& Sons 1907 nurseries . almost be called an evergreen, as its foliage is not shed until late in the winter, and thenonly in an exposed position. We mention some of its merits: It is very hardy, easily and quickly pruned;it will grow almost anywhere; can be kept down to 18 inches, or you can let it grow, if a screen is required,to 15 feet high; you may have it narrow or wide. Management.—As a general rule of guidance we offer the following brief hints on their management:After thoroughly working the soil of a strip at least G feet wide and as long as the hedge is to extend, opena tr
& Sons 1907 nurseries . almost be called an evergreen, as its foliage is not shed until late in the winter, and thenonly in an exposed position. We mention some of its merits: It is very hardy, easily and quickly pruned;it will grow almost anywhere; can be kept down to 18 inches, or you can let it grow, if a screen is required,to 15 feet high; you may have it narrow or wide. Management.—As a general rule of guidance we offer the following brief hints on their management:After thoroughly working the soil of a strip at least G feet wide and as long as the hedge is to extend, opena trench through the middle of the strip, and with a careful person to hold and range the plants, let one ormore assistants thoroughly pulverize and fill in the soil about the roots. Before setting, dip each plant in athin puddle of mud and place evergreens from 15 to 18 inches apart in the row. Deciduous shrubs, includingCalifornia Privet, should be but 9 inches apart. HARRISONS NURSERIES, BERLIN, MI). 23 Shade and Ornamental Trees. The above photograph shows bundles of five Nor-way Maples to the right that run 8 to 10 feet anda bundle of Silver Maples to the left. Otir ShadeTrees are taken up with full root as above have an exceptional fine block of Silver Maples,and solicit orders from parks, planters or otherswho desire them in larg-e quantities; also have ag-ood stock of Carolina Poplars, Lombard Poplars,Catalpas and other Evergreen. Norway Maple.—A distinct variety, with largebroad leaves of a deep, rich green, founded form,compact habit, stout, vig-orous g-rowth. One of thefinest of park, street, shade or large lawn a roug-h, crooked grower while young, butsoon develops in straig-ht, magnificent specimens. PRICE OF NORWAY MAPLES. Each. Dozen. Hundred. 7 to 8 feet $ $ $ 8 to 10 feet SILVER MAPLE. Maple — Silver-leaved (Acer dasycarpum).—Ahardy, rapid growing- native tree, attaining- a largesize; valuable for producing a qu
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