^Cr-omiOe//, Q^^m^ r^S B Flowering Shrubs 



Halesia tetraptera (Silver Bell) 



Halesia (Mohrodendron) 



Silver Bell Tree, or Snowdrop Tree 



Tetraptera (Mohrodendron carolinum). Silver 

 Bell. A shrub or small tree with narrow crown, bearing 

 a wealth of drooping, bell-shaped flowers in early spring. 

 Grows naturally from West Virginia and Illinois south- 

 ward to Florida and Texas, attaining its maximum 

 development in the North Carolina mountains. 

 Leaves oval, serrate, bright green, turning yellow in 

 fall. Fruit with four papery wings. 4 to 5 feet, 75 cts. 

 each. 



Hamamelis • Witch-Hazel 



Virginiana. Interesting because it is one of our last 

 native shrubs to flower, the welcome yellow blossoms 

 often appearing after the foliage has dropped. Hand- 

 some leaves with wavy edges, turning bright yellow, 

 orange and purple in autumn. It is usually found in 

 low, moist locations and along the banks of streams, 

 but does well in the shrub border. Attains a height of 

 from 10 to 15 feet. Each 



3 to 4 feet So 35 



4 to 5 feet 50 



Hibiscus. AlthfEa, or Rose of Sharon 

 See Althaea. 



Hydrangea 



Grand flowering shrubs, admirably adapted 

 for border planting either as specimen plants or 

 in masses. A moist, fertile soil with full or partial 

 sun is best adapted to their requirements. 



Arborescens grandiflora. Snowball Hydrangea. 

 The type grows naturally from New Jersey and Iowa 

 southward to Florida, but this new variety, of course 

 of garden origin, is one of the finest American shrubs. 

 Pure white, resembling H. otaksa in form. Thrives 

 best in a moist location. Each 



2 feet So 35 



Large plants 50 



Hydrangea, continued 



Paniculata. Panicled Hydrangea. A very hardy, 

 tall shrub from Japan. Flowers creamy white with 

 numerous rays, borne in large, upright panicles, 6 to 

 12 inches long. The sterile flowers change in age to 

 tones of rose and purple. Very ornamental, producing 

 charming effects when massed. Each 



2 to 3 feet $035 



3 to 4 feet 50 



Paniculata grandiflora. Large-flowered Hydrangea. 



Undoubtedly one of the most popular and showy shrubs 

 in cultivation. The flowers are almost all ray-like and 

 sterile, and are produced in immense panicles. Flowers 

 creamy white when fully developed, soon assuming 

 tones of rose and bronze on the exposed sides. When 

 cut, will last in excellent condition for many weeks. 

 This shrub requires severe pruning in early spring to 

 insure the largest flower trusses. Each 



2 to 3 feet $0 35 



3 to 4 feet 50 



4 to 5 feet I 00 



4 to 5 feet, standard form Si 00 to 2 00 



Radiata. Silver-leaved Hydrangea. An erect shrub 



5 to 6 feet tall, indigenous to the southern Appalachian 

 Mountain region. Leaves green, heart-shaped, silvery 

 underneath. Flowers creamy white in numerous, flat- 

 topped clusters with several large ray flowers on the 

 outer margin. Splendid for rocky banks and rock-gar- 

 dens. 3 to 4 feet, 50 cts. each. 



Hypericum • St. John's-Wort 



Free-flowering, yellow, very ornamental shrubs 

 blossoming in summer. Thrives in any well- 

 drained soil either in full sun or in partial shade. 



Mcserianum. Gold Flower. A small shrub of gar- 

 den origin growing about 2 feet high. Numerous nod- 

 ding branches are densely clothed with dark green 

 leaves which persist until seared by severe frost. The 

 flowers are very showy, golden yellow, with many 

 stamens. Very effective in mass plantings. 25 cts. each, 

 $2.50 per doz. 



