Dreer's 1909 garden book (1909) Dreer's 1909 garden book dreers1909garden1909henr Year: 1909 HEHOTADRffR PHILADELPHIA-RA ® GARDffl^ORfEHHOUSE PLANTS jj 149 HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS. Although hardy in sheltered favorable positions in the latitude of Philadelphia, they will give more satis- faction 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 decomposed cow or stable manure. When in active growth supply liberally with water; at this ti
Dreer's 1909 garden book (1909) Dreer's 1909 garden book dreers1909garden1909henr Year: 1909 HEHOTADRffR PHILADELPHIA-RA ® GARDffl^ORfEHHOUSE PLANTS jj 149 HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS. Although hardy in sheltered favorable positions in the latitude of Philadelphia, they will give more satis- faction 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 decomposed 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 Bone Meal, will prove bene- ficial. Give full exposure to the sun, except when in flower, when a little shade will prolong their blooming. On the approach of freezing weather store in a light, cool cellar or similar place, water only sufficient to pre- vent 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 they are stored too warm, and should be moved to cooler quarters. 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 becomes thoroughly settled. In some soils, due to the presence of certain chemi- cals, Hydrangeas naturally flower blue. To produce this color artificially incorporate one-half pound of alum broken into pieces about the size of a hickory nut with each bushel of soil. Empress Eugene. A desirable old variety, pro- producing large heads of light pink flowers, which, on fully developing, change to a purplish hue. Otaksa. A Japanese variety, producing immense heads of pink flowers. Extensively used for Easter decor- ation and for outdoor decoration in the summer. Thos. Hogg. Large, pure white flowers, produced very freely. Price. Extra strong plants, 50 cts. each. Strong plants, 25 cts. each.
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