ALTHEA shrubbery bord er 
(Rose of Sharon) ^ time when much 
needed. The pink 
flowers are 4 to 6 inches in diameter. 20 cts. 
each; $2 per doz. 
H. m. crimson eye. The large, pure white flow¬ 
ers with crimson center make this variety more 
showy than the pink form. 
HIBISCUS: SYRIACUS 
ALTHEA, OR ROSE OF SHARON 
The altheas are fine, free-growing flowering 
shrubs of very easy cultivation. Desirable on 
account of flowering in August and September, 
when nearly every other shrub or tree is out of 
bloom. The flowers are of good size, many- 
colored, trim and attractive. Tree altheas are very 
desirable, and the handsomest flowering tree we 
know of. Perfectly hardy and can be had in 
various colors if desired. Entirely free from all 
insect pests; always give delight and satisfaction. 
Require pruning each spring. 
HIBISCUS S. alba plena. Double white, with 
crimson center. 
H. S. ardens. Bluish purple; a distinct color and 
a good variety. 
H. S. Boule de Feu. Single flower; red. 
H. S. carnea plena and Lady Stanley. Two of 
the best double varieties; white and bluish, 
with crimson throats. 
H. S. coelestis. Single, of a decided blue shade; 
desirable for variety in color. 
H. S. Comte de Flanders, and La Reine, arc two 
fine double varieties; deep rose and red. 
H. S. Joan of Arc, and Pearl. Two fine double 
varieties with no trace of color in center, and 
probably the finest in the hardy group. 
H. S. totus albus. Pure white single flowers with¬ 
out the colored throat found in most other 
varieties. One of the best. 
H. S. variegata ( Variegated-leaved Althea). An 
excellent variegated-leaved shrub for foliage 
effect. 
Above varieties in tree form. 5-6 ft., 75 cts. 
each; $7.50 per doz. 
HYDRANGEAS 
Old friends, and among the most popular shrubs 
for the lawn and about the house. Blooming in 
August and September when flowers are scarce, 
enhances its value. It is one of the good, all 
around shrubs that may be depended upon at all 
times to give the most complete .satisfaction. The 
wonderful pyramids of bloom are now used ex¬ 
tensively for indoor decorations. Easily trans¬ 
planted and rapid in growth. 
HYDRANGEA, New Everblooming “Hills of 
Snow.” The grandest shrub of recent intro¬ 
duction; the color of the flower is a very snow- 
like white; profuse bloomer and reaches a 
height of 5 to 6 feet. When in full bloom it 
is one of the most striking as well as one of 
the most beautiful shrubs. A four-year-old plant 
has produced 126 perfect blooms at one time. 
We have one of the best stocks of this variety 
in the country. 50 cts. each; $5 per doz. See 
page 44. 
H. hortensis nigra ( Red-branched Hydrangea; 
1 Syn., II. Cyanoclada). A variety with dark 
purple or almost black foliage, and fine rosy 
pink flowers; a very free bloomer, and one of 
the best for pot culture. 50 cts. each. 
H. h. otaksa. An admirable dwarf pink variety 
that blooms freely when quite small; flower- 
heads very large and showy. Tender. 
H. h. Thomas Hogg. The best white hydrangea 
of the hortensis class; a free and continuous 
bloomer. Tender. See page 45. 
H. paniculata (Japan Hydrangea). A vigorous, 
hardy species, with large, erect panicles com¬ 
posed chiefly of small, perfect flowers, with but 
few of the showy, sterile ones; blooms earlier 
than H. p. grandiflora. 50 cts. each. 
H. p. grandiflora. One of the most popular hardy 
shrubs. The immense heads of bloom are cream- 
color in bud, pure white when fully expanded, 
changing to pink and bronze with age, and 
finally to brown when frosted; entirely hardy. 
H. p. grandiflora (Tree Form). 3 to 4 feet. A 
superb decorative shrub. 50 cts. each. 
HYPERICUM (St. John's Wort). The hyperi- 
cums have yellow flowers blooming in July and 
August. They are a very desirable family; pos¬ 
sess many good qualities and no objectionable 
ones. 
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