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This splendid Hydrangea was introduced from Japan by Mr. Thomas Hogg, the veteran 

 collector of valuable new plants. To those who know Mr. Hogg's life-long devotion to this in- 

 teresting pursuit, his name is sirfficient recommendation. Tlie New White Hydrangea is a 

 hard-wooded shrub of low bushy growth, producing in July immense clusters of Pure 

 White Flowers ; the individual flowers are large, and the trusses magnificent. Nearly 

 hardy here ; can be kept in cellar over Winter, in a box of earth, and set out early in the 

 Spring. Strong blooming plants. Price 50 cents each ; 3 for ^1.25; 12 for $5. 

 Hydrangea Acuminata. — Beautiful long pointed leaves, and violet blue flowers ; very 



pretty and distinct. 25 cents ; 5 for ^i ; 12 for $2. 

 Hydrangea Empress Eugenie. — Large heads of pinkish-blue and white flowers ; an ex- 

 cellent sort. 25 cents ; 5 for ;^i ; 12 for $2. 

 Hydrangea Hortensis or G-arden Hydrangea. — Nearly hardy here, but frequently 

 grown in a pot or box ; flowers are borne in large panicles or heads, at first white, some- 

 times changing to blue, and finally to a bright pink. 25 cents ; 5 for $1 ; 12 for $2. 

 Hydrangea Japonica. — An elegant variety whh deep rose-colored flowers ; very fine ; 

 25 cents ; 5 for $1 ; 12 for $2. 

 Special Offer. — PVi? will send the above set of j Hydrangeas, including Thomas Hogg, 

 for $i.2S. 



BEAUTIFUL HARDY CLIMBING VINES. 



Hardy Climbing Vines are among the most desirable ornamental plants ; no others pro- 

 duce more beautiful effects, whether clambering over the veranda or clinging fast to house- 

 walls, they soften the hardest outline, clothe all imperfections with a mantle of beauty, and 

 give a pleasant restful look to the humblest home. 



They are used profusely in decorating the finest suburban residences, parks, cemeteries 

 and churches, the country over. We note the purpose for which each variety is most suit- 

 able, and recommend them to all lovers of beautiful plants. 



Notice. — When five vines or more are ordered at one time, the Akebia may be counted 

 at 30 cents each; one Wisteria at 35 cents ; the two Wisterias for 60 cents, and any of the 

 otliers at 20 cents each. 



Akebia Quinata — Japan Akebia. — A new twining climber, suitable for pillar or trellis ; 

 handsome and distinct foliage, and chocolate-colored, fragrant flowers; very desirable; 

 35 cents ; 5 for $1.50; 12 for $3.50, 

 Ampelopsis Quinquefolia, American Ivy or Virginia Creeper. — A strong, rapid 

 grower, clinging firmly to stone, brick or wooden walls, without support ; suitable also 

 for verandas, porches, trunks of trees, &c. ; large, dark green foliage, changing in 

 Autumn to bright crimson ; much esteemed. Price, 25 cents ; 5 for ^i ; 12 for $2. 

 Ampelopsis Vetchii. — A new and very beautiful hardy climbing 

 vine, now extensively used on the finest suburban residences, 

 churches, &c.. also in parks, lawns and cemeteries. It is a hardy 

 and quite rapid grower, clings fast to stone, brick or wooden 

 walls without support ; droops with inimitable grace from 

 porches, balconies and cornices, covering all in Summer with a 

 mantle of lovely green foliage which changes, as Autumn ap- 

 proaches, to brilliant crimson ; its effect is charming and pictur- 

 esque in the highest degree. 25 cents ; 5 for $1 ; 12 for ^2. ^^...^.^ZTTZr^^r,.^.. 

 Ampelopsis Tricolor.— This fine variety is suitable for pillars, "^ ^^"^ v. i^Jl^^^^^^" 

 trellis, &c. ; does not adhere to walls unless supported ; foliage ^ lower. 

 is variegated white when young ; it bears in Autumn a profusion of sky-blue berries, 

 very striking and pretty. 25 cents ; 5 for $1 ; 12 for $2. 

 Bignonia Grandiflor a— Trumpet Creeper.— A hardy, fast grower, suitable for cov- 

 ering dead walls, back buildings, fences, &c. ; produces in August large orange 

 red trumpet-shaped flowers in clusters, as shown in the illustration. Price, 25 

 cents ; 5 for $1 ; 12 for ^2. 

 Clematis Viticelli.— Blue bells. A strong hardy grower, with pretty green leaves, and 



