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THE DINGEE & CONARD COMPANY'S 



Description. — Hydrangt-a Grandiflora — See illustration page 33. A ?ic-ci.\ ■zvvj striking, 

 and ehgant Hardy Flowering Shrub, stiitable for Lawn, recently introduced frotn Japan ; 

 the Ji(rwa's are pure white, aftenuards changing to pink, and are borne in immense Pyram- 

 idal trusses more than a foot long and 7tearly as much in diameter. It blooms in mid- 

 sumjner, and remains in bloom two or three months. Creates a great sensation wherever 

 seen ; is yet scarce and difficult to obtain. The plant is of bushy and compact growth, at- 

 tains a height of j to 4. feet, and is ptrfectly hardy in all parts of the country, tieeds no 

 protectimi of any kind. 



Treatment. — The bush should be cut back every spring at least one-half of last season s 

 grcnvth, dug around, and well manured. The flowers are borne on the ?ieiv or young wood, 

 and arc largest and finest when the plant is making a strong vigorous growth 





HYDRANGEA OTASKA— A branch in Bloom. 



Hydrang'ea Otaska. — This is another magnificent fioweri?ig shrub; new and sca7-ce, 

 and a great acquisition. Heads very large ; frequently twelve inches across ; fiowers bright 

 rosy pink, contrasting beautifully with other sorts ; we recommend it as one of the most beau- 

 tiful of its class. It is of low bushy growth, and is believed hardy in the Middle Stat-es. 



Price, strong blooming plants, 50 cents each ; $6 per dozen, 



Vibnmura Plicatum — Chinese Snow-ball. — A'^ewly introduced from Northern China ; 

 scar:e and difilcult of propagation, but one of the most beautiful and valuable flowering 

 shrubs. It is of erect bushy habit ; grows three to four feet high, and is perfectly hardy. 

 It blooms in June ; large, globular heads of pure white flowers, e?itirely covering the plant, 

 and presenting a rare and splendid appearance. Price, strong blooming plants, jo cents 

 each; $6 per dozen. 



"Weigela Hortensis Nivea — White flozuered Weigela. — A beautiful shrub ; scarce and 

 difficult to obtain ; grows three to four feet high; drooping habit; blooms in June and 

 fuly ; pure, snowy-white trumpet-shaped flowers ; very beautiful. Price, strong blooming 

 plants, JO cents each ; $6 per dozen. 



SPECIAL OTY'EiR.— The set of four above named Xew and Rare Hardy Ornamental 

 Flo-.vcring Shrubs for $2. 



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