HYDRANGEA 



No class of shrubs have showier flowers nor are more generally known, but we 

 ask attention to Hydrangea paniculata (not H. p. grandiflora) and H. qucrcifolia, as 

 two sorts which should be more generally planted. 



H. arborescens. (M) A native sort which does well in the shade. Foli- 

 age of fine color, and the white flowers, in flat corymbs, appear in June. 



H. Hortensis, var. Imperatrice Eugenie. (S) A strong grower, with 

 good dark green foliage and pink flowers in midsummer. Should have winter 

 protection. 



H. Hortensis, var. Japonica. (S) A dwarf grower; foliage dark green; 

 flowers blue. 



H. Hortensis, var. Otaksa. (S) A vigorous grower, of dwarf habit, 

 forming a dense bush. Foliage deep green; flowers pink or blue. Should 

 have winter protection. 



H. paniculata. (L) A vigorous grower, with light green foliage and 

 bearing in September large, upright panicles of creamy white flowers, the sterile 

 flowers turning later to purple. 



H. paniculata grandiflora. (L) This popular hardy shrub, having been 

 planted extensively during recent years, is now familiar to almost every one. It 

 is of easy cultivation, growing rapidly, producing in late July and August, 

 when bloom is scarce, showy flowers in immense terminal panicles, the weight 

 of the flowers bending the branches. The bloom lasts into autumn, when it 

 changes from white to shades of pink. To produce the best effects, it should 

 be planted in masses or with a background of other shrubbery. When grown 

 in beds or groups they should be planted about 2 feet apart in very rich soil. 

 Early in spring, before the shrubs begin to grow, cut them back so as to leave 

 only two or three inches of the new growth of the previous season and thus 

 insure a better display of flowers. (See plates on pages 81 and 82.) 



H. quercifolia. Oak-leaved. (M) A native of straggling habit, with 

 deep green, oak-shaped foliage, which turns to bronzy purple in the fall. The 

 purplish white flowers are borne in panicles. A good plant for shady places. 

 Prefers a moist soil. 



HYPERICUM 



Useful small shrubs of easy culture, growing well in sandy soils, and desir- 

 able for bordering shrubberies. 



H. aureum. (S) A compact grower, of stiff habit. The leathery bluish 

 foliage sets off the large golden yellow flowers, which are produced in cymes 

 in July and August and continue for a period of ten days. Useful in rocky 

 and shady places. Prefers a moist soil. 



H. calcinum. Aaron's Beard. (FD) A low, spreading plant, with dark 

 green, persistent foliage and very large golden yellow flowers. A useful ground 

 cover, thriving in sun or partial shade. 



H. hircinu-m. (S) A shrub of round, compact habit, with dark green 

 foliage, and in August very deep yellow flowers in clusters of two or three. 

 Needs a dry soil. 



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