THE PRACTICAL FLOWER GARDEN 



the spring. Blooms in July and August, when 

 few other shrubs are in blossom. A beauti- 

 ful shrub, growing very tall and straight, 

 and particularly good for high hedges. The 

 leaves are handsome, and the single and 



Japanese Maple. See page 201 



double cup-shaped flowers are purple, ma- 

 genta, pink and white. The white and pale 

 pink are lovely. 



Hydraxcjea paniculata grandiflora. 6 

 feet. Plant in the spring. Blooms the end of 

 July and August. Perhaps the best-known 

 of all summer shrubs. The blossoms, in dense, 



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