32 W. B. Whittier & Co., South Framingham, Massachusetts. 
HIBISCUS— Althea, or Rose of Sharon. 
A fine class of upriglit habit, with grayish winter bark, broad, deep green, deeply 
lobed foliage, and a profusion of flowers in midsummer. While specimens are found 
far to the north of us, yet well drained, protected situations are usually essential to the 
best results with this native of Asia Minor. Valuable for individual lawn planting,*or 
for grouping with other shrubs. 
HIBISCUS Syriaous (Single Purple A.). L^. Showy, single, purple flowers. 2 to 
3 feet, 25 cts. 
H. — , var. foliis variegata (Buist's Variegated-leaved A.). A choice variety, with 
foliage beautifully variegated with creamy white and green. Choice for contrast 
effects. 2 to 3 feet, 35 cts. 
H. — , var. flore plena (Uouble Purple A ). 2 to 3 feet, 25 cts. 
H. — , var. rubra plena ( Double Red A ). 2 to 3 feet, 25 cts. 
H. — , var. totus albas (Single White A.). A most charming variety, bearing a pro- 
fusion of single, immaculate white flowers. One of the choicest and very effective. 
2 to 3 feet, 35 cts. 
H. — , var. variegata fl. pi. (Double Variegated-flowered A.). 2 to 3 feet, 25 cts. 
HIPPOPH/E— Sea Buckthorn. 
HIPPOPH.ffi rhamnoides. io-. Of vigorous, dense, upright growth, with spiny, dark 
twigs, very thickly clothed with bright silvery gray willow-like foliage. Incon- 
spicuous flowers, followed by bright orange berries. Choice for contrast effects, 
thriving even in poor soils and under seashore exposures. 2 to 3 feet, 35 cts.; 3 to 
4 feet, 50 cts. 
HYDRANGEA. 
An indispensable class of easiest culture, with broad, healthy, rich green foliage, 
and producing a wealth of flowers in late summer, when blooming shrubs are not 
common. Useful for single lawn planting, and particularly effective in groups or for 
belt planting. 
HYDEANGEA arborescens. Med. Of broad, rounded habit of growth, with oval, 
light green foliage and flat heads of light flowers. 2 feet, 25 cts. 
H. paniculata (Panicled H.). jO?-. A vigorous, broad, irregular-topped shrub, 
with showy, oval, dark green foliage and large terminal clusters of creamy white 
flowers, borne in greatest profusion in late August. 2 to 3 feet, 35 cts. 
H. — , var. grrandiilora (Large-panicled H.). A deservedly popular variety, in 
which the dense, showy, terminal panicles often attain a breadth and length of a 
foot, with flowers white tinged with cream, and turning to charming shades of 
pink and purple with age. One of the most effective late-blooming shiubs grown. 
2 to 3 feet, 35 cts ; 3 to 4 feet, 50 cts. 
H. — , var. grrandiflora, Tree Form. Specimen shrubs, trained to a single trunk- 
like stem, and with a den.se, rounded top Under such conditions fine specimens 
can be produced, giving the effect of a small lawn tree. $1. 
H. radiata. Sm. to Mcii. A very choice species, with broad, very handsome, heart- 
shaped foliace, with deep bluish green upper surface and very distinct under- 
surface. White flowers in showy Hat heads. Very effective for lawn and belt 
planting, from the contrast color effect produced by the disturbance of the foliage 
by the wind 2 to 3 feet, 35 cts. 
H. vestita. Med. Of dense growth ; very similar in foliage and flower effect to 
Hydrangea paniculata, but bearing its flowers at least a month earlier than the 
better known form. 2 to 3 feet, $1. 
HYPERICUn— St. John's Wort. 
HYPEKICUM aureum. Sm. A dense, globular bush with thick, oval glaucous-green 
foliage, completely studded for several weeks during midsummer « ith its wealth 
of showy, large, golden yellow flowers. One of the choicest, to 2 feet, 25 cts. 
