Berberis Mentorensis Makes a Better Hedge 
Berberis Mentorensis (Plant Patent No. 99) is the result of a 
cross between Barberry Thunbergi and Barberry Julianae. It has 
very rugged, strong, upright growing branches and quite formidable 
thorns. Its foliage is heavy and thick and of perfect color—a green 
as dark as the Japanese Yew. 
In Northern Ohio the leaves remain green until after the holi¬ 
days, are dropped during the late winter, and new foliage appears 
early in April. Plants growing south of here retain their foliage 
much longer. In southern parts of the country, Berberis Mentorensis 
is evergreen. 
Upright growth; easy upkeep (requires really no pruning), and 
its tenacious foliage, more than compensate for the lack of berries. 
We heartily recommend Berberis Mentorensis to you and claim it 
to be the best moderately priced and perfectly hardy hedge plant 
to date. 
Mentorensis does not rust or discolor in hot, dry weather. 
First —it is evergreen practically the year around. Think what that 
means. 
PLANT IN SINGLE ROW, 12" to 15" Apart 
Bushy, young stock, 12 to 15 inches tall: 
$25.00 per 100 $4.00 per 12 $1.40 per 3 
Bushy plants, 15 to 18 inches tall: 
$30.00 per 100 $4.50 per 12 $1.50 per 3 
A-No. 1 plants, 18 to 24 inches tall: 
$40.00 per 100 $6.00 per 12 $2.00 per 3 
Bushy plants, 24 to 30 inches tall: 
$50.00 per 100 $7.25 per 12 $2.60 per 3 
Its most valuable attribute is its ability to withstand heat and 
drought. Few other shrubs or hedge plants are able to go without 
water and withstand intense heat as Barberry Mentorensis and 
look as well. During the hottest weather there is never any sign of 
wilting or burning, much to the amazement of everyone. 
Second —its sturdy, erect growth carries a thick dark green foliage 
right down to the ground. Is never bare-legged. 
Third —when used for a hedge, its thorny, strong growth forms a 
formidable barrier to man or beast. 
Fourth —needs no pruning. It is of erect growth which becomes 
dense when the plant is three or four years old. No upkeep! 
No pruning! 
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Fifth—combined in a foundation planting with evergreens, it pro¬ 
vides a beautiful and artistic contrast at very small expense and 
without elaborate preparation of soil. 
Sixth —is not "choosy" about where it grows. No matter if you 
can't make other broad-leaf evergreens, such as Azaleas and 
Rhododendrons, thrive in your soil, this new Barberry will. It is 
equally at home whether it is acid or alkaline soil. 
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2-year-old. Common Berberis Thunbergi 
Very undesirable because of its poor habit of growth 
