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with large balls of pure white flowers, really resembling balls of snow, and very pleas- 

 ant for snowballing purposes. See illustration. 25 cents ; 5 for ^i ; 12 for $2. 

 Yucca Filamentosa. — A low growing, hardy evergreen plant, with long, narrow leaves^ 

 very distinct, and almost tropical in its appearance. The flower stalk is from two to four 

 feet high, and rises from the centre. It bears a profusion of creamy white, bell-shaped 

 flowers ; very beautiful. We have prepared an illustration of this fine plant, to which 

 we beg to call attention. 25 cents ; 5 for $1 ; 12 for $2. 



NEW WHITE HYDRANGEA, THOMAS HOGG. Price, 50 Cents. 



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

 collector of valuable new plants. The New White Hydrangea is a hard-wooded shrub, of low 

 bushy growth, producing in July immense clusters of Pure White Flowers ; the in- 

 dividual 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 $4. 



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

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

 Hydrangea Hortensis or Garden 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 Thunbergii. — Fine bright crimson flowers, borne in pretty corymbs ; hardy 

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

 Special Offer. — IVe will send the above set 0/4 Hydrangeas, mc hiding Thomas Hogg, 

 for $1. 



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. 



