HYDRANGEA, DAPHNE 



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down its center with pure white. Like most varie- 

 gated-leaved plants, especially those having a pure 

 white variegation, it is somewhat delicate and will not 

 do well out of doors. The variety Otaksa (Fig 22) is 

 a stronger grower and more profuse bloomer, and is 

 especially suited for pot culture for decorative 

 purposes. 



FIG 22 HYDRANGEA OTAKSA 



The Daphne Odora 



This old plant is not as well known as it ought 

 to be, or as it would be if its merits were more 

 familiar to the flower-loving public. It is an evergreen 

 shrub, having thick, dark green foliage. On the 



