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Hydrangea Hortensis 
Although hardy in sheltered favorable positions in the 
latitude of Philadelphia, they will give more satisfaction 
when grown as pot or tub plants and pro- 
tected against frost. They thrive in any 
good garden soil, but give better results _ 
when grown in a soil composed of two 
parts of good turfy loam and one part of 
thoroughiy decomposed cow or stable 
manure. When in active growth supply 
liberally with water; at this time also 
stimulants in the form of liquid manure, — 
our Peerless Plant Food or Bonemeal, 
will prove beneficial. Give full exposure 
to the sun, except when in flower, when 
a slight shade will prolong their bloom- 
ing. On the approach of freezing 
weather store in a light cool cellar or 
similar place, water only sufficient to 
prevent the roots from drying up. Keep 
the plants as cool as possible during the 
winter, but never expose to frost; if they 
start into growth during winter they are 
stored too warm, and should be moved 
to cooler quarters, Early in spring bring the plants on — 
the piazza or some sheltered place and increase the sup- 
ply of water, again giving full exposure as soon as the 
weather becomes thoroughly settled. 
In some soils, due to the presence of iron or certain 
chemicals, Hydrangeas naturally flower blue. To pro-— 
duce this color artificially incorporate one-half pound of 
alum broken into pieces about the size of a hickory nut 
HyprRaAnGgA HortTEnsIs with each bushel of soil. 
NINE SUPERIOR NEW FRENCH HYDRANGEAS 
Attraction. A delicate refined shade of pink, free and early } Mme. Rene Jacquet. Universally admired, the flowers at 
flowering. opening call to mind clusters of apple-blossoms. 
Baby Bimbenet. Very dwarf, free, and early, large com- | Souvenir de Mme. Victor Raoult. One of the most valu- 
pact trusses of silvery-rose flowers. able novelties. In general vigor and free flowering habit 
Joconde. A vigorous growing variety, producing immense it resembles the popular Souvenir de Mme. E. Chautard. It 
symmetrical trusses of pure white flowers. 
Lilie Mouillere. Beautiful carmine-rose,a bright cheerful color. 
L’Islette. Very free rosy-carmine. Trophee. The nearest approach to a real red in Hydrangeas; ~ 
Mme. Auguste Nonin. An unusually attractive pretty pale a bright carmine; habit ideal; a splendid acquisition. 3-inch 
pink, in heads of large size. pots, 50 cts. each; 6-inch pots, $1.00 each. 
Price, except where noted, 3-inch pots, 30 cts. each. The set of 9 for $2.50. 6-inch pots, 75 cts. each. The set of 9 for $6.00. 
GENERAL COLLECTION OF FRENCH HYDRANGEAS 
is, however, distinct in color, being a lively light pink. 
Avalanche. Fine large white. Mme. E. [ouillere. The most popular white. 
Eclaireur. Bright carmine rose. Mont-Rose. Very free, early, and almost everblooming pink. 
E. G. Hill. Immense clear pink. Radiant. Deep rosy carmine.. 
General de Vibraye. Large bright rose. Souvenir de Lieutenant Chaure. Immense heads, of 
La France. Fringed delicate rose. bright rose carmine. 
La Perle. The largest white, deeply fringed. Souvenir de Mme. E. Chautard. The most popular, early, 
Louis Mouillere. Deep rose, fringed. free pink, : 
38-inch pots, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. The set of 12 for $2.50. 
(Bea CE Ge Nar GG' OG ETSI) FS 0 Ce SoD for. g6.00! 
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 throughout the entire summer. 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. | Specimens in 11-inch tubs, $3.00 each, including tub. 
Good plants in 5-inch pots, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. ae LOPE LE ere TDi 3 GU as AG 
Strong plants in 6-inch pots, 60 cts. each; $6.00 per doz. 
