P R I V E T— Ligustrum 
PLANT GRIFHNG'S LUCIDUM ORIGINATIONS 
The shrub is essential to LANDSCAPING. The word “Ligustrum” refers 
to the entire family of PRIVETS, which is by far the largest and best 
group of Broadleaf Evergreens. Varieties differ widely IN SIZE, SHAPE, 
HABIT OF GROWTH, AND COLOR. With the addition of very few plants, 
such as CONIFERS, FLOWERING Deciduous Shrubs and the Grasses, the 
Privets make a complete cheap Planting. 
Fragrant WHITE FLOWERS are borne in spring, and the BLACK BERRIES 
FOLLOW, remaining on the plants during winter. 
GRACEFUL L. lucidum gracilis 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 to 4. 15 ft. Pyramidal growth, heavily 
branched. Dark green, medium size, pointed, glossy leaves grow very thickly 
on upright curving branches. 
PYRAMID L, lucidum pyramidalis 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 to 5. 18 ft. Upright pyramid growth. 
Very large, thick, dark green leaves, which grow upward on the upright 
stems. This and the Blackleaf Privet have the darkest green leaves of the 
Lueidums. Typical of its name, “Pyramid,” it grows entirely upright, similar 
in shape to the Lombardy Poplar. It can be used in places where a tall 
slender plant is desired. Also the hardiest of the Lucidums. 
UPRIGHT L. lucidum erecta 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 to 3. 18 ft. All branches form into a 
compact upright shape, the small limbs and leaves shaping in the same general 
manner. The dark green, glossy foliage is quite outstanding, with clusters 
of white flowers, followed by blue-black berries which hold late into the winter. 
Excellent for background plantings, screens, and points where a tall growing 
Evergreen is desired. This is another of the Griffing selections, chosen from 
many other Lucidums as being one of the best Evergreen glossy Broadleaf 
varieties. 
Approx. Ht. 
Class 
X 
XX 
XXX 
3 — 4 ft. 
.B&B 
. $1.00 
$2.00 
$2.50 each 
4 — 5 ft. 
.B&B. 
. 1.20 
3.00 
3.50 each 
5 — 6 ft. 
.B&B. 
. . 1.50 
4.00 
4.50 each 
6 — 7 ft. 
.B&B 
. 2.00 
5.00 
5.50 each 
7 — 8 ft. 
. B&B. 
. 2.50 
6.00 
7.00 each 
XXX XX X 
Upright Ligustrum (Erecta) 
Illustrating Standardized Grading 
BIGLEAF L. macrocarpum japonicum 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 to 2. 20 ft. Large leaves, changing 
from bright or dark green in spring and summer to BRONZE IN AUTUMN 
and winter. 
CHINESE PRIVET Amur River South Ligustrum sinensis 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 to 4. 14 ft. When allowed to grow 
into big specimen, forms umbrella-shape. Small light green oval leaves, and 
small white clusters of flowers. Grows in all kinds of soil. This is the 
variety ordinarily used for clipped hedges; however, it can be used effectively 
in borders or screen plantings, and with severe pruning can be made into 
various shapes; balls, squares, etc. 
QUIHOUI Ligustrum quihoui 
Breadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 to 5. 10 ft. Upright pyramidal growth. 
The leaves are a peculiar dark, grayish-green. Particularly valuable because 
it blooms throughout the season with numerous panicles of small white 
flowers. Fine for screening where sturdy, upright sprangled growth is desired. 
Often used as understock for grafting other varieties of Ligustrum as it is 
not affected by nematode. 
JAPANESE PRIVET Ligustrum japonicum 
Broadleaf Evergreen Tree or Shrub. Ter. 1 to 3. 25 ft. Large pointed 
leaves, dull green color. Small white flowers, followed by berries in clusters, 
which are very ornamental on this variety. Grows in all kinds of soil. Good 
for hedges, screens, mass plantings and groups, where a large quick growing 
specimen is desired. 
YELLOWLEAF L. japonicum aureafolium 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 to 2. 20 ft. Tall, pyramidal habit. 
Large, golden yellow, oval leaves, very striking in groups or banking where 
color contrasts are desirable. 
Approx. Ht. Class X XX XXX 
3 — 4 ft.B&B . . .$ .80 $1.50 $2.00 each 
4 —5 ft.B&B . . 1.00 2.50 3.00 each 
5 —6 ft.B&B . 1.20 3.50 4.00 each 
6 —8 ft.B&B . . 1.50 4.50 5.50 each 
BLACKLEAF Ligustrum lucidum nigrafolium 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 to 4. 10 ft. Globe shape. Leaves so 
dark they appear almost as a black-green, thick and glossy. Grows in all types 
of soil, and holds its dark green color under most all conditions. It makes 
a medium spreading growth, and hardy for all the Southwest territory. This 
is a fine variety for massne plantings, backgrouiuis, or whatever place it may 
be used for a bushy spreading growth. 
CRINKLEYLEAF L. lucidum recurvifolium 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 to 4. 15 ft. Heavy branched, upright 
pyramidal growth. Dark green, pointed crinkley leaves, foliage set close to¬ 
gether on the branches. Tiny clusters of white blossoms in the early Spring 
followed by berries. This variety is more willowy than any of the other luci¬ 
dums, and does not shed out in the center when older plants. Fine for 
mass plantings, screens, background and as specimens. One of the most desir¬ 
able of our own originations, and attracted our attention by its recurved and 
crinkled leaves, and the glistening foliage. 
Approx. Ht. Class X XX XXX 
3 — 4 ft.B&B $1.20 $2.50 $3.00 each 
4 — 5 ft. . B&B.. 1.60 3.00 4.00 each 
5 — 6 ft.B&B . . 2.00 5.00 6.00 each 
6 — 7 ft.B&B . 2.50 7.00 8.00 each 
Field of Griffing’s Waxleaf Privet 
WAXLEAF L. lucidum compactum 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 to 4. 10 ft. Globe shape, with compact 
habit of growth. Branches close to the ground. The leaves are very thick and 
waxy, the upper surface being a very dark green, the underside of a lighter 
shade. Tlie true “Griffing’s Waxleaf” has a peculiar curl in the leaf making 
it different from any other Waxleaf. Grows well in all kinds of soil, full 
sun and in shady locations. We introduced this variety. Selected by a 
mutation (sport) different from the ordinary Lucidums. Can be used as 
specimens, on parkways or foundation plantings, in screens or hedges to a 
good advantage. Always bright green and thrifty. Stands shearing beautifully. 
Approx. Ht. 
Class 
X 
XX 
XXX 
18 — 24 in. 
.B&B 
. $ .60 
$1.00 
$1.50 each 
24 — 30 in. 
.B&B 
.80 
2.00 
2.50 each 
30 — 36 in. 
.B&B 
1.00 
3.00 
3.50 each 
3 — 4ft. 
.B&B 
. 1.40 
4.00 
4.50 each 
4 — 5 ft. 
.B&B 
. 2.20 
5.00 
5.50 each 
5 — 6 ft. 
.B&B. 
. . 3.20 
6.00 
7.00 each 
6 — 7ft. 
.B&B 
. . 4.50 
8.00 
10.00 each 
PRIVET HEDGE 
CHINESE Hedge Plants Ligustrum sinensis 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 to 4. 14 ft. When allowed to grow 
to big specimen, forms umbrella shape. Small light green oval shape leaves, 
and small white clusters of flowers. Grows in all kinds of soil. Ordinarily 
used for clipped hedges, and can be pruned to any form. 
Approx. Ht. 
Class 
Light 
Hedge 
X 
Heavy 
Transplanted 
XX XXX 
12 — 18 in. 
.NB. 
$ .04 
. . . each 
18 — 24 in. . 
.NB. . 
.08 
. . each 
2 — 3 ft. . 
.NB. . 
.12 
$ .20 
$ .25 each 
3 — 4ft. . 
.NB. . 
.30 
.35 each 
4 — 5 ft. 
.NB. . 
.40 
.50 each 
5 — 6 ft. . 
.NB. . 
... 
.60 
.70 each 
Open Lawn aid Border Planting 
Chinese 
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