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E26—AMERICAN ARBOR VITAE 
(White Cedar} 
THE FINEST EVERGREEN FOR HEDGES 
See description on pages 27 and 30. On account of its beautiful lacy foliage, 
ease in transplanting, and the fact that it withstands shearing better than any other 
- yariety, it is the most popular evergreen for hedge purposes. Plant 2 ft. apart in the 
hedge row; likes lots of moisture. The beautiful, year-round American Arbor-Vitae 
hedge pictured above is growing on the farm of Fred L. Meyer, a few miles north 
of Iowa Falls, lowa. 10 25 100 
a) 12-18 in., light transplants ...............-...-..-- $3.50 $7.50 $25.00 
b) 18-24 in., light transplants ................-.--+--:- 4.50 9.50 35.00 
T58—WASHINGTON HAWTHORN 
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BEAUTIFUL FOR SCREENING AND BACKGROUNDS 
This splendid member of the Red Haw family develops an unusually attractive 
and long-lived screen at the back of the lot, or shutting off some undesirable view. 
You will delight in its irregular, whorled branches, the lovely white flowers in the 
spring and later the brilliant red berries in clusters. The luxuriant foliage takes on 
rich orange and scarlet tints in the fall. Even the winter aspect is picturesque. 
Larger sizes for lawn specimen planting are offered on page 40. Plant 3-4 ft. apart 
for effective screen. Each 10 5 
(a)sd-4 ft heavy 2097. sane eee enol $0.65 $6.00 $12.50 
Hé—THUNBERG'S BARBERRY 
(Berberis Thunbergi) 
FAVORITE HARDY, ALL-PURPOSE HEDGE 
Beautiful, rounded compact plant full of sharp thorns, and heavily covered with 
small, bright green leaves that turn to brilliant crimson in autumn. Scarlet berries 
load the branches in the fall and last long into the winter. Hardy everywhere, and 
will grow in partial shade as well as sun. Wonderful for hedges and ornamental 
clumps. Plant 12 to 18 inches apart in the hedge row, and may or may not be 
trimmed as desired. 10 25 100 
(a) 9-12 in., light hedging .................-.. 5. esses $1.50 $2.60 $ 9.00 
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CHINESE HEDGEWOOD 
Karl Ferris Nursery 
HAMPTON, IOWA 
H7—CHINESE HEDGEWOOD 
(Dwarf Ulmus Pumila) 
VERY HARDY, FAST GROWING, GOOD LOOKING, LOW PRICED 
A great favorite all over the country. It grows extremely fast, is completely 
hardy, and makes a very compact as well as a fine looking hedge. Thick branches 
are densely covered with artistic, fine leaves from early spring until late fall. The 
more you shear it, the more densely it grows. With close pruning, you can develop 
a beautiful 3-4 ft. hedge, or is especially suitable for 6-10 ft. screens and background 
hedges, Plant 1 foot apart; set the plants deeply and cut their tops back close to 
the ground. 
10 25 100 
(a) 18-24 in., sturdy hedging ...:...........-.--2--555- $0.90 $1.75 $ 5.00 
(b) 2-3 ft., sturdy hedging .................-...-.-+-5:- 1.20 2.25 7.25 
(c) 3-4 ft., sturdy hedging .................-.-- ee ee ees 1.65 3.00 10.00 
PLANTING DIRECTIONS for Hedges you will find on page 35. 
H8—DWARF BLUE-LEAF ARCTIC HEDGING 
(Salix Purpurea) 
IDEAL LOW BORDER OR EDGE 
Charming, low growing plant that is hardy everywhere, and is so fine for edg- 
ing. Very dwarf and bushy, with thick, fine foliage of lovely gray-blue-green. Just 
the plant for low edgings around beds or along walks, or in the formal garden. 
Plant 8 inches apart, and can be clipped formally or left natural. Single specimens 
are delightful in the rock garden. Discovered north of the Arctic Circle, it is su- 
premely hardy and will thrive in almost any type of soil. 
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