ORNAMENTAL PLANTS AND SHRUBS. 



Hydrangea Grandiflora. 



One rule, at least, will apply to the culture of all flowering plants 

 and ornamental shrubs. While the soil need not be highly enriched, it 

 should be of good texture, mellow and easily worked. For the list of 

 plants given below, any average soil will do, but let it be thoroughly pre- 

 pared by deep spading, plowing or trenching, and work in a dressing of 

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