Facts Asout Decipuous HEDGE PLANTS. Hedges on these two pages are termed 
deciduous because they drop their leaves in winter (Unless otherwise noted). 
These varieties are all field-grown and are shipped to you free of disease and 
true-to-name. (See Wards Nursery Stock Warranty on Page 63). All plants are 
well rooted, and may be kept as low as desired by careful pruning, or al- 
lowed to grow tall and dense. To give hedge plants the most advantageous 
91GM7511—Boxwoop, Common (Buxus sempervirens). Evergreen 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, 
porch boxes, or as a single specimen. Vigorous l-yr. plants. Hardy in Zones 1-5, 
8 to 12-in. size. Bare Root. Prepaid. Each........ SAO ESOL eitenctals $4,19 
12 to 15-in. size. Bare Root. Prepaid. Each........ CAO OHOr 
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. 
Privetr, Amur RIver (Ligustrum amurense). Grows tall—12 to 15 ft. Densely 
branched upright plant has large, lustrous green leaves. Quick growing 
and hardy, even in northern climates. Best in Zones | 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 20 AND 2] 
start, they should be set out in spring or fall, and allowed a maximum of mois- 
ture for vigorous root development. Consult chart at bottom of page for plant- 
ing distances, and for help in estimating number of plants needed. Note 
plants suited to your zone and planting location. The right choice, properly 
planted, will be one of the best investments you can make for your home 
grounds, Plants improve with age and grow more beautiful every year. 
(H) CHINESE Etm (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 plants to leaf 
out in spring, and one of the last to drop its leaves in the fall. In fall foliage 
turns red in the north, but remains green southward. Thrives in any ordinary 
soil. Drought and heat-resistant. Long lived. Hardy in all Zones. 
Prices OF HEDGE VARIETIES ON THIS PAGE 
State Catalog Number, Height and Quantity. Shipped Prepaid 
Common Name Cat. No. Size, In.| 10 for | 25 for | 50 for 
8 to 12 (Individually priced in 
Boxwood, Common 91 GM 7511 TAs eras second paragraph 
(E) at left). 
12 to 18} $2.95 $6.95 $12.95 
Barberry, oe 91 GM 5505 18 to 24 3.40 3.15 15.50 
12 to 15 3.70 8.50 16.00 
Barberry, Redleaf 91 GM 5502 15 to 18 4.10 9.75 18.50 
; : 12 to 18 2.40 5.50 10,50 
Privet, Amur River 91 GM 5506 18 to 241 2.90 6.85 12.95 
: F ; 12 to LS e2erO 4.85 8.95 
Privet, California 91 GM 5503 18 to 24 260 6.15 11.50 
: 12 to 18 85c 1,85 3.25 
eee eae 9VGM S912 | 13 10241 siio | 250 | 450 
HOW TO PLANT A SINGLE ROW, OR BROAD DENSE HEDGE 
For a 1-Row Hedge For a Broad, Dense Hedge 
PLANTING 
Period Hardy| Rate DISTANCES 
5 ‘ of in of Dense |1-row ; Q O 
Variety Height| Bloom Exposure Zones|Growth| Hedge |Hedge 18 in. O O QO 12 in ah \e my 
Barberry, Green.| 3-5 ft. | Spring |SunorPt.Shade}/1to9} Slow | l5in. {12 in. 
Barberry, Red ..| 3-4 ft. | Spring jSunorPt.Shade}1to9] Slow } 1l5in. | 12 in. O5O @) 
Boxwood........ 7A Rd A Set Sun or Pt.Shade]1to5]| Slow |} 15in. /12 in. n 
Bridal Wreath...| 7 ft. Spring |SunorShade lto9 | Fast 3-5 ft. Be sure your hedge has a well-drained location. The type ot 
Chinese Elinee dla iets ake eee 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 AR 3-5 ft. ance, choose a trim, clipped hedge such as Privet. For a broad 
Privet, Amur.’.../12-15 ft.| Spring |SunorPt.Shade/1to8} Fast |9-12in. 14-2 ft. hedge, plants should be spaced alternately as shown in sketch 
Privet, California] 15 ft. Spring |SunorPt.Shade|1to6] Fast |9-12in. |13-2 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 a protective background for perennials. 
Rose, Red Groot.| 4-5 ft. | Summer |Sun or Pt. Shade} 1 to9 | Fast 18 in, |18in. K this Book f ay 
Rose, Pink Groot.| 4-5 ft. | Summer |Sun or Pt.Shade]1to9} Fast | 18in. |18 in. Bere moe Lon SRI ONG 12 [. 2 WARDS 15 
ordering and year-round reference. 
