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WHY A HEDGE? 
California Privet is always one of the best plants to use for hedges. Trim occasionally 
and get an appearance like this 
Fences are all right to keep the cows out of the corn, but they are distinctly 
out of place on the home grounds. What you want between your grounds and 
those of your neighbor is a hedge of Privet or Barberry. Not only does the hedge 
look better than a fence but it is permanent. A fence rots or rusts away and 
after a few years must be replaced. A hedge remains year after year and in¬ 
creases in value and beauty with each succeeding season even if not attended to. 
If a Privet Hedge is trimmed once or twice a year, it will grow dense clear to the 
ground and make a tight barrier to all animals. 
PARCEL POST. See page 40 for prices. 
California Privet (Ligustrum ovalifolium ) 
The California Privet is undoubtedly the leading hedge plant, 
except in the extreme north where it is likely to winter-kill in 
extreme weather. The roots, however, may remain intact and 
the tops will start again. Under ordinary conditions it is hardy, 
nearly evergreen, with dense attractive-looking foliage. After 
being planted for a time, a hedge of California Privet is almost 
.unpenetrable. Single plants may be trained and pruned to any 
desired shape and either the globe or pyramidal-shaped plants create a very 
handsome appearance when used as single specimens on the lawn or porch. 
See color illustration on inside of front cover. 
10 
100 
1,000 
10 
100 
1,000 
6 to 8 inch.. . 
.$0 30 
$1 50 
$10 00 
3 to 4 feet.. . 
.$0 75 
$6 00 
$50 00 
8 to 12 inch.. 
30 
2 00 
15 00 
4 to 5 feet. . . 
. 1 00 
7 50 
60 00 
12 to 18 inch. 
40 
3 00 
20 00 
5 to 6 feet. .. 
1 25 
10 00 
70 00 
18 to 24 inch. 
50 
4 00 
30 00 
6 to 7 feet. . . 
. 1 50 
12 50 
100 00 
2 to 3 feet. . . 
60 
5 00 
40 00 
7 to 8 feet. . . 
. 1 75 
15 00 
125 00 
Privet, California, Specimen. These plants have been frequently cut back 
and are large, bushy and well rooted, 2 feet broad, 3 feet tall. 75 cts. each, 
$7 for 10. 
Privet, California, Standard. These plants have symmetrical crowns, on 
stems 4 to 5 feet and 5 to 6 feet tall. Much used for setting in tubs. 
Resembles the expensive bay tree. Each ^ 10 
4 to 5-foot stems, crown 24 inches diam.$1 50 $12 50 
5 to 6 -foot stems, crown 24 inches diam. 1 50 12 50 
Green 
eleven 
months 
every year 
