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after flowering. A mass of golden-yellow flowers 

 in March or April. 



Genista hispanica (Spanish Furze), * feet ; G. sagit- 

 tate. 



Hamamelis arborea (Japanese Witch Hazel), 6 to 10 

 feet ; H. zuccariniana. 



Hedera (Ivy). It must not be forgotten that several 

 varieties form bushes. These are known as Tree 

 Ivies, and are invaluable in shady spots. 



Hibiscus syriacus, 6 to 7 feet. 



Hydrangea Hortensia (Common Hydrangea), 4 to 8 

 feet ; H. paniculata grandiflora, 4 to 8 feet. Pruned 

 back hard before starting into growth in spring, this 

 can be kept dwarf, and if liquid manure is given the 

 heads of creamy-white flowers in early autumn are 

 very fine. 



Hypericum calycinum (Rose of Sharon), i foot. 

 Grows well under trees. H. moserianum, 2 feet. 



Ilex Aquifolium (Common Holly). A familiar and 

 handsome evergreen tree. The best variegated 

 varieties are Golden Queen, Hands worth Silver, and 

 Silver Queen. /. crenata (Japanese Holly). 



Jasminum nudiflorum (Winter -flowered Jasmine), 

 Common White Jasmine. Both for walls or to ramble 

 over some support. 



Kerria japonica, 5 feet. This little-known shrub 

 should be more grown ; its yellow flowers are small 

 but pretty. Flore-pleno is a popular variety. 



Laburnum. 



Ligustrum ovalifolium aureum (Golden-leaved Privet), 

 Z.. sinense (Chinese Privet). 



