J. W. ADAMS & CO., SPRINGFIELD, MASS. !) 
MAGNOLIAS, continued. 
Magnolia conspicua. The Hi)\ver.s are white, ;ui<l appear be- 
fore the leaves. $2 earli. 
M. Soulangeana. A shriiliby. lirancliing, small tree ; flowers 
while and purple, ,i to .s iiirhes across. Foliage lar^e an<l fjlossy. It 
forms a handsome tree, and is one of the most desirable Majinolias. 
$1.50 to $2.50 each : a few e.xtra i hoice specimens, $5 each. 
M. speciosa. Resembles Soulangeana in shape and folia;{e, but 
the Howers are a trifle smaller and a week later. A choice variety. 
Same price as Soulangeana. 
M. Lennei. Flowers large, dark purple. $2 to $3 each. 
M. stellata. From Japan. This little gem ])roduces semi-double 
flowers in April. $2 and each. 
HVUIiANCiEA l-ANiCtL.iTA (iUANlHKl.oUA . 
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fin Acre of Hydi'aogeas ir) Blooro 
One of tlie siglits of the city these days is the magnificent display ol 
hydrangeas at the J. W. Adams & Sons Nursery on North Main street. Here 
covering a full acre of ground, are over 20,000 fine plants in fall bloom. The 
.great, flutty blossoms are just in their prime now, and tlie beds look like a 
billowy ocean of creamy white blooms. One large bed is set out with yearling 
platits, and the rest are fine, large, mature shrubs. During the coming week 
the blossoms will take on that soft, delicate pink which comes with the first 
suggestion of autumn, and a sight of them is worth going miles to see. — Xfic 
F.nglaitd Homestead. 
