Exochorda 
Pearl Bush. Vigorous grower attaining a height of six to eight feet. Dazzling white flowers 
in numerous terminal racemes. A narrow upright shrub which prefers a moist, fertile soil. 
2-3 ft. 75c; 3-4 ft., $1.00, each. 
Forsythia - Golden Bell 
One of the earliest shrubs to bloom and very early in the spring before the leaves appear 
they are completely covered with masses of rich golden yellow flowers. Their habit of 
growth varies from low and spreading to tall and upright, and height from 3 to 8 teet. tne 
foliage is dark green and they are well adapted for massing, while the upright forms make 
excellent tall hedges. They grow well in shady places. . . ^ . .. 0 . 
FORSYTHIA Fortunei (Fortune’s Golden Bell). The most upright of the Forsythias in 
growth and so the best for the background of shrubbery groups. Grows 6 to 8 feet high, 
with erect branches and handsome, broad, dark green foliage. One of the- best eaily- 
flowering shrubs. 2-3 ft., 50c; 3-4 ft., 75c, each. ... 
F. suspensa (Weeping Golden Bell). Drooping in habit, with slender branches strung with 
bright rosettes of brilliant yellow bloom very early in spring. Shiny green leaves, h me 
for covering rocks and slopes. 2-3 ft., 75c; 3-4 ft., $1.00, each. 
F. viridissima (Green-Stemmed Golden Bell). Erect and spreading green-barked branches 
reaching a height of 6 to 8 feet. Foliage assumes rich autumn tints and persists until 
early winter. The yellow flowers are a slightly darker shade than the others and witn 
twisted petals. Not dependably hardy in the extreme North. 2-3 ft., 75c; 3-4 ft., $1.00, each. 
HONEYSUCKLE, BUSH. (See Lonicera). 
Bloom of Hydrangea Pani 
culata Grandidora. 
Hamamelis - Witch Hazel 
Hydrangea 
HAMAMELIS virginiana. Bears blooms in late fall and 
early winter at a time when all other shrubs are dor¬ 
mant. The heart-shaped leaves give it a decorative ap¬ 
pearance but the chief attraction is the bright yellow 
flowers which seem to be so out of season. Under favor¬ 
able conditions will grow as high as 10 feet. 2-3 ft., <5c; 
3-4 ft., $1.00, each. 
Hibiscus - Althea; Rose of Sharon 
These tall growing, symmetrical shrubs with their vari¬ 
colored blossoms are most desirable for garden or formal 
plantings. In bloom from middle of July to September, a 
time when so few shrubs are in flower. Planted as a tall 
hedge they present a wonderful sight when in bloom and 
the foliage is attractive at any season of the year. 6 to 12 
feet. 2-3 ft.. 75c; 3-4 ft., $1.00, each. 
HIBISCUS anemonaefloms. Large, double red blooms. 
H. amplissimus. Double rosy red, blooming early. 
H. Ardens. A favorite variety with double, purplish blooms. 
H. Boule de Feu. Violet-red color; very double. Blooms late. 
H. Jeanne d’Arc. Pure white and double. One of the best. 
H. Lady Stanley. Very double; white with beautiful blush. 
H. La Reine. Double pink. 
There is no plant or shrub better known than the Hy¬ 
drangea, comprising some of the most showy plants in 
cultivation. It transplants easily and readily. Blooms 
the first season, has no insect enemies, is very reliable 
and hardy for all sections of the country. 
HYDRANGEA arborescens (Snowball Hydrangea). Has 
the appearance of a low-growing Snowball with its 
large flat clusters of white flowers in June and July. 
The most hardy of the Hydrangeas and especially use¬ 
ful for shady places. 6 to 8 feet. 2-3 ft., 75c; 3-4 ft., 
$1.00, each. 
H. paniculata grandiflora. One of the most popular shrubs 
in cultivation, and adapted to varied uses. May be 
planted in hedges, beds, groups, scattered among other 
shrubs in massed plantings, or planted alone as a 
specimen, and produces an attractive effect wherever 
placed. Flowers in August, in huge panicles from 8 
to 12 inches long, of a delicate pink changing to bronze 
and lasting until autumn. A very effective and desir¬ 
able shrub. 2-3 ft., 75c; 3-4 ft., $1.00, each. 
H. quercifolia. The oak leaved hydrangea. Light green 
leaves similar to an oak leaf. Pure white flowers in mid¬ 
summer borne in huge panicles. Autumn leaves color¬ 
ful. Thrives in partial shade with plenty of moisture. 
18-24 in., 75c; 2-3 ft., $1.00, each. 
Building a setting of Nature around a home so naturally it 
appears to have all grown up together is a dne art. 
The result is a charming home which 
gives us that rare pleasure, 
contentment. 
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