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THE BAY STATE NURSERIES, NORTH ABINGTON, MASS. 
HALESIA. Silver-Bell 
Halesia Carolina. L. The beautiful, large, white, 
bell-shaped flowers, borne in profusion in May, 
make a distinctive effect not equaled by any other 
shrub. 2 to 3 ft., 40c; 3 to 4 ft., 50c. 
HAMAMELIS. Witch-Hazel 
Hamamelis virginiana. L. This is one of our best 
native shrubs, making strong growth much like 
the Hazel. Showy yellow flowers appear after 
the ripening of the leaves in November when other 
shrubs are dormant. 2 to 3 ft., 35c; 3 to 4 ft., 
40c. 
HIBISCUS 
Althaea, or Rose of Sharon 
This is one of our best known shrubs, and is a general 
favorite because of its free-flowering habit, and bloom- 
ing late in the season when most of the other shrubs are 
through flowering. It is valuable as a hedge plant. 
Prices: All varieties, except otherwise noted with an 
asterisk (*), 3 to 4 ft., 40c. 
Hibiscus syriacus albus plenus. L. Large. 
double white flowers with scarlet throat. 
H. — Boule de Feu. L. A variety producing showy 
semi-double violet-red flowers. 
H. — caeruleus. L. Double blue flowers; very 
showy variety. 
H. — coelestis. L. Large single violet flowers in 
great profusion. 
H. — Duchesse de Brabant. L. A double pink 
variety needed in every collection. 
*H. — foliis variegatis. L. This is one of the most 
attractive of our variegated-leaved shrubs. Its 
dark green leaves are margined with a deep band 
of cream-white. Flowers double purple. 2 to 3 
ft., 40c 
H. — Jeanne d'Arc. L. Very strong-growing plant, 
producing double white flowers. 
H. — Lady Stanley. L. One of the most attractive 
of our collection. Flowers double, blush white, 
with a dark center. 
H. — • pulcherrimus. L. Very fine double pink 
variety. 
H. — purpureus plenus. L. The double purple 
Althaea. 
*H. — totus albus. M. Produces single pure white 
flowers. A dwarf grower. Makes a beautiful 
hedge. 2 to 3 ft., 40c. 
HIPPOPHAE. Sea Buckthorn 
tHippophae rhamnoides. L. A large shrub with 
spine-tipped branches. Flowers yellowish, pro- 
duced in short clusters in spring. Berries bright 
orange-red, maturing in early autumn. Valuable 
for sea-shore planting. 3 ft., 35c 
HYDRANGEA 
This is one of the best known shrubs in America. It 
should be planted in good soil, with plenty of moisture, 
in order to produce the best results. In poor soil its 
beauty is lost. The bushes should be pruned severely 
in winter or early spring. They bloom on the new 
growth. 
Hydrangea arborescens. M. A native variety with 
flat corymbs of creamy white flowers; grows well 
in the shade. 2 to 3 ft., 35c. 
H. — grandiflora alba (Hills of Snow). New. The 
flower clusters are large, averaging 4 to 5 inches in 
diameter. Color is pure, snow-white, blooming 
from June to middle of September. Suitablef or 
shady as well as sunny positions. 18 to 24 in., 
30c; 2 to 3 ft., 40c. 
H. nivea, or radiata. M. Large, heart-shaped 
foliage, bright and silvery beneath. These con- 
trasting colors produce a pleasing effect. Flowers 
are white, in flat corymbs. 3 to 4 ft., 35c. 
fH. paniculata. L. This is a single form of the 
H. paniculata grandiflora, and in many respects 
a more pleasing shrub. It is highly recommended 
in landscape planting. Blooms in September, in 
upright panicles. Flowers creamy white, turning 
later to tones of rose and purple. 2 to 3 ft., 35c 
fH. — grandiflora. L. This variety is "well known, 
being found in almost every garden. Its large, 
cone-shaped heads of white flowers turn late to 
pink and red. The plant should be given plenty 
of water, and be severely pruned every spring in 
order to produce large flowers. We offer this 
variety in both bush and standard form. Bush 
form, 2 to 3 ft., 30c; 3 to 4 ft., 40c; Tree form, 
3 to 4 ft., 60c. 
HYPERICUM. St. John's Wort 
Hypericum aureum. S. A showy shrub of stiff, 
dense habit; the foliage is bluish; flowers golden 
yellow from August until October; prefers moist 
soil. 2 to 3 ft., 40c 
H. Moserianum. VD. The most attractive of all 
the varieties; dwarf and pendulous habit; flowers 
are very large, glossy, deep yellow, lasting through- 
out the summer; foliage is a deep shining green; 
fine for massing; needs some protection. 2 and 
3 years, 40c 
ILEX. Deciduous Holly 
Ilex verticillata (Winter Berry). L. A very orna- 
mental shrub with upright branches and light green 
foliage; its bright scarlet berries remain on the 
branches until midwinter and are very decorative. 
2 to 3 ft., 30c; 3 to 4 ft., 40c. 
ITEA. Virginian Willow 
Itea virginica. M. Of upright, somewhat slender 
habit; the flowers appear late in June, and are 
fragrant, white, in erect terminal racemes, giving 
it a greenish white effect; the foliage changes to a 
rich crimson in autumn. 1 H to 2 ft., 35c. 
Hydrangea grandiflora alba 
