ARBORVITAE — Thuja 
American. For a sheared, medium sized evergreen hedge, we are 
limited in this territory to American Arborvitae. Makes a beautiful 
hedge and if properly sheared and planted in a location where there is 
good drainage, it is still the outstanding evergreen hedge. 
BARBERRY — Berberis 
Japanese (Berberis Thunbergi). An all-purpose shrub useful for 
hedges and shrub plantings. A dwarf grower, light green foliage which 
turns to brilliant orange and scarlet in the fall. Red berries hang on 
bush all winter. Protective thorns keep out animals and invaders. 
Looks well either natural or sheared. 
Red Leaf (Berberis Thunbergi Atropurpurea). A very fine plant. 
The new shoots are red, but the older leaves are what we would call a 
deep maroon-purple. It is beautiful and we do not think the coloring is 
equaled by any other shrub. Its habit of growth and general charac- 
teristics are the same as the regular Japanese Barberry. Should be 
planted in the sun and not too close together for the best effect. 
CARAGANA — Siberian Pea Tree 
One of the best hedges for cold sections, entirely hardy. Bears pea- 
shaped yellow flowers in May. 
COTONEASTER 
Acutifolia. Sometimes called the Northern Privet. It is an upright 
growing shrub with a beautiful waxy foliage. It is an ideal hedge plant 
for a medium-sized hedge. Grows readily. Has but one weakness and 
that is its susceptibility to scale, but, of course, that can be remedied 
by occasional spraying with lime sulphur. 
HONEYSUCKLE 
Tartarian. This is an old stand-by. Its extreme hardiness, cleanli- 
ness, willingness to grow under almost any conditions adapt it to almost 
any purpose and climate. 
LILAC 
French Lilacs. For an informal hedge, the French Lilacs would 
give one an abundance of blooms such as no other plant. It is not adapta- 
ble to a formal hedge because the branches are too heavy and because 
some of these varieties will sucker, but as a screen, we would recommend 
the French Lilacs. 
Persian Lilacs. Will make a very fine hedge and will stand trimming. 
However, this trimming should be done immediately after the blooming 
season in order not to lose the blossoms for the following year. 
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