44 DECORATIVE PLANTS, TREES AND SHRUBS 



Both bloom late, bearing huge panicles of white and creamy-white 

 flowers. The latter, being a more recent introduction, has yet to 

 make its way, but those who grow it are much impressed in its 

 favour. Paniculata has been grown for many years, though well 

 within the recollection of the writer. It is consequently better known 

 and more asked for. Strangely enough, though it blooms so late in 



FIG. i*]. Garry a elliptica 



the year as August it is a good subject for forcing when established 

 in pots. H. hortensis is by far the best-known type, and there are 

 many very fine varieties, mostly of French origin, which are in great 

 demand for forcing. We have been often asked for blue hydrangeas, 

 but we have yet to learn of a really reliable hydrangea of that hue, 

 or that by anything but special treatment this desirable colour can 

 be obtained. 



