Trees and Shrubs 



snowdrop-like flowers together with its semi-pendulous habit of 

 growth making it a good addition to the shrubbery. The Hale- 

 sias delight in a light rich sandy soil and a sheltered situation. 



Propagate by layers in the open ground, and also by cuttings 

 of the roots placed in a cold frame in September. 



HYDRANGEA. 



Highly decorative, evergreen and deciduous shrubs. Hydran- 

 gea Hortensia, the most easily grown of any of the species, is a 

 universal favorite, flowering, as it often does, ten months of the 

 year, its handsome foliage and great trusses of pink, white or 

 purple sterile flowers giving a fine effect. It does best in a semi- 

 shaded situation in light sandy moist soil. If extra large panicles 

 of flowers are desired, cut the shoots back to within a foot of the 

 ground and thin the remainder of the flower stems to not over 

 six; manure them heavily and water them freely; the result will 

 be enormously large heads requiring stout stakes to support them. 

 It also makes an excellent vase plant for the porch or veranda, 

 the shade and shelter of the veranda being a very suitable light 

 for its development. 



Hydrangea paniculata is a valuable shrubby species for the 

 decorating of the shrubbery, having smaller leaves than the pre- 

 ceding and panicles also smaller and of a more pointed shape. 

 It requires a sunny warm situation and all the light possible. 



There are many varieties of the Hortensia, notably Dr. Hogg, 

 with pure white flowers, and Hortensia Japonica with blue 

 flowers. Some have variegated foliage. 



All are easily propagated by ordinary cuttings placed in sandy 

 soil in a cool frame in October. 



HYMENOSPORUM FLAVUM. 



This handsome evergreen tree is a native of Australia, has 

 smooth glossy bright, light-green leaves and bears masses of 



