MONROE, MICHIGAN 
LYCIUM 
Lycium chinensis (Chinese Matrimony 
Vine). Sometimes called the Chinese 
Boxthorn, particularly desirable for 
ground cover or for bare and rocky 
places. Slender drooping branches, 
somewhat thorny and have gray-green- 
ish leaves. Blossoms in June and all 
Summer followed by enormous quanti- 
ties of crimson berries which hang into 
the Winter. An excellent bird allurer. 
Spreads rapidly to a distance of 8 to 10 
ft. Grows well in dry and difficult situ- 
ations. Desirable for embankments. 
POLYGONUM 
Polygonum auberti (China Fleecevine). 
Where quick shade and beauty are 
needed, this is an excellent plant and 
will grow 20 to 25 ft. first season. Isa 
hardy, twining, woody perennial creat- 
ing entirely new growth each season. 
Slender stems, broadleaved plant, flat- 
shaped. Produces greenish-white flow- 
ers, fragrant in long, erect or drooping 
clusters in August. Excellent for per- 


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gola or trellis. One of the most prolific 
flowering vines in existence. 
WISTERIA 
Wisteria floribunda multijuga (Japa- 
nese Wisteria). An exceptionally hardy 
variety, has 13 to 19 leaflets and fra- 
grant flowers. Pinkish white flowers are 
borne on long racemes up to 3 ft. 
W. sinensis alba (White Chinese Wic- 
teria). An exceptionally rapid grow- 
ing, tall vine, producing small white 
flowers of pure white in dense, drooping 
clusters, 8 to 12 in. long. Early season, 
May and June. Obtains a height of 20 
to 30 ft., tightly twining, curling around 
rope, branches or trees, or anything to 
which it can attach itself. Foliage is 
grayish-green in color and is of such 
sturdy wood growth that it can be 
trained to standard tree form. 
W. sinensis (Chinese Wisteria, Purple). 
A vine of the same habits and leaf as 
the white varieties except producing 
small purple flowers in large drooping 
clusters. Lilac-like in form. 

Born 1850 and Still Growing 

Wisteria Sinensis Alba 
Greening Ornamental 
Hedges 
Nothing in the order of a fence can rival the friendliness and beauty of a hedge, which by careful selections of varieties 
will conform to any environment. There is the closely clipped box for orderliness of effect. Barberry described under shrubs, 
page 29 when allowed to grow naturally, has a rustic appearance. 
Other popular varieties of hedge plants are listed on this page but you are not confined to these varieties. Many shrubs 
as Spirea, page 36, and low growing evergreens, such as Arborvitae and even Roses can be grown in hedge effects. 
BERBERIS - Barberry (See page 29, Shrubs) 
LIGUSTRUM - Privet 
Besides being one of our best hedge plants, the different 
species of the Privet form interesting groups on the lawn. 
They are almost evergreen and of dense, shapely habit. Their 
white flowers grow in pretty sprays, are fragrant, and followed 
by berries of different colors. Valuable also planted as shrubs. 
Ligustrum amurense (Amur Privet). The Chinese variety, 
hardier than the others, growing 8 to 12 ft. high, with dark 
green leaves which persist almost through the Winter. Ever- 
green in the South. Bears erect panicles of handsome white 
flowers in June, followed by black berries. This is the best 
of all plants for hedge purposes. Hardy in any location. 
One of the best for shrubbery planting. 
L. ibolium (Ibolium Privet). A fine, hardy, new variety which 
we believe should displace California in climates where Cali- 
fornia is not perfectly hardy. Ibolium has the same beautiful 
foliage and other fine characteristics of California, except 
that the foliage does not hang on as long into the Winter. 

L. ibota (Ibota Privet). A fine and hardy border shrub, of 
spreading habit, with curving branches and leaves of grayish 
green. Pure white flowers in June followed by bluish-black 
seeds. Considered among the hardiest of Privet varieties. 
Makes an excellent hedge and very ornamental shrub. 
L. ovalifolium (California Privet). A species of unusual beauty 
that has become the most popular of all hedge plants. Its 
shining leaves give it value for porch and terrace decoration 
when grown in standard form. Can be sheared to any desired 
shape. ia 
L. ibota regelianum (Regel Privet). The horizontal, some- 
times drooping branches, are distinctly beautiful. Has longer 
and narrower leaves than other varieties. This is one of the 
best of Privets. Absolutely hardy and graceful. Berries 
remain on all Winter and are very attractive. 
L. vulgare (European Privet). A good hedge plant with narrow, 
dull green foliage and quite showy flowers of white. Blooms 
June and July. Clusters of black berries follow the bloom 
which adhere to the shrub all Winter. 

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