- LIRUNESBORO NURSERIES, I, 
SPIRAEA vanhouttei (Spiraea vanhouttei). 6 +08 ft. At home almost everywhere planted, 
under the most favorable and unfavorable conditions. Medium grower. Often used in 
foundation plantings, shrub borders, as specimens, and put to numerous other uses. Spread- 
ing, attractive shrub, good foliage, and in the early Spring is covered with masses of pure 
white flowers. 2-3 ft. 60c. each, $6.00 per dozen, $45.00 per 100; 3-4 ft. 85c. each, $8.50 
per dozen, $65.00 per 100. 
SWEET PEPPER BUSH (Clethra alnifolia). 4 to 5 ft. Its medium height lends it to many 
uses in the garden. Spikes of fragrant, white flowers in August and September, when few 
flowering shrubs are in bloom. 2-3 ft. 75c. each, $7.50 per dozen; 3-4 ft. $1.25 each. 
SWEET SHRUB (Calycanthus floridus). 4 to 6 ft. An old garden favorite. Dark, reddish 
brown, sweetly scented. May to October. 2-3 ft. 85c. each, $8.5) per dozen; 3-4 ft. $1.25 each. 
$12.50 per dozen. 

TAMARIX (Tamarix africana). 8 to 10 ft. Tall, slender, straggly growing tree with beau- 
tiful, feather-like foliage. Delicate pink flowers in April. 2-3 ft. 60c. each, $6.00 per dozen; 
3-4 ft. 85c. each, $8.50 per dozen; 4-6 ft. $1.35 each. 
VIBURNUM earlesi. 4 ft. Beautiful new shrub from Korea producing delicate, spice-scented, 
light pink flowers in May and June. One of the most popular new shrubs. (See illustration.) 
18-24 in. $1.75 each; 2-3 ft. $2.50 each. 
VITEX (Chaste-tree.) 4+to5ft. Large, showy lavender flower spikes in July and last until frost, 
We offer the Macrophylla, the large-leaf type—also the Incisa, the cut-leaf type. 2-3 ft. 
75c. each, $7.50 per dozen. 
WEIGELA (Weigela). An old garden shrub, which continues to be in demand. Used in gardens 
of all sizes and designs. Our selection of varieties meets the needs of any garden. 
Eva Rathke. 4 to 5 ft. Free bloomer, beginning in June and blooming intermittently until 
late Fall. Bright red. 18-24 in. 75c. each, $7.50 per dozen; 2-3 ft. $1.25 each. 
Floribunda (Weigela floribunda.) 7 to 8 ft. A new red, resembling Rosea in habit of 
growth, but bright red. One of the better shrubs. 18-24 in. 75c. each, $7.50 per dozen; 
2-3 ft. $1.25 each, $12.50 per dozen. 
Rosea (Weigela rosea). 7 to 8 ft. Best known and most extensively planted of the Pink 
Weigelas, blooming abundantly in June. 2-3 ft. 85¢. each, $8.50 per dozen; 3-4 ft. $1.25 each, 
$12.50 per dozen. 
WINTER JASMINE (Jasminum nudiflorum). Prostrate grower. Used for covering banks 
and walls. Profusion of yellow blossoms in early Spring, usually March. 3 yr. clumps, $1.00 
each, $10.00 per dozen; 4 yr. clumps, $1.50 each, $15.00 per dozen. 
; WHITE FRINGE (Chionanthus virginica). Very 
| showy shrub, 12 to 15 feet in height. Large, leath- 
and aay bpayes) meAee sot ee drooping, 
white flowers in May, followe y large, purple 4 < a 
berries, A native of Virginia, but hardy And Canny Viburnum Carlesi (Fragrant Viburnum) 
sTown over a wide area. Hspecially useful near 
streams, affording a pleasing effect when planted in 
front of Weeping Willows and other drooping trees. 
3-4 ft. $1.25 each, $12.50 per dozen; 4-6 ft. $2.00 q 
each, $20.00 per dozen; 6-8 ft. $3.00 each, 
WINTERBERRY (Ilex verticillata). 6 to 8 ft. A 
deciduous Holly, noted for its bright red, shiny ber- 
ries used at Christmas time for decorative purposes. oe q otection 
For best results, plant in groups of three or more. A hedge is ornamental, as well asit affords protection, 
Hardy from Maine-to Plondas (See siiwanarisas) costing less than metal, wood, or stone fences; requires 
18-24 in. 60c. each, $6.00 per dozen; 2-3 ft. $1.00 _ little attention other than some shearing, which is less 
each, $10.00 per dozen; 3-4 ft. $1.50 each, $15.00 expensive than the painting and upkeep of other fences. 
per dozen; 4-6 ft. $2.25 each. We especially recommend to you the Evergreen Amur 
River Privet. However, there are other varieties of 
plant material which can be used as a hedge. 
Planting—For a dense, compact hedge, we recom- 
mend 6 inches apart in a single row and pruning back 
BOXWOOD within 2 or 3 inches of the ground at time of planting. 
HEDGE AMUR RIVER PRIVET 
(LIGUSTRUM AMURENSE) 


Colonial Virginia Gardens are especially The Southern, evergreen type. Just as hardy as the 
noted for their beautiful Old Boxwood Hedges, California Privet and more beautiful because it retains 
which are still possible with our Standard its glossy green foliage throughout the average Winter. 
a rapid, ee eas a dense hedge in a 
‘ ; Sane : ; short time. May be kept sheared to almost any height 
starting with our Special Hedge Size. 12-15 in. from 1 to 8 feet. It by aio be used as a screen OE bee 
at $10.00 per dozen, $35.00 per 50, $65.00 per ground where, if permitted to grow freely, it affords a 
190. Recommend planting 18 inches apart, profusion of white flowersin May and large quantities of 
shiny, blue berries which hang on throughout Winter. 
(See illustration.) 
Boxwood and may be had at a small cost by 


50 100 250 500 1000 
1 yr., 18-24 in... .$6.00 $10.00 $22.50 $40.00 $ 75.00 
Well branched 
2 yr., 2-3 ft....10.00 18.00 42.50 80.00 150.00 
3 yr., 3-4 ft....13.50 25.00 60.00 110.00 200.00 
CALIFORNIA PRIVET 
(LIGUSTRUM OVALIFOLIUM) 
One of the oldest and best known of the hedges. Not 
as extensively used asthe Evergreen Amur, but planted 
farther north. Dark, glossy, green foliage, somewhat larger 
than the Amur River. Similar in habits of growth, but 
not evergreen. 
Well Branched: 
50 100 250 500 1000 
2 year, 18-24 in......... $8.00 $15.00 $35.00 $67.50 $125.00 
2 year, 2-3 Ibcwen see: 10.00 18.00 42.50 80.00 150.00 
2 year, 3-4 fli... 25055 13.50 25.00 60.00 110.60 200.00 


BARBERRY THUNBERGI 
4 See page 16 for Barberry Thunbergi, which is also ex- 
Evergreen Amur River Privet tensively used for hedges, 
