. Hedge of Berberis Thunbergi California Privet—Ligustrum ovalifolium Of all hedge plants this is the most popular, and more of it is planted than all others combined. It is of free growth and suc- ceeds under the most adverse conditions, such as under dense shade of trees, where other plants would not exist. Strong plants, 2»- to 3 feet high, $ per doz.; $ per 100; $ per 1000. Berberis Thunbergi {Japan Barberry). Where a dwarf deciduous hedge is wanted, nothing equals this beautiful Bar- berry. Requires but little pruning to keep in shape. The leaves are small, light green, and t
. Hedge of Berberis Thunbergi California Privet—Ligustrum ovalifolium Of all hedge plants this is the most popular, and more of it is planted than all others combined. It is of free growth and suc- ceeds under the most adverse conditions, such as under dense shade of trees, where other plants would not exist. Strong plants, 2»- to 3 feet high, $ per doz.; $ per 100; $ per 1000. Berberis Thunbergi {Japan Barberry). Where a dwarf deciduous hedge is wanted, nothing equals this beautiful Bar- berry. Requires but little pruning to keep in shape. The leaves are small, light green, and towards fall assume rich, brilliant colors, the fruit or berries becoming scarlet. Ab- solutely hardy in all parts of the country. Plant 12 to 15 inches apart. Extra strong 3-year-old plants, 18 to 24 inches high, $ per doz.; $ per 100. For Red-Leaved Barberry —see page 44. Boxwood for Edging—(Buxus suffruticosa) Fine bushy plants in following sizes: 4 to 6 inches high, $ per doz.; $ per 100; $ per 1000. 6 to 8 inches high, $ per doz.; $ per 100; $ per 1000. For Boxwood specimens—see page 53. Vegetable Plants and Roots (Ready October is) Asparagus Roots. We can furnish the varieties listed below in selected one-year-old roots. We do not handle two-year or older stock, the one-year-old roots are used by all experienced growers and are the best size for transplanting. And they will be found the most satisfactory in the end. — Dreer's Eclipse. This variety is the result of a most careful selection and "breeding up" to the large type, yet retaining that delicate light green color and tender quality desired. 50c per doz.; $ per 100; $ per 1000. — Palmetto. An early green variety of good quality. 50c per doz.; $ per 100; $ per 1000. — Washington. The result of careful breeding, it grows large straight shoots, dark green in color with heavy overtone. The tips are tight and firm and do not open out or begi
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