64 ELLWANOER & BARRY'S CATALOGUE. 



HAL.ESIA. Silver Bell. Halesie, Fr. 



H. tetraptera. Common Snowdrop Tree. A beautiful large shrub, with 

 pretty white, bell-shaped flowers in May. It is distinguished by its four-winged fruit, 

 which is from one to two inches long. One of the most desirable shrubs. See cut. 81.00. 



HIBISCUS. Althaea, or Rose of Sharon. Etbisch, Ger. Alth^a, Fr. 



The Althaeas are fine, free growing, flowering shrubs, of the easiest cultivation. 

 Very desirable on account of blooming in August and September, when scarcely any 

 other tree or shrub is in blossom. 



H Syriacus var. flore pleno fol. variegatis. Variegated-leaved 

 Double Purple-flowered Alth^a. A conspicuous variety, with the foliage finely 

 marked with light yellow, and producing double purple flowers. One of the finest varie- 

 gated-leaved shrubs. 75 cents. 



*var. ppeoniflora. Rosy purple flowers ; dwarf grower and very free 

 flowering. 



var. purpurea. Single Purple Alth^a. 



var. purpurea flore pleno. Double Purple Altjuea. 



var. rubra pleno. Double Eed Althaea, 



var. variegatis flore pleno Double Variegated, or Painted 

 Lady Alth^a. White, with purple outside. Petals shaded pink. 



The following are very desirable varieties of quite recent introduction. We have 

 flowered them, and can recommend them. 



var. Boule tie Feu. Large, very double, well-formed flowers, of a beauti- 

 ful violet red color. Plant vigorous. 



var. carnea flore pleno. Flowers large, double, flesh color; blooms 

 early. 



var. Due cle Brabant. Flowers large, very double, and of a reddish 

 lilac color. A very free bloomer, and one of the best varieties. 



var. Lieopoldii flore pleno. Large flowers, very double, flesh color 

 shaded rose; leaves laciniated. 



var. ponipone pourpre. Large flowers of purplish red color. 



var. totus albus. Single, pure white, very fine. 



var. violacea flore pleno. Flowers medium size, double, of violet lilac 

 color, free flowering, one of the best. 



HYDRANGEA. Hortensie, Ger. Hydrangee, Fr. 



The native species are handsome shrubs of medium size, with fine large leaves, 

 generally of a light green color, and perfectly hardy. The recent introductions from 

 Japan and China, are particularly interesting and valuable. H. panicuhtta grandiflora, 

 is remarkable in foliage and flower, and being perfectly hardy, is a great acquisition. 

 The other Japanese varieties, like the H. kortensia, require protection in winter. They 

 should be grown in pots or boxes, and wintered in the cellar, and in summer placed 

 along walks under the shade of trees. H. Otaksa is a marvel in its way, and is specially, 

 adapted for this purpose. 



H. Hortonsia. Garden, or Changeable Hydrangea. Native of Japan, 

 introduced in 1790. An elegant, well-known plant, with large leaves and large globular 

 heads of rose-colored flowers ; usually grown in pots or boxes ; in the north requires 

 protection out of doors in winter. 



