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Marie Le Graye Lilacs (see page 50) 
Hydrangea 
Aborescens sterilis. Superb new variety of 
the hardy native species found wild generally 
in the eastern states. Absolutely hardy, of easy 
culture, and an exceedingly prolific bloomer; 
flowers extraordinarily large, pure white, re- 
maining intact long after the leaves have fallen. 
Far superior to the old Hydrangeas; one of the 
most striking and beautiful shrubs of its sea- 
son, suggesting the descriptive synonym, 
"Hills of Snow." 
Paniculata grandiflora. The one absolutely 
hardy Hydrangea. It thrives in all soils, grows 
rapidly, and blooms profusely from July to 
September. There is no more choice shrub. It 
is equally valuable for planting singly or in 
masses; it grows from 10 to 12 feet high, and 
can be trained as a tree or shrub. The flowers 
are white, and produced in great panicles a 
foot or more long, and will remain in good 
condition until after frosts come. 
Thomas Hogg. This kind may be planted 
in the open ground if slightly protected during 
the winter. The flower is pure white and very 
satisfactory in every way. 
Otaksa. Foliage is a deep green; immense 
clusters of rose-colored flowers are produced in 
July. Most frequently planted in tubs and 
vases. Does well in somewhat sheltered places. 
Japan Quince • Cydonia Japonica 
An old-fashioned shrub, very ornamental in 
the early spring, the bright scarlet flowers com- 
pletely covering the branches before the leaves 
appear. It has small thorns; good for hedges. 
One of the best hardy shrubs. 
Lilac • Syringa 
The Lilacs are among the most popular of 
the ornamental flowering shrubs. Hardly a 
yard in our northern states can be found with- 
out a specimen, and the parks of many cities 
boast of valuable collections — in some cases 
numbering over 200 varieties. The Lilacs 
usually bloom the latter part of May. The 
plants are perfetly hardy under almost all con- 
ditions. 
Bertha Dammanti. A single white variety, 
with flowers in large trusses; a profuse bloomer, 
and desirable in every respect. 
Coerulea superba. A strong grower, at- 
tractive and unique, with very large trusses of 
delicate lilac flowers; hardy and free-blooming. 
Giant Tree Lilac. A species from Japan. 
Leaves thick, pointed, leathery and dark. 
Flowers in very large panicles; creamy white 
and privet-like. Makes a small tree, and is 
desirable because of its distinct foliage and 
late bloom. 
