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Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora. 



THE HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA (an illustration of which we give below) is the most desir- 

 able, effective and popular ornamental shrub extant, and its many distinct and striking qualities at once commend it to 

 general favor for yard or lawn decoration. The bush comes into bloom in July and August, yielding profuse, massive cone- 

 shaped flowers of the purest white, which, as the season advances, change to delicate pink and later to rich coppery red, some 

 of these blooms measuring 10 to 12 inches in length and 8 to 10 inches in diameter. It is of a dense and uniform habit of 

 growth, and its general appearance trim and shapely; seen in the yard or on the lawn while in full bloom it is truly an 

 imposing spectacle, the prodigal display of white affording such a charming contrast with the green of its surroundings. 

 The period of bloom being late, and prolonged for two or three months, at a season when other flowers are scarce and 

 inferior, serves to impart a degree of Summer freshness to the landscape. 



Treatment. — The shrub is perfectly hardy and requires no special care or attention ; it is a remarkably vigorous and 

 persistent grower, and readily adapts itself to circumstances and conditions whether or not the most favorable. It maybe 

 planted either Spring or Fall, and, like other things, will show the effecls of a little attention in the matter of cultivation. It 

 should be cut severely back each Spring at least one-half the season's growth, dug around and manured liberally. 

 STRONG ONE-YEAR PLANTS.— By Mail or Express, 20 and 30 cts. each ; 2 for 40 and 50 cts.; $2 and $2.75 per doz. 

 STRONG TWO-YEAR PLANTS.— Cut back ready for planting, by Mail or Express, 40 and 60 cts. each ; 2 for 75 cts. 



and $i.io-; #4 and $5 per doz. 

 EXTRA-STRONG THREE-YEAR PLANTS.— Cut back ready for planting,^ EXPRESS ONLY, $1 each; 2 for 



$1.75 ; 6 for $4.50 ; $8 per doz. 



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HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA. ENGRAVED FROM A PHOTOGRAPH OF A PLANT ON OUR OWN GROUNDS. 



Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora for Hedges. 



Of late years the Hydrangea has been employed extensively for Ornamental Hedges, many thousand plants having been 

 ordered each year for this purpose alone ; so that we have decided to offer it in quantities at a considerable discount. Now, 

 it must occur to the reader that a hedge of these shrubs would be a most desirable acquisition, especially for extensive yards 

 or lawns. Planted in the background, with irregular clumps of other shrubbery and plants intervening, the vista thus afforded 

 is impressively effective and charming. The shrub may readily be kept within assigned limits by skillful pruning. They 

 should be set in line 12 inches apart, the soil having been first prepared by thorough digging and manuring. We have the 

 largest and most carefully selected stock of this grand shrub to be found in the country, and are prepared to fill all orders at 

 the proper seasons, in any quantity and in the different sizes specified, to the entire satisfaction of our customers. Our soil 

 and climate are particularly adapted to their growth, giving to the plant a robust physical constitution, which assures vigor 

 and vitality of future growth. We can ship by freight with entire safety to the most remote parts of the country, so that the 

 item of cost to the customer for transportation will be very trifling. Remember that we guarantee delivery at your station 

 in fresh and growing condition. 



Price, by Express, plants 2 to 2% feet, 25 for $3 ; 50 for $5.50 ; 100 for $10. Plants 3 and 3^ feet, 25 for $3.75; So for 

 $6.50; 100 for £12, For larger quantities, special prices upon application, 



