Hydrangea, Paniculata GrandiRora 
( The Hardy Hydrangea.) 
One of the finest hardy shrubs ever introduced, and in size and magnificence of bloom not ex- 
celled by any shrub in cultivation. The bush in time attains a large size, growing in beauty year 
by year. It is in the full glory of bloom from August until the middle or last of October, when 
every branch is crowned with an immense panicle of fleecy, pux*e white flowers, changing later to a I * * 4 
pinkish hue, sometimes a foot long and nearly as broad at the base, presenting an aspect of majes- 
tic grandeur that absolutely defies description. Entirely hardy, very free growing, a profuse 
bloomer and thrives in all soils. It should have a prominent place in every garden, not only because 
it is such a glorious shrub, but for its flowers appearing at a time when few others are to be found. 
It is planted in great numbers at Newport, and attracts a great deal of admiration at that well 
known place. A bed of one hundred makes a most striking appearance, 
Each, 10 cts.; three for 27 cts., postpaid. 
Hydrangeas for House Culture. 
OTASKA—A Japanese variety, producing immense heads of pink flowers. This is the variety so 
extensively used for Easter decoration. Usually hardy as far north as New York City and much 
grown as pot plants in all parts of the country. The immense heads of bloom make them very con- 
spicuous. A little shade and plenty of water seems to meet all their needs. They can be put in 
the cellar in the fall. For decorative plants on a piazza or porch they produce a fine effect. 
THOMAS HOGG— Large, pure white flowers, which on well grown plants measure more than 12 
inches in diameter. It is quite as hardy as other garden sorts. A Iso much grown as pot plants for 
piazza or lawn decoration. 16 cts. each, or above two Hydrangeas for 30 cts., postpaid. 
JAPONIC A ROSEA (New)— In color, a fine rich pink— about the same shade as a Gloire de Lorraine 
Begonia — and does not fade, while the foliage is dark green without any yellow tinge to it. Is being 
grown largely by florists and at European exhibitions has been awarded medals. 
25 cts. each; three varieties for 50 cts., postpaid. 
Everblooming Snowball, Hydrangea. 
Found growing wild in the rocky hills of Western Pennsylvania, this new hardy shrub was in- 
stantly recognized as something out of the ordinary and became a welcome addition to our list of 
really valuable plants. Few of our native garden shrubs are so attractive in habit and elegance of 
foliage. It is perfectly hardy, having stood a temperature of 20 degrees below zero without injury. -* 
The flower is very like the greenhouse Hydrangeas and pure white. The panicles are immense in size, 
but the everblooming habit of this variety is its most remarkable and valuable characteristic, bloom- 
ing profusely from June until September. No hardy shrub introduced in years has had such un- 
qualified endorsement as this New Everblooming Hydrangea. 18 cts. each, or three for 50 cts., postpaid. 
Snowball — Viburnum. 
COMMON SNOWBALL (V. opulus sterilis)— A superb old-fashioned shrub, popular and much admired. 
Of large size and spreading habit, bearing in June large globular clusters of pure white flowers 
resembling immense snowballs. Each, 12 cts. 
JAPAN SNOWBALL (V. Plicatum) —The best of the Viburnums, of purer color and better form than 
the above, and one of the finest flowering shrubs, but difficult to propagate and hence rather 
scarce. Moderate in growth and compact in form, rich deep green plicated foliage; large, globular 
flower clusters of the purest white produced all over the bush in great abundance. Exceedingly 
choice, its fine flowers are very beautiful and its handsome plicate foliage makes it a lovely object 
at all times. 12 cts. each; the two for 20 cts., postpaid. 
I have been using your seed for two or three years and I think they are the best seeds I have 
ever used. I have Pansies that I first got of you and they have done well, and the Asters have also 
done well. Yours truly. 
Miss Annie McAllister, 
March 18, 1909. Moscow, Vermont. 
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