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Facts Asout Decipuous Hence 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 64). 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 
91 GC 7511—Boxwoop, Common (Buxus sempervirens). Evergreen. Grows 
toabout 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 ds a single specimen. Vigorous l-yr. plants. Hardy in Zones 1-5. 
8 to 12-in. size. Bare Root. Prepaid....... SRE CICHIND Lcd Or cectede eeenete 3 for $4.19 
12 to 15-in. size. Bare Root. Prepaid......... a Ghar2ol OF esaeieseeie ons 3 for 6.25 
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. 
Privet, 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 3 through 8, 
PrRIVET, 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 21 
ee. 
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. 
Cuinese Exim (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 GC 7511 second paragraph 
12 to 15 
(E) at left). 
12 to 18 | $2.95 $6.95 $12.95 
Barberry, Greenleaf 91 GC 5505 18 to 24 3.40 3.15 15.50 
12 to 15 3.70 8.50 14.95 
Barberry, Redleaf 91 GC 5502 15to18| 4.10 9.75 15.50 
A ; 12 to 18 2.40 5.50 10.50 
Privet, Amur River 91 GC 5506 18 to 24] 2.90 6.85 12.95 
F ; ; 12to18} 2.10 4.85 8.95 
Privet, California 91 GC $503 18 to 24} 2.60 6.15 11.50 
; 12 to 18 85c 1.85 SUS) 
piioseo Eun 91 GC 5512 | 13 524! 1.10 | 2.50 4.50 
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 
; A of in of Dense |1-row Q O 
Variety Height | Bloom Exposure Zones|Growth| Hedge [Hedge O- in. QO (eS Q 12 in # Ne a 
Barberry, Green.| 3-9 ft. Spring |SunorPt.Shade]} 1-9 Slow | 15in. |12in. 
Barberry, Red ..| 3-4 ft. Spring |SunorPt.Shade| 1-9 Slow | 15in. |12in. OO @) 
Boxwood......-- Asit ima |craenieaaters Sun or Pt. Shade} 1-5 Slow | 15in. |12 in. ; 
Bridal Wreath...| 7 ft. Spring |Sun or Shade 1-9 Fast pe 3-5 ft. Be sure your hedge has a well-drained location. The type of 
Chinese Elm....| 12 ft. .}...+.2-<- Sun or Pt. Shade} 1-9 Fast 3-5 ft. hedge should be determined by its purpose. For formal appear- 
Honeysuckle....} 10 ft. Spring |Full Sun 1-9 Fast ant 3-5 ft. ance, choose a trim, clipped hedge such as Privet. For a broad 
Privet, Amur....|12-15 ft. Spring |Sunor Pt. Shade 1-8 | Fast |9-12in. |12-2 ft. hedge, plants should be spaced alternately as shown in sketch 
Privet, California} 15 ft. Spring |Sun or Pt. Shade 1-6 Fast |9-12in. {14-2 ft. above. Tall hedges are used to enclose a garden or picnic area. 
Rose, Red Flor..| 3 ft. Summer |Sun orPt.Shade} 1-9 Fast 12in. |18 in. They also provide a protective background for perennials. 
Rose, Red Groot.| 4-5 ft. | Summer Sun or Pt.Shade| 1-9 | Fast 18 in, |18in, K es aaa ; ey feel 
Rose, Pink Groot.| 4-5 ft. | Summer |SunorPt.Shade| 1-9 | Fast | 18 in. |18 in. eRe See ketene ( BA WARDS 21 } 
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