26 Better Shrubs 

Hydrangea 
Woody shrubs with coarse, heavy leaves, blooming in late 
summer, their showy white flowers changing to pinkish 
brown. They succeed in most situations and are indifferent 
to soil or climate. Pruning should be done in early spring 
if necessary, as Hydrangeas differ from most shrubs in pro- 
ducing their flowers on new wood. 
Hydrangea arborescens grandiflora Snowhill Hydrangea 
Its large clusters of pure snow-white flowers, averaging 4 to 5 inches 
in diameter, appear from June to the middle of September. Suitable 
for shady or sunny positions. Few plants will bloom as well in shade. 
Each Per 10 
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H. paniculata grandiflora Peegee Hydrangea 
This variety is well-known. Its large, conical heads of white flowers 
become pink and red with age. It should have plenty of water, and 
be severely pruned every spring to produce large flowers. 
Each 
$1.50 
Per 10 
$13.50 
Hypericum — St. Johnswort 
Attractive, dwarf shrubs of dense habit, useful in sunny 
positions. They adorn themselves with handsome, brilli- 
ant yellow flowers in mid-summer and early fall, thus mak- 
ing a valuable addition to the garden. 
Golden St. Johnswort 
The golden yellow flowers are 
Hypericum frondosum (aureum) 
A showy shrub of stiff, dense habit. 
produced from August to October. 
Each Per 10 Each Per 10 
18 to 24 in: 4. $ .75 $7.00 Se toa Lia LOO $9.00 
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H. densiflorum Dense St. Johnswort 
A larger variety than the above, with bright yellow flowers from 
July to September. 
Each Per 10 Each Per 10 
ESS (ites PAE Sit, ce So AD $7.00 Slonim $1.00 $9.00 
BF iis Sh Gy, So one: 90 8.00 An tou: it meee melee) 11.00 
Ilex verticillata Common W interberry 
A very ernamental shrub with upright branches and light green 
foliage. Spectacularly beautiful in fruit with its brilliant scarlet ber- 
ries which remain well into the winter. 
Each Per 10 Each Per 10 
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SOM Aetna ee 1.50 13.50 By Gia OT cacusae 2.00 17.50 
Kerria japonica pleniflora Double Kerria 
Very double flowers which look like little balls of gold. It blooms 
constantly from June to September. Its stems are bright green. 
Each Per 10 
Peep eo Ui emp o50) 
Kolkwitzia amabilis Beauty Bush 
A handsome shrub from Korea, hardy in New England, making 
long sprays of graceful foliage and completely buried in delicate pink 
flowers like tiny Weigela blossoms, tinted with yellow in the throat 
in June. 
18 to 24 in. 
Each Per 10 Each 
Diy Bis eee SRO, SHB VSTO) ASO ett aa eee. $3.50 
By AW) CEs, eossiace 2.00 17.50 
Lespedeza bicolor Shrub Bushclover 
A broad shrub with slender arching branches, bearing masses of 
rich, purple pealike flowers in long, open clusters during July and 
August. It is fine to plant among evergreens, making a lovely com- 
position when in flower. 
Each 
ee LE Sar See ins OTIS AO a, $1.40 
Per 10 
SetOuOlate ene $11.50 

Kolkwitzia amabilis — Beauty Bush 
