List of Ornamental Trees & Shrubs with Descriptions 83 



Hibiscus scMzopetalus The growth of this type is more upright 

 and rigid, with smaller leaves. The flowers are pendulous, 

 and beautifully crimped and laciniated. Colour veined scar- 

 let. 10 feet. Suitable for a warm corner, and may be trained 

 to advantage on a pergola. 



*Holmskioldia sanguined A fairly hardy shrub, bearing a pro- 

 fusion of brick-red flowers in large bunches, which hang a 

 long time. 6 feet. 



*Hydrangcas Hydrangeas love semi-shade and water, and are- 

 the happiest on the edge of a pond or stream. But one often, 

 sees them doing very well in the ordinary garden, especially 

 if somewhat sheltered by large trees or buildings. The huge 

 tresses of white, pink, or blue flowers are at their best ini 

 November and December. The colour of the flowers will be- 

 affected by mineral contents of soil, and a pink which may 

 be true in some districts may change to almost blue in others. 

 4 feet. The best are Thomas Hogg, white; sinensis, a true 

 blue ; hortensis, varies from blue to pink. H. variegata has 

 leaves blotched white, the flowers being poor. 

 ^Hydrangea paniculata is a hardier plant, more woody in growth^ 

 and loses its leaves in Winter. The pure white flower headj* 

 are very large, and last a long time. 5 feet. 



*Hypericum (St. John's Wort) A very dwarf shrub, with multi- 

 tudes of bright yellow blooms, produced several times during 

 a season. H. moserianum is the one most generally seen, but 

 there are better types which should be imported. They would 

 be quite successful all over South Africa. There is a varie-J 

 gated form of H. moserianum, called " tricolor." 2 to 4 

 feet. To the preceding may be added : 



H. henryii, a very vigorous bush, growing to 5 feet, an^ 

 full of flowers continuously. H. sinensis, dwarf (2 feet) ; 

 and H. calycinum, 2 feet, with fine foliage and very free, 

 flowering. 



Ixora coccinia Another very dwarf and compact shrub, of woody 

 growth, and covered in December and January with vivi- 

 scarlet corymbs of flowers. A glow of rich colour. 4 feet. 

 Tender. 



Jacaranda mimosaefolia A very handsome, fairly large tree*;- 

 with finely pinnate fern-like foliage, and glorious masses of 

 blue flowers in mid-Spring. This is a favourite street tree in 

 Durban. In cold districts it becomes deciduous and will do 

 well when once beyond a height of 6 feet. Shelter from frost 

 will be necessary for the first two Winters therefore. Fine 

 trees may be seen in Johannesburg, with partial shade from 

 cold winds. 30 feet. There is a white flowered form of ex- 

 actly the same type of growth. 



*Jasminum (Jasmine) Nearly all the Jasmines are semi-ciin> 

 bers, but most of them also form graceful drooping shrubs, 

 even without trimming or training. The star-like flowers 

 are very freely produced. J. gracillium, streptopus, have- 



