Hydrangea, Paniculata Grandiflora 
(The Hardy Hydrangea.) 
One of the finest hardy shrubs ever introduced, and in 
size and magnificence of bloom not excelled 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, pure white 
flowers, changing later to a pinkish hue, sometimes a foot long 
and nearly as broad at the base, presenting an aspect of 
majestic 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 numhers 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 usad 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 conspicuous. A 
little shade and plenty of water seem 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 1 2 inches in diameter. 
It is quite as hardy as other garden sorts. Also mnch grown 
as pot plants for piazza or lawn decoration. 
16 cts. each, or above two Hydrangeas for 30 
cts., postpaid. 
Japonica 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 a t 
European exhibitions has been awarded medals. 
25 cts. each; the three varieties for 50 cts., 
postpaid. 
Everblooming Snowball 
Hydrangea. 
Found growing wild in the rocky hills of Western Penn- 
sylvania., this new hardy shrub was instantly 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 green- 
house Hydrangeas and pure white. The panicles are immense 
in size, but the everblooming habit of this variety is its most 
remarkable and valuable characteristic, blooming profusely 
from June until September. No hardy shrub introduced in 
years has had such unqualified endorsement as this New Ever- 
blooming Hydrangea. 30 cts. each, postpaid. 
