golden foliage.

_Cotoneaster frigida_, 12 to 15 feet. A sturdy tree, with scarlet
berries in autumn. _C. horizontalis_, 2 feet; _C. microphylla_, 3 feet;
_C. Simonsii_, 5 to 8 feet.

_Cratgus Oxyacantha_ (Common Hawthorn). As a small tree this is
delightful in small gardens, especially the double-flowered forms, of
which the richest in colour is Paul's double crimson. As a contrast to
this there is the double white.

_Cytisus albus_ (White Broom), 6 feet; _C. nigricans_, 4 feet; _C.
prcox_ (Sulphur Broom), _C. scoparius_ (Common Broom), 6 feet; _C. s.
andreanus_.

_Daphne Cneorum_ (Garland Flower), 1 foot; _D. Mezereum_ (the Mezereon),
and the white variety _alba_.

_Deutzia crenata fl. pl._, 6 to 8 feet; _D. gracilis_, _D. hybrida_.

_Elagnus pungens_, 6 feet. This is not so much planted as it should be;
it is a rounded evergreen bush of great charm; flowers fragrant,
November and December. There is a good variegated variety.

_Euonymus japonicus_, 4 to 8 feet; _E. radicans_, 1-1/2 feet. The
variegated variety is very popular.

_Forsythia suspensa_, 6 to 8 feet. A climbing shrub, but may be kept in
bush form if pruned back hard after flowering. A mass of
golden-yellow flowers in March or April.

_Genista hispanica_ (Spanish Furze), 2 feet; _G. sagittalis_.

_Hamamelis arborea_ (Japanese Witch Hazel), 6 to 10 feet; _H.
zuccariniana_.

_Hedera_ (Ivy). It must not be forgotten that several varieties form
bushes. These are known as Tree Ivies, and are invaluable in shady
spots.

[Illustration: _HIBISCUS SYRIACUS (Altha frutex), VAR. CAERULEUS._]

_Hibiscus syriacus_, 6 to 7 feet.

_Hydrangea Hortensia_ (Common Hydrangea), 4 to 8 feet; _H. paniculata
grandiflora_, 4 to 8 feet. Pruned back hard before starting into growth
in spring, this can be kept dwarf, and if liquid manure is given the
heads of creamy-white flowers in early autumn are very fine.

_Hypericum calycinum_ (Rose of Sharon), 1 foot. Grows well under trees.
_H. moserianum_, 2 feet.

_Ilex Aquifolium_ (Common Holly). A familiar and handsome evergreen
tree. The best variegated varieties are Golden Queen, Handsworth Silver,
and Silver Queen. _I. crenata_ (Japanese Holly).

_Jasminum nudiflorum_ (Winter-flowered Jasmine), Common White Jasmine.
Both for walls or to ramble over some support.

_Kerria japonica_, 5 feet. This little-known shrub should be more grown;
its yellow flowers are small but pretty. _Flore-pleno_ is a popular
variety.