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HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS 



All of the varieties of Hydrangea Hortensis are extensively grown 

 by fiorists for Easter Decoration as pot plants, but their chief value, 

 is the decorative effect which they produce when used for the porch, lawn 

 or garden during summer. 



In the latitude of Philadelphia, many plants 

 may be seen in sheltered spots, where they live 

 and flower year after year without protection. 

 They are particularly prominent at many 

 of the New Jersey seashore resorts, where the 

 great banks of Hydrangeas, when in flower 

 during July and August, are a sight to be 

 remembered. 



Outside of these favored locations, this 

 method of cultivation cannot be recommended. 

 The plant produces its flowers from well- 

 matured buds of the previous season's growth, 

 which, in unfavorable exposures, or under bad 

 weather conditions, may become damaged by 

 even a comparatively few degrees of frost, and, 

 we, therefore, recommend tub culture. 



In the fall, they may be placed in a light cool cellar or 

 similar place, where they should be kept as cool as 

 possible without freezing. During winter, they are to be 

 kept comparatively dry, only enough water being supplied 

 to prevent the roots from drying up. 



In some soils, the flowers naturally come blue. In some 

 gardens the plants will flower pink one season and blue the 

 next. 



The most effective method to artificially produce blue flowers 

 is to incorporate with each bushel of soil about one-half pound 

 alum, which should be broken up into pieces about the size of 

 hickory nut. 



Six New French Hydrangeas 



Coquelicot. An exceptionally bright carmine-rose, of splendid 

 habit. 



Jac. Groenewegen. Strong, healthy, vigorous grower pro- 

 ducing large clean trusses of a pleasing shade of violet-rose pink, 

 very distinct and desirable. 



La Marne. Most vigorous in growth with immense trusses of 

 beautiful pink flowers. 



Marechal Foch. A very healthy grower naturally forming a 

 well-shaped plant and freely producing flowers of a deep bright 

 carmine. We consider this one of the greatest acquisitions to 

 date. 



Professor D. Bois. Strong heavy grower with large foliage 

 and very large trusses of flowers with undulated edges of a 

 bright glistening carmine. 



Terre de Feu. Gracefully well branched plants producing 

 trusses of bright pink flowers in great profusion. 



Price. Any of the above varieties, strong 3-inch pots, 50 cts. 

 each; 5-inch pots, SI. 00 each. The set of 6 varieties in 3-inch 

 pots, $3.00, or in the larger size in 5-inch pots, for $6.00. 



Most Popular French 



Hydrangea, Trophee 



Wonderful richness of color, a brilliant carmine, and its re- 

 markable freedom of flowering have not only made Trophee the 

 most popular variety for Easter forcing, but will also make it one 

 of the most attractive and desirable for general culture. 



Strong 4-inch pots, 50 cts. each. 



Hydrangea Otaksa 



This is the variety that is used so extensively at the Atlantic 

 seashore resorts, producing immense heads of usually pink but 

 sometimes blue flowers. We have a grand lot of plants specially 

 prepared for summer flowering that will make a handsome display. 



Young plants in 3-inch pots, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Good plants in 5-inch pots, 60 cts. each; $6.00 per doz. 



Strong plants in 6-inch pots, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



Strong plants in 7-inch pots,. $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 



New French Hydr.\ngea 



The most popular, early. 



SELECT STANDARD VARIETIES 

 French Hydrangeas 



Avalanche. Fine large white. 



Baby Bimbenet. Large compact trusses of silvery rose. 



Eclaireur. Bright carmine rose. 



E. G. Hill. Immense clear pink. 



General de Vibraye. Large bright rose. 



Lille Mouillere. Beautiful carmine-rose. 



Mme. Auguste Nonin. An unusually attractive pretty pale 



pink, in heads of large size. 

 Mme. E. Mouillere. The most popular white. 

 Mme. R. Jacquet. Very pretty light pink. 

 Mont-Rose. Very free, early, and almost everblooming pink. 

 Souvenir de Lieutenant Chaure. Immense heads of bright 



rose carmine. 

 Souvenir de Mme. E. Chautard. 



free pink. 



Strong young plants, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; set of 12 

 varieties for $2.50. 



Strong plants from 5-inch pots, 60 cts. each; $6.00 per doz.; 

 set of 12 varieties for $6.00. 



Extra strong plants from 6-inch pots, $1.00 each; $10.00 per 

 doz.; set of 12 varieties for $10.00. 



Double Flowering 



Hydrangea, Domotoi 



This splendid variety possesses all the valuable characteristics 

 of the popular Hydrangei Otaksa, but produces beautiful double 

 florets, which are far more lasting than the single flowers of 

 Otaksa. It will thrive well wherever Otaksa flourishes, and thus 

 prove just as useful for planting under similar conditions. 



Young plants in 3-inch pots, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Good plants in 5-inch pots, 60 cts. each; $6.00 per doz. 



Strong plants in 6-inch pots, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



Strong plants in 7-inch pots, $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz 



Specimen plants in 10-inch tubs, $4.00 each. 



Dreer's Select Dahlias are offered on pages 139 to 154 



