Untrimmed Hedge of Berberis Mentorensis Showing Perfect 
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Ligustrum iene (Chinese Privet) 
This is a very hardy Privet. It is upright, bushy and twiggy 
in habit and not too rapid a grower. It makes a beautiful 
dense hedge which is very formal and neat even though not 
pruned. In our part of the country, it usually remains ever- 
green. Exceptional weather conditions may cause it to drop 
part of its foliage late in winter. This, however, rarely 
happens here and it certainly would not occur where temper- 
atures are milder. Our plants originally were obtained from 
the Arnold Arboretum in Boston where it has proven to 
be most satisfactory even though foliage occasionally burns 
under extreme weather conditions as it also does in Mentor. 
It is a better and superior plant than Ligustrum amurense 
(Amur River Privet) and we recommend it wholeheartedly. 
Its medium rate of growth and fine texture are of great 
importance in the making of a fine hedge. We send out 
plants about 3 feet tall. Makes a complete hedge in 1 year. 
Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00, 100 $40.00 
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Regel Privet 
The true Regel Privet has for many years also been called |bota Privet. It is 
a dense shrub which grows to a maximum height of 5 to 6 feet. It is spread- 
ing and branching, and for that reason it makes a beautiful thick hedge. Regel 
Privet retains its foliage well and is almost evergreen. This is the popular hardy 
hedge plant. For hedges from 3 to 5 feet in height, it is perfect. We send 
plants about 15 to 18 in tall, which is the best size for transplanting and 
rapid dense growth. 
Doz. $8.00, 25 $15.00, 100 $55.00 
Natural Hedge Form 
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Che Best Barberry 
Drought Resistant Mentor Barberry 
No blight—no pruning. 
BERBERIS MENTORENSIS 
(Plant Patent No. 99) 
It has very stiff, upright growing branches and quite 
formidable thorns. Its foliage is heavy and thick and 
of perfect color—-a green as dark as the Japanese 
Yew. In hot and dry seasons or in localities where high 
temperatures go hand in hand with lack of rain, it 
never shows any signs of rust and discoloration of fo- 
liage no matter how hot or dry it may be. In Ohio the 
leaves remain green until after the holidays. In Kan- 
sas, Oklahoma, Utah, and the Southwest, Berberis Men- 
torensis is evergreen and considered the finest ever- 
green plant for hedges. It is amazingly satisfactory 
growing around areaways or close to dry foundation 
walls, and does an outstanding job in city gardens, 
either in single specimens or as a hedge. Its unusual 
ability to withstand heat and drought is nothing 
short of wonderful. Always good and clean looking, 
upright in growth, easy upkeep (requires really no 
pruning), and its tenacious foliage, more than 
compensates for the lack of berries. We heartily 
recommend Berberis Mentorensis to you. For hedges 
peta a single row, 15 to 18 inches apart for best 
effect. 
First—It is evergreen practically the year around. Think 
what that means. 
Second—Its sturdy, erect growth carries a thick, dark 
green foliage right down to the ground. Is never bare- 
legged. 
Third—When used for a hedge, its thorny, strong growth 
forms a formidable barrier to man or beast. 
Fourth—Needs no pruning. It is of erect growth which 
becomes dense when the plant is three or four years 
old. No upkeep! No pruning! 
Fifth—Combined in a foundation planting with ever- 
greens, it provides a beautiful and artistic contrast at 
very small expense and without elaborate preparation 
of soil. 
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