Hedge and Bordering Plants 
‘ROM the following list a hedge of any description can be selected, either formal, 







natural or defensive. 
The hedge is a part of the grounds and garden, and in every way is more pic- 
turesque than an artificial fence. 
As a general rule, hedge plants should be planted low and firm, so that the branches 
from the main stem apparently spring from the ground. In this way a solid hedge is 
acquired. In planting California Privet for hedge purposes, it is well to set the plants 
an inch or two deeper than the union of the lower branches with the main stem. This 
causes the plants to sprout close to the ground and form a close, thick hedge. If a dense 
ey is desired, prune back hard for two or three years, as this encourages growth from 
the base. 

ABELIA grandiflora. Glossy Abelia. For a 
low hedge up to 3 feet it is indeed difficult to 
find a finer subject. Its glossy foliage and all- 
summer bloom are most attractive. Will 
stand shearing very well. 1 to 11-ft., field- 
grown plants, 10 for $9.00; 100 for $75.00. 
BERBERIS Thunbergi. Japanese Barberry. 
A fine hedge plant having spray-like, spiny 
branches thickly covered with small leaves 
that turn to a beautiful red in autumn. During 
the winter months, the bright scarlet fruit is 
very showy. Will serve as a living barrier on 
corners of property. 1 to 11% ft., 10 for $3.50; 
100 for $30.00; 1000 for $275.00. 
B. Thunbergi atropurpurea. Resembles the 
Japanese Barberry above, but the leaves are 
deep red or purple and more lustrous. Habit 
much more erect. As the color ts not too strong, 
it will not clash in the border. 12 to 15 in, 
10 for $4.25; 100 for $37.50. 
CRATAEGUS Oxyacantha. English Haw- 
thorn. Single white flowers and fine foliage. 
Many of the old-fashioned English hedges are 
grown from this thorn. 10 for $10.00; 100 for 
$80.00. 
FORSYTHIA intermedia spectabilis. For 
early colorful bloom and good verdant foliage 
throughout the season, we highly recommend 
the Forsythia. 10 for $7.50; 100 for $60.00. 
LIGUSTRUM ovalifolium. California Pri- 
vet. Vigorous shrub of excellent upright habit. 
Large, glossy dark green foliage; one of the 
most popular hedge plants. Thrives in almost 
any situation and retains its foliage until late 
in winter. 2 to 3 ft., 10 for $2.50;. 100 for 
$20.00; 3 to 4 ft., 10 for $3.00, 100 for $25.00. 
SPIRAEA, Anthony Waterer. Flat heads of 
rosy pink flowers are borne all summer on 
these popular, compact shrubs. Dwarf nature 
and attractive foliage. 12 to 15 in., 10 for $9.00; 
100 for $70.00. 
VIBURNUM Opulus. European Cranberry- 
Bush. Very fine in flower; scarlet berries in 
midsummer afford contrast against the three- 
lobed, coarsely toothed leaves. The berries 
persist all winter. Grows 6 to 8 feet. .2 ft., 
10 for $8.50; 100 for $65.00. 
For local sales only 
PIERIS japonica. Andromeda; Lily-of-the- 
Valley Shrub. This is one of the loveliest 
shrubs in our entire collection, for there is not 
a season in the year when it does not attract Taxus H 
attention. The graceful sprays of flower buds ’ ™ “g 
are formed inthe autumn at the time when the 
foliage assumes glorious red and bronzy tints. 
But it is not until early spring that the buds 
open into creamy white flowers resembling 
lilies-of-the-valley. This shrub will be a 
lovely specimen in half shade or full sun. It 
grows to about 5 feet. 1 to 114 ft., B&B, 10 
for $30.00; 100 for $280.00. 


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TAXUS .- The Yews 
Taxus cuspidata capitata. Upright Japanese 
Yew. 15 to 18 in., B&B, 10 for $25.00; 100 
for $225.00. 
T. cuspidata nana. Dwarf Japanese Yew. ; ee att 
12 to 15 in., B&B, 10 for $32.50; 100 for $300.00 Buxus suffruticosa. See page 48 
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