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EXOCHORDA 
This comparatively new genus is closely related to, 
and was separated from the spiraea. The only good 
species is the one described below, which is perfectly 
hardy, a vigorous grower and abundant bloomer. 
E. grandiflora. Pearl Flower. A remarkably con¬ 
spicuous and beautiful shrub when covered with its 
multitude of snow-white flowers, which are larger 
than those of any of its near congeners the spirteas. 
At maturity it forms a large shrub, clothed with 
handsome, smooth green leaves. A native of China. 
Blooms in May. 
FORSYTHIA. Golden Bell 
A valuable genus of shrubs from China and Japan, 
blooming very early in spring. Flowers yellow, 
drooping, borne in great profusion. Entirely hardy 
here and of the easiest culture. 
F. Fortunei. Fortune’s Fursythia. A strong-growing 
species, with stout, erect branches and rich green 
foliage, blooming in April and continuing for some 
time. It is a conspicuous object in the shrubbery. 
F. intermedia. Intermediate Forsythia. An excel¬ 
lent variety. Erect in growth, somewhat slender, 
very profuse in bloom. The foliage is medium and 
bright green in color. Said to be more hardy than 
/■'. anridissima. 
F. suspcnsa. Weeping Forsythia. This charming 
shrub is among the most graceful and attractive gar¬ 
den plants. The long slender shoots curve elegantly 
to the ground, and when covered by a wealth of 
bright yellow flowers, present a pleasing feature in 
any collection. 
F. viridissima. Golden Bell. A well-known species, 
hardy with us, and a rapid grower. It comes from 
the north of China and blooms early in May. 
Flowers rather paler in color than the others, but 
very profuse and attractive. 
HAMAMELIS. Witch-Hazel 
A small genus of shrubs; the single species being 
found all over the Atlantic states. The flowers ap¬ 
pear in little clusters late in autumn, during the fall 
of the leaf, and the fruit matures during the following 
summer. 
II. Vlrgininnn. Com mini IVilch-Hazel. This line i 
native shrub found in thickets and damp woods, 
has oval, toothed leaves and small yellow flowers. 
It is a valuable aid to the gardener in forming 
large masses of bright foliage. Hardy and of easy 
culture. 
HIBISCUS. Althaea 
A large genus of plants, both hardy and tender. 
I hose below are reliable shrubs, of great use in or¬ 
namental gardening. The flowers, both double and 
single, are very showy and open late in summer. 
They are of easy cultivation and not particular in the 
choice of soils. Often known as the " Rose of Sharon.” 
The following are all distinct and can be highly rec¬ 
ommended : 
II. Syriacus nmarnnthus. Rich purple; fine 
var, bicolor. Double, white, with red stripes 
var. carnca plena. White, tipped with pink, 
var. Comte des Flandres. bright maroon, 
var. Duchessc de Brabant. Deep crimson 
var. clegantissima. Bright pink, prettily striped 
var. Hear blanche." Pure white, single flower 
var. Jeanne d'Arc. Pure white; very full, and su¬ 
perior to any double white known. 
HIBISCUS Syriacus, var. paeoniflora. Large, double, 
pink. Beautiful. 
var. ranunculaeflora. White, with maroon center, 
var. sanguinea. Dark crimson, 
var. variegatus H. pi. Double, purple. Leaves va¬ 
riegated. 
var. “Violet claire.” Clear violet. 
var. Seedlings. Mixed colors; fine for screens. 
HIPPOPHOE. Sea Buckthorn 
A genus of small trees or large shrubs, with silky, 
grayish foliage. Their bright red berries are also 
quite attractive. Natives of Asia and Europe, but 
quite hardy here, and specially adapted for planting 
near the seacoast. 
H. Rhamnoides. Buckthorn-Like Hippophoe. The 
most reliable of the genus. Leaves linear-lanceo¬ 
late, minutely dotted above and silvery white be¬ 
neath. The fruit is bright orange-colored and 
showy. Branches end in a spine. 
HYDRANGEA 
Hardy and half-hardy shrubs, natives of the United 
States, China and Japan. In this latitude the more 
tender varieties need a slight protection, which is easily 
supplied by placing a barrel over them during winter, 
and Hlling the same with dry leaves. The splendid 
corymbs of flowers fully repay the little trouble ex¬ 
pended upon them. 
H. arborescens. Wild Hydrangea. A native species 
found from Pennsylvania and Ohio to Florida, 
chiefly along the mountain ranges. It is a vigorous- 
growing shrub, with mostly fertile flowers in flat 
cymes. Leaves ovate, pointed, green on both sides. 
H. Hortensia. Garden Hydrangea. A well-known 
old species from China, frequently used as a green¬ 
house plant, but which proves hardy with proper 
protection. Flower-heads large, showy, with a 
pretty pink tint, which changes to blue when iron 
filings or swamp-muck are mixed with the soil, 
var. cyanoclada (Syn., var. ramulis pictis). Red- 
Branched Hydrangea. This is a valuable and very 
showy form with dark chocolate-colored stems and 
large corymbs of bright red flowers. If unprotected 
during winter the old stems will be replaced with 
young shoots in spring. 
var. Olaksa. A meritorious variety from Japan, 
with very large corymbs of beautiful pink flowers. 
Of vigorous growth in moist, rich soil, and blooms 
freely even when quite young. 
var. Thomas Hogg. Another Japanese introduction, 
with snow-white corymbs of flowers, resembling the 
common snowball, although very much larger. It 
grows freely and is reasonably hardy. 
II. paniculata (Syn., H. deutziacfolia). Panicled Hy¬ 
drangea. A valuable Japanese shrub, with long 
panicles of white flowers, blooming earlier than its 
showy variety and in less compact trusses. It is, 
however, very conspicuous and beautiful, 
var. paniculata grandiflora. Great-Panicled Hy- 
di angea. 1 his is surely one of the best introductions 
of later years. Growth strong and erect, with im¬ 
mense panicles of snow-white bloom, if the soil is 
rich. It needs an annual and severe pruning to 
obtain the best results. Shown on page 23. 
II. radiala (Syn., FI. nivea , of Michx.). Snowy 
Leaved Hydrangea. A native of the southern 
states, but hardy and conspicuous with us. The 
ovate leaves are snow-white beneath and very hand¬ 
some. I he flat cymes are not very noticeable, but 
have rather large sterile flowers around the margins. 
