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DEUTZIA 
The showy flowers and ease of culture make 
the Deutzia extremely popular for the shrub 
border. It will grow in almost any well drained 
soil but should not be planted north in exposed 
positions. 
Gracilis. A neat, dense little bush, rarely over 
2 ft. high, that blooms in May, wreathing its 
drooping branches with pure white flowers. 
Lemoinei. 2 to 3 ft. The branches are entirely 
covered with erect panicles of large, snow- 
white flowers, quite distinct from all other 
Deutzias, and one of the best varieties. 
Hardy. 
Scabra crenata. One of the best of hardy 
shrubs, bearing a profusion of single white 
flowers in early June on long, slender branches. 
Preferred by some to the double-flowering 
kinds. _ 6 ft. 
Scabra, Pride of Rochester. 6 to 8 ft. Blooms 
in May, earlier than the other varieties. 
Very free blooming, flowers double, white, 
tinged with rose on the outside. In some 
localities should be given Winter protection. 
ELAEAGNUS 
Angustifolia (Russian Olive). A very hardy 
and handsome species that in some sections 
forms a small tree, 12 to 15 ft. high. The 
leaves*are particularly handsome, willow-like, and a rich, silvery white. The flowers are 
small, golden yellow and very fragrant, followed by yellow fruits, which are covered with 
silvery scales. Blooms in«June. 
Longipes (Cherry Elaeagnus). Grows 6 ft. high, with small, yellow flowers. Fruits are bright 
red and may be eaten raw or preserved. 
EUONYMUS (Strawberry or Spindle Tree) 
Alatus (Winged Euonymus). 6 to 8 ft. Of dwarf, compact habit; branches four-winged; 
leaves small; fruit red. A most beautiful shrub in the Fall when foliage turns bright scarlet. 
Alatus compacta (Dwarf Winged Euonymus). 6 ft. Very similar to Alatus, but dwarf in habit 
of growth. Very desirable. 
Americanus (Brook Euonymus). Erect growing, with slender, green branches. Leaves, 
bright green. Its peculiar, rough, pink fruits are covered with a scarlet pod. Very attractive 
when fruiting. 7 to 8 ft. © 
Atropurpureus (Burning Bush), Wahoo. 6 to 10 ft. Tall growing, native shrub with leaves 
larger than the European that turn scarlet in Autumn. Its most attractive feature is the 
abundace of bright red berries that are carried well into the Winter. 
Europaeus (European Burningbush). A tall, erect shrub with bright scarlet fruit. For border 
or evergreen planting. 8 to 10 ft. 
FORSYTHIA (Golden Bell) 
The Forsythias are among the very earliest shrubs to bloom, and before the snow is com- 
pletely gone they give signs of awakening life. They are strong, vigorous shrubs with many 
branches, which become clothed with beautiful, bright golden yellow flowers before the leaves 
appear. (See illustration on page 10.) 
Intermedia. Flowers bright golden yellow; foliage glossy green; resembles the Viridissima, 
but hardier; a valuable variety. 8 to 10 ft. 
Intermedia spectabilis (Showy Border Forsythia). A selected form of above with especially 
dense flowering habit and a darker yellow than other varieties. Very vigorous. 8 ft. 
Hibiscus 
FORSYTHIA—Continued 
Suspensa. Long, slender, curving branches. May well be called Weeping Forsythia. Fine 
for covering rocks and slopes. 6 ft. : E 
Suspensa fortunei (Fortune's). A handsome form, with slightly drooping branches. Flowers 
golden yellow, often with twisted petals. A grand shrub, often 5 to 7 ft. tall. 
Suspensa sieboldi (Siebold Forsythia). Low growing form with long trailing branches. 
Sts 
Viridissima (Greenstem Forsythia). 
An early bloomer. A fine, hardy variety. 
HIBISCUS (Althea or Rose of Sharon) 
This has become one of the most popular shrubs, coming in flower, as it does, in July and 
August, when few are in bloom. The entire plants are covered with beautiful, double flowers, 
Leaves and bark, deep green. Flowers, deep yellow. 
Height 8 ft. 
which, at a distance look like Roses. They make a very pretty flowering hedge. Double 
and single flowers in various colors and a few named varieties. 10 ft. 
Ardens 2 sitesi secs Double purple Lady Stanley..... Double white shaded rose 
Banner Poa Doubles blushes. Rubral Plena eases Double red 
......Double white Speciosa Plena...............Double pink 
Syriacus, Tree Form. Beautiful, showy ornamental shrubs trained into tree form. Suitable 
as a specimen or in formal gardens, blooming profusely in August. Red, pink, white. 
HIPPOPHAE (Buckthorn) 
Rhamnoides (Common Sea Buckthorn). Yellowish flowers borne in clusters in May. Foliage, 
grayish green above and silvery green beneath. Berries, bright orange. Its numerous spines 
make a good hedge plant. 12 ft. 
HYDRANGEA 
Grand, free-flowering shrubs with 
large clusters of panicles of showy flow- 
ers. They are admirably adapted for 
border planting either as specimen 
plants or masses. A moist, fertile soil is 
best adapted to their requirements. 
Arborescens (//i//s of Snow). 3 to 4 ft. 
This hardy American shrub is the 
very finest addition to this class of 
plants found in many a year. The 
blooms are of the very largest size, 
of pure snow-white color, and the 
foliage is finely finished. Blooms just 
after the passing of all the early Spring 
shrubs, while its long season of bloom, 
from June through August, renders 
it double’valuable. Hardy. Does well 
in shade. 
Paniculata grandiflora. 5 to 6 ft. This 
is one of the most valuable hardy 
shrubs. It is perfectly hardy in all 
parts of the country. The flowers are 
white, borne in immense panicles 
a foot in length. It commences flow- 
ering in July and continues until No- 
vember. The plant should be cut 
back every Spring at least one-half of 
last season’s growth. Plant in sunny 
location. (See illustration, page 10.) 
Lonicera Tatarica (Tatarian Honeysuckle) 
