
12-18 in., bushy, from open ground, 3 
years, transplanted .$15.00 $125.00 
18-24 in., branched, from seed beds, 
2 years, not transplanted. 4.00 25.00 
8-12 in., branched, from seed beds, 
1 year, not transplanted. 3.00 15.00 
Citrus trifoliata. Hardy Orange. 
Citms trifoliata. Japan- Hardy Orange; Trifoliate 
Orange. This popular plant was first disseminated 
by us, and is the coming hedge-plant for defensive 
as well as ornamental purposes. Far more desirable 
than Osage Orange. It is hardy as far north as New 
Jersey, and if planted in good soil an impenetrable 
hedge can be had three years from planting. In 
early spring, when covered with myriads of white 
flowers, nothing is more attractive; and while not an 
evergreen, the vivid green wood makes it appear 
bright during the winter. Plants may be set one foot 
apart. The plants require two or three annual shear¬ 
ings, the first about the middle of May and the others 
while the young growth is tender. If delayed until 
the wood is hardened, it will require more time and 
increased labor. An excellent hedge-knife can be 
made by taking a 28-inch scytho blade, straightening 
the shank and riveting it to a 14 or 18-inch straight 
wooden handle. 
PRICES: 100 1000 
3 years. 3-4 ft., extra strong, well 
branched .$15.00 $100.00 
3 years. 2-3 ft., strong, well 
branched . 6.00 50.00 
2 years, 18-24 in., well branched. . . . 4.00 30.00 
l year, 12-15 inches. 3.00 15.00 
evergreen hedge plant of the day. It is of rapid 
growth, adapts itself to almost any soil not too arid 
or extremely wet. If properly treated, a hedge may 
be secured in two years after planting. 
PRICES: 100 1000 
2-3 ft., well branched, transplanted.. $5.00 $40.00 
18-24 in., branched, transplanted .... 4.00 30.00 
Note—To save freight, we always cut back A moor 
River Privet before shipping, unless instructed to the 
contrary. This also avoids the possibility of the plants 
heating, should there be delay in transit. 
L. ovalifolium. California Privet. This is a very 
popular variety for hedges North and West. Leaves 
are larger and growth more erect than L. Amurense. 
PRICES: 100 1000 
3 years, 3-4 ft., very bushy.$15.00 $100.00 
2 years, 2-3 ft., well branched. 4.00 30.00 
18-24 in., branched. 3.00 25.00 
How to Make a Privet Hedge—Prepare the ground 
by plowing or spading to the proper width and depth. 
Open the trench 12 inches wide by 15 inches deep. Ap¬ 
ply to this a liberal amount of well-rotted stable ma¬ 
nure, and if this is not available, bone meal or some 
high grade fertilizer. Mix the manure or fertilizer 
thoroughly with the soil. Set the plants in a straight 
line in the trench one foot apart, about one inch deeper 
than they originally stood in the nursery row. Firm 
the earth well about the roots, level off. and then cut 
the plants back to within four inches of the ground. In 
the spring, after the plants have made a growth of six 
or eight inches, cut off one-half of this growth, both 
side and top, and proceed in a like manner with each 
succeeding growth until your hedge has reached the de¬ 
sired height and width. Cultivate well. 
Spiraea 
Spiraea Thunbergii. Common Snow Garland. Of dwarf 
habit: branches slender and drooping: foliage very 
narrow, light green, changing to bright orange anil 
red in fall; flowers small, white, which appear very 
early in March and last three weeks. A beautiful 
variety for a dwarf or low-growing hedge. 
PRICES: ioo 
18-24 in., heavy, well branched.$15.00 
Ligustrum. Privet. 
Ligustrum Amurense. A moor River Privet. The true 
variety. For the South it is far superior to the Cali¬ 
fornia Privet, which loses its leaves during winter, 
whereas the Amoor River Privet retains its foliage 
throughout the entire year. Since 1866 we have cul¬ 
tivated and disseminated millions of the Amoor River 
Privet, and it is without doubt the most popular 
Viburnum 
Viburnum tinus. Laurustinus. This makes a very 
handsome and unique hedge, but care must be taken 
not to trim too severely; otherwise it will not bloom 
freely. 
PRICES: ioo 
12-15 in., branched, from pots.$30.00 
8-12 in., from pots. 25.00 
Ornamental Grasses 
ALL HARDY IN THIS LATITUDE. 
These are very effective as ornamental screens or for planting in masses or groups. 
Arundo. Giant Reed. 
Arundo donax variegata. Variegated Giant Reed. A 
hardy, vigorous variety with long leaves, striped 
green and white, very striking. 
PRICES: Each 10 
Strong roots . $0.25 $2.00 
Bambusa. Bamboo. 
Bambusa aurea. ( Phyllistachys aurea ). Golden Bam- 
Roo. A graceful Japanese variety, with quantities of 
yellow stems from 15 to 20 feet. Leaves green and 
drooping; very numerous delicate branches. One of 
the hardiest Bamboos. 
PRICES: Each 10 
Extra strong . $1.00 
Strong . 50 f $ 4.00 
Eulalia Japonica 
(Miscanthus Sinensis). 
PRICES: Each 10 
Extra large clumps, 18 in. 
diameter . $2.00 $17.50 
Largo clumps, 12 in. diam.. . 1.00 8.00 
Strong clumps .50 4.00 
Strong plants, from pots .25 2.00 
100 
$15.00 
Eulalia Japonica Gracillima. (E. TJ nivitatta ). A va¬ 
riety with narrow foliage and with a narrow stripe 
running through middle of leaf; very graceful. 
E. Japonica variegata. Striped Eulalia. A varie¬ 
gated, hardy grass from Japan. In appearance it 
somewhat resembles the ribbon grass while in a 
young state. It forms compact clumps 6 feet in 
diameter. Its flower-stalks are graceful and numer¬ 
ous. 
E. Japonica zebrina. Zebra-Striped Eulalia. Similar 
in habit to the above, but with its leaves blotched 
with gold. The stripe, instead of running longitudi¬ 
nally, like the former, runs across the leaf. 
Gynerium. pampas 
PRICES: Each 
Extra heavy clumps, 12-18 in. 
in diameter . $2.00 
Heavy clumps, 8 in. in diam¬ 
eter . 1.00 
Strong clumps . 50 
Strong plants, from 3 and 4- 
in. pots .25 
Gynerium argenteum. White Pampas 
silvery, plume-like spikes of flowers, 
ito for grouping on the lawn. 
G. Roi de Roses. Pink Pampas Grass. 
compact, of a delicate rose color. A 
and scarce variety. 
Grass. 
10 100 
$2.00 $15.00 
Grass. With 
An old favor- 
Plumes very 
very beautiful 
