HYDRANGEAS. 



FOR GROWING IN POTS AND TUBS. 



From time out of mind the Hydrangea has been one of the most popular and desirable of FiOwerlng 

 Plants, yet of recent years Its popularity has far exceeded that of any former period. We have therefore, 

 to satisfy the numerous calls for it, grown a large and superior stock of the choicest and best varieties. 

 All are hardy from Baltimore southward but at the North should be removed to the cellar or given a 

 slight protection In winter. Please bear In mind that these are not small, poorly rooted plants, as are too 

 often sent out, but well established and well formed ones. Those offered by express are two and three 

 years old and are strong, handsome specimens. 



RED-BRANCHED. 



This, like Otaksa, belongs 

 to the Hortensla class but 

 blooms even more freely 

 than Otaksa and with larger 

 trusses of flowers. The 

 flowers are of a brighter 

 color than that grand va- 

 riety. The name, Red- 

 Branched, is given it from 

 the fact that Its foliage 

 stems are of a dark purplish 

 color, while the flowering 

 branches are of a dark 

 crimson, shaded towards 

 the head to a transparent 

 red. The best of all known 

 varieties, retaining as it 

 does its clear bright rose 

 color much better than 

 Otaksa or Hortensla. The 

 most reliable of all the Hy- 

 drangeas of the Hortensla 

 clahs and claimed by good 

 authority to be the most 

 valuable of all Hydrangeas 

 thus far introduced. From 

 214 in- pots. 25c, (by mail); 

 4 in. pots 35c; 5 iu. pots, EOc; 

 Reb Branched Hydrangea. 6 in. pots, 7oc. 



OTAKSA HYDRANGEA. 



Well and favorably known everywhere. The finest and best of the old varieties, being a decided im- 

 T:>rovempnt upon the old rose-colored Hortensla. It is a robust grower and bears a profusion of very large, 

 well formed trusses of rose-colored flowers, even when small. The foliage Is large, deep green, distinct in 

 form, gl-issy and attractive. It Is one of the hardiest of its class and excellent for forcing or pot culture. 

 From 2^ in. pots, 20c. (by mail); 4 in. pots, 25c; 5 in. pots, 40c; 6 in. pots, 50c. 



SAPPHIRE HYDRANGEA. 



In this new variety we have what has so long been sought for, viz., a true blue Hydrangea. The plant 

 is a strong but stocky grower, throwing out numerous trusses of bloom, formed of several rows of flowers 

 with petals of a porcelain blue color and with a large almost flat centre composed of a multitude of small 

 flowers without petals, of the deepest azure. It is not only an abundant bloomer but begin* blooming when 

 very young, and continues in flower at all seasons. The foliage is of medium size, accuminate, deep green 

 and glossy, contrasting prettily with its bloom. The foliage remains vigorous, clean and attractive at all 

 times— the only Hydrangea of its class that retains perfectly healthy foliage when planted out of doors. It 

 is indeed a great acquisition to the list of varieties of this grand old and deservedly popular class of plants, 

 and gives the utmost satisfaction and keenest delight to all flower lovers. From 2}^ in. pots, 25c (by mail)] 

 4 In. pots, 35c; 5 in. pots, 50c; 6 in. pots, 75c. 



THOS. HOGG HYDRANGEA. 



Quite similar to Otaksa except that the trusses are not so large and the flowers are pure snow-white. 

 It also blooms freely when small. It is an excellent house plant and as it is entirely hardy except at the 

 very north (requiring there but slight protection) It is especially valuable for cemetry planting. It blooms 

 freely when planted out. From 2]4 in. pots, 20c (by mailh 4 in. pots, 25c ; 5 in, pots, 40c; 6 In. pots, 50c. 

 QT^T^PT A T ^® ^^^^ supply one plant each Red, White and Blue Hydrangea 

 UX Juljiixlj. (Red Branched, Sapphire and Thos. Hogg, and one of Otaksa, 

 four in all), by mail for 75c; one each from 4 in. pots by express for $i.oo; one each 

 from 5 in. pots for $1.50; one each from 6 in. pots [value $2.^0), for $2.00. 



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