Secrets of Ornamental Planting 



HIBISCUS, Altheas. Double red. A profusion of beautiful double 



red flowers in July and August. Bush upright growing to 5 ft. Altheas 



are familiar shrubs, deserving of more popularity. They grow almost 



anywhere from Canada to the southern coast. 



HIBISCUS, Altheas. Double purple. Very attractive in flower, 



being an unusually fine purple color. 



HIBISCUS, Altheas. Double rose. Double pink flowers similar in 



habit to the foregoing. 



HIBISCUS, Altheas. "Snowdrift." A profusely flowering single 



white variety. 



HIBISCUS SYRIACUS, Rose of Sharon. Fine single purple flowers 



in profusion. Fine for border planting; 6 to 8 ft. in height. 



HIBISCUS TOTUS ALBA, White Rose of Sharon. A beautiful pure 



white single variety. Bush 6 ft. in height. 



HYDRANGEA ARBORESCENS GRANDIFLORA (STERILIS). 



Hills of Snow. An erect shrub to 4 or 5 ft. with large white balls 

 of flowers in July and August, resembling the Snowball, but larger. 

 Very attractive planted in large groups in the border. 



HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA. A beautiful shrub 

 to 8 ft., bearing immense cone-shaped clusters of white flowers in 

 July and August; almost sterile; turns a bright pink, and finally, 

 to bronze, as they become older. Very attractive when planted 

 at the extremity of a neck of planting extending out on the lawn 

 or as specimen plants near the house. It should be cut back every 

 spring before growth starts. There is no shrub more showy than 

 this old favorite. 



LONICERA FRAGRANTISSIMA, Fragrant Bush Honeysuckle. 

 Sweet scented, white flowers, in May; not very showy. Height 4 to 

 6 ft. with dark green foliage. Sparingly in border where deep color 

 is desired. 



LONICERA GRANDIFLORA ROSEA, Pink-flowered Honeysuckle. 

 Large pink flowers, followed by red berries which are very showy 

 in late summer. Good border plant. Like others of this group, 

 it is hardy and transplants easily. 



LONICERA MORROWI, Japanese Bush Honey suckle. An open 

 spreading bush from Japan, bearing dark green leaves and white 

 flowers in May, followed by bright red berries, which are very 

 ornamental in late summer. Height 6 ft. Adapted to border planting. 

 LONICERA TATARICA ALBA. Large white flowers, followed 

 by very ornamental scarlet berries in August. A very useful shrub 

 for general planting; slender upright branches and excellent dark 

 green foliage. 



LONICERA TATARICA RUBRA. Deep pink flowers in May. 

 The bright red berries are very ornamental in late summer. Height 

 5 ft. Good for front of border planting. The flowers contrast 

 beautifully with the foliage. This and L. Grandiflora Rosea appear to 

 fine advantage when planted together. 



PHILADELPHUS CORONARIUS. Sometimes grows 10 ft. high. 

 Creamy white, and very delightfully fragrant. Flowers are produced 

 freely in May and June. Presents a very ornamental and attractive 

 appearance in the border. It is of spreading habit and its arching 

 branches should be allowed sufficient room to fully develop. 

 Good specimen plant on the lawn. Without hesitation, we commend 

 it to every planter. 



PHILADELPHUS CORONARIUS AUREUS, Golden Syringa. A 

 variety of P. Coronarius, with golden yellow foliage throughout sum- 

 mer. Flowers sparingly. Of compact growth, to 3 ft. Very effective 

 for edges of shrubbery. 



PHILADELPHUS GORDONIANUS, Gordon's Syringa. A fine 

 shrub, with flowers similar to the preceding, but later in period 

 of bloom and scentless. Grows to 12 ft. and is especially 

 adapted to the border where tall spreading plants are 

 desired. Practically immune from insect pests, and, 

 like the other varieties, 

 named, is a strong, vigorous 

 grower and thrives in partial 

 shade as well as in sunn" 

 locations. 



Spirea Billardi 

 "Pink Plumed Spirea." 



ROSA RUGOSA, Japanese Rose. A beautiful bush to 5 ft. with rich, 

 dark green crumpled foliage, which in itself, is sufficient to make this 

 sturdy rose a part of every ornamental planting. Flowers single 

 red or white, followed by large attractive orange-red fruits. Fine 

 for hedge and mass planting. 



RHUS COTINUS, Smoke Bush, Purple Fringe. A native ot 

 Europe, growing from 10 to 15 ft. high. The feathery flowers 

 are purplish and cover the entire bush, giving it the striking 

 appearance of smoke, from a distance. A good specimen plant 

 or for background in deep borders. 



RHUS GLABRA, Smooth Sumac. A tall shrub, 10 to 12 ft. in 

 height, with smooth bark. Flowers, July, produced at the end of 

 branches, followed by clusters of dark crimson berries. Bright 

 colored foliage; very attractive in autumn. One of the best 

 for massing in the border. 



RHUS TYPHINA LACINIATA, Cut Leaved Staghorn Sumac. Shrub 



PHILADELPHUS LEMOI- 



NEI, Lemoine's Syringa. A 



sweet-scented hybrid, smaller 



than the preceding, rarely 



exceeding 4 ft. Erect grow- 

 ing, with small foliage. 



Creamy white flowers in June 

 entirely cover the 

 plant. Used at 

 edge of border or 

 for entrance plant- 

 ings. 



PRUNUS TRIL- 

 OBA, Flowering 

 Almond. A Chinese 

 shrub which pro- 

 duces abundant pink, double rose-like 

 flowers before the leaves appear in the 

 spring. Very attractive. 



RHODOTYPUS KERRIOIDES, 

 White Kerria. Introduced from 

 Japan. 3 to 5 ft. high. Flowers white; 

 late May, followed by conspicuous 

 lustrous black seeds which cling to 

 the plant all winter. Foliage light 

 green, turning golden yellow the latter 

 part of summer. Requires little 

 attention and is one of the very best 

 ow shrubs. 



The Shrubs Illustrated Above 



/. An ideal planting about a cottage door, 



2. Persian lilac (Syringa persica). 



3. Rose Acacia or Moss Locust (Robinia 



hispida). 



4. Philadelphus coronarius (Fragrant Gar- 



land Syringa.) 



5. Japanese Rose (Rosa Rugosa) 



6. Golden Spirea (Spirea opulifolia aurea). 



7. Golden Elder (Simbucus aurea) . 



8. Philadelphus Gordonianus (Gordon's 



Syringa) . 



9. Allhea or Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus). 

 10. Tamarix Africana (Tamarisk). 



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