ZILKE'S NORTHERN GROWN HARDY HEDGE PLANTS 
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 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 
6 for 65¢; 12 for $1.15; 25 for $1.85; 50 for $3.50; 
100 for $6.50; 250 for $15.00. 18 to 24 inch plants 
6 for 95¢; 12 for $1.65; 25 for $2.75; 50 for $5.00; 
100 for $9.00; 250 for $20.00. 
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 disease! 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. 12 to 18 inch plants 12 for $2.15; 
25 for $3.75; 50 for $6.75; 100 for 11.45. 2 year 
18 to 24 inch 6 for $1.70; 12 for $2.95; 25 for $4.85; 50 for $8.50; 
100 for $14.45. Heavy 3 year transplanted 2 to 3 foot, 6 for $2.15; 
12 for $3.50; 25 for $6.00; 50 for $10.50; 100 for $19.45. Extra 
heavy well developed for immediate effect, 3 to 4 foot, 6 for 
$2.75; 12 for $4.85; 25 for $9.00; 50 for $16.50; 100 for $29.95. 
THE RUST PROOF VARIETY 
RED BARBERRY — Similar to Green Barberry in all respects 
except color—is a brilliant red. In early spring, assumes a deep, 
bronzy red color, which it retains until fall, when it changes toa 
vivid orange, scarlet and red shades, far more brilliant than 
the ordinary Japanese Barberry. Strong 3 year transplanted 
i2 to 15 inch plants 55¢ each; 5 for $2.35; 10 for $4.15; 25 
for $9.00; 50 for $16.50. 
Our Barberry plants are 
not spindly 2 year seed- 
lings, as may be offered by others at 
Sizes, See Page 35. 
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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 year plants 18 to 24 inch 6 
for $1.25; 12 for $2.15; 25 for $3.65;; 50 for $6.25. 
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 berries gleam along the branches all winter. 
Grows in sun or partial shade. Rust-free type. Strong 3 
year transplanted, 12 to 18 inch 35¢ each; 5 for $1.55; 
10 for $2.65; 25 for $5.75; 50 for $9.95. Our barberry plants 
are well developed bushes, do not confuse them with 2 year 
seedlings, as may be offered by others at so-called low 
prices. For Larger Sizes See Page 35. 
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 plant- 
ing, as a single speciman, for screens, hedge—in fact any 
place you want a medium tall shrub. It grows in sun or 
partial shade. 12 to 18 inch plants 30¢ each; 6 for $1.85; 
12 for $3.35; 25 for $5.75; 50 for $9.95. For Heavy Trans- 
plants See Page 35. 
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 plant- 
ed for hedging by the millions. The plants we offer are well 
branched, especially selected for hedge planting. 18 to 24 
inch plants 12 for $1.40; 25 for $3.15; 50 for $4.50; 100 
for $7.95. 
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so-called low prices. For Larger 
LOMBARDY POPLAR —A unique and beautiful living green wall. 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. Hardy, healthy, 
thrives on poor soil. Branches from ground up. 18 to 24 inch size 6 for $1.75; 
12 for $2.95; 25 for $4.75; 50 for $8.25. 
DWARF BLUE-LEAF ARCTIC HEDGING 
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. 2 year 10 to 16 inch plants, 40¢ each; 5 for $1.75; 10 for $3.00; 25 
for $7.00. Heavy transplanted 5 year 20 to 30 inch, 75¢ each; 3 for $2.10; 
5 for $3.25; 10 for $6.00. 
Our Plants Are Well Developed for Immediate Effect 
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