NURSERY 
1947 SPRING CATALOG 5 

HEDGES—Beautify As They Serve 
There is nothing quite so effective for the boundaries of a lawn or property division 
as a hedge. 
It does not decay, nor does it require paint, but grows more beautiful, 
more effective, and consequently more valuable, year after year; a good hedge is an 
asset to any piece of property. The first cost of installing a hedge is its only cost, so 
that from an economical standpoint, it is less expensive than a fence. 
Dense, impenetrable 
hedges may be had if Barberry, Buckthorn or Alpine Currant is used. The hedge plants 
listed below are the hardy reliable kinds that have been giving the most satisfactory 
results under all conditions. 
ALPINE CURRANT 
Absolutely hardy, free from disease 
and insect pests, bright green foliage which 
remains on the plants until late in fall. 
Grows very bushy and is best variety for 
ornamental hedge from one to three feet in 
height. Plant fifteen inches apart. 
10 100 
12-18 Finch eee $4.00 $35.00 
18-249inch eee 5.00 45.00 
BUCKTHORN 
This not only makes a very ornamental 
hedge but is the best variety for protection 
as the branches are stiff and makes a 
stout hedge of any height from two to ten 
feet. This plant is very hardy, a vigorous 
grower, standing pruning exceptionally 
well. Plant 12 inches apart. 
10 100 
2-3 feet transplants —.............. $2.50 $23.00 
3-4 feet transplants -............... 3.50 30.00 
HONEYSUCKLE 
TATARIAN PINK— 
Sometimes used as a sheared hedge, 4 
to 6 feet high, but is unexcelled for a tall 
screen or border, growing 10 to 15 feet high. 
12 100 
P2e1 GR inchie ee ee $2.00 $18.00 
PESTS CY Ser re 7 ee Sele 4.00 35.00 
Wd CY] 6 Pease. Seen: eaten 7.50 60.00 
THUNBERG’S BARBERRY 
A graceful shrub becoming very beauti- 
ful in fall with its yellow and red leaves 
and red berries. Its dense growth and 
sharp briars make it a good hedge plant for 
protection from trespassers. Plant 12 to 18 
inches apart. 
10 100 
$20.00 
40.00 
12-18 inch transplants............ $2.50 
18-24 inch transplants, heavy 5.00 
SPIREA VANHOUTTE 
Often used as a sheared hedge but is 
especially adapted for use as a screen or 
snowbreak, planting them from 2 to 4 feet 
apart and allowing them to grow to their 
natural height of six or seven feet. 2-3 ft., 
$5.00 per 12; $38.00 per 100. 
TREES—For Service and Beauty 
ASH, American— 
This splendid tree is becoming recog- 
nized as one of our best shade trees and 
is being more extensively planted each 
year. It is clean, symmetrical, drought re- 
sistant, and long lived. For shade or for 
boulevard planting American Ash _ will 
please you. 8-10 ft., $2.00; 10-12 ft. $3.00. 
CUT-LEAF WEEPING BIRCH— 
You simply couldn't find a more beauti- 
ful or graceful tree than this Weeping Birch, 
with white bark, long drooping branches, 
and tiny finely cut leaves. It is effective 
when used in groups of two or three. Grows 
to about 40 to 60 feet. 5-6 ft., $3.00; 6-8 ft., 
$5.00. 
AMERICAN WHITE BIRCH— 
The White Birch is a medium sized tree 
native in Minnesota. The bark is particu- 
larly interesting and attractive when plant- 
ed near evergreens and red barked shrubs. 
6-8 ft., $2.50. 
AMERICAN ELM— 
A magnificent tree, growing 60 to 80 
feet high, with drooping, spreading 
branches, one of the grandest of our native 
trees, makes a beautiful lawn or boulevard 
tree. The prices are for well shaped speci- 
men trees. The measurement in inches 
means the diameter of the tree just above 
the ground. 6-8 ft., $1.25; 8-10 ft., $2.00; 
10-12 ft., $2.50; 2-2% in., $5.00. 
