TREES AND SHRUBS FOR GARDEN AND PARK. 



practically acquainted with its value, at a season of the year when few or no flowers Flowering 

 are in evidence, will do their best to introduce it in quantity. The following are shrubs 

 all worthy of a place ; H. arborea, the " Mansak," (from Japan, flowers in January) : 

 H. japonica, H. j. Zuccariniana, H. mollis, and H. virginica, the "Witch Hazel." T. 



HEATH. See ERICA. 



HEDYSARUM MULTIJUGUM, with purple flowers, is a dwarf shrub belonging to the Order 

 Leguminosse. 



HIBISCUS SYRIACUS, forms a desirable class of deciduous flowering shrubs with malva-like 

 flowers. Although perfectly hardy in the Midland, Southern and Western counties, 

 and in gardens situated near the coast, they are not always reliable in Scotland 

 or the North of England. 



HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES, the " Sea Buckthorn," is a hardy deciduous shrub or small tree ; 

 when trained as the latter, and when covered with fine bright, orange-coloured 

 fruits, it is a very fine sight. It is most useful for the seaside, as it forms a 

 good wind screen for protecting other plants. It should be noted that both male 

 and female plants must be planted. S. 



HYDRANGEA PANICULATA, is a very useful subject for a mass ; H. p. grandiflora is a 

 larger-flowered form than the type. T. 



HYPERICUM. Very serviceable shrubs of varied types ; some forms grow 5 ft. high, 

 while others attain only i foot. The best forms are H. Androscemum, " Tutsan," 

 which grows 2 to 3 ft. high. The species H. calycinum (the Rose of Sharon), 

 H. Moserianum, H. Hookerianum, and H. patulum are the most useful. T. 



KALMIA. A genus of Ericaceae commendable for their very beautiful flowers, combined 

 with evergreen foliage. K. angustifolia, the " Sheep Laurel ; " K. glauca ; and 

 K. latifolia, the " Calico-Bush," are noteworthy species. Peat should be added when 

 planting. P. 



KERRIA JAPONICA, a pretty cottage shrub with slender branches, bearing yellow flowers in 

 great profusion. It is useful for nearly any situation ; the varieties are also good. 



LAURUSTINUS. See Viburnum. 



LEDUM LATIFOLIUM belongs to the Order Ericaceae, and requires similar treatment to 

 others of the same Order. L. palustre and L. p. dilatatum are both worth growing. 

 L. palustre is an excellent bog plant. 



LEYCESTERIA FORMOSA is a handsome shrub of distinct appearance ; it has white flowers 

 with purple bracts, and will grow well in nearly all soils. 



LILAC. See SYRINGA. 



MAGNOLIA is one of the most ornamental and attractive flowering trees or shrubs known, 

 but is not quite hardy as a bush in the North. M. conspicua, (syn. M. Yulan), 

 is a handsome deciduous species of erect growth, its numerous large white 

 flowers being very conspicuous and delightfully fragrant. M. Soulangeana is perhaps 

 better than its parents (M. conspicua x M. obovata) ; it is of similar habit, but 

 the flowers are shaded purple. The striking effect of the flowers, relieved against 

 the bare deciduous branches and the wall of a house can only be judged by those 

 who have seen them. The following are good and interesting species : M. 

 acuminata, the " Cucumber Tree ; " M. grandiflora, M. Lennei, M. macrophylla, M. 

 parviflora, M. stellata, and M. Watsoni. 



OLEARIA HAASTII is a most useful evergreen flowering shrub, excellent for the seaside. 

 O. macrodonta is a good town shrub. T.S. 



OSMANTHUS. An evergreen shrub effective in the border, and somewhat resembling a 

 holly; it has prickly foliage and bears small fragrant white flowers. The most distinct 

 varieties of O. aquifolius are O. a. ilicifolius, O. a. latifolius, O. a. purpureus, O. a. 

 variegatus, and O. a. rotundifolius, but O. Aquifolius is the most satisfactory. T.S. 



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