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A well-known and favorite old plant, producing large heads of 

 pink llowers, in great profusion ; the color of which can be changed 

 to a beautiful blue, hy mixing the iron scales or sparks from a 

 blacksmith's shop among the soil. It thrives best in a shady situa- 

 tion, with a plentiful supply of water ; with slight protection it 

 has endured the severest winters around Philadelphia. Price of 

 plants, from 25 cents to $1.00. 



HiDKAXGEA HORTENSIS YAEIEGATA. An exceedingly 

 ornamental Plant, with beautifully variegated foliage ; fine for 

 shady positions. 50 cents to $1.00. 



" Imperatrice Eugexie. Rose, shaded with white and blue. 

 50 cents. 



" Otaksa. a Japanese variety lately introduced, beautiful large 

 glossy foliage, large heads of pale pink flowers. 50 cents. 



" Paniculata Graxdiflora. a hardy variety lately intro- 

 duced, of great merit ; ' it endures the lieat and cold of our 

 climate extremely well. Elongated flowers of sno'R-y white, 

 often a foot long. 50 cents. 



" Stellata Prolifera. a new and rare variety from Japan. 

 Double rose colored flowers changing to a coppery shade. 50 

 cents. 



