NURSERYMEN— PLANTERS 13 DECIDUOUS SHRUBS 
By planting to a definite plan, this result was secured in less than three years 
ELAEAGMUS Silver Thorn 
Elaeagnus angustifolia (Russian Olive). A large shrub with shiny 
green foliage. Flowers are yellow, fragrant, and very pretty. Berries 
yellow. A handsome and attractive shrub for specimen planting. June. 
E. longipes. The “Goumi” of Japan. A large attractive shrub with 
silvery green foliage. The fragrant yellowish flowers appear in May, 
followed by a profusion of scarlet-yellow fruits with an agreeable, slightly 
acid taste. 
EUONYMUS 
Spindle Tree • Burning Bush 
Euonymus alatus (Winged Burning Bush). A handsome shrub with 
bright green oval leaves, changing to crimson in fall. T he branches are 
broad and corky winged. 
E. atropurpureus (Burning Bush). A large hardy shrub with pale 
green leaves turning to yellow in fall. Bears a large number of purple 
flowers, followed by bright red fruits. Very handsome for lawn planting. 
E. europaeus (European Spindle Tree). A large tree-like shrub with 
dark green foliage. Flowers yellowish, followed by pinkish white fruits. 
A pleasing lawn specimen. 
EXOCHORDA • Pearl Bush 
Exochorda grandiflora. A neat-appearing shrub growing to 10 
feet. Leaves bright green above, silvery green beneath, fading to yellow 
in fall. Flowers large, white, produced in clusters. 
FORSYTHIA Golden Bell 
Forsythia intermedia (Hybrid Golden Bell). A fine lawn shrub on 
account of its size and attractiveness. Branches slender and arching; 
foliage lustrous dark green; flowers yellow, borne in great profusion. 
F. suspensa (Weeping Golden Bell). A good specimen shrub with 
graceful, drooping branches. Foliage is dark green; flowers yellow. 
F. suspensa Fortunei (Fortune’s Golden Bell). More upright in 
growth than the preceding. Leaves dark green, three-lobed; flowers 
yellow in April. 
F. suspensa Sieboldii. A low shrub with slender, drooping branches. 
Foliage lustrous green; flowers golden yellow. Has a pleasing palm- 
like appearance. 
F. viridissima (Dark Green Forsythia). A valuable shrub with dark 
green branches. Foliage very dark green; flowers golden yellow opening 
in early spring. 
HALESIA 
Halesia tetraptera (Silver Bell; Snowdrop Tree). A tall-growing 
shrub or small tree, with slightly drooping branches and dark green 
foliage. In early May it is laden with white, fragrant flowers resembling 
snowdrops. 
HAMAMELIS Witch Hazel 
Hamamelis virginica (Witch Hazel). A large spreading shrub. 
Leaves large and heart-shaped. Flowers are bright yellow, blooming in 
early fall. A good specimen shrub. 
HIPPOPHAE • Sea Buckthorn 
Hippophae rhamnoides. A large shrub with spiny branches. 
Foliage is gray-green above and silvery beneath; flowers yellow, produced 
in early spring. Berries orange-red, ripening in fall. An excellent hedge 
plant. 
HYDRANGEA 
Hydrangea arborescens (Wild Hydrangea). Grows to 8 feet tall. 
Foliage bright green, bluish underneath; flowers creamy white, borne in 
flat clusters. June. 
H. arborescens grandiflora (Snowball Hydrangea). A handsome 
low shrub, with large white flowers. Valuable for lawn and foundation 
planting on account of its long blooming period. May to August. 
H. opuloides Otaksa. A vigorous, dwarf grower, with healthy, dark 
green foliage. The most popular variety and a fine plant for tubs and 
vases. Numerous large and heavy flower-heads in either pink or blue 
shades. They require some winter protection. 
H. hortensis, New Hybrids. This is a remarkable strain of fine new 
varieties of this popular flower. They stand our winters well. If, how- 
ever, the buds should get injured they will bloom on the young shoots 
sprouting from below — this is the greatest feature about them. They 
come in different shades of pink, blue, and pure white. Strong and healthy 
field-grown bushes, ready to bloom. 
H. paniculata. Strong grower; open panicles of creamy white 
flowers. 
H. paniculata grandiflora (Large-flowered Hydrangea). We think 
this variety one of the most popular of all flowering shrubs. The foliage 
is a clear green. The flowers are pure white, changing to pink; large in 
size, and produced in large clusters. Makes an admirable hedge plant 
as it will .stand much pruning. To produce very large clusters of flowers 
this variety should be pruned each spring. Blooms from July to Sep- 
tember. 
H. quercifolia (Oak-leaved Hydrangea). A distinct shrub, with very- 
large leaves, deep green in summer, changing to beautiful colors in fall. 
Flowers white, borne in large clusters. A handsome ornamental shrub. 
HYPERICUM St. John’s-Wort 
Hypericum aureum (Golden Hypericum). A dwarf shrub growing 
to about 3 feet. Foliage bluish green above and paler beneath. Flowers 
yellow, nearly 2 inches across. Excellent for massing in front of taller 
shrubs. July to August. 
H. densiflorum (Dense-flowered St. John's-Wort). The leaves are 
long anti narrow; dark green. Flowers bright golden yellow. July to 
August. 
H. Kalmianum (Kalin's St. John's-Wort). Foliage bluish green; 
flowers yellow. A low-growing variety for massing. 
H. Moserianum. A valuable little plant, of dwarf, pendulous habit; 
foliage is deep, glossy green, contrasting well with the golden yellow 
flowers. Needs slight protection from northern winters. 
H. patulum. Grows to about 3 feet. Foliage pleasing green the 
whole year. Flowers bright yellow. Good for planting in front of tall 
shrubs, where its low, spreading growth hides their bare stems. 
H. prolificum (Shrubby St. John's-Wort). A low, dense shrub, 
growing to about 3 feet. Leaves shiny green; flowers golden yellow. A 
very handsome shrub in mass plantings. July to September. 
ILEX • Deciduous Holly 
Ilex verticillata (Black Alder; Winterberry). This fine shrub is 
famous for its sprays of scarlet berries which are much used for decorating. 
Bears white flowers in June. 
INDIGOFERA 
lndigofera floribunda. A pretty shrub bearing rosy flowers from 
June until November. 
ITEA • Virginian Willow 
Itea virginica. A low-growing shrub bearing an abundance of fra- 
grant white flowers. Foliage lustrous green, changing to red in fall. 
June. 
