Barnes Bros. Nursery Co. 
Yalesville, Conn. 
GIVE A WEALTH OF 
BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS 
SHRUBS 
HALESIA tetraptera (Silver Bell). It is for the 
lovely white bell'shaped flowers which hang from the 
branches in early May that this plant has gained such 
a wide reputation for beauty. It forms a large shrub 
or small tree, likes welbdrained soil, and in the North 
will do better in a sheltered place. 2-3 ft., 50c; 3-4 ft., 
75c; 4-5 ft., #1.00 each. 
HAMAMELIS virginiana (Witch-hazel). A large na' 
tive shrub which has the peculiarity of blossoming 
when autumn leaves are falling. Flowers are bright 
yellow with small narrow petals. 18-24 in., 35c; 
2-3 ft., 50c; 3-4 ft., 75c each. 
HIBISCUS syriacus (Rose of Sharon). Prized espe' 
dally for its handsome hollyhock flowers which 
bloom in midsummer after most of the other flower' 
ing shrubs are past. Erect and arching in habit. 
Colors: Pink, Purple, Red or White. All are double. 
2-3 ft., 50c each. 
HYDRANGEA arborescens grandiflora (Hills of 
Snow). See pages 12 and 13. 
HYDRANGEA paniculata grandiflora (Pee Gee Hy¬ 
drangea). Pyramids of white, pink tinged flowers. 
Mid'July to October. 18-24 in., 25c; 2-3 ft., 35c each. 
HYPERICUM. See pages 12 and 13. 
ILEX verticillata (Black Alder). This native shrub, 
a Holly, keeps its bright red berries all winter. 
Splendid for decorating and gives a touch of winter 
color to the garden. Grows about 9 feet high. Plant 
2 or 3 together. 12-18 in., 35c; 18-24 in., 50c; 2-3 ft., 
75c each. 
KOLKWITZIA amabilis (Beauty Bush). A hand' 
some shrub growing 8 feet high. Foliage fine and 
glossy. Branches arching, with pink flowers in June. 
18-24 in., 35c; 2-3 ft., 50c; 3-4 ft., 75c each. 
Hibiscus Syriacus 
Hydrangea Arborescens 
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Forsythia 
