
BARBERRY THUNBERGII (Japanese Barberry) 
Makes an attractive informal hedge which need never be trimmed. 
HEDGE PLANTS 
Good hedges demand certain characteristics in the plants used. 
Hedge plants must be bushy, branchy, and dense. They should 
branch close to the ground, be well covered with foliage, and 
the type of plant which takes kindly to heavy pruning. 
More evergreen hedges will improve our landscapes. Among 
deciduous hedges, the flowering varieties are particularly to be 
desired. We recommend planting all types of hedges in a single 
row except the English privet. Where larger than hedging size 
stock is used for immediate effect, spacing should be regulated 
accordingly. 
Arborvitae, American. An evergreen that makes a dense, com- 
pact hedge and can be sheared into any desired form. Makes a 
compact evergreen hedge that is beautiful the year around. One 
of the best. Plant hedging size about 12 inches on center. 
Barberry Thunbergii (Japanese Barberry). Makes a very at- 
tractive hedge when allowed to grow in its natural form without 
trimming. Grows 3 to 4 feet high, bright attractive green foli- 
age, colors beautifully in fall, with red berries throughout winter. 
Small, sharp thorns make it an excellent barrier. Grows in sun 
or partial shade. Plant 12 to 18 inches on center. 
Barberry, Truehedge Columnberry. (Plant Patent No. 110.) 
A recently introduced new form of the Japanese Barberry. Very 
straight, upright grower. Especially adapted for formal effects, 
and for any purpose where it would be desirable to have a trimmed 
or sheared Barberry hedge. Plant 10 to 12 inches on center. 
Siberian Pea Tree (Caragana arborescens). An exceedingly 
hardy, drouth resistant large shrub or small tree, which can be 
grown into compact hedges or screens. Attractive yellow flowers 
in spring. Ideal for windbreaks or tall screens. Plant 18 to 24 
inches on center. 
Privet, English (Ligustrum vulgare). Smooth, dark green 
leaves, hardy, and stands the severest pruning and shearing. Can 
be trained high or low, therefore grown in hedges 2 to 3 feet up 
to 8 to 10 feet. Retains its foliage through the winter, except 
where weather is very severe. Plant in double row with alternat- 
ing rows about 8 inches apart, plants 16 to 20 inches apart in 
each row; 120 to 150 plants per 100 feet. A fast growing and 
popular hedge. 
Privet, Lodense. A recently introduced, low-growing variety 
of Privet. Dark green, glossy foliage. Very compact growth, 
dwarf. One of the most ideal shrubs for a compact, low growing 
hedge. Stands shearing very well and can be maintained 12 to 15 
inches high or taller. Foliage take on a bronzy hue in autumn 
and usually remains until the new foliage comes in the spring. 
Plant 12 inches on center. 
Spirea Van Houttei. Makes a friendly, living hedge giving a 
touch of privacy to your home, with a beautiful mass of white 
flowers in early spring. Beautiful along walks and driveways and 
property lines. Each year adds to its beauty. If you want a tight 
compact hedge, plant 1 foot apart, otherwise 3 to 4 feet apart. 
Hardy. 
Spruce, Norway. Trimmed to formal lines this hardy ever- 
green makes one of the closest, most dense hedges grown. By 
close clippina it can be kept at any desired height from 3 or 4 
feet up to 15 to 20 or more feet. One of the best evergreen 
hedge plants on account of its good evergreen texture and good 
color. Average planting distance from 2 to 5 feet in single row. 
Plant hedge size 18 to 24 inches on center. 
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PEONIES 
Peonies thrive in any good garden soil, where sun- 
light is plentiful. And when once established, are the 
most reliable perennial to flower year after year with 
quantity and quality of gorgeous blossoms. 

Plant peonies preferably in the fall before the ground freezes, 
in good mellow soil. Enrich the soil below the plant to a depth 
of 18 inches by mixing thoroughly with the soil cow manure or 
organic commercial fertilizer. Have no fertilizer in direct contact 
with the roots. Tamp the soil or settle with water so that the 
peony “eyes” will not settle to be more than 2 inches b2low the 
surface. Mound up earth 6 inches over the plant for protection 
the first winter. 

This list contains many of the very highest rater peonies ac- 
cording to the American Peony Society rating, as well as the 
most valuable of the old popular varieties. 
Rating 
9.0 Baroness Schroeder. Shell pink bud, opens white. 
7.7 Dorchester. Hydrangea pink, late. 
6.1 Duchess de Orleans. Light salmon pink. 
8.1 Duchess de Nemours. White, sulphur yellow center. 
7.8 Duke of Wellington. Creamy white. 
7.6 Edulis Superba. Early, deep pink. 
8.4 Felix Crousse. Brilliant red. 
9.3. Festiva Maxima. Large white, flecked crimson. 
7.5. Floral Treasure. Rich pink and salmon. 
7.3. Golden Harvest. Salmon pink and gold. 
8.8 Karl Rosenfield. Rich red, excellent cut flower. 
9.8  Kelway’s Glorious. Creamy white, soft pink blush. 
9.9 La Cygne (Swan). Pure white, highest rated peony. 
9.0 La France. Large clear bright pink. 
7.7  L‘Eclatante. Deep velvety crimson. 
7.9 Mme. D. Verneville. Popular early white cut flower. 
9.2 Mme. Jules Elie. Shell pink, silvery reflex. 
9.4 Mme. Jules Dessert. Delicate shell pink. 
8.8 Mons. Martin Cahouzac. Darkest red peony. 
Officinalis Rosea. Earliest pink. 
Officinalis Rubra. Earliest red. 
9.2 Phillippe Revoire. Highest rated red, late mid-season. 
7.7 Philomele Tricolor. The gypsy color peony. 
8.6 Primavere. Sulphur yellow, the yellow peony. 
8.8 Richard Carvel. The best early red. 
9.8 Therese. Soft shell pink. 
7.9 Man Dyke. Multicolored. 
9.3. Walter Faxon. Large vivid pink, a superb peony. 
SINGLE PEONIES 
Duchess of Portland. Rich pink and flesh. 
Snow Wheel. Pure white, yellow center. 
Mikado. Red, yellow center. 

GROUP PLANTING OF PEONIES 
NURSERY CO. 
COLUMBIA & OKANOGAN ("C. & 0O.”) 
