Rutherford, N. J. Flowering Shrubs 
FOTHERGILLA major. A hardy, densely branched 
shrub, little known but of great merit for small 
gardens. Bears fragrant white flowers in early sum¬ 
mer and displays brilliant autumn foliage. 
Each Each 
\y 2 to 2 ft.$1 50 I 2 to 2M ft.$2 00 
FRANKLINIA (Gordonia) alatamaha. A choice 
ornamental shrub or tree and one of the rarest. Dis¬ 
covered by Bartram in Georgia in 1790. The few 
trees now in gardens are all from this source, as no 
wild trees were ever found afterwards. Aug. 1. 
Each Each 
2 to 3 ft. (in pots) $3 00 | 6 to 7 ft.$7 50 
GORDONIA alatamaha. See Franklinia. 
HAMAMELIS japonica. Japanese Witch-Hazel. Yel¬ 
low flowers. The earliest bloomer of all the shrubs. 
They appear in January, if weather is not too severe. 
4 to 5 ft., $4 each. 
H. vernalis. Witch-Hazel. The pale yellow flowers are 
very fragrant, and appear even in January, but close 
during very cold weather. 2 to 3 ft., $1.25 each. 
H. virginiana. Witch-Hazel. The fringed light yellow 
flowers are fine in mass planting. They are in full 
bloom in November. Leaves heart-shaped. 
Each Each 
3 to 4 ft.$0 75 I 5 to 6 ft.$1 25 
4 to 5 ft. 1 00 [ 8 to 10 ft. 3 50 
HIBISCUS • Rose of Sharon 
Very upright and much used in formal plantings. 
Produces large, showy flowers in August when few other 
flowers are in evidence. They are sometimes listed as 
Althaeas. 
Hibiscus syriacus, Ardens. Double; rose-violet. 
August, September. 3 to 4 ft., 60 cts. each, $5 for 10. 
H., Boule de Feu. Displays an abundant crop of 
double red flowers. August, September. 3 to 4 ft., 
60 cts. each, $5 for 10. 
H., Jeanne d’Arc. Semi-double white flowers. August, 
September. 3 to 4 ft., 60 cts. each, $5 for 10. 
HYDRANGEAS 
Probably the most extensively used shrubs in 
America, and so popular that many other fine shrubs 
have been overlooked. They are woody shrubs growing 
to noble proportions. 
Hydrangea arborescens grandiflora. Hills of Snow. 
This shade-loving variety grows 3 to 5 feet high and 
makes a fine and lasting display of enormous flower- 
heads in July and August. 3 to 4 ft., 75 cts. each, 
$6.50 for 10. 
H. opuloides acuminata. A very hardy variety much 
used in the shrubbery border. Blue flowers. 2 to 
2 J^ ft., $2 each, $18 for 10. 
H. opuloides Mariesi. Bears dark blue flowers from 
August 1 to October. Extra-fine plants, $1.50 each, 
$13.50 for 10. 
H. paniculata grandiflora. Peegee Hydrangea. 
Everybody knows this variety with its great 
panicles of white flowers which eventually turn 
pink. July, August. Each 10 
2 to 3 ft.$0 60 $5 00 
3 to 4 ft. 70 6 00 
Standards, 5 ft. high. 1 50 
H. quercifolia. Oak-leaf Hydrangea. The large, oak¬ 
like leaves are brilliantly colored in autumn. Its 
white flowers turn purple as they age. Fine for semi¬ 
shade. \y 2 to 2 ft., 75 cts. each, $6.50 for 10. 
HYPERICUM densiflorum. St. John’s-Wort. A 
shrub with bright yellow flowers produced from .July 
to September. 1J4 to 2 ft., 75 cts. each, $6 for 10. 
ILEX verticillata. Common Winterherry. Also known 
as “Black Alder.” A hardy shrub that carries its 
brilliant red berries all winter. It is deciduous and 
makes a spreading bush. Plant in groups to insure 
plenty of berries. Each Each 
2 to 3 ft.$0 70 | 3 to 4 ft.$0 85 
For other Ilex, see Broad-leaved Evergreen Shrubs, 
page 12 
KERRIA japonica fl.-pl. GlobeFlower. Called “Double 
Kerria” because the clustered petals form a ball. The 
shrub shows rich golden flowers in summer and fresh 
green stems in winter. 2 to 3 ft., $1 each. 
KOLKWITZIA amabilis. Beauty Bush. Only a recent 
introduction from Asia, it has become very popular. 
An erect, bushy shrub with downward sweeping 
branches. The shell-pink flowers are produced in 
great profusion. May 25 to June 15. 
Each Each 
2 to 3 ft.$0 75 | 4 to 5 ft.$1 00 
LAGERSTROEMIA indica. Common Crape-Myrtle. 
Makes a vigorous shrub covered with flowers in 
spring and early summer. Of southern origin. We 
offer Pink and White. Strong pot-grown plants, 
$2.75 each. 
LESPEDEZA Formosa (Dcsmodium pendxdiflorum). 
Purple Bush Clover. Although it may freeze to the 
ground it will renew itself in spring and become a 
handsome, graceful shrub. In late summer it is 
covered with lovely, purple, pea-like flowers. 4 to 
5 ft., 65 cts. each. 
LONICERA bella albida. White Bell Honeysuckle. 
4 to 5 ft., 70 cts. each. 
L. Maacki. Amur Honeysuckle. Very large, straggling 
shrub. The fragrant white flowers are followed by 
bright red fruit. June. 3 to 4 ft., 70 cts. each. 
L. Morrowi. Morrow Honeysuckle. A Japanese va¬ 
riety making a handsome shrub. Small white flowers 
tinged yellow. Bright red fruit. May 15 to 25. 
3 to 4 ft., 70 cts. each. 
L. syringantha. Lilac Honeysuckle. Low-growing, its 
twiggy branches resting on the ground. The showy 
rosy lilac flowers are fragrant. May 20 to 30. 2 to 
3 ft., 80 cts. each. 
L. tatarica. Tatarian Honeysuckle. Its finely cut, at¬ 
tractive foliage and bright pink flowers are seen al¬ 
most everywhere. They are followed by scarlet fruits. 
Fine for planting at the base of walls, etc. May 20. 
3 to 4 ft., 70 cts. each. 
L. tatarica rosea. Rosy Tatarian Honeysuckle. Makes 
a fine, twiggy, bushy shrub, covered with large pink 
flowers. Blooms May 20. 3 to 4 ft., 70 cts. each. 
For other Lonicera, see Hardy Vines, page 31 
MACLURA pomifera. Osage Orange. A fast-growing, 
thorny shrub, bearing large orange-like fruits. Also 
used as a hedge plant. 
E ach E ach 
2 to 3 ft.$0 65 | 4 to 5 ft..$0 80 
Franklinia alatamaha 
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