ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS [26] THE GREENING NURSERY COMPANY 

HAMAMELIS - Witch-hazel 
Hamamelis virginiana (Common Witch-hazel). Fringe-like yellow flowers 
open late in Fall. Grows 10 to 15 ft. tall, with fine leaves that color yellow, 
orange or purple in Fall. Likes a moist, sandy or peaty soil and partial 
shade. 
HIBISCUS - Rose-of-Sharon 
The Althea Rose-of-Sharon in shrub and tree form is valued for its late 
flowering season of colorful flowers ranging in color white to pink and red to 
bluish purple. The flowers are large, Hollyhock-like in form and appear 
when most other shrubs have finished blooming. 
Hibiscus syriacus (Shrub Althea Rose-of-Sharon). A tall, rounded form 
of shrub desirable for specimen planting on lawns and in gardens and 
sometimes is double blossoming. Blooms in various colors—white, pink, 
red, blue and purple. Specify color in ordering. 
H. syriacus (Treeform Rose-of-Sharon). Has the same varieties of color 
as the shrub form, but is grown and cultivated with a single stem to form 
the shape of a small tree. A most handsome, specimen ornamental plant 
furnished in the following named varieties 
Ardens (double violet) Jeanne d’Arc (double pure white) 
Boule de Feu (double purplish red) Coelestris (sky blue) 
Totus albus (single white) 

HIPPOPA 
(See Buckthorn) Kerria Japonica (Kerria) 
HYDRANGEA severely every Spring before growth starts. Grown in this 
i : aoe ; h way, it produces fewer flower-heads but much finer ones. 
One of the showiest of owe1ing deciduous shrubs valued for Needs close pruning and good fertilization in order to produce 
their large clusters of showy white, pink or blue flowers which choice flowers. 
last throughout the Summer, gradually changing color as the H. quercifolia (Oakleaf Hydrangea). A handsome, low 
season advances. Thrives best in rich moist soil, flower freely spreading shrub with attractive, large leaves which turn 
in an open situation. Should be severely pruned, weak growth wine color in the Fall, resembling the Oakleaf. Flowers 
open in Summer in long panicles, which finally turn purple. 
An excellent plant for low under planting in the shade. 
Hydrangea arborescens grandiflora (Snowhill Hydrangea). H. Tree Form (Treeform of Panicle Hydrangea). A splendid 
This superbly Hydrangea is of easy culture, and is an exceed- specialty. Free flowering. Grows into fine tree shape, often 
ingly prolific bloomer. Color is pure white, which is retained 7to8 cs aaihieicnt y 
usually from four to five weeks. The flower clusters remain : sca 
intact long after the leaves have fallen and frequently through- 
thinned, to encourage strong shoots of good flower heads. 

out the following Winter. Blooms first season. Should be cut 
Becee eet ain cua HYPERICUM - St. Johnswort 
H. paniculata grandiflora (Panicled Hydrangea). Familiar Hypericum aureum (Golden St. Johnswort). A showy shrub 
to almost everyone as the most conspicuous shrub in any of stiff, dense habit, dwarf form, growing to about 3 ft. in 
collection during August and September. Its massive plumes height. Has unusually attractive foliage and large, brilliant 
of white flowers bend the branches with their weight, changing yellow flowers late in the Summer from August to October. 
finally to pink and bronzy green. The shrub shows to best It likes well drained soil and blooms longer in partial shade. 
advantage when grown in rich beds or masses and cut back Useful for edges or shrub borders. 
ILEX - Holly 
Ilex verticillata (Common Winterberry). A hardy, ornamental shrub 
with upright branches and light green foliage developing bright, scarlet 
red berries which remain on the open branches until Midwinter. Grows 
to an ultimate height of 6 ft. Prefers moist soil but grows well under 
variable conditions. 
KERRIA 
A Chinese deciduous shrub belonging to the Rose family, growing to a 
height of 8 feet. Not particular as to soil, but prefers a well-drained and 
sheltered position while in partial shade. Light green, twiggy stems which 
are very decorative in Winter. Blooms with yellow rose like flowers borne 
in June sometimes scattering blooms throughout the season. 
KOLKWITZIA 
Kolkwitzia amabilis (Beautybush). An oriental deciduous, upright shrub 
belonging to the Honeysuckle family. Grows to 5 to 8 ft. and is particu- 
larly graceful habit; good foliage value and soft yellow pink flowers mak- 
ing it appropriately named Beautybush. Young leaves and branches are 
hairy when young and well established in its location, it becomes one 
of the freest and loveliest of flowering shrubs. Blooming in May and June. 
Flowers are distinctive with white bristly hairs. Grows in poor soil in 
an exposed location. 

LESPEDEZA LIGUSTRUM - Privet 
Kolkwitzia (Beautybush) (See Desmodium) (See Hedges, page 34) 
Knowing What to Plant and Where to Plant, Brings Beauty, Saves Money 
