Hibiscus  speciosa.  Rosy  pink. 
Each        Doz.  100 
2  to  3  feet  $0  35    $3  00    $20  00 
P  3  to  4  feet   50     5  00 
^  H.  Van  Houttei.  Flowers 
white,  with  red  center. 
2  to  3  feet   35     3  00     20  00 
3  to  4  feet   50     4  00     25  00 
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other  Hibiscus,  continued 
include  single-  and  double-liowering  plants  that 
are  useful  in  groups  and  mass  plantings,  be- 
sides being  just  the  thing  for  a  hedge. 
Each       Doz.  100 
2  to  3  feet  $0  25    $2  50    $15  00 
3  to  4  feet   40     3  50     20  00 
4  to  5  feet   50     4  50     30  00 
OTHER  HIBISCUS 
We  have  a  large  quantity  of  Altheas  that  we 
have  grown  from  seed,  which  show  a  wide  diversity 
of  color,  in  shades  of  purple,  white  and  red.  They 
Hippophae 
Hippophae  rhamnoides.  Sea  Buckthorn.  (M)  A 
hardy  shrub  that  endures  exposure,  and  the  un- 
fertile soils  of  sandy  and  barren  places. 
2  to  3  feet  35  cts.  each,  $3.50  per  doz. 
HYDRANGEA 
Xo  class  of  shrubs  is  better  known  than  the  Hydrangeas,  because  they  include  some  of  the  most 
showy  flowering  plants  that  are  found  in  cultivation.  They  grow  easily,  have  no  insect  enemies,  and, 
with  the  exception  of  the  Hortensis  varieties,  are  reliably  hardy.  A  crowning  feature  is  that  they 
bloom  during  the  comparatively  flowerless  months  of  July  and  August. 
Hydrangea  arborescens.  (D)  .June  and  July.  A 
bushy  plant  from  our  native  woods,  with  corymbs 
of  white  flowers  in  June  and  July.  It  is  the  most 
hardy  of  Hydrangeas,  and  particularly  desirable 
for  planting  in  shady  places. 
Eacli        Doz.  100 
1^  to  2  feet  $0  25    $2  50    $18  00 
2  to  3  feet   35     3  50     22  50 
H.  hortensis,  var.  Mariesi.  (S)  This  plant  has 
large,  handsome  green  leaves,  and,  like  the 
other  Hortensis  or  garden  varieties  of  Hydran- 
geas, it  seldom  stands  more  than  10  degrees  of 
frost.  Yet  their  flowers  are  so  large  and  beauti- 
ful that  they  repay  the  expense  of  protection. 
The  flowers  of  this  particular  variety  are  blue. 
I5  to  2  feet,  heavy  clumps  .  75  cts.  ea.,  $6  per  doz. 
var.  monstrosa.  (S)  Recent  introduction,  larger 
flowers  than  the  variety  Otak^a  has,  which  is 
mentioned  below,  and  of  a  more  pronounced  blue 
color.  Each  Doz. 
1-vr.,  10  to  15  inches  $0  50    $5  00 
15  to  18  inches   60     6  00 
var.  Otaksa.  (S)  June  to  August.  Most  fre- 
quently seen  in  tubs  and  vases,  but  does  well  in 
somewhat  sheltered  places.  Ornamental  foliage 
and  beautiful  large  pink  and  blue  flowers. 
10  to  15  inches  .  .  .  .  50  cts.  each,  $5  per  doz. 
var.  ramis  pictis.  (S)  Our  stock  was  acquired 
in  France,  and  we  find  it  a  desirable  variety, 
with  purplish  black  branches  and  bluish  white 
flowers. 
10  to  15  inches  .  .  .  .  50  cts.  each,  $5  per  doz. 
var.  Thomas  Hogg.  (S)  June  to  August.  Simi- 
lar in  appearance  and  habit  to  the  above,  with 
huge  white  flowers.  Each  Doz. 
10  to  15  inches  $0  50    $5  00 
15  to  20  inches   75     6  00 
H.  paniculata.  (M)  August  and  September.  This 
shrub  is  increasing  in  popularity  because  it  is  a 
strong  grower ;  hardv ;  has  handsome  foliage 
and  good  bushy  habit.  The  panicles  of  white 
Hydrangea  paniculata,  continued 
bloom  are  more  open  than  those  of  the  Grandi- 
flora.  Can  be  used  by  itself  or  in  borders.  A 
splendid  plant  for  almost  any  purpose. 
Each        Doz.  100 
2  to  3  feet  $0  35    $3  00    $20  00 
3  to  4  feet   50     4  50     30  00 
4  to  5  feet   75     6  00 
var.  grandiflora.  Great-panicled  Hydrangea. 
(M)  From  July  to  September  there  is  no  shrub 
more  showy  than  this  favorite  Hydrangea, 
whose  branches  are  bent  beneath  the  weight  of 
the  huge  white  flower-clusters.  The  illustration 
on  page  51  shows  it  in  the  beauty  of  full  bloom, 
and  as  the  season  advances  the  panicles  fade 
into  tints  of  pink  and  red.  A  vigorous  grower 
HYDRANGEA  PANICULATA 
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