ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS (ea25) 
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 Fal]. 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 varie- 
ties 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 fol- 
lowing named varieties: 
Ardens (double violet). 
Boule de Feu (double purplish red). 
Jeanne d’Arc (double pure white). 
Coelestris (sky blue). 
Totus albus (single white). 
HIPPOPA (See Rhamnus) (Buckthorn) 
HYDRANGEA 
One of the showiest of flowering deciduous shrubs valued for 
their large clusters of showy white, pink or blue flowers which 
last throughout the Summer, gradually changing color as the 
season advances. Thrives best in rich moist soil, flower freely 
in an open situation. Should be severely pruned, weak growth 
thinned, to encourage strong shoots of good flower heads. 
Hydrangea arborescens grandiflora (Snowhill Hydrangea). 
This superbly Hydrangea is of easy culture, and is an exceed- 
ingly prolific bloomer. Color is pure white, which is retained 
usually from four to five weeks. The flower clusters remain 
intact long after the leaves have fallen and frequently through- 
out the following Winter. Blooms first season. Should be cut 
back severely in Spring. 
H. paniculata grandiflora (Panicled Hydrangea). Familiar 
to almost everyone as the most conspicuous shrub in any 
collection during August and September. Its massive plumes 
of white flowers bend the branches with their weight, changing 
finally to pink and bronzy green. The shrub shows to best 
advantage when grown in rich beds or masses and cut back 

Kolkwitzia (Beautybush) 
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Hydrangea 
severely every Spring before growth starts. Grown in this 
way, it produces fewer flower-heads but much finer ones. 
Needs close pruning and good fertilization in order to produce 
choice flowers. 
H. quercifolia (Oakleaf Hydrangea). A handsome, low 
spreading shrub with attractive, large leaves which turn 
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. 
H. Tree Form (Treeform of Panicle Hydrangea). A splendid 
specialty. Free flowe1ing. Grows into fine tree shape, often 
7 to § ft. in height. 
HYPERICUM - St. Johnswort 
Hypericum aureum (Golden St. Johnswort). A showy shrub 
of stiff, dense habit, dwarf form, growing to about 3 ft. in 
height. Has unusually attractive foliage and large, brilliant 
yellow flowers late in the Summer from August to October. 
It likes well drained soil and blooms longer in partial shade. 
Useful for edges or shrub borders. See color plate, page 36. 
ILEX — Holly 
Ilex verticillata (Common Winterberry). A. hardy, ornamental shrub with 
upright branches and light green foliage developing bright, scarlet red ber- 
ries 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 
Kerria japonica. 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. 
See color plate, page 37. 
KOLKWITZIA 
Kolkwtizia 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 (See Desmodium) 
LIGUSTRUM ~— Privet (See Hedges, page 23) 
