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the desired height and trimmed to form a round head. 

 Hydrangea hortensis is commonly used in tubs or pots 

 for piazza and garden decoration. Its foliage is heavy 

 dark green, and the blossoms change from creamy white 



FIG. 79. Hydrangea hortensis 



to rose color and sometimes blue. Keep these plants in 

 the cellar during the winter, and give them just water 

 enough to keep them from shrinking. Trim back in the 

 spring to cause new blooming shoots to form. 



