EXOCHORDA — PEARLBUSH 
Exochorda grandiflora 
PEARLBUSH 
A bushy flowering shrub sometimes growing nine feet in 
height having clusters of white flowers in early spring. It grows 
in all garden soil and tolerates a moist place where it may be 
difficult to get other flowering shrubs to grow. 
FORSYTHIA — GOLDENBELLS 
With their wealth of brilliant yellow flowers ap¬ 
pearing before the leaves, these are among the show¬ 
iest of spring flowering shrubs. The varieties are 
hardy, require little care and will withstand partial 
shade. 
Forsythia intermedia 
BORDER FORSYTHIA 
The golden yellow flowers of this shrub are truly harbingers 
of spring as they are borne in great profusion even before the 
leaves unfold. The shrub grows eight to ten feet high with slender 
arching branches and dark green lustrous leaves. It is extremely 
hardy and of easy culture. 
Forsythia intermedia spectabilis 
SHOWY BORDER FORSYTHIA 
This strong grower, the largest and showiest flowers of all 
the Forsythias, closely resembles the Border Forsythia. The 
foliage, however, is deeper green and the flowers deeper yellow. 
Height eight feet. A recent introduction and one deserving of 
great popularity. 
Forsythia suspensa 
WEEPING FORSYTHIA 
A graceful shrub with long slender branches drooping to the 
ground. In bloom the plant forms a mound of yellow. If desired, 
the weeping stems can be trained over a trellis where they are 
very effective. The glossy dark green leaves persist until late 
in the fall season. 
Forsythia suspensa fortunei 
FORTUNE GOLDEN BELL 
Showy yellow flowers with twist-petals cover the upright and 
spreading branches of this vigorous plant before the leaves ap¬ 
pear. Its height, eight to ten feet, makes it an admirable plant for 
borders. It is not particular about the soil in which it is planted 
and does well in either full sun or partial shade. 
Forsythia viridissima 
GREENSTEM FORSYTHIA 
Conspicuous with its bright green stems and glossy leaves 
that turn dark purple in fall this handsome shrub is justly popu¬ 
lar. Its golden yellow flowers often have twisted petals and are 
borne later than those of other Forsythias. It is a handsome shrub 
with many superior characteristics but is a little tender. 
HALESIA — SILVERBELL 
Halesia tetraptera 
GREAT SILVERBELL; SNOWDROP TREE 
A large open shrub or small tree liked for its handsome, 
drooping bell-shaped spring flowers that resemble snow drops. 
It grows in any well drained soil and appreciates shelter in open 
spaces. Heighth 10 feet. 
HAMAMELIS — WITCH-HAZEL 
Hamamelis virginiana 
WITCH HAZEL 
A handsome ornamental shrub often planted for its screen 
effect or for its curious bright yellow flowers which bloom in 
winter. The rather large leaves turn yellow, orange or purple in 
fall. It has a spreading habit and grows to fifteen feet. 
Border Forsythia in bloom (FORSYTHIA) 
HIBISCUS — ROSE OF SHARON 
The late blooming habit of the Hibiscus is a desir¬ 
able feature of this shrub. Its large hollyhock-like 
flowers in a variety of colors appear when most other 
shrubs are finished blooming. Withstands city con¬ 
ditions very well. 
Hibiscus syriacus 
SHRUB ALTHEA; ROSE OF SHARON 
A well known tall rounded shrub planted on lawns and in 
gardens for its beautiful later season flowers which bloom in 
various colors—white, pink, blue and red. The colors wanted 
should be specified when ordering. In some varieties the blossoms 
are double. 
Hibiscus syriacus 
TREE FORM 
This plant has the same varieties as the shrub form but has 
been grown and cultivated with a single stem so that it assumes 
the shape of a small tree. A most handsome small tree for orna¬ 
mental planting as a specimen or in the foreground of high 
massed shrubs. 
HIPPOPHAE — SEA-BUCKTHORN 
Hippophae rhamnoides 
SEA BUCKTHORN 
A dense shrub with conspicuous narrow silver-gray leaves 
somewhat resembling the Russian Olives except that its growth 
is narrow and tall. In the fall and winter this shrub is heavily 
loaded with orange berries. Excellent for screening. 
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