. Dreer's garden book : 1904. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. Hedge of California HEDGE PLANTS. CAI^IFORNIA PRIVET. 0f all ornamental hedge plants this is the most popular, and raore of it is planted than all others combined. Its foliage is a rich dark green, and is nearly evergreen, remaining on the plant until midwinter. It is of free growth, and succeeds under the most adverse conditions, such as under dense shade of trees, where other plants would not exist. T
. Dreer's garden book : 1904. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. Hedge of California HEDGE PLANTS. CAI^IFORNIA PRIVET. 0f all ornamental hedge plants this is the most popular, and raore of it is planted than all others combined. Its foliage is a rich dark green, and is nearly evergreen, remaining on the plant until midwinter. It is of free growth, and succeeds under the most adverse conditions, such as under dense shade of trees, where other plants would not exist. The most advantageous manner of planting is in double rows, the two rows being about 8 inches apart. The two smaller sizes of plants here offered should be set 10 to 12 inches apart in the row—alternating the plants—while the larger sizes may be set from 12 to 15 inches apart. In order to secure a dense kedge from the base up, the plants should be severely pruned the first two seasons. 15 to 18 inches high, $ per 100 18 to 24 24 to 30 30 to 36 36 to 42 4 00 per 1000. " " " " " " " " OSAGK ORANGE. This is still used extensively on farms and along highways, but is seldom used in private gardens. It makes a strong and defensive hedge that will turn cattle; should be planted in double rows 6 to 9 inches apart in the row. Strong 2-year-old plants, $ per 100; $ per 1000. BERBERIS THUNBERGII. Where a low, dwarf, deciduous hedge is wanted nothing- equals this beautiful Barberry. It is of spreading habit, grow- ing extremely thick right from the base, and requires but little pruning to keep it in shape. The leaves are small, light green, and towards fall assume rich, brilliant colors, the fruit or berries becoming scarlet. Strong, bushy plants, 18 inches high, $ per 100; $ per 1000. ROSA RUGOSA (Ramanas Rose). Both the red and white-flowering form of these beautiful Roses are f
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