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Deciduous Hedge Plants are an excellent investment for your home grounds 
.. a fence that actually improves with age, gets stronger and more beautiful 
every year. There’s norepairing to do—just prune it to make it grow heavier 
and thicker. These well-rooted plants may be kept as low as desired by care- 
ful pruning or allowed to grow tall and dense if desired. Some of the varieties 
will reach a height of 15 ft., give a colorful screen for greater privacy and pro- 
91 GK 7511—Boxwoop, Common (Buxus sempervirens). Grows to about 4 ft. 
tall..Small, close growing, bright green foliage all through the year—clips 
to almost sculptured lines. Perfect as border for mass plantings or porch boxes, 
or as a single specimen. Vigorous 1 yr. plants. Hardy in Zones 1-4. 
8 to 12-in. size. Bare Root. Prepaid. Each...$1.39; 3 for. .$3.98 
12 to 15-in. size. Balled and Burlapped. Prepaid. Each... 1.98; 3for.. 5.59 
BARBERRY, GREENLEAF (Berberis thunbergi). Low growing—3 to 5 ft. tall. 
Bushy, bright green foliage that turns a vivid red in the fall. Bush actu- 
ally provides color the year round, for its bright red berries cling all winter. 
Ideal for a protective hedge—the thorny branches form an almost impen- 
etrable barrier. Hardy—thrives even in light soil, and never needs trimming. 
BARBERRY, REDLEAF (Berberis thunbergi atropurpurea). Low growing—3 to 4 
ft. tall. One of the most colorful shrubs, its brilliant purplish-red foliage be- 
comes even more beautiful if planted in full sun. Turns a lustrous scarlet in 
autumn, then produces gay red berries that cling to the branches all winter. 
Privet, Amur River (Ligustrum amurense). Grows tall—12 to 15 ft. Densely 
branched upright vlant has large, lustrous green leaves, Quick growing 
and hardy, even in northern climates. Best in Zones 1 through 8. 
Privet, CALIFORNIA (Ligustrum ovalifolium). Grows tall—to about 15 ft. but 
may be pruned and kept low. Has dense, lustrous green foliage. Makes a 
fine formal hedge, upright, quick growing and easily sheared, Grows in 
almost any soil, resists temperatures down to 10°. Best for Zones 1 through 6. 
CONDENSED FACTS ABOUT HEDGE VARIETIES ON PAGES 14 AND 15 
tection, others grow low and require little or no trimming to form a hedge line. 
To give hedge plants the most advantageous start, they should be set out in 
spring or fall, and allowed a maximum of moisture for vigorous root develop- 
ment. Consult the chart at the bottom of this page for planting distances for the 
various types of hedge, and for help in estimating the number of plants need- 
ed for your space. Note those plants suited to your Zone and planting location. 
CurineseE Exim (Ulmus pumila). Grows to 12 ft. if left untrimmed, but may 
be kept pruned to any desirable height. Grows very rapidly to form a 
dense, compact hedge of dark green leaves. One of the first trees to leaf 
out in spring, and one of the last to drop its leaves in the fall. Thrives in any 
ordinary soil. Drought and heat-resistant. Long lived. Hardy in all Zones. 
Shipped Prepaid from Nursery. 
Prices OF HEDGE VARIETIES ON THIS PAGE 
State Catalog Number, Height and Quantity. Shipped Prepaid 
Common Name Cat. No. Size, In.| 10 for | 25for | 50 for 
8 to 12 (Individually pricedin | 
Boxwood, Common 91 GK 751] 12 to 15 second paragraph 
(E) at left). 
12 to 18] $2.30 $5.15 $9.25 
Barb 
arberry, coo 91 GK 5505 18 to 24 2.80 6.40 11.75 
12 to 15 2.50 5.50 10.00 
Barb , Redleaf : ; < 
gabenyasedicg Be Sp0e 75 to 18| 0 2.00 6.75 | 12.50 
Pri ‘ 12 to 18 2.00 4.50 8.50 
rivet, Amur River 91 GK 5506 18 to 24 2.70 © 6.00 11.50 
4 _ ; 12 to 18 1.95 4.15 7.50 
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rivet, California 91 GK 5503 18 to 24 2.50 550 : 10.50 
F 12 to 18 75c 1.25 2.15 
Chinese Elm 91 GK 5512 18 to 24 95¢ 2.00 3.00 
HOW TO PLANT A SINGLE RUN, OR BROAD, DENSE HEDGE 
| ; PLANTING For a Single Run Hedge For a Broad, Dense Hedge 
Period Hardy} Rate DISTANCES 
of in of Thick |1-row é (: O 
Variety Height | Bloom Exposure Zones|Growth| Hedge [Hedge 12 20 OC Q 12 ye \e ‘i 
Barberry, Green.| 3-5 ft.| Spring j|Sunor Pt. Shade} 1 to9 | Slow a eyshos, el Roe 
Barberry, Red ..| 3-4 ft.| Spring |SunorPt.Shade]1to9} Slow | I5in. |12 in, OO C) 
Boxwood........ 4 ft. Spring |SunorPt.Shade]1to4} Slow | 1Sin. |12 in. i 
Bridal Wreath...| 7 ft. Spring |Sun or Shade 1to9| Fast 3-5 ft. Be sure your hedge has a well-drained location. The type of 
Chinese Elm....} 12 ft. Spring |Sun or Pt. Shade] 1 to9 | Fast 3-5 ft. hedge should be determined by its purpose. For formal appear- 
Honeysuckle....} 10 ft. | Spring [Full Sun 1 to9| Fast Mey aN S-5.te ance, choose a trim, clipped hedge such as Privet. For a broad 
Privet, Amur... .j12-15 ft.|. Spring [Sun or Pt.Shade|1to8]| Fast |9-12in. | 2-3 ft. hedge, plants should be spaced alternately as shown in picture 
Privet, California] 15 ft. Spring |SunorPt.Shade|1to6| Fast | 9-12 in. |2-3 ft. above. Tall hedges are used to enclose a garden or picnic area. 
Rose, Red Flor..| 2-3 ft. | Summer [Sun or Pt.Shade] 1 to 9} Fast 12 in. |18 in. They also provide protection or background for perennials. 
Rose, Red Groot.} 3-5 ft. |} Summer |Sun or Pt. Shade] 1 to9 | Fast iin. | 18 in, 
Rose, Pink Groot.| 4-5 ft. | Summer |Sun or Pt. Shade} | to 9 | Fast 18 in. |18 in. [ cxspF WARDS 17 | 
