SOME OF THE OBJS'AMENTAL SHHUBS A^'D VLtfES. 359 



shape, and a full crop of flowers are produced annually, 

 the new growth must be cut back fully two thirds each 

 season in the dormant period. Tamarix Gallica is nearly 

 as hardy and desirable and is most generally planted east 



FIG. 99. Hardy hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora). 

 (After Maynard.) 



of the lakes, and in the South Tamarix Africana is mainly 

 used. 



342. The Buffalo-berry. This has been noted as a fruit- 

 bearing shrub (274). "\Vhen grown in groups the silvery 

 foliage attracts attention from afar, and when the loads of 

 scarlet fruit appear the contrast with the silvery foliage is 

 still more striking. In groups it is hardy everywhere, but 



