PRIVET— Ligustrum 
PLANT GRIFFING'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 Broadieaf 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 
Broadieaf 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 
Broadieaf 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 
Lucidums. 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 
Broadieaf 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 Broadieaf 
varieties. 
Approx. Ht. Class XX XXX 
2 — 3 ft.B&B $ .75 $ .95 each 
3 —4 ft.B&B .95 1.25 each 
4 —5 ft. .B&B 1.50 1.75 each 
5 —6 ft.B&B 1.75 2.25 each 
6 —7 ft. .B&B 2.50 3.00 each 
7 — 8 ft.B&B 3.50 4.90 each 
xxx xx x 
Upright Ligustrum (Erecta) 
Illustrating Standardized Grading 
BIGLEAF L. macrocarpum japonicum 
Broadieaf 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. 
JAPANESE PRIVET Ligustrum japonicum 
Broadieaf 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 
Broadieaf 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 XX XXX 
3 —4 ft.B&B £ .75 $ .95 each 
4 —5 ft.B&B .95 1.25 each 
5 —6 ft.B&B 1.50 1.75 each 
6 — 8 ft.B&B . . 2.50 3.00 each 
BLACKLEAF Ligustrum lucidum mgrafohum 
Broadieaf 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 massive plantings, backgrounds, or whatever place it may 
be used for a bushy spreading growth. 
CRINKLEYLEAF L. lucidum recurvifolium 
Broadieaf 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 XX XXX 
18 — 24 in .B&B . $ .75 $ .95 each 
2 — 3 ft .B&B .95 1.25 each 
3 — 4 ft. .B&B 1.50 1.75 each 
4 — 5 ft. .B&B . 1.90 2.25 each 
5 — 6 ft .B&B 2.50 3.00 each 
6 — 7 ft .B&B 3.50 4.90 each 
Field of Grlffing’i Waxleaf Privet 
WAXLEAF L. lucidum compactum 
Broadieaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 to 4. 10 ft. Globe shape, with compact 
habit of growth. Branches close te the around. The leaves are very thick and 
waxy, the upper surface being a very dark green, the underside of t lighter 
shade The true “Grlfflng’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 
XX 
XXX 
15 — 
18 in. 
B&B 
$ .75 
$ .95 each 
18 — 
24 in. 
B&B 
.90 
1.15 each 
24 — 
30 in. 
B&B 
1.15 
1.50 each 
30 — 
36 in. 
. B&B 
1.25 
1.90 each 
3 — 
4 ft. 
B&B 
1.90 
2.50 each 
4 — 
5 ft. 
.B&B 
2.50 
3.00 each 
5 — 
6 ft. 
B&B 
3.00 
4.25 each 
6 — 
7 ft. . 
B&B 
4.00 
5.75 each 
7 — 
8 ft. 
B&B 
5.75 
8.50 each 
8 — 
10 ft. 
B&B 
8.50 
12.50 each 
PRIVET HEDGE 
CHINESE Hedge Plants Ligustrum sinensis 
Broadieaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 to 4. 14 ft. When allowed to gTow 
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 dipped hedges, and can be pruned to any form. 
Approx. Ht. 
Class 
XX 
XXX 
3 — 4 ft. 
B&B 
$ .60 
$ .75 each 
4 — 5 ft. 
B&B 
.75 
.90 each 
5 — 6 ft. 
B&B 
.95 
1.25 each 
6 — 8 ft. 
B&B 
1.25 
1.60 each 
12 — 18 in. 
. NB . . 
.06 
.10 each 
18 — 24 in. 
. NB 
.12 
.18 each 
2 — 3 ft. 
.NB . . 
.20 
.25 each 
3 — 4 ft. 
.NB 
.25 
.35 each 
4 — 5 ft. 
. NB 
.35 
.45 each 
5 — 6 ft. 
. NB 
.45 
.75 each 
Open Lawn and Border Planting 
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