Beautiful Amoor River Privet 
ROSA MULTIFLORA HEDGING 
LOW-COST, LIVING FARM FENCE 
Much has been said about the Rosa Multiflora in 
the leading farm magazines, its low cost and high 
value when used as a stock fence or for windbreaks. 
It is very hardy. Has white blooms in the early 
spring. The attractive plants grow 6 to 8 feet tall and 
about 5 to 7 feet wide, does not require clipping or 
trimming, when used for lawn or hedge can be pruned 
to any desired height. Grows dense enough to keep 
all types of animals in their place. Plant this hedging 
material this spring at our low price. It will take 
about 3 years before it will turn stock. Plant about 
12 inches apart for best results. 12 to 18 inch plants, 
12 for $1.15; 25 for $1.95; 50 for $3.65; 100 for $6.75; 
500 for $30.00; 18-24 inch, 12 for $1.85; 25 for $3.15; 
50 for $5.50; 100 for $9.45. 
AMOOR RIVER PRIVET—Most popular, low cost 
hardy hedging for the North. Produces an abundance 
of dark green, glossy leaves on upright branches. Free 
from insects and diseases! White flowers in clusters, 
and berries. Set plants 10 to 12 inches apart. Can be 
clipped any time during summer and kept desired 
height and shape. Also used unclipped for foundation 
plantings around tall buildings, and for screens along 
alleys. 3 yr. 18 to 24 inch transplanted plants, 10 for 
$2.25; 25 for $5.00; 50 for $8.50; 100 for $14.50; 3 yr. 
ZILKE’'S NORTHERN GROWN HARDY HEDGE PLANTS 
RUSSIAN MULBERRY—Hardy in all states—never win- 
ter kills. Superior to other kinds, as it makes a dense hedge 
from the ground up. Unlike most other hedging varieties 
as to growth and shape of leaves; very attractive foliage, 
making an outstanding and beautiful hedge, altogether dif- 
ferent than old common varieties. Cannot be surpassed for 
tall hedges to hide unsightly views, or can be pruned to any 
height desired. Be the first in your locality to get started 
with this outstanding hedge. 2 yr. plants, 18 to 24 inch, 6 
for $1.00; 12 for $1.85; 25 for $3.00; 50 for $5.25; 100 
for $8.75. 
GREEN BARBERRY—A very popular low growing hedge. 
Untrimmed it makes a dense, rounded hedge 2 to 3 feet tall 
and almost as wide, but it can be trimmed to any desired 
height and width. The foliage is bright green, turning a 
beautiful orange-scarlet in the fall and the bright red ber- 
ries gleam along the branches all winter. Grows in sun or 
partial shade. Rust-free type. 2 yr. plants. 9-12 inch, 5 for 
$1.05; 10 for $1.85; 25 for $3.75; 50 for $6.75; 100 for $12.00; 
2 yr. 12-18 inch, 35¢ each; 5 for $1.45; 10 for $2.45; 25 for 
$4.85; 50 for $8.85; 100 for $16.00. 
SPIRAEA VAN HOUTTI (Bridal Wreath)—This shrub has 
done more to beautify the homes of America than any other. 
It is by far the most popular and widely planted, it, makes 
good everywhere. Can be used for foundation planting, as a 
single speciman, for screens, hedge—in fact any place you 
want a medium tall shrub. It grows in sun or partial shade. 
2 yr. Transplants, 18-24 inch, 3 for 90c; 10 for $2.75; 3 yr. 
Heavy Transplants, 24-36 inch 45c each; 3 for $1.20; 10 
for $3.50; 3 yr. Extra Heavy Transplants, 36-48 inch, 65c 
each; 3 for $1.75; 10 for $5.00. 
CHINESE ELM—It can be kept trimmed to a medium 
height or grown as a taller screen. The more you trim it, 
the more dense and compact it gets. Grows so rapidly that it 
will make a hedge in just a few months. Perfectly hardy 
and planted in every state, sturdy, beautiful, fast-growing 
and priced very low. As it becomes known, it will be planted 
for hedging by the millions. The plants we offer are well 
branched, especially selected for hedge: planting. 12-18 
inch, 12 for $1.20; 25 for $2.35; 50 for $3.50; 100 for $6.00. 
Heavy Transplanted, 24 to 30 inch plants, 10 for $2.65; 25 for 
$5.75; 50 for $10.00; 100 for $18.50; 3 yr. Extra Heavy, Trans- 
planted, 30 to 36 inch, 10 for $3.35; 25 for $7.00; 50 for $12.50; 
100 for $23.50. 
THE RUST PROOF VARIETY 
RED BARBERRY-—Similar to Green Barberry in all respects ex- 
cept color—is a brilliant red. In early spring, assumes a deep, 
bronzy red color, which it retains until fall, when it changes to a 
vivid orange, scarlet and red shades, far more brilliant than the 
ordinary Japanese Barberry. 2 yr. Field Grown Plants, 9-12 
inch, 5 for $1.45; 10 for $2.50; 25 for $5.00; 50 for $9.00; 100 
for $18.00; 2 Yr. Field Grown, 12-15 inch, 45c each; 5 for $1.85; 
10 for $3.00; 25 for $7.00; 
50 for $13.00; 100 for 
$24.00. 
LOMBARDY POPLAR—A unique and beautiful living green wall. 
ee 
Barberry Hedge 
Set 
Lombardy Poplars 1 foot apart and cut the tops off straight like a hedge. 
Makes a solid wall through which no animal can crawl. 
thrives on poor soil. 
prices see page 38. 
DWARF BLUE-LEAF ARCTIC HEDGING 
IDEAL LOW BORDER OR EDGE 
Charming, low growing plant that is hardy everywhere, and is fine for 
edging. 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 supremely hardy and will thrive in almost 
any soil. Strong 12 to 15 inch plants, 45c each; 10 for $4.00; 25 for $8.50; 
50 for $15.00. 
Hardy, healthy, 
Branches from ground up. Transplanted trees. For 
Lombardy Hedge 
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