The Greening Nursery Company 
FLOWERING SHRUBS—Continued 
CYDONIA JAPONICA - Flowering Quince 
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CYDONIA japonica (Japanese Quince). Spiny branches producing | 
the feces 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. 5) 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 
Dwarf Winged Euonymus 
scarlet covered seeds. Thrives in partial shade and a moist soil. 7 ft. : 3 ee 
E, europaeus (European Burningbush). Very showy in the Fall with smooth pinkish- HIBISCUS - Rose-of-Sha ron 
red fruits. Vigorous grower. 25 ft. The Rose-of-Sharon or Althea, as it is sometimes called, is valued 
E. yedoensis (Yeddo Euonymus). A tree-like shrub with stiff upright branches mainly for its late flowering habit. The Hollyhock-like flowers come 
forming a round top. Has greenish flowers and pink fruits remaining on in in a wide range of colors in late July and August when other 
na (eat. iG) ae 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’Are. Double pure 
FORSYTHIA — Golden Bell Boule de Feu. Double purplish- white. 
; é red, Totus albus. Single white. 
Among the showiest of Spring-flowering Coelestis. Light blue. 
shrubs pen eon euee ee GIP H. syriacus (Tree form Rose-of-Sharon). Grown and cultivated with 
eae Se poe tere PoUWel wUnde ral a single stem to form a small shapely tree. Available in above 
Gointelhiemns, varieties. 4 to 6 ft. 
FORSYTHIA intermedia (Border Golden t 
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- 
tectively. 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 
Himisces Forsythias having the largest and 
showiest flowers. Deeper yellow color 
than others. 8 ft. 
HAMAMELIS - Witch-hazel 
HAMAMELIS  yirginiana (Common Witch-hazel), Small yellow 
me flowers bloom in early Winter. Lacy leaves that color yellow, orange 
Double Pink Hibiscus or purple in the Fall. Likes a moist soil and partial shade. 15 ft. 
Boule de Feu 
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