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HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS 



All of the varieties of Hydrangea Hortensis are extensively grown by 

 florists 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 sheltereii 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 un- 

 favorable 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 freez- 

 ing. 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 of 

 alum, which should be broken up into pieces about the size of a hickory nut. 



Six New French Hydrangeas 



Germaine Mouillere. Possesses all the good qualities of the best varieties 



but produces absolutely pure white flowers, even the stamens showing no 



coloring. 

 Jac. Groenewegen. Strong, healthy, vigorous grower producing large clean 



trusses of a pleasing shade of violet-rose pink, very distinct and desirable. 

 La Marne. Most vigorous in growth with imniense 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. 3-inch pots, $1.00 each; strong plants from 5-inch pots, 



$1.50 each. 

 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, except where noted, strong 



3-inch pots, 50 cts. each; 5-inch pots, $1.00 each. The set of 



6 varieties in 3-inch pots, $3.00, or in the larger size in 5-inch 



pots, for $6.00. 



New French Hydrangea. Makechal Foch 



Most Popular French 



Hydrangea, Trophee 



Wonderful richness of color, a brUliant 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. 



Double Flowering 



Hydrangea, Domotoi 



This splendid variety possesses all the valuable characteristics 

 of the popular Hydrangea 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. 



Select French Hydrangeas 



Avalanche. Fine large white. 



Baby Bimbenet. Large compact trusses of silvery rose. 



Bclaireur. Bright carmine rose. 



E. G. Hill. Immense clear pink. 



General de Vibraye. Large bright rose. 



Lilie 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. The most popular, early, 



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. 



Specimen plants from 7-inch pots, $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz.; 

 set of 12 varieties for $15.00. 



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. 



