32 The Greening Nursery Company 

FLOWERING SHRUBS—Continued 
CYDONIA JAPONICA - Flowering Quince 
j i i i ducing flowers with 
CYDONIA japonica (Japanese Quince). Spiny branches pro j fil 
the eaves in early Spring of a glistening brick red. Yellow fruits in the Fall, 
suitable for jelly. 6 ot 8 ft. 
DEUTZIA 
Attractive in early Summer because of their wealth of flowers. They do best in 
well-drained soil, can stand partial shade but need a little protection as to location. 
DEUTZIA gracilis (Slender Deutzia). One of the best of the dwarf shrubs, growing 
low and dense. Racemes of white flowers borne on gracefully arched branches 
in June. 3 ft. 
D. Lemoinei (Lemoine Deutzia). Hybrid species growing to a broad rounded bush 
with large clusters of white flowers. One of the hardiest varieties. Is ft. 
D. Pride of Rochester (Pride of Rochester Deutzia). Another hybrid with double 
white flowers shaded pink on the outside of the petals in June. 8 ft. 

Lemoine Deutzia 
ELAEAGNUS 
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia (Russian Olive). A dense-growing hardy shrub or tree with 
small gray-green leaves, silvery on under side. Excellent for hedging, wind- 
breaks or screens. Golden yellow flowers in June. 20 ft. 
EVONYMUS - Spindletree 
Handsome shrubs especially noted for their fine Fall foliage color and adapt- 
ability to all kinds of soils and growing conditions. 
EUONYMUS alatus (Winged Euonymus). Distinguished by the corky wings or 
flanges on its bark, Bright crimson foliage in the Fall followed by bright red 
fruits. Useful in a massed planting or as a specimen plant. 
E. alatus compactus. Dwarf form of the above variety. Fine for planting where 
a low-growing shrub is desired. 3 to 4 ft. 

E. americanus (Brook Euonymus). Showy in the Fall with pink warty fruits and 
scarlet covered seeds. Thrives in partial shade and a moist soil. 7 ft. 
Dwarf Winged Euonymus 
HIBISCUS - Rose-of-Sharon 
The Rose-of-Sharon or Althea, as it is sometimes called, is valued 
E. europaeus (European Burningbush). Very showy in the Fall with smooth pinkish- 
red fruits. Vigorous grower. 25 ft. 

E. yedoensis (Yeddo Euonymus). A tree-like shrub with stiff upright branches 
forming a round top. Has greenish flowers and pink fruits remaining on in 
the Fall. 
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mainly for its late flowering habit. The Hollyhock-like flowers come 
in a wide range of colors in late July and August when other 
shrubs have passed the blooming period. 
HIBISCUS syriacus (Althea, Rose-of-Sharon). Rounded shrub of vig- 
orous habit used mainly as a specimen. 10 to 12 ft. 
Ardens. Double violet. Jeanne d’Arc. Double pure 
FORSYTHIA = Golden Bell Boule de Feu. Double purplish- white. : 


red, Totus albus. Single white. 
Coelestis. Light blue. 
H. syriacus (Tree form Rose-of-Sharon). Grown and cultivated with 
a single stem to form a small shapely tree. Available in above 
varieties. 4 to 6 ft. 
FORSYTHIA intermedia (Border Golden 
Bell). Slender arching branches covered 
with golden yellow flowers in early 
Spring followed by rich dark green foli- 
age. 8 to 10 ft. 
F. suspensa (Weeping Golden Bell). Slen- 
der branches often bending to the 
ground and rooting at the tip. Forms a 
golden yellow mound and can be train- 
ed over a wall, trellis or rocks very ef- 
fectively. 8 ft. 
F. suspensa. Spring Glory. Improved va- 
riety bearing masses of golden-yellow 
flowers in early Spring. Glossy green 
foliage. 8 to 10 ft. 
F. intermedia spectabilis (Showy Golden 
Bell). The most prolific bloomer of all 
Forsythias having the largest and 
showiest flowers. Deeper yellow color 
than others. 8 ft. 
HAMAMELIS - Witch-hazel 
HAMAMELIS virginiana (Common Witch-hazel). Small yellow 
flowers bloom in early Winter. Lacy leaves that color yellow, orange 
or purple in the Fall. Likes a moist soil and partial shade. 15 ft. 
Among the showiest of Spring-flowering 
shrubs with their brilliant yellow flowers ap- 
pearing before the leaves. Do well under all 
. conditions. 

Boule de Feu 
Hibiscus 



Ardens Hibiscus 


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Double Pink Hibiscus Showy Golden Bell 
