Deciduous Shrubs 
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Snowdrop Tree 
large, white, bell-shaped 
HALESIA. 
The beautiful, large, white, bell-shaped flowers, 
borne in prof&sibn in Mav, make a distinctive effect 
not eq>ialcd by ilriiy. other" shrub. 3 to 4 ft., 40 cts.; 
4 to 5 ft., 50 cts. ' ■ ■ ' ':■ 
HAMAMELIS 
Witch Hazel 
Hamamelis Virginica. 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. 3 to 4 ft., 40 
cts. ; 4 to 5 ft., tlO cts. 
HIBISCUS 
Althaea, or Rose of Sharon 
This is one of our best-known shrubs, and is a gen- 
eral favorite because of its free-flowering habit, and 
blooming late in the season when other slirubs are 
through flowering. It is valuable as a liedge plant. 
All varieties, except var. foliis variegatis and totus 
albus, 3to4ft.,40 cts. 
Hibiscus Syriacus, var. alba plena (Double White 
AltliEca). L. Large, double, white flowers, with 
scarlet throat. 
var. carnea plena. L. One of the most attractive 
of our collection. Flowers double, blush white, 
with dark center. 
var. Boule de Feu. L. A variety producing 
showy, semi-double, violet-red flowers. 
var. coelestis. L. Large single violet flowers m 
great profusion. . , . , ■ , 
var. Duchesse de Brabant. L. A double pink 
variety needed in every collection. 
var. fbliis variegatis. L. 'J'his is one of the most 
attractive of our va.riegat.e(l-lea,ved shrubs. Its 
dark green leaves are margined with a deep band 
of cream white. Flowers double purple. 2 to 3 ft., 
40 cts. 
var. Jeanne d'Arc. L. Very strong-growing 
plant, producing double white flowers. 
var. pulcherrima. L. Very fine double pink 
variety. 
var. totus albus. 2 to 3 ft., 40 cts. 
Snowball Hydruniiea. Hydrangea arborescens 
grandiflora 
HIPPOPHiE. Sea Buckthorn 
Hippophae rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn). L. 
Often forming a small tree. Thrives in the vicinity 
of salt water. Its lanceolate foliage is of grayish 
green, silvery beneath. A valuable shrub for sea- 
shore planting. 2 to 3 ft., 30 cts. 
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. 
Hydrangea arborescens. M. A native variety, 
with flat corymbs of white flowers. Grows well in 
the shade. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. 
var. arborescens grandiflora (Snowball Hydran- 
gea). New. The flower clasters are large, averag- 
ing 4 to 5 inches in diameter. Clolor is pure, snow- 
like white, blooming at a time when flowers are 
scarce. 18 to 24 in., 40 cts. 
H. nivea, or radiata. M. Large, heart-shaped fo- 
liage, bright and silvery beneath. These con- 
trasting colors produce a pleasing effect. Flowers 
are white, in flat corymbs. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. 
H. paniculata. L. This is a single form of the H. 
paniculata grandiflora, and in many respects a 
more plesvsing shrub. It is highly recommended m 
landscape planting. Blooms in September in up- 
right panicles. Flowers creamy white, turning 
later to purple. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. 
H. var. paniculata grandilSora. L. This variety 
is weU 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. Bush 
form: 2 to 3 ft., 30 cts.; 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts. Tree 
form: 3 to 4 ft., 75 cts. 
H. vestita. A new, hardy variety which comes into 
bloom about June 1. It forms a very stout bush, 
composed of many upright branches, 4 to 6 ft. 
high. The i)iire white flowers are borne in flat, 
round umbels. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. 
HYPERICUM. St. John's Wort 
Hypericum aureum. S. A showy shrub, more 
woodv than most species, of stiff, dense habit; the 
foliage is bluish ; flowers golden yellow from August 
until Octoher; prefers moist soil. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. 
H. densiflorum. A low-growing sort with stout, 
erect, densely leafy stems, with minute, bright 
yellow flowers in August. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. 
H. Moserianum. VD. The most attractive of all 
the varieties; dwarf and jiendulous habit; flowers 
are very large, glossv, deep yellow, lasting through- 
out the Summer; foliage is a deep, shining green; 
flne for ma.ssing; needs protection. 2 yrs., 35 cts. 
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. 2 to 3 ft., 36 cts.; 
3 to 4 ft.. 45 cts. 
var. lavigata. L. Much like the above, but 
produces much larger scarlet berries. 2 to 3 ft., 
40 cts.; 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts, 
