
CASHMAN NURSERIES, 
UN Ge; 
OWATONNA, MINNESOTA 

can be kept at any desired height by trimming, which 
should be done regularly and at close intervals to in- 
duce a heavier growth of foliage near the ground. 
Hedges where used in place of a fence, unless they are 
ot the flowering type, should be trimmed to maintain 
a tormal appearance. Those listed below are not 
classed as flowering hedges, but if grown in tree form, 
are more or less flowering. 
Amoor River Privet—The only one of the Privet 
family that is hardy in the Northwest. Upright in 
growth, very drought resistant and can be grown in 
shade. Stands any amount of trimming. When not 
kept cut bears white flowers followed by bluish-black 
seeds, 
Buffalo, Berry—A large growing shrub which makes 
a fine hedge, the effect of the light grey foliage being 
very striking. Very resistant to drought and winter 
killing. Has yellow flowers in June, followed by red 
berries which are edible. 
Barberry, Thunbergii—This pretty dwarf shrub is 
used more than any other for ornamental and hedge 
planting. It is remarkable for its dense spreading 
growth and attractive appearance. Starts early in the 
spring and is covered densely with small dainty leaves 
which color to a brilliant hue in the fall. Large quan- 
tities of red berries are produced which hang on 
throughout the winter, giving a very striking appear- 
ance. This variety does not harbor wheat rust and 
should not be confused with the Purple Leaf Barberry, 
which is under government quarantine. 
Buckthorn—Without doubt the 
known hedge plant grown. 
most universally 
Extremely rugged and 
hardy and stands any amount of pruning. Foliage 
dense and dark green. Very light bloomer. 
Caragana, Arbcrescens—Thrives in any well 
drained soil. Very compact in its growth and de- 
sirable for a medium or tall growing hedge. Har- 
dy in the most exposed locations. 
Hedgewood—This is something 
new in hedges 
and seems to be gaining in favor rapidly. Has ol- 
ive-green foliage and reddish-brown twigs. Will 
stand frequent trimming and also makes a beauti- 
ful high hedge when left growing. 
Lilae, Persian Purple—This rugged shrub when 
trimmed in hedge form presents a most pleasant 
appearance. The leaves are quite large and grow 
very prolifically when kept trimmed. It is very 
hardy and dense in growth, and can be trimmed to 
any form. 
Russian Olive—A very large growing shrub. The 
leaves are narrow and silvery white in color, Stands 
trimming well, perfectly hardy and easy to grow. 
Spirea, Van Houtii—Although one of the most 
popular of the flowering shrubs, it makes a beauti- 
ful trimmed hedge and can be trimmed to almost 
any desired shape. When used in trimmed form, 
foliage forms a very dense mass of green through- 
out the summer. As a flowering hedge, when left 
untrimmed it has no equal, producing a mass of 
beautiful white flowers in May and June. 

Shade and Ornamental Trees 

AMERICAN ELM FOR STREET PLANTING 

Ash, American, White or Green—A native of fine 
symmetrical outline; valuable for street and park pur- 
poses. Thrives best in North and South Dakota. 
Birch, Paper or Canoe—One of the handsomest trees 
in cultivation and a vigorous grower. When young 
the bark is dull brown, but changes as the tree grows 
older to a shiny, silky white, rendering it very attrac- 
tive. 
Birch, European, White—A distinct, native species 
of vigorous, rapid growth. . Bark white, leaves tri- 
angular, tapering and pointed. It is very hardy and 
will grow in sandy or rocky soil and in any climate. 
Box Elder, Ash-Leaved Maple—This species is easily 
distinguished by the pinnate leaves and greenish-yel- 
low bark. It grows rapidly into a large, spreading 
tree; found valuable for planting timber claims, shel- 
ter belts, ete., in the west where it endures both 
drought and cold. 
Catalpa, Speciosa—Very fine for shade and orna- 
mental purposes; never subject to the attack of insects. 
Ifardy in Southern Minnesota and the South. 
Chinese Elm, (UImus Pumila)—A very hardy specie 
extensively grown in Siberia and Northern China. 
The tree is not as large as our American Elm, but is 
very graceful and shapely. It has become very popu- 
lar in some localities on account of its ability to thrive 
on very dry soil and in extreme climates. It is a fast 

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grower, making a medium sized tree much sooner than 
the average shade tree. It is a wonderful tree for 
street planting as it reaches maturity earlier and does 
not become overgrown. 
Elm, American, White—This is the noble spreading 
and drooping tree of cur own forests. A fast grower, 
extremely hardy and in every way desirable for street 
and park planting. The American Elm is the first 
choice of the experienced landscape designer. 
Hackberry—A very handsome native tree of rapid 
growth and great vigor. Bears transplanting well. 
The character of its growth is similar to the Elm, 
the top 
though 
variety. 
is not quite so spreading as that 

Se 
CHINESE ELM SEVEN YEARS OLD * 
Horse Chestnut or Buckeye—This tree has an ele- 
gant pyramidal form with large, lobed leaves and 
showy upright panicles of white flowers. Tree hardy, 
vigorous and free from insect pests and is among the 
first trees to unfold its leaves in the spring. — 
Linden, American or Basswood—Rapid growing 
large sized tree with remarkable straight trunk; deep 
green, heart-shaped leaves and clusters of fragrant 
yellow flowers. 
