Hedges Protect and Beautify 
For boundary, screen, or barrier, there is nothing more pleasing than a hedge. With 
their bright green leaves they bring a feeling inspired by the fresh foliage of spring. 
Whether when formally trained or left to develop naturally, their arched branches, 
colored foliage, and bright berries are more pleasing than the mechanical effect ob- 
tained by the use of a wooden or metal fence. Most hedges are permanent and with the 
exception of occasional shearing they need little attention after being established. 
PLANTING 
Spacing varies with the variety used, but, for 
most of them 10 to 12 inches is the reeommended 
distance. Honeysuckle and Bridalwreath should 
be about 2 feet apart. Most hedges should be 
severely pruned at the time of planting and 
after that, an occasional shearing to keep it 
in shape is all that is necessary. 
BARBERRY, THUNBERG (Berberis thun- 
bergi)—Low growing plant, best adapted for a 
hedge used as a border where view of objects is 
not to be obscured. Plant is spreading, turning 
searlet at end of season. May be trimmed or 
left informal. 
BUCKTHORN, COMMON (Rhamnus 
cathartica)—Probably the best hedge plant 
where a medium to high hedge or screen from 
3 to 6 feet tall is wanted. This plant is very 
hardy, a vigorous grower, standing pruning 
exceptionally well. (We do not recommend 
planting Common Buckthorn in rural areas 
because it is a host to the Oat Rust). 
BUCKTHORN, GLOSSY LEAF (Buckthorn 
frangula)—Similar to Common Buckthorn 
except that it is not susceptible to the Oat Rust. 
CARAGANA, DWARF (Caragana Pygmaea) 
—Ideal for a small form of hedge where it is 
not necessary to have a hedge over 18 inches 
high. Stands very dry conditions and will 
thrive in some of the poorer soils. 

BUCKTHORN 
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CARAGANA, SIBERIAN PEA-TREE (Car- 
agana arborescens)—Extremely hardy and 
also stands dry exposed positions. Trims to a 
nice hedge from 3 to 8 feet high. 
COTONEASTER, PEKING (Cotoneaster 
acutifolia)—The thick glossy leaves of this 
beautiful shrub turn to an attractive red in the 
fall. Stands trimming well. A medium height 
hedge. 
CURRANT, ALPINE (Ribes Alpinum)— 
This is an exceptionally desirable hedge plant. 
It retains its dark green foliage very late in 
the fall. Stands trimming well and produces 
a very good hedge from 1 to 3 feet high. 
HONEYSUCKLE, TATARIAN PINK (Loni- 
cera tatarica)—Foliage an attractive dark 
green. Makes a medium to tall hedge, more 
attractive when left informal. 
PRIVET, LODENSE—A very compact grow- 
ing dwarf hedge. Ideal in partial shade. 
SPIREA, VAN HOUTTE (Bridalwreath) 
(Sp. vanhouttei)—A very beautiful hedge 
requiring no trimming. 

PRICES OF HEDGE PLANTS 
Prices per 100 
10-12’’ 12-18’ 18-24’ 2-3’ 3-4’ 
Barberry, 
Thunberg $10.00 $20.00 $25.00 $27.50 
Buckthorn, 
Common 7.00 12.00 15.00 $20.00 
Buckthorn, 
Glossy Leaf 7.00 12.00 15.00 20.00 
Caragana, 
Arborescens 7.00 12.00 15.00 20.00 
Caragana, 
Dwarf 25.00 
Cotoneaster, 
Acut 12.00 15.00 20.00 35.00 
Currant, 
Alpine 15.00 20.00 27.50 
Honeysuckle, 
Tat. Pink 10.00 22.50 27.50 35.00 
Privet 
Lodense 15.00 20.00 27.50 
Spirea, 
Vanhoutte 15.00 20.00 30.00 

