Dreer's garden book 1916 (1916) Dreer's garden book 1916 dreersgardenbook1916henr Year: 1916 164 Hydrangea Hortensis Although hardy in sheltered favorable po- sitions in the latitude of Philadelphia, they will give more satistaction when grown as pot or tub plants and protected against frost. They thrive in any good garden soil, but give better results when grown in a soil composed of two parts of good turfy loam and one part of thoroughly decom- posed cow or stable manure. When in active growth supply liberally with water; at this time also stimulants in the form of liquid manure, our Peerl
Dreer's garden book 1916 (1916) Dreer's garden book 1916 dreersgardenbook1916henr Year: 1916 164 Hydrangea Hortensis Although hardy in sheltered favorable po- sitions in the latitude of Philadelphia, they will give more satistaction when grown as pot or tub plants and protected against frost. They thrive in any good garden soil, but give better results when grown in a soil composed of two parts of good turfy loam and one part of thoroughly decom- posed cow or stable manure. When in active growth supply liberally with water; at this time also stimulants in the form of liquid manure, our Peerless Plant Food or Bonemeal, will prove beneficial. Give full exposure lo the sun, except when in flower, when a slight shade will prolong their blooming. On the approach of freezing weather store in a light cool cellar or simi- lar place, water only sufficient to prevent the roots from drying up. Keep the plants as cool as possible during the winter, but never expose to frost; if they start into growth during winter thev are stored too warm, and should be moved to cooler quar- ters. Early in spring bring the plants on the piazza or some sheltered place and increase the supply of water, again giving full exposure as soon as the weather be- comes thoroughly settled. In some soils, due to the presence of iron or certain chemicals; Hydrangeas naturally flower blue. To pro- duce this color artificially incorporate one-half pound of alum broken into pieces about the size of a hickory nut â with each bushel of soil. Specimen Plant of New Hydrangea HYDRANGEA NOVELTIES FOR 1916. The increased demand for new and improved Hydrangeas has stimulated the efforts for the production of still greater improve- ments and as the result we have the past season tested thirty-two new varieties all of which possessed some points of merit, but from â which we have selected the following twelve sorts as the most hovel and distinct. Mile. Luclenne Chaure. Nicely fringed bright rosy car- Directeur Vu
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