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tatarica). This tall shrub is excellent 
for screens, backgrounds and _ speci- 
mens. The flowers are variously colored 
from pink to white, appearing late in 
May. Bright red berries offer color in 
late summer to autumn, and the gray 
bark is showy in winter. The shrub is 
thoroughly hardy and does fairly well 
in heavy shade. Height 8 to 10 feet. 
(See page 17.) 
Honeysuckle, Zabel (Lonicera kor- 
olkowi zabeli). Here is a vigorous, up- 
right Honeysuckle with attractive red 
flowers. It has bright red berries in late 
summer to autumn. It is hardy and does 
well in heavy shade. Height 8 to 10 
feet. 
Zabel 
Honeysuckle 
Hydrangea, Snowhill (Hydrangea arborescens grandi- 
flora). The large clusters of white flowers of this shrub are 
somewhat more flattened than those of Peegee. It blooms 
profusely in July and early August. It is useful in borders 
and low foundation plantings. It is hardy and well adapted ° 
to shady locations. Height 4 feet, spread 4 feet. 
Hydrangea, Peegee (Hydrangea paniculata; Pee- 
gee). Its large heads of showy bloom are well known. 
The flowers do not appear until late summer; white at 
first, the color gradually changes to pink, later to purple. 
It is completely hardy. Height 4 to 6 feet. 
Lilac, French (Syringa vulgaris, Hybrids). The flow- 
er stalks of these Hybrid Lilacs are much larger than 
those of the common Lilac. It is not uncommon to see 
flower spikes 15 inches long. The outstanding qualities 
of these Lilacs is reflected in the popular demand of the 
public. They maybe used for screens, massing and 
specimens. They are thoroughly hardy and are some- 
what smaller than the common Lilac. Height 8 to 10 
feet. The varieties offered are: 
Charles X. Single, reddish purple. 
Charles Joly. Double, dark red. 
Mme. Lemoine. Double, white, very profuse. 
President Grevy. Double, clear delicate blue. 
“ Lilac, Persian (Syringa persica). The beautiful la- 
ce ‘ i ee vender to white flowers appear late in May. It is per- 
Peegee Hydrangea fectly hardy. Height 6 to 8 feet. 
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