Better Shrubs DAH 
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Ligustrum — Privet 
Everybody knows what handsome hedges and screens this valuable 
group of plants can make when properly planted and trimmed. They 
grow vigorously in almost any situation, even in fairly dense shade and 
places where the soil seems always dry and barren. 
The plants of the varieties [bota and Regelianum are frequently used 
as individuals in borders of flowering shrubs and are very effective. 
Flowers are not usually conspicuous, being in very small white, lilac- 
clusters. Privet also bear decorative black berries which persist into 
late fall and winter, creating a fine contrast when seen against the snow. 
Ligustrum amurense Amur Privet 
A tall growing, upright shrub with dark green, lustrous leaves. Perfectly hardy. 
This plant has been used for hedges to a tremendous extent in the past few years 
and has given general satisfaction. It also forms an excellent quick-growing screen. 
Each Per 10 Per 100 Each 
18 to 24 in. ....6 50 $4.00 $30.00 DP tO) Bi ARs coven 60 
L. ibolium 
This very hardy Privet is a hybrid between Ibota and California Privet, having 
the rich, glossy green leaves of the latter and the bushiness and hardiness of the 
Popular for hedge planting but also makes an excellent specimen, al- 
former. 
most evergreen shrub in some locations. 
Each Per 10 Per 100 
12 to 18 im. ....$6 80 $2.50 $20.00 
18 to 24 in. .... .40 3.00 25.00 
L. obtusifolium (ibota) Ibota Privet 
One of the hardiest and most graceful sorts. It has spreading, 
curving branches, grayish green leaves, and fragrant white flowers in 
June, followed by black berries. Useful for specimens or hedges. 
Each 
Die) Bi dais soccesss $ .50 
Each Per 10 Each Per 10 
TE) GO) DEG Ta, eocces $ .40 $3.50 Setowduitaner. se. $ .60 $5.50 
DRAG) BAAR ccs evenee 00 4.00 
L. o. regelianum Regel Privet 
A low, absolutely hardy shrub, with almost horizontal branches. 
It is graceful and sufficiently dense for hedges without trimming, or 
makes an excellent specimen plant. 
Each Per 10 Each Per 10 
Siton24 eines $ .90 $7.50 Que tomo tia ol.20) Sill-00 
Dh Ke) ORB) iis cee 1.00 9.00 
L. ovalifolium California Privet 
The common hedge plant of narrow habit with glossy oval leaves. 
Each Per 10 Per 100 
DP OS RR ies Scat acide rete eRe nG ree ere $ .50 $4.00 $30.00 
Lonicera — Honeysuckle 
Graceful shrubs with interesting foliage and habit, charm- 
ing flowers which in many cases are very fragrant, and de- 
lightful berries, all combine to make this group one of the 
favorites. 
Lonicera alpigena Alps Honeysuckle 
An arching shrub with pairs of yellow flowers tinged with red in 
May, followed by abundant scarlet fruits in the summer. 
Each Per 10 Bach Per 10 
D} Ways Busine” sabwagusee $ .90 $8.00 By WO) Mis amcone $1.25 $11.00 
L. belia albida White Belle Honeysuckle 
A yigorous growing shrub with small white flowers in May and 
June. In July the arching branches are covered with clusters of red 
fruits. Each Per 10 Each Per 10 
AMT OM. Uae eee $1.25 $11.00 5) iO) Goths. sreaet $1.50 $13.50 
L. ruprechtiana Manchurian Honeysuckle 
A large growing shrub of dense, upright habit with wide spread- 
ing branches bearing creamy yellow flowers in June, followed by 
lustrous red berries. Excellent for masses of color in the shrub bor- 
der or in large, informal screen plantings. 
Each Per 10 Each Per 10 
estan 4h Fie eh jccen $1.25. $11.00 Sy Gio) Gp tilts sone ake $1.75 $15.00 
ANNO) 0) PUES cece Pet 1.50 13.50 
Per 10 Per 100 
4.50 
Ibolium Privet 
Per 10 Per 100 
$4.00 
39.00 

$30.00 
Lonicera tartarica — Honeysuckle 
L. tatarica Tartarian Honeysuckle 
A big, graceful bush that bears a profusion of pink flowers in 
June, which show up well against the foliage. These are followed 
by an abundance of light red berries. It flourishes in partial shade. 
Each Per 10 Each Per 10 
BUOY Bi Alles ciechioss $ .90 $8.00 Dac OMa et ame mnee $1.25 $11.00 
Lonicera tatarica alba White Tartarian Honeysuckle 
Similar to L. tatarica, but has large, pure white flowers followed 
by an abundance of crimson fruits. 
Each Per 10 
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Each 
GY OGY aii “seca $1.50 
Per 10 
ALO MOM il ees $13.50 
Myrica pensylvanica (carolinensis) Northern Bayberry 
A low, spreading native shrub which thrives in sandy places. 
It is a sub-evergreen, much admired for its glossy dark green, fragrant 
foliage. The flowers are inconspicuous, but are followed by charming, 
light gray, waxy berries, used for making aromatic candles. This is 
a desirable and decorative plant for group plantings or effective spec- 
imens. 
Each Per 10 Each Per 10 
12 te IS) hay oe. $9 00) $8.00 180 24 ink ee, G25 S100 
ISS roy SS Tidy cn ~ ILO) 9.00 Ai us ants 2, ae 15.00 
Philadelphus — Mockorange 
The Mockorange or Sweet Syringa has been a familiar 
plant in gardens for many years, the newer hybrids only 
intensifying the fragrance and beauty of the older varieties. 
They vary in habit from low, arching bushes to lofty, up- 
right shrubs, but all bear glistening white flowers with a 
delicious fragrance. 
Philadelphus coronarius Sweet Mockorange 
This tall growing shrub, with upright branches has a great pro- 
fusion of pure white, delightfully fragrant flowers in June, and hand- 
some, dark green foliage. It makes a tall hedge even in partially shady 
places; a group of them is fine in the mixed shrub border or an in- 
dividual plant is showy as a specimen. 
Each Per 10 
Poe eeAs es i 00) 
Each Per 10 
tO "4 Tb. tm lco” $11.00 4 tor: ft $1.50 $13.50 
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