Peake 
a 
M7 Amioor Rider North Paioot 
_ formal effect and you can maintain a hedge of 
— AH2—-Dwarf 
oe Ideal Low Border or Edge. Charming, low growing plant that is hardy everywhere, 
_ the tall screen or background. It grows rapidly, 
AMERICAN ARBOR-VITAE HEDGE 
Our Fine, Hardy Plants Will Develop a Lovely Frame for Your Landsca 
(White Cedar). The Finest Ever- 
green for Hedges. See descrip- 
tion and prices for other sizes on page 25. On account of its beautiful lacy foliage, 
_ ease in transplanting, and the fact that it withstands shearing betier than any 
other variety, it is the most popular evergreen for hedge purposes. Plant 2 ft. 
apart in the hedge row; likes lots of moisture. This beautiful, year-round Ameri- 
_ can Arbor-Vitae hedge pictured above is growing on the Farm of Fred L. Meyer, 
_ a few miles north of Iowa Falls, Iowa. 
= 10 25 
EEE N Sie e Soe Cok $5.00 $9.00 
100 
_ (b) 12-18 in., light transplants, 2X $30.00 
(Ligustrum Amurense). The 
Country’s Greatest Formal 
Hedge. Hardiest of all Russian Privets, and the only Privet to use for hedge 
planting in the North. Thick, compact grower, with dense, shiny green leaves 
that remain on the plant until late in the season. Frequent shearing gives a very 
any desired height. Plant 12 
_ inches apart in the hedge row, seiting them deeply so that the lower branches 
_ come below the surface of the ground, then trim back the tops one-third to one- 
half to develop a dense, solid hedge from the ground up. See pic.ure on opposite 
_ page. 
10 25 100 
‘| 6-12 in., sturdy hedging ........................... $1.50 $3.00 $10.00 
by 12-18 in. transplants ..............-................ 2.50 5.00 15.00 
c) 2-3 ft. heavy, select .... Oe ae REE he aes Eo 3.50 7.50 25.00 
Blue-Leaf Arctic Hedging ae rn 
° rea Nana) 
and is so fine for edging. Very dwarf and bushy, with thick, fine foliage of love- 
ly 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 completely hardy and will thrive in almost any type of soil. 
10 25 100 
b) 1 ft.. sturdy hedging. pce te a yen $2.50 $5.00 $15.00 
c) 18-24 in., heavy, select ............................. 3.50 7.50 25.00 
Af is heen (Berberis Thun- 
a. Ts tie 2g 4 G Leaf Bartenry. bergi). Favor- 
ite, 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 pariial 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) 12-18 in., heavy transplants ........................ $3.50 $7.50 $25.00 
b) 18-24 in., select, heavy ............................. 4.40 8.80 30.00 
(Lonicera Tatarica Zabelli). 
Finest Tall Screen Hedge. 
(Improved Red Tartarian) for 
has thick, healthy foliage, an 
You cannot equal the lovely Zabel Honeysuckle 
bright red berries. Hardy in all seciions. Can be trimmed to form a medium 
4 abundance of beautiful dark red flowers in June followed by a good crop of 
ie 
AS—Duar Ninebarh. 
hedge, or will grow 8 to 10 feet high when allowed to develop naturally. Plant 24 
inches apart in the hedge row. 
10 25 100 
; fs 9-12 in., sturdy hedging .......................... $2.80 $5.50 $17.50 
b) 18-24 in., select Premasplcente aaa er ys 1 he 4.50 8.75 25.00 
New. Extra Hardy, Dense Growing 
Hedge. This dwarf strain of Ninebark 
, and it makes a splendid border or hedge. 
White flowers and red berries in season, with foliage richly colored in the fall. 
hedge 31/-4 ft. tall, or with a little clipping 
ant 12 inches apart in the hedge row. 
10 25 
$8.75 
100 
$25.00 
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vs 
pe—furnishing privacy without obstructing the view. 
shut off unsightly buildings or objects, or to give seclusion to the outdoor living room. 
3 : E16—American Arbor-Vitae. 
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OTHOMAGENSIS LILAC HEDGE 
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CHINESE HEDGEWOOD 
Use Ferris’ tall screen hedges to 
Ab6—Chinese HA. (Dwarf Ulmus Pumila) Very Hardy. 
Fast Growing, Good Looking, Low 
Priced. A great favorite all over the country. It grows extremely fast, is complete- 
ly 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) 2-3 ft. sturdy hedging ............................. $1.35 $2.60 §$ 7.85 
(b) 3-4 ft, sturdy hedging ............................ 1.65 3.00 10.00 
Finest Lilac for Hedges and 
S57—- Rethomagensi4 Lilac. Screens. Strong, upright grower, 
the plant heavily covered with large, lacy clusters of vivid rosy-lilac, leaves 
narrow and distinctive. Blooms just after the French Lilacs. Grows 8 to 10 ft. tall, 
and makes a wonderful background screen or hedge. Hardy everywhere. We 
offer another size on page 47. 
10 25 
Soi hola ufo Sno mensh Gee $7.00 $15.00 
100 
$50.00 
(a) 18-24 in., sturdy transplants 
— Koda “ liiflora Living Rose Fence. Rosa Multiflora is an ex- 
HAT. R Mi cellent, tight hedge fence for large areas, 
but is not suitable for small lawns. With its thick, intertwining branches and in- 
numerable thorns, it develops in a few years into an erect, 8-ft., stock-proof 
hedge. It holds down fence line weeds, it does not rob the soil around it, nor 
does it spread like the old Osage Orange. Wonderful for bird sanctuaries, a 
splendid snow fence, and ideal for erosion control; Rosa Multiflora has been 
strongly recommended by the State Conservation Board. In early June the plants 
are profusely covered with lovely white single roses; the leaves come early in 
the spring and stay on until late fall. It requires no clipping, no trairfing, no 
supports. Plant | ft. apart. 
25 100 
2 Sudo PSA TAPED SAO MES PEE Ree ee $2.50 $7.00 
HA. 5—Spirea Van Houtteé. ering Hedge. Planted 2 or 3 ft. apart 
and allowed to grow naturally, it develops a medium tall hedge of real grace 
and charm—beautiful in or out of bloom. Also makes a remarkably fine formal 
hedge when planted 1 ft. apart and kept sheared low, growing compactly to the 
ground. Entirely hardy, quick growing, and thrives well in sun or partial shade, 
(See full description on page 45.) 
9-18 in., hedging $12.00 
(Bridal Wreath). Magnificent Flow- 
10 25 100 
fa) 1 tovsturdy hedging 3.200..0 000.) . $2.00 $4.25 $15.00 
(b) 2-3 ft. select, heavy ......000000.000. 5.00 10.00 30.00 
R 24—G), a Gractendonrst Rose Beautiful Red Rose Hedge. 
Wonderful, hardy Rose that 
Protection. Grootendorst is the 
of bright carnation rose-red 
summer; handsome foliage. See color photo and more complete 
description at foot of page 10. Plant 2 ft. apart for close hedge. 
10 25 
Dots bing APs OU 5d Sone RAE Eee © oA ie $9.00 $21.25 $79.50 
Floribunda and Polyantha (Baby) Roses are 
ideal for hedges and borders. See fine offers 
on page 9. 
