Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. PETUNI SEE PAGE E Deter HENDERSON® CO 35 §37 CORTLANDT ST. NEWYORK, VEGETABLE SEEDS. PATECH OR Cla e sceraistecnine 17 Asparagus ..... ....-. 17 es Roots.. ....17 Beans, English. ..... 20 «Dwarf. ee 13,18, 19 19, 20 Sendo aaooUnOSobODoS 21 -50 Sugar ..... seccces 00 EOOUEA BOS -- 47 Borecole or Kale.. .29, 50 IBEOCCOLI en wialaitisiarelatsyon bets 20 Brussels Sprouts ....4, 20 Cabbage ..... 16, 22, 23, 50 sx Plants 3) 142 Caper and Cardoon.....23 Carrotsececcs chic aieaie 205000, Caulifiower . .-24 Me Plants. 14, 142 Celery.. .. Chervil.......... alete CONT 4 MeneiconoLadsce oe Collards........ Corn, Field . Egyptian ‘Rice. --50 ee OTM os c5Haasog OC 50 WF UR tos ce sccosdc 28 SE scesso5ad 6, 27 “ Sweet Fodder.28, 60 «¢ Salad or Fetticus.25 POSS Saco BaocoosboDbaS 28 Cucumber...... eceee4, 28 Dandelion ¢ 4 -29 Egg Plant.. Soy) Endive .. -.29 Garlic ....... -.35 Herbs -ecceeeee 20 AT Kale or Borecole.. 1129, 50 KonURapirecaenecsecsdses PUGH. SooousoAoGaU=4 6, 31 Lettuce...... 14, 15, 30, 31 Mangel Wurzel....... 50 New Varieties Megetanle Seedsuecuniccccioe 4 to16 Okra or Gumbo........ 31 Onion weeee 34, 35 Salsify or Oyster Plant, 43 Savoy Cabbage... 3 Scorzonera......+0 202-43 SEE UO RS os06 dscoab06ed 43 Sorrelicscsccce SSdocesod 43 DPINACH ae lel lae selene 43 Squash...... seeee4, 43, 44 Wobaccoy-esseee ee 4% Tomato....9, 10, 15, 44, 45 AUST sncoodoaco0dss «. 46 «Ruta Baga ......50 Vegetable Plants and Roots.... «47,1 42 LAWN GRASS SEED, | SBOE cae FARM, FIELD AND SUNDRY SEEDS, Barleysecncnijnesiiceionen Deana, and Beets. sccc.s ies Broom Corn... c Buckwheat. 2.05.0 css. Carrot and Chicory njaidaisiooenacensO Clover Seed.........48, 49 © Corn, Field.........49, 50 Wotton \cc\ccleneiecocie -...50 Fenugreek and Flax... Grass Seed.. 48, “49 Locust and Lupins.. sooac 50 Mange! and Millet......50 Cateye deincs sence 49 Opium Poppy..........50 Pease hiel dice serene else 50 piene and Rape... Soddec 50 Sorghum & Sunflower. .50 Teosinte and Turuip....50 Wetchesi.ioc since cece 0 DWHSAL. ease sheseeee ee 49 Wald Rice... scceeacc 50 FLOWER SEEDS Are arranged in the following Classes, viz.: Novelties.. .--..-. oe - 52 to 58 Bedding Tieeane that Bloom the First eae 60 to 73 Everlastings and Grasses for Winter Bouquets-. ----74 Climbers that Attain Perfection the First Season.75 to 77 Nigella.... cre c erst eens 69 Hardy Plants for Permanent Situations.. -.-.-.78to82 Baipas\Grass Hardy Climbers for Permanent Beets + teseeeeeeeee+83 | Pandanus., i Greenhouse and Window Plants. . . 84 to 86 Eanes - ses . = 54, 69 “ ; paver see oppy Glinbers: panels sahtetaleefahtayersisys 87 Passion lower: ied i VADODEA ee safer toute ese 83 | Dictamnus............. 79 | Pelargonium...,....... 86 Abronia SaeiawuemcOON PD Isitalisesss acer sen TSO Pentstemon..... oscaaad 81 Abutilon. ...... -.-84 | Dodecatheon............ 80 | Petunia ..... 56, 57, Tu ACACIA care iehielinissieteie 2D OLICHOS Mar serete eae Ol mE DLOXtaaince cece 56, 70, 81 Achilleasesscai- ne) jcas\s 00) || SO TACNA de seeeee eee ees 85 | Physianthus popeaqull Achimenes..... .....-.&4 | Dutchman’s Pipe Vine .83 | Picotee Pink............8+4 ACODItUM ........-.00.- 78 | Wecheveria . . 85 | Pinks..... aiaioiiae 58, 65, 79 Acroclinium...... Edelweiss. ..74 | Platycodon.........0...81 Adlumia ....... Emmanthe...-.--......55 PE Sa Se ae /G\WSIERS Ssogcccecdnc Eschscholtzia...... 65, 73 POW eonumt.« Rononaco ody) Ageratum.........-. y Euphorbia..............66 | Poppy....... 156; 70, 71, 8L Agrostemmas.....- Ev erlastings... Pec) eh | Portilaca,.co. < eee 71 ATOSstSeneeiecnasiie Frerns........ Janbiaciawen 85 | Primroses...... 67, 81, 86 7 GEC Weseoe coerce 6 Forget-me-not..... 57, 68 | Primula.........57, 81, 86 Amaranthus Four o’Clocks.......... 67 Pyrethrum. : 71, 81 Ampelopsis.........-. oxplovesrscsesctiecccee 8) | E®agged Sailor. - 63 Anemone... .....+.-40- Fuchsia..... --85 | Reséda. ......-sccneces 08 Antigonon............6. Gaillardia.............66 | Rhodanthe... ......... 74 Antirrhinum... Geranium...... «....66, 86 | Rhodochiton........... 87 reais Steletael= Generar sene sala -80 | Ricinus..... sueciealaialels 71 Arabis.. ~ Gillatesene se cee ea 200))|) ROCKEL.s\oclcles dicaton [eile nO Aralia Gilliflowers..... ......72 | KRomneya... aencke Argyreia.. Gladiolus Seed. 90 | Rose... . 82 Aristolochia.... Glaucium ..............8 | Rudbeckia..........71, 82 Armeria Globe Amaranth... F Galpiglossis............72 Asparagus.... Gloxinia. ses sceaes Salvia... .. 5 Asperula........-.s000e- Gnaphalium...... E Sanvitalia.......- . Aster Coppuaane soonces 60 | Godetia................66 | Scabiosa ....... y Asters.. Golden Feather --71 | Scarlet Sage....... Ti Anricula Golden Rod....-.. 4 Schizanthus. 45 Avena.... Gourds, Ornamental. Smilax...... . Azalea.. Grasses, Ornamental. TAs 80 Snapdragon...... .....-60 Balloon Vine.. Grevillea .....:....... 55 | Stipa. a Te Balsam. Gynerium...... Aptcoae¢ SDM EStacksccecieeeweeeeers wv ‘* Apple and Pear..76 | Bilawk’s Beard.-...++--. 65 | Streptocarpus. Bartonia.......+. -.---- 62 | Helianthus............. 73 | Sunflower...........-.. Begonia..... -52, 8£ | Helichrysum...........74 | Sweet Alyssum. Bellis ---62 | Heliotrope........- 53, 85 | Sweet Pea.. Bignonia....... ---83 | Helipterum........-...74 ws 88 hardy. soma nds Bocconia....... --78 | Hibiscus . ......-.66,80 | Sweet wlan: tespecienieO2 Brachycome.... --62 | Hollyhock .............80 | “MW hunbergia.. “ BYIZA ie =i-) sels -74 | Houesty...... cosaoe 74, 80 | Torenia..... Bromus..... --74 | Humea.... Trituma..... eeso as Browallia... ---62 | Humulus.. Tropzolum.. Bryonopsis... ---75 | Hyacinth Bean.. Trumpet Vine... ° Cactus .......-22.- .--84 | Hyacinthus.. Wralerian-.-cescneoeestes 182 Calampelis......+eseee- 75 | ce Plant.... Venidium ..... seieese oI Calandrinia............ 62. | Impatiens.... Verbena.... ..- seees 73 Calceolaria..........54, 84 |. Ipomeea..... nes "6, $7 | Vinca ...... bnoccnesooontlt! GCalendilayjc acess cwece 2 Japan Ivy:-..s.....-.2.83 | Violet......... Cali fornia Poppy.....-- Job's Tears...ee. -74 | WWallflower Yellow Bells, °6 EKalanchoe..... .85 Water Lilies . Calliopsis. . Kaulfussia.............-65 | Wistaria......-. Callirhoe....... KenilworthIvy.... .>3 | Xeranthemum.... Campanula.........- Woagurus......... eoen.- 44 | Yucca....... Canary Bird Vine. 15 | -Lantana-.:.....0.c.s- ..85 | Zinnias Candytuft.,.....54, 63, 79 Lapageria..........---.87 Se 63 | Larkspur.. ..-66, ig Canterbury Be Lathyrus .. esele Carnation. miter Loree 84 | Lavatera ) TREE SEEDS. Castor Oil Bice. GS Lavender...............8U : ; Celosia. ..........-.54, 63 | Layia.>.....,....:-.-.67 | Special circular sent free . Centaurea 2... ccence 55, 63 Teptonipior eseceegces 67 on application. Cephalandra.....:2:.-- 75 Cores, aoe Are sv hrysanthemum. 64, Cineneria Rorioosn decd 64, 2 BULBS, SUMMER Clarkia... cc. ccscncccees Clematis.. otcccsseseee 53 FLOWERING. Cleome. vost nese By 64 Clianthus. F Amarpllis...........92, 89 Cobea... Amorphophallus. : Cocciuea... Bessera......-« ar Cockscomb... Caladium ............2. Coixee--sereee Chinese Sacred Narcis- Coleus. ... Mens ocaiese oaGace oes} Collinsia..... Cinnamon Vine.. Columbine..... ceceeeee 78 Cooperia........ss00s Convolvulus.. eee 88 Coreopsis.. .. Monkey ala Elephant’s Ear......... 88 Moon Flower.. Morning Glory -. vince 53, 15 Corn Flower.. COSMOS «seeeeee Gladiolns.. 2, 20, 9L Hy acinthus............89 aeeees = =| Cowslip..... “_ Dwarf...64 | Lilies.......... 22-88 Crepis....... Mourning Bride.... ..+-.72 | Madeira Vine. LOHR Cucumis sa0 WHEE Rede oescsaoodsaodie) I) wibby ao eee ae Cyclamen.. Musk Plant.............86 | Montbretia.....- «59, 92 Cypress Vine..« Myosotis.........:.. 57, 68 xalis .... . Wablia......... : Wasturtium, Climbing..77 | Pancratium. Daisies (see Bellis) - 62 “« Tom Thumb..55, 68 | Tigridias.. i Maturas.sces cscecseccesOo) |) Nelumbinm=.cscece apaod Tuberoses.........-.89, 92 Delphinium.. ......53, 79 | Nemophila............. 68 | Water Lilies............94 Dianthus.;...... 58, 65, 79 | Nicotiana........... 56, 68 ! Zephyrauthen.......92, &9 PLANTS. PAGE Abntilons........123, 126 Achillea. sortteeseeee e133 Achimencs...-... eaiyeiare Advertisements . Agapanthus.......... Ageratum ............. 126 Akebia Quinata........137 eee siesta sists -127 Altheas.. ae = Alyssum . oocdus siete 126 Amaryllis..,. ..89, 92, 125 Ampelopsis . 13 Amygdalus.. Anemone Japonica. . 133 Anthemis. hoe aaeiG Antirrhirum . neeee 143 Apios Tuberosa... 137 Aquilegia,.......s.... 133 Ardisia Crenulata......126 Aristolochia Sipho. ...137 Armeria Maritima.....133 Asclepias.,.... se eeeee 133 Asparagus..... Asters.......... Azalea (Hardy).... Azaleas (Chinese) Wapana........ -119 Bedding Plants........127 Begonias...... soe 212) 127 BOrDerryie= a= nisietsioeaatere 138 Bignonia Grandiflora..137 BitterSweet..... escoveldl, Blackberries... ..142 Bleeding Heart........133 Blue Dawn Flower....134 Bouvardias.... . aes 126 Cabbage Plants.. ..23, 142 Caladium . alae sinister od) Calla Lily, assorted... 119 Calycanthus Floridus. 138 Camellias ......-......127 Campanula..........-. 133 Cannas...... «521205 127 Carnations.. -121, 128 Cauliflower Plants. .24, 142 Celastrus Scandens....137 128 Centaureas...... aaaivied: Cheap Collections..... 133 Chrysantheznums., .113-118 Cigar Plant..,.....-...119 Clematis..........129, 137 Clerodendron..........128 Cletbra Cliviaroreicse . Club Terms .. Coleus ences Condensed List.. et 43 Coral Plant. .........-131 Coreopsis... .... -133 Crotons ......... -143 Crown of Thorns. -126 Cuphea..,... nits) Currants Scull Cy clamenzicesisse celia: 127 WPahlias.......... 122, 130 Daisy, white and red, 122, 133 46 SVEN OW ai- 00 Gelianthus............133 arn rnneeeeEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEate ROGERS @ SHERWOOD, 14 & 16 VESEY ST., N. Y. - Trellis, Garden........149 Hibiscus... a 134 Holly hocks seis eeeee dh Hydrangea Grandifiora 138 Hydrangeas . Impatiens... . Introduction... Ipomea y UG Gesboados oleate Ivy—Enylish.... sa allele “ —Japanese.........137 Japan Son Hate pono RS Jasminum.... ......2. 137 Keerria Japonica Bantana <3. seca Eathyrus)ocsc.earees 13T Lettuce Plauts . Lilac.. ohare Lily of ‘the Valley | FO t! eR | Lobelia Cardiunalis..... 133 Lobelias ........ 127, 133 Low Kate List.. |.. .. 139 ALY CRNIS: iaaineind ae eee Wihagnolia .......... Manettia7. ise) ene Matrimony Vine. ....,.110 Mixcellaneous Plants. .143 Monarda........ vonoaes 133 Moon Flower. . 110,134 Musk Plants ,.cusehee 123 Miyosotis’ (2, sis--steen 133 Q®Enothera ........... Peonies... Ralmseeeesatereeee Pandanus).) .,«sseses Pansies... Paris Daisy... Passiflora.. 2: .sscsaese Pelargoniums...... «..124 Pepper Plants.... .... 142 Petuniag o.ce os oe oveeloo Philadelphus...... ... 138 Phloxes..... seeeee1d0, 136 Plant Department.. 95, 96. Platycodon.. oe. 13d Plumbago......... 124, 133 Polemonium... ......183 Premiums... eee 090, 144 pene: Siicmistsfaniens 11133 Pyrus Japonica. ....,..13$ WRaspberries...... -..142 Rhododendrons. ...,..138 Rhubarb.... sisiel=aieieinteat koe Rubber Plant.. qucouGode 135 Rudbeckia ............ 133 Salvias...........124, 127 Snowball.............. 138 Snowberry ¢ Solanum .............. 136 Spirea...... ee....133, 138 Strawberries...... 140, 141 Summer Pinks........128 Sunflower.............133 Sweet William ........133 “‘€omato Plants...... -142 Tom Thumb Pen ie Tritoma. Tuberous ‘Begonias. ipsa re Turkey's Beard........133 Wegetable Plants...23, 24, 47, 142 "136 Verbenas.....eseee-es Violets. . Water Lilies & Plants..94 Weigelia Roses, etc....138 Wistarias.) 2) so2--e 11137 See ‘‘Condensed List,’” page 143, for general as. fortment of plants DoE included in above index. MISCELLANEOUS. Books on Gardening. ..153 Fertilizers......... 1 Lawn Sweepers. Turf.Edger........... 146 | Planet Jr. Implements, 146, 147 Toolsand Imp’ts. 1459 150 Lawn Enricher.....51, 152 Insecticides...... t) Lawn Mowers.....- “2146 Premiums...17, 60, 144, 153 Protecting Cloth...... "148 Tree Tubs.....-.. —— fig pasinbas AUT Se te ee fg paysayp renee Aq no pwT a Ni) ceca nenpatecaincss end Vans Veed epouatdasentnvauacundubiqucecievecevsorebensieysdunviilidindisestuedaersuesacehuleeseddhetescasiiecanaCastesclosbalematgieent te. juas aq min 8 OULD bunonof ay. UANAUNAE iii | NS ST *‘PueMIOy FYHNOIWG JUNOWY "201u4 *SaTDdILUY ALIZNUNO - en = While we exercise the greatest eare to have all Seeds, Plants and Bulbs pure and reliable, we do uot give any warranty express or implied.— the purchaser does not accept the goods on, these conditions, they must be returned at once and the money that has been paid for same will be, efunded,—P. H. & CO. : © ORDER SHEET FOR SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS, Etc. VETER HENDERSON & CO., 35 37 Cortlandt $t., New York. o. SIO CRICR Mes 8 1892. Please forward by ..——— ee et Ee aoe ee Se et Senor Manninen: 0): ING | Seas ee mettre ICIBIEEESL foot Sectg eR Lea eee ET ees wwe, Gardener's Name aromas x Secs bea Ee eles 2 ROST RO) UCE: cen Ms, Sela ee ei eae ag ESOT C5117) 1 eee ais see I< Ta (0 | (nea tare ue tan on ca a ‘HOSA mee ROE hh ERE a ce DR Beans Cy 101A ememntees axe weny ames ssi seater pie NEA Cancenaceins Sa Serie aie erent = Ne nelosed find Cash, $ _._...... BEI OWT Is NCEE IPL (OU OFC fB a Ne aes » Postal Note, § .......... , or send (GROMO i a= SPECIAL NOTICE.—Vegetable and Flower Seed—by the Packet, Ounce and 4 lb. are sent Free by Mail at Catalogue Prices, -In quanti’ es of 1-2 tb, and upwards, Postage must be added at the rate of 8 cents per lb. In the case of Beans and Peas, please add 15 cents per quart. and! Corn, 10 cents per quart to Catalogue Prices for Mailing. ;~ : All Plants and Bulbs when ordered singly or by the dozen, sent free by mail at prices quoted except where noted), Plants sent free by mad 1 : bszved yet we earnestly advise that they be sent hy Express when possible, as we can send larger Plants, and they arrive in better condition and we add hough gratis to generally covey Express charges. \ QUANTITY. ARTICLES: PRICE. PETER HENDERSON & CO.’S Garden and Greenhouse Guide FOR 18092. TO THE RECIPIENT. Tas is the first issue of a Catalogue prepared for those interested in garden work, who in applying for our catalogue of **‘ Everything for the Garden,’’ have overlooked the fact that we charge for that publication, or who may have been under the impression that we perhaps distributed a smaller list free. This we have not done for several years, but we have felt the necessity for some time of publishing a catalogue which should be full and comprehehsive, and at the same not so costly but what we could send it to applicants free. The result is this Garden and Greenhouse Guide. As our business has steadily increased, so our Catalogue of *‘ Everything for the Garden ”’ has likewise been enlarged, so that we have been compelled to charge 25 cents, its actual cost, to those not already customers. This 25 cents however, we allow on the first order, so that after all there is practically no charge. Doubtless this list will fall into the hands of many who are familiar with our catalogue, ‘‘ Everything for the Garden,”’’ and such will scarcely realize that this Garden and Greenhouse Guide is a reproduction on a smaller scale (reduced by Photo-engraving) of **‘ Everything for the Garden,”’ alike in all respects except size, design of cover, different order sheet, and the absence of colored plates. Perhaps too, many will find this smaller Catalogue just as handy as the more pretentious one. Parties ordering from this who would like to have a copy of ** Everything for the Garden,” have only to so state when ordering goods. In any case those ordering from this in 1892, will be sent the ** Everything for the Garden’”’ for 1893, without charge and without application. PETER HENDERSON & CO.,, 35 & 37 Cortlandt Street, Lin NEW YORK. SS TX) ata | In these days of rapid changes, we seedsmen are apt to reach out\ WIZ Naea too keenly for mere novelties, often overlooking, in the constant effort to display something new, old standard varieties which in so many cases are Still unequaled for real worth and excellence. For instance, > What have we among the much-vaunted vegetable novelties of to- day that in CAULIFLOWERS can compare with the EARLY SNOWBALL ; among CABBAGES with the JERSEY WAKEFIELD, or in CELERIES with | Sascenlies _ the WHITE PLUME ?—varieties that have stood the cultural tests of SALAMANDER years, and which still tower above all new-comers. To emphasize LETTUCE our meaning we have brought out in blatk and white on thig page a few of our leading contributions to horticulture in vegetable, field HACKE EARLY SACK al AELOMUS and flower seeds and plants. The list could have been made much pVERICANER longer, but what we have placed on our honor atch aré such as BANT ROSE have been, and are likely to remain, standard sorts. As a founda. ; oes tion on which to sustain our symbolic design, the books on gardening, ef-0F ALL written by the late Mr. PETER HENDERSON, are naturally suggested. a PEA His works must always be recognized as the groundwork of the TT AUR great business he created. But. above and beyond that it will be remembered that his books have not only enabled thousands of : SUNSET Kee amateurs to practice successfully in the field of horticulture, but RK they have been and still are the direct means of causing thousands cuc to embatk as market gardeners, truckers and florists ; and in thus | ee ‘ pointing the way to successful culture, we are justified in claiming that these books have, since. their first introduction, added millions of dollars to the wealth of.the nation. TUBEROSE RDENIN GARDEW Ge on | MR eRACTICAL | a Hon FLORICULTURE HANDBOOK FARM TOPICS PLEASURE PROFIT OF PLANTS PETER HENDERSON & CO.—INTRODUCTORY. 3 ~$ STi SOMEWHAT INTRODUCTORY. +- In common with most of the trade, we have for yeats prefaced every annual issueof our catalogues with introductory remarks. To our- selves there is, perhaps, no portion quite so unsatisfactory as these opening pages, because having already stated the special advantages as seedsmen and florists we unquestionably possess, every repetition seems to be merely an annual effort to tell an old story ina new way. Were we less progressive and content to rest on the steady patronage of those who have followed our business banner for so many years, all this would be unnecessary, byt as this season we expect to distribute 150,000 copies of this catalogue among people who have never before dealt with us, the reason why we keep ringing the changes on our peculiar advantages becomes quickly apparent. Andso in addition to the potential reasons given on the preceding page we beg to call the special attention of those who have not before dealt svith us to a few more reasons why we believe they will find it greatly to their advantage to place their orders with us. OUR, RED Trade Mark LABEL. 2 == Ms — Every package, large or small, of vegetable seeds sent direct from our establishment, isso sealed, and as we now supply our job- ena = SSS es SEEDS SEALED PAC AGES ' bing trade with our seeds put up in this manner, you will be per- : ¢ fectly justified in refusing any package of seed not bearing this Nearly all of the better class of seed houses are now adopting trade mark. We have been reluctantly forced to adopt this method our system of sending out seeds in sealed packages. We are | for our mutual protection, as every season we have cases where pleased to see this, as it endorses and strengthens the position which | unscrupulous dealers foist a cheap and inferiorarticle on purchasers we have maintained for years, that in no article of commerce is it der t e of ‘“Henderson’s Seeds.” All this can be avoided so important that this safeguard be adopted as it isin the case of mniice, tha name oi pattie vegetable seeds, for the reason that the purchaser hastorely entirely | >Y insisting that yahen package you buy bears our RED TRADE on the name and reputation of the seedsman from whom he buys. MARK LABEL, which we here illustrate. ee + TESTING: The practice which we inau- gurated years ago of testing be- fore selling all seeds, both for. germination and purity of stock, is now imitated by nearly every seed housein this country. But we claim, as pioneers in ee. a system possessed by no other dealer. The usual rte is to sprout seeds on damp cotton or paper; by this unnatural method @ high and misleading percent- age of growth is obtained, which is not borne out in practical tests. Our method is to sow the seeds in old mother earth, thus arriving at the actual percent- age the seeds will grow. This can only be done in agreenhouse establishment such as ours, where we have houses kept at the various temperatures re- quired by the nature of theseed. Beans, Egg Plants, Cucumbers and other seeds requiring a high temperature cannot be properly tested in the same house with Cabbage, Peas, Celery and other seed of like nature, and vice versa. Our greenhouses cover over four acres of glass, graded, some from a few degrees above While we plume ourselves on the fact that of the very few firms who test their seeds, the methods we practice are more complete and thorough than any, yet the results we obtain are not always conclusive, be- cause our practical experience .of many years as market gar- deners and florists has fully assured us of the fact that crops may fail, no matter how fresh or pure the seed sown to pro- duce them may be. The failure of seed to germinate may result from causes that the utmost care of the most experienced cultivators cannot control, and the maturing of crops also re- peatedly fails, so as to be a total loss, from causes that no human being can avert. Hence, to guarantee seeds to invariabl produce a perfect cron, is little short of quackery. And while we are justified in believing that the seeds we offer are un- surpassed in quality, still, for the reasons above given, we have always stated most emphat- ically that we do not (and our employees also have strict or- freezing, to others that are kept PARTIAL VIEW OF OUR GREENHOUSES AXD THIAL GROUNDS IN JEREEY CITT. ders never to do so), under any at a tropical heat in the coldest ' circumstances, guarantee c~ | ‘weather. warrant seeds. ’ 4 PETER HENDERSON & CO.—VEGETABLE SEED NOVELTIES. a a | -= = =e ase eases aeae2)e)| MU \VeckiAeuesreps | Se = ¥ ir SPECIAL NOTICH,—PLEASE READ. The reputation of our house for high-quality seeds and plants has given to some the impression that we are also higher in prices. Such is not the case, and we respectfully ask all who have never before dealt with us to make a fair comparison of our prices with those of any other first-class seed house. It will then be quickly perceived that our claims to patronage are based not alon¢ on superior quality but on low prices as well. (> ee eee ‘New Dwarf Brussels Sprouts, DALKEITH. “ =e It is astonishing how much more exten- § sively BRUSSELS SPROUTS are grown. and used in recent years than in the past. Ama- teurs are beginning to find out that this delicious vegetable can be as easily grown as. cabbage, The variety that we offeris a great improvement on the old fall-growing sort; it is much more dwarf and compact, and pro- duces ‘‘sprouts” oflargersize. Price, 15c.-per pKt., 60c. per 02. PRAARAROTH BUSH SUMMER CROOKNECK SQUASH. The crookneck class of squashes surpasses in quality any of the summer varieties, and in the MAMMOTH we have the delicious buttery flavor of the original sort, but of just double the size. For market gardeners, as well as private parties, it will be equally valuable, as you get twice the weight of crop from ‘the same ground as with the old yariety. 15c. per pkt., 2 for 25c., 10 for $1.00. This new varicty is likely to prove of great value. It is very hardy and probably the most prolific of all varieties. A grower, who planted a large acreage last season, states that he never saw : : cucumbers lie thicker on the ground than his fields of the EVERGREEN did when the frost killed the vines ; it really looked as if the whole surface of the ground was covereé with cucumbers. In addition to being so wonderfully prolific, it is‘very early, and the cucum- ~ ¢ opYRITHTED 189 Sy PETERHENDERSON gCO- : = bers retain their beautiful green color longer than any other sort. It is one of the very SE ee at best varieties for slicing, as it is very crisp and of good quality, and agit produces fruits of 5 Sve aiken medium size it is likely to be of much valne for pickling purposes. NEW DWARF BRUSSELS SPROUTS, “‘ DALKEITH.” Price, 10 cts. per-pkt., 20 cts. per oz., 50 cts. per 14 1b., $1.75 per Ib. NEW EVERBEARING yiN@sTous EVERGREEY « CUCUMBER. —————E——EeEee The peculiw merit of this ZZ variety lies in the fact that he vines flower and produce fruit continuously throughout the season until killed by frost, thus differing from all other cucumbers. Vines of the Everhearing exhibit at the same time cucumbers in every stage of growth, but invariably of perfect form even when verysmall. The cucumbers are of a fine green color, and are very desirable for pickling purposes. Price, 10 cts. per pkt., 20 ets. per oz., 60 cts. per 14 lb., $2.00 per lb. PETER HENDERSON & CO.—VEGETABLE SEED NOVELTIES. dD ae = <<, RAPID FORCING RADISH. This grand variety resembles the White Tipped Scarlet Turnip Radish, but is much earlier, coming to maturity in 22 days from the time of sowing and having very small tops, and will prove to be the Radish for forcing purposes. Being very handsome and of fine quality, it is equally desirable for the garden. Price, 10 cts. per pkt., 20 cts. per oz., 60 cts. per 44 lb., $2.00 per lb. NEW RADISH, “BRIGHTEST _ SCARLET. Radishes are probably more largely used in France than in any other country, and the long varieties have always. been more popular there than any others. ‘Brightest Scarlet’’ "? NN nit \ = oPYRICHT ED } is a new French variety that all should try. It is entirely © ig9l : distinct, being a vivid scarlet color tipped with snow-white. !TER HENDERSON &® | The skin is very thin, and the flesh crisp and brittle and of a delightful pungent quality. - The cut shows its shape, but 4 colored engraving is really necessary to give any idea of its striking appearance. A dishof them will enhance the beauty ofany table. (Seecut.) 15 cts. per pkt., 40 cts. per oz., $1.00 * per 4 lb. mea nm PAA eam ANY S (WeemereeammNMAA eT NN ANT ATOR HMMA NGNRNRENTGCUTY MI row Qn gg Neui White Top Onion. Two years ago we introduced the White Multiplier Onion, and it gaye great satisfaction in many sections where a hardy, rapid-growing onion ‘was desired. In the NEW WHITE TOP ONION we have a variety that produces onions of much larger size and finer quality. Our stock ‘this season is extremely limited, so we can offer it only in small quanti- ties. (Seecut.) 60 cts. 14 pint, $1.00 per pint. THE JONES WATERMELON. We are indebted to Mr. Philip S. Jones, of Georgia, for this splendid melon. The color of the skin is solid green, und the flesh is a very bright red, particularly sweet, juicy and melting. It grows to a large size, frequently attain- ing the weight of eighty pounds. In shape it resembles Kolb’s Gem, and like that variety is one of the best ship- ying sorts. A car-load of these melons which was sent to Atlanta this past summer attracted a great deal of atten- tion, bringing forth a long article from the Atlanta Consti- tution, stating they were the finest melons ever séen in Atlanta; and when it is considered that Georgia is called the ‘‘ home of the watermelon,” the force of this statement weuee Pe eae toall. (Scecut.) 15 cts. per pkt:, 8 pkts. or $1.00. | Your seeds this year gave me, as they always have done, the utmost satisfaction. Itook both lst and 2d premiums on celery at our county fair this fall; the varieties were ‘‘ White Plume” and “Golden Self- blanching.” W. A. DoBson, Nov. 13th, 1891. Washington, Pa. 6 - PETER HENDERSON & CO.—VECETABLE SEED NOVELTIES. ae at + NEM + Sweet « Corn, “COUNTRY GENTLEMAN.” The Ne Plus Ultra Corn, which we have-offered for the past two seasons,. has given more satisfaction for private family use than any other sort. Its: only weak point was its small size. To remedy this we have, by careful selection, obtained a variety which produces ears of good size and of the same. delicious quality as the original, and we offer with confidence the ** Country Gentleman” as the finest Sweet Corn for private use. The ears are of good size and produced in great abundance, our grower last year sending in a num-. ber of stalks bearing four good ears, while the average of the crop was three ears to a stalk. When we con- = sider that ordinary Sweet Corn produces only one or two good ears to a stalk, the superiority of this variety” will be quickly seen. The cob is very small, giving great depth to the ker- nels, which are of pearly whiteness. But the great merit of the ** Country Gen- tleman”? Corn is its delicious quality; it is, without doubt, the sweetest and most tender of all Sweet Corn, and at the same time with ears of good size. Price, 35c. per pint, 60c. per quart. + NG + PERPETUAL LEEK. <« A most distinct and valuable variety, (which produces continuously a num- ber of stalks orsuckers from one plant the first season from seed. The stalks, of course, are not as heavy as those of the ordinary leek, but for this rea- son are more desirable for cutting up for use in soups or other ways in which leek is used. The flavor is identical with that of the other varieties of leek, and it is likely to prove entirely hardy. This variety can be propagated either by sowing seed or by division of the plants. After being divided up and transplanted, each of the suckers : S = fi) quickly produces a large clump. By PereRHEendeRSONS Co” oo Price, 15c. per pkt., 75c. per oz. NSW PERPETUAL LEENA. PETER HENDERSON & CO.—VEGETABLE SEED NOVELTIES. 7 --—— NEW POTATO. ROCHESTER ROSE.” |} “LATE PURITAN” POTATO. Although introduced many years ago, the grand old Early Rose The Early Puritan Potato, which we introduced, has probably Potato is still the stand-by with must people. Of recent years, | attained a wider distribution and greater popularity on both con- however, the Early Rose has not done well in some sections. The | tinents than any new variety since the Early Rose. In the LATE Rochester Rose, which we now offer, is a seedling of the above, | Puritan we havea potato which is identical with the Early Puritan and is an improvement in every respect. [t will average larger in | in appearance, color and quality, but far more productive. Mr size, is equally early, and isa much heavier yielder. It possesses | Robert Birch, from whom we purchased the stock of this new va- the same excellent cooking qualities as the parent wariety. (See § riety, is one of the largest market gardeners in Michigan, and he cut.) $1.00 per peck. $3.00 per bush., $5.00 per bbl. writes as follows: a Three years ago urchased an nted some of your Early Puritan Po NEW POTATO, “ RESTAURANT go I purchased and planted f your Early Puritan Pota- tves, and found among them a few bills that did not ripen until late in the season. { saved all of these late If you wish to raise a big crop of large, handsome potatoes, this } String onesseparate- is the sortto plant. It is of large size, is an dnorsapian yicdor: and ei Seeedee, < an = Mr. J. L. Conover, of Monmouth County, N.J., who is probably the | They held, without va- best authority on potatoes in the State, says that the Restaurant | ‘istion their late char. Potato, for a main crop variety, will undoubtedly displace the | **#tstic. and yielded Jumbo,which has for years been the mainstay for Monmouth County farmers. Although of large size, the Restaurant is of excellent quality. (Seecut.) $1.00 per peck. $2.00 per bush., $6.00 per bbl. more than double what NEW POTATO, “SNOWDROP?” the early ones did.” $1.00 per peck, 33.00 per bush., $6.00 per bbl. (See cut.) This is pre-eminently a potato for private use, as itis not a large yielder, but of most beautiful appearance and splendid quality, always baking dry and floury. This variety is exceedingly finely bred, and produces verysmall tops. We do not recommend it for planting for inarket use, but where quality and not quantity is desired, we believe the Snowdrop to be unequaled. (See cut.} $1.00 per peck, $3.00 per bush., $6.00 per bbl. _ a ee er Ace ata F- ‘ ‘A Siem PEE TS. “A Tee | Restaura ors. a EP piGHTe® SPECIAL OFFER, {2 Bust eee or OO 7 1 Barrel « “ 4 - « 20.00 8 PETER HENDERSON & CO.—VEGETABLE SEED NOVELTIES. opyRrict TEP Byers Y oe 89! "PeTER HENDERSON K CO DRAWN FROM NATURE, (IN GREEN STATE.) FOUR GRAND NEW PEAS FOR 1892. HERSINE: . (See iliustration above.) This variety we introduced in this country last season, and the prepietion that we made that it was by far the greatest acquisition hat we have had in new poss in the past decace has been verified by thousands of people who gave it a trial lust season. Itis as far superior to-all other peas as the ‘*400” tomato is to all other tomatoes. It is a mediumearly, green wrinkled pea and grows very uniformly about two and one-half feet high, bearing a profusion-of large, long, pointed pods, containing from eight to nine large peas of the finest quality. Price, 10c. per packet, 35c. per pint, 60c: per quart. EVOLUTION. (See illustration below.) A main crop variety of fine flavor; pods and foliage rich dark green; vere retay. and prolific. ‘The pods are very large, scimeter- shaped and packed close with good-sized peas of delicious, melting quality. This variety can be depended on for a main crop of late sort,-giving large pickings of peas after the others are all done. Price, 10c. per packet, 35c. per pint, 60c. per quart. x he “3 : PERO gM. . : ENA I! GLADIATER.. (See illustration below.) ‘The plant.is very robust and vigorous, stem branched, growing about three feet in height, exceedingly productive, bearing in pairs an abyndance of long, curved, handsomé pods, which are very closely filled with medium-sized peas of excellent quality. A First Class Certificate was.conferred on this variety by the Royal Horticultural Society of England, which is evidence enough of -its great excellence. Price, 10c. per packet, 35c. per pint, 60c. per quart. CHELSEA. (See illustration below.) ———s a SPECIAL } : rd of each of the Four New Peas, : ‘ F ' 2 " = " fae OFFER. lier “ oa Sok? ‘eras WNC: Lede tiee ear __——— a A Read the Story of the (,reatest and best advertised Vedetable Novelty * N our first page we make the sweeping claim that we have been ‘identi- fied with either the originating or introduction of moré new and valu- able seeds and plants than any other house in the country, astatement — -that thousands interested in the development:of horticultute would quickly corroborate. Yet we must admit that with, perhaps, the single excep- tion of that wonderful novelty first introduced and named by us, the BUSH LIMA BEAN, we neveroffered anything that has, within so short-a time, created the same great interest, or which possesses more real merit, than the phenome- nal Tomato distributed by us last year under the No, 400, Undoubtedly our offer of $250 for the best name stimulated an interest in the variety ; but over- shadowing that feature was the fact, that we never for a moment lost sight of, that the variety itself was the grandest and most valuable Tomato the world has ever known. Hundreds who took no interest in the name contest, but who planted the variety on our statement of its merits, have told us that in offering it last year we had not sung its praises half as loudly as it deserved. To that charge we plead guilty, and will endeavor this season to make amends for our scant tribute to No. 400 by detailing at greater length the manifold merits of PONDEROSA. yu The PONDEROSA possesses every good quality to be found in a tomato. The vines are strong and vigorous and easily carry their enormous weight of fruit. Its massive or ponderous fruits are almost perfect in form, and so free from ridges or corrugations as to seem nearly as smooth as glass; and when we come to size, weight and solidity, no other Tomato begins to approach it. When we state that single Tomatoes weighing nearly FOUR POUNDS have been grown, and that specimens weighing two and three pounds each are of common occurrence, some idea may be formed of what this leviathan is like. The skin is exceedingly. firm, whien will cause it to be largely grown for ship- ping purposes. On the back cover of this catalogue we have tried to portray the color of the skin of PONDEROSA, [Excellent as the work is, it does not do justice to the rich crimson of the original. The distinctive hue of the skin permeates the fruit in like intensity from circumference to centre. so that when slived for the table its pare beauty never fails to elicit general admiration. Its remarkable solidity is happily expressed in one of our testimonials, ‘*that itis nearly as firm asan apple.” A marked peculiarity of this varietyis that it is almost seedless, and while this characteristic commends its use to delicate persons, this same peculiarity makes us pay five times as much to have the seed grown as that of any other Sort. Large fruits or vegetablés are usually obtained at the expense of earliness, but here the PONDEROSA again steps in and fluors our preconéeived Ideas on this point by demonstrating that it is as early which says as most of the older sorts whose only merit is that they are early. One patron writes that he had splendid tomatoes of the PONDEROSA in 100 days from sowing the seed. Its flavor is delicious, whether used raw or cooked. A canner who grew it last year Says it is going to be a grand sort for him, because the tomatoes are:so large and smooth that there is no waste in handling Last season we exhibited this Tomato in front of our seed stores in Cort- landt Street, New York, and it elicited the admiration of thousands. A frequent comment passed upon It there was: ‘' Why, one is enough for a meal."" And so it was. We feel that we have told the leading merits of this glorious Tomato, but ifthe unsolicited testimonials on the other side of this sheet are read, still further praise of PONDEROSA will be found. BEWARE OF TOMATO SEED sold this year, either as **Ponderosa,’’ the **400"’ or even as ‘* Henderson’s 400.’’ Genuine seed can be obtained only in packets that are sealed with our red Trade- Mark Label. Reject any seed that does not bear our label, form of which is here shown. Price, 20 cts. per packet, 6 packets for $1.00, 12 packets for $1.75, 25 packets fou $3.00. Free by mail at prices named. e — Read the Story / of the (,reatest and best advertised : Vedetable Novelty of the Gentury. fied with either the originating or introduction of moré new and valu- able seeds and plants than any other house in the country, a'statement ~ that thousands interested in the development of horticultute would quickly corroborate. Yet we must admit that with, perhaps, the single excep- tion of that wonderful novelty first introduced and named by us, the BUSH LIMA BEAN, weneveroffered anything that has, within soshort-a time, created the same great interest, or whi¢h possesses more real mefit, than the phenome- nal Tomato distributed by us last year under the No, 400, Undoubtedly our ofier of $250 for the best name stimulated an interest in the variety ; but over- Shadowing that feature was the fact, that we never for a moment lost sight of, that the variety itself was the grandest and most valuable Tomato the world has ever known. Hundreds who took no interest in the name contest, but wlio planted the variety on our statement of Its merits, have told us that in offering it last year we had not sung its praises half as loudly as Jt deserved. To that charge we plead guilty, and will endeavor this season to make amends for our scant tribute to No. 400 by detailing at greater length the manifold merits of PONDEROSA. oO our first page we make the sweeping claim that we have been Identi- ae) The PONDEROSA possesses every good quality to be found in a tomato. The vines are strong and vigoroys and easily carry their enormous * weight of fruit. Its massive or ponderous fruits are almost perfect in form, and — so free froin ridges or corrugations as to seem nearly as smooth as glass; and when we come to size, weight and solidity, no other Tomato begins to approach it. When we state that single Tomatoes weighing nearly FOUR POUNDS have been grown, and that specimens weighing two and three pounds each are of common occurrence, some idea may be formed of what this leviathan is like. The skin is exceedingly. firm, whien will cause it to be largely grown for ship- ving purposes, On the back cover of this catalogue we have tried to portray the color of the skinof PONDEROSA, Excellent as the work is, it does #0 do justice to the rich crimson of the original. The distinctive hue of the skin permeates the fruit in like intensity from circumference to centre, 50 that when wlived for tie table its rare beauty never fails to elicit general admiration. Its \ ‘ ~ remarkable solidity is happily expressed in one of our testimonials, which says “that itis nearly as firm as an apple.” A marked peculiarity of this varietyis that {fis almost seedless, and while this characteristic commends its use to delicate » persons, thissame pecullarity makes us pay five times as much to have the seed ' grown as that of any other Sort, Large fruits or vegetablés are usually obtained at the expense of earliness, but here the PONDEROSA again steps in and floors our preconéeived ideas on this point by demonstrating that it is as early as most of the older sorts whose only merit is that they are early. One patron writes that he had splendid tomatoes of the PONDEROSA in 100 days from sowing the seed. Its flavor {s delicious, whether used raw or cooked. A canner who grew it last year Says it is going to be a grand sort for him, because the tomatoes areiso large and smooth that there is no waste in handling. Last season we exhibited this Tomato in front of our seed stores in Cort- landt Street, New York, and it elicited the admiration of thousands. A frequent comment passed upon it there was: ‘' Why, one is enough for a meal.” And so it was. We feel that we have told the leading merits of this glorious Tomato, but ifthe unsolicited testimonials on the other side of this sheet are read, still Surther praise of PONDEROSA will be found. year, either as * Ponderosa,”’’ the *€400’’ or even as “* Henderson’s 400.’’ Genuine seed can be obtained only in packets that are sealed with our red Trade- Mark Label. Reject any seed that does not bear our label, form of which is here shown. Price, 20 cts: per packet, 6 packets for $1.00. 12 packets for $1.75, 25 packets foi $3.00. Free by mail at prices named. BEWARE OF TOMATO SEED cola thio Our Premium of $250.2 we divided equally Ay between 5 (,ontestants successful name. a= Who the Judges and successful (Sontestants were. e < ——— cas ° NOW THEN Toreee we ore $500.2 in cash premiums for the Heaviest and Best Formed Single Tomatoes grown from . seed of ths PONDEROSA purchased in 1892, either from usin our packets, sealed with our Red Trade-Mark Label, or bought elsewhere, provided, ulways, that the packets bear the name “PONDEROSA,” and are sealed with our Red Trade-Mark Label. Those intending to compete for these premiums “must so state at the time of ordering the seed, so that we can record it. If this is not done their specimens cannot be considered in the competition. In accordance with above conditions, and others stated below, we offer é $500.00 to he distributed as follows: For the Heaviest and Best Formed Single Tomato... Rs af « “a o : “24 O “ 3a : “ “ “ ‘ 5.00 "4th “ “ o s y “ Sth © " ue t : “« 6th . o a o ” 9th 0 “ “ ry ‘ «~ 8th “ “a “ “ “ & Oth “ “ ue ce ‘ “10th “ “ ‘ . ‘Totals... $500.00 All specimens for competition must be delivered at our stores, 35 and 37 Cortlandt Street, New York, on or before Oct. 15th, 1892. Specimens from a distance should be carefully packed and sent by express, charges paid. The names of the winners and the weights of the specimens will be announced im our Catalogue for 1893. In the above distripution it will be seen that every competitor has ten chances to sccure apremium. We are determined that this contest shall be the largest of its kind ever attempted, and we shall aid in every way to make itso. WHAT PATRONS SAY oF SEE > Ponderosa Tomato Our space will only permit us printing a few of the testimonials we received as to the worth of this wonderful Tomato. Those here given were taken from hun- dreds, every one ofavhich was unsolicited. We publish them verbatim, except that wwe substitute PONDEROSA, wherever ‘' No. 400” occurs. This alteration we make to familiarize the public with the variety’s proper name. D The Ponderosa Tomato is etealionaly the finest, largest, most solid and most pro- ductive tomato grown, is a splendid shipper, and for canning purposes cannot be excelled. Skin thin, but 80 tough that it will keep longer in good condition than any other. : : E. L. TOBIE, Sept.. °91. Keithsburg, Ils. Tweighed the four largest of the Ponderosa Tomatoes ; four tomatoes weighed 88 ounces, and one of them alone weighed 24% lbs. Am well repaid for my purchase and shall come again soon for more seeds. H. D. HERSEY, Sept. 23, '91. Lincoln, Mass. Your Ponderosa Tomato does not fail to arrest attenjion. The fruit is almost as firm as an apple. has little juice and few seeds. These slender plants, trained and standing erecl, tree-like clothed in foliage of the dark- est green and bearing such immense burdens of crimson fruit, is a sight rarely equaled. SILAS L. SNYDER, Sept. 23, 791. Taberg, Oneida Co., N.Y. The Ponderosa has spoiled us for eatin any other tomato, on account of its fine qual- ity. D. W. MANNING, Sept. 21, 91. Kansas City, Mo. ~ Inever saw any to equal your Ponderosa Tomato, either here or in California. We gathered basket after basket, all monsters. Mrs. RICHARD L. PUGH, Sept. 22, ’91. Thibodamp, La. This morning E picked one of your Pon- derosa Tomatoes and weighed it and it tipped the scales at 3 lbs. 5 ozs. B. PICKEL. Sept. 22, '91. Ansonia, Conn. Every one who tasted your Ponderosa Tomatoes pronounced them not only the larg- et but the best flavored. THEODORE POTTS, Sept. 15, "91. Paris, Ark, The grand Tomato, Ponderosa, excels anything of the kind Tever saw, and I have for more than 20 years bought seeds of the finest tomatoes I could get. It is that could be desired. is Mrs. WM. DUESLER, Sept. 14, '91. Maryville, Mo. In a bed of 21 plants I pulled off ripe to- matoes in three weeks enough to fill three bushels, lacking a very few. MAGGIE I. CRIST, Sept. 10, "91. Mooresdale, Pa. Some specimens grown from sced of Pon- derova Tomato were recently moarded the first premium at the annual Tioga Counly Fair, held-in Oswego, Sept. 8th, 9th and 10th, 1891- Miss JOSIE YATES, Oswego, N. Y. I had one of your Ponderosa Tomatoes Sor dinner to-day. It weighed 3 lbs. 1 oz., was an solid, fine meat as Tever saw, very amooth. and flavor the best I have tasted. THOS. MARSHALL, Sepp, 10, "91. Ripon, Wis MR. CARMAN. DB. HEXAMER. MR. FALCONER. THE JURY IN THE TOMATO NAME GONTEST. The illustration shows an interior view of our private office in New York, and seated therein Dr. Hexamer, Editor of American Agricullurist, Mr. E. S. Carman, Editor of Rural New. Yorker, both of New York, and Mr, Wm. Falconer, Glen Cove, N. Y. These gentlemen constituted the jury whose verdict gave the name PONDEROSA to the “No. 400” Tomato. Mr. John Thorpe, Chief of Floriculture in the Columbian Fair, was on the original committee, -but was unfortunately ill in Chicago at the time the name contest was decided, and Mr. Falconer at our request kindly consented to serve. All three gentlemen are widely known in corinection with horticultural affairs, and their unanimous choice of the successful name will. we think, meet with general approval. Certainly the five contestants: who suggested the winning name think so. Our check for $50 each has been sent to W. L. AKERS, Braddock, Allegheny Co., Pa. DR. W. P. McDERMOTT, 222 San Jose Av., San Francisco, MRS. N. E. GAINES, Dade City, Pasco Co., Fla. ., Gal. LAURA M. GRINSTED, 637 Ninth St., N.E., Washington,D.c. CEO. SUMMEY, Chester, Chester Co., S.C. NOW THEN fon 1002 we orreR $500.00 in cash premiums for the Heaviest and Best Formed wn from seed of the PONDEROSA purchased in 1892, either from us in our packets, sealed with our Red maeeaieule ranatges Pounne elsewhere, provided, ulways, that the packets bear the namo ‘‘PONDEROSA,” and are sealed with our Red Trade-Mark Imbel. Those intending to compete for these premiums must so state at the time of ordering the seed, so that we can recordit, If this is not done their specimens cannot be considered in the mpefition. In accord- ance with above conditions, and those on other side of this sheet, we offer For 6th Heaviest and Best Formed Single Tomato .. e200 in a i ‘ : “ thi For it Heaviest and Best Formed Single Tomato . $150.00 “« 3d " “ oo +. 100.00 « 7th of : : P80 ; insiinee wet at = praiins «| ge | a Sag np Rees sebag oh ee 3 te ; “ a SO Bene 10th “ a « ey ree 5.00 SERS: Total. .....8500,00 PRICE OF PONDEROSA TOMATO, 20 ots, per pkt,; 6 pkts. for 9100; 12 phts, for $1.76; 25 pkts, for $3.00. WHAT PATRONS SAY OF THE Pp onderosa I omato (Continued.) Ripe fruit Aug. 27th, 1891, just 100 from the time the seed of the Lee malo was sown—the most rapid growth T have ever known for a tomato, and I have been in the business for 50 years. x JOHN HODGKIN, Sept. 4, “91. Falls Church, Va: As a fruit on the tea-table t are exqui- site; they have no €, NO en tee no rankness ; the small seeds are 0 embedded. tm the delicate meat as to be called almost seedless, - MARY F. KELLOGG, Sept. 8, 91. Gorham, Maine. Everything wanted in a tomato is found in Tomato Ponderosa. LULA FO WLER¢ Sept. 2,91. Eureka, Kan. We have given your Ponderosa Tomato a trialin our grounds, and find it a grand ac- quisition. It is a vigorous grower and an immense bearer of very large, fine tomatoes. - A. D. ALDERMAN, Sept. 8, ‘91. Ottawa, Kansas. The Tomatoes raised from the seed of Pon- derosa took the 1st prize at the Loudoun Co. Fair, Va., and were pronounced the most beautiful ever seen. Miss LAURA BOWIE, Oct. 1, '91. Reading, Pa. I saw in our Provincial Exhibition a plate of Henderson's Ponderosa not to be com- pared to my second size Tomato from Pon- derost seed. ‘JANE MAJOR, Sept. 29, 91, Montreal, Canada. Thave cultivated tomatoes for 35 years, and have never seen the Ponderosa Tomato equaled. H. KE. ARNOLD, Aug. 31, '91. Fairchild, Wis. Every word that you said about the Tomato in your advertisement has proved to be true. Rev. I..K. RADER, Avg. 31, '91. Akron, Ohio. Ihave given all your new tomatoes a good trial for the last seven years and found them as represented, but the one this year beats them all. WALTER HOY, Gardener, Aug. 31, ’91. Burlington, Vermont. Those Ponderosa Tomato seeds you sent me last ing I planted, and the result is they are the finest in this section. I set out about forty and they all came out good. u HENRY W. OTTG. Aug, 30, °91. Meriden, Conn. Your Ponderosa Tomato is more a very choice fruit than a@ vegetable, perfectly firm and solid, of a deep red color and « most delicious flavor. Rk. W. SLADE, duly 16, '91. Columbus, Ga. This novel Tomato, Ponderosa. is a new wartety, large, smaoth, of a dark, rich crimson color, hardy growth, prolific and well adapted to this climate. ‘ “ THE NOXABEE DEMOCRAT.” July 18, '91 Macon, Miss. The seed of the new Tomato, Ponderosa, which Ip from you last spring, has far exceeded my most cUsuems clalions. om It is certainly the jinest ‘Tomato I have ever seen. A. GC. FRASER, Aug. 7, ’91. Galt, Ontario. Whatever name may be selected for it, it has come to stay, like many other new vege- tables you have introduced: ? MARK SPENCER, ® | North Salem, N. ¥ Yy. LA 20 redictio hat we ba by thous¢ superior tomatoes uniform] large, lon of the fi per que MR. FALCONER. _, OMATO NAME GONTEST. green; Your private office in New York, and seated therein Dr. Baaitey ae ahaa, Editor of Rural New. Yorker, both of New York, sort,givie gentlemen constituted the jury whose verdict gave the Price, 10. Mr. John Thorpe, Chief of Floriculture in the Columbian rtunately ill in Chicago at the time the name contest was Ponsented to serve. All three gentlemen are widely known fF unanimous choice of the successful name will. we think, testants-who suggested the winning name thinkso. Our DR. W. P. McDERMOTT, 222-San Jose Av., San Francisco, .. Cal. CEO. SUMMEY, Chester, Chester Co., S. ©. 1892 WE OFFER $500.00 Byes grown from seed of the PONDEROSA purchased in 1892, either from or bought elsewhere, provided, always, that the packets bear the name bel. Those intending to compete for these premiums must so state at the done their specimens cannot be considered in the compefition. In accord- » we Offer tributed as follows: 0 For 6th Heaviest and Best Formed Single Tomato .. $30.00 « “ %th “e se o os os oe. 25.00 : * Sth es so a Oy es FF; 20.00 10 *s Oth cS ] ea a es ae ae 10.00 0 “10th « « « “ oh oe Oe Total......$500.00 6 pkts. for $1.00; -12 pkts. for $L75; 25 pkts. for $2.00. WHAT PATRONS SAY OF THE > PBnderass Wonate (Continued.) Ripe fruit Aug. 27th, 1891, just 100 days from the time the seed of the Ponderosa To- mato was sown—the most rapid growth T have ever known for a tomato, and I have been in the business for 50 years. JOHN HODGKIN, Sept. 4, “91. Falls Church, Va: As a fruit on the tea-table they are exqui- site; they have no fibre, no coarseness, no rankness ; the smal seeds are 80 embedkied in the delicate meat as to be called almost seedless. - MARY F. KELLOGG, Sept. 8, '91. Gorham, Maine. Everything wanted in a tomato is found in Tomato Ponderosa. LULA FOWLER § Sept. 2, '91. Eureka, Kan. We have given your Ponderosa Tomato a trialin our grounds, and find it a grand ac- quisition. It is a vigorous grower and an immense bearer of very large, fine tomatoes. A. D. ALDERMAN, Sept. 8, "91. Oitawa, Kansas. The Tomatoes raised from the seed of Pon- derosa took the 1st prize at the Loudoun Co. Fair, Va., and were pronounced the most beautiful ever seen. Miss LAURA BOWIE, Oct. 1, 91. Reading, Pa. I saw in our Provincial Exhibition a plate of Henderson's Ponderosa not to be com- pared to my second size Tomato from Pon- derost seed. “JANE MAJOR, Sept. 29, 91. Montreal, Canada. Thave cultivated tomatoes for 35 years, and have never seen the Ponderosa Tomato equaled. H. K. ARNOLD, Aug. 31, ’91, Fairchild, Wis. Every word that you said about the Tomato tn your advertisement has proved to be true. Rev. I..K. RADER, Aug. 31, ’91. Akron, Ohio. I have given all your new tomatoes a good trial for the last seven years and found them as represented, but the one this year beats them all. WALTER HOY, Gardener, Aug. 31, ’91. Burlington, Vermont. Those Ponderosa Tomato seeds you sent me last spring I planted, and the result is they are the finest in this section. JI set out about forty plants and they all came out good. HENRY W. OTTG. Aug: 30, "91. Meriden, Conn. Your Ponderosa Tomato is more a very choice fruit than a vegetable, perfectly firm and aolid, of a deep red color and a most delicious flavor. fk. W. SLADE, July 16, 91. Columbus, Ga. This novel Tomato, Ponderosa. is a new variety, large, smaoth, of a dark, rich crimson color, hardy growth, prolific and well adapted to this climate. * THE| NOXABEE DEMOCRAT.” July 18, ’91 Macon, Miss. The seed of the new Tomato, Ponderosa, which I purchased from you last spring, has far exceeded my most sanguine cations. It is certainly the finest ‘Tomato I have ever seen. A. C. FRASER, Aug. 7, ’91. Galt, Ontario. Whatever penta d be selected for it, it has come to stay, like many new vege- tables you have introduced: MARK SPENCER, @ North Salem, N. ¥. LE LO PETER HENDERSON &-S5SO.—VEGETABLE SEED NOVELTIES. 11 a al —= Bs —= —_ = ——————— —— EW WINTE US ELON, “SANTA CLAUS.” § + A wealthy citizen of New York, who is considerable of an epicure, is said to have once offered his gardener $1,000, if he would place a good edible watermelon, that had been raised in his own greenhouse, on his table Christmas morning. Hisdesire was probably never gratified, but had his taste extended to musk melons it could now be easily done, and that, too, without the aid of a greenhouse. This would have been impossible until the introduction of this class of musk melons, which, though grown in the open ground in the same manner as ordinary melons, can be picked off in the fall and kept in a cool cellar, as easily as pumpkins, until February or March. Tho variety we offer is entirely new and the finest of all. Thecolor of the flesh is a delicate peach pink on the inside, although it will at times run yellow in color, and the outer skin is dark green marked with brown. The quality is delicious, having a rich spicy flavor that is not possessed by any other fruit. All of this class of melons have much thicker and finer flesh than ordinary musk melons, hence their long-keeping qualities. This variety rarely ripens in the open ground, so the melons must be picked off in the fall and put in some cool place, where, however, there is no danger of freezing, until they are wanted. It is usually necessary to place them in a warm room for three or four days before using so as to ripen them upthoroughly. (See cut.) 25 cts. per pkt., 5 pkts. for $1.00. «- New -- re “RB Y Y 3 uux meen, LHE BANQUET. This superb melon represents years of careful selection and im- provement of a stock of Musk Melon at the hands of the largest and most experienced grower of melonsin the world. The raiser regards it as his greatest production and likely to supersede all other red-fleshed melons. - ‘The Banquet” is a medium-sized known variety. In quality it has no equal, the flesh is uniformly deep and of that granulated character that always indicates a good melon; thecolorisadark rich salmon. The oft-repeated question, ‘‘How can I raise good Musk Melons?” can now be answered, ‘*Plant the Banquet.” We are safe in saying that it will produce more fine edible melons to a given area than any other variety. (Seecut.) 15cts. per pkt., 50 cts. per oz., $1.75 per 14 1b., $6.00 per Jb. We have bonght 8 great many seeds and plants of you during the past six years, and always found them satisfactory, especially your melon seed, which we buy in large quantities, as we raise them by acres.—Manry ,T. CaLpwe.t, N. Y., November 18th, 1891. (Copyrighted, 1890, by Peter Henderson & Co.) THE BANQUET MUSK NELON. 12 PETER HENDERSON & CO.—-VEGETABLE SEED NOVELTIES. THE THREE BUSH LIMAS. It is rather remarkable that within three years BUSH FORMS of three distinct varieties of Pole Lima Beans should appear. While all three are entirely distinct, we feel justified in claiming that Henderson’s Bush Lima will prove of really more value to horticulture than either of the large forms, for while the bean is smaller yet it is decidedly more prolific and from two to three weeks earlier than either of the other sorts, thus filling a place that nothing else does. We trust that our customers will give all the three varieties a thorough test ~"""" HENDERSON’S NEW BUSH LIMA BEAN. No novelty that has ever been sent out has received as wide distri- bution, in so short a time, as Henderson’s Bush Lima. A few years ago the entire stock of this variety was growing on an obscure plantation in Virginia; to-day it will be found in almost every garden on this conti- nent. This has been due to its great merit, which the public were quick to recognize. One of the most valuable characteristics of Henderson's Bush Lima is its extreme earliness, as it comes in from two to three weeks ahead of any of the other climbing or Bush Limas, thus supplying us with a delicious vegetable at a time when the garden is somewhat bare, filling in, as it does, the gap between Peas and the Pole Limas. The small size of Henderson’s Bush Lima, which at first was urged as an objection to it, has proved one of the strongest points in its favor, as the public, rightly enough, prefer smal] beans, always associating great size in beans or peas with coarser quality. . Henderson's Bush Lima is enormously productive, bearing con- tinuously throughout the summer until killed by the frost. Its greatest merit, of course, lies in the fact that it is a true bush variety, requiring no support from stakes or poles, but at the same time, the experience of all who have grown it has been, that it excels as well in quality, quantity and earliness. (Seecul.) 10 cts. per pkt., 30 cts. perl pt., 50 cts. per pt., 75 cts. per qt. : Last year 1 grew Hender- son’s Bush Lima and was very favorably impressed withit. .. Itgrew well and bore copiously and kept in geod bearing condition for a long time, and the quality of the beans was excellent. + + « Seedssown May6th ., made fine bushy, branchy we. ; plants and cropped heavily. LE : HENDERSUN’s BUSH LIMA BEAN, pine . i A I began picking July 21, etc. Samples of the Hundreds of Testimonials we receive about Henpersow's Busu Lima Beans, was. Faxconrs, N. ¥. Your Dwarf Lima Beans are great for this country. I have had great crops last year and this. The Pele Lima would not do here.—J. P. BracHat1, N. D., Sept. 22, 1891. The dollar’s worth of Bush Lima Beans purchased from you last spring did remarkably well. They were ready forthe table I think three weeks before the Pole Limas planted at the same time, and continued bearing until killed with frost. I consider them very valuable. I exhibited them in bearing at our Farm- ers’ Ulub, and each member wished some for seed, which I furnished them.—Epwin WaLTon, Pa. I tried last season your Bush Lima Beans; found them all you represented them ; the most wonderful producers and greatest novelty I ever heard of. Think yon deserve al} the praises you have received, and ~ more too, for introducing this wonder.—Mrs. Satire RUSSELL, Va. l exhibited, at the Queens County Agricultural Fair, your Bush Lima Beans, and was awarded discre- B US H N. Y. tionary premium ; we consider it the best Bean grown.—Mrs. Joun WILLETS, I have raised Lima Beans 34 years; your Bush Lima beats them all.—SmitH Knapp, ——<= N.Y. Have given your Bush Limasa good trial, and considerit an excellent addition to the vegetable king- Ey Ms \\ dom —H. D: M. VREELAND, N.J. : BURPEE’S BUSH LIMA. This is a bush form of the well-known Large White Lima Bean. Itis very fised in its bush character, growing to a uniform height of about twenty inches. While not so early as Henderson's Bush Lima, its larger size will commend it to many. The pods are of the exact size of the Large Pole Limas and contain as many beans of the same delicious quality. (See cut.) Price, 20 cts. per pkt. DREER’S BUSH LIMA. Dreer's Improved Pole Lima, or, as it is sometimes ¢alled, ** Potato Lima, has been grown for years, the beans growing close together in the pods, and being very thick, sweet and succulent, and generally considered of finer quality than the Large Pole Lima. The bush form is entirely fixed in its character, growing from one and one-half to two feet in height and of vigorous bush habit. This variety, from its abundant foli- age, always succeeds better in a dry than in a wet season, and we would advise, if possible, in planting it to plant it at least two feet apart and on light, sandy soil, if practicable. (See cut.) Price, 20 cts. per pkt. ie SPECIAL OFFER: ! PACKET OF EACH OF THE THREE BUSH LIMAS, FOR 40 CTS. PETER HENDERSON & CO.—VECGETABLE-SEED NOVELTIES. 13 ~ Improved Golden Wax Bean. The Golden Wax Bean has for years been the most popular of the dwarf wax varieties, and inthe Improved Golden Wax which we uow offer we have a-bean that possesses all the good points of the old Golden Wax, but is latgerin pod and much more prolific. This improved stock is one of the handsomést beans we have ever seen, being of dark rich goldén yellow color 4\ and of perfect shape, being neither too large nor too small. #, [Lis of grand quality, showing no string or coarseness even when past its best, but is of tender, melting flavor at all stages of its growth. 3 al For market gardeners or private families no better bush bean can be planted. (Sce cut.) Price, 30 cts. per pt., 50 cts. per qt., $2.25 per SS 3 p&.. $8.00 per bus. YOSEMIITE MIAMIMOTA WAX BUSH BEAN. Last season was a disastrous one to Wax Beans generally, the rust being much more prevalent than usual, and in cases where the Yosemite Bean was planted;at the same distance apart as ordinary varieties, it was also badly affected. We would again call attention to the necessity of planting this grand variety nearly twice as “@ide apart as ordinary bush beans. ; The plant is so large and vigorous, and the pods are so solid and pulpy, that they require a gteat deal of light and air to perfect them. To such as have not grown this variety before we would state that it is regarded by many efainent authorities as being second only in distinctiveness aud value to the Bush Lima, which we &lso introduced. ; The pods frequently attain a length of ten to fourteen inches, with the thickness of a man’s finger, and arenearly all solid pulp, the seeds being very small when the pods are fitfor use. The pods ére a rich golden color, and are absolutely stringless, cooking tenderand delicious. This is the coming Wax Bean for family or market purposes. It is enormously productive, as many as 50 of its monster pods having been counted on one bush. (Seecut.) Price, per pkt..10 cts., 36 pt. 30 cts., per pt. 50 cts., per qt. 75 cts., $4.50 per pk. =) NE: YOSEMITE Extra Early Refugee Bean. Mammoth Wax Bush Bean. The old Refugee Bean is so well and favorably known that this new variety will be quickly appreciated. It is similar in every respect to the ordinary Refugee, but is nearly two weeks earlier. It is enormously prolific, and from its earliness is almost certain to produce a crop, no matter how unfavorable the season. The Extra Early Refugee is rapidly becoming the favorite sort with Southern truckers and planters as it matures equally early with the Red Valentine, and has that beautiful silvery green color in the pods that is so much desired. In quality it is unexceiled, being free from é6tring, and meltingly tender at all stages of its growth. Our stock of this variety has been specially selected and improved, and we tecommend all to give it a trial. Price, 20 cts. per pt., 35 cts. per qt., $1.75 per pk., $6.00 per bush. 14 PETER HENDERSON & CO.—VEGETABLE SEED NOVELTIES. New hettuce, “BIG BOSTON.” This variety is identical in color, shape and general appearance witb the famous Boston Market Lettuce, but is double*the size. It is about one week later in maturing, but its solidity-and greater size of head will make it a most valuable sort. A most desirable variety either for forcing or open ground planting. The ‘‘ Big Bos- ton is sure to be wanted by market gardenets and: truckers, because it always: produces large, solid, salable heads, and it will commend itself te, amateurs because it heads up well at all seasons of the year and is of crisp, tender quality. (See cut.) Price, 15 cts. per pkt., 35 cts. per 02.» $1.00 per 14 lb., $3.50 per Ib. New Geleriae, “ PARIS MARKET.” Amost distinct and valuable variety, with tops of half the usual size; which enablés it to be planted,twice as close together as ordinary Celeriac. The roots are of good size, round and smooth as an apple. It is.at least ten days earlier than any other New Forcing, [pettuce, .. cir ee ae . “GOLDEN QUEEN.” Is ETE SEE A very desirable small, early variety, of a most pleasing golden yellow color, that shade which is always most desirable in a Let- tuce. Itis one of the mosf deceptive varieties we have ever seen, as at first glance it seems to be a veritable miniature Lettuce; but it forms all solid heads with little or no waste, so that there is really more to it than in many Lettuces double the size. The ‘Golden Queen” Lettuce is very crisp, ten- der and. juicy, and of particularly i] delicate flavor, even when grown !/ in the open ground, resembling in its tender quality the Boston Mar- ket Lettuce when that variety is forced with artificial heat under glass. 15 cts. per pkt., 35 cts. per oz., $1.00 per 14 lb., $3.50 per sb. WEW CELERIAC, ‘‘PARIS MARKET.” New Sweet Pepper, ““COUNTY FAIR.”’ This variety has been grown on a large seale for years by one of the most practical and intelligent of New Jersey’s farmers, and although he has tried all others he has found nothing to equal in quality and proe ductiveness the ‘‘County Fair.” Itis of strikingly handsome appeare ance that at once arrests the eye, whether in the market or on the exhibition stand of an agricultural fair. The peppers are of medium size, but are very solid and ‘‘meaty,” and of sweet, sprightly flavor, entirely free from any biting or burning tuste. (See cut.) 15 cts. per pkt., 8 pkts. for $1.00. CUT SECTION OF NEW SWEET PEPPER, “ COUNTY FAIR.” Pepper, ‘‘Cardinal.’’ A very distinct variety, growing from 5 to 6 inches in length, being about an inch broad at the top and tapering to a point. This Pepper is slightly scimetar-shaped, and is a glossy bright red color. Very sweet and thick fleshed. Price, 15 cts. per pkt., $1.00 per oz. NEW SWEET PEPPER, “COUNTY FAIR.” PETER HENDERSON & CO.—VEGETABLE SEED NOVELTIES. 15 Celery, “Giant Paseal.” This variety is a selection from the New Golden Self-blanching Celery which has become suv popular in the last few years; it par- takes of the best qualities of that variety, but is much larger and a better keeper. It is of a fine, nutty flavor, being entirely free from any bitter taste. It grows about two feet high; the stalks are very broad, thick and crisp, and entirely stringless; the width and thick- ness of the stalks are distinctive features of this variety. It bleaches with but slight “‘ earthing up,” and very quickly, usually in five or six days. Likely to prove a most valuable variety for both second early and midwinter use. (See cut.) 10 cts. per pkt., 50 cts. per oz., $1.20 per 14 Ib., $4.50 per Ib. New Tomato, “Table Queen.” This is the great premium variety which we offered in 1890, nota single packet of which was sold, but every one of the fifty thousand 150,000) packets sent out went as a premium on orders for other seeds. Our idea in making this unique distribution was to introduce this superb variety into general use at once, aud that this object was attained, the enormous number of packets disposed of plainly tells. We doubt if any novelty that we have ever introduced has given more general satisfaction, or has caused us to receive 50 many flattering letters from all sections of the country. The ‘‘Table Queen” Tomato is the largest and heaviest suiooth Tomato ever offered, being as large as the Mikado, but perfectly smooth and round. For slicing it is the Tomato “PAR EXCELLENCE,” as it is wonderfully solid and contains comparatively few seeds. The color ofthe ‘‘Table Queen” is a rich shade of crimson, and of a most agreeable acid flavor. Itis undoubtedly the most satisfactory Tomato for private gardens that has been sent out in many years. Price, 15 cts. per pkt., 75 cts. per 0z., $2.50 per 34 Ib., $8.00 per lb. SEW CELERY, “‘ GIANT Pascal.” New: Lettuce, “‘ Sunset.’ A head Lettuce of splendid quality, with characteristics that commend it to all. It forms large. solid heads of a rich golden yel- low, a shade ot color hitherto unknown in this class of Lettuce. It stands very long before going to seed, and is also an excellent keeper after being cut, a quality which will make it a desirable sort for shipping pur- poses as well as for private use. We gave the Sunset Lettuce a very thorough trial last season and we found it to be one of the best heat-resisting lettuces that we had everseen. In fact, the Big Boston and Sunset were in gool condition on our trial grounds when all other varieties were passed. Price, 15 cts. per pkt.. 50 ets. per oz., $1.50 per 14 Ib., $4.00 Ib. NEW COS OR CELERY LETTUCE, “TRIANON.” This is the favorite class of Lettuces in Europe; and this varléty is the very finest of its class; already they are bocoeming mure =— here. The long, narrow leaves, which form solid heads, almost ike e Wakefield Cabbage, bleach and quickly become snowy white. They excel all other Lettuces in quality. haviog @ taste and crispness unequaled. Thelcaves when bleached are stlf- like Celery stalks and can be eaten in the same magner. 3{See cvt.) \Price, 15 cts. per pkt., 60 ots. per oz., $2.00 per &% Ib. 16 PETER HENDERSON & CO.— VEGETABLE SEED NOVELTIES. Henderson’s Succession Cabbage. A Aan TESTIMONIALS. Tco much cannot be said in praise of the Grand Succession Cabbage. Itis wonderful, and far surpasses all others for solidity, productivences and the fine large quality of the heads. Mr. J.F. CARL, ——— Pa, Sept. 21, D1. The season has been against it, but it ts heading up us no other known cabbage would have done. Succession is THE cabbage for my soil. Ina good year, wis a sight tobehold, remarkably uniform, and very satisfactory. 8. EDWARD Sppcioaie ( ——— A. Ihave had splendid luck with your Succession Cabbage. Iam located very nearly 8,000 ft. above the level of the Sea where we nearly always have frost until the 10th of June and again by the ; Ist of August. I weighed one head of a this cabbage that turned the scales at Sid 21 lbs, H. E. GOETTING, —S — Cou Your Succession Cabbage beats any- : thing I ever raised ; every plant made ¥ =e 2 Feet’ ahead. JAMES D. BURROUGHS, Wigs = z Ae aie, N. ¥., March 20, "94. —S : me x The plants received from you this Spring were in good condition, and theresults grand. Too much cannot be said in praise of Henderson's Suc- cession Cabbage. Jt was the only cab- bagein this part of the country that headed ; as dry ag it has been here ig have fine heads, and some weighed 16 lbs. the last of June. It'sa “dandy” —just the thing for South Dakota. D. W. SHRYOCE, S.D., Oct. 24, ML, I wish to state that your Succession Cabbage is a real show in my pakhes every head a perfect specimen. DANIEL J. HARTMAN, FRIEDENSVILLE, Aug. 6, 91, We find this a very supertor variety, AARON LOW & SON, Seed Growers, Mass., Jan. 12, 91, COpy , INGEN Mr pen een oN &CO, Rig HH HT LMM es MM uh E Of all the varieties of vegetabies mentioned on our ‘‘ Honor Arch” of Introduc- tions on page 1, there is nothing that we feel prouder of than of Succession Cabbage. Wecan say without exaggeration thatit is the finest cabbage in existe ence to-day; whether for medium early, main crop or late use, it has no equal. It is so finely bred and so true to type that in a field of twenty acres every head appears alike. Wecan recommend it either for the market gardener, trucker or private planter, as it is a perfect cabbage in every respect, not only being of the largest size but of handsome color and of the finest quality. Itis probably the safest variety for an amateur to plant as it does well at all seasons, and one is sure of getting a crop no matter when itis planted. Our stocks of cabbage of all varies ties have for years been the acknowledged standard of excellence in this country, - and when we state that we consider Succession to be the most valuable variety that we have ever introduced, our opinion of its great merit will be apparent to all. We could fill many pages of our catalogue with unsolicited flattering testi- monials that we have received from all sections of the country in regard to its great excellence, but space only permits us to give afew of them above. Price, 15 ¢ts, per packet, 50 cts. per ounce, $1.75 per 4 Ib., $6.00 per Ib. NEW PIE PUMPKIN, “CALHOUN.” We gave, this variety a very thorough distribution last year, and wherever heard from, it gave the highest satisfaction, every one speaking of its superior quality. |The outside color is a creamy brown; the inside fiesh is a deep salmon yellow; the flesh is wonderfully thick and fine grained, and the seed cavity very small. Itcooks very yellow and makes pies of a high rich color and of the finest quality. This varicty is entirely fixed in its character, every specimen being unis formly of the shape shown in the engraving. Any one using the Calhoun Pumpkin once will never use any other variety, so superior is it in quality. Price, 15 cts. per packet, 50 cts. per ounce, $1.75 per 14 Ib., $6.00 per Ib. Copyrighted by Peter Henderson & Co.. 1891. PETER HENDERSON THE FARM METHOD SPINACH. CABBAGE and TURNIP. OO POSTAGE must be added to Catalogue prices at the rate of 8 cts. per lb. when seeds are Add postage for Beans and Peas at the rate of 15 cts. per quart. and to Corn 10 cts. per quart to Catalogue prices. ordered in quantities of half lb. and upward. &=> We offer the iiaring uancomce”= to those who wish to purchase PACKETS in quantity; app to Seeds by the PACKET, not by the oz., %1b., lb., in this way will be forwarded free by Mail to any ad these low rates y onl uarts ; and Seeds order e United States or Canada: Purchasers remitting $1.00 may select Vegetable Seeds DN PACEETS, to value of = = 20 = o on F = 300 3 400 500 10.00 Varieties in heavy type are such ax we ARTICGROKE, GLOBE. German, Artischoke.—French. Arlichaut.—Span- ish, Alcachofa. Sow in April in rich soil, and transplant the following spring to permanent deds, in rows (or hills) three feet apart, and two feet between the plants. They only give a partial crop the firstseason, but the beds will remain in bearing for years. Protect in winter by a covering of leaves or coarse manure : Large Globe. Grown for the unripe flower heads, which are highly esteemed by epicures. 10 cts. per pkt., 30 cts. per oz. ARTICHOKE, JERUSALEM. Grown exclusively for its tubers, which somewhat resemble potatoes, and are cultivated in a similar manner, only that the rows should be at least four feet apart when grown in strong soils. Itisenormously productive, producing 1,500 bushels peracre. It is used mostly in feeding sheep and bogs. In some parts of the Southern States the tops arecut anddriedashay. (See cut.) Strong tubers, 25 cts. per gt., $1.25 per peck, $4.00per bushel. A 3-lb. package by mail for 75c. JERUSALEM ARTICEOEE. f= Half pounds supplied at pound rates; or other large planters requiring larger quantities of seeds than are here offered are invited to write to us for special prices, particularly purchasers of PEAS, -BEANS, CORN, ONION, & CO.—VEGETABLE SEEDS. — - aoe oe —— THE GARDEN METH half bushels at bushel rates. Market Gardeners ints or ess in eee weer etwas saeee - ee eee ee ete wweneee (also our Book, “Garden and Farm Topics”) ..c.ce-.eeee os (and our Book, ‘‘ Practical Flori- CUlEUTE”)..cevecccecncccececss | have found to be the best for general] cultivatiun. ASPARAGUS. German, Spargel.—French, Asperge.—Spanish, Es- parragos. 1 oz. for 60 feet of drill. A convenient bed is about six feet wide, with a path two feeton each side. This will require six- rows one foot apart, and a bed of that width fifty feetlong will be ample for an ordinary family. requiring about one pound of seed. It will require about three years from the time of sowing until the bed is in full bearing. but once established is good for twenty years. Itshould be sown in drilfs one foot apart, and when the plants are four or fiveinches high they should be thinned ont so that the plants will be nine inches apart from each other in all the rows. Great care must be taken for the first year to Keep down all weeds as soon as thes appear, else they will choke up and destroy the yonng seedling Asparagus, The deeper the soil and greaterabundance of manure that is used the greater will be the crop. PALMETTO. Until we found this new Pal- metto Asparagus, Conover’s Colossal was the lead- ing sort, and justly so; but the Palmetto is not only much earlier, but is also a better yielder, and is more even and regular in its growth and must eventually supplant the old favorite. Aver- age bunches, containing fifteen shoots, measure 1344 inches in circumference, and weigh about two pounds. The Palmetto has now been planted in all parts of the country. and the reports we bave indicate that it igs equally well adapted for all sec- tions North and South. Its quality is unequaled. (See cut.) < 15 cts. per pkt., 25 cts. peroz., 75 cts. per 4 Ib, $2.00 per Ib. Colossal’ The standard variety. The shoots areof the largest size; very productive and of the best quality. Scts. per pkt., 10 cts. per oz., 20 cls per 4 lb., 60 cts. per Ib. ASPARAGUS + ROOTS. If to be sent by mail add 40 cts. per 100 to the prices. A saving of one to two years is effected by planting roots. Those offered below are strong two-year-old roots. For private use or for marketing on a small scale, beds should be formed fiye Teet wide with three rows planted in each, one in the middle and one on each sida a foot frcm the edge; distance between the plants in the rows, nine inches. THE PALMETTO. Splendid roots, $1.50 per 100, pee hy ay ey ate nares ata, . a aad onto ati a eer Ama PPT ROL AE OT , ~ mae we ase shhr er GOS $12.00 per 1,000. (S50 roots at 100 rate; 500 ac 1,000 rate.) Z Colossal. Fine two-year-old roots at $1,00 per 100. $7.00 per 1,000. (50 roots at 100 rate; 500 at 1.000 rate.) PALMETTO ASPABAGUS. HENDERSON’S EARLIEST RED VALENTINE. This va- riety is at least 10 days earlier than the Early Red Valentine, and is usually ready to pick in 35 days from time of planting. On account of its great earliness itis largely grown by market gardeners, but except in the characteristic of extreme earliness, it differs in no other way from thé Early Red Valentine described below. By a competitive test made in 1887 by one of the highest authorities on the subject in this country, Henderson’s Earliest Red Valentine was proven to be 10 days earlier than any other stock. Sold only in sealed puckages. 30 cts. pt., 50 cts. qt., $2.25 peck, $7.00 bush. ROUND EARLY SIX WHEES. A decided acquisition, being an improved form ‘of the old favorite Long Yellow Six Weeks. It is slightly shorter in the pod but round, and is almost destitute of string at all stages of growth. We can recommend it, either as astring or shelled bean. 25 cts. pt., 40 cts. qt., $2.00 peck, | $6.50 bush. RHODE ISLAND DWARF CASEENIFH, A continual bearer during the summer. ,Exceedingly early, and when young the beans are tender and of very fine flavor. $1.25 peck, $4.00 bush. REFUGEE OR THOUSAND TO ONE. A very productive medium or late variety. The young pods are tender and of fine flavor. Is extensively grown for pickling.. Seeds dull yellow speckled with purple. 15 cts. pt., 25 cts. qt., $1.25 peck, $4.50 bush. LONG YELLOW SIX WEBEBES. Early, very productive and of excellent quality. Pods often eighteen inches long. Seeds, when ripe, yelluw or dun color. 20 ¢ts. pt., 35 ets. qt., $1.75 peck, $5.50 bush. RLY RED VALENTINE. Desirable for either market or family use, being early, productive, tender, and of excellent flavor. The pods are round, somewhat curled, and the seeds, when ripe, salmon speckled with purplish rose. 20 cts. pt., 30 cts. qt., $1.25 peck, $4.00 bush. Dwarf Horticultural. A bush variety of the well-known Horti- puitural Pole Bean. 25 cts. pt., 40 cts. qt., $2.00 peck, $6.50 ‘bush. EXTRA EARLY REFUGEE. (See Novelties; page 13.) 20cts. pt., 35 ets. qt., $1.75 peck, $6.00 bush.. (Seecut.) ®@ EARLY MOHAWE. Very early and will stand more cold than most of the bush varieties. Both this and the succeeding sort are largely grown in the Southern States for Northern markets, The pods are from five to six inches long; the seeds, when ripe, drab with purple spots. 15 cts. pt.; 25 cts. qt., $1.25 peck, $4.00 bush. DREER'S BUSH LIMA. (See Novelties, page 12.) 20 cts. pkt. BURPEE’S BUSH LIMA. (See Novelties, page 12.) 20 cts. pkt. pet qt., $1.25 per peck, $4.00 per bushel: Ne Plus Ultra, White Valentine, Best of All, White Marrow, Golden Refugee, Emperor William, PETER HENDERSON & CO.—VEGETABLE SEEDS. 15 cts.'pt., 25cts. qt., We can also supply the following standard varieties of Beans, which are too well known to need description, at the uniform price of 15 cts. per pt., 25 cts. Gallega or Large Refugee, Large White Kidney, Early China. BEANS, °*"222"" DWARF on BUSH. German, Bohne.—French, Haricot.—Spanish, Frijorenano. 1 quart to 100 feet in drills ; 2 bushels to the acre, in drills. A succession of sowings can be made from the firat week in May until Septera- ber, These dates are for the latitude of New York ; further south the sowing must be done earlier, further north later, Plant in drills about two inches deep, and from eighteen inches to two feet upart, according to the richness of the soil; the poorer the svil the closer they can be planted. The seeds should be dropped about two inches apart, Add 15 cts. per quart extra if to be sent by mail. HENDERSON'S NEW BUSH LIMA. (See full description on page 12.) 10 cts. pkt., 30 cts. 1% pt., 50 cts. pt., 75 cts. qt. . EARLY WARWICK GREEN BUSH BEAN. This is 4 variety that came under our notice two -years ago, and which ‘has proven itself to be one of the earliest, if not the earliest Green Bush Bean that we have. Our repeated tests show that this Bean will give a picking of pods, four inches and over, in forty-three days from the date of planting; this we have never known any other green Bush Bean to du exceptit bé the Emperor William. The pods may be said to be stringless until they reach a stage at which they ae t maturity for perusing As this Bean isso remark- ably early and like- wise suitable for shipping long dis- tances, we believe it will be found to be a valuable ac- quisition, espe- cially to the South- ern trucker, to whom it is of the utmost impor: tance that he get something that will come in ahead of existing sorts. It is a heavy cropper, produc- ing an abundance of pods which] average about 544 inches in i! length, cut.) 30 cts. per pt., 50 ects. pergt., | $2.25 per peck, f $7.00 per bush. j 0 Copyr'ghted, 1890, by Peter Henderson & Co, PETER HENDERSON & CO.—VEGETABLE SEEDS. 19 7 BEANS, Dwarf or Bush. WAX POD VARIETIES. Add 15 els. per qt. extra if to be sent by mail. IMPROVED GOLDEN WAX. (See Novelties, page 13.) 30 cts. pt., 50 cts. qt., $2.25 peck, $8.00 bushel GOLDEN WAZ. A strong growing, distinct variety, at least a week earlierthanthe Black Waz. The pods are long, brittle and entirely stringless. As a snap bean it perhaps-excels all others in tenderness and richness of flavor, Seeds when ripe purple and white. 25 cts. pt., 40 cts. qt., $2.00 peck, $6.50 bushel. WARDWELL’S DWARF KIDNEY WAZ. This variety is very hardy, and both pod and plants are more robust than usual for a Wax Bean. Theshape of the beans is distinct from all other Wax varieties, being of @ perfect kidney shape. It produces a heavy crop of purely Wax pods, which are very long, flat, showy, and not liable to rust or blister. It has been claimed that this variety was earlier than any other, but it is generally admitted that, while certainly early, it is not so early by several mer as Henderson's Black-Eyed Wax, which we introduced five years ago. Price, 25 cts. pt., 40 cts, qt., $2.00 peck, $7.00 bushel. GOLDEN-EYED WAX. This isan early and vigorous growing variety, yielding a great profusion of tender BLACK-EYED WAZ. Introduced by us five years ago, this distinct and val- uable variety has already made a most favorable impression. It is a cross between the Black Wax and the Golden Wax Beans, and in our trials we found it to be the earliest Wax variety in cultivation. It is a robust grower, very productive, very tender, and of exceptionally fine flavor. ‘The pods closely resemble those of the Black Wax, the seed beans being white, marked around the eye with black spots. -25 cts. pt., 40 cts. qt., $2.00 peck, $6.50 bushel. FLAGEOLET WAZ. This is really one of the most valuable varieties for either private or market garden purposes. It is as early es either the Black or Golden Wax sorts, and has a peculiar value in the fact thatitis nearly always exempt from rust. The pods are of very large size, often a foot in length, exceedingly succulent and tender. It is an enormously productive variety. 25 cts. pt., 40 cts. qt., $2.00 peck, $6.50 bushel. YOSEMITE MAMMOTH WAZ. (See Novelties, page 13.) 10 cts. packet, 30 cts. 3% pint, 50 cts. pt., 75 cts. qt., $4.50 peck. BLACK WAX. When ripe the pods are yellow, averaging 7 inches in length, very tender and of the best quality. Seeds when ripe glossy black. 20 cts. pt.. 35 cts. qt., $1.50 peck, $5.50 bushel. FOLE LIMA BEANS. LARGE WHITE LIMA. With nearly FORD'S MAMMOTH. This is undoubted- pods of a beautiful waxy appearance. The vine grows about one and a half feet high, holding the pods well off the ground, thus keeping them clean and attractive. It is singularly free from blight and rust; in this respect it stood the test well in our trial grounds last year. The pods are flat, larger than the Golden Wax, and very nearly as large as the Flageolet Wax. (See cut.) 30 cts. pt., 50 cts. qt., $2.25 peck, $7.50 bushel. CYLINDER BLACK WAX. Thisis an improved stock of Black Wax, so superior to the ordinary strains as to be worthy of anew name. By acomparative test in our trial grounds, we proved beyond question that it was earlier than any other stock, was perfectly round pod- ded, and of an even rich golden color. Enormously productive. Price, 30 cts. pt., 50 cts. qt., $2.25 peck, $7.50 bushel. White Seeded Wax. A variety with wax-like pods sim- ilar to the Black Wax, except in the color of the seed, 25 cts. pt., 40 cts. qt., $2 00 peck, $7.00 bushel. ly one of the best of all the climbing Limas, the individual beans being of enormous size and averaging from five to eight beans toa pod. Although the Bush Lima Bean has in many localities displaced the Pole Lima for private use, yet wherever Pole Beans are grown Ford's Mammoth can be recommended. Price, 40 cts. pt., 70 cts. qt., $4.00 peck, $14.00 bushel. DREER SIMPROVED LIMA. The dis- tinctive features of this are early matur- ity, large yield and extra quality. The bean itself is thick and round, rather than oval shaped, as most other Limas are. 30 cts. pt., 50 cts. qt., $3.00 peck. $10.00 every one the secds, either green or ripe, of this variety, are considered the most tender and delicious of all the bean family, and it is therefore universally grown both for market and family use. The ripe seeds are a flattish kidney shape, and have adull white color. 30 cts. pt., 50. cts. qt., $3.00 peck, $9.00 bushel. SMALL LIMA OR SIEVA. A variety of the large White Lima. The pods, how- ever, are much smaller, usually about three inches long. It is a little earlier and more hardy. The seeds also are smaller, but of the same color as the Large White Lima. 25 cts. pt., 40 cts. bushel. qt., $2.75 peck, $9.00 bushel. JERSEY EXTRA EARLY LIMA. In our experience with it from year to yéar, we have found it invariably ten days to two weeks earlier than any other Pole Lima. The pods of it have been large enough to pick July 24th, and have been sold in the New York markets a week later. The beans are a trifle smaller than those of the Large White Lima, but are all the better on that account, as small beans are always considered preferable, being more tender and delicious. Every one desiring a Pole Lima Bean should plant the Jersey Extra Early, as it combines, better than any other, quantity, quality and earliness. (See cut.) Price, 40 cts. pt., 70 cts. qt., $4.00 peck, $14.00 bushel. I cannot refrain from expressing to yon my appreciation of the superior quality of your seeds and the productofthesame. The past spring plant! none but Peter Henderson & Co.'s seeds, and am pleased to say that | was most agreeably surprised. If1single seed failed to serminate I do not know it, and the fruit proved quite true to nameand variety. Idcemit a duty I owe your house, in consideration of the ) meg of your goods and the very gentlemanly manner in which you have always treated me, to make 18 fact known to my friends.—Henay L. Grast, . W. Va., Oct. 16, 1891. JERSEY EXTRA EARLY LIMA BEAN Ae DEASON cori PETER HEN &co BEANS, Pole or Running. German, Stangen-Bohnen.—French, Haricot & Rames.—Spanish, Judias. 1 gl. to 150 hills; 10 to 12 gts. to the acre in drills. Add 15 cts. per qt. extra if to be sent by mail. “OLD HOMESTEAD.” This we regard as far ahead of any other green Pole Bean. In our trial grounds last summer it was fit for the table on August ist, which was at least ten days earlier than any other green sort. It is enormously productive, the pods hanging in great clus- ters from top to bottom of pole. It is entirely stringless, and the pods are a silvery green color, resembling the popular Refugee Bush Bean. The-pods, though large, cook tender and melting, and we can recommend it as the best green Pole Bean. (See cut.) Price, 10 cts. pkt., 30 cts. 1 pt., 50 cts. pt., 75 cts. qt., $5.00 peck, “GOLDEN CHAMPION.” This is certain to be the leading Early Wax Pole Bean, as it is fully two weeks earlier than the Golden Cluster Pole Wax, being fit to pick on July 24th of last year. The pods are enormous, resembling the Yosemite Wax in size and form; color light yellow. They are absolutely stringless and eook tender. The Golden Champion was the only Wax Pole Bean that did not rust or spot badly in our trial grounds last sum- mer. Every garden should contain the Golden Champion and ‘‘Old Homestead.” (See cut.) Price, 10 cts. pkt., 30 cts. ¥% pt., 5U cts. pt., 75 cts. gt.. $5.00 peck. PETER HENDERSON & CO.—VEGETABLE SEEDS. BEANS, POLE OR RUNNING. (Continued.\ EARLY GOLDEN CLUSTER WAX. Begins to bear early in July and continues. until frost. The pods are six to eight. inches long, are most freely produced, and are of a. beautiful golden yellow; the flavor is most delicious. Can be used either shelled or as astring bean. Price, 30 cts. per pt., 50 cts. per qt., $3.00 per peck. Dutch Case-Knife. Very productive, and one of the earliest; sometimes used as ‘‘snaps,” but generally shelled. An eX- cellent market sort. 25 cts. pt., 40 cts. qt., $2.25 peck, $8.00 bush. .- Horticultural or Speckled Cranberry, Popular either in the green State or shelled. 25 cts. per pt., 40 ets. per Qt» $2.25 per peck, $8.00 per bush. re CARLET RUNNER. A great favorite, both ornamental and useful. Height, ten feet, presenting dazzling scarlet flowers from July to October. Used both as @ string bean and shelled. Seeds when ripe lilac, mottled black, 23 cts. pt., 40 cts. qt., $2.25 peck, $8.00 bush. White Dutch Runner. Similar to the pres ceding, excepting seeds and flower, which are white. 25 ets. pt., 40 cts. Qt., $2.25 peck, $8.00 bush. _ German Wax Pole. One of the best varieties either for snaps or shelled in the green state. 25 cts. pt., 40 cts. qt., $2.25 ‘peck, $8.00 bush. BEANS, English or Broad. German, Gartenbohne.—French, Feve de Marias.—Spanish, Haba.. This class is very hardy, and should be planted a» soon as the soil is in good state in the spring. P four inches apart and two inches deep, in drills four feet apart. To insure well-filled pods, pinch off the tops as soon as the lower pods begin to set, Add 15 cents per quart extra if to be sent by mag. Barly Mazagan. - Very early and hardy, and bears freely. 25 cts. per pt., 40 cts. per qt: BROAD WINDSOR.. Best for general uses 25 cts. pt., 40 cts. qt. } » Sword Long Pod. An excellent varietf. 25 cts. pt., 40 cts, qt. BRUSSELS SPROUTS. German, Kopfkohl Griner.—French. Chou de Bruczelles.' Cultivation same as Cabbaze. If by mail in quantities of 14 lb. and upward, posl- ‘age must be added at the rate of 8 cts. per lb. TALL FRENCH. Very fine. 5 cts. pkt., 20 ets#z:, 70 cts. 14 1b., $2.50 Ib. DWARF IMPROVED. A variety pro- ducing compact sprouts of excellent quality. 10 cts. pkt., 25 cts. 0z., 80 cts. 14 lb., $3.00 Ib. DALKEITH. (See Novelties, page 4.) 15 ets- per pkt., 60 cts. per oz. BROCCOLI. German, Brocoli, Spargel-Kohl.—French, Chow Brocoli.—Spanish, Broculi. Cultivation same as Cauliflower. If by mail in quaniities of 44 lb. and upward, postage must be added at the rate of 8 cls. per lb. WHITE CAPE. Heads medium size, close, compact, of creamy white color, one of the most certain to head. 15 cts. pkt., 60 cts. 0z., $2.00 14 Ib. PURPLE CAPE. Differs from the preceding only in color. 10 cts. pkt., 40 ets. oz., $1.25 14 Ib. - Walcheren. A valuable variety, with very large, firm heads. 15 ets. pkt., 75 cts. 02.,. $2.50 14 Ib. ae - PETER HENDERSON & CO.—VEGETABLE SEEDS. ot BEET. German, Runkel Rube—French, Betterave—Span- ish, Betteraga. 1 oz. to 30 ft. of drill; 5 to 6 lbs. to the acre & drills. The soil which is best suited is that which is rather light and thoroughly enriched with manure. For an early ew ply sow in spring, as soon as the ground becomes fit to wor in drills about one foot apart and two inches deep. Por main crop sow the first week in May, and for winter use sowinJune. These dates are for the latitude of New Yoru. For the South sow earlier; for the North later. When the- plants have attained three or four leaves, thin out so that they may stand five or six inches apart. Keep free from weeds by hand weeding or hoeing. In October the roote- may be taken up and stored in the cellar or in pits ontaide like potatoes, care being taken that they are not bruised or injured in the procese. If by mail in quantities of 14 lb. and upward, eee ee cts. per lb. YPTIAN TURNIP. A standard sort, being from ten to twelve days earlier than the- old Blood Turnip. The roots are large in size, and ofarich, deep crimson color. From the- smallness of the tops of the Egyptian at least one-fourth more can be grown on the same space than any other variety. 5 cts. pkt., 15 cts. oz., 30 cts. 4 lb., 65 cts. Ib. IMPROVED ARLINGTON. We offered this improved stock of beet for the first time last season, and we doubt if there is anything that has given more general satisfaction. The prevailing shape is shown in the cut. It is of medium size and a dark rich blood-red color. One of the strongest points in favor of this variety is the fact that it does not become bitter and stringy when it is a little old as is the ¢ase with many other varieties, but is sweet and tender at all times. Its grand quality, uniform shape and beautifub- color leave nothing to be desired in this grand table beet. (See cut.) 10 cts. per pkt.. 20 cts. per oz., 50 cts. per 14 Ib., $1.50 per Ih BCLIPSE. This varietyis a great acquisition, has become ex- eceedingly popular and is one of the best early sorts. It pos- sesses all the qualities requisite in a first-class beet, and is of a uniform globular shape. The roots are a bright glossy red, fine-grained and delicious, with none of that earthy flavor so objectionable in many varieties. (See cut.) 10 cts. per pkt., 15 cts. per oz., 30 cts. per 14 lb., 75 ets. per lb. EARLY BLOOD TURNIP. A well-known standard early variety, following the above in earliness; it is of a6. 32 PETER HENDERSON & CO.— VEGETABLE SEEDS. | + WLSLONS.musk. &© German, Melone.—French, Melon.—Spanish, Melon. 1 oz. for 60 hills; 2 to'3 lbs. in hills for an acre. Melons thrive best in a moderately enriched light soil; the hills should be from three to six feet apart each way, according to the richness of the soil. If soil is poor or sandy, plant at four feet. Previous to planting, incorporate well with soil in each hill a coaple of shovelfuls of thoroughly rotted Inanure; plant twelve or fifteen seeds in each hill early in May, for latitude of New York; for South, earlier ; for farther North, later; and when well up, thin out to three or four of the most promising. Pinch off the leading shootsas the growth becomes too luxuriant, and if the fruit sets too numerously thin out when young, which will increase the size-of those remaining and cause them to ripen quicker. Melons may also be forced under glass, like Cucumbers, but it is not often done in this country, for the reason that they can be grown and shipped so easily from the Southern States. ; If by mail in quantities of 14 Bb. and upward, postage must be added at the rate of 8¢, per Ib. § “SANTA CLAUS,’ New winter variety. (See Novelties, page ll.) 25 cts. pkt., 5 pkts. for $1.00. t i , e a rae QUET. (See Novelties, page 11.) 15 cts. pKt., 50 ets. oz., $1.75 14 Ib., THE NEWPORT. One of the largest market gardeners in the vicinity of New York has for years grown a Musk Melon that in general appearance did not Ciffer from the Hackensack except that it was a little smaller. All that he could raise of this. variety has been taken at high prices by the most-select hotels in New York, Newport and Boston. The Newport melon while small is very deep fleshed and of a dark green color. The Newport stands in the same relation to the green-fleshed melons as the ‘‘ Banquet” does to the rede Si) Sa fleshed, in every respect the best. 15 cts. pkt., ‘8 pkts. for $1.00. EMERALD GEM. -This variety is of rich, delicious flavor and fine quality. Distinct, very early and prolific; skin ribbed, yet smooth, and of adeep emerald green, with a few lighter colored stripes. The flesh is thick, of.a suffused salmon color. Specially recom- mended to those who wish a very high flavored fruit. (See cut.) Price 10 cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz., 50 cts. 14 Ib., $1.50 Ib. NEW EARLY HACKENSACK. We were the first to distribute generally throughout the country the now famous Hackensack. ‘This New Early is a selection or improvement almost equal in size to the-Hackensack, and at least ten days earlier. Several years’ thorough trial has proyen it to be the best as well as the earliest of all the netted melons. The melons weigh from four to ten pounds each, and are of delicious flavor. 15 cts. pkt., 40 cts. oz., $1.25 14 1b., $3.00 lb. DELMONICO. This handsome melon was first offered by us in 1889, and is already one of the most popular’ varieties. Itis oval shaped, of large size, finely netted and has beautiful orange pik flesh. Pronounced by all who have seen and tasted it to the beau ideal Musk Melon for table use. (Seecut.) 10 cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz., 60 cts. 44 lb., $2.00 Ib. MONTREAL MARKET. Excellent variety of the largest size; we have had them weighing over. 20 lbs. In shape almost round, flattened at ends, deeply ribbed; skin green and netted. ae exer very thick. 10 cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz., 40 cts. 4 Ib., HACKENSACK. It attains a large size, is round in shape and flattened at the ends; skin green and thickly netted; the fiesh also is green, and rich and sugary in flavor. It is wonderfully productive; very popular with market gardeners. 5 cts. pkt., 15 cts. oz., 40 cts. 14 Ib., $1.25 Ib. GREEN CITRON. This excellent sort is of medium size, deeply. netted, of globular shape, and six to eight inches in diameter. Flesh green and. of fine flavor, , 10 cts..pkt., 20 ets. oz., 35 cts. - 14 Ib., $1.00 lb. : SKILLMAN’S NETTED. Form roundish oval; flesh deep green, sweet and richly perfumed; an early and delicious variety. 5 cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz., 40 ets. 14 Ib., $1.25 Ib. ——— —S => Y Netted Gem. One of the earliest, best and most prolific small melons. =< GY 30 cts. 14 Ib., $1.00 Ib. WZ, Jenny Lind. A popular small early variety, flattened at each end, ribbed and.closely netted. KY Flesh green and of excellent flavor. Largely grown in the South for.early shipment to KAR the Northern markets. 5 cts. pkt., 15 cts. oz., 40 cts. 14 ib., $1.25 Ib. ‘WES, Improved Nutmeg. Fruit nutmeg shape; skin deep green, finely netted; flesh greenish ae yellow, rich and sugary. 5-cts. pkt., 15 cts. oz., 40 cts. 4 lb., $1.25 Ib. we BALTIMORE, or ACME. A green-fieshed, productive and-excellent shipping melon that se: can always be found in its season in the best hotels and restaurants of New York, Phil- = adelphia and Baltimore. It is a green-fleshed variety of oblong form. 5 ets. pkt., 15 cts. 0z., 30 cts. 14 Ib., $1.00 Ib. We can also supply the following standard varieties of Musk Melon, which are too well } known to need description, at the uniform price of 5 ets. pkt., 15 cts. oz., 30 cts. 14 lb., "$1.00 lb. : California Nectar, White Japan, Large Yellow Cantaloupe, Ward's Nectar ; Banana, Casaba, Surprise, Miller’s Cream or Princess. IMPROVED NUTMEG MUSE MELON. FLORIDA FAVORITE Oneof the largest and best in cultiva- uuon Being several days earlier than Kolb’s Gem, it will succeed in a latitude far north of that popular variety It at- taios as enormous size; the flesh is a beautiful clear crimson, extending close up Lo the rind, which is hard, thin, and beauti- fully mottled fight and dark green. The shape is oblong, the flavor ts sweet and melting, making it one of the best in culti- cation 10cts pkt., 20 cts. oz., 40 cts. 4 lb., $1.25 lb. GENDERSON'S GREEN AND GOLD. Of good size, from 25 to 45 ibs. in weight. The largest early variety, very produc- tive and of delicious flavor. Rind very thin, being only from 4% to % incn inthickness. Independent ofthe delicious flavor, its rich golden color will make it most desirable as an orna- ment for the table, especially if its golden slices are arranged in contrast with the crimson of the older sorts. (See cut.) Price, 10 cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz., 40 cts. 4 Ib., $1.25 lb. SUNGARIAN HONEY. Thissuperb variety ripensearly. The flesh is a very brilliant red color and of a very rich honey flavor; color of skin, medium dark green; uniformly of medium size. '10 cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz., 40 cts. 14 lb., $1.25 Ib. Colorado Preserving. The preserving qualities of this distinct variety ace of the very best; weight, 15 to40lbs.each. 10 cts. | pkt., 15 cts. oz., 40 cts. 4 lb., $1.25 Ib. ICE CREAM (White Seeded). This is one of the best for grow- | ing ia the latitude of N. Y. Inshapeitis almost round, the | skin is light green, slightly mottled, flesh bright scarlet and | very solid. It attains only a medium size, but its delicious flavor leaves nothing to be desired. 5 cts. pkt.. 10 cts. oz., 25 | cts. 4 ib., 75 cts. Ib. JORDAN'S GRAY MONARCH. This distinct melon is the largest of all. The skin is a mottled gray, shape long, fiesh bright crimson and of sweet, delicious flavor. Itis also a fine | shipper. 10 cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz., 40 cts. 14 Ib., $1.25 lb. | KOLB’S GEM. Largely grown, particularly in the South, for shipment to Northern markets. As a shipping melon it has hardly an equal. The fruitis nearly round; rind_dark green, somewhat marbled with lighter shades. Weight, 25 to 50 lbs. ~ (See cul.) -5 cts. pkt., 10 ets. oz., 25 cts. 14 1b., 75 cts. Ib. MOUNTAIN SWEET. Fruit oblong, dark green, rind thin, flesh red, solid and very sweet. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 25 cts. 4 Ib., 75 cts. Ib. RUBY GOLD. A new seedling from Henderson's Green and Gold. This splendid new melon is a hybrid seedling of the famous ‘‘ Green and Gold’ Watermelon which was introduced by us in 1888. Its beauty and quality are unexcelled. The * Ruby Gold” averages 40 to 50 lbs. in weight, and is one of the juiciest and finest flavored Watermelons ever raised. 10 cts. pkt., 25 cts. oz., 75 ets. 14 1b., $2.00 Ib. SEMINOLE. In shape, this is oblong, slightly tapering at the | ends. One of the claims of the grower, which we have proved | by testing, isthat itissolid, ripening clearuptotherind. Itis price of 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 25 cts. 14 Ib., 75 ets. Ib.: Mountain Sprout, Cuban Queen, PETER HENDERSON & GO.—VEGETABLE SEEDS. We can also supply the following standard varieties of Water Melon, which are too well known to need description. at the uniform 33 Melon, Water. | German, Wasser-Melone. French, Melon d Eau. Spanish, Sandia. 1 oz. for 30 hills. : 4 to 5 lbs. in hills for an acre. Watermelons require a rich though rather sandy soil for best development, and thrive best in warm latitudes, | growing best in the Southern or South- ; western States, although in warm, sandy soils in this latitude fine crops are often obtained. Cultivateexactly as for Musk é| Melons, except that the hills should be | just double the distance apart, namely, =| eight and ten feet If by mail in quantities of 4 lb. and upward, postage must be add- ed at the rate of 8 cts. per lb. The Jones. (See Novelties, page 5.) 15 cts. pkt., 8 pkts. for SSS $1.00. one of the largest in cultivation and is very prolific. The pre- vailing color of the fruit is grayish green, though on the same vine many will be found of a darker shade. The flavor is ex- cellent; in a word, it is one of the best in cultivation, in every respect. 10 cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz., 40 cts. 14 lb., $1.25 lb. THE VOLGA. This. as its name implies, is of Russian origin, and deserves the popularity it has gained. It is perfectly round in shape, averaging about 15 lbs. in weight. The color of the skin is light green, slightly mottled, and, although thin. is very hard. One of its most valued qualities, especially for our northern customers. is its hardiness, as it will succeed as far north as Montreal. Thecolor of the flesh is bright red and is of adelicious melting flavor (Seecut.) 10 cts. pkt.. 15 cts. oz., 50 ets. 4 lb.. $1.50 Ib. Citron Preserving. Fruitround, hancsome and small; usedin mak- ing preservesonly. 10 cts. pkt., 15 cts. oz., 40 cts. 14 1b., $1.25 1b. ‘“s WILD.” This is a long melon, of superior quality. It grows to an immense size, sometimes attaining the weight of 75 or 80 lbs: ‘* Wild” was the name it. received from the Seminole Indians. It is of fine flavor, crisp, and ripens evenly within 14 inch of the outerrind. Price, 10 cts. pkt., 40 cts. oz., $1.25 1 Ib. ne Sa No. 1. Kotps Gem. No. 2. VotGa No 3. GREEN anp GoLp j : t ) Mammoth Ironclad, California, or Improved Odella, The «: Boss,” , Dark Icing, or Ice Rind, Light Icing, Pride of Georgia. Black Spanish. Scaly Bark, | i. Orange, Gypsy or Rattlesnake, ; Phinney’s Early. ) 34 PETER HENDERSON & GO.—VEGETABLE SEEDS. ——————— ITALIAN ONIONS. The following are Italian Varieties, and specially suited for cultivation in the Southern States: NEW MAMMOTH POMPEII. (Red Garganus.) Is = a very fine Italian variety. It has produced Onions weighing 4 to 5 lbs. each. The skin is a. delicate red, the flesh is close grained and nearly white. Isofavery mild flavor, and in sections where Onions ean be sown during autumn \ this variety, if transplanted in \ April, will attain a larger size than h any variety we know of. 10 cts. pits 25 cts. 0z., 75 cts. 14 Ib., $2.50 b. Hi QUEEN. Thisisavery early Onion; 17 small, flat, white and mild flavored. 10 ets. pkt., 25 cts. oz., 75 cts. 4 Ib., $2.25 Ib. NEAPOLITAN MARZAJOLA. An early white, flat Onion of fine flavor. 10 éts. pkt., 20 cts. oz., 60 cts. 14 Ib., $2.00 Ib. S GIANT ROCCA. (See cut.) Very large growing globe-shaped variety, : of a reddish brown color. Fla- %, vor mild and sweet. 10 cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz., 60 cts. 14 lh., \\ $2.00 Ib. German, Zwiebel. French, Oignon. Spanish, Cebolla. The Onion thrives best in 2 rather deep, rich, loamy coil, and, unlike most vegetables, succeeds well when cultivated on the same ground for successive years. The best culture requires that the ground should be deeply trenched and manured the previous autumn, and laid up in ridges during the winter to pulverize. As early inthespringasthe ground is in working order, commence - operations by leveling the ground with a rake, and tread it firmly; sow thinly in drills about a quarter of an inch deep, and one foot apart; cover with fine soil, and press down with the back of a spadeora light roller. When the young plants are strong enough, thin gradually so that they stand three or fourinches apart. Keep > the surface of the ground open and free from weeds by fre- quent hoeing, taking care not to stir the soil too deeply, or to collect it about the growing bulbs. If by mail in quantities of 14 Ib. and upward, postage must be added atthe rate of 8 cents per lb. 1 oz. for 100 feet of drill; 5 or 6 lbs. in drills for an acre. | WHITE BUNCH. Avery handsome white } variety of vigorous habit, producing W large, showy onions offine quality. This is not a good-keeping variety, but for A y bunching for sale or using in the green \ Sea be = state, it cannot be surpassed. 10 cts. SS SQ pkt., 20 cts. oz., 50 cts. 14 Ib., $1.75 lb. TREBONS. A valuable variety, somewhat of the shape of ‘‘South- port Yellow Globe,” but is more 4 elongated. Color a distinct del- icate amber, excellent qual- ity. Solid, a good keeper and desizable in every way. We j \ \ { LARGE WHITE TTAL- can recommend it. 10 cts. 4 | ili! / HWY A | NOAA ASI § TAM PRIPOLI. Anew and pkt., 25 cts. oz., 75 cts. 14 lb., EN vl ] WA A a we \ \a\ Hs excellent variety of quick pce. Wf) | \ £ growth and mild flavor. 10 f © cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz., 50 cts. ‘e Yf Ib., $1.75 Ib. 4 7’ LARGE RED. ITALIAN TRIPOLI. This has the same: characteristics as the White Tripoli; distinct in color, how- ever. 10 cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz, 50 cts. 14 Ib., $1.75 Ib. GIANT WHITE GARGA- NUS. (Silver King.) Single Onions of this variety, grown from seed the first season, have weighed as much as 3 lbs. ° It matures early, is a white- WS skinned and white-fleshed \ \, variety, in shape somewhat. \\ flat, and of an exceedingly \, mild and delicate flavor. \ 10 cts. pkt., 25 cts. OZ» \\\ 75 cts. 24 Ib., $2.50 Ib. This is the large, beautiful Onion that is seen every fall offered for sale at the fruit stores in New York and other large cities They are a rich straw color and of enor- mous size, averaging 12 to 14 inches in ‘circumference. Although ofsuch great size, it is very hard and an excellent 77 keeper. The flavorismildanddeli- 4 eate, making the Prize Taker a favorite variety for slicingfor salads. (See cut.) Price, 15cts. per pkt., 50 cts. peroz., $1.50 H per 14 lb., $5.00 per lb. BERMUDA NCCC NN AN \\| ADRIATEC ONION SEED. |Niiyi) i A ‘|| Barletta Onion. Pale Red. 10 cts. pkt., 25 cts. great merit over alk 0z., 75 ets. 14 Ib., $2.50 Ib. a j f | / Sthers is its extreme earli- White. 10 cts. pkt., 25 cts. oz., QW \ yy rides) nour! trial grounds 75 ets. 74 Ib., $2.50 Ib. \ \ Wf it came ahead of the new > YP Queen” by three to four weeks; this alone will stamp it as a very desirable acquisition. For pickling purposes it is unexcelled. Price, 10 cts. pkt., 25 cts. oz., 75 cts. %@ Ib., $2.50 Ib. i) We again have pleasure in \jj offering new crop seed of the \ | true Bermuda Onion, the \W seed of which is often difficult \ to obtain. ii A very early, small, pure white variety, / having a very delicate silver skin, flesh firm Y and mild in flavor. Its. I have just dug 109% Ibs. (actual weight) of Late Puritan Potatoes from 1 lb. of seed bought of you last spring. They were as fine as [ ever saw.—S. A. STUBBs, Ohio. Sept. 26, ’91. PETER HENDERSON & CO.—VEGETABLE SEEDS. ww Qr yoo) NION—Continued.—=—¢ “ ORT Handsome globular Onion, of mild flavor; good keeper. . One of the best. (Seecut.) 10 tts. pkt., 25 cts. oz., 80 cts. 14 lb., $2.75 lb. LARGE RED GLOBE. With the exception, perhaps, of some of the white varieties there is no onion thatrealizes such large prices as this, its beautiful globe shape and rich purplish crimson color making it extremely desirable. The Large Red Globe is a good keeper and of excellent quality. (Seecut.) 10 cts, pkt., 20 cts. oz., 60 cts. 14 Ib., $2.00 lb. SOUTHPORT YELLOW GLOBE. Same shape as White Globe; color yellow. An excellent keeper. Our stock of this is perhaps the finest in the country. (See cut.) 10 cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz., 60 cts. 34 lb., $2.00 lb. ORT W (LOBE Pa Copyrighted, 1891, by Peter Henderson & Co. YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS. This is the standard variety everywhere, its uniform shape and bright yellow color and fine quality commending it to all. Yellow Globe Danvers is an ex- cellent keeper and is one of the most desirable sorts for either the professional or amateur gar- dener. (Seecut.) 5c. pkt., 25c. oz., 60¢. 14 Ib., $2.00 lb. In lots of 5 lbs., $1.85 P= lb. ROUND YELLOW DAN- VERS. An early variety, good keeper and excellent market sort. Good size; has a thin yel- low skin. (See cut, page 34.) ic. kt., 25c. 0z., 60c. 141b., $1.90 Ib. YELLOW DUTCH. A fiat, yel- low Onion; a good yielder, but not so desirable as other yel- low sorts on account of its color and shape. It is one of the heaviest croppers. 5 cts. pkt.. 25 cts. oz., 60 cts. 14 lb., $2.00 Ib. Copyrighted, 1891, by Peter Henderson & Co. ONION SETS. Red Onion Sets, 30 cts. qt., $2.00 pk. White, 35 cts. qt., $2.50 pk. Yellow, 30 cts. qt., $2.00 pk. Potato Onions, 30 cts. qt., $2.00 pk. Top, or Button Onions, 30 cts. qt., $2.00 pk. Shallots, 35 cts. qt., $2.50 pk. Garlic Sets. 40 cts. lb. WHITE MULTIPLIER. An Onion of pure white silvery color, and very hardy. White Onion seed is usually high priced, hence the advantage of &@ white ‘‘Multiplying” Onion of this kind. Very useful for ickling. The New White ultiplier Onion is enormous- appearance will make it very profitable to grow. Price of sets, 50 cts. per pt., 75 cts. per qt., $4.00 per peck NEW WHITE TOP ONION. (See Novelties, page 5.) 60 cts. 46 pint, $1.00 pint. x Copy righ ed, 1591, by Peter Henderson & Co, SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE... ly productive.andits handsome ~ Y a fs) ) = sre Copyrighted, 1691, by Peter Henderson & Co. Extra Early Flat Red. A light colored Onion, good keeper, the earliest of all. 5 cts. pkt., end cts. oz., 40 cts. 34 lb., $1.40 WETHERSFIELD LARGE RED. A favorite sort for gen- eralcrop. A large yielder and a good keeper. (See cut.) 5 cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz., 40 cts. 14 Ib., $1.50 1b. In lots of 5 Ibs., $1.40 per lb. ¥ WHITE PORTUGAL OR SIL } VER SEIN. One of the lead- ing sorts of white flat Onion. A most excellent keeper and good yielder. Largely grown for pickling. (See cut, page 34.) 10 cts. pkt., 40 cts. oz., $1.00 3¢ Ib., $3.50 Ib. Copyrighted, 1891, by Peter Headersoa & Co 36 PETER HENDERSON & CO.—VEGETABLE SEEDS. PARSNIP. German, Pastinake.—French, Panais.— Spanish, Pastinaca. 1 oz. per 200 feet of drill; 5 to 6 lbs. in drills _for an acre. Sow as early in spring as the weather will admit, in drills fifteen inches apart, cover- ing half an inch deep. When well up thin out to five or six inches apart in the rows. | Unlike Carrots, they are improved by frost, and it is usual to take up in fall a certain quantity for winter use, leaving the rest in the ground till spring, fo be dug as required. Tf by mail in quantities of 14 1b. and = upward, postage must be added at the rate of 8 cts. per lb. HENDERSON’S HOLLOW CROWNED. We believe this : is the finest stock of Parsnip HENDERSON’S EMERALD PARSLEY, that can be procured.’ The roots run of uniform size, and are as smooth as if turned out in a lathe. The growing taste for this delicious vegetable will make this improved strain, particularly desirable, (See cut.) 10 cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz., 30 cts. 14 Ib., 65 cts. lb. Long Smooth. A fine flavored variety. 5 cts. pkt., 15 cts. oz., 25 cts. 14 Ib., 60 cts. Ib. Early Round. An early variety, but of small size. 5 cts, pkt., 15 cts. 0z., 25 ctae 14 \b., 75 cts. Ib. + + # PAY RSLEY, + + + German, Petersilie.—French, Persil.—Spanish, Peregil. loz. or 150 feet of drill. Parsley succeeds best in rich, mellow Soil: As the seeds germinate very slowly, thrée or four weeks elapsing sometimes: before it makes its appearance, it should be sown early in spring, previously soaking the seed for a few hoursin tepid water. Sow thickly in rows a foot apart, and half aninch deep. For winter use protect in a frame or light cellar, or a few plants may be placed in pote or boxes and képt in the house for convenient use during the winter. ; Gad nl : If by mail in quantities of 1% lb. and upward, posiage mist be addeti at the rate of 8 ct. per tb. CHAMPION MOSS CURLED. A very select stock, beautifully crimped and Uae Sus selec curled. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 30 ets. 14 lb., $1.00 Ib. Fern-Leaved. A very beautiful variety; very valuable for table decoration. 5 cts. pkt., 15 cts. oz., 30 cts. 44 lb., $1.00 Ib. Plain Parsley. The leaves of this sort are plain; it is hardier than the curled variety. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 25 cts. 14 lb., 80 cts. Ib. - Hamburg or Turnip-Rooted. A fleshy-rooted kind; the roots used for flavoring soups. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 30 cts. 14 lb., $1.00-1b. HENDERSON'S EMERALD. Distinct in appearance from any of the other varieties, being of a lighter and more brilliant shadé of green. The plant is of dwarf habit, with leaves finely cut and very curly. To growers for the markets as well as for privaté gardens we commend this sort. (See cut.) 10 cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz., 50 cts. 14 lb., $1.50.1b. EXTRA DOUBLE CURLED. A fine dwarf variety, beautifully curled ; excellent for garnishing. 10 cis. pkt.,15 cts.oz.,30 cts. 14 1b.,80cts. 1b. I——+ PEPPER, i——_* German, Pfeffer.—French, Piment.—Spanish, Pimiento. Grown -largely for pickles. Sow in hot-bed early in April, and transplant to the open ground when the weather iy favorable. They should be plead in warm, mellow soil, in rows eighteen inches apart. They may also be sown in the open ground when the danger of frost is past. If by mail in 4 lb. and upward, postage must be added at the rate of 8 cts. per Ib. “COUNTY FAIR.” (See Novelties, page 14.) 15 cts. pkt., 8 pkts. for $1.00. CARDINAL. (See Novelties, page 14.) 10 cts. pkt., $1.00 oz. RED CLUSTER. A new type of Chili Red, bearing a profusion of red clusters of very thin, pungent peppers in an upright position. It forms a small, Ff compact plant about a foot high. A single plant has been known to produce as many as.1,000 peppers. 10 cts. pkt., 40 ets. oz., $1.25 14 1b., $4.00 lb. SWEET MOUNTAIN OR MAMMOTH. Similar to the Bull Nose, but larger and milder in flavor. Used to make stuffed pickles, ‘‘ Mangoes.” 10 cts. pkt., 35 cts. oz., $1.00 14 1b., $3.00 lb. LONG RED CAYENNE. The-variety of commerce. Pods small, cone-shaped ; scarlet red when ripe. Quite’a late variety; the pods are as frequently used fo pickling green as when ripe. 10 cts. pkt., 35 cts. oz., $1.00 14 lb., $3.00 lb. CHILD'S CELESTIAL. Creamy white changing to’vivid scarlet. 10 cts. pkt., 40 cts. oz., $1.25 14 Ib., $4.00 lb. RUBY EING. (Seecut.) Anexceedingly large and handsome Pepper of mild flavor; the fruits are of a bright ruby red, from 444 to6 ins. long by 9 to 12ins. in circumference. It can be sliced for salad or eaten with salt and vinegar liko tomatoes and cucumbers. 10 cts. pkt., 40 cts. oz., $1.25 14 Ib., $4.00 lb. SWEET SPANISH. One of the largest and earliest varieties; the flesh is sweet and mild. 10 cts. pkt., 35 cts. oz., $1.00 14 Ib., $3.00 Ib. LARGE BELL, or BULL NOSE. An early variety of mild flavor and a favorite sort both for pickling and for use in the naturalstate. 10 cts. pkt., 35 cts. oz., $1.00 14 Ib., $3.00 1b. GOLDEN DAWN. Of same shape and size as the Large Bell,. but of more delicate flavor; color, yellow. 10 cts. pkt., 35 cts. oz., $1.00 14 lb., $3.00 lb. We can also supply the following standard varieties of Pepper, which are too well known to need description, at the uniform price of 5 cts. pkt., 25 ets. oz., 75 cts. 14 1b., $2.50 Ib. Squash, or Tomato-Shaped. Cranberry, Long Yellow Cayenne, noee ae PEPPER, Chili, Cherry Red, Oxheart — w | PETER HENDERSON & CO.—VECGETABLE SEEDS. PEAS-—Ezxtra Early. German, Erbse.—French, Pois.—Spanish, Guizante. 1 gt. for 75 feet of drill. 2 to 3 bushels in drills for an acre. _ If sent by mail, 15 cts. qt. extra. Our trial of Peas is probably the most extensive on this side of the Atlantic, and it enables us to discard inferior sorts, and to offer in the following list only the best varieties. Peas come earliest to maturity in licht, rich soil. For general crop, adeep loamorasoil strongly inclining to clay is best. For carly crops decomposed lesves or leaf mold should be used, or if the soil is very poor, stronger manure may be used. For general crops a good dressing should be applied, and for the dwar? ng kinds the soil can hardly be toorich. When a as @ Inarket crop, Peas are never staked, and are sown in single rows, two or three inches deep, and from two to three feet apart, according to variety or strength of the soil When grown in small quantities for private use, they are generally sown in double rows, siz or cight inches apart, and the tall varieties staked up by brush, or, what is better, trained on the new garden trellis which is offered on page 149 of this catalogue. For an early crop gow in February, March or April, according to latitude, as soon as the ground can be worked, and make repeated sowings every two weeks for succession. After the fret of June sowing should be discontinued until the middle of August, when a good crop may sometimes be secured by sowing an extra early sort for fall use. X to1% ft. high. Requiring no staking. Those marked thus * are Wrinkled Varieties. BLUE BEAUTY. Its distinc- F tive feature is its unusually |, regular habit of growth. Of a # uniform height of 13{ feet, so Ay smooth andlevelinits growth fy that it resembles a well-kept 2 hedge. Itisa blue, round pea, and is nearly as early as the American Wonder. Pods of medium size, borne in the greatest profusion, and are well filled for so early a Pea, In quality and flavor Blue Beauty cannot be surpassed. (See cut.) 20 cts. pt., 30 cts. qt., $1.50 peck, $5.00 bushel. Blue Peter (McLean’s). A larg- er, better and earlier form of Tom Thumb,having blueseed. It is remarkably dwarf, very early, a capital bearer, and of excellent quality. Height, 34 foot. 20 cts. pt., 35 cts. qt., $1.75 peck, $6.00 bushel. EXTRA EARLY PEA, HENDERSON'S FIRST OF ALL. Tom Thumb: Remarkably dwari and early, of excellent quality, and yields abundantly. Height, 1 foot. 20 cts. pt., 35 éts. qt., $1.75 peck, $6.00 bushel. “AMERICAN WONDER. Better suited to the private than the market garden, asitisnot productive enough to makeit much grownasa market sort. Itis very early. The peas are wrinkled, and its distinctiveness consists in its extreme dwarfgrowth. Of the finest quality. Height, 9 inches. 20 cts. pt., 35 cts. qt., $2.00 peck, $6.50 bushel. *CHELSEA. (See Novelties, page8.) Height, 1 foot. 10 cts. pkt., 35 cts. pt., 60 cts, qt. *LITTLE GEM (McLEAN’S). A green wrinkled variety which comes into use a few days later than the First of All or Improved Daniel O'Rourke. 18 inches high, very protifte, and of excellent flavor. 20 cts. pt., 30 cts. qt., $1.50 peck, $5.50 bushel. *PREMIUM GEM. A very fine dwarf Pea of the Little Gem type, on which it is e great improvement. Height, 15 inches. 20 cts. pt., 30 cts. qt., $1.50 peck, $5.50 bushel. EXTRA EARLY PEAS OF MEDIUM HEIGHT. 23 to 3 ft, HENDERSON’S FIRST OF ALL. The best extra carly Pea ever offered. Thi® variety is unequaled for excellence, yield, size of pod and regularity of growth. Height, 2\4 feet, or fully six inches dwarfer than the Improved Daniel O’Rourke, First and Best, or Philadelphia Extra Early, and produces pods of good size, which are well filled with round, smooth, white peas of splendid flavor. It is a prodigious bearer, and ripens up so evenly as not to require more than two pickings to clear off the crop, and in this last feature and in its extreme earliness consists its great value to market gardeners and truckers. At the same time we Enow of no other variety that is more popular than Hen- derson’s First of All in private gardens. This variety is sent out only in sealed packages and bags. (Seecut.) 20 cts. pt., 30 cts. qt., $1.25 peck, $4.50-bushel. : ALASKA. The earliest blue Pea. The dark green color of the pods makes it extremely desirable, as it can be carried long distances without losing color, which quality, com- bined with its earliness and uniformity of ripening, makes it a most desirable Pea for market gardeners. Height, 2 feet. 20 cts. pt., 30 cts. qt., $1.25 peck, $4.50 bushel. IMPROVED DANIEL O'ROURKE. A favorite extra early variety. Height, 3 ft. 15 cts. pt., 25 cts. qt., $1.15 peck, $4.00 bushel. Philadelphia Extra Early. Height, 3 ft. A very desirable early variety, largely grown South. 15 cts. pt., 25 cts. qt., $1.15 peck, $4.00 bush. *LAXTON’S ALPHA. The earliest of all the medium height wrinkled Peas, of fine quality and very prolific; pods large and well filled. Height, 3 feet. 20 cts. pt., 30 cte. qt., $1.75 peck, $6.00 bushel. *T ADMIRAL. Heaviest cropping early Pea extant. This wrinkled variety grows to a height of from 314 to 4 feet. The pods are about the size of our First of All, are borne in great profusion from top to bottom of the vine and are well packed with large peas of very sweet flavor. This is a very desirable and distinct variety, and should find a place in every garden, whether for market or private use. It is also a variety that is eminently suited for canning. 30 cts. pt., 50 cts. qt., $3.00 pk. FEA, ULUE BEATTY. 38 PETER HENDERSON & CO.—VEGETABLE SEEDS. PEAS, MEDIUM EARLY. Dwarf, Second Early Peas. (2 feet.) Those marked thus *are wrinkled varieties. *HORSFORD’S MAREET GARDEN. A grand wrinkled variety, coming in between Little Gem and Advancer. ‘The vines are two feet high, very regularin growth. It is a prolific bearer, and has yielded more per acre £ than any other American variety. i The pods, although of medium size, are numerous, andareliter- ©& ally packed with peas of a de- licious sweet flavor. 20 cts. pt., 30 cts. qt., $1.75 peck, $6.00 bush. ABUNDANCE. A second early variety, attaining a height of 2 feet. Pods 3 to 31 inches long, roundish and well filled, con- taining 6 to 8 large -wrinkled peas of excellent quality. This variety is remarkable for branch- ing directly from the roots, form- ing a veritable bush, making it mecessary to sow the seeds much thinner than usual. Six to eight inches apart in the rows is as near as the plants should stand. 20 cts. pt., 30 cts. qt., $1.75 pk., $6.00 bushel. FILLBASEET PEA. SECOND EARLY PEAS OF MEDIUM HEIGHT. (2% to3 feet. Those marked thus * are wrinkled varieties. *McLEAN’S ADVANCER. A second early variety and nowa | “SHROPSHIRE HERO. This valuable, new, second early great favorite with growers in this neighborhood, among whom wrinkled Pea, like most of our best varieties, is of British it is often known as the Early Champion. It is a green origin. Itisarobust grower, about 2'4 feet high, producing wrinkled variety of fine flavor. 15 cts. pt., 25 cts. qt., $1.40 long, handsome and well-filled pods in abundance. Flavor pk., $4.75 bushel. exquisite. We recommend it highly; awarded a first-class. *HENDERSON’S MIDSUMMER. A second early and new certificate by the Royal Horticultural Society in England. white, -wrinkled variety. Height, 3 ft. The pods are pro- Price, 35 cts. per pt., 60 cts. per qt., $3.50 per peck. duced in pairs, and itis a most abundant bearer. The quality | *THE DON. This is a new variety, which was awarded a first- leaves nothing to be desired. Price, 25 cts. pt., 40 cts. qt., class certificate by the Royal Horticultural Society of England. $2.50 peck, $8.00 bushel. : It is a deep green, wrinkled sort, producingan abundant crop of’ FILLBASESBT. This variety is one of the bestsecond early Peas large, square-ended, well-filled pods. These are literally in cultivation; dwarf growing; of excellent flavor. (See cut.) crowded with fine large peas of delicious flavor. It grows. 20-ets. pt., 30 cts. qt., $1.75 peck, $6.50 bushel. about 4 feet high, and comes into bearing between the second *THE HEROINE. (See cut and description, page 8.) 10 cts. per early varieties and the general or main crop. Price, 35 cts. per pkt., 35 cts. per pt., 60 cts. per qt. pt., 60 cts. per qt., $3.50 per peck. EDIBLE PODDED OR SUGAR PEAS. NEW VERY DWARF SUGAR PEA. (Edible pods.) The ad- joining illustration shows one of the most distinct little novel- ties that has come under our notice for a long time. As will! be seen, it is unusually dwarf, being very similar in habit to the well-known American Wonder Pea. The pods are beautifully , crimped, are of unusual size for such a small growing sort, a é and are of exquisite, melting quality. Of recent years the ene demand has increased very much for Sugar Peas in this coun- \ a SA: Wa j 3 try, and we feel sure that this little variety will be welcome, Sql Ne p \ T as it has a great advantage from the fact that it does not require: Com Lu brushing or staking as other Sugar Peasdo. (Seecut.) 15 cts. per pkt., 40 cts. per 44 pt., 75 cts. per pt., $1.25 per qt. TALL SUGAR. (Edible pods.) Can be used either shelled or cooked in the pods, which, when young, are very tender and. sweet. Height, 5 ft. 25 cts. pt., 40 cts. qt., $2.50 pk., $8.00 bu. DWARF SUGAR. (Edible pods.) Similar tothe last. Height, 3 ft. 25 cts. pt., 40 cts. qt., $2.50 peck, $8.00 bush. MELTING SUGAR. (Edible pods.) This variety is ahead of all others, not only in size of pod and prolific bearing, but also for its delicious quality. It grows to the height of five to six feet, bears a profusion of large, broad pods, which are general! found in pairs, and which are so brittle that they snap withou any string. It should be used in much’ the same way asa Wax Bean. The pods when cooked are very sweet and tender. 40 cts. pt., 75 cts. qt., $4.00 peck. Copyrighted. 1890, by Peter Henderson & Co, PETER HENDERSON & CO.—VEGETABLE SEEDS. 39 PEAS, LATE OR MAIN CROP. Dwarf Late or Main Crop Peas. (2 fect.) Those marked thus * are Wrinkled Varieties. STRATAGEM. By many this variety is considered the best of the recently introduced English Peas. It is a dwarf, wrinkled, Llue marrow, a very heavy cropper, and produces large, remark- ably well-filled pods of excellent flavor. Height, 2 feet. 20 cts. pt., 35 cts. yt., $2.50 peck, $9.00 bush. - EVER-BEARING. A continuous bearing variety, which gives it especial value for late summer and autumn use. Height, 2 feet, foliage large. Pods, 3 to 4 inches long, producing 6 to 8 large wrinkled peas, half an inch and over in diameter; quality unsur- passed. Itshould be sown considerably thinner than other kinds, else the vines will become too crowded. 20 cts. pt., 35 cts. qt., $1.75 peck, $6.00 bush. PRIDE OF THE MARKET. Isastrong growing Pea, 2 feet high, wonderfully productive. The pods are also of large size and handsome appearance and the peas areof splendid quality. 20 cts. pt.. 35 cts. qt., $2.00 peck, $7.00 bush. Late or Main Crop Peas of Medium Height. (2:4 to3 feet.) ” Those marked thus * are Wrinkled Varieties. ; *YORKSHIRE HERO. A splendid and popular wrinkled green marrow Peaof branching habit, andanu abundant bearer. Height, 2'4 feet. 15 cts. pt., 25 cts. a oa peck, $5.00 usn. > EGRAPH. A strong grower, producing large pods containing 10 to 12 large peas in each. Peas, when cooked, are of a deep green color, and of very fine flavor SSS ry 20 cts. pt., 35 cts. at. j $2.25 peck, $8.00 bush. || GLADIATOR. (See Nor- elties, page 8.) 10 cts. pkt., 35 cts, pt., 60 cts. qt. *THE MAYOR. A va- riety of great merit. It grows to a uniform height of about 3 feet, : is very prolific the SANDER’S MABEOW PEA. are large and tightly filled with 7 to 10 peas of immense size, and of a rich-buttery flavor. Fora general or main crop this is one of the best varieties that has come under our notice for some time. Price, 35 cts. pt., 60 cts. qt., $3.50 peck. EVOLUTION. (See Novelties, page8.) 10 cts. pkt., 35 cts. pt., 60 cts. qt. Tall Late or Main Crop Peas. (4% to 5 feet.) ? Those marked thus * are Wrinkled Varieties. *CHAMPION OF ENGLAND. This is yet, by general consent, acknowledged to be the best of the late tall varieties. The pods and peas are of the largest size and excellent quality. Height, 5 feet. 15 cts. pt., 25 cts. qt., $1.60 peck, $5.50 bush. *TELEPHONE. A tall, wrinkled marrow, enormously productive, and of the best quality. Is a strong grower, averaging 18 pods to the stalk. The pods are of the largest size, and contain from 6 to 7 large peas. A desirable sort for the family garden. Height, 414 feet. (Seecut.) 20 cts. pt., 35 cts. qt., $2.00 k, $7.00 bush. *SANDER'S OW. A tall, very late and immense cropping variety. The pods are produced in pairs, andare well filled with fine, large wrinkled peas, the largest that we have ever seen; the quality is sweet and delicious. It has the desirable peculiarity of retaining its deep green color when dished for the table. Height,5 feet. (See cut.) 20 cts. pt., 35 cts. qt., $2.00 peck, $7.00 bush. *AMERICAN CHAMPION. The number of testimonials we received favorable to the American Champion Pea only confirms the high opinion we had formed of it in our trials before offering it forsale. Itis one of the largest of all Peas, enormously pro- ductive, and its flavor and quality closely approach that of the well-known Champion of England. The pods are produced in pairs and are well filled. Each pod contains from nine to twelve large, fine peas. It is a tall-growing sort, of branching habit; it shou.d be sown thinly. Height, 44% feet. 20 cts. pt., 35 cts. qt., $2.50 peck, $8.00 bush. *PORTY-FOLD. An improved variety of the Champion of England. 15 cts. pt., 25 cts. qt., $1.50 peck, $5.50 bush- . <= We can also supply the following standard varieties of Peas, which are too well known to need description, at the uniform price of 15 cts. pt., 25 cts. qt., $1.15 peck : Rural New Yorker, White Marrowfat, First and Best, Black-eyed Marrowfat, Blue Imperial PETER HENDERSON & CO.—VEGETABLE SEEDS. \ | | : =u : a ) LE } i / | i il | | i) ny i a ZA ei ei We i i Hae Nil fl \ ee A | i ‘ Hi it it i Ky ) ill a NS a A \ AG qi i, NN a — SB ! ili ( German, Kartoffel.—French, Pomme de Terre. In drills 3 feet apart; 12 to 14 bushels to the acre. The Potato, ke all robust growing vegetables, can be grown with varying success On soils of all kinds, and in all conditions of fertility, but the soil best suited to it is @ sandy jeam. In all heavy soils it is more subject to disease, and the flavor also is much inferior. In breaking up good pasture land the decaying sod answers sufficiently well for the first year in Jieu of manure. Manure is applied either in rows or hills, or broadcast over the hills and plowed in—the latter in most cases being preteraule: If the soil isgood but little manure is required. In highly enriched soil the plants are more liable to disease than when grown in soil that is naturall g' . The best fertilizers are those of a dry or absorbent nature, as plaster, lime, superphosphate of lime and bone dust. For wet soils these are particularly beneficia’ as they not only promote growth but prevent disease. Plant as early in spring as the ground can be had in fair working order, in hills or ridges about three feet apart, covering in light, warm soils about four inches deep, but in cold, wet situations two and one-half or three inches will be sufficient. ; Our Potatoes are all specially raised for seed purposes and are ‘‘ Northern Grown.” Prices subject to variation. We deliver -all potatoes into the hands of transportation companies safely packed; after that our responsibility ceases. Purchasers must take all risks from freezing or heating. In comparing our prices on Potatoes, remember we make no charge for barrels or cartage, but deliver F. O. B., N. Y. EARLY WARIETIES. ROCHESTER ROSE. (See Novelties, page 7.) $1.00 peck, $3.00 bush., $6.00 bbl. ERSON’S EARLY PURITAN. Awarded the medal of excellence at the American Institute Fair in 1888. (See cut.) 70 cts. peck, $2.00 bushel, $4.00 bbl. VANGUARD. The earliest variety. The skin is the same color as the Early Rose, indented with few and shallow eyes; flesh white and mealy. 60 cts. peck, $1.75 bush., $3.50 bbl. EARLY ROSE. The leading variety for earliness, quality and productiveness. 60 cts. peck, $1.75 bush., $3.50 bbl. yr S SE. Very early and productive. 60 cts. peck, $1.75 bush., $3.50 bbl. EARLY MAINE. Claimed to be an earlier and a better cropper than the Early Rose, and smoother and more regular in shape. 60 cts. peck, $1.75 bush., $3.50 bbl. BEAUTY OF HEBRON. One of the best early sorts; produc- tive and of excellent flavor; a good keeper; pure white skin and flesh. 60 cts. peck, $1.75 bush., $3.50 bbl. Y OHIO. Tubers almost round; flesh solid; cooks dry and mealy; very early. 60 cts. peck, $2.00 bush., $3.75 bbl. "S No. 1. Earlier than the Early Rose, and very pro- ductive. Cooks mealy. 60 cts. peck, $1.75 bush., $3.50 bbl. EARLY MAYFLOWER. Ripens at the same time as the Early Rose. Quality equal to the Snowflake. Tubers areof medium size and uniform; eyes few; flesh white and solid. 60 cts. peck, $1.75 bush., $3.50 bbl. PEARL OF SAVOY. Is certainly very early and productive. The tubers are oblong and of large size; the flesh pearly white and mealy. 60 cts. peck, $1.75 bush., $3.50 bbl. THORBURN. A very desirable early variety; very productive, and of excellent quality. It is a seedling from ‘‘ Beauty of Hebron,’’ which it somewhat resembles, but it is a decided im- _ provementon that variety. 60 cts. peck, $1.75 bush., $3.50 bbl. BEXTRA EARLY VERMONT. In general appearance similar to the Early Rose, butsaid to be hardier and more productive. 60 cts. peck, $1.75 bush., $3.50 bbl. TRIUMPH. Asan early variety this has given great satisfaction. particularly in the South. Very productive and of excellent quality. 60 cts. peck, $2.00 bush., $3.75 bbl. CHAS. DOWNING. Oval, oblong form and pure white color. One of the earliest sorts, of splendid quality. HEnormously productive. 60 cts. peck, $1.75 bush., $3.50 bbl. -, at prices quoted, MEDIUM EARLY VARIETIES. SEO OR Oe: (See Novelties, page 7.) $1.00 peck, $3.00 bush., $6.00 bbl. RURAL NEW YOREER No. 2. Large and smooth variety, of excellent quality; white skin and flesh, with few and shallow eyes. 60 cts. peck, $1.75 bush.,-$3.50 bbl. : BLUSH. An excellent variety, having a beautiful blush skin. It is of first-rate quality and cooks through dry and evenly. A very heavy yielder. 60c. peck, $1:75 bush., $3.50 bbl. ELAWARE. Medium early; oblong, pure white and rough skinned; good quality. 60 cts. peck, $1.75 bush., $3.50 bbl. MAIN CROP VARIETIES. a aetiene (See Novelties, page 7.) $1.00 peck, $2.00 bush., : i x EEE, RUR (See Novelties, page 7.) $1.00 peck, $3.00 bush., : bl. a MONROE SEEDLING. A fine late variety resembling Superior, and an excellent keeper. 60 cts. peck, $2.00 bush., $3.75 bbl. SUPERIOR. A seedling from White Star. A very fine, late, white skinned, kidmey-shaped variety; a heavy cropper and a good keeper. 60cts. peck, $2.00 bush., $3.75 bbl. PRIDE OF THE WEST. A flattish-round, red variety; very large; eyes deep but few. The quality is unequaled; medium late; unusually strong grower, and considered to be the heavi- est cropper in America. 60 cts. peck, $2.00 bush., $3.75 bbl. : BILL NYE. A valuable new white kidney variety. It is very smooth and handsome, eyes unusually shallow. 60 cts. peck, $2.00 bush., $3.75 bbl. SMPIRE STATE. A main crop variety, wonderfully preductive. The skin is white and smooth, flesh pure white, of fine flavor, and cooks very evenly. 60 cts. peck, $1.75 bush., $3.50 bbl. ST. PATRICK. Handsome, smooth and regular; oblong in shape, with very few and shallow eyes. It is a large yielder and of the first quality. 60cts. peck, $1.75 bush., $3.50 bbl. MORNING STAR. A late sort, of better quality than most of the heavy croppers. 60 cts. peck, $1.75 bush., $3.50 bbl. JUMBO. A heavy yielder. Exceptionally free from rot, and one of the best keepers. 60 cts. peck, $1.75 bush., $3.50 bbl. WHITE ELEPHANT. Late, large, good quality and enormously productive. 60 cts. peck, $1.75 Bush., $3.50 bbl. WHITE STAR. Large cropper; cooking qualities of the best, a good keeper. 60 cts. peck, $1.75 bush., $3.50 bbl. sa Special Prices for large quantities of Potatoes on application. PETER HENDERSON & CO.—VEGETABLE SEEDS. PUMPKIN. German, Kurbis.— French, Courge.—Spanish, Calabaza. | principally cultivated ‘They are usually planted in fields of rote Sonseee uae coef Taised in fields by themselves. @ If by mail in quantities of 14 Ib. and ard, postage must be added at neces of Beles per 1b. CALHOUN. . (See Novelties, page 16.) 15 cts. pkt., 50 cts. 0Z., $1.75 34 Ib., $6.00 Ibe 4 JONATHAN. large bottle-shaped variety, with a crook neck; of most attractive appearance. It is very prolific and the flesh is fine, clear and sweet, making it valuable for pies and other table uses. Its hard shell es it an excellent keeper. (See cut.) 10 cts. pkt., 30 cts. oz., $1.00 14 Ib., $3.00 Ib. Large Tours, or Mammoth. Grows to an immense size, often weighing over 100 pounds. 10 cts. pkt., 25 cts. 0z., 50 cts. 14 pound, $1.50 Ib. mrposes. Inay be Sow first of May in hills 8 . LARGE CHEESE. A wellknown variety, its fine flesh and rich color making it valuable for pies and table use, while its productiveness renders it useful for stock feeding. Where only one variety is needed the Cheese should always be planted. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts, oz., 25 cts. 14 Ib., 60 cts. Ib,» JUMBO. This is the variety to be grown where “the biggest pumpkin” is wanted. We have seen specimens weighing 250 pounds. The color ofskin is a deep yellow, the fiesh being of a lighter shade. Notwithstanding its enormous size it is delicious in quality and generally desirable. 10 cts. pkt., 25 cts. oz., 50 cts. 1 lb., $1.50 lb. ‘We can also supply the following standard varieties of Pampkin, which are | too well known to need description, at the uniform price of 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 23 cts. 34 Ib., 60 cts. Ib. ‘ Nantucket, ~ Connecticut Field, Cashaw, Sugar. + RHUBARB. & German, Rhubarber.—French, Rhubarbe.—Spanish, Ruibarbo Bastardo, Sow in April in drills a foot apart, thinning out to about the same distance apart in the rows when a few inches high, In fall, or the following spring, transplant into deep, rich soil about ‘three feet apart each way. if propagated by dividing the roots, it may be done either in fall or 5 planting at the same distance apart as given above. The large roote of Rhubarb are easily forced if taken up and packed clozely together under the stage of a greenhouse or warm cellar, as no light is necessary for the development of the stalk. : Sf by mailin quantities of 44 Wb. and upward, postage must be added at the ratz of 8 cts. per lb ST. MARTIN'S. Anew De helere It is immensely productive, one of the earliest, and has a rich, spicy flavor very similar to the gooseberry when used for pies ortarts. 20 cts. pkt., 75 cts. oz., $2.50 44 Ib. Victoria. Very large; later than the Linneus. 10 cts. pkt., 25 cts. oz., 75 cts. 14 Ib., $2.50 Ib. ae Linnzus. Early and tender. 10 cts. pkt., 25 cts, oz., 75 cts. 14 Ib., $2.50 Ib. For price of Rhubarb Roots, see Vegetable Plants, page 47. [5 RADISH ==—+# German, Rettig, Radieschen.—French, Radis, Rave, Petite Rave.—Spanish, Rabano. 1 oz. for 100 feet of drill; 9 to 10 lbs. in drills for an acre. Radishes thrive best in light, candy loam ; heavy orclayey| ROSE CHINA WINTER. Bright rose color; soils not only delay their maturity, but produce crops much flesh firm and piquant; fine for nto use. 5c. inferior both i d flavor. F ecessi - 7 middie ot Toocih innlfl Aoptamsber, vdeo cpu pkt., 10 cts. oz., 25 cts. 14 lb., 75 cts. lb. sow from the mi March until September, at intervals of | aes LONG BLACK SPANISH. Oneofthe hardiest <: ae orr three weeks. Foran carly supply they may be sown in Seeicee oeee me Sare bates faken ta.give ploaty of venti- and best for winter use. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 25 ets. 1% Ib., 75 cts. Ib. 4 lation, otherwise they will run to leaves. ROUND BLACK SPANISH icts. pkt.,10 cts. + > + JONATHAN PUMPEIN. If by mail in quantities of 44 lb. and ard, post- age must be added at the rate o; @ cis. yer. shi Early Long Radishes, BRIGHTEST SCARLET. (See Novelties. page 5.) 15 cts. pkt., 40 cts. oz., $1.00 14 Ib. CELESTIAL It is ready for use when 2% or 3 inches long and continues until nearly 6 inches long, making it almost an all season's Radish. The flesh is firm, solid and pure white, skin creamy white, and is very attractive in appear- ance. 10cts. pkt., 25cts. oz., 75cts. 4 1lb., $2.50 Ib. LONG SCARLET SHORT TOP. ‘This variety is largely grown, as its shape (when tied up in flat bunches) is best suited to ship. Its average length is about 9inches. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 25 cts. 14 lb., 65 cts. Ib. Winter Radishes, GRAY LONG WINTER. An exceedingly fine winter variety ; good keeper and of a gray color. 5 cts. pkt., 10 ets. oz., 25 cts. 14 Ib., 75 ets. Ib. 0z., 20 cts. 4 Ib., 75 cts. lb Long White Spanish. Rather milder in flavor than the Long Black Spanish. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 25 cts. 4 lb., 75 cts. Ib CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE WIN- TER. A white-fleshed Radish of excellent quality. 5 cts. pkt.. 10 cts. oz., 30 cts. 4 lb., $1.00 Ib. THE “SANDWICH.” So called because it is largely used by the French and Germans for slicing for sandwiches, the radish taking the place of meat. This variety is of a pure snow- white color, similar to the White Strasburg in shape, but rather more stump rooted. We can recommend it to market gardeners as well as to private planters. (See cut.) 10 cts. per pkt., 30 cts. per oz., 75 cts. per }4 Ib. (Copyrighted, 1890, by P. H. a Coy 42 PETER HENDERSON & CO.—VEGETABLE SEEDS. ° ; RADISHES—Continued. ; 3 ett ‘ Early Round or Turnip-shaped Radishes. = EZ = Ea 2 7Qivig Se EL DORADO. This is identical with the old favorite Scarlet Turnip Radish in shape, size and quality, but is a golden yellow color. Very distinct and desirable. (See cut.) 10 cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz., 50 cts. 14 1b., $1.50 lb. RAPID FORCING. (See Novelties, page 5.) 10 cts. pkt., 20 cts. 0z., 60 cts. 14 Ib., $2.00 1b. (See cut.) RED FORCING. The tops are exceedingly small and short, render- ing it most useful forforcing. ‘The tops are smaller than those of any other radish; in all other respects, however, it is identical with our Early Round Dark Red. 10 cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz.. 40 cts. Ylb., $1.00 lb. ~ - EARLY SCARLET GLOBE. A new variety Se distinct shape and brilliant color, short leaved; flesh very crisp and white; an excel- lent variety for forcing. 10c. pkt.. 20c. 0z., 40c. 14 lb., $1.00 lb. EARLY ROUND DARE RED. This is, without doubt, the best variety in cultivation for general use, having all the qualities necessary to recommend it. It is medium in size, rich dark redin - color, the root is clean and smooth, and the top is small. There is no radish in cultivation that remains fit for use for so long & time. Our trials have always proved it to be the last early variety to get pithy. 10 cts. pkt., 15 cts. oz., 30 cts. 14 lb., 65 cts. Ib. WHITE TIPPED SCARLET TURNIP. No radish looks better on the table than this. Itis bright scarlet in color, gradually fading off to pure white at the base, and is tender, mild in flavor and early. (See cut.) 5 cts. pkt., 15 cts. oz., 30 cts. 14 Ib., 65 cts. lb. EARLY SCARLET TURNIP. For first and successive sowing in the open ground, we can strongly recommend this old favorite. The root is of medium size, bright scarlet in color, and in quality is certainly unsurpassed, being always mild and pleasant in flavor (See cut.) dc. pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. 4 Ib., 65c. 1b. pag N S alg = i AN = ENQ\\\ \ ey (ill \ SS d Pasig a = ‘Ss . nee Spa hae uf : \} KN XS \ \ Early Olive-shaped Radishes. *r oa RED ROCKET. A smail, bright scarlet, olive-shaped variety. Radishes SS are best when grown quickly; this variety matures outdoors in 22 days from time of sowing, and is always mild and delicious in flavor. Having small tops, it can be grown very closely and is invaluable for forcing. 10 cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz., 40 ets. 14 lb., $1.00 Ib. FRENCH BREAKFAST. A variety of quick growth, mild and tender, and one of the best for forcing. Oval form, scarlet tipped with white. 5 cts. pkt., 15 cts. oz., 25 cts. 4 Ib., 65 ets. lb. OLIVE-SHAPED VIOLET, WHITE TIPPED. A variety similar to the 7 : ——— preceding, differing only inshape 65 cts. pkt., 15 cts. oz., 35 cts. 14 Ib., E| ¥ = $1.00 lb. (Copsrighted, 1589, by Peter Henderson & Co.) Summer Radishes. LONG WHITE VIENNA (Lady Finger). Beautiful in shape; skin and flesh are pure snow-white; crisp and of rapid growth. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 25 cts. 44 Ib., 75 ets. Ib. GIANT WHITE STUTTGART. Quick growing, and therefore very early. Of the largest size, and both flesh and skin are pure white; quality fine, firm and brittle; never gets pithy. 5cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 25 cts. 14 lb., 75 cts. lb. BLACK SUMMER TURNIP. A summer variety of excellent quality. While it does not grow to so large size, it stands longer and does not get pithy as quickly as many other sorts. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. 0z., 35 cts. 14 1b., $1.00 Ib. WHITE SUMMER TURNIP. Excellent for summer use; of mild flavor. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 20 cts. 14 1b., 60 cts. 1b. YELLOW SUMMER TURNIP. Grows toa large size; excellent to stand the heat and drought of summer. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 25 cts. 14 1b., 65 cts. lb. WHITE STRASBURG. It is of a tapering shape, skin and flesh both white. Itis an excellent summer variety, being tender, crisp and of fine flavor, and a quick grower. (Seecut.) 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 25 cts. 44 lb., 65 cts. Ib. BECKERT’S CHARTIER. Thecolorat top is crimson, running into pink at middle, and from thence downward is pure, waxy white. It will attain a very large size before it becomes unfit for use. (See cut.) 5c. pkt., 15¢. oz., 35¢. 14 Ib., $1.00 Ib. _ We can also supply the following standard varieties, which are too well known to need description, at the uniform price of 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 25 ets. 14 Ib., 65 cts. Ib.: Early White Turnip, Olive-shaped White, Gray Summer Turnip, Wood's Early Frame. Olive-shaped Scarlet, Long White Naples. Long Purple, PETER HENDERSON & CO.—VECGETABLE SEEDS. 43 a SPINACH. © German, Spinat.—French, Epinard.—Spanish, Espinaca. 1 oz. for 100 ft. of drill. 10 to 12 lbs. in drills for an acre This is a very important crop in our market gardens, and is one of the most easily managed of all vegefa- bles, requiring but little culture, and may be had fit for use the entire season. The main crop ig sown in September. Itis sometimes covered up in exposed places with straw or ealt hay during winter, which pre- vents it from being cut with the frost; but in sheltered fields there is no necessity for covering. Forsummer use it may be sown at intervals of two or three weeks, from April to August. Spinach is best developed and most tender and sueculent when grown in rich soil. #: ; If by mail in quantities of 34 lb. and upward, postage must be added at the rate of 8 cts. per lb. HENDERSON S NORFOLE SAVOY LEAVED. In appearance the leaf is wrinkled in the same way peculiar to the Savoy Cabbage. Hence the name. It should not, however, be sown in spring in the latitude of New York, as it is almost certain to run to seed if then sown. 6 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 20 cts. Fs lb., 40 cts. lb. y= THICK LEAVED. One of the best market sorts, It produces a large, thick, strong & green leaf. somewhat crumpled, and possesses the valuable quality of standing along Eyes time before running to seed. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 20 cts. 44 1h., 40 cts. Ib. ; LONG STANDING. Except in the characteristic of standing a long time before run- 5+ ning to seed, this variety in all other respects closely approaches the well-known a@ Round Leaf. (See cut.) 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 20 cts. 34 lb., 40 cts. lb. OUND LEAF. Generally cultivated for winter use, being very hardy, standing our severest winters with little injury. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 20 cts. 14 lb., 40 cts. Ib. < tS fs = ew Zealand. Produces leaves in great abundance throughout the summer; should be ~<——_. --~ ae raised in heat and transplanted three feet apart each way into light rich soil. 5 cts. LONG STANDING SPINACH. kt., 15 cts. oz., 40 ets. 14 Ib., $1.25 Ib. nF LARGE ROUND LEAF VIROFLAY. A newer sort SEA-KALE. = with very large, thick leaves. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., German, Seekohl Meerkohl.— French, Crambe Maritime. ie Spanish, Breton de Mar. ees See, WD Cultivated for its blanched shoots, which are cooked as Aspar- PRICKLY. - Although usually sown in:the spring and summer it also stands well in winter, but gives less bulk per acre than the others named. 6cts. pktf., 10 cts. 02., 20 cts. 34 Ib., 40 cts. lb. agus. Asupply may be had all winter by planting the roots closely in a warm cellar before frost. Sow one inch deep, in drills two feet apart, thin out to six inches, and the next spring plant in hills re » three feet apart. As this vegetable is only used, when blanched, § like Celery, the plants must be excluded from the light by covering up with leaves or litter, 10 cts. pkt., 30 cts. oz., $1.00 14 lb., $3.50-Ib. For Sea-Kale Roots, see page 47. . SORREL. Broad Leaved. Used for Salads. 5 cts pkt., 20 cts. oz., 50 cts. 14 Ib., $1.50 lb. > SQUASH. #< German, Kurbiss.—French, Courge.—Spanish, Cala- basa Tomtanera. Bush sorts, 1 oz. for 50 hills. Bush varieties, 5 io 6 Ibs., and running varieties, 3 to 4 lbs. in hills for an acre. Jf by mail in quantities of 4 lb. and upward, postage must be added at the rate of 8 cts. per lb. Winter Varieties. FORDHOOK SQUASH. The engraving shows the _shape of this grand new Squash. It is extremely handsome, of a bright yellow outside, and straw- yellow within. The flesh is dry and sweet, and the best in quality of all Winter Squashes. Placed in a cool, dry room, it keeps in perféct condition throughout the winter and spring until late in June, when Summer Squashes are ready. The . Stem is thin and hard, and also the roots, conse- salsiry. quently it is perfectly free from the attacks of the Squash borer. It matures early and far North, and is everywhere = roRpHos a sure cropper, being earlicr-in ripening than any other SALSIFY, or OYSTER PLANT. German, Png ech Non Pla a nae Ostra The Oyster Plant euceeeda best in Tight, well-sertonea meilow soll. which, previous to sowing the seeds, should be stirred to a depth of eighteen inches. Sow early in spring in drills fifteen inches apart; cover the seeds with fine soil an inch and a half in depth, and when the plants are strong enough thin out to siz inches apart. If by mail in quantities of 14 lb. and upward, postage must be added at the rate of 8 cts. per lb. aed — CH. 10 cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz., 50 cts. 4 ANDWICH ISLAND MAMMOTH. A new and im. proved type, producing roots of nearly double the size and weight of the old variety, and of equally gcod quality. It has been extensively grown for the mar- kets of many of the large cities, entirely superseding the old sort. (Seecut.) 15 cts, pkt., 30 cts. oz., 75 cts. 34 |b., $2.00 Ib. SCORZONERA, or BLACK OYSTER PLANT. This vegetable requires the same treatment as Salsify, which it near. ly resembles; it is not, however, so generally esteemed. Sow in drills eighteen inches apart, and thin out to nine inches from plant to plant. Jf by mail in quantities of 14 lb. and upward, postage must be : added at the rate of 8 cts. per Ib. 10 ets. pkt., 25 cts. oz., 75 cts. 14 Ib., $2.50 Ib. Winter Squash. Immensely productive. A remarkable keeper, yet the skin is very thin and delicate. The meat is very thick and the seed cavity small. Another feature is that the green Squashes can be used at any stage of their growth and in flavor are superior to any Summer Squash. (See cut.) Price, per pkt. 10 cts., 25 cts. per oz., 60 cts. per 14 lb., $2.00 per Ib. EARLY PROLIFIC MARROW.” This is or recent intro- duction, but its steadily increasing sale has placed it among the standard varieties. It has all the good quali- ties of the Winter Squashes, but is at least two weeks earlier. Itis very prolific. Fruits are shaped somewhat like Boston Marrow and is of a beautiful orange color, suffused with light yellow. The rind is very hard, but thin, and the flesh is deep, fine-grained, and of delicious = quality. 5cts. pkt., 15 cts. oz., 35 cts. 14 Ib., $1.00 Ib. : ESSEX HYBRID. Distinct in appearance, of a short : cylindrical shape, having on the blossom end a smal! cap-shaped enlargement. The flesh is dry, sweet and thick, and of a bright orange color, while its keeping qualities are admirable. Those desiring a “dry " Squash, should grow Essex Hybrid. 65 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 30 cts. 14 1b., 80 ets. Ib. (Copyrighted, 1690, by Peter Henderson & Co.) Ae PETER HENDERSON & CO.—VEGETABLE SEEDS. Fall or Winter. Squash.—Continued. HUBBARD. More largely grown as a late sort than any other. It is.of large.size, often weighing from nine to ten pounds. Color bluish green, occasionally marked with brownish orange or yellow. Flesh fine grained, dry and of excellent flavor. It can be had in use from September to May. 65 cts. pkt., 15 cts. oz., 35 cts. 14 1b., $1.00 Ib. BOSTON MARROW. This wariety may be termed second early, coming in about ten days aiter the Bush and Crookneck sorts.- The skin, which is of a yellowish shade, is very thin, the flesh dry and fine ined, and of unsurpassed flavor. 5 cts. pkt., 15 cts. oz., 30 cts. 4 Ib., 75 cts. lb. tBLEHEAD. An excellent variety resembling the Hubbard. The flesh is rather lighter in color than that variety, while its combina- tion of sweetness, dryness and delicious flavor is remarkable. It yields equal to the Hubbard, and its keeping qualities are said to be better. 5 cts. pkt., 15 cts. oz-, 30 ets. 14 Ib., 75 cts. lb. MAMMOTH CHIGI: The largest of all Squashes; rather flat at both ends. Specimens have. been known to attain the weight of 280 lbs. Its size makes it valuable for stock feeding, while its rich, fine flavored flesh ensures its value for all other purposes. 10 cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz., 50 cts. 44 1b., $1.75 1b. BAY STATS. Extremely: solid, of heavy: weight, fine and dry flesh, of. sweet flavor, of a beautiful bright golden yellow, very handsome; shell extremely hard and flinty, an excellent keeper. - (See cut.) 5 cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz., 35 cts. 14 Ib., $1.00 lb, Summer Squash. MAMMOTH BUSH SUMMER CROOKNECK. (Sce Novelties, page 4.) 15 cts. pkt.,. - 2 for 25 cts., 10 for $1.00. : mgr GOLDEN CUSTARD BUSH. A valuable new variety; which exceeds in size any of the scalloped sorts, frequently attaining a diameter of 2 feet. The color ig a dark, rich golden yellow, and for quality cannot be excelled. It grows in bush form, and is won- derfully productive. . (See cut.) 10 cts. pkt., 30 cts. oz., 75 ets. 14 lb., $2:00 Ib. WHITE BUSH SC. PED. (Cymlings.) This and the Yellow Bush are esteemed the -earliest, and are grown almost exclusively for first crop. From the hard texture of the’ rind it is well suited for shipping, and they are grown exclusively at the South for that. purpose. _5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 25 cts. 14 Ib., 75 cts. lb. YELLOW BUSH SCALLOPED. (Cymlings.) : Differs from the above only in color. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts..6z., 25 cts. 14 Ib., 75 cts. Ib. ~~ YELLOW BUSH SUMMER CROOKNECK. A much esteemed variety.- The fruitis orange yellow, covered with warty excrescences. It is considered the best flavored of the summer varieties. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 25 cts. 14 Ib., 75 cts. lb. PERFECT GEM. Equally desirable either as a summer or winter Squash. The Squashes- are from 4 to 6 inches in diameter, of a creamy white, with thin, smooth shell, slightly ribbed. 5c. pkt., 10 cts.-oz., 25 cts. 14 Ib., 75 ets. Ib. : EGG PLANT SQUASH. So named from its peculiar fitness for cooking like the Egg fe , Plant; it is delicious when fried. It is a very early bush variety with white flesh; when BSE UEC ORs Oia Sete See young the rind is mottled gray, turning to a buff color when ripe.. 5 cts. pkt., 15 cts. 0z.; 50 cts. 14 Ib., $1.50 lb; VEGETABLE MARROW (Common). A favorite Eng- lish sort. The fruit is very variable-in size, from, nine to eighteen inches in length, and from four to ‘six inches in diameter.~ Skin a greenish yellow, flesh white, soft and of rich flavor. Plant eight feet apart. 5 cts. pkt., 15 cts. oz., 50 ets. 14 Ib., $1.50 Ib. LONG WHITE BUSH VEGETABLE MARROW. A decided improvement on the old trailing Vegetable Marrow. The fruit is larger, haudsomer, -more ribbed or fluted, and of strictly bush form. Price, 5 cts. pkt., 15 cts. oz., 50 cts. 14 Ib.,-$1.50 Ib. : We can also supply the following standard varieties | of Squash, which are too well known to need descrip- tion, at the uniform price of 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 25 cts. 1{ lb., 75 ets. 1b. : Green Striped Bush or Bergen, Butman, Pineapple, Cocoanut, Winter Crookneck. | American Turban, Valparaiso, Sibley. + TOMATO. & German, Liebesapfel. French, Tomate. Spanish, Tomute, Sow in a hot-bed, greenhouse, or window in a sitting room, where night temperature is not less than 60 degrees, about the first week in March, in drilis five inches apart and half an inch deep. When the plants are about two inches high they should be set out in boxes three inches deep, four or five inches apart, in same temperature, or removed into small pots, allowing a single plant toa pot. They are sometimes transplanted a second time into larger pots, by which process the plants are rendered more sturdy and branching. About the middle of May, in : a ae this latitude, the plants may be set in the open ground. They are planted for early crops on light, sandy soil, at2 distance of three feet apart, in hills in which o good shovelful of rotted manure has been mixed. On heavy svils, which are not suited for an éarly crop, they should be planted four feet apart. Water freely at. the time of transplanting, and shelter from the sun a few days until the plants are established. 1 oz. for 1,500 plants; 14 Ib: (to transplant) for an acre. If by mail in quantities of 14 lb. and upward, postage must be added at the rate of 8 cents per Ib. See description, page £5, PETER HENDERSON & CO.—VEGETABLE SEEDS. 45 TOMATO—Continued. 4¢ ” F = —— EARLY RUBY. jose The great value of this variety lies in the fact that itis i ‘by far the earliest of all the large-sized Tomatoes which combine good form, color and solidity and it is certain to prove the leading market variety. The peculiar open habit of the plant, asshown by the cut, isa distinctive feature of this variety, and is the reason why it is earlier than any other variety, the sun having a better chance to reach and ripen the fruit than in more WY upright and compact Varieties. (See { cut, page 44.) Price, 15 cts. pkt., 50 ets. 0z., $1.50 14 Ib., $5.0 1b. PONDEROSA, (No. 400.) (See de- scription and cul, pages 9 and 10.) 20 cts. pkt., 6 pkts. for $1.00, 12 for $1.75, 25 for $3.00. IGNOTUM. A variety of recent in- troduction worthy of general culti- yation, The fruitis very uniform in size and shape, rather flat and bright redin color. Itis very pro- lific, and though not (as some claim) a first early variety, it is valuable in all other respects when cut. 10 cts. pkt., 50 cts. oz., $1.50 4 Ib., $5.00 Ib. TABLE QUEEN. (See Novelties, pagel5.) 15 cts. pkt., 75 cts. 0z., $2.50 14 Ib., $8.00 lb. NEW DWARF CHAMPION. One of the most distinct and valuable Tomatoes of recent introduction. Dwarf, stiff habit, scarcely need- ing any support. It is very early and wonderfully prolific. Color, same as Acme. I3 perfectly round and smooth, of medium size. 10¢c. -pkt., 25c. oz., 80c. 14 lb., $3.00 lb. tS Danii ESSEX HYBRID. This is anold favorite, possessing many good : E : : : qualities. It follows close after Early Ruby, andis the first of its solid, generally smooth, but sometimes irregular. The color is type toripen. Fruit is of medium size, very solid, and in color is purplish red. Foliage distinct from any other variety. (See cut.) rplish pink. 5 cts. pkt., 25cts. oz., 80 cts. 14 Ib., $3.00 Ib. Price, 10 cts. pkt., 30 cts. oz., $1.00 44 1b., $3.00 Ib. wHE LORILLARD. This isa forcing variety, very early and pro- PEACH. Very distinct; fruit of uniform size, resembling a peach lific, while its extreme solidity and handsome appearance will in shape, size, bloom and color, which is adeep orange rose. 10 commend it. Price, 10cts. pkt., 25 cts. oz., 80 cts. 14 Ib., $3.00 lb. cts.,pkt., 25 cts. oz., 80 cts. “4 ld., $3.00 Ib. : BEAUTY. Handsome, medium-sized and smooth; agood yielder, TROPHY, EXTRA SELECTED. Saved only from specimens of continuing late in the season. It ripens with the Acme and Per- | perfect form weighing from 1é to 24 ounces. 15 cts. pkt., £0 cts. oz, fection. It isa good shipper on account of its solidity. Price, | _ 91-29 24 Ib., $4.00 Ib. 10 cts. pkt., 25 ets. oz., 80 cts. 14 1b.. $3.00 Ib. FAVORITE. Oneofthe largest and most perfect shaped varieties. MIEKADO. Notwithstanding that it produces very large-| Ripens evenly and early, and holds its size to the end of the sea- fruit, it is at the same time one of the very earliest to ripen. son. Itis very prolific, has few seeds, solid flesh, and bears ship- The Tomatoes-are produced in immense clusters, are perfectly pinglong distances. Price, 10c. pkt., 25c. oz., 80c. 14 Ib., $3.00 Ib. 4 PERFECTION. Though of comparatively recent introduction, this variety is more largely grown than any of its class. The fruit is almost round, ripens clear up to the stem, is solid, and rich in flavor. The skin is both thin and tough, makingit a good shipper, while its clear, bright scarlet color makes it most attractive in appearance. 5 cts. pkt., 25 cts. oz., 80 cts. 14 lb., $3.00 lb. ACME. Early, of medium size, perfectly smooth, very solid and a great bearer. Color crimson, with a pinkish tinge. 10 cts. pkt., 25 cts. oz., 80 cts. 14 1b., $3.00 Ib. THE SHAH. A sport from the ‘‘ Mikado,” with which it is identical, except in color, which is a dark, waxy yellow. Price, 15 cts. pkt., 40 cts. oz., $1.25 14 Ib., $4.00 Ib. GOLDEN SUNRISE. No garden should be without a good yellow Tomato, and this is one of the best we know of. It has all the good qualities of the best red varieties and is of a beautiful golden-yellow color, making it invaluable for slicing and mixing id ea varieties for table use. (See cut.) 10 cts. pkt., 25 cts. oz., 80 cts. 34 Ib., : | We can also supply the following standard varieties of Tomatoes, which are | too well known to need description, at the uniform price of 5 cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz., | 70 ets. 4 lb., $2.50 1b. : Paragon, General Grant, Hathaway's Excelsior, Canada Victor, Red Cherry, Red Currant, Strawberry, or Winter Cherry, Cardinal, The Trophy, Queen, Conqueror, Pear-shaped Red, Yellow Plum, Yellow Cherry, Volunteer, Mayflower, Optimus. Golden Rod, Green Gage. pare aah IS GOLDEN SUNBISE TOM4TO. 46 PETER HENDERSON & GO.—VEGETABLE SEEDS. Po UPL any yyniniett thin out early to six or nine inches in the rows. Fora succession sow at intervals of 9 fortnight until the last wee. sowings may be made for the fall and main crop. UW iitittitinnmensl atten Copyrighted by Peter Henderson & Co,, 1891. * # TURNIP. OTR On ee ene ene .) ‘oe @) eo © German, Steckriibe.—French, Navet.—Spanish, Nabo Coman. 1 oz. for 150 feet of drill; 1 to 2 lbs. in drills for an acre. Turnips do best in highly enriched, light, sandy or gravelly soils; commence sowing the earliest varieties in April in drills from twelve to fifteen inches apart, and in July, from which time until the end of August- Turnips may be preserved until spring by cutting off the tops about one inch from the bulb, and storing in a cellar or cool shed during winter, covering the roots with dry sand; they should be harvested before severe frost sets in, for though comparatively hardy, few of the varieties will. survive the winters of the Northern States in the open ground. If by mail in quantities of 14 1b. and upward, postage must be added at the rate of 8 cls. per lb. RED TOP STRAP LEAF. Rapid grower and of mild flavor, the most popular variety for early use, either for the table or for stock. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. 0z., 15 cts. 14 Ib., 40 cts. Ib. EXTRA EARLY MILAN. This variety is hy long odas the earliest in cultivation. In shape it is quite flat, the bulb being usually 346 inches in diameter and 1 inch deep, with a smal] tap root; the leaves start clear away from the crown, two most desirable features. The leaves are very small and entire or strap-leaved, growing very compact, which makes it valuable for close planting and forcing in frames. The color is bright reddish purple above ground and clear white underneath, making it most attractive in appear- ance. (See cut.) 10 cts. plt., 15 cts. oz., 30 cts. 34 lb., 75 cts. lb. Early White Strap Leaf. Differs from the Red only in color. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 20 ets. 14 lb., 50 cts. Ib. Barly Snowball. A medium-sized, round, pure white variety of excellent flavor. For early sowing this is one of the best, being crisp, tender and sweet; maturing in six weeks from Hime of Bowing: (See cut.) 10 cts. pkt., 15 cts. oz., 30 cts. 14 Ib., 75 ets. lb. LONG ‘WHITE or COW HORN. Matures very quickly; roots shaped iike a Carrot, about half of which are formed above ground; flesh white, fine grained and sweet, and of excellent ae for table use. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 20 cts. 14 lb., U0 cts. lb. WHITE EGG. Its shape is nearly oval Oregg; flesh very firm. and fine grained, thin and perfectly smooth skin, and both flesh and skin are of snowy whiteness. Its flavor is of the very best, mild and sweet. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. 0z., 20 ets. 44 lb., 60 cts. lb. PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. An early variety, globe shaped ;. heavy cropper; in other respects similar tu the Red Top Strap Leaf. A handsome looking bulb, and is rapidly taking the lead. of all other varieties of early Turnip for market garden purposes. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 20 cts. 14 lb., 50 cts. Ib. GOLDEN BALL or ORANGE JELLY... This is the most distinct yellow turnip we know. The flesh is of very fine texture, mdking it one of the best table varieties. Its beautiful color and fine flesh have earned for it the synonym of ‘sOrange Jelly,” which well describes its appearance when ready for the table. The bulb is of medium size, with small tap roots, and is early in maturing. (Seecut.) 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 20 cts. 14 1b., 50 ets. lb. YELLOW STONE. One of the best and most popular yellow fleshed varieties for table use; .it is equally good for feeding” stock. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 20 cts, 14 Ib., 50 cts. Ib. YELLOW GLOBE. One of the best varieties for general crop ;. flesh very firm and sweet, and keeps well until late in spring; grows to a large size, and is excellent both for stock and table use. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts.-oz., 20 cts. 14 Ib., 50 ets. Ib. Early Flat Dutch. An excellent garden variety resembling White Strap Leaf, the best variety for spring sowing. 5 cts. pkt., 10: ets. 02z., 20 cts. 14 Ib., 50 cts. Ib. | We can also supply the following standard varieties of Turnip, which are too well known to need descrip- | tion, at the uniform price of 5 cts. pkt., 10 ets. oz., 20 cts. 14 lb., 50 cts. lb. s Pomeranian White Globe, Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen, Large “White Norfolk, Teltow or Small Berlin, Yellow Malta, Seven Top. RUTA BAGA, RUSSIAN, OR SWEDISH TURNIP. See Farm Seeds, page 50. PETER HENDERSON & CO.—VEGETABLE SEEDS. TOBACCO SEED. Sf by mail in quantities of 44 lb. and upward, postage must be added at se ’ the rate of 8 cts. per Ib. Primus. The earliest sort of all; succeeds well in Canada, and is specially adapted for planting far north. 10 cts. pkt., 30 cts. 0z., $1.00 14 lb. Connecticut Seed Leaf. 10 cts. pkt., 30 ets. oz., $1.00 34 Ib. Imported Havana. 10 cts. pkt., 50 cts. oz., $1.50 44 lb. _ Zimmer's §) The earliest and best American-Spanish, and a favorite cigar variety, increasing in demand and culture every year. 10 cts. pkt., 50 cts. oz., $1.50 14 Ib. We can also supply the following standard varieties, which are too well known to need description, at 10 cts. per pkt., 30 ets. per oz., $1.00 per 14 lb.: Sterling, Yellow Pryor, Granville County Yellow, White Stem, Tuckahoe, Florida, Gold Leaf, Virginia, Hester, Kentucky, Yellow Oronoko, Maryland. Hyco, BIRD SEEDS. df by mail, postage must be added at the rate of 8 cts. per lb., or 15 cents per gt Henderson's Mixed Bird Seed. Has become famous for its superior |% quality. We use nothing but fresh- - est high grade seed free from mildew and dust. Our blend of seeds is particularly relished by canaries. 20 cts. qt., $1.25 per peck, $4.00 bush. Best Sicily (Phalaris Canari- ensiz.) 15 ets. qt., $1.00 per peck. $3.50 bush. -BIRD SEED. Hemp (Canabis Sativa). 15 cts. qt., $1.00 per peck, $3.50 bush. Zettuce. 10 cts. oz.. 50 cts. lb. Maw (Papaver Rheas). 30 cts. Ib. Millet (Panicum Miliaceum). 15 cts. qt.,60 cts. per peck, $2.00 bush. Rape (Brassica Napus). 30 cts. qt., $1.25 per peck, $4.00 bush. ‘Vetches for Pigeons. 10 cts. Ib., $1.00 per peck, $3.50 bush. VEGETABLE ROOTS AND PLANTS. yr CHUPAS, OR EARTH ALMOND. oe (Cyperus esculentus.) The nut-like tubers grow near the surface of the ground, where they are easily dug out by pigs or poultry. They are very sweet and nutritious. Easily and cheaply grown, abundant in yield, greedily eaten by hogs, which take on #3 firm fat from them. gy They mature in Sep- tember, and lie in the soil till wanted, orpigs can be turned into the patches. One peck of seed per Vy acre. Per package, J 10 cts.; pint, by mail, 35 cts. By yg express, per pint, 30 cts.; per peck. Y $1.50; per bush., $5.00. Artichokes, Jerusalem. 25cts.qt.,$1.25 peck, $4.00 bush., 3 lbs. by mail, 75c. Artichoke, Globe. 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. Asparagus. See page 17. Chives. 25cts. per bunch or clump. Hop. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. Horse Radish. 25 cts. doz.,75 cts. 100, $6.00 1,000. Mint. 20 cts. each, $2.00 per doz., $8.00 per 100. Rkubarb. Linngus. 20 cts. each, $2.00 per doz. — St. Martin’s. 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. Sea-Kale. (Seecut.) 20 cts. each, $2.00 per doz., $14.00 per 100. Tarragon. 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. SEA-EALE. SWEET, POT and MEDICINAL HERBS. Basil, Sweet (Ocimum Basilicum). The leaves and tops of the shoots are used for highly seasoned dishes, soups, stews and Sauces; a leaf or two is sometimes introduced into salads. 10 cts. pkt., 40 cts. oz. Borage (Borago Officinalis). Much used in claret and other drinks. An excellent bee plant. 6 cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz. Dill (Anethum Graveolens). The leaves are used in soups and sauces, and to put along with pickles. 5 cts. pkt., 15 cts. oz. Fennel (Anethum Feniculum). The leaves boiled enter into many = sauces, and raw form a beautiful ornament. 56 cts. pkt., 15-cts: oz. Horehound (Marrubium Vulgare). Principally used for medicina? purposes. 10 cts. pkt., 50 cts.’oz. Lavender (Lavendula Spica). A popular aromatic herb. pkt., 40 cts. oz. Marjoram, Sweet (Origanum Majorana). For seasoning. 10 cts. pkt., 30 cts. oz. Sage (Salvia Offcinalis). The leaves and tender tops are used in eae and sauces. 5 cts. pkt., 25 cts. oz.. 80 cts. 4 Ib., 10 cts. -00 Ib. Savory, Summer (Satureia Hortensis). Used for seasoning. 5 cts. pkt., 25 cts. oz. Thyme, Broad-leaved (Thymus Vulgaris) For seasoning, etc. 10 cts. pkt., 40 cts. 0z., $1.50 14 Ib. Wormwood (Artemesia Absynthium). Used for medicinal purposes = it is also beneficial to poultry, and should be planted in poultry grounds. 10 cts. pkt., 50 cts. oz. We can also supply the following varieties of Herbs, which are too well known to need description, at 10 cts. per pkt., 30 cts. per oz. : Anise, Balm, Bene, Caraway, Catnip, Coriander, Cumin, Ellecampane, Henbane, Hop Seed, Hyssop, Pot Marigold, PotMarjoram, Opium Poppy, Rosemary, Rue, Saffron, Winter Savory, Tansy. TREE SEEDS. ‘Trees can be as easily grown from seeds as the most common vegetable. “—FULLER. Sree Our DEscrIPTIVE PRIcE List oN PaGEs 153 anpD 154. ~ Of Seeas of the leading varieties of Deciduous and Evergreer Ornamental, Shade, Forest, Hedge and Fruit, Tree and Shrub Seeds. We give complete directions for growing trees from seeds on cach package, 48 PETER HENDERSON & CO.—FARM SEEDS. MORE IMPORTANT ARTICLES IN THIS DEPARTMENT. FOR FULL DESCRIPTION OF VARIETIES, ETC., SEE. HENDERSON’S AMERICAN FARMER’S MANUAL, WHICH WILL BE SENT FREE ON APPLICATION. .°. BP AC sy (WB, HENDERSON'S SPEGIAL GRASS MIXTURES. From the ** AMERICAN — A WE ISSUE A VERY FULL AND COMPLETE CATALOGUE OF FARM SEEDS, WE ONLY GIVE HERE A SIMPLE LIST AND PRICES OF THE a a Ae a From the iGoiheny Geka nls READ WHAT THE AGRICULTURAL PAPERS AND OUR OUSTOMERS ACRLRIEa te a July 24, 1891. SAY ABOUT OUR GRASS MIXTURES. Such mixtures are far su- This year the trials were cut June 24th. We saw them on the 23d and after cutting. In spite of the long drouth the grass was very heavy. Below the taller grasses was a thick mat of finer kinds, and the close, rich turf hid every par- ticle of soil. There did not seem to be room for another epear of grass. (The total weight, lst and 2d cuttings of our Permanent Pasture Mix- ture, was 10,2u8 lbs. per acre. P. H. & Ce.) Going over to perior to timothy or ‘‘ timothy and cloyer,” or any one grass, costing but a little more, lasting much longer, and giv- ing frequently more than double the yield. Carefully selected mixtures at all times pay better than any individual species grown alone, be it poor or good. Oradell, N. Y., Oct. 26, 1891. The seasons of ’90 and ’91 were both very unfavorable for a hay crop, nevertheless L cut more hay this year than ever was cut before from the same piece of land. I also pastured both horses and cat- tle on it, and even now after being pastured all the fall the aftérmath is very rank and dense. I keep a good many horses, and as a good pasture is very mecessary for me to have, I have given your seed a pretty severe trial and )&m delighted with it.— near by, the contrast was striking. The individual spears in & foot square could easily be counted; ‘‘standing- toom” for more was abun- dant. (We afterward found on @ well-kept Orange County farm that the yield of Timothy was only half a ton to the worthy of praise and record, -JoHN B, Lozren. the Messrs. Henderson deserve ae 4 richer tribute, for they are Monn ae Bee ee ene tee ea Your grass seed makes good hay and pasture, and cuts Washington, D.C., Oct. 27, ’91. more to the acre than any The grass seed purchased other.—CHARLES ECKERT. from you was entirely satis- factory. The hay good, both asia p 3 é ; Jersey City, N. J. xa erentits edit ality! . 1 We cordially invite all those interested to visit our Experimental Farm at Spring Valley, WN. Y., The grass cone aHene from find the cattle prefer it to my to see for themselves the superiority of these mixtures, or a full report will be mailed to ali applicants. you has done so well that it other pastures.—B, P, SNYDER, exceeded my experiation: . F. ANDERSON. HENDERSON'S SPECIAL GRASS MIXTURE for PERMANENT PASTURE, consisting of the following varieties: Orchard Grass, Meadow Foxtail, Sheep’s Fescue, Rhode Island or Creeping Bent, Hard Fescue, Sweet Scented Vernal (True Perennial), Meadow Fescue, English Rye Grass, Italian Rye Grass, Red Top, etc., as recommended in our book, ‘* How the Farm Pays,’ blended in proportions which, we have found from actual use, give the most satisfactory results. On ordinary fertile soil 3 bushels of this mixture is sufficient to seed an acre, but where the land is poor a larger quantity will be necessary. Taking one soil with another a fair average would be 3 bushels to the acre. To this mixture, intended for either Mowing Lands or Pasture (but which on account of its greater weight should be sown separately), should be added 10 Ibs. of Mixed Clovers, comprising White, Mammoth Perennial or Cow Grass, Alsike, Trefoil, etc., but this must be s0wn in the Spring, as it is rather tender in this latitude if sown in the Fall. The quantity needed (10 Ibs.) of MIXED CLOVERS to sow an acre we will sell for $2.00. Henderson’s Special Grass Mixture for Hay and Permanent Pasture for Light Soils . . 66 6é 66 66 (74 66 6s Medium Soils Y sf xr ip i u: . Heavy Soils.{ $2.50 per bushet : - a ¥ Orchards and Shady places............... of 14 Ibs. és és “i: as HayaOiMyiss Ace ee. em aoeee eet see: ti me . : Permanent Pasture only...............-. 20-bushel lots and upwards, $2.25 per bushel. Special quotations for LARCE quantities. HENDERSON’S SPECIAL GRASS MIXTURE for TEMPORARY PASTURE, consisting of Tall Meadow Oat Grass, Orchard Grass, English Rye Grass, Italian Rye Grass, Meadow Foxtail, Hard Fescue, Sheep’s Fescue and Meadow Fescue, Red Clover, White Clover, Alsike, Trefoil and Timothy, blended in their proper proportions for the time specified. Incomparably superior to the ordinary Timothy and Clover Mixture. Last year the total weight of 1st and 2d cuttings of our Temporary Pasture Mixture was 9,120 lbs. per acre; whereas, Timothy alongside yielded 2,400 lbs. per acre. For One Year: 1 bushel Mixed Grasses, $2.00. 10 Ibs. Mixed Clovers, $1.75. Total cost per acre, $3.75. _ For Two Years: 2 bushels Mixed Grasses, $4.00. 10 Ibs. Mixed Clovers, $1.75. Total cost per acre, $5.75. Yor Three or Four Years: 3 bushels Mixed Grasses, $6.75. 10 Ibs. Mixed Clovers, $1.75. Total cost per acre, $8.50. (Special quotations for large acreages.) — = PETER HENDERSON & CO.—FARM SEEDS. 4g COMPLETE LIST OF GRASSES AND CLOVERS. Prices subject to variation. Special quotations for large quantities. ) One of the most valuable intro- however, as the perennial. (About 101 Bermuda. (C. Dactylon) $1.501Ib., 10 1bs $12.50, 100 lbs. $100.00. Bent Grass. (Agrosius Stolonifera.) Excellent for lawns, succeeds well in most situations. About two bushels to the acre. (20 lbs. to bush.) 20 ets. Ib., $3.50 bushel Dog’s Tail. (Cynesurus Cristatus) Should enter in moderate quantity in permanent pasture mixtures. (About 21 lbs. to bush) a a Ib., $7.50 bush. English Rye Grass. (Lolium Perenne.) A valuable grass 2% to 3 bushels to the acre. (Bushel of 24 —— $2.75 bushel (Busliel of 26 bs) $3.00 bushel. (Bushel of 23 Ibs.) | = Pine Leaved Sheep" Festuca Ovina Tenuifolia.) (About 14 pounds $3.00 bush. Penous. (Festuca to the bushel.) 3 rnd 1b., $5.50 bush. Powl (Poa Serotina) Uncleaned seed. — Pescue. (Festuca Duriuscula.) (12 Ibs. to bushel.) 25 cts. Ib., $2 50 bush. Grass. (Panwum m.) Is a valuable annual forage plant el tothe acre. (48 lbs. tothe bushel.) $175 bush. Italian Bye . (Lolium Italicum.) (18 lbs.to bushel) $2.25 bush. a ey alg (Sorghum Halapense.) An account of the merits of this grass — be found in our Farm Manual. 20 cts. ]b., $1.25 peck, $4.00 bush. of 26 lbs. Bine (Poa Pratensis) (14 ‘Tos. to bushel} $3.25 bushel Fancy or Double extra clean, $3.50 bushel Grass, (Easke: Platycaule.) Seed, $2.00 per Ib, 10 1d. lote, $1.75. Weadow Fescue. (Festuca Pratenss.) (2210s. to bushel.) 25 cts. Ib., $4.50 bush. Bleadow Foxtail. (Alopecurus Pratensiz.) (7 Ibs. to bush.) 40 cts. Ib., $2.50 bueh. » Soft or Velvet Grass. (Holcus Lanaius) Not desirable in the Northern Stetes where better grasses can be grown, but very valuable in the — re and Central America. (7 lbs. per bushel) 25 cts. per lb., $3.00 per é Grass. (Dactylis Glomeraia.) (14 Ibs. to bush.) $2.60 bush., 10 bushel lote, $2.50. Bed or Cree Rescue, (Festuca Rubra.) Suitable for sandy sea coasts and on dry soi ey lar yer 25 cts. 1b., $2.50 bushel. | Agrostis Vi ) (14 Ibs. to bushel ) $1.20 bushel,.10 bushel lots. $1.19. HRe-cleaned seed. 32 ‘bet to bushel.) 20 cts. lb., $5.00 bushel Bent (Agrostis ) AY kbout two bushels to the acre. (Bushel of 14 ah Grass. (Poa Trivialis damp soil very $3.00 busheL Valuable for pastures and meadows, particularly on 1% bushels to the acre. (About 14 lbs. to the bushel) 45 cts. Ib. Recommended as a fodder Brome us Schraederi) plant on Sean of the enormvus bulk of ita produce. 40c. 1b., $35.00 per 100 Ibs. fine Variety for lewns.. Sheep’s Pescne. (Fetuca Orina.) (12Ibs. to bushel) 25 cts Ib., $250 bushel Sweet Vernal, True Pérennial. (Anthozantiem Odoratum.) (10 Ibs. to bushel) $1.00 lb., $9.00 per bushel. Meadow Pescue. (Festuca Elatior) Very early, nutritive a productive, valuable on wet or clay soils. (About 141bs. tothe bushel.) 35c. lb., $4.50 bu. Oat Grass. (Avena Elatior.) Recommended for soiling, bein Z — aod luxuriant in its growth. 65to6 bushels per acre. (Bushel of 10 Ibs.) cts. Ib., $2 50 bushel. ~ , OF Herd Grass. Pratente.) We offer a particularty “ choice” samp (45lbs.per bush) $2.50 bush. Price subject to changes without notice. (Phizum From ¥% to 1 bush. per acre. Texas Blue Grass. (fva Aracknifera.) 25 cts. per pkt, 50 cts. per oz, $1.25 per % Ib., $4.00 per Ib. Texas Millet. (Panicum Teanum.) 50 cts. per Ib., 10 Ibs. $4.00, Various Leaved Pescue. (Festuca Heterophylla.F= 30 cta. per Ib., ‘$3.00 bushel. Water Meadow Grass. (Poa Aquatica.) Grows by the side of pools, fresh water lakes, etc. he 14lbs.tothe bushel) 50 cts. lb., $6.00 per bushel Wood Meadow Grass. (Poa Nemoraliz.) Of and thriving wel early growth an under trees. 2 bush. totheacre. (About 14lbs.tothe bush.) 40c. Ib., $5.00 bush. Yellow Oat Grass, ‘‘True.’’ (Avena Flavexens.) Good for dry pastures and meadows. (About 7 Ibs. to the bushel) 90cts. Ib., $5.50 bushel Alfalfa or Lucerne. (Medicago Sativa.) In light soils anywhere, particulariy in southern latitades, it is invaluable. 20 cis. 1b., by mail, 30 cta. Ib , 10 lbs. for $180, 100 Ibs. $15.00. Alsike or Hybrid Clover. (Trifclium H; ybridum.) Almost equal in nutritive to the Red or Pea Vine Clover. 30 cts lb., 10 lbs. $2.70, 100 lbs. $25.00. value to Bokhara Clover. (Mcilotus Leucanfia.) Affords t food for bees through- Out its season. 40 cts. Ib., eee cain ee w Grass, Mammoth or Pea Vine Clover. (Trifolium pratense perenne 30 ots. Ib., 10 Ibs. $2.80, 3 ees $26.00. a ) Japan Clover. (Lepedaza Striata.) 35c.1b., by mail, 45¢., bush. of 20 Ibe. $6.50. Bed Clover, Medium, (Trifolium Pratense.) Present price, 15 cts. Ib., 10 Ibs. $1.40, 100 Ibs. $12.00. Price subject to change without notice. Scarlet Clover. (Trifolium Incarnatum.) Sow in July or August for soiling or - mowing the ensuing spring. 20 cts. Ib., 10 1bs. $1.80, 100 Ibe. $16.00. ckling Clover. (Trifolium Filiforme. iforme.) $2 cta. Ib., 10 Ibs. $3.00, 100 Ibs. $23.00, Sainfoin. (Onobryckis Sativa.) 15 cta. 1b. 7100 Tbe. $3.00. Trefoil, Yellow or Hop Clover. (Medicago Iepulina.) An anntal, suitable for sheep pasture and light soils. (Gu lbe. to bi.) 2c. 1b , 10 Ibs. $1.50, 100 Ibs. $16.00, White Clover. ‘Trifolium Repens.) Should be used in all mixtures for perman y pasture and forlawns. (60ibs. to bu.) 28c. Ib. 10 lbs. $2.50, 100 lbs. $22.00, -ar- OMREALS. =~ Oats. Henderson's Clydesdale. A variety of White Oats weighing 50 Ibs. to the bushel; very early and productive. We offer these * Oats for sale at the weight of 50 lba. per bushel, exactly as grown for us, so that those purchasing will actually receive for every bushel over one and one-half bushels according to the American standard $1.00 per peck, $2.50-per bushel, 3 bushels for $7.00, 10 bushels and upward, $2.25 per_bushel. Hopetoun. A potato Oat (white) of great value, averaging 44 lbs. to the bushel. 75 cts. per peck, $2.10 per bushel. ck Tartarian. Early, productive and long strawed; the oats will haga 40 lbs. to the bushel 75 cts. per peck, $2. 10 bushel. Probsteier. Very productive and heavy, and straw very strong. $1.00 per bushel (32 lbs.) Spring Wheat. Saskatchewan Fife. The best No. 1 Hard Amber extant. Un- equaled for earliness, yield and vigor. $2.25 per bushel. Wellman Fife. An improvement on the well-known and favorite Saskatchewan, having larger heads and grain, and the straw taller and stronger with white chaff heads and dark kernels. Is enormously productive, outyielding all other Spring Wheats. $1.00 per peck, $3.50 per bushel. Winter Wheat. Fultz. (Bald) A first-class milling Wheat. $2.25 per bushel. Jones’ Winter Fife. (Novelty, 1889.) (Bald.) $8.00 per bushel. Early Red Clawson. (Novelty, 1888.) (Bald.) $3.50 per bushel. American Bronze. (Bald) Especially adapted to sandy and poor. soil. 30 cts. per lb., 3 Ibs. for 75 cts., including postage, $2.00 per peck, $6.00 per bushel. : (Bearded.) $2.25 per bushel. Jones’ Squarehead White. (Bald.) $3.00 per bushel. Rochester Red (Bald.) $2.50 per bushel. Golden Cross. (Bearded) $2.25 per bushel. Hybrid Mediterranean. (Bearded.) $2.25 per bushel. Martin’s Amber. (Bald.) $2.25 per bushel Rye. A variety from Vermont that yields from 40 $2.25 per bushel. FPulcaster. Excelsior Winter. to 50 bushels per acre. Winter. $2.00 per bushel. Spring. $2.25 per bushel. Buckwheat. New Japanese. 20 ets. per lb., $1.40 per bushel, 10 bushels and upward, $1.30. Common. $1.25 per bushel. Barley. Vermont Champion. Two-rowed, early, hardy and prolific. 75 cts. per peck, $2.50 per busheL Hulless. An important acquisition to the grains of this country. 75 cts. per peck, $2.50 per bushel. Two-Rowed Duck Bill 75 cts. per peck, $2.50 per bushel. Manshury. One of the very best six-rowed Barleys grown, with kernels plumper and fuller than the best Scotch Barley, while for malting it is unsurpassed. Is early in ripening and rr plump, has strong upright straw and yields from 50 to 70 bushels peracre. The heads are very long and contain fromy 75 to 100 great plump heavy kernels. Prof. Henry, of Wiscon- sin Agricultural College, in his report says: “The Manshury* heads the list in productiveness.”” $1.00 per peck, $3.00 per bu LEADING VARIETIES OF FIELD CORN. All at the uniform price of 15 cts. qt., 60 cts. peck, $2.00 bushel, 10 bushel lots $1.75 per bushel. Add 15 cla. per quart extra, if to be sent by mail. Early Butler. (Novelty.) The earliest yellow dent variety known. Hickory King. Largest grains of any white Corn. Early Mastodon. Early, with very large ears. Goiden Beauty. Surpasses all in size, appearance and productive- ness. ‘sen of the Prairie. In this latitude it has matured a crop in iess than ninety days. Self-Husking. The earliest Field Corn in cultivation. Golden Dew Drop. Reliable for Northern planting, as it grows quickly and matures early. ,King Philip. Very early. Usually matures three montis after anrcengge. Leaming rs of good size, cob small, with deep, large grain of bright yellow. Early. 50 PETER HENDERSON & CO.—FARM SEEDS. LEADING VARIETIES OF FIELD CORN-—Continued. All at the uniform price of 15 cts. per gt.,60 cts. per peck, $2.00 per bushel, 10 bushel lots, $1.75 per bushel. Longfellow. Well adapted for Northern States. Cob small, grain large and broad. Mammoth White Surprise. Specially adapted to sections from | Farmer's Favorite. Pennsylvania south. Compton's Early. Yellow variety. Very early. and prolific. Sweet Fodder. $1.50 per bushel. Southern Horsetooth. Forfodder. $1.25 per bushel. White Flint. Handsome ears, large and well filled. A good sort. Ripens very early, and succeeds far North.. Chester County Mammoth. One of the largest varieties. Large Yellow Flint. Very productive and of good quality. *ROOT CROPS FOR FARM STOCK. MANGEL WURZEL. Sow 6 to8 lbs. per acre. Tf by mail in quantities of 4 lb. and upward, postage must be added at the rate of 8c. per ib. HENDERSON’S COLOSSAL LONG RED. Roots of the larg- est size and blood-red color. Quality exceedingly nutritious, and the variety is most distinct and valuable. 15 cts. 14 lb., 45 cts. Ib., in lots of 10 Ibs. and upward, 40 cts. per Ib. YELLOW OVOID. This sort is intermediate between the Long and Globe varieties. Nutritious and valuable. 15 cts. lb., 45 ets. Ib., in lots of 10 lbs. and upward, 40 cts. per Ib. GLOBE. Similar to the Yellow Globe, differing only in color. 10 cts. 14 Ib., 30 cts. lb., in lots of 10 Ibs. and upward, 25 ets. per Ib. GOLDEN TANEKARD. Flesh bright golden yellow, and inthis respect differs from all other varieties, which cut white. 15 cts.° 14 Ib., 45 cts. Ib.: in lots of 10 lbs. and upward, 40 cts. per Ib. LONG YELLOW. Differs from the Long-Red only in color. 15 cts. 14 lb., 45 cts. lb.. in lots of 10 lbs. and upward, 40 cts. lb. HEN: DERSON'S CHAMPION YELLOW GLOBE. Smooth, globe-shaped roots, of large size and excellent quality, are the distinctive features of this variety. 15 cts. 14 lb., 45 cts. Ib., in. lots of 10 lbs. and upward, 40 cts. per lb. poe nee 1p pte 44 lb., 30 cts. lb., in lots of 10 Ibs. and upward, 29 cts. per Ib. ERSON’S GIANT INTERMEDIATE. Very profitable to grow. Animprovement on Yellow Ovoid. 20 cts. 14 Ib., 60 cts. Ib., in lots of 10 lbs. and upward, 50 cts. per Ib. YELLOW GLOBE. 10 cts. 4 lb., 30 cts. lb., in lots of 10 lbs. and upward, 25 cts. per lb. TURNIP. Sow 3 lbs. per acre. Tf by mail in quantities of 15 1b. and upward, postage must be added at the rate of 8c. per Ib. ‘Ruta Baga, Russian or Swedish. IMPROVED AMERICAN le-Top). Wery hardy and pro- ductive ; flesh yellow, solid, sweet; good for stock or table use. 5 ets. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 20 ets. 14 Ib., 50 cts. lb., 10 lbs. $£.50. SEKIRVING’S PURPLE-TOP. and a good keeper. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 20 cts. 14 lb., 50 cts: Ib., 10 Ibs. $4.50. i SHAMROCK A handsome bulb, with small top and very few leaves. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 14 Ib., 50¢. lb., 10 lbs. $4.50. GE WHITE FRENCH. A superior variety for table or stock; flesh firm, white, solid and rich. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 20 cts. 14 Ib., 50 cts. Ib., 10 lbs. $4.50. GE YELLOW FRENCH. Similar to the white, except as to color. ‘5c. pkt., 10¢. oz., 200. 34 Ib., 50c. Ib., 10 Ibs. $4.50. LAING'S IMPROVED. One of the earliest; forms a handsome bulb of good quality; keeps well; good for table use. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. 02Z., 20 cts, 14 Ib., 50 ots. Ib., 10 Ibs. $4.50. A first-rate variety ; grows large: RUTA BAGA—Continned. LONG ISLAND IMPROVED PURPLE-TOP. This is undoubte edly the finest variety of purple-top Ruta Baga, and is purely of American origin. It is twice the size of ordinary American stocks. 5c. pkt., 10c. 0z., 25c. 14 lb., 60¢e. Ib. Yellow Fleshed. (For descriptions of these, see page 46.) Aberdeen Purple-Top Yellow. 50 cts. lb., 10 lbs. $4 50. Golden Ball. (See cut, page 46.) 50 cts. Ib., 10 lbs. $4.50. Yellow Globe. 50 cts. Jb., 10 lbs. $4.50. Imp. Yellow Stone. 50 cts. lb., 10 lbs. $4.50. White Fleshed. Purple-Top White Globe. 60 cts. lb., 10 lbs. $4.50. ‘Pomeranian White Globe. 50 cts. lb., 10 lbs. $4.50. Large White Norfolk. 50 cts. ib., 10 lbs. $4.50. Long White or Cow Horn. 50 cts. Ib., 10 lbs. $4.50, SUGAR BEET. Sow 6 to 8 lbs. per acre. WHITE. A large variety, extensively grown for feeding. 15 cts. Y l|b., 40 cts. lb.; in lots of 10 lbs. and upward, 35 cts. Ib. VILMORIN'S IMPROVED WHITE. Has more saccharine matter than any other. 20 cts. 14 lb., 60 cts. lb., in lots of 10 lbs. and upward, 55 cts. per lb. LANES IMPERIAL. 15 ets. 4 Ib., 40 cts. Ib., in lots of 10 lbs. and upward, 38 cts. per Ib. CARROT. Saw 5 lbs. per acre, (For description of varieties, see page 25.) Improved Long Orange.......... EE Ot occa oer OF 31.00 per Ib. Danvers.....-... B olalateremisikcisieistaraete «ia See eats cesetelele 90" 48 White Belgian: ............00-seee- edn Sa lateleTe selaval stators eo0 as Yellow Belgian.............-. g00d0% BURA BNO SOK IGH BOO a9) Altringham ......... EEN Sit RHR SORA AIS Ot Arie te -90 CG MISCELLANEOUS AND SUNDRY SEEDS FOR THE FARM. Bean, Boston Small Pea. $1.50 peck; $5.00 bushel. “ Burlingame Medium. $1.50 peck, $5.00 bushel. ‘¢ Improved Red Kidney. $1.50 peck, $5.00 bushel. «¢ Soja,orJapan. 20cts.1b., $6.00 bushel. <¢ White Marrowfat, or Navy. $1.50 peck, $4.00 bushel Cabbage, Champion Ox. $1.601b. ‘ CANADA FIELD PEAS. White, 75 cts. peck, $2.00 busheL ee Tt ee Blue, stronger growing and very prolific. 75 cts. peck, $2.00 bushel. Castor Oil Bean. 5c. pkt., i6c. oz. Celery Seed. -For flavoring. 30 cts. perlb, Chicory (for coffee). 15 cts. oz., $1.00 1b. 4 Cotton, Sea Island. 20 cts. lb, by mail; 30 cts, Cow Peas. $3.00 per bushel. Fenugreek. 50 cts. 1b. Plax Seed. 25 cts.qt.. by mail, 40 cts., $4.00 bushel. Locust, Honey. 50 cts. lb. ss Yellow. 60 cts. Ib. Kale, Thousand Headed. $1.001b. Lupins of Sorts. 25 cts. lb., $1.75 per peck, $6.00 per bushel BILLET, Common (Panicum Miliaceum). $1.25 per bushel. se German or Golden (Panicum Milaceum aureum). $2.00 bushel ss Hun (Panicum Germanicum). $1.75 per bushel. e se Pearl (Penisetum spicatum). 20 cts. Ib., $15.00 per 100 lbs. Opium Poppy. 30cts. oz., $2.00 1b. Osage Orange. 60 cts. lb., by mail, 60 cts., $9.00 bushel. Ramie (Bohmeria or Urtica) Nivea. This produces the fibre which the | Orientals make into a delicate fabric known as Chinese Grass Cloth. 60 cts. oz Rape, English. SE aay per bushel. Serradella. 30 cts. 1b., by mail, 40 cts. SORGHUM. EARLY AMBER SUGAR CANE. Its distinctive features are its earliness and great yield of both sugar and syrup Culture the same asfor Corn. 20 cts. qt. $3.00 bushel. If by mailadd 16 cts. per qt. for postage. ee a se EARLY ORANGE SUGAR CANE. - A little Igter than the Amber It does not succed well north of latitude 43 degrees. 20 cts. gt., $2.00 bnshel _ If by mail add 15 cts. per qt. for postage. sf BROOM CORN, EVERGREEN. 20 cts. qt, by mail, 35 cts., $3.00 bushel. : ad KAFFIBR CORN. 20cts. 1b., if by mail, 30cts., $15 per 100 lbs. < RURAL BE. CHING DOURA (Milo Maize). Price, 30 cts. 1b., 1 1b. by mail for 40 cts. 41bs. required to plant an acre. es EGYPTIAN RICE CORN. 12 cts. lb., $10.10 per 100 Ibs. sa YELLOW BRANCHING. 3v cts. ib., 1 bb. by mail 40 cts. ired to plant e. as bl HALAPENSE (Johnson Grass). (See Grasses.) 20 cts. 1b., ‘by mai’, 3C cts,, $1.25 per peck, $4.00 bushel of 25 Ibs. Spring Vetches. 15 cts. qt.. by mail,"30 cts.. $3.00 per bushel. ER, LAR SUN PLOW GE RUSSIAN. licts. gt., by mail, 25 cts.. $2.50 per bushel. y Teosinte (Reana luxurians). an Tb., 10 Ibs. $15.00. i 31.50 Ib. . re ’ ee ¥ uatical. Much sought after, owing to its having attractions for water-fowl. 0 cts, per 1b., if by mail, 40 cts. per lb, per 100 ibs. $25.00. PETER HENDERSON & CO.—LAWN GRASS SEED. aa ios s56e ee? Bi S Henderson's “AN TERRACE \ SOD Weighs from 20 to 21 lbs. per measured bushel. + MIXTURE. A special mixture of grasses of varieties best suited for sowing on terraces, railroad embankments and side hills. For this pur- - pose itis necessary to use grasses that will withstand drought and exposure and thrive well on shallow soils. Our. combination of grasses for the purpose will be found unequaled—grasses that produce strong, spreading roots, thus preventing heavy rains from washing them out after they become established, and at the same time produce a rich velvety greenturf throughout the season. Sow at the rate of 1 quart for a plot 15x20 feet (equal to 300 sq. ft.) or 4to 5 bushels per acre. PRICE: 35 cts. per’ quart, $2.00 per peck. $7.00 jper bushel. (If desired by mail, ad@&t the rate of 5 cts. per quart for postage.) Other Lawn Mixtures do not average over 14 lbs. to the bushel. The Purest, Cleanest and Heaviest Lawn Grass Seed Ever Offered / HAT the “Henderson”? is the finest mixture of Lawn Grass Seed ever offered, the im- mense quantity we annually sell is the best proof we can offer. It is the best lawn % seed for our American climate, and is composed of various grasses that grow and flourish during different months of the year, so that arich, deep green, velvety lawn is constantly maintained. The Henderson Lawn Seed is the result of several years’ care- ful experimenting, and as we now offer it the mixtureis unequaled. It may not also be generally known that it is, relatively speaking, the cheapest seed offered, because while the lawn grass mixtures of other seedsmen will not average over 14 lbs. to the bushel, the Henderson Lawn Seed will weigh from 20 to 21 lbs. per measured bushel. The quantity required for making new lawns is 5 bushels per acre, or for renovating old lawns 1 to 2 bushels. Fora plot 15x20 or 300 square feet, 1 quart is required for new, or 1 pint for renovation. PRICE: 25 cts. per quart, $1.50 per peck, $5.00 per bushel. (If by mail, add at the rate of 5 cts. per quart for postage.) Henderson’s “SUNNY SOUTH” Lawn Grass. A Special Mixture of Lawn Grass for the South. Is specially prepared for very dry sections, and contains all the best ses that are by nature adapted for the South. Price, $7.00 per bushel, $2.00 per peck, 35 cents per quart. (If by mail, add at the rate of 5 cts, per quart for postage.) THE HENDERSON LAWN ENRICHER. A clean, portable and convenient lawn dressing, for New or Old Lawns, which we have found to be never-failing in inducing a rapid and rich green growth. It should be sown broadcast in the spring or fall, though it can be put on during the summer without injury or danger of burning the grass, and a remarkable improvement will soon be observed. The quantity required per acre varies according to the condition of the lawn from 1,000 to 1,500 lbs.; for a plot 15x20 feet or 300 square feet a 10-lb. package will be sufficient. Price: 5-lb. package, 30 cts,; 10-Ib. package, 50 cts.; 25-lb. , $1.25; 50-lb. bag, $2.00; 100-lb. bag, $3.75; ton of 2,000 lbs., $60.00, : ee b. bag, ag, $ ag, $3.75; per 52 PETER HENDERSON & CO.—FLOWER SEED NOVELTIES. me LS SS PARTIAL VIEW OF OSE OF OUR STORES AT OUR ANNTAI SUMMER EXHIBITION. Tuberous New Striped {"n::3°} Begonia. Tuberous rooted Begonias are now fairly launched upon the tidal wave of popularity; their great merit of abundant bloom for both bedding purposes and pot culture, ease of culture and magnificent colors, is gaining for them great favor. In this new striped clase will be found many handsome and unique combinations of color, such as yellow, orange, scarlet, crimson, etc., all of which will be more or less striped and flecked with some! other color. The seed we offer will produce 40 per cent. of striped sorts, but those that do not come striped will be of unusual excellence. (See cut.) Price, per packet, 50 cts. SWEET PEA, Ne “MISS BLANCHE FERRY.” 2 Probably the finest ‘‘pink and white ’? Sweet Pea in existence; the flowers are large, of perfect form and of deep, rich color- ing and of enchanting fra- = grance. It blooms early, long and profusely, has long stems and is therefore of much value for cutting; = and-the plants are WHITE COMET ASTER. dwarf and compact. Price, per packet, 10c. White Comet Aster. A surprisingly beautiful new pure white Aster, the flowers being very large—3 to 4 inches across—and very double, composed of long petals grotesquely twisted and intermingled, suggestive of a Japa- hese chrysanthemum ; they are freely borne on bushy plants, grow- dng about 15 inches high. (See cut.) Price, per packet, 25 cts. New: Tom Thumb Ageratum, “7 ARGE FLOWERING ROSE.’’ : This beautiful variety forms bushy compact plants about 12 in- ches high, bearing large trusses of rose-colored flow- ers in such abun- dance as to almost cover the plant. LikeallAgeratums this blooms con- ms f ¢ Hnnously end for Vl eds, in the flower garden, either as BEGONIA, VERNON. edgings, ribbon planting or for masses, it is very effectiveuntilfrost —andis equally as desirable for pot suffused. : eullne, or as & Seed sown in spring will produce blooming plants early in the = CPP, Senso are "(See Gay k summer which will continue in unparalleled profusion until killed NEW TOM THUNE AGERATUM, LARGE FLOWEEIXG nos: Qe. per pkt. by frost, and is of scarcely less value for growing in pots for winter, blooming. Price, per packet, 25 cts. PETER HENDERSON & CO.—FLOWER SEED NOVELTIES. 53 FEO j€21 BY: (Bi- =e 2s PE TERHENDLRS WN AG ) NEW IPOMGA, “HEAVENLY BLUE." This new annual climber is claimed to be across between Ipomea Leari and Mina Lobata. The foliage is very large, heart-shaped, thick and light green; flowers 4 to 5 inches across in large clusters, and cf that indescribable light blue with a yellow throat suffusing softly into blue. In the morning no loveliersight can be imagined than this climber, which is so completely covered with bloom as to almost cover the foliage. This Ipomea, like Mina Lobata, should be started in pots early in spring and become pot-bound; they will then commence to bloom very young. It is also a splendid con- gervatory climber. Price, per packet, 25c. STH eee SAY a FLOWERING A HELIOTROPE x ‘covered with short reddish hairs ——F The Brazilian Morning Glory. (Ipomea Setosa.) This is the most magnificent summer climbing annual that has ever come under our notice. It grows with the greatest vigor and luxuriance. = Seed sown in our trial-grounds May 15th produced plants that covered a trellis 12 feet high by July 28th, and by Aug. 15th the vines were from 30 to 40 feet long and still growing, branching and climbing in all directions. The leaves are 8 to 12 inches across and are borne from the ground up, overlapping each other and making a dense shade. Every part of the vine is thickly which, with its immense leaves and large clusters of curious seed capsules, render it highly orna- mental and give it quite a tropical appearance. We know of nothing so good for quickly -covering a piazza, arborora tree, and where a dense shade is required it has no equal. The flowers, which openin the morning, are three inches or more across, of a beautiful rose color, and are borne in large clus- ters very freely from July to frost. Price, per packet, 25c. Delphiniom, ‘Pillar of Beauty,” (D. formosum celestinum.) Few plants contribute so much beauty to the flower garden as Delphiniums. In this variety of formosum we have an unusually pretty color—a delicate azure or sky blue, so bright and pretty a shade that it has to be seen to be appreciated. The plants, of stately jabit, are perfectly hardy, each pro- ducing numerous spikes 1 to 2 feet long literally covered with flowers and lasting in bloom for weeks. Price, per packet, 25c. ‘ , ‘ , ,. Heliotrope—Lemoine’s Giant Hybrid. These are grand improvements. In our trials of the past season, seed sown in April produced luxu- riant, healthy, bushy plants 18 inches to 2 feethigh by July, and they bloomed abundantly until cut down by frost.. The clusters of bloom were immense ; Many meas- ured 6 inches across and were deliciously fragrant; colors, laven- der, white, purple, ete. Price, per packet, 25c. DELPHINIUM, ‘“‘ PILLAR OF BEAUTY.™ 54 PETER HENDERSON & CO.—FLOWER SEED NOVELTIES. New Striped CUP 2% SAUCER Bell Flower. A comparatively new variety of the familiar ‘* Canterbury Bell,” and one of the most beautiful plants when in bloom that can be imagined. The bells average 3 inches in length, and the saucers 3 to 4 inches across—of a satiny lavender—spotted and striped with rich violet purple ; the plants, of stocky habit, form perfect pyramids of bloom about 24 inches high, and they bear frequently from 100 to 200 of these exquisite blossoms, which last in perfection for weeks during the earlysummer. (Hardy biennial.) (Seecut.) Price, per packet, 25 cts. CALCEOLARIA, VESUVIUS. A grand variety of this indispensable greehhouse and window plant, the color being of anintense deep blood scarlet ; the blossoms are of great size, perfectly formed and produced in large compact trusses. Itcomes perfectly truefrom seed. Price, per packet, 50 cts. —== PRIZE PANSY, “CARDINAL.” = In this variety we offer the nearest approach to a Scarlet Pansy. The color of the flower is not the real scarlet as it is found in Geraniums; it would properly be called a brownish scarlet. It represents the brightest color in Pansies grown up to the present time. The flowers are of good size and substance and of perfect form. The three lower petals are marbled with a large dark blotch. Its ;| bright color makes it very yaluable for bedding. Price, per packet, ”” PANSY, “ METEOR.” A‘ splendid new bedding Pansy-of a novel and most attractive tint, 2 bright terra cotta color which in the sunlight throws astriking: fiery reflex; of good size, perfect form, and equally as good for cutting as bedding. Price, per packet, 25 cts. NEW LARGE FLOWERING ROSE CANDYTUFT. This is, without’ doubt; the finest Candytuft grown, forming upright bushy plants about 1 foot high, bearing immense umbels of exquisite rosy flesh-colored flowers so abundantly as to hide the g plant. For a bed in the garden itis unusually effective. (See cut.) zz! Price, per packet, 15 cts. ‘NEW ZANZIBAR OF SULTAN’S J3ALSAMS. These are varieties of Impatiens Sultani, one of the most beautiful flowering plants of recentintroduction. For pot culture they are unequaled, producing continually tcharming flowers an inch across. The illustration on page 123 shows style of growth and bloom. We offer two beautiful and distinct colors: dMfother of Pearl Rose, per packet, 25 cts. ; Splendens,deep violet, per packet,25 cts. NEW PLUMED COCKSCOMB, ors b) tat, 2? Triomphe d’Exposition. This is the most beautiful of the plumed Cockscombs, forming symmet- rical plants about 3 feet high, bearing large feathery crimson plumes; it is of vigorous growth, ¢oming rapidly to perfection, and grand for beds and @ very effective for pots. (See cut.) Price, per packet, 25 cts. “GOLDEN YELLOW” BRANCHED JAPAN COCKSCOMB. 2 In habit this is the same as the favor- ité crimson variety, forming a pyra- mnidal branched plant about 2 feet high —each branch being surmounted with finely ruffled comb—of bright golden yellow. Price, per packet, 25 cts. GOLDEN MEXICAN CLEOME. A beautiful Mexican plant growing into luxuriant bushes 4 to 5 feet high, bearing large clusters of golden yellow : flowers, with long feathery stamens, alee LF Ce producing an elegant effect in sunny SE COCESCOMB, TRIOMPHE D'KXPOSITION. flower beds. Price, per packet, 25 cts. MEW LABGE FLOWERING ROSE CANDITUFT. =e 2A TEA \WReepvaic®™ PETER HENDERSON & GO.—FLOWER SEED NOVELTIES. 55 NEW FRENCH MARIGOLD, “GILT EDGE.” A new large flowering variety of the old double dwarf French Mari- gold, differing from it in the more robust growth and in the larger and more perfectly double flowers, measuring from 3 to 4 inches across, which are borne in uninterrupted succession until frost on strong stems and well displayed above the foliage. The color of the flower is a velvety brown maroon, edged with yellow. The luxurious growth and the free flowering habit, as well as the large bright flowers of this novelty, make it particularly valuable for large groups, but it will also be found very effective when planted singly or in borders. (See cut.) Price, per pkt., 25 cts. Nasturtium, “Golden King of Tom Thumbs.” A grand plant for beds and borders in the summer garden; plants compact and bushy, 8 to 10 inches high, bearing grand deep golden yellow blossoms so freely as to fairly cover the plant from view from early summer until frost. When grown in masses in rather poor soil it is tremendously effective. Price, per ounce, 50 cts.; per pkt., 15 cts. < MIMULUS, “PRINCE BISMARCK.” Splendid pot $e plants forming round. compact bushes about 6 inches high. Flowers an inch or more across of dark rich crimson and 8 ee ae borne continually x D ry If 4 during the summer. NEW egireD ees ol 4@ Mimulus succeed a well in the open '~ ground in semi-sha- ded positions. Price. per pkt., 25 cts. CALIFORNIA YELLOW BELLS. (Emmanthe pendulifera.) A decided and meritorious novelty from California. It is an annual—forming bushy plants, 9 to 12 inches high—each branch is loaded with broadly bell-shaped pendulous unwithering flowers, about half an inch long, of creamy yellow color. The general effect of a branch is very suggestive of a long spike of Lily of the Valley with large yellow bells; the foliage, however, is pinnatifid. (See cut.) Price, per pkt., 25 cts CENTAUREA MARGARITA. One of the most beautiful of this season’s novelties. The plant grows about 1% feet high, bearing freely large pure white flowers of de- lightful fragrance. Although this variety is a biennial it will flower freely the same season, if the seed is sown reasonably early. Very handsome for garden decoration and particu- larly valuable for cutting. (See cut.) Price, per pkt., 25c. unique and handsome appearance. They commence >», Y flowering in June and continue in uninterrupted suc- y cession for several weeks. It isa most valuable ad- dition to our decorative annuals. When the flowers begin to fade two black spots are visible at the base of the petals. (See cut.) Price, per packet, 25 cts. = Phlox Drummondi Grandi- ee es flora, “Blackbrown.” This new black-brown color of the large flowering section claims @ prominent place in every collection as it is much darker than any other shade we have of Phloxes, and therefore not only produces a grand effect in masses in beds, etce., but will become indispensable on account of its striking contrast with the ‘numerous light shades so prevalent in Phlox. Price, per packet of 50 seeds. 25 cts. ill NSS aN Wi Z a enon a pic NEW-YORK 1891 Nieotiana This. magnificent ornamental-foli- aged plant attains a height of 5to6 feet during one summer, producing down to the base immense leaves 3 feet in length and 114 feet in breadth; at first downy with rose and violet, afterwards changing to deep dark green with red nerves, and on the un- der surface ash-colored and downy. A gigantic and imposing plant. for. lawns, giving an elegant tropical effect. It is of robust constitution and unaf- fected by winds or storms, and we know of nothing moré beautiful, vigor- ous and ornamental. (See cut.) Price, per packet, 25 cts. HWE BS NICOTIANA COLOSSEA. NEW PETUNIA, “STEEL-BLUE, VEINED.” A new and novel color in this favorite large-flowering class, an entirely new color, a beautiful bright steel-blue, intricately veined. 7 f Price; per packet, 25. cts. NEW PETUNIA, “RING OF EMERALD.” (Petunia grandiflora compacta marginata.) This novelty grows to a height of only 10 to 12 inchés, forming a dense globular bush, 14 to 15 inches across, literally covered with large perfectly formed flowers of a rich = 33 New Zinnia, “ Mosaic.’ (Zinnia elegans pumila fi. pl. fol. aureis var.) - A very unique-novelty—a splendid dwarf-growing Zinnia of elegant, compact habit, the foliage of ‘hich is grotesquely marbled and spotted with golden yellow. To bring out the characteristic variegation strongly the plants should be grown in rather poor soil. In addition to the odd foliage of the MosaIc Zrxnia the flowers are of high merit, being large, very double and of the usual variety of colors—yellow, white, crimson, carmine, etc. Price, per packet, 25 cts. 4 7 73 % D1 +P] New Zinnia, “Gen’l Jaequeminot. (Zinnia elegans grandifiora fi. pl, ‘* Rouge Noir: Veloulz.”) We offer in this Zinnia something particularly fine; it belongs to the compact- aA .a - growing section, NPE, the plants are of even branching- habit, about 2 ’. feet wee and oe.“ the flowers are EE Mine large, very SF eS Soak OSE » ~ double and of PON TUK perfect form. NEW ZINNIA MOSAIC. The color is rich, deep velvety crimson, exactly the shade of the famous ‘‘Jack” rose. When we saw this exquisite Zinnia in full bloom in Europe the past summer, the rich color so strikingly recalled the ida famous rose that we secured the entire stock, and gaye it this name, ~~ CS Mm “ea Of which itis fully worthy. Price, per packet, 25 cts. Two Grand New [Forset-me-nots. “BLUE PERFECTION.” “ROSE VICTORIA.” ar A 4: (Myosotis dissitifiora grandiflora.) (Myosotis alpestris Victoria rosea., 1 MEN This magnificent improvement in Forget-me-nots was raised by| The flowers of this new variety are of Th YP a specialist in Scotland, where it has received the highest enco-|, lovely rose color, with the characteristic miums from their critical gardeners as wellas a certificate from the central double bine és well bs th habit Royal Botanic Society, and is considered by authorities as the finest Forget-me-not d id pis saath Sets bine in grown. The flowers are much larger than any other variety, borne in graceful sprays | §2¢ 8To ° ae “anOWR DERG Vi0- which are very valuable for cutting, the buds opening in water for a fortnight; coloran | toria,” offered an = ustrated on page 68. exquisite shade of blue. -In Scotland it is perfectly hardy. Price, 25 cts. per packet. ' Pricé, per packet, 25 cts. ~ \ Gj ae Tf BIER E ; " iy @ PETER HENDERSON & CO.—FLOWER SEED NOVELTIES. HENDERSON’S “‘ELITE’’ COLLECTION «SUMMER FLOWERING PINKS, AS SHOWN ON THE OPPOSITE PLATE. _. There probably is no class of plants so’ universally popular as « Pinks.” In the «EBlite” Collection, here offered, we introduce the gems of the family. They are all comparatively new varieties of rare beauty, forming bushy compact plants about one foot high, of healthy growth and symmetrical form, and of the easiest culture. Seed sown in the spring will produce flowering plants in a few weeks’ time, which will continue to bloom in bountiful profusion throughout the season. When grown in beds of considerable size, they are masses of brilliant color and wnapproachable éffect. For cutting purposes they are unequaled, and for growing in pots without a rival. Explanatory Note.—Although 14 flowers are shown on the plate, only 12 packets of seed. are offered, as Nos. 11 and 12 are simply representatives of oneclass of pink NEW “GUILLAUD” PINKS. The only strain of Pinks blooming the first season that contains yellow. The flower numbered 10 on opposite plate is a type of this class. This new race originated with M. Guillaud, a eclebrated French specialist, and, like the Dianthus Margarites, they contain considerable Carnation blood and yet possess all of the profuse and early blooming qualities of the annual Dianthus. The “Guillaud” Pinks bloom profusely in the summer and autumn from spring: sown seed; the flowers are very large, of- perfect shape; very fragrant and last a longer time, either cut or on the plants, than D. Mar- garite, and, making this strain still more valuable they contaim flowers of clear yellow and others with yellow stripes. The seeds which we offer in mixture contain a magnificent variety of colors and shades. They are equally adapted for open ground and pot culture, and will, we think, prove indispensable to the florist.. «‘Guillaud” Pinks, Mixed Colors, price, per packet, 50c. NEW ‘“CYCLOPS” PINKS. Flowers numbered 11, 12, 13 and 14 are types of this class. These new Pinks are the happy result of a long series of crossings of Dianthus plumarius and caryophyllus, and will produce a new series of colors of great beauty ; and in addition each flower is ornamented with a large eye-like zone of velvety blood-red. They have also a delicious clove fragrance. The plants are vigorous and robust, 12 to 16 inches high, and bloom in wonderful profusion from May until frost. In cold localities the plants should be well protected, or better yet kept over in cold-frames, that their incomparable beauty may be enjoyed for several years. They will flower the first season if the seed is sown reasonably early. We offer the single and 58 double varieties in separate mixtures, viz. : NEW D@UBLE CYCLOPS PINKS. Nos. 11 and 12 on plate opposite. These magnificent Pinks produce in greatest abundance, from May until frost, large-double fragrant flowers. The charming colors and combinations vary from pure white, bright carmine, and dregs of wine red, showing all intermediate shades of rose, salmon, etc., all of the flowers being marked with a large eye- like zone or blotched with deep velvet red. Mized Colors, per packet, 50c. NEW SINGLE CYCL6PS PINKS Nos. 13 and 14 on plate opposite. An elegant new strain with large round flowers 2 inches across, with broad, entire and overlapping petals. The flowers are borne in immense quantities and are of the most charming shades of color. Those predominating are delicate rose, flesh pink, copper color, white and crimson, all of which have a velvety blood-red zone in the centre, making a strikingly beautiful cortrast. Mixed Colors, per packet, 25c. _ _SEASTERN QUEEN.’ No: I on plate opposite. Immense single flowers beautifully fringed, marbled and suffused with carmine rose, mauve and lilac. Price, per packet, 10c. ‘CRIMSON BELLE.” No. 2 on plate opposite. Magnificent large single fringed flowers of lustrous velvety crimson. Price, per packet, 10c. “ SNOWFLAKE.’ No. 3 on plate opposite. Pure siow-white flowers of large size, exquisitely fringed. Price, per packet, 10c. “THE BRIDE.” No. 4 on plate opposite. Large single flowers, nicely fringed, and of an exquisite combination of carmine suffused with purple maroon, beautifully and irregularly banded white. Price, per packet, 15c. SDOUBLE DIADEM.” No. 5 on plate opposite. Splendid large double flowers of many colors, each hieroglyphically edged and marbled in the most charming fashion. Mixed Colors, price, per packet, 10c. “DOUBLE SNOWBALL.” No. 6 on plate opposite. Very large double fringed flowers of perfect form and of the purest white. Price, per packet, 1bc. - “DOUBLE FIREBALL.” No. 7 on plate opposite. Densely double flowers of large size and of marvelously rich and brilliant velvety red. Price, per packet, l5c. ; “WHITE FRILL, or MOURNING CLOAK.” No. 8 on plate opposite. Double flowers of large size, of rich and unique colors: rich purple, maroon, almost velvet black, and sharply edged with clear white, making a strikingly beautiful con- trast. Price, per packet, 10c, ‘‘DOUBLE STRIPED AND FRINGED.” No. 9 on plate opposite. These are particularly grand. The immense flowers are very double, deeply fringed at the edges and of many exquisite colors, all of which are charmingly striped with some other color. Mixed Colors, price, per packet, 10c. PRICE OF HENDERSON'S “ELITE” COLLECTION OF SUMMER FLOWERING PINKS. x Packet each of the 12 sorts offered on this page and shown on the plate opposite, - $1.50 Or, 1 packet each of the following numbers: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, for 75 cts. Or, 1 packet each ‘‘Guillaud,” ‘* Single Cyclops” and *‘Double Cyclops,” for $1.00. The price per packet of any individual variety te given under its description. PETER HENDERSON & CO.—UNRIVALED FLOWER SEEDS. All Flower Seeds sent free by mail on receipt of price. Full Cultural Directions on each Packet. We offer the foliowing inducements to those who purchase packets of Flower Seeds in quantity, and remit with the'r orders: For ero Seeds in packets may be selected to value of..... see For et Seeds in packets may Ee selected to value of.....-$4.76 40 3.00 rT) “ss “ CORN ee Se 3.50 rT) 10.00 oo ao “ te “ seer sages And for additional premiums see third page of cover. - The varieties catalogued under the above heading, while not all strictly annuals, yet will all bloom, or, if foliage plants, attain perfection the same season, provided that the seeds are sown reasonably early in the spring. This class of plants is highly aypreci- ated as they save the expense and trouble of carrying plants over winter for the summer garden, and because they come quickly to perfection from seed and make effective beds and brilliant masses of color scarcely equaled by any other class of plants. ABRONIA. Charming trailing annuals; height, 9 to 18 inches; flowering freely in large Verbena- like trusses. Very fragrant; they succeed well in the garden border, in beds, rock- work or baskets. Areénaria. Waxy lemon yellow...,..£k. 10 ‘Umbellata. Rosy pink.,.......esseccooe OD ADONIS. Very ornamental annuals of easy cultiva- tion, for flower garden and borders; flower- ing freely; foliage graceful and feathery; Zstivalis. (Flos Adonis.) Crimson..Pkt. 5 Autumnalis. (Pheasant’s Eye.) Intense blood red with black centre..... Sicisiteretene Vernalis. (Perennial.) (See page 78.)... 10 AGERATUM. Annuals, bearing in -profusion clusters of feathery flowers; suitable for pot culture in winter or bedding out in summer; flowering continually and profusely; 2 feet high. Blucyee eee 5. White...... Pkt. 5 Lasseauxi. Rose.......... Sodoocdosuees 5 Tom Thumb Ageratum. Splendid very dwarf varieties for edgings and ribbon lines; covered with flowers until frost. Height, 3% ft. Tom Thumb, lue, 5. —— White. Pkt. 5 —— — Rose. (See Novelties.) : AGROSTEMMA. A favorite annual for beds and borders, with showy flowers; borne freely; they are popularly known as ‘Crown of the Field,” ‘* Rose of Heaven,” ‘' Flos Jovis,” ‘‘Rose Cam- pion,” ete. 1 to 2 feet high. Mixed Varieties. Various colors.. .Pkt. 5 ALYSSUM. These flower profusely throughout the season—thriving in flower garden, window boxes, vases, etc.; also well adapted for ribbon lines and edgings; annual. Sweet Alyssum. White, 1 foot ....Pk. 5 Tom Thumb Sweet Alyssum. Thisis one of the finest plants for edgings and low beds, flowering in unparalleled profusion for months. }4 foot. (See cut) 5 For perennial Alyssums, see page 78. TOM THUMB SWEET ALYSSUM. AMARANTHUS. Ornamental foliage and flowering annuals of striking effect ; they are of rapid growth, easy culture and very showy, -with flower spikes or richly colored foliage. For semi- tropical gardening they are unique and effect- ive. 5} Nobilis Pyramidalis. Crowned by an enor- mous flower spike, with numerous branch. - ing side spikes. It grows about 12 ft. in circumference, gracefully tapering to a point. Height, 6 ft....... wwe ye act Pkt. 10 Bigolor Ruber. Foliage green and dark Ted, tipped with yellow, 3to5ft........ 5 Caudatus. eee eee ceeee eer eee sete eee wes - ! 5 Melancholicus Ruber. Red foliage,2 ft. 5 Salicifolius. (Fountain Plant.) Gracefully drooping, willow-shaped leaves, brilliantly banded and tipped with orange, carmine and bronze.......... Poscdacwess seers 10 Tricolor. (Joseph's Coat.) Leaves, red, yellow and green, 3 ftivesss es ces Be eee ANTIRRHINUM, (Snapdragon.) For summer flower bedsand borders these half-hardy perennials are very showy, and flower from seed the first season. They grow 2 to 3 feet high, and are masses of flowers, all Mixed Colors .................. Pkt. & Choice Striped Varieties, Mixed ....... 10 Tom Thumb Varieties, Mixed. Growing only, footihigh:.. 7. kere eee 5 Imported Collection of Dwarf Antirrhinum in siz separate sorts, 50 cts, Imported Collections of Asters. Crown, or Cocardeau. In 6sep’te colors. 50: Diamond. In 10 separate colors..... cow UD Dwarf Chrysanthemum -Flowered. In 6 separate colors. .......... Unuderaaetaiae 50 Dwarf Pyramidal. . In 6 separate colors. 50 Goliath. In 6 separate colors........... 50 Perfection. In6sep’te colors, 40c.; in 12, 75 Victoria. In 6sep’te colors, 50c.;in 12, $1.00 Refer to the Index (2d page Cover) for Flower Seeds you cannot readily find. PETER HENDERSON & CO:—UNRIVALED FLOWER SEEDS. es ———— redding ASTERS. These annuals, ustally known as French, German or China Asters, are most popular and extensively grown in flower beds and in pots ; their compact habit of growth and pro- fusion of magnificent flowers of rich and varied colors render them universal favorites. Dwarf Chrysanthemum Flowered Asters. Grow 9 inches high. Surpass all the dwarf varieties in size of flowers. They are full and double and produced in clusters of 20 to 30 onaplant. (See cut.) Piery Scarlet..10. Snow White... Pk. White and Azure Blue...10. Flesh.... 10 Pinest Mixed (Dwf. Chrys. F'ld)...... 10 Perfection Asters. (Truffaut's Improved Peony Flowered.) een. Prt. 10 Glowing Dark Crimson.......... .... . 10 Satin White ....10. Brilliant Rose. .. 10 Lilac Red and White, 10. Purple Violet. 10 Perfection, Finest Mixed Colors........ 10 Victoria Asters, As shown on the colored plate in 1891. Mag- nificent flowers massive and showy, with reg- ular overlapping petals clear to the centre. flowers measure four inches and over ecross, and of rich and varied colors. The plants grow very evenly, pyramidal in form, about eighteen inches high, and carry from twenty-five to forty flowers. (See cut.) Crimson and White, 15. Sky Blue..Pk. 15 Indigo and White...15. Pure White... 15 Peach Blossom Pink 15. Dazzling Scarlet 15 White, turning to Rose................. 15 Dark Blue and White ..............-. 15 Victoria, Finest Mixed Colors.......... 15 Ball-shaped “Jewel” Asters. /A magnificent new class. The flowersare perfectly round or ball-shaped, nine inches in circumference, the petals being short and incurved. Plants two feet high, of sturdy habit. —-—— Apple Blossom. Shell pink. Pkt. 25 — —— Deep Rose 25 Pearl, with RoseCrown. An elegant Aster, 12 to 14 inches high, bearing 20 to 25 large and very beautiful double flowers. The centre is pure white, surrounded with an exquisite rose-colored crown....... 25 ee ee ee ee es (Ne FlISt deason. margin of color, such as crimson, rose, violet, ete. ; flowerslarge and freely produced ; height, 18 inches to 2 feet. (See cut.).......2--0ee---eee - 10 Giant Emperor, Mixed Colors. This va- riety produces the largest flowers of any, but at the expense of quantity ; many meas- ure 6 inches and over in diameter and are perfectly double; height, 18 inches. 25 Betteridge’s Quilled, Mixed Colors. Flowers composed of tube or quill-shaped petals. This is an improved strain, with large dou- ble flowers and of beautiful colors; 2ft. 5 Miniature Bouquet, Mixed Colors. The little round plants, 6 to 8 inches high, are fairly hidden with very double button-like SOW ORES Beret sos Do son So Sac Sok wide ee 10 Dwarf Pyramidal Bouquet, Mixed Colors. Pretty class; very profuse bloomers, pro- ducing 20 to 50 heads of bloom; many beautifully tipped; grows 1 foot high... 10 Diamond, Mixed Colors. Flowers regular and double ; 144 inches in diameter, anid produced in greatest profusion ....... 10 Harlequin, Mized Colors. Very oddly spotted and striped double flowers. They are dwarfin habit, novel and very unique. 10 Comet, Mixed Colors. These very beautiful Asters have long, wavy and twisted petals formed into aloose yet dense half-globe re- sembling the Japanese Chrysanthemums; flowers 314 to 44% inches across......... ; China, Mixed Colors. A tall, double flower- ing class, very largely sold, but by no means equal to the improved varieties........ 5 Victoria Needle, Mixed Colors. Flowers large and double, each petal of which is eurved as round asaknitting-needle; very unique and beautiful; remarkably free flowering ; grow 18 inches high... .... 15 Triumph. These are most beautiful dwarf Asters. Each plant forms an elegant bouquet in itself 7 to8inches high. The flowers measure from 2 to3 inches across, of faultless form; each plant bears at least 30 to 40 flowers. —— Deep Scarlet. Rich brilliant scarlet, 25 —— ‘''Surpasse Triomphe.” Flowers large, frequently 5 inches across, perfectly dou- ble; of a brilliant crimson purple, each petal being margined with white, making it exceedingly effective. (See cut.)..... 25 Dahlia-flowered Aster, ‘‘Snowball” or *‘ White Princess." Entirely distinct, and the first of a new and superior race. A single plant develops about 30 pure white, faultlessly formed flowers, semi-spherical in shape, and composed of short, thickly set, imbricated petals, giving the flower a PERFECTION ASTER own, Mixed Colors. The centre of ‘each charming appearance that may be com- flower is white. surrounded by a broad} pared toa Lilliput Dahlia.............. 25 sa For Collections of Asters, see page 60. “ea BALSAMS (Double). (Lady's Slipper—Touch-me-nots.) Among the showiest and most popular of summer garden annuals, forming dwarf bushy plants profusely cuvered with large double flowers of brilliant colors throughout the summer and autumn; height, 114 to 2 feet. Crimson Spotted White. ........-.Pht. 10 White, Striped Red and Purple..-...... 10 Solferino. White, spotted lilac and scarlet. 10 Ipb Re Sonos econssley ) eA sGoudcbccor Ll Scarlets... ocseceie 10. Lavender....... 10 White Perfection. The finest pure white grown; flowers unusually large, solid and double ..... eee nee tac cc ee sacle 15 Extra Choice Double Mixed. (See cut.) 10 Double Mixed 5 Collection of 8 Superb Double Varieties, 75 cts. BARTONIA. Aurea. The ‘ Californian Golden Bartonia.” This is a splendid annual; one of the showiest and brightest of garden flowers; large golden blossoms borne in great pro- fusion all summer; a moist situation in- duces best results; height, 1 foot...Pkt. 5 BRACHYCOME. (Swan River Daisy.) This beautiful annual grows about 8 inches high, forming a close, compact plant, with large single blue or white flowers, borne freely allsummer. Mixed Colors....Pkt, 5 BROWALLIA. (Amethyst.) Handsome annuals, with blue or white flowers completely studding the bushy plants during the whole summer ; fine for garden beds in summer or pot culture in winter ; 144 feet. Mixed Colors....Pkt. 9 BELLIS. (Double Duisy.) Well-known favorites; admirably adapted for edgings, borders and low beds, and also well suited for growing in pots; although perennials, they will flower the same season if the seed is sown early in the house, though it is preferable to sow it in the fall, and win- we se eer eres eer ere r ee eosee BELLIs, DOUBLE QUILLED ter the plants over in cold frames. 4 ft. Doubles VWAliteter ease teeter Pkt. 15 Longfellow. Large double pink flowers. 15 Giant Snowball. Unusually large, very double, pure white flowers 29 Rose Crown. Double flowers, each having a rose-colored centre or crown flower.. 25 Double Mixed. 14 foot....-.-.---.--.-- Double Quilled Mixed. The petals are as round as knitting-needles. (See cut.).. 25 CALLIOPSIS, GOLDEN WaVE. (fat Bloom the Fitst season. 15| Pedata Nana. S\N CALENDULa, PURE GOLD, CALANDRINIA. Grandiflora. Very beautiful dwarf-growing annual for the flower garden; in the suns shine the large rose flowers expand into a perfect blaze of beauty. 1 foot.....Pht-x5 CALENDULA. (Pot Marigcld_) Remarkably profuse and continuous blooming dwarf, bushy annuals, of easy cule! ture; indispensable for summer garden or for pot culture in the winter. 1 foot. Queen of Trianon. This comparatively new variety is of distinct beauty. The very double flowers are borne in such numbers as to almostcoverthe plants. Color, bright canary yellow, with a maroon centre... 10 Pluvialis. (Cape Marigold.) Large, pure white single flowers -. .....crcsceeeeny Pongei fl. pl. Double white..... ....... 5 Meteor. Large double yellow flowers, striped with orange-......... Soconesass Prince of Orange. Similar to “Meteor,” but much darker ................ Ranunculoides fl. pl. Double orange.... 5 Pure Gold. A magnificent variety of pure golden yellow; large double flowerg borne. eocees profusely until frost.............. saees 10 CALLIOPSIS. (Coreonsis.) These beautiful ‘‘ Bright Eyes” are showy summer bedding annuals, with large, bright flowers borne in great profusion all summer ‘ong, and succeeding almost everywhere.’ They are elegant for garden decoration and fine for cutting. 2 feet. Double Calliopsis. (Calliopsis tinctoria flz — BL) The flowers are double, of rich golden yellow, with wine maroon spots....Pkt. 10 Golden Wave. (Drummondi.) Plant very bushy aud compact, and covered with hun- dreds of beautiful golden blossoms, 2inches across, with small dark centres. (See cut.) 10 Dark Crimson....5. Finest Mixed.... 5 Yellow and Purple Brown 5 Tom Thumb Mixed. A beautiful strain; plants dwarf and compact; 1 foot high, 10 Imported collection of 10 separate sorts, 50 cts. For hardy Coreopsis, see page 78. CALLIRHOE. (Mallow Poppy.) Involucrata. A charming dwarf, prostrate plant, producing large, saucer-shaped flowers 2 inches across, of arich dark erim- son; very effective for beds or trailing over TOCk-=WOlK Eee eee nies s6\<1ai, ces -Pkt. 10 An annual variety, forming dense, compact bushes. Handsome crim- son flowers, 2 inches across ......... sO ee ee eee ee ee ee Refer to the Index (2d page Cover) for Flower Seeds you cannot readily find. PETER HENDERSON & CO.—UNRIVALED FLOWER SEEDS. COCESCOMB, QUEEN OF DWARFS. Bedding Varieties that Bloom the Fisst Season. CANDYTUFT. _,_| CELOSIA or COCKSCOMB. Dwarf annuals, flowering profusely} : e | throughout the whole season; great favor- | Very popular annuais of the easiest NEW DOUBLE CENTAUBEA CYANUS. DWABRP LAZGE PLOWEBING FRENCH CANNA. ites for beds, edgings, pots and borders;/| culture, producing large ornamental the plants are fairly covered with blossoms, | comb-like heads; not only are they highly and of the easiest culture; 12 inches high. Empress. A beautiful variety, bearing can- delabra-shaped branches, each producing @® large truss of pure white flowers, presenting a perfect pyramid of bloom throughoutthesummer. (Se cut.).Pk. 10 Carmine.........10. i My. FESS. iS BOI pEo: 3. ceive os pe oder White Rocket... 5. White Fragrant... 5 Mixed Colors....... PSS0s SSELCR A it 5 Tom Thumb Candysytuft. Bushy little plants only 4 to 6 inches high; splendid foredgings. . DWE... 5 .~s oes ce 0s WOBG....... .- Fk..10 eee «.-.---10. Mixed Colors... 10 For hardy Candytufts, see page 79. CANNAS. Dwarf Large Flowered French. In this new class of Cannas, the foliageis luxuriant and the plants dwarf in- habit. merit, however, lies in the large size and brilliant hues of the flowers, ranging through all shades of yellow and orange to the richest chimson, scarlet and vermil- ion; some are also beautifully spotted. Seed sown in a hot-bed or greenhouse from January to April will produce flowering plantsinJuly. (See cut.) Mixed...Pk. 15 Collection of siz ar Dwarf French Cannas, 75 cts. Marechal Vaillant. Flowers orange, foliage Wronze;, 4 to G16 oe. en EAS. as: 10 Zebrina. Flowersscarlet, foliage striped, 10 Mixed (Old Types). Many varieties...... 5 Imported collection of siz separate Cannas (Old Types), 50 cis. CARNATION. QMarguerite. Without exception these are the most abundant -bloomers of all the **Carnation Pinks.” The flowers are of brilliant colors, ranging through many beautiful shades of reds, pinks, white, varie- gated, etc.; they are of perfect form and large size. Those sown in spring com mence flowering in early summer, and con- tinue to bloom in lavish profusion until checked byfrost. They can be potted and taken in the house and will flower abun- dantly throughout the winter, though, if intended specially for wirter flowering, it will be better to sow later in the season. The plants are compact and robustin habit, supporting themselves without the use of unsightly stakes. (Seecul.)........ Pkt. 25 For other Carnations, see page 84. ~ Their great | | prized for summer flower beds, but they | make fine pot plants. Queen of the Dwarfs. This is the finest Cockscomb we ever saw. It grows only 8in. high. The combs are from seven to ten inches across, of perfect form and of a brilliant dark scarlet. (Seg cut.)....Pk. 15 Variegata. Large gold and crimson striped eoinbe 20s 66; .t33icF. 5-22 tad te 5 Japonica. A branching pyramidal plant, each branch bearing a comb of rich crim- son color and finely ruffed 5 New Golden Japan. See Novelties. Glasgow Prize. Very dwarf; immense crimson combs. Ll ft....-....... AS 10 Golden Beauty. Golden yellow combs; spanboniy Sab. . css eeiie ses - sarees 5 Dwarf Mixed. Many colors. 1 ft....... 5 Imported collection of 6 dwarf varieties, 30 cts. CELOSIA PLUMOSA. (Feathered Cockscomb.) - . ” Handsome pyramidal plants, 2 to 3 ft. high, producing at the summit of each branch long cag? plumes of very graceful effect. Triomphe d’Exposition. See Novelties. MRS Ol ICGIOTE. 2 os oozes sods esos Pkt. 10 CENTAUREA. Ragged Sailor, Corn Flower, Blue Botile. CyanusorBluet. Averyold favorite garden annual, flowering freely in almost any situ- ation; height, 2to3 feet; for cut flowers they are largely used both in Europe and this country, a little bunch of the blue corn flower being a favorite boutonniére. _ —— Blue, Rose, White or Mixed. PH. 5 — New Double. Produces double globu- lar flowers of large size and filled up to the centre with florets; the mixture we offer contains many novel new colors, some pret- tily striped. (See cut.)........0..--. -s 10 Americana. Large growing annual, 3 feet high; very showy for borders or back- grounds; purplish red........ SkeGES RE 5 White Leaved Centaureas, Valuable plants for ribbon bedding, the silvery whiteness of the leaves being very effective with other colored leaved plants; although perennjals they are usually grown as annuals. Candidissima. Round compact plants, 1 foot high; silvery white............ «+. Pkt. 15 Clementei. Arching white, fringed leaves. Height, 114 ft 15 Gymnocarpa. One ofthe best, white foliage. Height, 116 ft....... Oa Be err re 10 ee Refer to the /Index (2d page Cover) for Flower Seeds you cannot readily find. SVN Aor cay Bedding Varieties that Bloom the First Season, CHRYSANTHEMUMS.| CHRYSANTHEMUMS of Single Annual Varieties. CHINA and JAPAN, (Painted Daisies.) These perennial varieties will bloom the first season from seed if sown early. The magnificent and regal beauty of these Summer, blooming plants of 2 ompa Gt growth and thrifty habit, producing quanti- 2 - ties of large single flowers, 2 inches across. eee of Scare Paes ee Colors, crimson, gold, maroon, white, etc. | equaled in the floral world. Their luxuri? 12to18inches high. (See cut.) ance of growth and ease of culture place Burridgeanum. White, crimson and|/them in the front rank as “the flower for yellow .......- cle wisinle alelaiaias crels cise Mets everybody.” ‘This seed has been saved from Eclipse. Golden yellow, scarlet ring;|many new varieties. Grand mixture. (See centre rich brown ..... sececscepetecens GB] CUL).cesceecees secre ewrre eee en Golden Feather. Foliage golden yellow;;Inodorum Plenissinum. Doubis White flowers white with crimson ring, inner] flowers borne throughout the season in pro= an ame of Pe ely Eye Bae oe a fusion. Fine for vasesand cutting......10 one. e whole flower is a an erich crlmboni ntl... Aoueh cansca.w.080 CINERARIA. Lord Beaconsfield. Orimson, maroon edged ( Dusty Miller.) and striped gold, brown eye, ringed yel-| Maritima. Extensively used for ribbon MON eGObGGeHRO0 20000000 ondoo oso Angee hosp 10 lanting, vases, hanging baskets, etc. ; ow Segetum Grandiflorum. Extra. large sul- eaves silvery gray; although perennial - phur yellow flowers, 234 inches across.. 5] itis usually grown asanannual. 1ft.. 10 The a Crimson maroon, centre a wie For flowering varieties, see page 85. gold ring........ ...... Sso0sKdesS56000 Single Annual, Mixed................. 26 CLARKIA. e Imported collection of 6 Annual Sorts, 25 cts. 3 Charming ae fondionas beds. The- owers of rose, white, red, purple, etc., borne Double Annual Varieties. in profusion during the summer. 1 to 2 ft. Cr ee aeons Double Mixed, including many sorte... © ee ais ne ,| Double: ed. Including many sorts.. - Bushy, thrifty plants about 1 ft. ‘high; very -effective Oe ane. Soe oe pot: CLEOME. culture and for cut flowers. (See cut. Pungens. (Giant Spider Plant.) This isa “Porcupine.” Flowers very double, each showy “ 4 a 5 tt. high, rod ucla, petal forming a tube vaulted and arranged| yrious heads of flowers of bright rose like tiles, which gives it a picturesque and] golor with long antennm-like stamens, lovely effect; color golden yellow; the| siving a very graceful effect. They are of flowers when cut retain their freshness for| @asy cultivation, blooming early, and con- days. Height, 1ft................. Pkt. 25 i ; : Double Yellow....5. Double White... 5 Haulngyuntihate inthe sepzan Geacks Double Scarlet........ Beeerreretctcrerels sooo 2s - COLEUS Double Annual, Mixed. .........-....05 5 i ° Eek Plants with richly colored foliage of mae New Double Hybrids. rcou; green, crimson, yellow, etc. For c groups on lawns and ribboning they are (Chrysanthemum carinatum, fl. pl.) | indispensable, and also valuable for pot eul-" New and unique varieties. They are ex-|ture. Although perennials they attain per- tremely variable. Some are pure white, yel-| fection from seed the first season. i to3 ft. low or crimson, but the prevailing types are| Fine Mixed......................... Pkt 25 bronzy yellow, the flore a muged i ter or| New Hybrids, Choicest Mixed... .... 50 lilac-rose, the imbricated ray florets beauti- fully penciled; others have rich crimson CONVOLVULUS MIN OR. centres with clear yellow guard petals. (Bush Morning Glories.) Although mostly very double, there will be| These beautiful ‘‘ Bush Morning Gleries” an occasional semi-double or even single, | grow only about 1 ft. high; the flowers are but these are almost equally charming. | freely borne, and, if pleasant, remain open al Finest mixed colors. (See cvt.)...... Pkt. 25|day. The plant spreads with much m:yulars Refer to the Index (2d page Cover) for Flower Seeds you cannot readily find. 65 bedding Va (hal Hon Ife First or fty in all directions, and a bed of them is a} Datura, Double Golden. Large double #Z# beautiful object throughout the summer.} golden yellow flowers; very fra- os grant and handsome............... n Violet. Rich crimson violet, white | Wrightii Lanes white and lilac flowers. 5 throat, yellow eye..........+..000- Pkt. 5|Fastuosa fl. pl, Mixed Fine double Minor, Mixed. Including many varieties, 5| varieties ............ceeee cence ceceees 5 For Climbing Morning Glories, see page 75. DIANTHUS or PINKS. COLLINSIA. 22 Our Colored Plate of Dianthus—page 59— Free flowering, summer blooming annuals}” q7yctrates Sir Gnd Gavieke of great beauty, for massing and mixed flower Bome of varieties. SX The family of ‘“‘ Pinks” are unrivaled for borders ; there is a great variety of color— brillianey and rich variety of color; the plants white, purple and crimson predominating. : = 1to2 ft. Mixed Colors............. Pit. 5|2re bushy, of symmetrical form—blooming so profusely as to almost cover the plants COSMOS. uninterruptedly until late in autumn, ren- The plants grow 4 to 6 ft. high and are|dering them one of the most beautiful and ‘literally covered in the autumn with large | satisfactory of all annuals for summer flower single-dahlia-like flowers, ranging through | gardens; they also make very beautiful pot -shades of rose, purple, white, etc.; splendid | plants. "Height, about lft. (See cut.) tor a, ee purposes. Feathery foliage. {See cut.) Double Annual Warieties. Large Flowering, Mixed Colors... Pit, 19| Chinensis . pl, Mixed. China or Indian “White PearL Beautiful snow-white .... 15|_,Pink. 1 ft. (See cut.) -...-....-.... Pkt. 5 Heddewigii CREPIS (Hawk’s-Beard). large flowers. AY —rNet = oot vous These very pretty dwarf-growing annuals | Laciniatus fl pl, Mixed. Dbl. fringed. 10 te well deserving a place in every garden, | Imported collection of 8 distinct varieties, 50 cts. being of easy culture, blooming in profusion, Single Annual Varieties. a for cutting. Height, aS ft.| Plowers very large,2inches and overacross, one ee ees and freely produced, and oftherichest colors DAHLIA. and finely fringed. . Double Warieties. Little Gem. Itformsaplantonly six inches Altugh perennials, these will flowerfree-| high, which is almost smothered with ly the“same season from seed; producing} charming flowers. Color, an- exquisite large double flowers of perfect form, and of; combination of wine red suffused and rich colors and markings in greatest variety;| veined with a rosy carmine and broadly oe for garden decoration. 4to6ft.| margined with white. ............. Pia. 15 Fine Double Mixed. Many colors. Pkt. 10| Laciniatus, Mixed. Finest fringed sorts. 5 Extra Choice Doulie Mixed. From named | For other varieties, sce Dianthus, pages 59 and oF WEEMS nie see er ere > anionic 25| 79; Carnations, pages 63 and 84; Sweet Pompone, Double : Mixed. Small flower-| William, page 82. Sn Pe eee ees eer « 25 ESCHSCHOLTZIA. Single Warieties. . : : From their grace and beauty are much used (California Poppies.) for cut flowers; also handsome bedding shi phy Rate ee ats aes Ms = plants flowering in great profusion ina large | $9°)CS) Ch ure oe Sees eee ft. high, which produce in wondrous profu- variety of color. Seed sown in spring will) 7) ines chaieacdl’ Gree cil! atte produce — that bloom from August until | bili pialivig: h toh 2 2 8 frost. 2to4 rilliancy in the sunlight. (See cut.) Single Sate iriy ta] 2n1270K 02. Pkt. 10 Single Warieties. Mized. Many colors; handsomely | Californicu. Sulphur with orange centre. 5 #striped and spotted. (See cul. y23e.5 ---. 15| Mandarin. Large flowers of a bright ae CACTUS DAHLIA. of let = ner ieite rach (QTange;<..0'sS- . bssca ; Juarezii. Brilliant scarlet double flowers of |* 7@@ = Nama oe ae reap gp distinct and remarkable appearance, and Double Warieties. worthy of extensive cultivation....Pkt. 25| Double White,10; Double Yellow, Pkt. % DATURA. SMT ERRORS ee eek stats ceca eneet Strong growing ornamental annuals, with} “@ KAULFUSSIA. -very large and showy flowers, making hand-| beantiful dwarf annuals forsummer flower some plants, 2 to 3 ft. high, for flower beds; beds with flowers of whité, violet, rose. or bordersr:- | Fine Mixed Pkt. § Bafar to the Index (2d page Cover) for Flower Seeds you cannot readily find. ES HSCHOLTZIIA PETER HENDERSON & CO.—UNRIVALED \LARESPUR, HENDERSON'S GIANT ROCEET. EUPHORBIA. Heterophylla, ‘‘ Annual Poinsettia,” ‘* Mex- ican Fire Plant” or ‘‘ Fire on the Mountain.” An annual of the easiest culture, forming bushy plants thrée to four feet high, with highly ornamental leaves, which in sum- mer and autumn become blazed with a darker fiery scarlet so that only a tip of green is left. Grow in a situation fully exposed to the sun, which enliances the valuable,as a pot plant. (See cut.) ..Pkt. 15 Variegata. (‘‘ Snow on the Mountain.”) A large, robust growing annual, two feet high, with very ornamental green foliage, striped with white. A splendid subject for bor- ders and large. mMmasses.. AOeoeseseooe eee GAILLARDIA. Exceedingly beautiful annuals making very showy plants, one to two feet high, for the flower garden. Grown in masses they are especially effective; large flowers, two to three inches across, praducéd from early summer until frost; unrivaled for cutting. talk, bland Assbieston, Rich bl ee occ c Lie ) Run Biased, Gold and esertes.......... 10, Aurora Borealis. Goid;Grimeon aac white 10 Gloire de Paris. Salmon.............-.. 10 Avalanche. Satin white....2...... -.-- 10 Flower of Gold. Rich yellow.......... 10 Illumination. Red, bordered white..,.. 10 Mixed Grandiflora varieties. (See cut.).. 5 Lorenziana, or Double Flowering. Large round heads composed of 30 to 50 flowers of orange, claret, amaranth, sulphur, etc... 10, GERANIUM. Although perennials, the following will produce nice bushy plants and flower from seed sown the same season. The heads of gorgeous flowers of many shades of color, borne continuously, render this one of the most popular plants grown, either for pot culture in winter or for bedding out in sum- mer. 12 to 18 inches high. See also Pelargoniums, page 86. Bedding Varieties that Bloom the First Season, brilliancy and hastens the coloring; also} FLOWER SEEDS. GODETIA. GILIA. Profuse blooming and handsome dwarf an- nuals for massing in flower beds; flowers borne in clusters; plants 6 to 12 inches high. Mixed Colors.............cscccccces GODETIA. Exéeedingly handsomeand showy annuals. about one foot high, of dwarf, compact growth, bearing freely large flowers 3 to 4 in. across of exquisite colors and shades that glisten in the sunlight like satin. (See cut.) Lady emarle. “Crimson and carmine : Suffused lilac ......sccceseesees Pkt. & Duchess of Albany. Satiny white........ & Nameless Beauty. Blush white with a satine like-lustre, large carmine spots........ 10 Lady Satin Rose. Glossy rose-pink. ... 10 Finest Mixed. Includes many sorts.... & HIBISCUS. | ; Africanus. Robust growing annual bearing showy flowers 3 to 4 inches across,of pegs 4 yellow with purple-centre; height, 2 ft. For Hardy Hibiscus see page 80. ICE PLANT. Pretty summer trailing annual for vases Olend reek-work, leaves covered with ike rope; 36 fti high........cceceeeeeees Pile LARKSPUR. | Popular annuals for summer garden decoration ; the splendid flowers are of varied ‘colors and are borne on long spikes. Double Dwarf Rocket, Mixed Colors. MT Lba a craericleies cece cca Tall. Rocket, LOsiclcistere Ce oe Emperor, Double, Mixed Colors. Bears about 100 close spikes of flowers...... 5& Rosy Scarlet. Bright rosy scarlet; very double flowers on long spikes; beautifal and distinct..... eleisisctie site aoabocicoooe, Lt Henderson’s Giant. A much improved type, the flowers being larger than the old varie- ties, very double, and the colors ve beautiful. Mixed colors. (See cuf.)... 1 S ngle Mixed Zonale..... Retr ce Pkt. 19 | Scarlet Californian Larkspur. (Delphinium Large Flowering Single Mixed Zonale,| Cardinale.) The flowers are borne in long from new varieties...........- .ecesese. 25] Spikes and are a brilliant scarlet, the petal General Grant. Vivid scarlet......... 10| limbs distinctly -yellow. Height, 3 to 4 Double Mixed. Includes many varieties. 25] feet. ---.--- Scoesongas sesooosaoeosOsCCe Gold and Bronze Leaved. Mixed..... 25 Emported Collections. Silver Leaved. Mixed varieties..... .-. 25] Dwarf Rocket Larkspur, 12 separate sorts, 5 Apple Scented. Leaves delightfully fra- #¢ ee ve 6 Ou oc 6 63 grant, highly prized for bouquets...... 25 | Emperor et Gime « 63% For perennial sorts, see Delphiniums, page 79. Refer to the Index (2d page Cover) for Flower Seeds you cannot readily find. LOBELKLA, BLUE KING, “— LAVATERA. Trimestris. Tall, robust growing bushy an- nuals, 3 feet high, producing freely large showy single flowers of rose, white, ete. Mixed Colors........ vs sine wo.e adel) O LAYIA. (Californian Layia.) A beautiful |: hardy annual, forming upright bushy plants about 1 foot high and producing in abun- dance large single yellow nes pprdered with white; they are of the easiest eul- ture,-and make very showy beds...Pkt. 10 LEPTOSIPHON. Pinest Mixed.“ Handsome dwarf annuals for masses, beds and edgings; when planted in masses they form entire sheets of bloom not over 6 to 8:inches above the ground; they also do nicely in pots for winter blooming .........'........-. Pkt. 5 New White Hybri ground like a carpet, and produces hun- dreds of little waxy white flowers, not over @ quatter of an inch across, nestling like dewdrops in their bright green ae Coccineum. Oneof the mostshovwy annuals in cultivation for flower beds and masses; brilliant crimson scarlet flowers, 1 inch across, -burne in wonderful profusion. Height? foot: 4to5ft. Mixed Colors. ..Pkt: 5 MALVWA. Moschata Alba. (White Musk-scehted Mallow.) RA, This is an attractive garden plant growing 1 to 2 feet high, blooming the first season from seed, and produces numerous white’ flowers an inch across......2...... Pkt. 10 MARIGOLD, These annual$ are old favorites in our gar- dens, but have been greatly improved recently in size and doubleness of flowers. They are very effective for groups and masses. Double African Marigolds. Double African Mixed, Yellow and orange SULT: (SS gal? eee ED ah Ba aaa a PEP 5 El Dorado. Immense flowers, 10to1l4inches around; exceedingly double; primrose,’ lemon, orange and golden‘ shades. (Sce. CERO a Sete tg Bae. Fy Se Bact yeh O Nugget of Gold.. Very double quilled flow- ers of rich golden yellow; plant«very dwarf and stocky 36 See ed Double French Marigolds, Double French Mixed. Yellow, brown and crimson, beautifully striped. 1ft..)... 5 Dwarf, Gold Striped. Rich velvety maroon double flowers, striped with gold. 1ft.. 10 Gilt Edge. See Novelties, page 55..... as ied Imported collection of Double French Mari- golds. 6 separate colors, 30c. MARVEL OF PERU, (Four o Clocks.) Beautiful summer-blooming annuals of bushy habit, 2 feet high, each plant bearing throughout the summer hundreds of large flowers of white, yellow, crimson, striped! Mixed Colors. _..... PPA OSL 25. OCR. 5 Variegated Foliage, Mixed Colors. Foli- age Striped and marked Peroz.,35..Pkt 5 dais thn Deli Fd eis Pacn) Fan Placed Paede unk pnernd mamdihe Cad KNITS ie PETER HENDERSON & CO.—UNRIVALED FLOWER SEEDS. 67 Ce. Soe z Page: = NS . S MARVEL OF FFROE ray, ()\x Kp RRS TT) ea CI BY ~' .) NS i sieges 28 BENS gees De a yee DID? ye eer, COPYRIGHTED 1833 “=e : aco PETER HENDERSON se 2: == CAE EN E SS = Z = =z 3 0 N EIT MYOS£OTIS VICTORIA. 99 ' Vrehuet”| Bedding Varieties (at Bron te Fist Seas, MIGNONETTE. | MUSA ENSETE. This deliciously fragrant flowering plant is (Abyssinian Banana Tree.) probably the most popular annual grown.|. A foliage plant of magnificent proportions Large Flowering. The common sweet mign-| for sub-tropical massing, or as single specis onette; per oz., 15 cts.; per 34 lb., 50cts.;| mens they are strikingly effective. Seeds DEL Dan Sleo0 pee ectyerneias eiseciceic ties Pkt. 5|sown early in the house will produce plants Bird's Mammoth. Largest variety grown ; | 10 to 15 feet high the first season. Per packet under proper cultivation, the spikes aver-| of 5 seeds, 25 cts. (See cut.) age 12 to 15 inches long, are very full and exceedingly fragrant............2...0++ 10 » NASTURTIUM. Parson’s White. Nearly white; strongly Tom Thumb or Bedding. scented; long, well-formed spikes..... 10 i d ‘ Large White Upright. Foliage grayish| One of our showiest and most popular ane green; flowers white, on long slender nuals, forming compact plants, not over 1 Spleen MON ons vac 1c) een ete eee Red Victoria. Avery fine, distinct, profuse- |170™ early Summ ; Fenny see flowering variety oliwast, branching babies ceeding under all weathers and conditions bearing large and compact trusses of deep and unsurpassed yas ei decoration. red flowers, very fragrant............. 10 : 2 Miles’ Hybrid Spiral. Poeate white, very Aurora, Pink..40c. 10 Rove pialaretaral 25e. fragrant, spikes 8 to 12 inches long; plant | SCatiet. ..-.-.. 25C- pO gee Mavis ae dwarf and branching...... cabaaeeac .... 19 | Gem. Sulphur, spotted maroon... .25c. Machet. A dwarf French variety, with|%ine of Tom Thumbs. Crimson. -30c. broad spikes of very fragrant red flowers; | SPotted...25c., 5 Pearl. White. 206. one of the best varieties. (Seecut.).... 10|Ruby King. Ruby red............. 30c. Golden Queen. Golden yellow flowers; | Beauty. Yellow, striped red....... 25¢. dense dwarf growth. .-..,...2+.0=.»s0 10) 2e)2 needore. Dark, maroon.--a0e. ; ‘|Bmpress of India. Brilliant crim- MYVOSOTIS. son, dark foliage, very effective ..40c. (Forget-me-not.) Cloth of Gold. Golden yellow foli- The popular ‘‘Forget-me-nots.” Bushy} age, scarlet flowers, very effective 40c. plants 6 to 12 inches high, bearing clusters of | Lady Bird. Orange yellow, red spots.. 10 lovely small flowers. They are perennials |Chameleon. Peculiarly marked crimson, and hardy enough to remain in the open|_ bronze and goldenyellow. Per oz.,40c. 10 ground, excepting in yery cold latitudes, | Mixed Tom Thumb Nasturtiums. Many y SW S&S et eS hes where they should be ;well protected; but| sorts. Peroz., 20c.; per lb., $1.50...... 5 they are generally sown in the fall and win-| Imp. collection of 12 Tom Thumb var's, 50c. ee Oe in cod frames, when they Aa For Climbing Nasturtiums, see page 77. ower early in the spring; if sown early in the house they will flower the: first season. NEMOPHILA. Dwarf Alpine. Compact plants, 4 to 6| Splendid annuals for beds and garden dec- inches high; flowering profusely ; mixed | oration; bright colored flowers, in shades of COLOTS erejeieto nate ere Boece ote Pkt. 10| blue, white and violet. 1 ft. Paes Large flowering,dark blue.1ft. 10 | Finest Mixed.....................--- Pkt. & pestris, Blue. 1 ft..5. — White. 1ft. 5 Mie Gae. tet 5. —Mixed...... 5 NICOTIANA. Dissitiflora. Large, sky-blue flowers; very | Affinis. An annual with sweet scented, pure early and free blooming. 6 to1l2inches. 15| white, star-shaped flowers, 3 inches across, Semperflorens. (Ever-flowering.) Flowering| _bloomingcontinually. 2to3 ft. high, Pkt. 10 from early spring toautumn. Ginches. 15|Giant Red Flowered. (Nicotiana macro- Azorica. Flowers 144 an inch across; rich| phylla gigantea purpurea.) Magnificent dec turquoise blue, without eye; in dense] orative annual. The foliage is luxuriant clusters. 6 inches..................... 15] and tropical in appearance; plants sur- New Victoria. Plants perfectly round, 5to| mounted with the immense clusters of rich 7 inches high and 16 to18inchesincireum-| crimson flowers. They growrapidly, about ference; perfectly covered with large um-| five feet in height, and commence bloom- bels of flowers of azure blue, remaining in| ing in July and continue in uninterrupted bloom along timé. (See cut.).......... 15! profusion until cut down by frost..... 15 Refer to the Index (2d page Cover) for Flower Seeds you cannot readily find. TOM THUMB NASTURTIUMS. PETER HENDERSON & GO. 2 PRIM ARED FLOWER SEEDS. —— Te PANSY, GIANT TEIMARDEAD. Bedding Varieties that Bloom the First season. NIGELLA. Damascena, Double Mixed. Pretty an- nuals, known as ‘‘ Love ina Mist,” ‘‘ Devil in a Bush,” ete.; feathery foliage, in which large, double, charming, blue and white flowers are set. 1 to 2 ft. high..... Pkt. 5 Tom Thumb Double White, Blue or Mixed. A littlegem. Plants grow only 6 to S$ inches high............000- seaewel au C2NOTHERA., Fine Mixed ‘Evening Primroses,” or **Sun Drops,” large, showy flowers of va- rious colors, hardy annual. 1 to 2ft. Pkt. 5 Evening Primroses. ((£nothera tarazacifolia.) The plants grow only 6 to 8 inches high, saucer-shaped flowers mea- sure six inches in circumference. White. Changing to rose later in PEDICURE A SRE REER ASS SAS — — Golden. Bright golden yellow, 10 OXALIS. Pretty little half-trailing annuals, for hang- ing baskets, vases, rock-work and ‘Cha flowering in profusion. 6 to inches. ‘Tropzoloides. Yellow, brown foliage... ‘Valdiviana. Yellow; fragrant. Sordies Mixed. Annual sorts peeeeeese coves WA. #Flexuosa. Beautiful annuals for beds or pots, large pink flowers with black throats ; plants bushy, about 1}4 ft. high....Pkt. 5 PANSIES. Henderson's Highland. Grown for us by the most celebrated Pansy specialist in Scotland. Their merit consists in uniform- ity of clear, distinct markings, high colors, great substance, perfect form and largest size. Mixed Colors. (Seecut.)....Pkt. 50 Odier or Five Blotched Contains many beautiful colors; each of the five petals is marked with a large dark blotch....... Red Pansy, “Brilliant.” Fine ehh eo 2D Emperor William. Dark blue...<..: King of the Blacks. Black............< White Treasure White, blue Gistehen:: 10 Beaconsfield Violet, lavender and white 10 Snow Queen. Pure satiny white. ....... 10 Rex. Deep purple...........veace- saves 10 Fire Dragon. Fiery orange and bronze.... 10 BStrived. (Seecut.) 10 Yellow...... couse Gold ager _ Azure Blue. Bronze.. Mah ee bys 40 errand ws ee ee es Imported collection of German ce, 6 varie- ties, 50c. ; 12 varieties, $1.00 Reter to the Index (2d page Cover) for Flower Seeds you cannot readily find. 10} Unique. White 10 Golden Crest. Extremely large bright yel- 4 be all odds any known strain. 0} Giant White. HENDEHSON’S MAMMOTH BUTTERFLY. PANSIES. HENDERSON'S MAMMOTH BUTTERFLY. A strain of Pansy which for variety and beauty has never been excelled. Of match- less forms, colors and markings, WITH FLOWERS HALF AS LARGE AGAIN as ordinary Pansies. They will both astonish and de- light ** Pansy Fanciers.” Ten types a3 shown on the colored plate in our manual of ‘* Everything for the Garden” in 1890. Ebony. Rich velvety jet black with faint violet ring around the blotches. Pea Wine red, margined yellow; blotched with maroon and violet. Rainbow. Upper petals violet, lower petals red maroon, splashed with gold; all mar- gined with white and pink. ground, each petal pes with rich violet; an exquisite varie e. Golden ground color, sp ashed claret; margined yellow; grand. Red Wing. Beautiful light wine color with broad white margin, velvety violet blotches. A rere oops Chocolate red, shading to wine red, narrow’silver and pink margin. low flowers, with three dark blotches. Cinnamon. Velvety red brown, with bright gold splashes, dark chocolate blotches. Tiger. Violet and lilac grounds, striped and blotched red, brown, gold, lavender, etc. Price for any one of above varieties, sepa- Tate, 25 cts. per packet; any five packets for $1.00; or the entire collection of ten for $1.50. Henderson’s New Mammoth Butterfly Pansies in mixed colors, fromthe above and other equally beautiful varieties—the grandest mixture ever offered. Per packet, 25 GIANT OR TRIMARDEAU PANSIES. These are remarkably large Pansies which for size of flower and robust growth eclipse 0} Giant Striped. Mahogany, ati a VOUGW Dorcas lee dracese rece cuttns . 25 Giant Blue. Ultramarine blue, jpainioe a 25 Giant Golden. Golden jyello brown DIQKOQDOAG: sewed oa cbse dilew itis doa seacane ce 25 Giant Black. Magnificent velvety black. 25 Sue geen haben blue a panna ‘= elvety, ro urple. Giant Violet and Gold. Splendid auincns Giant Margined. Purple, shaded scree flower edged white.................00 Giant (Trimardeau). Mixed Colors.. 8 Collection of Hight Giant Pansies for $1.50. GRUMAN FINEST MIXED 4ENDERSON’R LARGE-FLOWERING DOUBLE PFTUNIA. | | | LA ae LARGE-FLOWELING PHLOX. DOUBLE PHLOX. PETUNIA. Few, if any, plants are more deservedly popular than these for bedding purposes, greenhouse or window culture, producing showy flowers in profusion. Although per- ennial they flower in @ few weeks from the seed. ‘ Single Warieties. Fine Mixed. Single............. ..- Pkt. 5 Striped and Blotched. Single; mixed. 10 Dwarf Inimitable. Dwarf plants, 6 to 8 in. high, flowers cherry red, with a whie centre ; splendid for edgings and massing, flowering in greatest profusion ........ 10 Large Single Fringed, Mixed. A magnifi- cent strain, flowers average 4 to 5 inches across, of innumerable shades, colors and markings; all beautifully fringed..... 25 Large Flowering Single, Mixed. All sorts; striped, blotched, veined, fringed, etc.. 25 Large Yellow Throated Mixed. A splendid strain, with flowers of the largest size, and many beautiful colors, each hav- ing a deep yellow throat and veins...... 50 Double Warieties. Double Large Flowering. Mixed Colors. A lagnificent strain with flowers 3 to 4 inches across, very double, and of the most beautiful shades of crimson, white, rose, maroon, etc., blotched, striped, veined, bor- dered, marked, fringed, etc. (See cut.).. 25 Large Double Fringed. Mixed......... 50 Large Double Green Edged. Mixed colors. Each petal edged with green; very unique andibe cutlass meee a eioeiaeee 50 Dwarf Double Inimitable. 6 to 8 in. high; small double cherry and white flowers, 50 PHLOX DRUMMONDI. There can be no stronger proof of the value and beauty of this than the extent to which it is grown. For beds and massing nothing can surpass these beautiful annuals. They produce immense trusses of large brilliant fowers of numberless hues through- out the-summer. 14 ft. high. Mixed Colors. (50 cts. peroz:)...... Pkt. 5 Large Flowering Section. An improved strain with very large, per- fectly round flowers, the petals overlapping each other. (See cut.) Pure White..Pkt. 10 Chamois Rose... 10 Brilliant Scarlet 10 Blood Red...... 10 Black Brown. See Novelties...... xo FARIS Red, Striped White ............. ...... 10 Crimson, White Eye ...10. Yellow.... 10 Large Flowering Mixed. Per oz.,$1, Pkt. 19 Imported collection of 12 separate varicties, 75 cts.; 6 separate varieties, 50 cts. ! bedding Varieties that Bloom the First Season. POPPY, SINGLE MIXED. New Dwarf Pniox. These form little round compact bushes about six inches high, thickly studded with flowers ; splendid for beds and pot culture. Dwarf White..................0005. Pkt. 10 ——Red, Striped White................ 10 — Violet and Blue.. 15 Blood Red.. 10 —Delicata. Yellowish rose, carmine rose CONCIO. 2's 5 ome stots aye ieteeamrereis Shaxare Siataxde 15 10 Imported collection of 6 Dwarf Phlox, 50 cts. New Star-Shaped Phlox, ‘‘ Star of Quedlin- burg.” Flowers are of regular star-like form. Plant of compact habit, bearing large umbels of flowers. Mixed colors. 15 Double Phloxes, Mixed Colors. The flowers are produced in profusion, and last longer in bloom than the single. (See cut.) 25 For Hardy Phlozes, see page 81. POLYGONUM. P. Orientale foliis variegatis. A beautiful annual, growing 8 to 10-feet high. The red flowers are borne in spikes 7 to 8 inch- es long, in great numbers; the luxuriant foliage is strikingly variegated with white. The effect of the flowers against this orna- mental foliage is charming....... Pkt. 15 POPPIES. Exceedingly showy annuals, making a gorgecus display in the flower garden; they flower lavishly for a long period. Single Annual Poppies. Flag of Truce. Robust plants two feet high bearing quantities of satiny, white flow- ers, three tofour inches across... .. Pkt. 15 Danebrog. Large, bright scarlet, with a white cross in the centre.............. 5 Umbrosum. Rich vermilion, with a black Spotionieachpetal tice. eceeeee eee > English Scarlet. The common field Poppy of Britain; bright, dazzling scarlet.... & Peacock Poppy. The flower has‘a conspicu- ous glossy black zone near the centre, which brings out the vivid scarlet and cherry crimcones-ce-e eee ree eeeeee 10 Fire Dragon. New, extremely showy and very free flowering, producing flowers four inches across, of brilliant deep scarlet, with black spots margined white....... 10 Papaver Californica. A new California annual poppy. It grows about one foot high, and produces large, showy, saucer= shaped flowers, six inches in circumfer- ence, of arich pinkish orange, with a cen= tre of delicate sulphur yellow.......... 25 Single Mixed Poppies. Annualsorts. oe cut. “4 secre reat res eesre tere senses ete veoe Refer to the Index (2d page Cover) for Flower Seeds you cannot readily find. PETER HENDERSON & CO.—UNRIVALED FLOWER SEEDS. 71 Si Br, see SG BE pag Be RIE TR A ner = a ‘ Ny SHIZLEY POPPIES. ~ “Bedding Varieties that Bloom the First Season, POPPIES— Continued. PORTULACA. Ghirley. The absence of black blood gives|_ Brilliant dwarf annuals, only 6 inches them their wonderfully light, bright tissue- | high, luxuriating in warm situations, paper-like appearance. The colors range | 6nd blooming profusely from early sum- from purest white through pinks of all | ™er to autumn. For low beds and masses shades to glowing scarlet, but a scarlet of color, from spring until frost, they are in- without black- Some are red with white | dispensable; colors range through innumer- edges, and others veined and streaked ae ee of red, yellow, pink, striped, and flaked from the centre toward the| WHI, ec. < : edges in the most charming confusion. -| Single Mixed (Per oz, 40c.)........PH. .5 (See cut.) In mixed colors....0..+<++. 15 - Iceland Poppies. -(Papaver nudicaulz, tarie-}-- Double Varieties. z ties.) The fragrant elegant crushed-satin-| - These make perfectly gorgeous masses of like flowers are produced in never-ceasing |C0lor, the flowers of the double sorts, of succession from the beginning of June to | COUTSe. remaining open all day. - October. Not only are they attractive in bhp ns Crimson. ..........Pk, = the garden, but for elegance in a cut state aoe ped Carmine ee . they are simply unsurpassed, and they last Seaieat = weree, “e = PWT So see 1% quite a week ifcutassoonasopen. They Race <— veneers pe ceteied 5 sok J WE A flower the first season from seed, though | ##76¢ Flowering, Double Mixed ....... 1 they are hardy herbaceous plants. (See cut.) | __ imported collection of 6 separale double sorts, Bright Yellow.. 15 Vivid Scarlet..... 25) 75 cts. : Pure White..... 15 Gold Tinged, crim. 15 PYRETHRUM. Disaee Colores. go 50 i wees Soeses dnd Bes Collection of 4 Iceland Poppies, 60 cts. | Yellow Leaved Sorts, Dwarf growing plants, extensively used for Double Carnation Flowered (72000 and carpet bedding; the plants grow Poppies. bright yellow. These are usually grown as A magnificent class;. flowers round and | annuals although they are perennials. — ... very double. (See cut.)- Aureum. Yellow foliage. ...... ...-Pkt. 10 Eider-Down (P. somniferum album laciniatum | Selaginoides. Handsome fern-like foliage. f: pl.) The plants are of sturdy habit, | XB fb...-.-.--.eee Se ee ome bin nee 15 about 1% ft. high, and bear flowers like| For Hardy Flowering Pyrethrum, see page 81. reat round balls of eider-down, as white} - a snow, the edges of the petals being RICINUS. deeply pinked orslashed. (See cut.) Pkt. 15 (Castor-Oi Plant.) The Mikado. Charming large double Poppy; | Large, luxuriant, rapid-growing foliage the color is most attractive, pure white | annuals, with palm-like leaves: much used with fringed edges of crimson scarlet.-.. 10| for sub-tropical effects on the Jawn, or for Pairy Blush. Large double fringed flowers; | centres of beds of foliage plants. white tipped with rose.........+eeese0s 10 Cambogiensis. Leaves of a bronzy red Brillant Scarlet...... 5 Rose..... sees | - maroon color, with large red* veins; the Silver Gray...........5 Pure White... 5) mainstem or trunk ebony black... . Pkt. 15 Scarlet and Yellow. .................43 5|Borboniensis. 15 ft. Immense foliage. 5 Mixed Carnation Flowered. Manycolors 5|Gibsonii. 6 ft. Dark purplish red foliage Imported collection of 8 separate Carnation) and stems............+....- 7 ee "5 Flowered Poppics, 30 cts. ‘ |Obermanii. 8ft. Light red foliage...... 5 Double French Poppies, Mixed Colors. 5|Communis. Green foliage. 6 ft... 5 Dble Pzony Flowered Poppies, Mixed. 5/Pinest Mixed.........._ GTS aay 5 White Striped Scarlet. An exquisite large; ped enlicction of oe ee eae double Peony flowered Poppy, striped with oe are collection of 8 separate Ricinus, fiery scarlet on satin white........... .» 15 ‘ " Chamois Rose. Splendid new Peony flow- RUDBECKIA,. rpm Poppy; large; perfect ball-shaped (Black Eyed Susan.) OWEFrsS... .scsse Sr teee we reee Peececesseccs 10 Bicolor. An annual variety, 11Z ft. high: __ Imported collection of Double French Poppies! bright yellow flowers, with black-purple | % 6 separate varieties, 25 cis. | centre, very showy for borders..... Pkt. 10 For Hardy Perennial Poppies, see page 81. | For Hardy Perennial Rudbeckia, see page 82. | Refer to the Index (2d page Cover) for Flower Seeds you cannot readily find. BL 72 PETER HENDERSON & CO.— UNRIVALED 6CABIOSA, SNOWBALL. SALPIGLOSSIS. (Painted Tube Tongue.) One of the most beautiful of flowering annuals, forming strong bushy plants about 18 inches high, and bearing throughout the season large flowers of many beautiful colors, all exquisitely veined and laced. _ Large Flowering Mixed. (Seecut.)..Pkt. 10 Imported collection of 6 separate sorts, 50 cts.-. SANVITALIA. Procumbens fi. pl. Beautiful trailing annual, well adapted from its dwarf and compaet growth -for covering beds in the flower- garden; the double flowers are large in proportion to the plant, and are of a rich brown and yellow........... aia cjeloredraeoek SCABIOSA. (Sweet Scabious.) The ‘‘ Mourning Bride” of our old gardens, but much improved in size, colors and double- ness. They are very free bloomers, the colors white, carmine, lilac, maroon, etc. They are ly valuable for cutting purposes. _ (See cu) Mixed Dwarf Double. 1ft......... Pkt... Imported collection of 6 different colors, 30 cts. New Leviathan Scabiosa. Many of the flowers measure six to nine inches in circumference, and double clear to the centre, having long stems. (See cut.) We offer three distinct varieties : ; «Royal Purple."’ Rich claret color.. PH. 15 «Snowball.”” Large pure white. (Seecut.) 15 “Beaten Gold.” (Aurantiaca.) New and novel color, a beautiful golden yellow.. 15 Ress Plena, Mixed. New, large flower- ing, tall double sorts.........-..-.62+s - SALVIA. One of our handsomest summer and autumn flowering plants growing into com- pact bushes about 3 feet high and literally ablaze with brilliant flowers; very effective for massing-on.the lawn and for garden decoration; perennials, but bloom first season from seed. (See cut.) fore? Patens Bright blue...... scistabassraas Pkt. 25 Splendens. (Scarlet Sage.) Scarlet. ... 10 Coccinea Lactea. Pure milk white. Height, 2it. (Annual) seas see seeecss if SCHIZANTHUS. (Butter-Fly Flower.) Fine Mixed. Beautiful garden annuals, glowing from 1to 2feet high; flowers beautifully fringed and delicately colored and marked. (See cuw.). ........... Pkt. 5 FLOWER SEEDS. SALPIGLOSSI8,. - Bedding Varieties that Bloom tte First Season, STOCKS or GILLI- FLOWER. Dwarf Large Flowering Double Ten Weeks. These well-known favorites require no description; they are indispensable to all lovers of flowers; the ‘Stocks of to-day”’ are greatly superior to the old types, the flowers being much larger and extra double. Pure White..Pkt. 10 Mahogany....:.. 10 Canary Yellow.. 10 Bright Rose...... 10. Sky Blue....:.... 10 Copper Red..... 10 Blood Red....... ‘10 Carmine Rose.:. 10 Double Mixed, Large Flowering....... 10 Wall Flower Leaved, Mixed. —Double. 15 Dwarf Pyramidal, Mixed. Beautiful sort 15 Snowflake. A beautiful dwarf growing va- riety; very large double snow-white flow- ers ; Very early. -..0. 000 si wan ste eee Cut and Come Again. This grows about two feet high if sown early; it produces from spring to late in the fall pure white, beautifully shaped double flowers. It throws out numbers of side branches, each of which bears a cluster of blossoms, and the oftener they are cut the better they seem toliketit.. occ. te ccscssneee Sones ee Fine Double Mixed. -10 Weeks Stock... 5 Henderson’s _New Colossal Stocks. This magnificent strain is without a rival. The spikes of bloom and individual flowers are enormous in size and very double. El Dorado. Bright sulphur yellow.. Pk. 20 Rosy Morn. Delicate rosy flesh........ 20 Mount Blanc. Purest White........... 20 Grand Rouge. Brilliant crimson........ 20 Aurora. Shining copper red............ 20 5| Blue Belis. Pretty shade of blue........ 20 Collection of above 6 varieties.........$1 00 Colossal Stocks, Mixed Colors ...,... 20 Intermediate or Autumn Stock, Double Mixed. Including many sorts, PH. 10 Biennial Stock. Brompton, Finest Mixed. Large flowering flowering ouble, frequently lasts for several years if protected...-........ xe Oy Imported Collections of Stocks. Brompton or Winter Flowering. In 12 sepa- rate COlOTS=-eeseeeenccr ere Per collection, 715 Dwarf German Ten Weeks. In 12 separate colors, 75 cts., in 6 separate colors..... 50 Dwarf Pyramidal. In 6 separate colors .. 50 Emperor. In 6 separate colors........... 50 Intermediate. In 6 separate colors........ 50 Refer to the Index (2d page Cover) for Flower Seeds you cannot readily find. PETER HENDERSON & CO.—UNRIVALED oe FLOWER SEEDS. SUNFLOWER. Stately growing annuals with immense golden yellow flowers; effective for garden decoration. Single Varieties. @acrophyllus Giganteus. A branching pyramidal shaped plant; yellow; 6ft.. 5 Miniature Sunflower. Of dwarf branching babit, bearing many little fiuwers; orange with black centre; 3ft....... Steet sie Oscar Wilde. Orange and blac Silver Leaved. Silvery foliage; flowers yellow and black, very beautiful........ 5 Giant Russian. Flowers 18 to 20 inches across; grown principally for the seeds, 5 Sulphur Gem. Very branched, each branch bearing flowers of a delicate sulphur-yellow with ablackcentre, The flowers are borne from within two feet of the ground to the summit, and come out in succession until killed by frost 1 Double Varieties. Californicus fl. pL~. Large double orange. .5 Globosus Fistulosus. Perfectly round flow- ers; very double; saffron; 6 ft........ 5 Oculatus Viridis. Double yellow flowers, with green centre; 4 ft 5 Peruvianus. Double orange, striped black, 10 VENIDIUM. alendulaceum. It forms around, compact bush only six inches high; leaves large and woolly, covering the ground, and bringing out In strong contrast the flowers of bright yellow shaded with orange, which are from four to five inches in circumference, and are borne profusely, nearly covering the ground, making veritable ‘‘mounds of Oe ACE Cle) Sins ne 0s wares n sens . Pkt. 10 VERBENA. For garden beds or massing the Verhena is ‘unrivaled; flowers of the most brilliant colors. blooming continually from spring until late in the autumn. Although peren- nials, these form luxuriant plants and bloom py the first season from seed ee ee ee ee re White ...15. Striped Varieties.. 15 Bright Scarlet.15, Blue Varieties ...., 15 Fine Mixed.......:...: a er re Extra Choice Mixed Varieties, from Peter Henderson's celebrated named collection 15 New Golden-leaved Verbenas.: These flower the same as the ordinary, colors ranging through various shades. . The golden yellow foliage is very effective. Mixad colors: Accaccwereks .-- 10. Canary Yellow... S5ccdoccdce sees ae 404 10 Old type, tall........... JE Double Pompone.’. Long, cone-shaped flow- ers; Bey ; mixed colors..... :..:... 10 Imported collection of 6 separate varieties, 50c. Elegans Tom Thumb, Double Mixed. Com. pact bushes, not over 12 inches high by about 14 inches in diameter....... - 26s"15 Henderson's Zebra. First named and intro- duced by us. The flowers are perfect in shape, ofall colors such as orange, crimson, pink, yellow, violet, rose, scarlet, white, etc., three-fourths of which are striped, spotted and blotched with different shades, hardly any two plants producing flowers alike. (See cut.) Mixed colors........... ... 10 New Mammoth Flowering. (Zinnia grandi- Jlora pleniasina fl. pl.) ' The plant forms a handsome bush 3 ft. in height, and the mammoth, perfectly formed double flow- ers, measuring 5 to 6 inches across, of most intense and brilliant colors, coniprise new and rich hues. Mixed colors 15 Pigmy Mexican. » Seems Haageana pumila fi. pl.) Of decided novelty and merit. Tho plants are of candelabra form, close and vigorous in habit, and are nearly covere:l with protty flowers of an intense orango yellow...” 25 } | | } { ZINNIA. RENDERAON'S ZEBRA. | GRA 74 PETER HENDERSON & CO.—UNRIVALED FLOWER SEEDS. SSE, SS ~~ The flowers and grasses that we catalogue under this heading will all bloom the first season from ceed, and while very effective for garden decoration yet are generally grown for the durability of their flowers or seed pods, which are of gueat value and beauty for arranging into winter bouquets. Their natural forms and beautiful cole: ors remain for years as perfect as when gathered from the plants, the only care needed being to cut the flowers with long stems before they are fully open and to hang them in a dry, dark place, heads down, until thoroughly dry. Beautiful effects and combinations are sometimes made with artificial dyes,and if some of the grasses are dipped in water saturated with alum it crystallizes them with diamond-like drops which are very glittering and pretty. ACROCLINIUM. RHODANTHE. Elegant summer flowering annuals, form-|Maculata, Mixed. Elegant half hardy an- ing plants about 1 foot high, bearing quanti-| nual, admirably adapted for garden decora- ties of large double flowers of white, rose, tion in summer or for pot culture io win- ete., 1 to 2 inches across. They are splendid} ter, as they come Into flower early and everlastings for winter bouquets. ‘ continue for a long time. They are largely Single Mixed..., 5. Double Mixed,..; 10] used in Paris as decorative plants for Gem had | apartments, on account of the durability GLOBE AMARANTH. of the Hens: As an SBS i for died -‘ Bachelor's Buttons,” and the ‘‘amaranth”| Winter bouquets they are indispensable. of the AGetar They are annuals, forming| Flowers of various colors, white, pink, bushy plants about 2 feet high, and bearing| ¢Timson, etc. IS caddgrencdse Anse Pkt. 10 sometimes several hundred flowers of pur- ple, white, striped, etc. Very ornamental XERANTHEMUM. as summer-blooming eee and for ‘‘ Ever-| Mixea. Showy, hardy annuals, of the easl- lastings” indispensable. est culture, and the flowers, of various col- Mixed Colors.....:............. .... Plt.. 5] ors, from their peculiar dry character ma’ Wana Compacta, Mixed. Pyramidal plants,| be preserved foralong time. 2 ft...... only a few inches high, one mass of flowers; | Superbissima, Mixed. A new variety of pretty for edgings or pots. (See cut.)...'5]) dwarfer habit and very double flowers of Various colors; hardy annual, 1% ft..... 10 GNAPHALIUM. A ee Leontopodiam.. The famous “ bore) ORNAMENTAL GRASSES. of the Alps: @ flowers, 2 inches across, these are highly valued for the double are star-shaped, of downy texture, and pure | py rnoge of ren Bene the flower border at- white, and are greatly sought ates aS 80U-| tractive during the summer, and for the us® venirs. The plants sueceed well in any) gr the spikes or panicles in a dried state for well-drained, sandy soil, and they retain) —j,40, bouquets. ; their natural appearance foryears, and are Agrostis Nebulosa (Cloud Grass). Feath- highly desirable for dried bouquets, ete. 25 ery-like annual grass. 1% ft, high. Pit. & vewier Avena Sterilis (Animated Oats). Elegant HELICHRYSUM. long drooping panicles; height 2ft..... 5 Very showy summer blooming annuals; of| Briza or Quaking Grass. Very pretty seeds free growth and producing in abundance]. suspended to gracefully drooping spikes. ‘flowers large, full and double, in shades of} B. Maxima (Large Quaking Grass)....... | white, yellow, crimson, etc.; not only valu-| B. Gracilis (Slénder Quaking Grass)..:... 6 able as an ‘‘ Everlasting” for winter bou-}; Bromus Brizzformis, an elegant biennial nets but very handsome as garden plants. grass about 2 ft. high, a beautiful object ates Flowering, Double Mixed. 2ft.Pki.5| in the mixed border—bearing graceful Small Flowering, Double Mixed. 1ft....5| panicles; useful for dried bouquets..... 6 Fireball Large, dark red, double flowers ._5| Coix Lachryme (Job’s Tears). A perennial: Imported collection of 10 separate colors.... 50| succeeding se =n ean ae he seeds pe frequently threaded for children........ HELIPT ERUM. Teas Owatus (Hare's Tail Grass) A Sanfordi. Pretty annual, 12 inches high,| handsome annual, 1 ft. high, bearing producing large clusters of yellow fowers;} woolly flower heads; of exceptional eee HELICHRYSUM very desirable ‘‘ Everlasting,”.... Pkt. 5 Z in winter ape ah Pe i k a eae , tipa Pennata (Feather Grass). Hardy peren- HONESTY. nial, with beautiful feathered beards; in- Silvery, transparent seed vessels, of beau-| dispensable in winter bouquets........ 10 tiful effect for dried bouquets. (See page 80.) | Collection of 12 Ornamental ‘Grasses. ...$1 00 Refer to the Index (2d page Cover) for Flower Seeds you cannot readily find. PETER HENDERSON & CO.—UNRIVALED FLOWER SEEDS. 75 v Vv Z * ‘i yo IN| y att we ECTION oe co The climbing plants catalogued under the above heading will all bloom and attain perfection the same season from seed. For immediate effects in covering trellises, arbors, piazzas, walls, old trees, houses, etc., they are indispensable, and in addition to their useful- -mess foy shade and covering unsightly objects they add a grace and beamty to the sur- Treundings, unobtainable without them. Many of them will grow 20, 30 and even 40 feet, but unfortunately being of only one year’s duration it is necessary to sow seed each Season. For permanent effects it is‘advisable to grow the varieties catalogued on page 86; which, however, are of Slower growth. Full enltnral directious given on each packet. ARGYREIA. COB-EA ~Pilefolia: A magnificent climber of rapid | Scandens. Elegant rapid growing climbers, growth; with large, green heart-shaped| 29 to 30 ft. high, that can be grown in the leaves, silvery white underneath; rery eenhouse or conservatory or in the gar- Jarge flowers of white and violet. The seed en in summer, where from their luxuri- should be sown in the house and the! ance they are particularly desirable for romeo transplanted about the middle of} ‘covering arbors, walls, etc.; flowers large ay to a warm, sunny placeinthe garden.| and bell-shaped. (Bes cub IIS. caetssicsedesiesaue odes Pkt. 15 BALLOON VINE. ‘A rapid growing, handsome summer climb- COCCINEA. ‘ng annual, attaining a height of 10 to 15| Indica. This is a remarkably pretty annual feet, having smail white flowers, which elimber; foliage ivy-like, bright and luxu- are followed | by inflated seed vessels shaped riant; never troubled with insects, and ‘Jike small balloons ....2. 5, S80 --Pkt. 5) admirably adapted for trellises, arbors, ete. The small flowers are soon followed BRYONOPSIS. by numerous fruits 2 fnches long, which! A beautiful summer climbing annual, with} turn to brilliant scarlet, spotted with VARIEGATED LRAF palmate, leaves; fts yellow flowers are fol-| white, rendering the vine very pretty. Se lowed by pretty, cherry-like, green fruits, TOME ses ce aes: oo Sorte es sete: ook Pkt. 10 which change to bright scarlet marbled With white. Height, 10ft......... -»-Pkt. 5 CONVOLVULUS. CALAMPELIS. (*‘ Morning Glory.” ) A well-known beautiful.annual climber, | _The*well-known Morning Glories; splendid about 10 feet high. Trained to a treltis| Climbing plants; unequuled for rapidity of or south wall it is an ornamental object |& growth and profusion of bloom; annuals throughout the summer, its bright orange | @ttaining a height of 30 to 50 ft tabular flowers contrasting effectively iy White.... 5 Blue... .. .5 Striped... .5) the delicate green of the foliage ..... . Pkt. Rose ..... 5 Blood Red.. 5 Mixed,... 5 Aureus Superbus.. A smaller flowerin ng “CANARY BIRD ? VINE. sort, with flowers of golden yellow..... 10} A rapid growing summer climbing annual, | Variegated Leaf Morning Glory. (Ipomau | growing 10 to 15 {t. high It will cover Marmorata.) Foliage beautifully striped | trellis work in the most graceful manner,| and variegated, flowers of various colors. | producing hundreds of its pretty fringed (COLEUS ta ore. eS Ph Rte 10 | bright yellow flowers. which resemble a For Dwarf or Bedding Morning Glorirs. sce canary bird with expanded wings ....Pkl. 10 page C4. CEPHALANDRA. For Convolvulus Mauritanicus, see page $7 Scarlet Fruited, Palm Leaved Climber. | ‘CIWS : hE Palmata. A Leautiful South African elimber, cl cU MIS. Leite growing rapidly, about 30 ft. high. The (** Snake Cucumber.” ) ¢ bY Py vines are long, slim and straight, bearing | Flexuosus. Rapid growing summer climber, | ny a very large palmated, light green jeaves.{ an annual attaining a hoight of abouts ft., ER: Flowers ‘large reddish orange, succeeded} with curious fruits 3 ft. long, which, when | by small, bright carmine, cucumber- -shaped| allowed to fully ripen, can be kept COU Stace emee Seger lbare tt ergree 2a ]t eCUPIOBIERES, LAU oust ees IT, ete Pri. | io Refer to the Index (2d page Cover) for Flower Seeds you cannot readily find. | 8 a HINESE LOOFA GOURD. CYPRESS VINE. Summer climbing annuals 15 to 20 ft. high, with delicate feathery foliage and star-. shaped; borne in clusters. White........... 5 Rose..... -0-0 Pitt. 5 Scarlet...........5 Mixed............ 5 Ivy Leaved Cypress. A variety with heart- shaped leaves and scarlet flowers...... DOLICHOS. Ths Egyptian or Hyacinth Bean; annual climbing plants of rapid growth; bearing large clusters of showy flowers; purple or white. 10 feet. Purple....... Bar White...... Pkt. 5 Mixed Colors................ eba66d080C GOURDS. Summer climbers of exceedingly rapid growth and luxuriant foliage, for covering arbors, etc. ; they bear fruits known as ‘‘Or- namental Gourds” which, when allowed to fully ripen on the vines, can be kept for months as curiosities. 10 to 30 ft. (See cut.) Gourd, Chinese Loofa, Sponge or Dish Rag. Large yellow flowers followed by long green fruits, which form -inside a tough fibrous mass, and, when seeds and. shell are removed, is popular for. bathing, being much superior to a sponge and more durable. -(See cut.).. ... 1.2.00: Pkt. 10 Dipper-shaped.. 5 White Nest Egg.. 5 Gooseberry............- Sdcoh Saneone Ob0C Hercules’ Club. Green fruits 2 to 5 ft. long 5 Serpent Gourd. Carmine fruits 3 to6 ft. I’g 5 Mixed, small ornamental varieties..... 5 Mixed, large ornamental varieties...... 5 Imported collection of 12 separate sorts, 50 cts. HUMULUS. Japonicus. (Japan Hop.) Probably the most rapid climber grown; in 3 or 4 weeks’ time attaining a height of 20 to 30 feet; resem- bling the common hop, but, being an annual, attains full perfection the first season. The foliage is luxuriant, making a dense covering. Itis one of the best plants for eovering verandas, trellises, etc. Heat, drought and insects do not trouble it.. 10 IPOM@EA. Rapid growing summer climbers, among our prettiest for covering trellises, pillars, -etc. Most rapid and luxuriant for warm sunny situations in the garden during the summer. Large beautiful flowers. (See cut.) ie Burridgi. Rose and crimson........ Pkt. 5 Coccinea. (ela Ipomea.) Scarlet flowers Limbata. Violet, edged white, rosethroat, 10 Refer to the Index (2d page Cover) for Flower Seeds you ca 8 pingers Blooming the Fst Season DS. \ ORNAMENTAL GOURDS IPOMGA—Continued. Grandiflora. “The Moon Flower" or “Evening Glory.” One of the grandest- summer climbers grown, bearing immense pure white fragrant flowers in great pro- fusion, opening in the evening and remain- ing open until noon the following day, and if cloudy all day. (See cut.)............ 10 | New Hybrid Moonflower. The flowersare 5 to 7 inches across and bloom about 30 days sooner, opening earlierin theevening. Foliage and flowers vary in form on differ- ent plants, some flowers being scalloped, others perfectly round, others star-shaped ; the foliage also varies from the original shape to oak-leaved and heart-shaped forms, thus adding charm and interest to this grand climber. (See cut.)......... 16 Large Flowering Ipomceas, Mixed sorts, 10- apres collection of 10 separate Ipomeas, cts. For greenhouse Ipomeas, see page 87. LOASA. Mixed. Annual climbers, 6 feet high, with curious flowers of orange, scarlet or WIIGO S/ctelsle's'o/alefe stots oiciotetelcteleleletnreteys alae Laitoel Ot ‘MINA, Lobata. Rapid and luxuriant annual summer \climber, 15 to 20 feet high. Flowers, 15 to. 25 in number, borne on graceful spikes. Color rosy crimson, changing to orange and cream. (See cut.)............ Pkt. 15 MOMORDICA,. (Balsam Apple.) Luxuriant annual climbers, 15 to 20 feet high, with large leaves, making densé shade. The inconspicuous flowers are soon followed with very ornamental, large fruits of orange or copper color, which burst and expose an interior of red, which is highly effective. BALSAMINA.. (Balsam Apple.) Orange PEULUS No oeleittets So sieieisietate eeeletots se0ece Pkt. 5 IA. (Balsam Pear.) Coppery scarlet colored fruits......... lc aipowsaie 5 Involucrata. (New Red Balsam Apple.) A beautiful new variety. The flowers are very large, creamy white dotted with black, and the males pure white with red. pistils. These are succeeded by sulphur yellow fruits 2 inches long. which change to scarlet; when ripe they burst and show the seeds of blood-red color. Asthe fruits and flowers are borne on the vine’ at the same time, the ya is gorgeous..., 25 not readily find, SES Pfimbers Blooming NASTURTIUMS. Tall or Climbing Varieties. Beautiful and luxuriant annual climbers, Yor trellises and arbors; of easiest culture, bea their gorgeous flowets in profusion Patil Killed by frost. | 6 to 10 tt. THUNBERGIA, FIISt oeas0l. SWEET PEAS. No praise is needed for these lovely, deliciously perfumed annual climb- ers, further than to state that they have become unusually popular. They are now **the fashionable flower,” and little bunches of them worn, carried or in vases are seen Os Pit.| continually. 4106 ft. high. (See cut. mall Roee......25. 5. Orange.....25¢. 6 y Paster’ eetalcee Purple.........25c. 5. Crimson....25¢. 5) Scarlet Invincible: Scarlet......,...25 5 Chocolate.....25¢. 5. Searlet....:20¢. 5) Adonis. Carmine rose...,.......+. Py a Kine Theodore. Maroon............30¢. 5| Butterfly. White, laced blue....:.... 23 5 Yellow; spotted crimson.......... «230 5) Crown Blushs 133.0275. ..8 5 Demon “Yellow ...-- .cccescccvees ..:23¢. 5| Princess Beatrice. Rose..........¢. 5 O«+#6 Scarlet,‘Hamed purple *.........-...25¢. 5| Painted Lady. Rose and white...... 25 5 Straw. Striped Scarlet....... -..25¢. 5/| Indigo King. Rich indigo blue...... 9% 5 oy ee py pee Jeeeeee RAO WENRES. 3s cos Jo mptoratapcus ss sess 5% 5 Scarlet and Gold. Yellow foliage; flowers | Black Purple..........cccecseseecees 5% 65 crimson scarlet; strikingly effective... 15|Red Striped........ seals. BEsIGHe ss 25 5 Mixed Colors. Oz., 15c.: W., $1.25...... 5| Pairy Queen........ ce. cee esc neues ae ee Imported collection of 13 climbing varices, | Vesuvius. Spotted violet and rose..:.. 5 ca. ? Invincible Carmine. Carmine.......25 5 For Tom Thumb Nasturtiums, see page 68. | Mixed Colors. Per Ib., 75¢....... +15. 5 Lobb’s Nasturtiumis. Tropeclum Lobbianum, The leaves and flowers are somewhat smaller than the ordinary Tall Nasturtiums (offered above), but their greater profusion renders them superior for trellises, arbors, for hanging over vases, rock-work, etc.; the flowers are of unusual brilliancy and richness; they are alsu splendid for winter decoration in the greenhouse and conservatory. seared Brilliant. Rich scarlet........seeceeeeee L Spitfire. Fi red *enee eee aeeanedes 10 Triomphede Gand. Orange scarlet..... 10 Roides Noirs. Black....-.....cceeeees - 10 Napoleon. Yellow, striped rosy scarlet. 10 Primrose Yellow. (Asa Gray.).........-- 15 Tropzolum Lobbianum. Mixéd Sorts. 10 PHYSIANTHUS. (Cruel Plant.) Albens. A rapid growing perennial climber (bud y grown as an annual) with quan- tities of pure white fragrant flowers, much like asingle tuberose, which entrap insects. These are followed by large handsomé seed pods; it is also very useful for greenhouse decoration, 20feet (Seecut.)....Pkt. 10 THUNBERGIA ALATA. Rapid growing annual climbers, 4 to 6 feet high, splendid for trailing over trellises, fences, etc., beautiful flowers borne in profu- Sion; buff, white, orange, ete. (See cut.) REN Color Gissc ids actvscbiess aes’ Pkt. £5 Imported collection of 12 aéparate varieties, 50 cis.; 6 varieties, 25 cta. Eckford’s New Large Flower: ing Sweet Peas. When properly grown are nearly double the size of the ordinary varieties, of perfect form, and present combinations in markings and colors heretofore unknown in this ex- uisite flower. ardi Crimson scarlet, distinet..-. 10 Queen of England. Grand large white. 10 Apple Blossom. Soft pink.........64.. - 10 Queen of the Isles. Rose, purple, scarlet BI WER A ENON, ode pascnensceheuthe J 10 Grand Blue. Bright blue and violet..%10 Duchess of Edinburgh. Scarlet and crim- son, splashed white; wings rose...... s 10 Delight. Creamy white, suffused pink. 10 Splendor. Rich pinkish rose, shaded with crimson; superbly distinct........... 10 The Queen. Light:‘rosy pink standard; wings light mauve. ........ceeseeneees 10 Princess of Wales. Shaded and striped mauve on white ground...........0005 10 Lottie Eckford. An exquisite new variety OL fine farm aircon a 4 a ae Pink standard, blush Wings; singularly delicate and pretty.. 10 Eckford’s Large Flowering Sweet Peas, Mixed Colors. 10 ets. per pkt.; 50 cts. oz.; $1.00 4 Ib. Collections of 6 named varieties of Eckford’s Large Flowering Sweet Peas, 50 cis.; 12 va- rieties, $1.00. Refer to the Index (2d page Cover) for Flower Seeds you cannot readily find. FLOWER SEEDS. SWEET FEA, TYPE OF LARGE FLOWEEING. 78 PETER HENDERSON & CO.—UNRIVALED FLOWER SEEDS. oa Se MA PEN | STuat has igs varieties Catalogued under this heading are all perennials, i.e., lasting for several years, and are all hardy with the exception of a few sorts specially men- tioned, which till require protection in cold latitudes. Weare glad to note that there is a rapidly increasing taste for this class of plants; scarcely any care is needed . in their cultivation, and after they are up and established they continue to grow in veatity for years. They relieve the stiff formality of lawns and gardens decorated with only “'pedding plants,” and transmit an indescribable harmony and refinement impossible with- outthem. Besides, they are valued for cutting for summer bouquets. Full cultural direc— tions given on each packet. ACHILLEA. ARABIS. Ptarmics fl. pl. A free flowering hardy per-| Alpina. Dwarf hardy perennial, producing: ennial, about 18 inches high, producing a| tufts of flowers of pure white very early in wealth of purest white double flowers| thespring. Succeeds wellin dry situations. through summer and autumn....PH. 15] 36 ft..-.lecccccsccccccsccevcvccsees tht, 10 ACONITUM. ARMERIA. Napellus. Free growing, handsome, hatdy (Sea Pink.) perennial plants, with dark blue flowers, | Maritima. Highly ornamental dwarf hardy’ orne in abundance on tall spikes; a guod| ~~ perennial plants, growing freely in almost plant forbordersand clumps. 4ft. Pkt. 5] any soil; fine for edgings; rose-colored ADONIS flowers. B48 VpanGODODUSOOOUOCUCORE H.> 10 le ile Vernalis. Spring flowering Adonls. A ASPERULA. charming hardy perennial, with large yel-| Odorata. (Sweet Woodruff.) Very pretty low showy flowers. Height, 9inches.. 10} dwarf hardy plant, much eee for its For annual Adonis, see page 60. deli pital odor, whlch, when wilted. is» muse. 6 new-mown hay, and when kept ALYSSUM (Hardy). among clothes imparts an agreeable ce peat hatdy uitéle spreading plants about| fume to them. Flowers white. Pk, 10 dere hig 3 Nery showy for permanent bor- BOCCONIA. For annual Sweet Alyssum, see page 60. | Taponica or Cordata. Stately foliage plants Wiersbecki: Summer blooming; yellow. 5 Pee nia y lareey semper 5 Saxatile Compacta. Spring blooming; dwart; golden yellow. 3% ft. ....0665 5 COREOPSIS. aay eae *Porsnnlals grown, forming tall plants 3 to Coronaria, Mixed. Very showy hardy plants : ’ about 1 foot high, with large showy seucer-| jon4sGnig during te anak lage Rowe shaped flowers of hundreds of shades‘of| 4..°>¢ bright golden yellow. Unequaled COLOR onic eae aR a 10 for cutting; grows anywhere ......Pkt. 10 AQUILEGIA. (Columbines.) For annual Calliopsia, see page 62. Very handsome, ornamental hardy plants, growing 1 to 8 feet high; of easy cultivation CAMPANULA. and bearing in profusion large flowers of (Bell Flowers.) novel shape and in great variety of color.| Well-known hardy favorites, bearing large: The stems rise about two feet high and] bell and saucer-shaped flowers in profusion; carry from 50 to 80 blossoms. (See cut.) -| well adapted for borders and for pot culture. Double White...5. Double Mixed. Pkt. 5/P is, Mixed. A grand sort, known Double Striped. Red and white........ as the Ber Reel Bell Flower.” Colors. h o1st Single Mixzed..,............ seyret cnet Ss blue or white. Plants grow about 4 feet Rose-Colored. Oharming rose-colored.. 25] high in elegant pyramidal form....PH. 5 Golden Spurred. (Chrysantha.) Beautiful|} Rotundifolia, Mixed. ‘Blue Bell or Hair long yellow spurred flowers......... -»- 10] Bell.” Little dwarf plants 4 to 12 inches. White Spurred. (Chrypastha alba.) Pure} high, bearing pretty bell-shaped flowers snow-white, with long spurs....... «... 25| of blue or white.,,.........05.- shure 10 Grigor’s Hybrid Glandulosa. Immense flow-|Punctata. Large, pendulous, bell-shaped ers of richest ultramarine blue, surmounted| flowers, white, dotted and striped with red. by five short petals of purest white with! Produced the entire season. 134 ft. high. delicate azure blue spots............. wy ADI e KSEE Ctlke) rarole elalele\elplolaleicivleloln\o'e\sialeisisisteletvvale Nake Refer to the Index (2d page Cover) for Flower Seeds you cannot readily finc.. CAMPANULA PUNOTATA. CANDYTUFT GIBBALTICA. CANTERBURY BELL. Very ornamental garden plants of the easiest culture; hardy biennial. - 244 feet high, producing large, nodding and charming bell-shaped flowers of many exquisite shades. Single Striped. Blue, striped white. Pkt. 10 Single Mixed. Rose, blue, white,etc... 6 Double Mixed. Ruse, blue, white, etc.. 5 “CUP AND SAUCER” CANTERBURY BELLS. (C. Calycanthema.) A comparatively new race. The flowers are large, of beautiful colors, resembling in shape meee wet acup and saucer. (See cut, page 54.) M Campanula Calycanthema, Mixed. Pkt. 10 — -—Rosea: Beautiful rose color... 15 — — Striped. (See Novelties.)...... . 25 CANDYTUFT (HARDY). Handsome, compact-growing hardy per- ennial plants, admirably adapted for the front rows of borders or forlow clumps or beds; very valuable for early decoration. Sempervirens. White. 1ft........ Pkt. 10 Gibraltica. Showy, large-growing, red, rose and white. 1to2ft. (See cut.)... 10 For annual Candytuft, see page 63. CERASTIUM. Tomentosum. ‘“SnowinSummer.” Hardy perennial trailing plants, 1 ft. high, and silvery white foliage. Largely used as edgings for summer flower beds and as ground-work for carpet bedding. Large BUTT OWNERS oe 5° ocr nit enon Ay 2s Pkt. 10 CHRYSANTHEMUM. Latifolium or Maximum. The Great White ** Moon-Penny” Daisy. One of our finest hardy perennials, forming bushy plants about two feet high, which are literally covered with large, pure white flowers threeinchesacross. Theyare highly prized for cutting purposes and last in water for fully a week in perfect condition. They flower in the late summer and are very effective for garden. (See cut.)..... Pkt. 25 For other Chrysanthemums, see pages 64 and 84. DICTAMNUS. (Burning Bush, or Gas Plant.) . Fraxinella. Forming dense bushes 2% feet high, with lemon-scented foliage. The sezDS Hardy Flowers for Permanent Situations. PETER HENDERSON & GCO.—UNRIVALED FLOWER SEEDS. DELPHINIUM. flowers are borne in long spikes during June and July, and are also very fragrant. An interesting feature of the plant is that the vapor given off on a warm evening, if ignited, produces a bright flash. Red Flowering..15. White Flowering. 1: DELPHINIUM. (Hardy Lar: r8.) These hardy ‘Dolphin Flowers” are very handsome and well-known perennials with splendid flowers and curlously cut leaves; for permanent beds and borders they are indispensable. Bran onianum. (New Musk-Scented Lark- -) Flowers 1 to 2 inches across; light blue and purple, with a black centre emit- ting a powerful musky odor. Plant coehy. 2 6 to 12 inches high..... Din en Pkt. Grandiflorum Flore Pleno. Flowers in long spikes, very double, and of rare beauty for cutting for vases. Charming colors, rang- ing through shades of blue from delicate porcelain and white to dark violet..... 25 (Hardy Yellow Larkspur.) Sulphur yellow. Plant of branching habit, 314 to 4\ ft. high, bearing spikes of 40 to 50 blos- soms, each 1 inchin diameter, flowering =22, 45 « Zalil.” from June till August....... ....... erianum. Pale blue flowers, 1 to 2 inclies'aqracee eae s cose os fee eee t 10 (Giant Bee Larkspur.) Sto 646 25 ‘*Le Mastodonte.” Large blue flowers. Formosum. Blue, white centre,2to3ft. 5 Nudicaule. Large scarlet flowers, 114 ft. 10 Finest Mixed Single Hybrids 5 For annual varieties, see Larkspurs, page 66- DIANTHUS or PINKS. Hardy Perennial Warieties. Highly valued for the great beauty and fragrance of their flowers. These make splendid bushy plants, from 1 to 2 ft. high, for permanent beds and borders. Gardnerianus fl pL, Mixed. (Double Hardy Garden Pink.) Large fringed flowers. Pkt. 5 Plumarius fl pL, Mixed. (Double Pheasant's- Eye Pink-) Double fringed flowers ; fragrant and of white crimson or purple shades, spotted and variegated, 9 to 12 inches TL: Fae agape | Day 54 D2 RS 25 Scoticus, Mixed. (Scotch Paisley Pink.).. 50 Semperflorens Hybridus fl. pl. (Double tees Cask.) tee Boo. ost Ai ewes anaes alse 50 Plumarius, Mixed. (Feathered Pheasant's- Eye Pink.) Large single fragrant flowers of beautiful colors and finely fringed... 5 For annual Dianthus, see pages 65 and 58 Pane wn ewes Refor to the Index (2d page Cover) for Flower Seeds you cannot readily find. AS a eo ¢ & 4 = SSS ~ “8 var Hardy Fiowers DIGITALIS. (Foxglove.) Perfectly hardy plants 3 to 5 ft. high, and of the easiest culture; they aré very orna- mental, having long spikes of large showy flowers ranging through shades of purple, white, rose, yellow; some ee ey spotted. Mixed Colorsis. cece acto sm tact lets 5) Spotted Varieties only, Mixed......... 10 Monstrosa, Mixed Long spike of many flowers surmounted with one enormous flower; novel and beautiful. (See cuf.).. 15 DODECATHEON. (New Giant American Cowslip. Clevelandi. This beautiful Californian per- ennial throws up stems of flowers fully 1 foot high, these being surmounted with from 6to 10 large, beautiful, Cyclamen-like flowers of violet blue, with yellow and black centre. It is perfectly hardy, and a ‘beautiful plant for partially shaded sit- uations. (See cut.)....... sive swiss Pkt. 25 GEUM. Atrosanguineum fl. pl. Showy hardy. per- ennial with brilliant scarlet double flowers borne in clusters on long stems; fine for at.~ ——_ —o———_—_——— Dodecathcon Cleveland. cuttings) 1gft. high)... 2/0: -.- mele Pkt. 10 Eee GLAUCIUM. Luteum. (Horned Poppy.) Silvery leaved hardy perennial plants, 1 to 2 ft. high, with remarkably bright yellow flowers produced in great abundance all the sum- mer; very effective border plant....Pkt. 5 GOLDEN ROD. America’s National Flower. The favorite yellow wild beauty, hardy perennial, 2 to 3 FEB ERIM o ois clo suse avo sie levousreis olsVerscole heaters Pki. 5 GYNERIUM. (Pampas Grass.) A most noble and beautiful lawn plant, grow- ing 6 to 10 feet high, bearing large, white, woolly plumes in the autumn; for specimen clump and sub-tropical effect this is indis- pensable; in the north it will require protec- tion, or they can be kept over in frames.. 15 HIBISCUS. (Marsh Mallows.) Strong-growing hardy perennials, about 4 feet high, of very easy culture and exceed- ingly showy; the large cup-shaped flowers ‘frequently measure6inchesacross. (See cut. Coccineus. Bright scarlet.......... PK Californicus. White flowers, with deep car- mine centre. One of the most valuable plants of recent introduction. (Seecut.) 10 LOBELIA CARDINALIS, HONESTY. (Lunaria biennis.) The **Moonwort.” A hardy biennial of pyramidal form, two feet in height. The flowers are purple, followed by the trans- parent silvery seed pods, so much sought after for dried winter bouquets ....Pkt. 10: New Variegated Satin Flower or Honesty. A strikingly handsome variety, the foliage being distinctly variegated with green and Whiten eres AbuSenAMSS Hoadeccar ae . 25 HOLLYHOCK. Henderson’s Superb Double. One of our grandest summer and autumn flowering plants, hearing long spikes of double flowers, 3to4inchesacross. Hardy biennial, 5 to 8 ft. high. The seed we offer has been saved from our unrivaled collection of choicest improved double varieties. (See cut.) Double White...... 15. Pink.......Pkt. 15 Double Salmon.....15. Crimson....... 15 Canary Yellow.....15. Maroon....... 15 White, Violet Centre................- .. 15 Fine Mixed. Includes many colors..... 10 Extra Choice Mixed. From Chater’s col- Weetion citevecsraisftrer reise Mats eee ees 15 Japanese Tokio. A most beautiful Japanese variety, bearing large double flowers twelve to fifteen inches in circumference; very distinct and picturesque, the petals being beautifully frilled, of a rich wine mnaroon at the base, shading to cherry red, and broadly edged with white 25 Crimson Pyramid. ~It grows only 12 to 18 inches high, and produces glowing crimson semi-double flowers from June to Septem- DOT ore cioctete olevonte desoysk Ta See 35 Imported collection of 12 separate sorts, $1.25. Imported collection of 6 separate sorts, 75 cts. LAVENDER. An ornamental hardy perennial, growing from 1 to 2 feet high, bearing long spikes of fragrant blue flowers................ Pkt. 5 LOBELIA. Hardy Warieties. Tall-growing hardy perennials, 2 to 4 ft. high, with showy spikes of richly colored flowers; for permanent beds and horders they are indispensable. Cardinalis. ‘Cardinal Flower.” Long spikes of intense scarlet flowers; one of the most brilliant plants in cultivation; suitable for all situations, even succeeding on the shady side of a house. 4ft. (See cut.) 10 Mixed Hardy Hybrids. Contains many Leautiful varieties: -o..- 4: aati 23 4 For annual Lobelius, see page 67. eer eeeeee Refer to the Index (2d page Cover) for Flower Seeds you cannot readily find. rote PLATYCODON jf MAREISI. pile SEEDS OF LYCHNIS. Chalcedonica. The scarlet Lychnis, an old PeMMANENt vitUatlons. |e PETER HENDERSON & CO.—UNRIVALED FLOWER SEEDS. PENTSTEMON. Beautiful garden perennials, growing from garden favorite, deserving a place in every | 2 to 3 ft. high, with white, pink, scarlet or garden ; very hardy, growing 3 to 4 high, bearing heads of bright scarlet ROWOIBLs «2 ast ans 8 -bieaee esas Pkt. 10 For Haageana varieties, see page 67. MIMULUS—Hardy. Among the most ornamental hardy garden flowers, upright growth; 2 to 3 ft. high; showy and profuse bloomers for borders. Mixed Hardy Varieties. 1 to3 ft... Pkt. 10 PZEONY. Double Mixed. Grand hardy, herbaceous plants, well-known ornaments of our gar- dens, with large double flowers of various colors. 2 ft. high.............. o-eoF kt. 10 HARDY PRIMROSES. Beautiful low-growing, early spring flow- ering plants, fine for rockeries, borders, pot culture, etc.; the flowers are borne in um- bels or clusters on the top of stalks about 4 to 6 inches long. The Cowslip and English Primroses are perfectly hardy, but the other varieties should be protected in cold latitudes or be grown during the winter in frames. Cowslip. Mixed Colors. (Primula Veris.) The well-known favorite English Cowslip, flowering early inspring. 3 ft....Pkt. 5 aril Fine Mixed. (Primula Auricula.) Unibels of fragrant flowers, of many rich colors. 4 Polyanthus. Early blooming for spring flower beds or pot culture; the large round flowers are borne on stalks 8 inches tall........... 10 Duplex Mixed. (Hose in Hose.) One flower SSARAANSSE AUS PUSOURIION clos arse tn bie betes meee 25 Japanese Primrose. (Japonica.) Mixed. One of the most beautiful. Flowers 1 in. across, of shades of crimson, maroon, lilac, pink, white, etc., on stems 1 to 2ft. high... 15 ish Primrose. (Primula Vulgaris.) The old favorite common yellow Primrose, now so popular and fashionable in England. 10 Siberian Primrose. (Primula Cortusoides. Deep rose ; beautiful and free flowering 1 Rose Colored Alpine Primrose. (Primula Rosea.) A new hardy variety and a perfect gem. it throws up spikes, sometimes as many as 12 toa plant, 4 to 6 inches high, in the spring, each spike surmounted with heads of from 6 to 16 large blossoms, 1 inch across, of a charming bright rosy car- mine with yellow eye.. .........-..... 25 For Greenhouse varieties of Primula,see page 86. er ee ft. | blue flowers and markings, 10. Large Plow- Sout et ts 2 ee eee er oe 25 PHLOX DECUSSATA. Magnificent hardy flowering plants, grow- ing into strong bushes from 2 to 3 ft. high, bearing immense heads of large waxy flow- ers of lovely shades of color. (See cut.) Hardy Phloz. Fine mixed varieties.Pk. 10 Large Flowering Hybrids. Mixed..... 25 For Phlox Drummondi, see page 70. PLATYCODON. ( Wahlenbergia.) Large Plowering. Mixed colors. The large flowered Chinese Bell Flower; showy hardy perennial, about a foot high, bear- ing large, broad, bell-shaped white, blue or pink flowers; very handsome for gar- den decoration in the summer and fall. 10 Mareisi. It grows sturdy and compact bush, its many branches bearing numbers of beautiful, large, open, bell-shaped flow- ers ofarich violet blue. The appearance of the plant in bloom is exquisite. (See cut.) 25 POPPIES—Hardy. For permanent beds these brilliant large flowering hardy Poppies stand unrivaled; the flowers average 6 to 9 inches across, and 0| are simply grand when in flower; the plants )| are robust growers, 3 to 4 ft. high. (See cut.) New Hybrid Oriental Containing charm- ing new colors: pink, blotched purple, blood red, blotched black, glowing scarlet, reddish orange, salmon, etc......: Pkt. 25 Bracteatum. Orange scarlet....../..... 10 Orientale. Dark scarlet, purple spots... 10 For Annual Poppies, see pages 70 and 71. PYRETHRUM. Valuable hardy border plants, throwing up numerous stems about 2 feet high, each sur- mounted with large flowers 3 or 4 inches” across, of bright colors, such as rose, flesh, pink, white, crimson, ete. They remain in bloom a long time. (See Pes Single Large Flowering Hybrids, Mixed, 10 Double “ uw “ 25 Roseum. (Persian Insect Powder Plant.) ey GOMMs Sie secs set 4 cS cic Sauce se 10 Cinerarizfolium. (Dalmatian Insect Pow- oe sy ey OLE) GAANE Fee. 10 For Pyrethrum, “‘ Golden Feather.” see page 71. Refer to the Index (2d page Cover) for Flower Seeds you cannot readily find. > =~? sts * 81 82 PETER HENDERSON & CO.—UNRIVALED FLOWER SEEDS. by 4 OEY SWE U WaLlzamM SEEDS Qi j , or Haldy Flowers for Permanent Situations. Ng ROSE. : SWEET ROCKET. Hardy, Double Mixed. Flowers theseeond: | Mfixed Colors. Fragrant purple and white | year, hardy perennial. 3to6ft....Phé 15 flowers, hardy perennial. 2 to 3 ft... Pkt. & Monthly Tea, Double Mixed. -Halt hardy SWEET WILLIAM perennial. 2to4ft..... ive Cla/ees eioiate Pome) : Mew Hybrid Polyantha Roses. These’ (Dianthia Barbatus.) Hardy plants about 1 foot high of extreme ‘beautiful roses will flower throughout the t > summer until frost; from seed sown early | richness and variety of color, and also delic, in the spring. Flowers of various colors, | Clously sweet-scented ; for clumps or bord ko plant can surpass this old favorite. ( cut most of them double, although a few of th it i-doubl a le. +) Se tree ee ees ores Henderson's Perfection, Single Mixed’ colors. a roe ee we : - Mixed. ‘New Climbing Polyantha Roses. New, Large flowering. Extra cheice....: Pk. 15 ; handsome, hardy, climbing rose8, of very Single DEI (0: ec LU te cee a vigorous and branching habit, flowering | Double Mixed....... .....,.......... .. 10 profusely in bouquet-like elusters through-. Henderson’s Perfection, Double Mixed. out. the summer.’ Mixed eolorac...:-.. 25 Large flowering. Extra choice........ 2 - Imported collection of 12 separate sorts, 75 cts. RUDBECKIA. TRITOMA. (Texas Cone Flower.) (Red Hot Roker Plant.) Uvaria. Splendid hardy perennial plants, admirably adapted for single clumps on the lawn or among shrubbery, where its tall spikes of orange red flowers make an effective display from August until Decem- ber. (See eut.)........ Bence ve... PK. 10 VALERIAN. Newmanii. This robust-growing perennial | grows 2 ft. high; is.very popular for border decoration. Itisof the easiest possible cul- ture, and.bears very large golden yellow flowers,:3.to 4 inches across, with velvety maroon centre cone. (See cut.)..... -Pkt, 15 ‘Far annual Rudbeckias, see page 71, ROMNEYA COULTERI. Great White California ’Poppy. A fine perennial of stately beauty, flowering from July until November. :Valuable as a eut | flower, lasting well in water; of delicate primrose-like perfume. Our collector writes : “«TIf you could only see these piants, now in bloom, I am sure you would agree with me that there is no finer perennial grown. At Jrrat I took them to be large single white Pao- nies, as they resemble them very much in foti- age as well’as in the flowers; the latter ate large (4 to 5 inches across), pure white, with a fine bunch of yellow stamens. The planis attain a height here of 6 to 8 feet.” It will be hardy south of Washington, but north of that latitude it will require eold green- | house protection in winter. (See cut.). . 15 SCABIOSA, Caucasica. Extract from the’ ‘‘Garden*: One of the handsomest hardy perennials YUCCA, and should be grown by every one, if only (Adaniv’s Needle or Spanish Bayonet.) for its flowers for cutting, as they last a | Pilamentosa. A very desirable hardy perene SINGLE VIOLET. The ‘Sweet English Violet,” a favorite hardy little plant, 6 inches high, prized for its long continued bloom and its delicate odor. Light Blue...... « 10 Purple...... . Pkt, 10 White ....... Boge LUie a. CAS 5 Ager LU WALLFLOWER. Exquisitely fragrant long spikes of single or double flowers. : Single Large Flowering, Mixed... Pk, 5 Double Large Flowering, Mixed. ..... 10 Imported collection of 6 double sorts,“60 ets. & YUCCA FILAMENTORA. long time in water, and their peculiar, soft lilac blue shade is charming. The plants grow from 2 to feet high, formingaspread- | ing and dense plant, and thriving well in any open place in ordinary garden soil 15 For, annual Scabiosa, see page 72. nial, of picturesque and showy effect when grown as specimens on the lawn or in borders. The flowers are creamy white,’ very large bell-shaped, borne sometimes as many as 300 on a single spike ; grows freely’ in any soil; 4to6ft. high. (See cut.)..Pkt. 10. Rofer to the Index (2d page Cover) for Flower Seeds you cannot readily fiad. PETER HENDERSON & CO.—UNRIVALED FLOWER SEEDS. 83 hs ag as =

> C= Se = Te ‘to ~Ss * MBERS Under this heading we offer seeds of HARDY Climbing plants which are in- dispensable for permanent decoration of arbors, houses, walls, old trees, etc. Ampelopsis and Kenilforth Ivy cling from rootlets thrown out slong the stems and therefore are self-supporting and in consequence ex- tensively used for covering stone and brick houses, 5 a § walls, old trees, eto. Clematis trained over low GLdrm. shrubs is one of the most beautiful objects when in BRS bloom; and for picturesque beanty nothing can exceed that of the Fn Bignonia or Wistaria when twining around and through tree-tops, ; with suspending panicles of gay flowers. (For climbers which attain perfection the first season, see pages 75 to 77.) Full cultural directions given-on each packet. ABOBRA. Viridifiora. A pretty climber, growing about (10 feet high; the perennial roots should be kept over winter @ Dahlia ; foliage dark —— and glossy, flowers small but-fol- wed by bright scarlet fruits, which make the plant very effective. seer eetere Pkt. 10 ADLUMIA. (Mountain Fringe.or Alleghany Vine.) _ This charming climber is a hardy biennial. Seeds sown near an arbor or trellis in May will flower freely the following season with- Out further care; the foliage is beautiful and feathery, flowers rose-colored. 15 ft. Pk. 10 AMPELOPSIS. ( Boston or Japan Ivy.) Veitchii One of the most valuable of é6ur hardy climbing plants; it is exten- sively used for covering houses, clinging ony srs tenacity to wood as well as tick or stone, and in summer the leaves overlapping each other, formitg a dense Sheet of rich glossy green which in the Sutumn changes to the most gorgeous | Flammula. shades of crimson, scarlet and yellow; it grows ey from seed. (See cut.). Pkt. 10 Roylii new variety. Similar to “Veitchii,” but with larger foliage and of more rapid growth, and foliage more highly colored in autumn..... dpiawis'> spinal denen. ARISTOLOCHIA. ( Dutchman’s Pipe Vine.) One of our best hardy perennial olimbérs; it frequently grows 20 feet ina Season; leaves very large and luxuriant, quaking dense shade; the flowers are h yellow, curiously mottled,. in ‘shape very similar toa pipe....:. Pkt. 10 ASPARAGUS. Broussoneti . Beautiful hardy perennial climber, 10 feet, with feathery foliage and ecarlet berries ; in the autumn this is avery. ornamental object..........+ oee+-Pkt, 101 Bi BIGNONIA. ( Trumpet Creeper.) Grandiflora. Hardy climber of rapid and luxuriant growth; 40 to 60 feet high, and «very picturesque and effective grown on old trees, arbors, walls, etc. . Handsome large clusters of orange red flowers.... 10 tg. CLEMATIS. Paniculata. One of the finest hardy species in cultivation. Of robust habit, climbing about 12 feet high, and covered from the ground to the summit with pure white, de- liciously fragrant flowers, so freely pro- duced asto completely hide the foliage. In September the flowers are followed by retty seed pods of bronzy red. (See Bee Large Flowering Mixed (Jackman’s). Flowers 3 to 4inches across, of charming shades of blue, white, purple, etc...... 25 Coccinea. Tubular flowers of waxy vermil- ion, interior yellow...... AREER Ae emt . Bell-like flowers of exquisite pale blue and white; very fragrant.......... 15 Fragrant white feathery flowers, in clusters; much admired for its grace. 10 KENILWORTH INY. Hardy little climber, 3 to 6 feet high, clings to walls, etc., and @ valuable trailing plant for hanging baskets, vases, etc..... Pkt. 10 LATHYRWUS. (Hardy Sweet Peas.) Latifolius, Hardy Slimbers, growing’ to 8 feet high when trained on a trellis; the flowers are borne in large clusters, —— Red, White or Mixed......... ..... 10 Splendens. ‘The Pride of California.” Brilliant rosy red... ......: merry iar 10 CHINESE WISTARIA. Of luxuriant and rapid growth, bearig in the spring immense panicles: of purple or white flawers pene in great profusion. Height, 50 to 75 feet. MC... 10c. White, Fragrant..Pkt. 10 Refer to the Index (2d page Cover) for Flower Seeds you cannot readily find. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI. AGN HOUSE - Tho seeds we offer under this heading include some of the most important and beautiful — of our flowering and ornamental-leaved plants for the decoration of the window garden, cons servatory or greenhouse. In addition to the varieties here given, many others are frequently — grown from seed for the same purpése—notably, Calendula, p. 62, Chrysanthemums, yp. 64, Geraniums, p. 66, Lobelia, p. 67, Oxalis, p. 68, Mignonette, p. 68, Musa, p. 68, Petunias, Full cultural directions are given on each packet. Pp. 70, etc, ABUTILON. Beautiful perennial plants for nhouse and window culture, blooming 10st con- tinually winter and summer; also succeeding wellin the open groundinsummer. Flowers bell-shaped, 1to2inches across. Red, white, rose, orange, etc. 2to 4 ft. Finest Mixed Varieties....,.......+Fkt. 25 ACACIA. Finest Mixed. Handsome half hardy per- with large clusters of bright flowers. Pk. 10 ACHIMENES. These are'splendid and profuse summer blooming plants for the conservatory or warm window decoration; height, 1 foot; flowers of many charming colors, ranging through all shades from white to crimson, including many beautifully spotted. Finest Mixe ARALTIA. Sieboldi, Beautiful foliage plant, with large leathery deep green palm-like leaves, of peeat value as a decorative plant for green- ouse or window garden in winter, or for the lawn .in summer; tropical appearance, perennial, 2 to 4 feethigh..........Pkt. 15 AZALEA. Mixed Varieties. Showy winter flowering shrubs for greenhouse; large beautiful flowers, tender perennial, l to 4 ft, Pkt. 25 BEGONIA. Magnificent flowering plants for pot cul- ture. becoming deservedly popular for garden hed- ding, flowering in the greatest profusion all summer. The individual florets will average from 6 to 9 inches in circumference, and are ofall colors. 1 foot. Tuberous Rooted, Single, Finest Mixed, 15 —— —Finest DoubleMixed.......... 25 -|Rex. Large ornamental leaves of dark green, bronze, gold, red, etc.............. rng OF Scharffiana. New species with large thick leaves resembling emerald green velvet ‘on the surface and deep purplish red under- neath; flowers large, pure white....... 25 CACTUS. Singular and beautiful tender perennials, CARNATIONS. greenhouse; the flowers of some are very beautiful and the foliage of others very curious and interesting. Mixed varieties. 25 CaLCEOLABIAS, ennial greenhouse shrubs, 3 to 6 ft. high, | ‘colors and delicious perfume. da eoeees dt sada, dace Slabs 50: The ‘tuberous rooted” varieties are | w adapted for pot culture in the window or. CALCEOLARIA. Gorgeous plants for greenhouse and window decoration ; the large, pocket-shaped flowers are borne in the greatest profusion through spring and summer; colors, yellow, maroon, crimson, etc.; spotted and blotchedin the most unique fashion. 11 feet. (Ste cut. Large Flowering, Spotted and ottlec Varieties, Mixed.................. Pkt. 50 Large Flowering, Self-colored, Mixed. Flowers of all one color.......... ine Vesuvius. Rich scarlet. (Sce Novelties.) a Rugosa, or Bedding Varieties, Mixed.. CARNATION. Indispensable plants for both pot culture in the greenhouse, window garden and open ground culture in summer; of innumerable 1 to 2 feet. Gee cut.) _ i es, Choicest Mixed. Flakes, fancy and selfs, very double, including crimson, rose, white, yellow, purple, striped and flaked with various colors.........Pkt. 50 Perpetual, or Tree Mixed. From a choice collection: Fine for winter flowering.. 50 Picotee, Choicest Mixed. Flowers all o one color, white or yellow; each petal, bordered with purple, red or rose...... 50 Le Favori. Rosy carmine.......-..esee Hermine. §now white...... Rendbo dence 215 Jean Sisley. Salmon yellow...-........ Grenadin. Very valuable for garden or pot culture, blooming fully three weeks earlier ‘than other Carnations. Habit dwarf and * compact, brilliant double scarlet flowers, 25 hite Grenadin Finest Double Mixed........... A od ny-O] Double Mixed. A small per cent. will come SINGIOs ces ces cee ieee donoodess 2) Marguerite. (See page 63.) Imported collection of 6 finest double Carna- tions, separate, 50 cts., or 12 for $1.00. CHRYSANTHEMUM, (Paris Daisies.) These are the “French Marguerites” or ‘sParis Daisies” so much grown for cut flowers. They make elegant pot plants for winter flowering and flower all summer in the garden. Bushy plants about 18 inches high. Frotescens Grandiflorum., White...Pk. 10 Comtesse de Chambord. Yellow....... 26 For Chrysanthemums flowering the first seae son, see page 64; for Hardy Soris, see page 79. Refer to the Index (2d page Cover) for Flower Seeds you cannot readily find. PETER HENDERSON & CO.—UNRIVALED FLOWER SEEDS. ==> CINERARIA. Me A eee rFlowerin ies. ost charming greenhouse plants, of dw gy eterno pe aba fe ececont habit. Their flowers are produced in oe Be plants for spring decoration for the conserva- Dees Eee aint Ga ke ees ein tory or window garden. The flowers measure | 8°T8°° : 2 y londad: Und 2 to 3 inches across, are of whité, blue, violet | CC?“Y Spotted, mottled and blended. Under and crimson shades, covering the plant with | the commonest culture they bloom continu- asheet of bloom. (See cut.) ously formonths. Il foot. (See cut.) Cineraria, Large Flowering Mixed. From Large Flowering, Choice Mixed...Pkt. 50 ; YT anti B. Light h th Amalthee. 4. Pure white; large violet-red blotch, fA, . B. Light orange-cherry, with @ dark carmine ground of the corolla velvety violet, the lower petals blotch en pure white ground. lightly tinted with Lilac in stripes. Mac-Mahon. C. Satin orange-colored cherry-rose, striped red; first-rate. = C. White, lightly striped with carmine- Pyramide. B. Handsome and perfect spike, broader at ; the lower part than at the top; large, well-expanded flow: John Bull, 4. White, slightly tinged with sulphur. ers of the brightest and most delicate orange-rose; plant Diamant. A. Flowers extra large, fleehy white, of 4 of medium height, exceptionally fine. remarkable freshness, throat ivory-white, blotched and Boi Leopold. #2. Blush rose, slightly suffused with streaked carmine, new color of exceptional distinctness, orange and shaded deep currant-red, white blotch. early flowering; @ magnificent plant. Shakespeare. A. White, very slightly suffused with CARMINE GLADIOLUS. ene pence Tony tecec Dumont D’Urville. A. -Very long spike; a bright ROSE AND PINK GLADIOLUS cherry, flaked and striped rich carmine; distinct puré white blotch, white stripe in the centre of each petal. Archduchess Marie-Christine. 4. White; slightly Eugene Soucket. ¢. Fine spike, bright carmine-rosé tinged with lilac, flamed rosy carmine; large flowers of color, relieved by a large white blotch and stripes, rising excellent form, very handsome spike. -from the intense colors at the edges of the petals; very * fine, effective variety. G€arnation. 4. Large well-expanded flowers ofa fleshy white color, profusely tinged at the edges with the richest Themis, B. -Fine spike of delicate satin-rose colored flowers, conspicuously flushed with carmine, cream-col carmine, the lower petals blotched purplish carmine; fine, jong, well-furnished spike. ored blotch; beautiful. President Lincoln. Blush white ground, suffused with Zenobia. B. Rose, slightly tinted with ‘violet, flamed with dark carmine, large white blotch feathered with face rose at the edges; lower petals heavily blotched and penciled with crimson. .- carmine; very fine. miramis. D. Carminé-rose on white ground, flamed Slizabeth. B. Dark rose, flamed with bright carmine- __ purple; large purple-carmine blotch with white stripes. with brightcarmine ; unrivaled variety. Engene Scribe. A. Flower very large and wide, perfect Sar CHERRY-RED and CRIMSON. tender rose, with blazed carmine-red. Achille. @. Beautiful currant-red, white stripe in the Bylvie. A. White, slightly edged with delicate cherry- middle of each petal. , rose, throat very clear; perfectly shaped flowers, showing: ck. D. Very long spike of large fl. cherry col., the ivory blotch to great advantage. slightly tinted with orange, blazed with red, centre very FLESH AND SALMON GLADIOLUS. well lighted, with a large pure white stain; a very fine Bicolore. #. Very distinct and striking variety, with variety. Le Tintoret. ¢. Finecherry-rose, flamed with carming large flowers of bright rosy salmon, with the exception of the lower petals, which are ivory-white, suffused with carmine blotch on yellow-tinted ground. _ Tose at the edges. Antonius. ¢. -Scarlet-cherry, slightly tinged with orangs, flamed carmine, pure white blotch. Gfalypso. D. Flesh-colored rose, streaked with rose and blotched carmine. Conquete. C. Large and fine fiower of bright ch red, with 8 conspicuous pure white blotch; upper pe' striped with delicate rose. fatma. C. Very large flowers of iyory-white ground, profusely striped and suffused with bright rusy salmon; violet blotch on creamy ground. GARNET AND AMARANTH RED. Hesperide. B. Profusely blotched and flaked bright Addison. 3B. Dark amaranth with white stripes. Constance. B. Of semi-dwarf habit, very vigoronts, Tosy salmon on 2 pure white ground; handsome spike of grand effect. producing regularly compact and-well-furnished spikes Feu Foliet. B. Well-opened-fiowers, with ivory-white of amaranth-red flowers, with a small creamy white throat, richly tinted and striped with carmine at the Africain. C. Entirely distinct variety-of quite a novel edges of the sepals. color, slaty brown on scarlet ground, streaked with scarlet Beduction. B. Splendid spike with rosy salmon-colored and pure white, with cdnspicuous white blotch; a darks flowers, very bright and open, of a delicate pearly rose, colored variety of remarkable effect ;. dense spike. throat very clear, with large white blotch, feathered car- mine. 7m YELLOW GLADIOLUS. SCARLET AND DAZZLING RED Chrysolora. This is the finest variety of its color in 6% istence; the spikes are large and perfectly shaped: color, Gen. Phil. Sheridan. Long spike of fire-red flowers of ® superb rich yellow, exquisitely threaded crimson at large size, a distinct white line running through each base of petals. petal, and a large pure white blotch on the lower; a re- Croesus. 5B. Very large flower, yellow, shaded darker markably showy variety. welt pe centre, flamed carmine at the edges, and Flambo t, B. Beautiful spike of 1 flowers, flory feathered amaranth-red on salmon ground. scarlet; very effective variety. Isaac Buchanan. C. Finest yéllow for massing. Martha Brenchleyensis. ¢. Bright vermilion-scarlet. Washington. 3. Light yellow, lower petals slightly tinged rose, large flowers, and fine spikes. General Sherman. Large, magnificent scarlet, fine spike. BUTTERFLY GLADIOLUS. rene cet and faked LEMOINE’S LARGE STAINED HYBRIDS. Myerbeer. C. Brilliant scarlet, flamed with vermilion Engeissiri. Very deep pink; lower potals blotched rte neniti real blotch. bright maroon. Romulus. 4. Very brilliant dark red, large pnroy 4 omen er erbanconn Ts (Enfant de Nancy. Flowers medium sized, purplish white blotch, whitelines on lower petals ; very showy. } red, lower petals deep crimson. Color and blotching LILAG GLADIOLUS Ssipueinees Veleeiy dark red wagatnea yeaa VIOLET AND PURPLE GLADIOLUS. “ Lamartine. er yrinomat rosy flesh, lsrge bright Apollon. B. Rosy lilac, with a large light rose blotch ; |_ maroon blotch on the lower petals. Bernard de Jussieu. A. Violot shaded cherry and nely striped whit in the ph : Lemoinei. Good-sized flowers, closely seton the spike; purple, purple blotch on white ground. Delicatissima. ¢C. White, suffused with soft car| upper petals of a creamy white color, tinted salmon- Cleopatra. C. Soft lilac, the lower potals of a darker mine-lilac, the pure white lower petals edged lilac. red, the lower ones spotted with deep purplish crim. hue suffused with violet; purple feathered blotch. Leander. 3B. Extra large flower of lilac color, beau- | son, bordered with bright yellow and salmony red. Eugene Ram. vie. P 7 lendia ig tifully shading off to carmine, a distinct white band |W. E. Gumbleton. Flowers very large and open; piratphitasid Say Ac > anon li ne ®, Very! in the middle of each petal and conspicuous white| purplish rose, streaked with rich carmine ; spots vel- atin inlatacls ait Lucneditnes ele wien amaranth, | dlotch on lower petals, fine spike. vet, surrounded with yellow; ap unusually beautiful te apy page aonatns ons ghtly mottled | Panorama, 3B. Very large spike of well arranged | variety. 7 owers of a beautiful lilac, shaded and mottled wit e moine. ng spike of fine, well-expan sla novel and dis' ct shade, fi fab lila b |Marie Lemoin Lo ike of fi Ii. ded Phidias. Cc. Very brilliant purple und, slightly | brilliant carmine, throat creamy white, centreofeach| flowers; upper divisions of a pale creamy color, tinted with violet, large pure white blotch, feathered | petal banded white, new shade of color, very effec-| flushed salmon-lilsc; lower division spotted purplish with carmine-cherry ; very showy. tive, of medium height. violet, bordered deep yellow = Price for any of the above, five by mail, 12s, each, $1.25 par doe.s oo the collection of 60 varietias on this page (each separately named) foe $9.00, 92 PETER HENDERSON & CO.—SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS. GRAND COLUMBIAN GOLLECTION OF SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS, AS SHOWN ON. THE OPPOSITE PLATE. Summer flowering bulbs (for spring planting) are being more largely grown each season; their great merits—ease of culture, certainty of bloom, adaptability to all soils, added to their wonderful beauty and the abundance of their owers—are placing them in the front rank of summer blooming garden plants. To more widely. popularize this handsome class, we have sHown on the opposite plate a few of the many other equally beautiful varieties, offered on pages 88 to 91, and offer them at the /owest possible prices, hoping thereby to induce all our customers to try at least a few this season, as we know they will give the highest satisfaction. TUBEROSE, “SILVER LEAF.” (Polianthes tuberosa, fol. var.) No. 1 on plate opposite.—This beautiful variety deserves to be largely grown, as it is always showy and effective even when not in bloom; the foliage being distinctly striped, white and green. Each bulb frequently throws up two.or-more spikes 3 to 4 feet high, eath bearing from 26 to 40 pure white, waxy flowers, much like an i ison or-Stephanotis, with & delicate and enchenting per- a. CS) ey ee ice, ° 20. per-.doz.,. free. by sor by xpress or broight, buyer paying charges, at $6.00 per-100. ‘other varieties of Tuberosé, see page 89. MEXICAN CORAL DROPS. (Beagera elegans.) Beasera 3 No. 2-qn plate opposite. — Exquisite and free-blcoming, a native of the mountains of southern Mexico. Its coral-like, bell- shaped flowers -are borne in graceful: umbels. of 12 to 20, on stems 1 to 2 feet: high, and-open in succession during fully two months of summer and autumn. As a bulb frequently throws ue Hom 6 to 10 spikes in succession, the abundance of its tharming flowers can be imagined. Color, bright-vermilion scarlet, marked-with rosy white on the inner surface; the beauty of ‘the coloring being intensified by the bright purpleof the anthers. For an effective.display, atleast 12 to 25 or more bulbs should be grow in groups in perry Bet, planted about 6 inches apart. Price, 10c. each, 75c.. per doz., $5.00 per 100, free by mail. (Tigridia pavonia grandifiora alba.) No. 3 on plate opposite.—These are extremely beautifal sum- mer flowering bulbs, forming bushy plants about 2 feet high, which eommence blooming in July and continue until frost. The flowers are borne in great profusion, are of large size, 4 to 5. inches across, and of an exquisite pearly white with a yellow cup gorgeously epotted with crimson. Foran effective display, the bulbs should be grown in a sunny bed in groups of from 12 to 25 or more, planted about 6 inches apart. _ Price, 10c..each, $1.00 per doz., free by mail; or by express or treight, buyer paying charges, at $6.00 per 100. or other varieties of Tigridia, see page 89. flower several weeks earlier than double tubsroses, - The Pink Fairy Lily or Zephyr Flower. (Zephyranthes rosea.) No. 4 on plate opposite.—One of our most beautiful dwarf sume mer blooming bulbs, forming tuft-like plants about 6 inches high, producing continually, from summer until frost, large flowers 3 to 4 inches across of the-most exquisite rose pink. Grown in sunny -bpeds in groups of 12 to 25 or more, they are strikingly effective and are eg | well adapted for pot culture. 6 to 12 bulbs clus- tered in a 6-inch pot in the autumn will give a fine display of bloom during the winter in the window garden or conservatory. Price, 10c. each, $1.00 per doz., $6.00 per 100, free by mail. For other varieties of Zephyranthes, see page 89. MONTBRETIA CROCOSMIFLORA. No. 5 on plate opposite.—This is one of fhe most floriferous and showy of autumn flowering plants, and destined to great popularity. When properly grown—i. e., a dozen or more bulbs planted 6 inches apart in a group in @ sunny position and allowed to remain un- disturbed for several years, protecting with e few inches of manure in winter—they will form magnificent clumps from 2 to.3 feet across, producing, in great numbers, graceful spikes 8 to 12 inches long, each spike bearing from 18 to 30 exceedingly showy star- shaped flowers, about 114 inches across, of a gay orange suffused with red. They flower freely thé first season, but clumps of two or three years’ standing are required to bring out the great merits. Price, 10c. each, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100, free by mail. MEXICAN STAR or FROST FLOWER. (Milla: biflora.) No. 6 on plate opposite.—A beautiful Mexican Summer bloome- ing bulb. A group of them is always in flower after the middle of summer and very attractive. Flowers star-shaped, 2 inches across, clear waxy white, of great substance, enlivened by a frost~ like sparkle ; the fragrance is delightful. Place astalk in water and the flowers will all open; we have seen 11 stalks shoot up suc- cessively from one bulb. The bulbs flower profusely and with great certainty. Height, 12 to 18 inches. For an effective display, groups of 12 to 25 or more should be planted about six inches apart in a sunny bed Price, 10c. each, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100, free by mail PRICE OF OUR GRAND “ COLUMBIAN COLLECTION” OF SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS. Full Collection, containing Es bulbs each.of the 6 varieties offered above, and 1 Gladiolus, ‘‘ Pres. Carnot,” 145 bulbs in all ......... $8.00 ae «“ “é cs « “ Half Collection, Quarter Collection, « 6 “ 6c a6 “6 “4 Price, tree by mail, 72 bulbs in all (Gladiolus omitted).......sescseeeeves coos» 400 36 “a ae se as Se 2.50, et ee ee esee COSSR EELS (The price of single bulbs of any tndividual variely is given under ts description above.) LEMOINE’S NEW GIANT GLADIOLUS, PRESIDENT CARNOT. No. 7 on plate opposite. Thisis one of the most beautiful of a new race of Gladiolus (Hybridus Nancianus), and represents the grandest achievement in the pérfection of this genus since its introduction, the flowers having reached enormous dimensions, far surpassing any others—this variety measuring, when properly grown, five to seven inches across. The principal color is cherry red, suffused with darker shades, the lower petals ornamented with a scarlet blotch, surrounded by numerous red stripes on a yellow ground. PRICE, $1.50 each. One Bulb of Gladiolus, “ Pres. Carnot,” given tree with the FULL Grand Columbian Collection of Bulbs. for $8.00, as offered above. ‘eo p HENDERSON & ETE | GI i HE ease with which Water Lilies and Aquatics are cultivated. the certainty of handsome results the same season they are planted, the magnificent flowers of great variety of form and color, their delicate perfume and the great fascination in growing them, is making the water garden widely popular. All of the varieties may be grown in half barrels or tubs two-thirds full of well-enriched soil covered with an inch ortwo of sand, filled with water and a / NW baie THE FAMOUS EGYPTIAN OR SACRED PINK LOTUS. (Nelumbium Speciosum.) Anioble aquatic; the leaves attain at the time of blooming a height of 6 to 6 feet @bove the surface, and measure from 20 to 30 inches across; the immense flowers are frequently over a foot across and of a lovely white shading Into deep pink at the edges. Itis a luxuriant grower and blooms profusely, and is easily cultivated When the roots are planted below frost-line it has proved perfectly hardy in New dereey. (Seecut.) Price of roots, $2.00 each; seeds, per pkt., 250, THE AMERICAN YELLOW LOTUS. (Nelumbium Ladeum.) Though a nativeitis notcommon. In general appearance and habit it is almost {identical with the Egyptian Lotus, excepting the flowers, which are of a rich sul- pbur yellow, six inches across and strongly fragrant. Price of roots, $1.00 each; geeds, per pkt., 15 cts. NYMPHA-A DEVONIENSIS. ra The handsomestof all red varieties ; flowers bright rosy crimson, 8 inches or more across; leaves a foot or more across, of dark coppery green. Ifthe growth is started in heat in the Price of roots, $2.60 each. NYMPHAA DENTATA. A magnificent variety; flowers of chalky > whiteness and immense size, 8 to ]4 inches across; the stamens, deep yellow, stand up- right, giving a charming effect; leaves large, deep green and serrated. (Seecul.) Price of roots, $2.60 each ; seeds, per pkt., 25 cts. = NYMPHAACCRULEA or STELLATA. Beautiful, free flowering and very fragrant, NYMPHZA DENTATA, flowers 6 to 8 inches across, of a rich ultra- marine blue; may be fowered all the year round in moderate warmth. Leaves light green, slightly spotted. Price of roots, $2.00 each; seeds, per pkt., 60 cts. THE ZANZIBAR WATER LILIES. (Nymphaea, Zanzibartensis.) The flowers, while not so large as those of the above varieties—only 4 to 6 inches across —yet are produced in such continuous abun- dance throughout the season until frost, and will even continue until late in the winter it the tubs are removed to the greenhouse, they give the best of satisfaction, and besides are enchantingly fragrant. The flowers re- main’open from in the morning until 4 o’clock in theafternoon. For cultivation in tubs it cath pale the best of all. Plants from seed ill flower freely the first season, though commencing much later in the season than when roots are planted. (See cut.) Azure Blue. Price of roots, $1.50 each: seeds, per pkt., 26 cts. Bose Color. Price of roots, $1.50 each; seeds, per pkt., 25 cts. Dark Purple. Price of root, $7.50 each. spring it blooms much earlier in the season. | pieced in a sunny position in the lawn or a fountain basin, though the cultivator generally ecomes 0 enthasiastic Ina season or two that an artificial pond is created, which is easily done and at small cost. We will mail, free, to all customers of walter lily roots or seeds our pamphlet on their culture Giving directions for preparing artificial ponds, etc., and wintering over the rools, ele, WATER LILY SEEDS. Under most of the yarieties we offer seeds; they are easily gtown but are not likely to produce flowerin "varieties, however, excepted. these, if properly h plants the first season. The Zansibariensig ndled, flower freely in a few weeks’ time, WATER LILIES—HARDY. NYMPHAA ODORATA. The well-known white: fragrant water lily indigenous to our ponds. Price of “roots, 25 cts. each, $2.60 per doz; seeds, per pEt., 26 cta. z NYMPHAA CANDOIDISSIMA. The large-flowered white variety of Eu- rope. Flowers 6 inches across and wary white; leaves 10 to 12 inches across. It flowers earlier and continues longer than our native especies. Price of roots, $2.50 b, NYMPHAA ALBA ROSEA, Cape Cod Pink Water Lily. Very hardy, blooms freely, deliciously t,and of a deep pink or rose color; lovely and desirable. Price of roots, $2.00 each ; seeds, per pkt., 50 cts. NYMPHAA CHROMATELLA. Fine broad-petaled double flowers 6 inches across, beautiful wary lemon yellow with orange stamens; a strong grower and free bloomer; leayes dark green, mare bled with brown. Price of roots, $3.00 each. > : NYMPHAEA MEXICANA, Bright golden yellow double flowers; del. tely fragrant. Price of roots, $1.50 each. THE WATER POPPY, (Limnocharis Humboldti.) A charming and cert cultivated floating water plant with brightlemon yellow poppy- shaped flowers, 2 inches across, and freely produced throughout the entire summer, fx. === It is easily grown ina tub, tank or pond. Prige, 50 cts. each, $5.00 per doz, THE WATER HYACINTH.. (Ewchhornva [Pontederia] Crassipes Major.) Very uniqne and of great beauty; requires but limited space; easily grown ; floats on the water by means of curious inflated leaves, a mass of feathery blue roots growing downward into the water. The flowers, as large as a silver dollar, are borne on spikes 6 to 8 inches long resembling hyacinths, and are as handsome as an orchid, of a beautiful, sparkling, rosy lilac color. Itcan be grown in the summer in the water-lily tub or pond. In the winter it ix beautiful and effective when grown in a glasa vessel of some sort. It is a free bloomer Price, 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. THE BLUE WATER HYACINTH (Eichhornia Azurea.) A rare novelty, similar in all respects to the above, excepting the flowers, which are delicate- ly fringed and of lovely lavender blue with a centre of rich indigo with a bright yellow spot. Price, 75 cts. each, $7.60 per doz. PETER HENDERSON & CO.—PLANT DEPARTMENT. 95 ""Poliage” and Klowering Plants, Vines, Syhrubs and Fruits. N the succeeding pagés wo offor a complete stock of growing plants, embracing flowering and “‘foliago” plants, palms and decorativo plants for the groonhouse, conservatory and dwelling-house, hardy plants and shrubs for the lawn and garden, vines for the house, garden and door-yard, small fruits and vegetable plants for the kitchen garden, and a gencral assortment of plants for all purposes, making the most complete collection offered by any business firm in the country. Particular attention is directed to our list of Roses and Chrysanthemums, also to the various new plants offered. Among the latter will be found the most valuable “novelties” introduced in years, all of which have been thoroughly tried before being offered fo our customers. NEW MAMMOTH GREENHOUSES. —This year we have increased our facilities for supplying our customers’ wants, : having erected three mammoth iron greenhouses, each over three hundred feot long, and remodeled others. The new strtictures aro the émbodiment of all that the builder’s art can produce, and aro unquestionably among the finest on this continent; no expense has been spared, go that now wo are in a better position than ever before to fill all orders accurately and promptly with superior stock. WE EXTEND AN INVITATION 0 covery teador of this Catalogue to visit our Greenhouses and ‘Trial Grounds" in SS nn Jersey City, N.J. They are open for inspection every day in the week, except Sunday, from 7 A. M. to 6 P. Mf., and are well worthy of a visit at any season of the year. Visitors are always welcome, and any of our customers visiting New York should not miss the opportunity to examine this important branch of our business, as our Greenhouses and “ Trial Grounds” are within forty minutes’ time by ferryboat and horse-cars from our Sced Stores, 35 and 37 Cortlandt Street, New York, whero a card, with plain directions of ‘‘ How to reach tho Greenhquses,” will be given to any one applying. A personal inspection of our plants at the Greenhouses, Arlington Avenue, Jersey City, N. J., or at our Seed Warerooms, 35 and 37 Cortlandt Street, New York, or a trial order, will convince all of the high quality of our plants, and a most casual comparison will show that our prices are the very lowest. Notice our prices on Roses, Geraniums, Coleus, Chrysanthemums and other leading things. It must always bo borno in mind, however, that SIZE enters into the question of prico. Roses, for example, four or five inches high, and grown In two-inch pots, aro dearer at ten cents each to the buyer than a Rose a foot in height grown in a four or five-inch pot at thirty cents each, forin the caso of the larger plants, results are obtained at once, while with smaller plants half the season is over before any bloom can be obtained. THE EXTENT OF OUR GREENHOUSES, ~0vr glass structures consist of Greenhouses and frames, which occupy 43 acres solid in glass. The Greenhouses are heated both by steam and hot water, and aro fitted up with every modern appliance, so that they aro easily gradod to any tomperature; thus tho most perfect health and vigor is given to the plants. With such unequaled facilitios for their production, wo can compete with any ia tho matter of prices. Special prices given on large quantities. 96 PETER HENDERSON & CO.—PLANT DEPARTMENT. a IT IS ALMOST HALF A CENTURY Bince this branch of our business was established, and during that time we have — distributed millions and millions of plants in all sections of the country. That we have given great general satisfaction is shown in the wonderful development of this branch, as well as in the fact that among our resent patrons are some who bought from us forty years ago, and many. more who have dealt with us for over a quarter of a century. | fo these.and to the thousands of customers of more recent date, we desire to extend our thanks for their liberal patronage in the past, and also to assure them that the liberal dealing and strict attention to their wants, which has ever been the leading feature of our house, will, as heretofore, be steadily maintained. THREE MILLION PLANTS, —Our annual sales of flowering and “foliage” plants now aggregate over three millions, | —— _ (This does not include vegetable and fruit plants, such as Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Tomatoes, Strawberries, Raspberries, eto., of which our sales aggregate six million plants.) CORRESPONDENCE. —We take a lively interest in every order which leaves our place, and are anxious to know what measure | ——$—$$—$$_$—___—__\_—_———_ of success our customers have with our plants. We will cheerfully answer all inquiries relative to cule | tivation, and invite our customers to apply to us for information on this point. We particularly request that our customers bring to our porce any duupreved variety or new species which they may discover, and will take pleasure in carefully considering their merits when | subm 0 us. ~ —In plants, as in seeds and in everything else, we aim to offer only the best.’ For this reason we do CAREFUL SELECTION. not catalogue extended lists in such things as Roses, Geraniums, Meécbenas’ Fuchsias, Chrysanthee | ums, ete: (which only serve to confuse purchasers), but cast aside the inferior sorts, and offer only such varieties as exhibit the best raits of vigor of growth, profusion of bloom, richness of color, etc. This is not only a convenience, but a protection to our customers, | who can feel sure of receiving no worthless variety when ordering from us. ’ TOME . While our Collection embraces everything that is new, rare and desirable, yet we PROTECTION ‘TO CUSTOMERS. offer nothing but what has been thoroughly tested, thus affording our cUMtAMbEE a | Bececion against untried, high-priced novelties, which often prove worthless. By strictly adhering to this principle we have avoided msational noveltiés and have become identified with numerous plants of sterling merit which mark the progress of Floriculture in this country, prominent among which we would mention The Dinsmore Rose, The Sunset Rose, The Moon Flower, The Mammoth Verbenas, The ‘OSTRICH PLUMB” Chrysanthemum (Mrs. Alpheus Hardy)—a new PINK variety of which (* Louisa Boehmer”) we introduced last year—Hydrangea Thos.Hogg, Zebra Zinnias, The Bermuda Easter Lily, New French Cannas, and many others, Reference to the succeeding pages will show that our claim of having the largest and finest stock of Novelties and Standar@ Sorts in the United States is a true one, while the immense extent and perfect system under which our establishment is conducted, insures the prompt, careful and liberal filling of all orders, no matter how large or how small. Ca AR . 7~From our long experience as packers of plants the present perfect system has been evolved. WE PACK CAREFULLY. We ship at all seasons of the year and fill every order the day after it is received—wunless othere oise instructed by the purchaser—using light boxes and baskets, so as to reduce express charges to a minimum, and so perfect is our sys tem that our plants almost invariably reach the purchaser as fresh as when they left our Greenhouses. Please read the voluntary testimonials on the succeeding pages, which are only a sample of thousands received during the past seasan. WH MAKE HA —We make no charge for boxes, baskets or packing, and all goods are delivered at express oF WH MAKE NO CHARGE. freight offices in New York City free of charge. During cold weather we pack in eloeed cases,| secure from frost, and guarantee safe arrival. IMPORTANT.—We wil! pack seeds, plants and all other articles purchased from us in — One package, if desired, thus saving expressage, time and annoyance to our customers, but particularly request customers to make out alb orders for plants on the plant order sheet, and for seeds, etc., on the seed order sheet, as this will expedite the forwarding and filling, and be @ material aid to us in executing all orders. & ; AL of all plants sent by express. Should anything be injured in transit we would urge our custome SAFE ARRIVAL ASSURED ers to notify us at once on receipt of the goods, and in every case send us a list of what has been damaged, so that we can replace them without delay. But when they arrive in good condition our responsibility ceases, and if from inattention or other causes they fajl and complaint is then made, we cannot replace them. Plants sent other than by express are entirely at the risk of the purchaser. ( LAN MAIL, -—A!! orders for plants will be sent free, by mail, at our regular Catalogue prices when instructions to that PLANTS BY MAIL. effect accompany the order, dttacsee ines will be sent by express (buyer to pay charges); but as we always add enough plants gratis to cover these charges customers will see the great advantage of having plants sent by express, as not énly can we send larger plants, but they invariably arrive in better condition than if sent by mail; besides this, we cannot afford to give purchasers having their Plant orders sent by mail the benefit of the “‘ Discounts” or ‘‘ Premiums” offered below. The reasons for this are that in ‘“‘ Mail Orders” we prepay all postage, and the actual cost of packing a mail order is double that of packing for express. No Plant order to be sent by mail will be accepted for a less amount than $1.00. As it is a great advantage to us to make room before the rush of spring trade begins, so that we can refill our space before the selling season is over, we offer a cash discount of 10 per cent. from Catalogue prices on all cash orders for plants shipped by express before’ April 1st. To such of our customers as have not the proper facilities. for keeping plants during winter and early spring, we would say that if they send their orders in as soon after the receipt of the Catalogue as possible, noti- fying us what date they want them shipped, we will then. get the plants aside and ship them at the time they are wanted, without any additional charge for thus Az ce) feserving the plants. Unless instructions are given oF LO A to hold the plants until some specified date we will take it for granted they are wanted immediately, and so send them as soon after receipt of the order as possible. If the plants are to be reserved until after April 1st the order, of course, does not come under our special cash discount offer. LIBERAL DISCOUNTS FOR CLUB ORDERS AND LARGE QUANTITIES. In addition to the many and great advantages already enumerated, to be obtained by placing your orders for planta with us, we go still farther and offer the following exceedingly liberal discounts to all purchasers of plants (except those sent by mail): For $3.00 cash, plants from this Catalogue to the value of $3.30 may be selected. “e 5.00 “cc 6 “cc oe 5.60 “6 “6 DISCOUNTS NOTE THIS ce 7.00 ‘ce “es “ce Ty 8.00 “6 ‘ “ec 10.00 ce es ce oe 12.00 ce “ oe 15.00 ce “cc ss oe 18.60 ce oe FOR CASH LIBERAL OFFER. « 90.00 ce rT; ‘6 + 94.00 “é oe «© 95.00 “6 te ts « 30.00 “6 ts WITH ORDER. ‘ce 50.00 6c ce 66 oo 65.00 “a se These discounts do not apply to the Low Rate Collections offered on page 139, as the prices there are already as low as good stock can be sold for.. The above offers will still include our Bo6k Premiums, if the order is of sufficient amount, as per conditions named on third page of cover. A HORTICULTURAL LIBR ARY, —As it is impossible in the restricted space of a catalogue to give clear and intelligible _ ae eee ee * «instructions in plant-growing, we would refer our customers to Peter Henderson’s. books, which are the.accepted authority on the subjects of which they treat, and which we present to our customers as a premium om orders for plants. For conditions see third page of cover. PETER HENDERSON & GCO.—PLANT DEPARTMENT. 97 THE CHOSEN FLOWER OF THE EMPIRE STATE. N the contest for a State flower in New York State the ROSE received a majority of nearly one hundred thousand in a total vote of half a million—a convincing proof of its popularity over all other flowers. WE FAAKE ROSES OUR LEADING SPECIALTY, We have for years made ROSES our leading specialty, and sell annually over half a million plants. We pay particular attention to their culture, so that our ROSES are famed for their thrifty condition; besides, we offer nothing but varieties of established merit and néw sorts which have been thoroughly testec by us before they appear in our lists, hence we offer unequaled advantages to buyers of ROSES. Of Interest to all Buyers of Roses. f ; —We claim that we send out larger and finer Roses than any other firm in the business. HEALTHY, VIGOROUS ROSES. Our smallest size is larger than the plants usually sent out by the mailing trade throughout +thé country, and our cold system of growing Roses makes them infinitely better. THE SIZE OF OUR ROSES —~We grow our Ruses in different sizes. This gives purchasers the opportunity of procuring a * plant of large size which will make a show at once, or smaller plants at prices which place them ‘within the reach of all. We offer Roses in three sizes, which are usually graded as follows: ‘‘First size are usually 15 to 20 inches high, and branched ; second size, 10 to 15 inches; and third size, 5 to 10 inches-” —We propagate most of our Roses in June, July and August, which enables us to grow them to OUR SYSTEM OF CULTURE. & good size by fall, when we store them away in cold greenhouses until sold in spring. Roses thus treated have their natural season of ‘‘rest,” and invariably do well when set out. The large sizes are “rested” in the same Menner, so that they are in splendid condition for transplanting. FREE ESSAY ON THEIR CULTURE. —We have steadily maintained that the insects and aiseases which attack the Rose = (and other plants as well) are the effect of a condition, and nol the cause—troubles-of ‘this kind rarely come upon vigorous, healthy plants. It is the weakened, sickly plants that are the victims. The best remedy, then; is ep peo Keep your plants in good health by a little care and attention, and there will be no trouble. Full information on this subs t is contained in our Essay on the ‘‘ Garden Culture of the Rose,” which is given free to any one applying for it. A NECESSARY EXPLAN ATION. —The tendency of Roses—particularly the dark red varieties—to partially lose color under ————_——— certain conditions is a constant source of annoyance, and, where the reasons are unknown, of needless alarm. ‘We are constantly in receipt of letters on this subject, and so take this opportunity to say that change of soil and < PREMIER ~- > BEDDING ROSB, ” © CLOTHILDE SOUPERT.” 102 PETER HENDERSON & CO.—PLANT DEPARTMENT. Bedding Quartet of Roses. (VAMED AND DESCRIBED BELOW.) No.i “MME. DE WATTEVILLE.’ A grand Rose for cither summer or winter blooming. Color, beautiful shell pink, deepening to bright rose at the edge of the petals, the body of the flower being creamy white. This combination of colors suggests the name of ‘‘ The Tulip Rose,” by which title it is known all over Europe. No.2 ‘*“ THE BRIDE." Every lover of fine Roses should have a plant of this peerless variety, as it fills a place in Ever-Blooming Roses hitherto wanting. ‘‘The Bride” is a pure white Rose of large size and most perfect form. The buds are pointed and the ends of the petals are slightly curved back, giving it a most chaste and elegant appearance. This variety has the most delicious tea fragrance, and is a strong-growing, free. blooming Rose either for summer or winter flowering. ai No.3. “SUNSET.” \W This exquisite orange-yellow variety is one of the finest. Tea Roses grown. The flowers are large and double. The exquisite shades of coloring found in this variety can only be compared to the gorgeous colors of a summer sunset; hence the name. Itis deliciously fragrant. a strong-growing and free-flowering variety. Prices for either of the a‘ove three sorts: 1st size, 50c. each; $4.50 per dozen. Os OD Sei DOOR A) 8d * 15. © BeaOs ase No.4. “THE DINSMORE.” Unquostionably the finest Rose of its class. See fulb description on page 107, and engraving on page 105 ist size. $1.00 each; $9.00 per dozen. Til GEM sist Ge 450 “ Sd ies 20 $25 ¢% Or THE BEDDING QUARTET OF ROSES. ist size, set of 4 for $2.00. 9d cy 66 cs 1.00 8d “ iT) ce Ge 59. mal \ ) ih u “PRADAAE HOSTS.” This is a true “Tea” variety of delicious fragrance and splendid form. It ovcasionally assumes a Shon ante shade with a clear amber centre, but in either shade it is undoubtedly a very handsome Rose, and owing to its strong, thrifty habitis never out of bloom. The best idea of the value of this grand variety may be had in the knowledge that this year there are tens of thousands of it growing for cut flowers to supply the New York market, which, as is well known, is the most fastidious in the country and demands the highest quality only. Price, ist size, 50c. each, $4.50 per doz.; 2d size, 30c. each, $3.06 per doz.; 3d size, 15c. each, 61.50 per doz. “LA FRANCE.” We cannot speak too highly of this superb Rose, which every year becomes more popular. Flowers large and beautiful, either in the bud form or when expanded; peach-blossom ¢plor, shaded pink and silvery rose. Itis very free-blooming, every shoot forming a, ‘beautiful flower. In addition to this, it is entirely hardy with a slight protection of leaves, and most deliciously fragrant, thus combining in a marked degree all the qualities of a perfect Rose. Ist size (extra fine), 75c. each ; $7.50 per dozen. PY CO sy ute | We 4,50 os 8d 46” ABO GEY FH SM n=! 4th «* “ l5c. * 1.50 oa “MA LAXKAISON.” This grand old variety, when used as a bedding Rose in summer, has no equal, as it produces the most perfect flowers in the hottest weather. Its rich, flesh-colored flowers are of immense size, are produced in abundance, and have the requisite form and substance to withstand our hot. dry summers. Exquisitely fragrant. Ist size, 5%c. each ; $5.00 per dozen. ad) “9 40 cee 400 Be sal. 6) iber es 1.50 se PETER HENDERSON & CO.—PLANT DEPARTMENT. 103 TEA ROSE, “Perle des Jardins.” No Rose of its color ever cultivated for cut flowers up to the present time is now so valuable as this. ‘Tens of thousands of it, covering many acres in glass, are now grown in the vicinity of New York for winter flower- ing; itis equally valuable for summer, as it flowers continuously. Its color is a rich shade of yellow, large size and perfect form, tea fragrance, a healthy, free grower, and unequaled in profusion of bloom, either in the greenhouse in winter or in the open groundinsummer. (See cut, page 105.) 1st size, 50c. each; $4 50 per doz. 7 AORTA ples: 1 Sate Sa are Th alae sy la 1.50 “ KC TEA ROSE, “Sappho.” This beautiful new Rose gives promise of a brilliant future, being a wonderfully prolific bloomer and very strong grower. The buds are fawn color, tinged with rose; the opening flowers shaded with yellow, deepening to deeper yellow at the centre. The petals are large and of great substance, double to the centre, so that it will make a grand Rose for summer bedding. ist size, 60c. each; $6.00 per doz. 2 « 40. * 4.00 * Sdn 58). » Be.» 168 2.00 ss This fine Rose is hardy in the latitude of New , York City. aD FZ Mt re aay La” Souvenit de Wootton, ~ This superb Rose, shown in the accompanying engraving, is unquestion-- & ably one of the finest varietics ever itemeined Toe either Saeiiae oe winter blooming. The color is a beautiful shade of carmiue crimson, deliciously fragrant, @ constant and most prolific bloomer, every new shoot forming a flower bud; it retains its color better than any Rose of its class, and is ex- ceedingly vigorous in growth, rendering it one of the most satisfactory Roses for either the amateur or commercial florist to grow. Ist size, 60c.; 2d size, 40c.; 3d size, 20c. $6.00, $4.00 and $2.00 per doz. AMERICAN BEAUTY. In ** American Beauty ” we havea hardy Rose of the largest size, having the ever-blooming qualities of the Tea Rose with the delicious odor of the Damask or Moss Rose, conséquently equally valuable for winter or-summer flowering. The flowers of this grand Rose are so eagerly sought that they have sold in the New York market for $100 per 100 around the holidays for cep still holding this extraordinary price. When sold at retail, single buds ring $1.50 to $2.00 each at Christmas. In coloritis a deep brilliant pink, shaded toward the centre with rich earmine crimson. Ist size, $1.00; 2d size, 60c.; 3d size, 30c. $9.00, $6.00 and $3.00 per doz. HERMOSA. This grand pink bedding Bose is most prolific in blooming, andis almost pana nh perez many plants of it having lived out for years in the New York Ist size, 50c.; 2d size, 30c.; 3d size, 15c. $4.50, $3.00 and $1.50 per doz. _— = = AGRIPPINA. i a RS PSR Second only to the above in hardiness and profusi bloom. = it, ees See Pe amc eased s and profusion of bloom. Color, Ist size, 50c.; 2d size, 30c.; 3d size, 15c. $4.50, $3.00 and $1.50 per doz. EVER-BLOOMING TEA ROSE, “Mme. de Watteville.” A grand Rose for cither summer or winter blooming. Color, beautiful shell pink, deepening to bright rose at the edge of the petals, the body of the flowerbeing creamy white. This combination of colors suggests the name of “The Tulip Rose,” by which title it i (See cut.) P y which title it is known all over Europe. ist size, 50c.; 2d size, 30c.; 3d Size, 15c. $4.50, $3.00 and $1.50 per doz. : MME. DE WATTEVILLE. ee SS ie me oe YEP 7. hin aa ( 104 PETER HENDERSON & CO.—PLANT DEPARTMENT. General Golleetion of Ever-Blooming Roses. Although we do not offer as long a list of varieties of Roses as some, yet our stock in quality, condition and extent is unequaled, and we contend that our customers are safer in selecting from our list of choice tested varieties than if we offered.a long list, which would of necessity contain many inferior sorts. The varieties in heavy type we specially recommend. See prices at end of list. Andre Schwartz. Dark crimson. Anna Olivier. Creamy blush, shaded with carmine. American Banner. Striped crimson and white. Alba Rosea. White cinged rose color, shaded blush. A. Christophle. Apricot, shaded with soft rosy crimson. Adam. Bright carmine pink, large and full. Aline Sisley. Violet red, brightened with crimson maroon. Sppolne Dee pink ; alt and fragrant. aronns M. erner. Creamy white, coppery rose centre. Beau Carmine. Light rose ates ae Bougere. Beautiful dark pink; sweet fragrance. Bella.' Pure white; superior for summer flowering. Bianqui' White shaded flesh color. BON SILENE. This splendid old variety is equally valuable | for summer or winter blooming; average size and exquisite tea scent; color, brilliant carmine. Bourbon Queen. Clear satiny rose, shaded white. Blanche Nabonnand. Creamy white, tinged yellow and rose. CATHERINE MERMET. One of the most fashionabie Roses for cut flowers; color, clear rosy pink; very large pointed buds; full, double and fragrant Compte Bobinsky. Rich carmine; full. ©. Koch. Light fiesh color; very double. Camoens. Peach color. Canary. Beautiful light yellow; profuse bloomer. Gels. Pale rose color; good shaped buds. CHAS. ROWOLLI. One of our favorite varieties; color, 2 beautiful carmine, changing to silvery rose; base‘of petals . clear yellow. Chas. de Legrady. Carmine red, edge of petals silvery white. hat. des Bergeries. Pale canary yellow. Clement Nabonnand. Outer petals rosy lilac; inner ones golden ; yellow ; free flowering and fragrant. Comtesse Riza du Pare. Bright coppery rose, shaded crimson. Comtesse de Frigneuse. Bright canary yellow. CORNELIA COOK. Perhaps the finest white rose; flowers y Very large and double; pure white, with light lemon colored : centre. ; : i DEVONIENSIS. No collection is complete without this superb variety; very full; a creamy white with pink centre. Douglas. A true Bengal Rose; dark rich crimson in color; buds of good shape; very free flowering. ; : Duchesse de Brabant. Soft rosy flesh tint; flowers globular. Duchess of Edinburgh. Intense dark crimson. toile de Lyon. Golden yellow. @xadelphe. Beautiful yellow; large and full. Fairy Rose. Flowers carmine, the size of a dime. flavien Budilon. Delicate rose. - Gen.de Tartas, Brilliant carmine; shaded violet purple, Geo. Peabody. Glowing crimson, changing to a scarlet shade. Goubalt. Bright rose color, tinted buff; tea fragrance. . Pure white; a desirable variety. ISABELLA SPRUN’. Lighicanary yellow; largely used for winter blooming; buds medium size and good shape; very 9 fragrant. Jules Finger. Bright rosy scarlet, shaded with crimson. isa Chamoise. Color bright coppery yellow. ina Nuancee. Fine salmon rose, tinged copper color. ia Pactole. Color pale sulphur yellow; tea fragrance. ia Phenix: Red, shaded crimson; free bloomer’ iLa Sylphide. Beautiful cream color, shaded ross. Tulip. White, tinged rosy lilac; large and fragrant. Letty Coles. Soft rosy pink, intense crimson in the centre. Leveson Gower. Beautiful rosy salmon. Louis Philippe, Dark rich crimson. Lady Stanley. Bright coppéry red, shaded terra cotta. imcioie. Clear cherry red, rich golden yellow centre. Marie Sisley. A superb rose; full and double; of true tea odor; exquisitely shaded with bright rose on a pale yellow ground, Marie de Bau. Rich blush color, full and double. Marie Ducher. Rich transparent salmon, with centre; full double and sweet. 5 MARIE GUILLOT. Pure white; a fine bedding Rose. Mme. A. Imbert. Color, rosy buff with peach colored shadings. Mime. Ched-Guinesseau. Dark golden yellow. Mme. Cusin. Sheli pink, shaded cream. Mme. Remond. §ulphur yellow, margined red. deeper colored Mme. Honore Defresne. Clear golden yellow. Mme. A. Etienne. Rosy claret, shading to pale rose. Mme. A. Nabonnand. Light salmon, shaded rose. Mile. C. Perreau. Bright silvery pink, shading to rosy carmine. Mme. Barthelemy Levet. Bright canary colored flowers. Mme. Bravy. Rich cream color with pinkish centre. . Camille. Delicate rosy flesh color, changing to salmon. . Caroline Kuster. Beautiful light yellow, tinged with pink. . Dennis. White, with yellowish centre. . Devacourt: Bright canary yellow; deliciously perfumed. . de Narbonne. Bright pink; profuse, full and fragrant, . de St. Joseph. Finely shaped buds; deep pink. MME. FALCOT. Fine apricot yellow, tinged buff. Mme. H. Jamain. White, shaded yellow and pink. Mme. Lambard. Rose color, tinged salmon and buff. Mme. M. Berthon. Pure white, shaded with lemon color. Mime. Maurice. Delicate fresh color; very large and double. Mme. Rachel. Pure snow white. Mme. Ristori A good bedding variety; color deep blush. Mme. Welch. - Apricot yellow, shaded canary color. Mme. Rivoy. Crimson scarlet. | Mme. de Vatry. Dark pink. Mme. Angele Jacquier. Full and double; light blush. Melville. Bright pink, changing to silvery rose. Miss Caroline. Rosy pink, shaded peach. Warcisse. Pale lemon yellow; free flowering; full and fragrant. -Wina. Pinkish rose, shaded silvery white. Odorato. Beautiful blush tint; exquisite tea fragrance. Pres. d’Olbecque. Bright purplish crimson; goodshape and habit. Queen of Bedders. Dark crimson. | Red Malmaison. Dark crimson scarlet. Rubens. Pale lovely yellow, tinged with fawn color. Regulus. Crimson, shaded pink and rose. Roi de Cramoise. Vivid scarlet crimson. SAFRANO. This is the ideal Tea Rose; buff color. tinted _ apricet yellow; exquisite fragrance and splendid bud. Souv. de David. Rich zvosy carmine; finely shaped buds. Souv. de Geo. Sand. Carmine, shaded amber. SOUW. D’UN AMIE. Asplendid rose; clear pink. Souv. de Victor Hugo. Tawny red, shaded carmine rose. Souv. d2 Gabrielle Drevet. Saimon white, centre bright fose. Stella’ Light yellow, full and sweet. ; Sulphureaux. A deep sulphur yellow; fine in the bud. “Theresa Loth. Fine carmine red, with deep rose shading. Vallee du Chamounix. Copper color, shaded citron red. Viridiflora, or ‘“«Green Rose.” Only grown as a curiosity; buds green in color; most useful to mix with other Roses. White Bon Silene. A pure white ‘‘sport” from Bon Silene. Ast size, 50c. each; set of 100 varieties, $35.00 9d + 30e. ot ac . SOUVENIR DE WOOTTON. (See description and engraving, page 103.) BON SILENE. Brilliant carmine, a strong, vigor. MRS. DEGRAW. Rich glossy pink. (See special description and engraving, page 100.) ous grower and very prolific in bloom; ex- MAD. HOSTE. Clear lemon yellow, shading to white. (See special description and quisite tea fragrance. ; engraving. page 102.) SAFRANO. Color, bright buff, exquisitely fra- NIPHETOS Pure white, long pointed buds, one of tha most beautiful Roses in grant. This is the ideal Tea Rose. our list. < Collection of 12 Fine Ever-Blooming Roses, first CATHERINE MERMET. The most beautiful of the light pink Roses. Buds long | size, $4.50; second size, $3.00; third size, $1.50. and pointed, the ideal form im a Rose, full aud double, deliciously fragrant Single plants, 50c., 30c. and 15c. each. >. % $2 106 OR TENDER CLIMBING ROSES, Grand Roses for the South, where they are entirely hardy. They may be kept out- doors in the North by laying them down and coyering with leaves or litter. Caroline Marniesse. Color white, and|Lamarque. Pure white, with finely scented., colored centre. Claire Carnot. Orange yellow, with peach | Mme. Trifle. Very large and double; buff blossom centre. color. arr Caroline Goodrich. Vivid crimson. Jas. Sprunt, or .‘‘Climbing Agrippina”’; | - . ‘ ne deep cherry red. W. A. Richardson. Dark copper color. x Reine Marie Henriette. Long pointed, Mme. Balbiano. Soft rosy blush; very dark ph eee buds. o lemon sweet. Setina. © Pink. Mme. Berrard. Deep carmine , full and | Washington (White). Pure white flowers double. in clusters. 1st size, 75 ets. each ; $7.50 per dozen. 2d size, 50 cts. each; $4.50 per dozén. 3d size, 20 cts. each; $2.00 per dozen. Set of 12 for $7.50, $4.50, or $2.00, according to size. oT VARECHAL NIELS aa We have probably the largest and finest stock of this unequaled greenhouse climb- ing Rose in the United States. The immense size, dark golden yellow color of ‘« Maréchal Niel” is familiar to all. The plants we offer at $1.50 and upward are extra strong, having vines from 4 to 8 feet long, and will make fine blooming plants for the greenhouse or garden the same season they are planted. 25c., 50c., $1.50, $2 00 or $3.00 each, according to. size. GLOIRE « DE «: DIJON. Next to M Niel this is the finest pillar. Rose for the greenhouse. Very large, double, rich creamy amber color. Hardy south of Washington. Prices and sizes same as M. Niel—see above. Are unsurpassed for adorning the: piazza, fence or wall, for clambering over trees, or for training to a trellis. Fastened to the side of a house, they transform it into a . bower of beauty; trained so. as to creep around a window thcir flowers can be easily yathered and their fragrance will fill the fiouse. The three grand varieties shown in the engraving are the best of their clags, rapid growers, profuse bloomers and of fine contrasting colors. A grand effect can be obtained by planting these fine varieties. Baltimore Belle. A beautiful Rose, produe- ing large clusters of double flowers; blush white, changing to light rose and earmine. As these colors are to be seen on the plants at one time the effect is grand. i ( Gem of the Prairies. Large double flowers of a deep rosy crimson and very fragrant; equal to many of the Hybrid Perpetuals in size, form and fragrance, _ Climbing Jules Margottin. A grand dark red climbing Rose, unsurpassed for color, form and fragrance, a vigorous grower and profuse bloomer. Price, extra strong plants, 75c. each. Set of three varieties named above for$2.00. 2d size, 60c. each; set of 3 for $1.50. ASSORTED HARDY = CLIMBING ROSES. Anna Mania. variety. Climbing Victor Verdier. purplish edged petals. Triumphant. Déep carmine, large and full; strong vigorous grower. Prairie Queen. Bright rosy red; a very — rapid grower. 1st size, 60c. each; set of 4 for $2.00. Large; rosy pink ; a splendid Bright red, with PETER HENDERSON & CO.—PLANT DEPARTMENT. 107 = HARDY ROSE, “ Gen. Jacqueminot,” Now known everywhere. The best of all forcing Roses_of the Hybrid Perpetual class. Hundreds of thousands of feet of glass are exclusively devoled to this one variety. The buds, in midwin- ter, wholesale at from 25 cents to 50 cents apiece. Color, rich crimson; of fine shape and ee fragrance. This grand old variety holds its own. against all new-comers, and-is undoubtedly the finest hardy Rose of its color. (See cut.) tra size, 75c. each; $7.50 per doz. ist s¢- 50c. 4.50 ee" od sé 630c. * 3.00 se Sd, * lie. « 1.50 « DWARF BEDDING ROSES. ) Polyantha or Multifiora class, A elass of Roses of much value for bedding purposes, as they form amass ofbloom. They are of dwarf habit, and are continu- pe flower during the entire season. They bloom in numerous clusters of from 25 to.100 flowers in each cluster, the single flowers being about'1!¢ inches across. These POLYANTHA ROSES aro hardy in this latitude with slight protection. They dre particularly valuable for planting on the borders of beds of taller growing sorts, or on the edge of ‘‘ foliage” beds, as they are constantly in bloom, and rarely attain more than 10 or 12 inches in height. They are also largely used for borders in cen plots, their neat ‘and tastefu) appearance commanding attention at first sight. Mignonette, Dark pink; extra fine; grand Rose for cémeteries. Paquerette. Pure white; very hardy; same as above, except color. Mme. Cecil Bruner. Delicate rose color; a very pretty shade. Anna Marie Montravel. Beautiful white; fine form. Perle D'Or. Saffron yellow, tinged copper color ; very profuse. Miniature, Light ona changing to white. Golden Fairy. Goldon color; dwarf habit. Little Dot. Delicate flesh pink, changing to white. George Pernet. This variety is somewhat in advance of the others in this class. Color, bright pink with coppery yellow at the base of the petals. ist size, 50c, each, $4.50 per doz.; 2d size. lc. each, $1.50 per doz. Set of 9 Dwarf Bedding Roses, 1st ‘size, $3.50 a | Ae ¢ Ce > 1.00 tardy Ever-Blooming oSe, +‘ Dinsmore.’ We repeat the description given of this grand variety wher first introduced by us, and would add that, next to ‘‘ Sunset,” it has had the largest sale of any Rose ever sent out by us. ‘‘For years we have been looking for a variety which had’ all the desirable qualities of a bedding Rose—that is, ono which was of good color, fine form, a profuse bloomer, and’ which would stand the rigor of our Northern winters without protection; and we can conscientiously say that, until the ‘Dinsmore’ was produced, there was none to our knowledge which combined all these qualities. Itisa vigorous, healtby Rose of branching habit, and is simply loaded with flowers. all summer long, being even more profuse than most of the tender ‘ever-blooming’ Roses. The flowers are large, per- fectly double, and of a dazzling scarlet crimson color, and have that rich, spicy fragrance peculiar to the best hybrid Roses.” Wherever summer Rose buds are wanted it has no equal (Sce cut, page 105.) Ist size, 75c. each: $7.50 per dozen. Gd a bes 8s 2D. 8& eames |. ieee ES SOO se “Gloire de Margottin.”’ This fine hardy Rose is distinguished alike for its vigorous, healthy constitution, freedom of bloom and handsome folljage; but, beyond all it is decidedly the most brilliant hardy red Rose as yetintroduced. Sointenseisthe color thatit might almost be termed a scarlet. Added to these qualities, it has flowers of the largest size and most exquisite fragrance. It wiil prove hardy everywhere. Price, Ist size, $1.00 each, $9.00 per doz.; 2d size, 60c. each, $6.00 per doz.; 3d size, 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. GLOIRE DE MARGOTTIN. 108 PETER HENDERSON & CO.—PLANT DEPARTMENT. Duchess of Albany. A deep rosy pink of the shade known as ‘‘Tyrian rose.” | Earl of Dufferin. Unquestionably the finest dark reddish crimson Rose in our list.: In form and fragranceitis unsurpassed. One of the most pros lific bloomers, flowering freely in the falL Geinrich Schultheis. Delicate pinkish rose color, very sweet and free blooming. Mme. Alfred Carriere. Pure white. Oneof the most reliable Roses for summer blooming. * MRS. JOHN LAING. See cut and special descrip tion om this page. White Baroness. A counterpart of Baroness Roth- schild in everything, except color, which in this variety is pure white. Prices, except where noted: Extra Selected Plants, 75c. each; $7.50 per dozen, Collection of 27 grand Roses for $15.00. _ Second Grade of the above, fine plants, 60c. each; $6.00 per dozen. Set of 27 sorts for $12.00. All plants for this season’s blooming. ROSA RUGOSA (Red and White). A Japanese: species, undoubtedly oné of the hand- somest hardy shrubs in cultivation. It formsasturdy bush 4 to 5 feet high, covered with large, dark green, pinnate, glossy foliage, crowned with terminal cluse ters of ten to twenty flowers, three inches in diameter. It is now well known; both its rosy crimson and white varieties are found in all good collections; and its large handsome scarlet fruit is most showy during the autumn months. Excellent for cemeteries. Rosa Rugosa Alba. The white flowered variety de- scribed above. (Seecut.) - Rosa Rugosa Rubra. The bright rosy crimson Z variety described above. (See cut. Price, 60c. each, $6.00 per doz., jine plants. Set of two Rugosa Roses for $1.00. FO" HARDY, Q. FRAGRANT Ag and Q FREE BLOOMING. This is, we believe, the finest hardy Rose of its color everoffered. It is an exquisite shade of shell- like pink, deliciously fragrant, of the largest sizo, and, like the ‘‘Dinsmore,”’ is entirely hardy and ever-. iy al blooming. No collection of Roses fe complete if it , does not contain Mrs. John Laing. Price, 1st size, 75c. each; $7.50 per dozen. «; Od) ste BOC,» © 5:0057 ss “ ga“ 30c. * 3.00 Hardy Roses. We offer, this season, a grand collection of the finest hardy varieties {mported from the most celebrated growers of England and the Conti- nent. They are extra large strong plants, growing in 5 and 6-inch pots, '& and cannot fail to please the most fastidious. These are all budded low on Manetti stock and should be planted deep enough to cover the graft. They are all extra-strong well-ripened plants and will, under ordinary cultivation, produce magnificent flowers. The list contains the best varieties known at the present time. Anna de Diesbach (Gloire de Paris). Rich carmine Baroness Rothschild. An exquisite shade of satiny pink. Boule de Neige. Pure white, strong grower and free bloomer Capt. Christy. Delicate flesh color, deepening in shade toward the centre. Countess of Oxford. Very profuse; soft, rosy carmine Gen. Jacqueminot. Richcrimson. (See also page 107 ) La France. Peach blossom pink. Merveille de Lyon. Extra large, blush white Mme. Gabriel Luizet. Delicate silvery pink; beautiful shape. “Mabel Morrison. Pure white; large flowers. Magna Charta. Brilliant dark pink, suffused with carmine Paul Neyron. Flowers five inches across; color. lovely dark pink. Prince Camille de Rohan. Dark crimson maroon, almost black Persian Yellow. Hardy yellow Rose; best of itscolor. $1.50 and $1.00. Queen of Queens. Pink, with blush edges; large and full. Ulrich Bruner. Cherry red; a grand Rose, very free blooming. Xavier Olibo. : Very deep rich crimson; large and full. Abel Carriere. Rich velvety maroon shaded with violet. Anna Alexieff. Very pretty shade of rose, large, full and of good habit, fine for massing. A grand Rose for every purpose. Baron de Bonstetten. Blackish crimson with vivid red shadings. Duc de Rohan. Red shaded with vermilion, large and full, fine form and handséme foliage, BOSA RUGOSA. (RED AND WHITE.) PETER HENDERSON_& CO.—PLANT DEPARTMENT. 109 Mrs. Reynolds. Color, bright carmine. Mme. Masson. Bright silvery pink. H dy M R Mme. Marie Bianchi. White, crimson in centre. ar OSS OSES. Mme. P. Languier. Silvery pink ; rich fragrance. (GENERAL COLLECTION.) Pezonia. Sweetly fragrant; color, clear bright red Ay j Pres. Thiers. Flaming red: large sized flowers; | Capt. Ingraham. Brilliant carmine. full and globular Comtesse de Murinais. Pure white. Princesse de Mathilde. Deep blush; good form | Crested Moss. Deep pink, covered and substance ; double and ‘perfumed. with crested moss, very beautiful, Reine d'Angleterre. Fine bright rose. first size only. ; Rev. H. Dombrain. Very dark crimson, free | English. The Red English Moss Rose. flowering and hardy. Henry Martin. Fine bright pink. Sir G. Wolseley. Bright red, shaded carmine Hortense Vernet. Rosy carmine Sydonie. Violet crimson. Luxembourg. Crimson scarlet. Triomphe d’Alencon. Dark crimson rose. White Bath. Pure white. Triomphe de Reims. Light rose color. Ist size, 75c. each; $5.00 per set Victor Verdier. Brilliant rosy carmine, edged 2d: ft {Sia BOE s < 350° & purple; extra large. pages y ouCS |< 2.00 -% Ist size, 50 cts. each; set 44 varieties, $18.00. «<< «“< “cc 1 ph ; wos «eat «vom | HARDY YELLOW ROSE, “Persian Yellow.’’ Dark golden yellow. The best variety of its color, entirely hardy. (See cut.) Fine large plants, $1.50 each; 2d size, $1.00 each. True English Sweet Brier. Valuable for the refreshing fra- grance of its leaves. Price, 30 cts. each ; $3.00 per dozen. AUGUSTINE GUINDISSEAU, “White La France.” A '**sport” from that fine hardy Rose, ‘‘ La France,” and similar to it in every respect, excepting color, which, in this new sort, is a uniqué shade of flesh white, hence its title of ‘“‘White La France.” On account of its great freedom of bloom, delicious fragrance and hardiness, it will, no doubt, shortly become as popular as its grand parent. For cemeteries it will be unequaled. Price, Ist size, $1.00 each ; 2d size, 60c. each, $6.00 per doz.; 3d size, 40c. each, $4.00 per doz. HARDY ROSES. Ceneral Collection. A, K. Williams. Carmine red, chang- - ing to magenta. Alfred Colomb. Very large and glob- ular; clear, bright cherry. Achille Gounod. Bright carmine; full and double. Auguste Mie. Clear, bright pink; large and finely cupped. Baronne Provost. Beautiful, bright rose, shaded crimson. ; Cardinal Patrizzi. Brilliant scarlet; good habit. . Charles Lefebvre. Brilliant crimson; deep purple centre. Constantin Tretiakoff. Rosy crim- son; large and sweet. Cheshunt Hybrid. Violet carmine. Dr. Lindley. Magnificent, dark crim: son maroon; extra fine. Dr. Baillon. Dark purple, shaded _ crimson; sweet fragrance. . Duchesse de Vallombrosa. Flesh color, shaded rose. Duke of Edinburgh. Dark velvety crimson maroon; fair size; full,reg- ular form; handsome and scented. Duke of Teck. Vivid scarlet crimson. Duplessis Morney. Bright crimson. Eugene Sue. Bright vermilion. Fish 7 ee, ge shaped Lona of intense dark crimson color. Gen. Forney. Color, clear cherry red. EVER-BhOOMING Moss ROSES. Gen. Washington. Dark, vivid crimson. Gen. Lane. Dark rose color; fine ENTIRELY HARDY. ape wale Felecy auon An This class of Moss Roses is quite different livened with ecarlet. from the regular Mosses, which only bloom H. Schultheis. Delicate pinkish rose; | 22° These varieties flower very freely in fall. doubld and Soak. June, blooming again in the fall. La Reine. Beautiful clear bright rose; | Blanche Moreau. Pure white. PERSIAN YELLOW. (34 natural size.) very large. James Veitch. Deep crimson. Marquise de Ligneries. Bright rose: Little Gem. A veritable gem; dwarf, com- richly perfumed. pact habit ; flowers very heavily mossed; Mme. Alf. Carriere. Pure white color, bright crimson. Mme. Isaac Perrier. Full and } Mousseline. ‘White, tinted with rose. double; brilliant crimson. Mme. Wm. Paul. Very bright rose, large Mme. Alfred Rougemont. Pure and full. white, delicately shaded. Mm. Ed. Ore. Bright blush, very pretty. Mme. C. d'Islay. Bright rose blush; | Perpetual White. White, blooming in fragrant. clusters, Mme. Laffay. Beautiful transparent $1.00 each; set 7 for $6.00. rose; large. Se eee ae Mme. Plantier. A perfectly hardy, The Roses arrived in duc time and in goodcondition . pure white double Rose. They are the finest roses I have ever received from any F florist, and I have been growing Roses for the past fifteen Mount Carmel Bright carmine; full years. Please accept many eres for the extras.— and fragrant. Gko. O. Bursey, Denver, Colo,, April 22d, 1891. AUGUSTINE GUTNOISSEAU. 110 PETER HENDERSON & CO.—PLANT DEPARTMENT. ON THE PLATE OPPOSITE We illustrate three most ‘useful and ornamental plants. THE FIRST IS THE HARDY CHINESE MATRIMONY VINE (Lycium Chinense), COUPLE of small branchlets of which, laden with its brilliant scarlet fruit and rich purple flowers, occupy the upper portion of the Plate Opposite. The old-fashioned Matrimony Vine was a general favorite more than fifty years ago, but in beauty of flower, fruit and foliage it cannot compare with this superb variety. It is @ most vigorous hardy climbing plant when trained to an arbor, fastened to a fence, attached to atree, to the side of a house, the pillars of a piazza or in any location where a hardy vigorous climber is desired. It sends out numerous side branches, so that it covers a great amount of space in a short time, and every new growth is at once covered with bright purple flowers which are succeeded by brilliant scarlet berries nearly an inch long, every branch. being loaded with them; the contrast between the glossy, dark green foliage and shining scarlet fruit is extremely beautiful, surpassing Holly in appearance.’ It continues flowering and new berries are forming from late spring until frost. The berries ripen in early autumn and remain on the vine late into, the winter. The number of our hardy vines which can be grown without danger from frost in our Northern Statcs is limited, and none are more beautiful than this or as easy of culture. It will grow and thrive in any situation, either shade or bright sunlight, and will take root in any soil ; in fact, nature has given it all the essentials for wide popularity. Valuable as it is for covering fences, etc., it is even more desirable for clambering over stone walls, bare rocks or unsightly banks, covering them quickly with bright green foliage, and later on rendering them objects of beauty with its wealth of scarlet berries and purple flowers. This splendid vine was’ illustrated and highly recommended in “Garden and Forest,” one of the most conservative publications in the horticultural press. Price, 1st size, extra strong plants, $1.00 each ; $9.00 per dozen.. Young plants (which will bloom and fruit abundantly this year), 40c. each ; 3 for $1.00; 7 for $2.00; 12 for $3.00. THE HARDY DOUBLE ENGLISH VIOLET, \ \ YHICH occupies the centre of tha Plate Opposite, needs no words of praise to-introduce it to our customers. It speaks for itself. Here-we havea Violet entirely hardy, perfectly double, a deep violet color and most deliciously fragrant. It surpasses the well-known “Marie Louise” Violet in rich- ness of color, being many shades darker, and far excels it in its delightful odor ; this is one of its greatest merits. It is ent'rely free from disease of any kind, will grow and-bloom in any garden and in any situation. It is entirely hardy and can be left out in the open ground all winter. Nothing is more appropriate for cemetery plots than the . Hardy Double English Violet. Thousands have been prevented hitherto from planting double violets because the varieties offered were not hardy, but now this difficulty is overcome. Price, ist size, large flowering clumps, 75c. each ; $7.50 per dozen. _ Young plants for this season’s blooming, 40c. each ; 3 for $1.00; 7 for $2.00; 12 for $3.00. THE VARIEGATED LEAF MOON FLOWER, SMALL portion of which fills the lower portion of the Large Plale opposite, is one of the greatest acquisitions to our list of summer climbing plants introduced in years. The foliage is beautifully marked clear white and vivid green, the flowers are identical with the famous Moonflower, so that in beauty of flower and foliage it is without a rival. As it is not: hardy, slips (or cuttings) should be taken from it in the fall and started in small pots, when they will make fine vines © for climbing around the window in a sitting-room ; trained to wires, strings or wooden trellis in the open ground it will make a most attractive appearance even when out of bloom. Price, 1st size, extra strong plants, 60c. each. Young plants, which will bloom this season, 40c. each ; 3 for $1.00; 7 for $2.00 ; 12 for $3.00. SPECIAL OFFER.—One each of the three useful plants described above and shown on the Plate, First Size. $2.00; Second Size, $1.00. (If bought separately would cost $2.35 and $1.20 per set.) wpe or Ct eal aut Vere , & A. sega y a ‘ ‘ Nat & bagi " k is \ % hr) ' ym | ay " : te “Cae + ; . Ay, Yen " 2) fe : , ee op a Ae 112 PETER HENDERSON & GO.—PLANT DEPARTMENT. We show four Flowers which are types of the grand Cuberous Begonias we offer. These are now the most popular plants.for beds of summer. flowers. For atimo it was generally supposed that these could not be grown in the open air with success, but extensive plantings of them in various sections of the country have demonstrated their adaptability for this purpose. Nothing can exceed the brillancy of their-colors, the deli- cacy of their tints, the richness of their waxy flowers, the gorgeousness of their effect in masses or their graceful appearance in heds or borders. From the time the first blossom appears until all growth is stopped by frost they are never out of bloom, and such. blooms, great waxy flowers from three to five inches across, borne in such profusion that the rich glossy green foliage is almost hidden under the wealth of blossoms. A bunch of these on the table in a room willremain perfect a long time and brighten it up as no other flowers will. There are inferior varieties of these grand flowers offered, but those we sell are the best the world can produce, and were selected by Mr. Henderson personally on his*tour among the celebrated growers of Europe last summer ; hence our custoniers may rely on getting the best from us, and be guarded against cheap offers of these which cannot be as good as our carefully selected strain. They should be planted aboiit one foot apart each way, and on the approach of cold weather they should be taken up and the bulbs stored away in a warm place until the spring, when they may be started in pots before planting in the garden. SINGLE FLOWERED TUBEROUS BEGOWIAS IN SEPARATE COLORS FOR BEDDING. See figures 1, 2 and 4 in above engraving. Scarlet........30c. each, $3.00 per dozen. White.........30c. each, $3.00 per dozen. Rose..........30¢. each, $3.00 per dozen. Vellow...2i.30e, 300" Crimson.......30c. “ 3.00 « Orange .......30e. “ 3.00 “ Set of six beautiful varieties in separate Colors for.........csccccsescccccoeesee, $1.50 Ten of each of the above colors (60 in all) for.........ccccccccccccccsccccercsees 12.00 Twenty of each of the above colors (120 in all) for.............ceeee se eeeeee --.. 21.00 SINGLE TUBEROUS BEGONIAS, ALL COLORS: MIXED, 2c. éach, $2.25 per dozen, $8.00 per 50, $15.00 per 100. DOUBLE TUBEROUS BEGONIAS (eee figure 3), ALI, COLORS MIXED, 50c. each, $4.50 per dozen. 4 separate sorts, 60c. each, $2.00 per set of 4. 113 oie pe eeeecee CX TATE =i L) nea. Orne A i Ae ee 44 Sa ee wy a jae ZG oy oly eeee8e66 Peete et eat ve YIYK1 tents & Lad COLLECTION OF a > VRIZE. : AMERICAN SEEDLINGS NOW OFFERED FOR THE FIRST TIME AND EXCLUSIVELY BY US THIS SEASON. T is with pleasure we offer the collection of twelve prize seedling Chrysanthemums named below, confident that they are all decided acquisitions. The entire stock of these grand sorts is held by us, so that they are now offered for the first time, and at a price exceptionally low for new varieties of such pronounced merit. We exhibited this collection at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's exhibition last fall, where they received the highest honors. They will all make grand varieties tor exhibition and cut flowers. The plants are all strong, healthy growers, and make splendid flower stems, either disbudded or naturally grown. Although the, varieties are all new and rare, we offer them at a low price, so as to bring them within the reach of all. LIST OF VARIETIES. ELLA MAY. . Primrose yellow, apricot centre, extra large and fine. Awarded a silver and certi, of merit at Philadelphia last season. See cut and special description on page 116.. 600. each. MRS. I, FORSTERMAN. A magnificent extra large, snowy white variety of the Japanese in- curved type, A superb grower and free bloomér. : SURPRISE. : A eeiane shade of bronzy red, bold, handsome flowers of the ar. find numerous admirers. FAULTLESS. - Deep golden yellow, extra large and full, quilled petals. In color and form it, ra araraled: some of the flowers measured over iameler. MRS, F. SCHUCHARDT. . A charming variety, which, like all in this colléction, {fs of the largest ‘size. The coloring is exquisite; the céntre ‘of the flowers is creamy white, the ends of the petals tinted delicate rose, & pronounced improvement on this type. INDIAN CHIEF. Ir sharp contrast to the above is this variety ; here the coloring is * a vivid, strong crimson; the flower equally, large, but pega no! and bolder, loosely incurvedend decidedly Japanese outline, JULIUS ROEHRS. A rich shade of violet rose, the reverse of the petals silvery pink; a@unique and charming contrast. Flowers of the largest size and of the popular incurved type: Awarded a certificate of merit at Philadelphia last season. -50c. each. us EVENING GLOW. A strikingly beautifal variety, deep yellow in the centre, with rich bronze red shadinzs toward the ends’of the petals, very like the rich coloring of a brilliant sunset. POPULARITY. t size and fine globular form. A variety wnich is sure to.| 4 delicate shade of flesh pink, of fine incurved form, large and handsome. The ends of the petals are cut so as to resembla a steg’s antlers in outline. Sure to be popular. 2 GOLDFINCH. In this variety we have a richness of color rarely seen, a deep, intense crimson on the upper surface of the petals—the reverse being a light bronze, making a pleasing contrast. , -- DAVID ROSE. Rosy claret, edged with silvery white, large, handsome blooms, Awarded a certificate of merit at Philadelphia last season. : MAJESTY. f Deep, glowing red; in form it is similar to Cullingfordil, but larger and finer; the coloring is even more intense than that fine Price, 40c. each, except where noted. Set of twelve PRIZE SEEDLING varieties for $4.00. : 114 TED gy (Ren 891--PeseRHENnERSONeCo Ba (oe NEWER VARIETIES OF ESTABLISHED MERIT. Among the numerous varieties of recent introduction which we have had on trial, those we offer below have proven to be the best in every particular. The great number of Chrysanthe- mums which are annually introduced as being new renders it imperative that a careful selection should be made before offering them to our customers, and for this reason we thoroughly test all the new sorts, discarding all that are inferior and offering only such as are really worthy of a place in our lists. 5B. G. Hill. Deep golden yellow, with bronze shadings. Chas. Pratt. Porcelain pink, with «maroon markings. Harry BE. Widener. page 118. Ivory. Pure white; a splendid free-flowering variety. W.H.Lincoln. Bright yellow, large splen- did flower. i. Canning. Clear white, large flat flower. Robert Cannell. A variety of great merit, awarded two certificates in England. Color, bronze red, under petals gold col- ored. Habit of plant dwarf and vigorous. See cut and description, This is a great benefit to our customers, and for this reason they may rely on getting only the best when ordering from us Rose Queen. Beautiful shade of carmine rose. Rohallion. Clear yellow, large finely formed flower. Violet Rose. A grand variety for every pur- pose. Form and habit superb; color, deep violet rose. John Lane. Deep rosy pink. Oneof-the best. Bohemia. See cut and description on page 117. Miss Mary Wheeler. Large perfectly formed flower, pearly white. Mrs. Chas. Dissell. Extra large flower, pink and white. Avalanche. Flowers attain a diameter of ten inches and over; color, purest white. Price, 35c. each; set of 15 sorts for $4.50. PETER HENDERSON & CO.—PLANT DEPARTMENT. New Rosy Blush “ OSTRICH PLUME" Variety, WM. FALCONER This grand variety will increase the popularity and interest in this beauti- ful section. We obtained it by a ‘‘sport” from ** Louis Boehmer,” and it partakes of all the good qualities found in that excellent variety. The color is an exquisite shade of rosy blush, changing to a delicate flesh pink as the flowers advance in age. A de- scription cannot convey the beauty of coloring found in this new variety. The delicacy of tinting is without a parallel in any class of flowers within our knowledge. The soft, feathe growth peculiar to the ‘Ostric Plume" class is even more pronounced than in any of its predecessors, and in this variety it has anadditional charm. The growth referred to is usually a shade lighter than the body of the flower—the effect produced being as if a softly tinted lace-like web or veil was thrown over the blooms, a unique and beautiful addition to its appear- ance. The flowers are of the largest size, and are borne on strong, vigorous stalke. The growth of the plant is all that could be desired. Taken all inal, we have no hesitation in pronouncing it the finest variety of the season. Price, 60c. each; $6.00 per dozen. “ Exhibition” Gotlection. This collection, as its name impiies, is made up of such sorts as are gene erally grown for exhibition purposes, and embraces nearly every shade of color and variety of form known in the Chrysanthemum. We have remodeled this collection by the addition of some of the very best sorts extant, replac- ing some of the less attractive varie- ties, and have included in it our Newer Varieties of last year, offering them now at the same price as the others. This collection of Chrysanthe- mums as now Offered Will be sure to give satisfaction to purchasers. Admiral Lewis. Deep wine color, very large and showy. “if Advance, A beautiful shadé of rosy pink; flowers of the largest size and very double. - A decided ac- quisition, and equally valuable for the exhibition table or cut flowers. Bride of Roses. An exquisite shade of rosy pink, of perfect form and largest size. Excellent. An exquisite shade of deli- eate shell-like pink, large, finely formed flowers, gracefully droop- ing and double to the centre. A unique and beautiful variety of rare merit. Empress of Japan. This is another grand white, differingin shapo and tone of color from the preceding. Long graceful petals, incurving to the centre. (Continued on next page.) PETER HENDERSON & CO.—PLANT DEPARTMENT 115 GROUP OF ROYAL JAPANESE VARIETIES. Royal Japanese Chrysanthemums. These grand varieties were shown on a Colored Plate in our Catalogue last year, an engraving of which reduced one-half we show above, so that the individual flowers are barely one-third natural size. They are, without doubt, the finest and most distinct types of Japanese sorts in existence. Offered at reduced prices this season. No.1. GARDEN QUEEN. Deep violet, reverse of petals silvery rose; a charming contrast of color. * No. 2. CASHMERE. Base of petals light crimson, upper largest size; undoubtedly a grand acquisition. 40c. each. (See cut,"page 117.) « No. 4. GOLD PLUME. -Drooping petals of a rich centre. No. 5. LOUIS BOBHMER: The PINE Ostrich Plume variety. For fuller description and cut see page 116. No. 6. OMAR. Rich deep crimson of the shade known as ‘‘ox-blood red”; a variety of undoubted merit. No.7, L’ANGELUS. Deep rich purple, and a variety of great promise for garden or exhibition. No. 8. SUNRAY. Rich yellow and light crimson; an exceedingly bright and attractive sort. No. 9. SANTA CLAUS. Fleecy white, of the largest size and perfect form; the best in its color yet offered. Price, 25c. each (except *t Dawn”); set of 9 sorts for $2.00. “Exhibition” Collection—continued. Edwin Molyneux. Rich mahogany crimson, reverse of petals golden; broad petals, very large flower; a grand sort. Edna Craig. large, puro white; one of the best. F. T McFadden. Bright carmine, large and full; very fine. se Grandiflorum. Bright golden yellow; very large flower; very fine, G. F. Moseman. One of the largest flowered varieties, often measuring nine inches across. Incurved petals, bright Indian red inside and buff on the outside. Isabella Bott. Pure white, very large and splendidly incurved. Ismail Pure white; fine petals, like a cotton ball. Java. Purple; petals thin and tipped lilac. Jardin des Plantes. Large, splendidly incurved, pure yellow; a grand variety. J. Collins. Bronzy orange, shaded Indian red. John Welch. Dark crimson maroon. Kioto. , Deep yellow, with a peculiar ‘waxy lustre; petals incurved and twisted like talons. A unique and valuable variety. Lord Byron. Deep reddish crimson; tipped old gold. Lilliah B. Bird. Beautiful light pink, extra fine. Mrs. Fottler. Clear soft rosy pink, similar in shade to the ‘‘La France” Rose. Large, full double flowers, composed of long pointed petals, opening flat at first, but developing into a large feathery bloom of great beauty. W. K. Harris. A large, splendidly incurved va- riety of the richest golden yellow. The size of the flower when properly grown is enormous. Itis un- doubtedly a first-class variely in every particular. Mrs. Samuel Houston. A beautiful pure white va- riety of the largest size, and one of the best for use in making up vases, bouquets and loose bunches of flowers. Mrs. Bowen. This is a variety of rare beauty, in its charming contrast of old gold and reddish crimson, The flowers are of the largest size, and wherever exhibited it has been the centre of interest. Miss Jessie Hinzey. A bright canaryyellow variety; large incurved flowers of perfect f and fine su sagen A splendid grower and very desirable variety. Mrs. John Wanamaker. -Large incurved blooms, silvery rose outside and deep carmine within. A grand variety for exhibition purposes. Mahomet. Deep golden yellow. ; Mr. H. Cannell. Large, finely formed flowers of the most Intense yellow, pectarly and gracefully incurved. _ Mrs. Geo. Bullock, Large, pure white; extra fine. M.V. Morel Large, snowy white, tinted blush; very fine. Mrs. Frank Thompson. A beautifully incurved variety of immerse size, often measuring over eight inches in diameter. Color, bronzy carmine; reverse of petals creamy white. re Mrs. C. H. Wheeler. Old gold and crimson; decidedly ‘Japanese, and looks as if cutout of leather. Mrs. Humphreys. > Pure white; a grand variety. Mme. C. Au er. Clear rosy pink; very attractive. M. L. Fabre. Delicate silvery pink; large and fine. . Mr. H. Waterer. Deep yellow, base of petals deep apricot. Nelly Bly. Twisted golden petals; profuse bloomer. Pietro-Diaz. Brilliant crimson; large double flowers; agem- _ President Spaulding. Purplish carmine, large and full; very free bloomer. Robert Bottomley. Large, pure white, irregularly twisted and incurved; splendid for exhibition purposes. — St. Sophia. «Exquisite lilac pink; extra fine flower. . Soleil Levant. Pale lemon yellow, quilled petals; very large flower, often attaining ten inches in diameter. Sunnyside. Pure white, with a delicate pink centre; flowers rather flat, of enormous size. A beautiful and attractive variety T. B. Price.. Large soft pink, slightly yellow toward the centre; the petals are twisted like a corkscrew, giving it a very fantastic appearance. The Bride. A magnificent pure white variety of the largest size and perfect form, splendidly incurved. For purity of color, size, form and all the essentials of a fine Chrysanthemum, this variety is probably unsurpassed. The White Ostrich Plume Chrysanthemum. (Mrs, Alpheus Hardy). The first of this grand type; color, purest white. 25 cts. each; set of 45 Exhibition Varieties for $7.50. 116 PETER HENDERSON & GO.—PLANT DEPARTMENT. Hi PRIZE SEEDLING, “ BLLA MAY.” The variety shown in the engraving above and offered in our set of Prize Seedlings on page 113 is exceptionally good in every par- ticular. A single flower exhibited at Philadelphia last year, but not entered for competition, was awarded a Special Silver Medal and a Certificate of Merit, honors rarely awarded to a new variety. In the opinion of many it was the finest variety ainong the hun. dreds on exhibition. The color is a beautiful shade of clear prim- rose yellow, with deep apricot centre. The flowers are beyond the average size. frequently reaching 10 inches across; the habit of the plant is very strong and vigorous; it has all the essentials of a first-class variety, and we predict a brilliant future for it. Price. 60c. each, $6.00 per doz. THE PINK “OSTRIGH PLUMB” Chrysanthemum, ‘‘ Louis Boehmer.’ The title of ‘‘ Ostrich Plume” was applied by-us to the first of this now type of the Chrysanthemum (Mrs. Alpheus Hardy) to distinguish it for all time from those previously known, but more particularly to direct attention to the soft feathery growth with which the flowers are thickly studded, forming so striking a resemblance to en Ostrich Plume that this title was instantly suggested to us when we first saw it- The ‘‘Louis Boehmer” is identical in its strange and beautiful formation with that variety. but its color is an exqui- fila shade of silvery pink, with deep rose on the inside of the petals, and is of vigorous vonstitution, being one of the strongest growing watieties we have, so that itis certain to produce perfect flowers Mixer the most ordinary cultivation. Price, strong plants, 25 cts. each. $2.25 per doz. EARLY COLLECTION. Although all of tho Chrysanthemums are early enough to perfect their flowers in the open ground of south Baltimore, yet in the vicinity of New York and further north many of the late kinds sometimes do not; hence we n&me this Early Collection, for the benefit, particularly, of residents of extreme Northern States. Belle Paule. Soft white, tipped light rose Beaute des Jardins. Splendid deep purple. Bouquet Nationale. Pure white, tinted lemon. Elaine. Pure snow white; large and full. Mrs. Brett. Twisted golden petals. Mad. Grame. Pure white, beautifully incurved. Gloriosum. Bright sulphur yellow. Geo. Glenny. Clear golden yellow, incurved. Golden Lace. Pure yellow, finely cut petals. Grace Attick. . Pure white, quilled petals. Mra. J. H. Taylor. Pinkish lilac, very early. Mrs. John g. Orangé, old gold and bronze. Mr. Wm. Barr. Bright crimson, shading to golden yellow. é Mm M. Boyer. Lilac rose, shaded silvery white. Norma. Blush white, tipped rose. Ophir. Deep golden yellow, tipped bronze. Penelope. as pink; large and full. Source d’Or. Intense yellow, shaded old gold. Timbale d@’Argent. Pure white, large Anemone flower. : Precocite. Small, white, very early. Mile. Lacroix. Similar to above, but larger. King of Crimsons, Deep red. Jeanne d’Aro. Blush white. : Sceur Melaine. Pure white, fringed, fine habit, Chas. Delmas. Brick red, with fiery shading. Price,15 ots.each ; set of 25 early sorts for $3.00, LoUls BOEHMER. (34 na’ura) size.) PETER HENDERSON & CO.—PLANT DEPARTMENT. ais + BOHEMIA E> i This grand variety is included in our list of newer sorts on page 114, which meow | please see. Among the many good kinds offered there, we call particu- =k ae lar attention to this, and illustrate itin the accompanying engraving. y > It belongs to the type known as ‘‘ Reflexed Japanese,” and PES. Z) Shae o> is a worthy type of that class. The coloring is gorgeous—a } a. 4° above the average size. Price, 35c. each, $3.50 per doz. magnificent shade of glowing crimson—and the flowers are a DAWN «© (Syn. V. H. Hallock.) This charming variety is included in our Royal Jape anese Collection on page 115, andis one of the most distinct varieties in our list. The coloring is delicate in the extreme, a shade of rosy flush deepening to pink, To this exquisite tint it owes its name of Dawn The etals are broad and gracefully disposed. Vithout question, a very beautiful variety. = Price, 40c. each, $4.00 per doz. -—- The Royal i Chrysanthemums came in good shape. They gave evidence of having been raised and cared for by experienced hands. Thereare but few dealers who can compare with you in sending out good strong plants, and maintain the high reputation your house oo oa merits.—Tuos. L. JonNsox, Leavenworth, Kans, b J 1 7 STANDARD COLLECTION. Below we offer, under the above title, a fine collec-. tion of standard sorts. Each one is a gem: Mandarin. Deep Indian red. Mrs. Jessie Barr. Pure white. Bartholdi. Deep rosy pink, shaded maroon. Gladiator. Deep crimson; fine. Volunteer. Light pink, striped white. Leopard. (See special descriplion, page 118.) Geo. Pratt. Deep crimson, like the Gen. Jacq. Rose. Gladys Spaulding. Clear brassy yellow. John Thorpe. Deepcrimson lake ; asplendid variety. Mrs, T. H. Spaulding. Purest snow white. Mrs. J.N. Gerard. Beautiful silvery pink. President Hyde. Rich yellow; twisted petals. Puritan. White tinted lilac; a beautiful variety. Sokoto. Clear golden yellow; large and full. Triomphante. Rosy pink; a very pleasing shade. Pheebus. Large handsome yellow. Prince Kamoutski.- Crimson and coppery bronze, _ Lividia. Large white; finestin the Anemone section. Mrs. Carnegie. Deep crimson; extra large. Medusa._ Pure white, long silky petals. — Price, 15 cts. each; set of 20 for $2.50. SUCGESSION COLLECTION. Under this heading we offer late flowering vari- eties, such kinds as perfect their flowers late in the season, succeeding the early varieties. Ben d'Or. Pure yellow; ribbon-like petals. Cullingfordii. Dark mahogany crimson; extra fine. Comte de Germiny. Old gold and Indian red. Prank Wilcox. Rich golden amber. James Salter. Clear golden yellow; incurved. Jennie Y. Murkland. Bright apricot yellow. Julius Cesar. - Rich red, shaded terra cotta. Lakme. Light bronze red; veryshowy and distinct. LaNymphe. -Rich salmon pink; very attractive. M A. Vilmorin. Soft creamy white; fringed. Mollie. Soft creamy white; twisted petals. Mons. Raoux. Dark crimson red; very double. Moonlight. Immense size; clear white. Mrs. Meredith: Light lavender pink. Maid of Athens. Pure white; full and double. Mrs. Wm. Hamilton. Extra large, double; white. Mrs. Humphreys. Large pure white. Sultan. Bright crimson quilled petals; very fine. Talfourd Salter. Rich crimson and golden bronze. Yellow Eagle. Deep golden yellow. Price, 20 cts. each; set of 20 for $3.00 118 i* PETER HENDERSON & CO.—PLANT DEPARTMENT. ATRIGK BARRY * GENERAL COLLECTION.*« We have selected the varieties below named from among the huns dreds we grow, as embracing the greatest variety of form and color to be oh New Yetion “ Ostrich Plume” Chrysanthemam FROM JAPAN. tound outside of those offered in the various groups and collections on OG) QE have secured from Japan a fine the preceding pages., We have taken particular pains to offer a full aver’ The Taseness Wa EOeiie Goa bedis ae Gay coe cae selected—all being standard sorts and certain to make a fine display. JAPANESE WARIETIES. grand yellow incurved variety of the *‘ Ostrich Plume” class which in size of flower and all the essentials | of a first-class Chrysanthemum will | take rank with its predecessors, Louis Boehmer -and Mrs. Alpheus Hardy. We have named it in honor of the Jate Patrick Barry, the veteran Nursery- man to whom horticulture in the United Blooming Rose. Bright rosy pink. . Fascination, Large, white, pink centre. Fulton. Clear bright yellow: iong Lwisted petals. Spiralis. Creamy white. shading 10 deep pink. Gen Arthur. Large rosy pink. Tecumseh Deep Indian red. Miss E. A. Jacqueth. Rich crim- son, edged golden. Delie. Large creamy white. centre. © M. Monusillac. Deep -cnestnut brown, shaded scarlet. Tensia. Light yellow. shading to white. - Geo. Sand.- Bronzy pink, yellow. Mrs. Lord. Clear one: petals, twisted 6 tangled mass of silken threads. Le Tonkin. Flesh white, shaded rose. Grand Mogul Violet amaranth. Lorraine. Rich golden yellow. Wenonah. Silvery white, tipped rosy pink. Yeddo. Bright yellow. Rob Roy. Orange, shaded red. Margaret of York. Sulphuryeliow. Japonica. Large brilliant red. Sec. Barotte. Deep-bronzy orange. Striata Perfecta. White, striped rose. Price, 10 cts. each. Set of 22 fine varieties for $2.00. Statés is so much indebted. Plants ready Apri) ist. Price, $1.00 each. | “HARRY E. WIDENER” Is the magnificent variety shown in the engraving below and included in the collection of newer sorts on page 114. A waxy golden yellow of full globular form, the Ideal of perfection. Twelve blooms were exhibited at Philadelphia, which were admitted to be the finest flowers of its class SPOTTED CHRYSANTHEMUN, “ LEOPARD.” ever shown 10 this country. pe 35 sei each, $3.50 per doz. SR The -ground color Is a deep shade or -carmine, irregularly Splashed and spotted with pure white, entirely different from anything else. It is of full average size, graceful form, and has ae great advantage of being one of the latest fowering kinds. S. each, $2.25 per doz GHINESE INCURVED VARIETIES. Fingal Ruse violet, with lighter back; -very showy. Helen of Troy. Soft, attractive shade of pink. Lord Mayor. Clear white, shaded rose and violet. Diana. Clear white; compact flower. Troubadour. Beautiful light pink. Pink Venus. Lilac peach; large and beautiful, Golden John Salter. Beautiful golden yellow. Golden Empress. Deep brassy yellow. Lady Carey. Large rosy lilac with silvery back. Golden Prince. Clear golden yellow: Lady Slade. Bright lilacpink. * > ia Neige. Pure white; profuse bloomer: _ 4 Mrs. Geo. Rundle. Snowy white: beautifully inéuived. Pericles. Bright Indian red. Prince Alfred. Deep pinkish carmine, Princess Teck. Extra large creamy white. Refalgens. Rich purplisb maroon, Virgin Queen. Soft creamy white; incurved = 2 Desperandum. Dark red and orange. ero of Stoke Newington. Rosy pink, shaded purple Saint Patrick. Bronzy red; very fine. Mrs. Heale. Creamy white: exquisite form. Price. 10 cts. each; set of 22 fine sorts for $2.00. POMPON, OR BUTTON VARIETIES. Montgolfier. Maroon. tipped rich ; Arbre de Noel. Deep orange, golden yellow. shaded red, tipped yellow; Model of Perfection. Bright pinkish finely fringed. lilac, shading to white. Black Douglas. Dark maroon red; Mrs. Aristee. Deep canary yellow; striking in color: deeply Anemone flowered. toothed petals. Princess Meletia. Fimbriated white; | Bouquet. Rich carmine. - very beautiful. Canary Bird. Light canary yellow. Snowdrop. Pure white; flowers like | Cravaction. Deep pink. yellow cenire. miniature snow-balls. Golden Bedder. Clear golden yellow. White Bedder. Small, pure white, very early flowering. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per set of 12. The full set of 184 kinds of Chrysanthemums, as named, for $25.00. 4 collection of 100 distinct sorts, of our selection only, for $8.00. HARRY E, WIDENEB. (See also Newer Varieties, page 114) PETER HENDERSON & CO.—PLANT DEPARTMENT. 119 DWARF * CALLA « LILY, “The Gem.” The great value of this over the common Calla Lily lies in its dwarf habit andfreedom ofbloom. The principal <= objection to the old variety is foundinits rank growth, & <<} but in this improved sort that objection is overcome. % It raccly exceeds 18 inches in height and blooms most w abundantly. The flowers are not more than half the 5 size of the common variety, and therefore can be used » with telling effect in bouquets. It is in every way Ss superior as a house plant to the larger growing variety. yonea Price, strong blooming plants from pots, 5c. each, my $4.50 per dozen. (See cut.) # TRUE BLACK CALLA LILY. (Arum Sanctum.) A rare species from the Holy Land, which is still veryscarce. The flowersare about 14inches long from tip to base, and about 4 inches broad at the widest part, gracefully curving to asmall point. They have a strong violet-like odor, are a deep velvety purplish maroon—almost black—on the upper side, and moss- green underneath. From the centre of the flower springs a spike ten inches long, of the most intense a =, glossy black. The whole appearance of the plant is BLACE CALLA a, me yma é im stately and elegant in the Vp pee ee < the i f flowers stamping it as one of the most wonde pro- . ByPeter Henocrsoskio sf; 7 ductions of nature. YELLOW CALLA LILY. (Richardia Hastata.) Every one is familiar with the well-known White Calla Price, $1.25 each for plants started in pots. orcs LILY, “THE GEM 2 The Roses and other flowering plants I ordered from you arrived : PE OE TES in first-class condition—not a lent broken, all very aed extras Lily. The fine variety we aes splendid, =} an of which, accept our — and _ so Ee ated offer is identical with Garden Culture of Roses,” as well as for the prompt receipt of the seeds included 6 this in every respect except DWARF se order.—H. 8. CnaxpaLt, M.D., Leonardsville, Kans., April 5th, 1891, the color, which is light yel- (Musa Cavendishii.) low, with rich purple in the throat of the flower, so that the great value of this grand novelty can be readily ap- preciated by all. Our stock is limited, so that such of our customers as want to procure this rare plant will do wellto order early. Price, $1 each. A dwarf form of the Banana, which is of great value as a centre plantin large “foliage” beds. The leaves are broad and massive, well calculated to withstand strong winds. Planted in a large tub it will makeasplendid ornament for the lawn; at the close of the season it may be placed in a ‘warm cellar until the next _ geason, or grown into fruit in a greenhouse or conserva- tory. Price, strong growing plants, $1.00 each. 3 CALLA LILY, (Lily of the Nile.) Pure white, large, splendid flowers. 30c. each, $3 per doz. SPOTTED LEAF CALLA, (Richardia Alba Maculata.) This plant is always orna- NEM mental, even ae in ig B 3 Ze De: he 4 of \ wi ey, aa So, WV eee Pare flower, the dark green leaves « Lay s9y 27 ra ee ee being beautifully spotted C38 ots Re. ft x w7 with white; in other respecte es = was the plant is the samé as the AT a4 erat te : ast Sas White Calla, but is of dwarf CUP EA g 5 habit. Price, 30c. each, (Cuphea Llavae.) $3.00 per doz. SPECIAL OFFER.—We will supply the set of five grand Calla Lilies offered above for One of the most remarkable flowering plants within the range wees If bought separately tome knowledes; Gaabining a it ge = —- colors in each would cost $3.35. flower, scarlet, purple and white. It belongs to the same famil as the wellkniown-* Lady's Cigar Plant,” but is-wastly superior YELLOW PARIS DAISY. in every way. The flowers are tubularin shape, one and one- (New Branching.) half to two inches Jong, and have two bright scarlet wings at A new, strong growing and the end of each flower; the tip of the flower is bright purple, branching variety of this ve the stamens are pure white; the body of the flower is pea-green useful plant. It will be wel- and is covered with fine crimson hairs like a moss rose, truly a comed on account of its vig- wonderful flower. The plants are always in bloom when given orous habit and golden-ye roper care. It grows into a bushy plant about fifteen inches low flowers. May be h gh, and makes an elegant appearance when potted or in the © ; : bloomall winter. Price, 0a open ground. Price, 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. NEW TRICOLOR CUPBEA. each, $3.00 per doz. 120 PETER HENDERSON & CO.—PLANT DEPARTMENT. ties. THOMAS S. WARE. (See jig. 4 in engraving.) This fine variety is shown on the extreme right-hand corner of the engraving. Itis the dwarfest of all Cannas and is literally loaded with dark orange scarlet flowers, formed in large, compact heads.. $1 each: FRANCOISE CROZY. sete Jig. 2.) This variety is shown by a single flower adjoining Mme. Crozy in the engraving. The color 3 e. nae shade of light apricot, bordered with bright yellow. -00 each. PRES. CARNOT. A majestic variety with dark chocolate foliage, flowers deep scarlet, large and beautifully rounded. $1.00 each. TROCADERO. Agrand sortin flowerand foliage. The blooms are a deep crimson lake of the richest shade, and are borne in won- derful profusion. Twenty-seven separate heads of flowers were counted on a single plant in our grounds. $1.00 each. MME. BE Bright orange scarlet, edges golden yellow. $1. PIERRETTE DE BIORLET. Rich golden yellow, spotted and streaked with vermilion. This variety is shown in the engrav- ingabove. (See fig.3.) 75 cts. each. The ‘Gilt Edged” ot seven new sorts for $5.00. (if bought separately would cost $7.75.) GENERAL COLLECTION. Antoine Crozy. Flowers deep crimson, light green foliage. Admiral Courbet. Light yellow, speckled with orange s¢arlét. Aurora. Deep yellow mottled orange. Adolph Weick. Rich carmine crimson. Bertal Deep salmon flowers, almost scarlet, deep green foliage, { GILT EDGED COLLECTION New French Gannas. In offering these greatly umproved varieties of these now most popts lar plants for garden and lawn decoration, we desire to call attention to our title of «Gilt Edged,” which is used to call the attention of our cus- tomers to the border of golden yellow which most of these so: emphasize the great advance made in this section. They flower during the entire season, and if grown in pots make grand plants for the conserv- atory or greenhcuse. lifted after they are cut down by frost in fal], and stored away in a collar, just Liké dahlias or potatoes, when they can be divided and planted again in May or June. GILT EDGED COLLECTION. MADAME CROZY. (See have, and alse to the open ground When not wanted for flowering in winter, they should be Sy. 1 in engraving.) Undoubtedly the grandest of all varies It is shown in the left-hand corner of the engraving above. The color is 3 brilliant vermilion scarlet,-bordered with great clusters and in such profusion that they crown,the plant with a blaze of glowing color. The foliage is vivid green, broad and massive ;‘the habit of the plant is com- pact and vigorous, its natural height being rarely more than four feet, but the flowers, ih 4 form when it is scarcely a foot high, and continue coming on the plants until frosts Extra strong plants, $1.50 each. deep golden yellow; the flowers are borne in Edouard Andre. Decp carmine flowers, chocolate foliage. Emile Leclerc. Flowers golden yellow, mottled crimson. Flamboyant. Flowers crimson lake shaded orange. G. Couston. Flowers light primrose yellow, mottled bright orange, Gerard Audran. Rich vermilion, throat spotted yellow. Geoffrey St. Hillaire. A grand variety. Large Orchid-like flow- g ers of a deep glowing orange shade; very large flower spike; foliage chocolate colored. 50 cts. each. Hippolyte Flandrin. One of the best sorts we offer. Color a rich deep salmon, very showy, 2 dwarf, compact grower. J. Cardioux. Flowers brilliant cardinal red; large and showy. La Mascotte. Deep carmine, the base of the petals beautifully spotted with yellow. Louise Chretien. Flowers clearyellow, splashed with orange, Louis Thibaud. A curious blending of orange and carmine—not unlike the color of a ‘‘ Bon Silene” Rose. Very free flowering. Madame Just. The lower part of the petals is flame color, the upper part golden amber. A superb variety. Mme. de Liabaud. A-grand variety; deep carmine lake. Revol Massot. Carmine red, lower petals blotched yellow. Sunset. Light orange, large size; foliage Musa-like in its texture, Ulrich Broner. Flowers orange red, lower petals striped yellow. Unique. Ground color golden yellow, marked with bright crimeon, Victor Hugo. Deep orange red flowers,-foliage dark purplish erimson. A grand variety. 50 cts. each. Price, strong roots, 25 cts. each, except where noted; or set:of 23 sorts as named above for $5.00. Our selection of sorts in quan= tities Tor massing at $15.00 per 100, PETER HENDERSON & CO.—PLANT DEPARTMENT. ~~ AS FOUR GRAND CARNATIONS. “ae Saal In the adjoining engraving we show four of the newest SS and best varicties. Each one is a sharp contrast to the MN ayur other, but this efféct is not apparent in the cut. \ No. 1. ORIENT. Rich crimson maroon, very free bloom- N ae ing, in cor A No.2, LOUISE PORSCH. Clear lemon yellow, very 2 slightly penciled with red, a splendid grower and frea bloomer. ~ sro The finest yellow Carnation as yet offered. : No. 3. DAYBREAK. The best and most distinct Carnation offered in years. The coloris an exquisite shade .of flesh pink, entirely distinct from every other variety, and sure to charm the most fastidious. 50c.each. + No. 4. et vtcha mar acaty Mera as the driven Enon y end beauti- ‘fully fringed, fragrant and free; in every respect a peerless variety. > Price, 30c. each, except Daybreak. SPECIAL OFFER—Set of Four ‘Grand Carnations for $1.00. (If bought separately would cost $1.40.) NEW RED BEDDING COLEUS, “Fire Crest.” oS pare This grand red bedding Coleus originated with Mr. Wm. Ball, Spuyten Duyvil, N. Y., from whom we purchased the entire stock. It is, without exception, the most brilliantly colored Coleus as yet introduced ; in fact, we know of no plant surpassing it in brilliancy ofcoloring. The major portion of the foliage is a bright carmine crimson shade, the edge is slightly marked with golden yellow, which heightens the coloring, the centre of the leaves is blotched with deep bronze, the leaves are deeply toothed and have that . graceful wavy appearance so desirable. The habit is close and compact, very short jointed, so that the leaves overlap each other and give the effect of the entire plant being one mass of brilliant red ; exposed to the brightest sunlight this coloring is intensified. It in no way competes with Verschaf- feltii; in fact, the contrast is so marked that both could be planted together i As a foil to the yellow and light colored varieties, orasa § border to a bed of cannas, it is grand, and well deserves its name of ‘‘ Fire 3 with advantage. Crest." . Price, 15c. each, $1.50 per doz., $8.00 per 100. NEW YELLOW BEDDING COLEUS, “ Shelley’s Wellow."’ d yellow bedding Coleus, which is, we believe, now offered for the firat time, we have a compact rous grower, which is without a trace of any color except yellow, equal to Golden Bedder in this respect and sur- peers itin vigor. During the hot, dry spells Iast summer, where Golden der failed entirely this fine variety was superb. It will rank first _ among yellow Coleus, as Verschaffeltil does among dark crimson ones, and As the best companion to that fine variety as yet introduced. Price, 150. each, $1.50 per doz., $8.00 per 100.« ; In this 121 Se. A eee rs Se rd OM AH | G TED Copy! 1892 SON Pere Heno®* % Co FOUR GRAND CARNATIONS (For other varieties see page 128.) EULALIA GRASSES. Gratillima. Foliage very narrow and of a beautiful green color, midrib silvery white. This variety is not only very useful-as a hardy plant, but is also very desir- able for decorative purposes. _ Japonica Zebrina (Zebra Grass). Unlike all other variegated plants, this has its striping or marking across the leaf, instead of longitudinally. Bulalia Japonioa Var. Leaves striped white and green longitudinally. The flower spikes of both are valuable for parlor ornaments. Ist size, 500. each, $4.50 93 doz.; 2d size, 250. each, $2.25 per doz. SPECIAL Q FFER—Bot of three Eulalias, ist size, $1.25; 2d size, 122 PETER HENDERSON & CO.—PLANT DEPARTMENT. NOVELTY FER. IGOD_ , ma *\ DOUBLE WHITE By alla? Re “ot DAISY, ) “SNOWFLAKE.” In the engravin below we shew this most useful plant, Growing only from six to eight inches in height and cove ered during the ene tire season with its largé6, pure white flowers, its value as a border plant or for ceme- tery decoration can be easily appreciated. After blooming all summer it can be taken into the house in the fall and it will continue flowering all winter. Itig with- ‘ out question one of the most valuable plants we have offered in years. Price, 30c. each, $3.00 per dozen. Dous.e Grimson Daisy, This variety is always scarce, owing to the fact that it can only be increased by root division and not by seed. It blooms in the early spring, continuing in flower all summer, growing only 4 to 6 inches in height. Its masses of rich, scarlet crime son blossoms make a vivid and charming contrast to the deep green of the foliage. Price, 20¢c. each, $2.00 per dozen. “TOM THUMB” gems‘ ovniePxDusy, NEW SINGLE DAHLIAS. Ca eveeaee “ LONOFELLOW,” It is seldom that such a decided break occurs in a race : Pay ae of plants as in the Dahlia, an entirely new class of which Nee Ait Ae e2i\. colored flowers, and is now offered in the “TOM THUMB” varieties illus- bey pL ok = We can supply the green foliaged variety also, Price, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz. [lew fiverm Gerantoy, “P, CROZY.” The gentleman to whom we are in- debted tor the dwarf French Cannas | has succeeded in obtaining a cross be- tween the Ivy Geraniums and the Zonals. We now offer it for the first time. The foliage shows the blending of the two races, having the form of the Ivy and the substance and size of the Zonals. The flowers are brilliant scarlet, borne in the greatest profusion, the trusses measuring six inches across and the individual florets two inches. The habit is dwarf and compact; the flowers are semi-double and lastalong time. Asa pot plant or in beds in the open ground it surpassed in brilliancy any variety in our grounds. - Price, 75¢. each, $7.50 per doz. > « PINK .« . hily of the Valley. . The old-fashioned white variety of the above is one of the greatest garden fayorites, and this PINE variety will -=- yndoubtedly become just as popular. It is as free-blooming as thé White, just as fragrant, and is an exquisite shade of Rosy Pink. The pips we offer will flower this season. Price, 10c. each, $1.00 per doz., $6.00 per 100. Roses arrived in good shape, and [ state right here that from thousands of plants I received this spring, all of them travelivg only abouc half the distance, yours were the finest and BUTTNEE. ris WHITE LILY OF THE VALLEY. Flowering pips, 5 ets. each. 50 cts. per doz.: large clumps, 50-cts. each, Copyrighted by Peter Henderson & Co. rice, 40c. each; set of 3 new sorts for $1.00. NEW DOUBLE-FLOWERING MUsK PLANT 124 PETER HENDERSON & CO.—PLANT DEPARTMENT. Victor. Deep crimson, feathered, light red, white throat. Madame Pape-Carpentier. Double white, slightly tinged in top petals in the way of Jeanne d@ Are; large trusses; free. $1.00 each. Ques i Stripes. Beautifully striped and spotted, pure white. Rose Queen. Bold well-formed flowers of a most oxqui- site and pleasing shade of blush pink, small red spots on lower petals, upper blotched maroon and red; cer- tainly one of the most attractive ever sent out, and cannot fail to be admired by all. 4 Rob Roy. Purple lower petals, top petals black, with purple edge. i Mabel. Dark maroon top, narrow edge; a heavily _ _ painted variety. (See eut.) ; Princess of Teck. Also from Madame Thibaut; pure white flowers of immense size, with nice crimped edges; strong grower and free. : Charles Outram. White, with deep purple blotch in cen- tre of each petal. Venus. The earliest of all white-flowering varieties. Lady S. Ibbetson. Very deep lake, feathered in upper petals, deep maroon, white throat and margin. Evening Star. Deepcrimson, small blotch, white throat. Price, 50 cts. each, except where noted. Set of eighteen Grand Show Pelargoniums, $7.50. Plumbago Capensis Alba. One of the most useful plants for pot culture inthe ~ greenhouse, conservatory or sitting room. It forms a graceful plant, and when in bloom is covered with large panicles, or clusters of @ white flowers. If planted out in the open ground it may be had in bloom during the summer, and if lifted and taken indoors in the fall, - will bloom again during the winter. Price. 30 cts. each, $3.00 per doz. Scarlet Salvia, “A. A. Wettig.” A very early-flowering variety, dwarfer in habit, earlier in flowering and of more substance than thé common variety. Plants in our grounds were covered with flowers June ist, and bloomed all season. Price, 25 cts. each, $2.25 per doz. ey eee New Dwarf Scarlet Salvia, “Wm. Bedman,” The grandest addition to our list of bedding plants 5 3 e : 38 ) +, introduced in years. It originated with the gentleman a 5 HoW ie LA R G6 N | g M S pa whose name iepeakes from whom we purchased the entire ported ‘oti stock, so that we control this superb novelty. It forms a Cm Varieties.) compact bush completely covered with rich scarlet We have taken great pains to secure a fine collection flowers, which are of heavier substance than the older sort and remain of these, and now offer, perhaps, the best varieties known longer on the plants. The engraving was made from a photograph of et the present time,. These have been imported from the @ plant in the open ground, which by actual measurement was only famous growers of England and the Continent, where jifteen inches high and two feet across. The foliage is as large as the old their culture is carried to the highest degree. Weappend: sort and is so thick on the plants that it covers the ground, forming @ '@ list of varieties and.descriptions, but words cannot mound of vivid green surmounted by blazing red flowers. As a bordér ‘describe the beautiful markings and gorgeous colors of plant or vase plant it will be indispensable, and as it will bloom abun- these wonderful plants. dantly in pots it will beof the greatest value as a market plant for florists. Sultana. Rich red, enlivened with chestnut, upper petals Price, 40 cts. each, 3 for $1.00, 7 for $2.00, 12 for $3.00. of a much richer shade and feathered maroon, pure: _ white centre, and encircled with a soft shade of pur ut __ ple, the whole flower margined pure white. a Mrs. John Stone. Quite a distinct shade of color, deep puce, large pure white centre, feathered maroon, and very much resembling a Gloxinia, certainly. different to what we have.hitherto seen in the Pelargoniums# __ dwarf and free. © p , Salisbury. Bold and attractive flowers; lower pet- als having large distinct maroon and orange blotches,’ upper petals almost black, shading off to orange and carmine, and edged soft pink. President Harrison. Sportfrom Madame Thibaut, deeper in color than the parent plant, with deep reddish pink flowers, blotched in upper petals ; very dwarf and free; a@ grand addition and quite distinct from any other ..-_ variety. For market invaluable. Beauty of Oxton. The upper petals are of a very rich maroon color, darkly blotched; under petals very dark erimson, shaded with maroon, light centre, tinted with rose; all the petals are regularly margined with white, and beautifully fringed. Splendour. Deep crimson, white throat. Belle de Paris. Bright pinkish red veined crimson. A fine market variety. Se ee See NEW DWARF SALVIA, ‘‘ WM. BEDMAN.”” ect + AMARYLLIS. + aue?? Vittata Hybrids: These are beautifully striped and blotched, . and are deliciously fragrant. White striped and blotched orange and scarlet, $1.00 ee care $9.00 per doz. Red veined, striped and dashed with white, $1.00 each, $9.00 “per doz. 2 Equestris (Barbadoes Lily}. A profuse flowering variety; flowers red with white; centre. 30 cts. each. Formosissima (Jacobean Lily). Dark scarlet, free-blooming. Splendid for pot culture) and can be grown in water like Hyacinths; flowers in summer if kept dry during winter{ 50 cts. each, $4.00 per doz. , Johnsonii. Strong, vigorous growth, bearing from 3 to6 brilliant red flowers on each) stem. The petals are striped with white, rendering the flower very attractive. Very: fragrant. (Seecut.) Price, 50 cts. each, $4.50 per doz Undulata (Nerine). A very pretty species, with bright pink wavy flowers. 50 cts. each, $4.00 per doz. SPECIAL OFFER—Set of 6 fine Amaryllis for $3.00. Agapanttus, Umbellatus, (Tae Blue African Lily, or Love Flower.) This is a grand plant both for decoration outside and in the greenhouse. Foliage large and graceful, clusters) of 20 to 30 bright blue flowers crowning each of the flower stalks, which frequently at- tain a height of 3 feet—the flowers opening in succession for along period during the summer and autumn. They are noble ornaments onlawns or in pots or tubs on terraces 35 cts. each,! a CLEMATI5 JACKMANIT Is the plant shown in the above engraving. Its manner of growth is well fllustrated above. For description and price of this and other Clemaizz, see page 129. + ASTERS,* EBEADY May 17, Undoubtedly among the most valu- able of summer-blooming plants, when planted in masses or when scattered through a mixed border. No class of plants, perhaps, gives such a variety of color, and none is more valuable forall the purposes of a garden flower. Priee, 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz., 6.00 per 100. ~.AGERATEM.- Cope’'s Gem. Best dwarf blue. White Cap. Best dwarf white, splendid for cemetery decoration. 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz., $6.00 per 100. #4 ASPARAGUS TENUISSIMUS. pa Very fine, filmy foliage. A handsome climbing plant for the window, and avery useful pot plant. Price, 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. ~% ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. 4 One ofthe handsomest ofour foliage plants. The leaves area bright green, aré gracefully arched, and are as finely woven as the finest silken mesh. Their lasting qualities when cut are remarkable, retaining their freshness for weeks ; hence it ranks as the most valu- able plant we have for this purpose, surpassing Maiden-hair Ferns in grace, fineness of texture and richness of color. Price, strong plants, $1.00 each. °° ACHIMENES. -.- Magnificent bulbous plants for the greenhouse or conservatory, flowers produced in the greatest profusion. Inthe whole range of bulbous plants there is nothing to surpass these in effectiveness as pot plants. They rival the Gloxinias in richness of color, but surpass them in grace and freedom of bloom. The bulbs must be kept dormant in winter, and about January should be potted in light soil and leaf-mould; this, with a little moisture and temperature of 66 to 70°, will start them into growth. Beginning about May they bloom continually the entiresummer. Price, 30 cts. each, $3.00 per doz. (See cut.) PETER HENDERSON & GO.— mm 0) c CHINESE AZALEAS FOR HOUSE CULTURE. Few plants reward the cultivator more lib- erally with wealth of bloom than these, and no collection of plants, however small, should 1 bewithoutthem. We offera grand collection || —the best we could select in Europe—com- } prising the most distinct and best varieties in j cultivation, embracing all shades of crimson, white, pink, variegated and rose color. The plants are all shapely specimens, ‘well ** headed.” Ist size, $1.50 each ; set 12 varieties for $15.00 od “ 1.00 “cc 66 12 “< ce 9.00 3d “é 350) ace se 12 oc 5.00 Young plants, from 3-inch pots, 25 cts. each, $2.25 per doz. SINGLE WHITE AZALEA. (Indica Alba.) A pure white variety, equally valuable for indoor and out- door culture. It is hardy in the vicinity of New York, many plants of it having survived the winters in Greenwood Ceme- tery for many years, forming bushes over twenty feet in 126 es ABUTILON ERECTA. ABUTILON ERECTA. Flowers erect instead of pendulous, a very pretty shade of pinkish orange. Un- like the other sorts the flowersare always. in view, owing to their erect habit. (See cut.) Price, 20 cts. each, $2.00 per doz. circumference, which are among its most attractive features. ae Price, Ist size, 50 cts. each, $4.50 per dozen. HRDISI ABUTILONS, ASSORTED. fie 2d pet OD ire SE rte RDISIA Flowering shrubs growing from two to CRENULATA. six feet in height; flowers pendulous; bell-shaped; blooming in abundance dur- An old butrather scarce plant, producing ing the entire season; now much used for flowering in winter. We offer a collection of 20 sorts, em- bracing white, crimson, pink, rose, yellow, orange, variegated, etc. Also the’ double-flowered and trail- ingsorts. Price, 10cts. each; setof 20 sorts, including the sorts: spe- cially described, for $2.00. GOLDEN SPOTTED ABUTILON, “ Eelipse.’’ This is anovel and distinct varie- ty. The leaves are beautifully Jy spotted with golden yellow on a green ground. The flowers are orange-yellow, and are produced abundantly. Itisanexcellent plant for edging foliage beds, and as a basket or vase plantis unsurpassed, while as a specimen in the window or conservatory it has few equals. Price, 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. SWEET ALYSSUM, “ Double Tom Thumb.” - The Single Tom Thumb Alyssum, which we were the first to introduce several years ago, has proved to be the best of all Alyssums for either ribbon lines or pot plants. This variety has the same dwarf habit as the'single, but its trusses are much longer and the florets ALYSSUM. ** DOUBLE TOM THUMB,” each, $1.50 per dozen. We can also furnish Single Tom Thumb, Colossus, Variegated Alyssum, and. Sweet Alyssum. 10 cts. each, $1.00 per dozen. DOUBLE GOLDEN MARGUERITE. (Anthemis Coronaria, fl. pl.) _ The engraving gives a fair idea of this most beautiful plant. Nothing could be more showy, either as a pot plant or bedded out. This plant might well be called the ‘‘Shower of Gold,” as it is a perfect mass of rich golden yellow flowers the whole year round, being equally useful in win- terasinsummer. Well-gtown plants have as many as 150 flowers on them at once. 20 ets. each. 4 for 75 cts., 12 for $2.00. Ee that this pla bright scarlet berries, which re- main a long time on the -plant. Very handsome. Price, 75 cts. each. BOUVARDIAS. Valuable plants for house cul- ture, producing large clusters of. flowers. See varieties named below. Double Pink. Like a miniature Tuberose; delicate rosy pink. Davidsoni, White; fine form; fine variety for winter forcing. Pres. Cleveland. Brilliant scarlet; free bloomer. a aa 25 cts. each, $2.25 per dozen. CROWN OF THORNS. (Euphorbia splendens.) A curious plant with thick, fleshy twining stems, which are covered with stout, sharp spines nearly an inch long. There is a tradition nt furnished the material for the “««Crown of Thorns” used in the divine tragedy. The foliage is bright green and the flowers are a beautiful coral pink, very pretty when in bloom. ice, 30 cts. each: XUPHORBIA SPLENDENS. . (Crown of Thorns.) PETER HENDERSON & CO.—PLANT DEPARTMENT. 127 BEGONIA, FLOWERING. Plants adapting themselves to a variety of uses ; are used for planting in the garden for summer decoration, or as pot plants for cut flowers in winter. They arelargely used in the construction of bouquets, etc., by florists. Fuchsoides Alba. Flowers pure white. - 65 10.00 Cannas, New French. (See deacrip- SOR, GRUP AD oe oa ore ener oa 15.00 Coleus, Verschaffeltii. Crimson... 5.00 “ Golden Bedder. Yellow . 5.00 “ Horo: -Binek-—5c-- chs .-- 5.00 sé «« Silver Leaf.” Yellow and fe 52 oocee seas ese a 5.00 black ; grows aboutsixincheshigh, 6.00 Coleus, Golden Verschaffeltii - Bright yellow. 22: 522-2" 327..2.... 6.00 Coleus, “‘ Fire Crest.” (New.) Carmine crimson............ a Geranium, Gen. Grant. Best single scarlet. ............... 8.00 * Dbl. Gen. Grant. Best double scarlet ......... . 8.00 s- Naomi. Best double pink.........-20.-..---e+e. 8.00 as Miss Wakefield. Best single pink.............. 8.00 “s La Favorite. Best double white................ 8.00 “ Queen of the Belgians. Best single white -...-. 8.00 as Mt. of Snow. Best silver leaved....-.....-..--- 8.00 Eovelias, 7 estidwnrls bite 2S. 62. oD. ow cae acdc veeacesae =e 4.00 annie Sancst, mie Do. SIS od YU a eT 4.00 PeMnhas ee AOU Scce sc esa ccess + 52665 PP SS a 10.00 os =) gs ye Cee = oe a Salvias. ‘Scarlet Sage.”........ Ls ee . 6.00 Verbenas. Scarlet, white, blue, pink, ete .... ...... -....- 4.00 Centaurea Gymnocarpa. (White leaved.)...............«+. ; 6. SPECIAL NOTE.—We will be pleased to give special quotations on bed- ding plants of all kinds if wanted in larger quantities than offered above. - FANCY COLEUS. Our stock of Fancy Coleus is unsur- passed; many of the finest varieties in cultivation originated with us, and we aim to keep only such varieties as will give satisfactory results. 12 distinct varieties, 10c. each, $1.00 per dozen. For varieties specially adapted to bed- ding in larger quantities, see Bedding Plants on this page above. FANCY CALADIUMS. Large quantities of these are now used & = for summer and fall decoration. ' easily grown, thriving in pots or boxes in They are . . ye = oe ys the house or shaded situations out-of- ~ py) ne (See cut.) Fancy CaLaDIUMs. 128 — \/[eumpLy ARNATIONS. ==— No garden of flowering plants is complete without a collection of these. In the varieties named and described, a type of which is shown by the illustration, we offer the best and most distinct of the sorts of recent introduction, being careful to select such as combine beauty of form, most distinct. and brilliant colors, with vigor of growth and free-flowering qualities. , “LIZZIE ¢ QGGOWAN.” This grand sortis the result of a cross between the Varieties Hin- zey’s White and Peter Henderson. The flowers are of the purest white, frequently three inches across, and aro of fine substance. The habit of the plant is strong and free, being remarkably florifer- ous. It isundoubtedly the finest white variety at present. (See cut.) Silver Spray. « One of the best white varieties we have, distinct from the above, strong habit and very free blooming. Peerless, Another very fine white variety of the largest size and substance. . Habit and constitution all that could be desired. Portia. Brilliantscarlet. In richness of color, profusion of bloom, - vigor and growth, and every essential of a first-class carnation, this variety stands unequaled. Grace Wilder. The pink carnation par excellence. ‘Thousands of this variety are grown for the New York market in preference to other sorts of more recent introduction claimed to be superior. The Bride (White Grace Wilder). Identical with Grace Wilder in every respect except the color, which in this variety is pure white. This sort is an important addition to our list of winter- flowering carnations. American Flag. The best striped carnation as yet introduced. The flowers of this fine variety brought on the average 25 per our more than any other carnation in the New York market last r. Crimson. King.” Dark crimson. One of the best in its color. Hinzey’s White. A very good white carnation planted largely for the New York market. ° %. L. Lamborn. This magnificent variety is tne finest white in- troduced in many years; of the purest white, deeply fringed; having flowers measuring 2\4 inches and over in diameter, never bursting the calyx. SP re hy fi fia i] yy { iL, pip CARNATION, “LIZZIE M-GOWAN.” PETER HENDERSON. & GO.—PLANT DEPARTMENT. (Clerodendron ¢ ¢ 6 ¢ 6 Pralfourit. A rapid-growing ornamental vine, unsurpassed for the lovee liness of its flowers and foliage. The body of the flower is bright crimson enveloped in @ creamy white calyx. hese grand blooms are borne in great, pen- dent panicles and make a grand contrast against the dark green foliage. Grown in pots it may | be had in bloom during the fall and winter months, and planted out again in the spring. Price, 40c. each, $4.00 per doz.: CLERODENDRON BALFOURII, Alexander. Deep carmine pink, a very pretty shade of color. Fine grower and profuse bloomer. Bertha Soper. Light salmon pink, beautifully fringed; a very desirable variety. Pride of Kennett. Ox-blood red; a most profuse bloomer and free grower. Tidal Wave. Brilliant rosy carmine, fine form and substance; one of the best varieties in our list. Anna Webb. Deep maroon. Price, 15¢. each, $1.50 per doz. SPECIAL OFFER.—Set of 15 Monthly Carnations for $1.75. SUMMER GARDEN BINKS. (READY MAY ist.) We will have ready about the date mentioned above pot grown plants of Dianthus, or Summer Garden Pinks, assorted colors, double and single. They make splendid plants for the garden. Price, 10 cts. each, $1.00 per dozen, $6.00 per 100. HARDY GARDEN GARNAMIONS, We make a specialty of this exceedingly useful class of plants, and by constant selection of the finest sorts for seed purposes have _ developed magnificent varieties. They are elegantly fringed and have delicious clove fragrance. Every color known in Carnations. is represented—white, crimson, scarlet, orange, maroon, yellow, striped, speckled, etc.; but although all these colors and numer. ous shades not mentioned are to be found in them, yet having been grown from mixed seed we cannot supply any special color. No flower is so valuable for summer bouquets. In almost all sections these Carnations will prove hardy and make fine flowering plantsfor years. Price, 15 cts. each, $1.50 per dozen, $10.00 per 100. Strong healthy plants. _@uIVIA (IMANTOPHYLUUM) @MINIATUM. An exceedirgly ornamental plant, for greenhouse or conservatory ; it flowers during the spring and summer months, remaining ip bloom fora long period. The flowers, about 2 inches long, are borne in clusters of from ten to twenty; color a fine red orange shading to buff. $1.50 each. PETER HENDERSON & GCO.—PLANT DEPARTMENT. 129 LEMATIS +:* The Clematis is, perhaps, the most popular climbing plant of the day, and is constantly gaining in popularity. Entirely hardy, blooming during the entire season, embracing great variety of color, of the most beautiful tints of blue, purple, lavender, scarlet, white, etc.; double and single—some of the flowers ‘being six inches in diameter, and from their wavy, graceful contour, when wafted by aslight breeze, the flowers resemble huge butterflies hovering among the green leaves. They are all climbers, and, if trained carefully, attain a height of from five to fifteen feet in one season. The plants we offer, being grown in pots, can be planted out with safety at any time in the Northern States from April to June, or in the Southern States from January to May. GENERAL COLLECTION OF FINEST VARIETIES. Standishii Violet blue. osa Candida. Large, white, tinted lilac. Duchess of Edinburgh. Double white. Jackmanii. (See special deacription.) Lucie Lemoine. Double white, fra- Benryii. (See cut and special descrip- grant. tion below.) Gypsy Queen. Dark velvety purple. ‘Crispa, “ Blue Bells.” (See special de- | The Gem. Deep lavender blue. scription.) 30 cts. Star of India. Reddish plum color. Lady Londesboro. Silvery gray, pale | Mad. Grange. Crimson violet, red bars. Flammula. (Virgin's Bower.) White bar in centre. Lady Caroline Neville. French white, fragrant. 30 cts. mauve bars. Coccinea. Scarlet. (See special de- | Rubra Violacea. Maroon, shaded scription.) 30 cts. violet. Fair Rosamond. Bluish white. | Pairy Queen. Pale flesh, with pink Lord Londesborough. Rich mauve. | Miss Bateman. White. Lilacina floribunda. Pale gray lilac, deeply veined. Boskoop’s Seedling. Lavender, very large tra. Kermesina. New; red, 4 distinct;free bloomer. “} ‘Lawsoniana. Rosy Y blue; extra. Sensation. Grayish blue. ‘Price, $1.00 each, ex- dispensable on the farm or garden—for preventing the “tavages of potato bugs. codin moth, worms, caterpi « lars, slugs and bugs. . Price, 30c. per lb.; by mail 45¢.; to lbs., $2.75; roo lbs,, at 25c. °o. 13. ry. Miz with plaster, flour, or other dilutant—one part to 100—apply with duster, bellows or e*: No. 14. In Solution. MMixz 1. to 200 or 300 e2l.ofwater. Apply with pump, syringe or vapore 22€F. No. 15. Bait. Mix ros. with 8 ozs. of syrup; * mix thoroughly with fresh chopped grass or leaves. Persian Powder or Buhack. Hender- son’s Superior Grade. Cheapadulterated grades are worthless. A most effective xon-poisone ous impalpable powder—so fine that it penetrates the innermost crevices—for worms, flies, aphis, and almost all kinds of insects—it is very effectual—suffocating them by filling up the breathing pores. Price, soc.; or by mail 6sc ; 10 Ib. and over, by express, at 4oc. Ib.. No. 16. Dry. Blow on with a bellows or gun. No. 17. Solution, Déssolve 1 oz. to? gallons of water, and apply with syringe or pump. ° Slug Shot. _ A non-poisonous powder and a very pop- ar insecticidé—it requires no further mixing or prep- aration—easily applied and not injurious or dangerous to animals, the person applying it or fruits and vegee tables treated. Very effectual in destroying potato bugs, and bugs. beetles, green and black fiy, slugs. worms, caterpillars, etc. (By express or /reight only.) Price, per barrel of 235 Ibs. net, $9.00; per ton of 2,000 Ibs., $70.00 ;in 10 [b. packages, each soc ; 5 lb. packages, 30c ; in tin cannister with perforated top for applying, asc. each; by mail, 35c, No. 18. 4% ly with duster, bellows or gun. I0 to 90 lbs. ts sufficient for an acre. Thrip Juice. A concentrated extract, arseniated, destructive for mealy bug, scale, thrips, bark lice, cod- lin moth, canker worm, elm leaf worm, beetles, cater- Fruit & Ornamental Trees & Shrubs. bark louse 5, 12,26: caterpillar slugs, worms, 14, It 18; beetles aphis 19, 6,5, Curculio 14, 11; rose chafer 16; borers 6; mildew 28, 29; leaf rust 29 ; scale 5, 19. Flowering and Ornamental Plants. aphis or green fly 16, 24, 20, 22, 18; worms, slugs and caterpillars 16, 14, 13, 11, 8, 18; ruse bug or chafer 16, 18; deaf hoppers 26, 18,19; red spider 5s, 4, 22; mealy bug and scale s, 4. 19; S/ue root louse 2, 23; thrip 22. 19; rust leaf28; mildew 2, 31, 30. Hollyhock Disease, 28. 29. Cotton. Worm 14,11,18 Lawns. Axtst pillars, thrips, etc. Price, 3f pintcan, 4oc.; 1 pint, 60c.; 3 qt., 80c.; 1 gal., $2.25; 5 gal. keg, $10.00. No. 19. Miz % pint to25 gallons of water and spray on with syringe, vaporizer or a Tobacco Dust, Fine. Forgreenand olack aphis, fleas, beetles, etc. Price, toc. per lb.;'5 lb., 40c.; 20 Ibs., 75¢.3 t/ by mail add 15¢. per lb. for postage. No. 20. Assly with powder duster or bellows. Tobacco Dust, Coarse. Splendid fertilizer and prerentative for insects in the grcund and around root. Price, $3.00 per barrel; per ton, $25.00. No. 21. Atgly liberally to the surface and rake in, or strew thickly in the drills before planting. Tobacco Extract. A powerful extract of tobacco combined with sulphur for destroying plant lice, red spider, and insects of all kinds. Price, % pt., 30¢; pt., soc.; gt., Bcc, No. 22. Dilute 1 fart to 10 or more of water and apply with syringe, vaporizer or pump. Dilute as above, and apply with wetere ing pot sufficient to reach the roots. . Tobacco Stems. _Indispensible for fontenting. greenhouses and conservatories—for the destruction een and black aphis and other insects. Price, so lb. e, $r.25; 1001b., $2.00; per ton, $20.00. No. 24. Damgen thoroughly a few hours before using, place about a half found over akandful of shavings in a fumigator, and light. Tobacco Soap... Effective for green and black aphis, turnip fleas, slugs, bark lice, etc. Price, que. per lb.; or by mail ssc. No. 25. Dissolve 2 os. tna gallon of water and apply with pump, syringe or vaporizer. Whale Oil Soap. Makes an excellent wash for trees and oo where insects and eggs affect the bark, and for smearing on the trunks of trees to pre- vent worms from crawling up. rice, 20c. per Ib.; 2 Ib., 35¢.; 5 Ib., 75c.; 25 1b. and over, at roc, per Ib tf by matt, add 15¢. per lb. for postage. No. 26. Dissolve % 13. toa gallon of water, apply with syringe or spraying pump. No. 27. ilute with water to consistency of thick paint, and apply with brusk. 23, REMEDIES FOR FUNGUS, SUCH AS MILDEW, RUST, BLACK ROT, ETC. Ammoniacal Solution of Carbonate of Copper Concentrated. A famous remedy for fungoid diseases of plants, particularly for cares, curing downy and powdery mildew, black rot, scab, etc. Price, (by express or freight only,) i pint bottle, soc.; qt., 75¢.; gailon, $2 75. . . No. 28. Dilutes pint to 10 or £2 gallons of water, $3.503; 2001b. bag, $6.00; per ton of 2,000 lbs., $45.00 BONE SUPER-PHOSPHATE. Benefits the crops more quickly than with any other form of bone, and on account of its readily available properties Promotes early maturity, and it is invaluable for most crops, affording constant nourishment during their entire season's growth. Incase of rotation of crop itis nearly as valu- &ble for the Jastas forthe first. Quantity Required. or garden and field ¢erops 500 to Goo lbs. per acre; for garden crops it is best drilled in at seed sowing time. For top dressing grass, 600 lbs. er acre. Price, per bag of 200 Ibs , $5.00; per ton of 2,000 Ibs., 42,00. ' nitrogen. » 21000 Ibs, ASHES. Canada Unleached Hard Wood. These contain all of the fertilizing elements except The carbonate of lime in these ashes is worth five times as much as Stone lime, being much more soluble and easily assimilated by plants. Ashes correct sourness : in the soil, rendering sandy soils more capable of retaining ' fertilizers and making clav soils less stiff and more easily worked. They drive away insects, and areindispensable for all crops requiring potash. They are very beneficial for garden and field crops, and are of high value for cabbages, _ potatoes, onions, strawbernes, fruit trees, corn, clover, - wheat, beans, grass lands and lawns. Quantity Required. Askes should be applied | tn considerable quantities, 1 to 2 tons asone heavy appli- cation will help much more than the same quantity would, applied tu fractions. 1 AR bbl, of about 200 Ibs. $3.00; per ton of » $24.00. LAND PLASTER OR GYPSUM. Tt is an excellent addition to land requiring lime and sulphates, particularly for such crops as turnips, potatoes, grasses and clovers. Its fertilizing action is not so much due to its value asa plane food, as to its absorbing and fixing ammonia and rendering soluble the inert plant foods of the soilso the growing crops can take them up. Quantity Required. JSroadccasted and har- Price, $2 00 per bartel of about 280 Ibs.: in 10 barret NITRATE OF SODA. This is valuable solely for the nitrogen it ¢ontains, equal to twenty percent. of ammonia. Itischiefly a stimulant, it is used in addition to other fertilizers. It is very quick in action and hastens the maturity of crops fully two . rowed in 4 tox ton per acre. : lots, at $t.75. } po: ' ton of 2,000 lbs. weeks, and besides renders the mineral plantfood of the soil more assimilable. It is valuable for grain, foddercorn, sugar beets, potatoes, , peas, beans, clover, etc., and is generally an effectual remedy for clover sick land. Quantity Required. Bzingextremely soluble | #4 should not be applied until. the plants are-above ground, when 100 to 150 pounds per acre, mixed with wood ashes or land plaster, for convenience in applying is generally used. E rice, per bag of about 300 Ibs., $9.00; per ton of 2,000 Ibs., $55.00. SULPHATE OF AMMONIA. Contains nitrogen equal to twenty-five per cent. ammonia; It is one of the most concentrated forms in which ammonia can be applied, and is at the same time one of the most active and readily available forms. For grain, corn, potatoes and other crops it is used with great success. Quantity Required... 150 20 300 dbs. per acre, mixed with wood ashes for convenience in applying, and harrowed in and covered with soil toprevent escape inthe atmosphere. Price, per bag of 200 lbs., $9.00 $80.00 per ton of 2,000 lbs, POTASH MANURES, Potash is a valuable addition to other manures, for & considerable number of crops, especially for grain, grasses, clover, beans, peas, mangels, turnips and potatoes. Quantity Required. J¢ is dest applied in the | spring at the rate of 150 to 200 lbs per acre mixed with. L superphosphates or other fertilizers. Muriat of Potash. Contains so per cent. actuab tash. Price, per bag of about 224 Ibs., $6.50; per 3 $50.00. Sulphate of Potash. Contains 26 per cent actual potash. Price, per bag of about 224 Ibs., $5.00 | perton of 2,000 Ibs., $40.00. WE ALSO SUPPLY ALL OF THE MAPES CELEBRATED FERTILIZERS. t= F. O. B. Cars or Boats N. Y.—and will mail new descriptive pamphlet and price list to all applicants. 44 ‘ye ** Trees can be as easily grown from seeds as the most common vegetable.”’—FULLER. Deciduous and Evergreen, Ornamental, Shade, Forest, Hedge and Fruit, Tree and Shrub Seeds, BT road is nothing that increases the value and enhances the beauty of our country more than patches of woodlands, roadsides and streets bordered with trees, and parksand lawns dotted with them. In the list of varieties following, we have given only the best of each class to select from, for either ornamental, shade, forest or hedge purposes. We give complete Directions for growing trees from seeds on each package. Ailanthus Glandulosa (Tree of Heaven).—Large, trop- ‘ical looking tree, of remarkably rapid growth; succeeding everywhere. Itis largely grown for streets and parks; the wood is fine grained. tocts. package; 2octs. oz.; $1.50 lb. Ash, White (Frazxinus Americana).—A large, handsome shade and ornamental tree, of rapid growth. Its timber is very valuable, being tough and hard. tocts.oz.; 5octs. Ib. Ash, American Mountain (Pyrus sorbus Americana).— A handsome ornamental tree, 20 to 30 feet high. Fruits in large clusters of bright scarlet, remaining on the tree’ until winter. tocts. package; 20 cts. oz.; 75cts. Ib. Basswood, or American Linden (7zlia A mericana).— A handsome, large tree, 60 to 80feet high. Wood white and soft, used for inside work. tocts. package; 20 cts, oz.; $1.50 Ib. Beech, American (Fagus ferruginea).—A noble forest and shade tree of graceful habit. Wood hard and excellent for many mechanical purposes. tocts. pkt.; 15 cts.oz.; $1 oolb. Buckeye, Yellow or Sweet (4sculus (Pavia) flava).— A fine ornamental tree, with bright yellow flowers in thick clusters. It attains a height of 60 to 70 feet, and grows in handsome, globular proportions. 15cts. % 1b.:5octs. Ib. Butternut (/J/uglans cinerea) A moderate growing, broad-headed tree, sometimes 60 feet high. The wood mod- erately hard, and very useful for cabinet work, etc. Nuts large and edible. 20 cts. quart; $1.50 peck; ¢4.00 bushel. Birch, Black or Sweet; also called Mahogany and Cherry Birch (Zetula lenia).—A large, rapid growing tree, very valuable for moist soils and cold climates. Bark very aromatic; wood fine grained, and excellent for many pur- poses. t1o0cts. package; 25 cts. 0z.; $2.00 1b. Birch, Paper or Canoe (Setula papyracea)— A large, rapia growing tree, with brilliant white bark. Effective for landscapes. Wood hard. 15 cts. pkt.; 25 cts. oz.; $2.00 Ib. Blue Gum, or Fever and Ague Tree (Zucalvpius £lobubus).—Famous for its rapidity of growth. A valuable tree fortheextremeSouth. 1octs. package; 5octs. oz. ;$6.00 Ib. Chestnut, American Sweet (Castanea vesca Amert- fana).—One of our most valuable and beautiful forest and ornamental trees, growing rapidly toa very larze size. Wood much used for ties, rails, beams, etc. 30 cts quart;¢2.00 peck. China Tree, or Pride of India (Melia azedarach).— A handsome, rapid growing tree, about 4o feetin height. A favorite in the South for a shade tree; not hardy north of Virginia. t1octs. package; 20 cts. oz.; $1.25 lb. Catalpa, or Indian Bean (Catalpa bignontotdes).—A handsome shade and ornamental tree oftropical appearance. Foliage large andluxuriant. Flowers borne in large panicles late in the spring. _In favorable locations it attains a height of 60 feet ormore. Itisaveryrapid grower. 10 cts. package; 25 cts. oz.; $1.50 lb. Catalpa, Hardy Western (Ca/alpa speciosa).—Similar to the above, and considered by some superior. It grows up- right and symmetrical, 1s very hardy, and has been tested up to 40 degrees, noith latitude. Wood very durable. A valuable tree for the West. rocts. pkt ; 20 cts. oz.; $1.50 Ib. Cucumber Tree (Magnolia acuminata .—A handsome. erect tree ofranid ocrowth: heioht Anta on feet. T aawan woacer DECIDUOUS TREES. 3 Cherry, Wild Black (Prunus serotina).—A large tree 60 feet and over. One of the most valuable native woods fo cabinet work, almostequal to black walnut. tocts. oz.:$1.00 Ib } Dogwood, White Flowering (Cornus florida). —2 beautiful small tree; foliage of firm, rich texture, and in th fall colors crimson. 15cts.0z.; $1.00 Ib. Hickory, Shellbark or Shagbark (Carya alba).—: large and noble forest and ornamental tree. Wood heavy touch, and valued for implements and other purposes. Nut thin shelledand highly prized. 35cts. qt.; $1.50 pk.; $4.00 bush Horn Bean, American Hop, Iron Wood or Leve Wood (Ostrya Virginica)._-A handsome, straight ornamenta tree, 30 to 4o feet high, with a light, graceful spray. Wook valuable, heavy, compact and fine grained; used for mallets mauls,etc. 15 cts. package; 30 cts. 0z.; $3.00 Ib. Horse Chestnut (£sculus hippocastanum).—A grant ornamental and street tree, hardy 1 most of our Northern States. Foliageluxuriant. 15 cts. 34 Ib.; 35 cts. lb. Kentucky Coffee Tree (Gymnociladus Canadensts).—+ large, noble, ornamental and shade tree, of rapid growth. / desirable park tree. 10 cts. package;20 cts. oz.; So cts. Ib. Larch, European or Tyrolese (Larix Europea).—Th great timber tree of Europe. Hardy, of rapid growth, ver durable, and desirable asan ornamentaltree. Compact, con! cal shape; light green foliage. t1octs. pkt.;20cts. oz ; $1.00 Ib Locust, Honey (Gledztschia triacanthus).—A large, hand some, ornamental tree. Wood hard, heavy,and useful fo many purposes. Waluable for hedges, the branches bein; covered thorns. Io cts. package: 15 cts. oz.; 50 cts. Ib. Locust, Yellow (Robinia pseudo-acacta).—A mediun sized tree, growing rapidly; soft, graceful foliage; abundan racemes of fragrant white, pea-blossom flowers. Wood har and almost indestructible. tocts. pkt.; 15 cts. oz.; 60 cts. Ib. Muple, Sugar, Rock or Hard (Acer saccharinum)—: rapid growing ornamental and shade tree, of elegant pyra midal form; height, 80 to 90 feet; a great favorite for stree planting. The fall colorofthe foliage is magnificent. Woot close grained and valuable. 1octs. pkt.;2o0cts. oz.:75 cts. Ib. Maple, Sycamore (Acer Pseudo-platanus).—Vigorous rapid growing tree, with rather coarse, spreading branches Height sometimes roo feet. Wood hard and close grained A good tree fortheseashore. tocts. pkt.; 20cts. oz.;85cts. Ib Maple, Norway (Acer platanotdes).—A large, round headed tree, of moderate growth when young, but valuable for forest and shade. 10 cts. package; 20 cts. oz., 85 cts. Ib Mulberry, Red (Morus rudra)—Generally small, bu sometimes attains a height of 60 feet. Wood heavy, durabl and valuable for many purposes. tocts. pkt.: 25 cts. o0z.; $2.50 Ib Mulberry, White (J/orus alda).—A small, slender tres of rapid growth. Foliage large and succulent. The best vari ety for feeding silk worms. 10 cts. pKt.; 25 cts. oz.; $2.50 Ib Mulberry, Russian (Morus tartarica).—A rapid grow ing tree, thriving on the dry soils of the Western prairies I5 cts. package; 30 cts. 0z.; $3.00 1b. Magnolia, Grandiflora.— Massive foliage, large, white fragrant flowers. rocts. package; 25 cts. 0z.; $2.00 Ib. Oak. Searlet (Ousrercruc corecinza’: —A handcnmea tepnoe Deciduous Trees— Coriinued. Pecan Nut (Carya oliveformis).—Attains a large size, particularly in the bottom lands of the Southwest. Wood similar to the Hickory, and very valuable. 25 cts. lb. Paulownia Imperialis, or Empress Tree.—A noble Japanese and popular ornamental tree; large tropical foliage, and handsome fragrant flowers. A rapid grower. tocts. package; 20 cts. 0z.; $1.50 lb. Sweet Gum, Bilsted or Alligator Tree (Liqguidambar styracifiua).—One of our most noble forest and ornamental trees, of rapid growth and beautiful pyramidal form. Height, 60 to 80 feet. 15 cts. package; 50 cts. 02.; $5.00 lb. Silver Bell, or Four-winged Snowdrop (Halesza tetraptera).—_A medium size tree, producing in early spring large clusters of beautiful, pure white, bell-shaped flowers. Io cts. package; 25 cts. 02.3 $2.50 lb. Sycamore, or Oriental Plané (Platanus orientalis).— A rapid growing tree, 75 to 100 feet high, considered superior to our native Buttonwood, being of more graceful habit and better for street planting. 1octs. pkt.; 25 cts. oz.; $1 00 lb. Tulip Tree, White Wood or Canoe Wood (Zirioden- dron tulipifera).—A fine, large, ornamental tree, of tall, pyramidal form. Grows rapidly, clean and straight. Wood light, and much used for interior work. to cts. package; 20 cts. 0z.; $1.00. Ib. Walnut, Black (/Juglans nigra).—A valuable tree, of erect and noble habit and round, spreading form. 60 to 90 feet high. The great value of its rich, dark colored wood is wellknown. 2octs. quart; $1.50 peck; $4.00 bushel. , Willow, Golden (Salix vitellina). — Bright golden branches of striking effect. Good for baskets and tying. 10 cts. package; 25 cts. 0z.; $2.00 lb. Willow, White (Salix aléa).—A rapid growing, attrac- tive and usefultree. 10cts. package; 25 cts. 0z.; ¢1.75 lb. Yellow Wood (Cladrastris tinctoria or Virgilia lutea).— A beautiful tree, growing tall and straight, with a broad, round head. Wood light yellow, very hard, and desirable for many purposes. The flowers are like pea-blossoms, white and fragrant, covering the tree in June with long pendulous racemes of great beauty. 25 cts. package; 80 cts. 0z.; $8.00 lb. ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS AND HEDGE PLANTS. Asiatic Bladder Nut (Staphylea colchica).—One of our finest early flowering shrubs. 15 cts. pkt.; 4o cts. 0z.; $1.00 1b. Bitter Sweet (Celastrus scandens).—A hardy native clim- ber, leaves turning bright yellow in the fall, with clusters of orange colored fruit. 1octs. package; 20 cts. oz.; $1.75 Ib. Honeysuckle, Japan (Louicera brachypoda).—A vigor- ous climber: flowers yellowish white in June. to cts. pkt.; 4o cts. 0Z.; $4.00 lb. Mountain Laurel (Kalmza latifolia).One of the most beautiful of our native shrubs, growing about io feet high; flowers white and rose, 15 cts. package; $1.00 oz. Laburnum or Golden Chain (Cytisus Laburnum).—A very ornamental, moderate sized tree, with long, drooping, showy yellow flowers. iocts. package; 20 cts. oz.; $1.25 lb. Lilac, Purple (Syvinga vulgaris).—Our common variety, one of the very best. tIocts. package; 25 cts. 0z.; ¢2.00 Ib. Lilac, White (Syringa vulgaris alba).—One of the best white varieties. tocts. package; 25 cts. 0z.; $2.00 lb. Osage Orange (Maclura aurantiaca) —A coarse grow- ing shrub,and very thorny. Largely used for hedges, and is a fine lawn plant. tocts.oz.; 50 cts. qt.; $9.00 bush. Privet, California or Japan (Ligustrum ovalifo- lium).—A strong growing shrub, pyramidal in form, and nearly evergreen. Stands severe pruning. One of our best hedge and ornamental plants. 15 cts. pkt.; 25 cts.oz.; $2.501b. Strawberry Scented Shrub (Calycanthus floridus).—A handsome, hardy shrub, growing 4 to 6 feet high, with delic- iously strawberry scented, maroon colored flowers. tocts. package; 20 cts. 0Z.; $2.00 Ib. Styrax, Japan | Styrax Japonica).—A low growing shrub, flowers white, bell-like, hanging under the branches on long stems. 15 cts. package; 30 cts. 0Z.; $3.00 lb. Tamarisk (7amarix gallica) —A strong slender growing shrub, with feathery foliage, and small, fringed, delicate pink flowers. 25 cts. package; 75 cts. oz : White Fringe (Chionanthus Virginica).—A medium sized, choice lawn shrub, with pure white, long feathery or lace-like flowers in June, 15 cts. package; 50cts. 0z.; $5.00 lb. Weigelia, Rose Colored (Wezgelia rosea).—A vigorous June blooming shrub, with fine rose colored flowers. 25 cts. package; $1.50 oz. Rhododendron, maximum.—A native species, flower- ing from May to July; flowers white and pink, perfectly hardy. 15 cts. package; $1.50 oz. Rhododendron, Mixed.—Handsome, hardy shrubs; rich leathery evergreen foliage, and large heads of gorgeous flowers. 25cts. packaze. f EVERGREEN TREES. Arbor Vitz, American (7huya occidentalis).—A small tree, popular for hedges, screens, etc. 10 cts. package; 30 cts. | 0Z.; $2.75 lb. Arbor Vitz, Siberian (7Thuya Siberica),—More com- pact, and of deeper color than the American. Splendid for hedges. 15 cts. package; 60 cts. oz.; $6.00 Ib. Cedar, Deodar or Indian (Cedrus deodara)—A noble and beautiful evergreen, of pyramidal form. Foliage silvery | green, graceful and drooping. 15 cts. pkt.; 4octs 0z.; $4.00 Ib. Cedar, Red (Juniperus Virginiana).—A valuable forest and ornamental tree, varies in height from 30 to 60 feet. Wood hard, reddish and durable, and valuable for posts, cabi- net work, pencils, etc. Iocts. package; 15 cts. 0z.; $1.00 lb. Cedar, White (Chamecyparis Thuyoides)—Awellknown, large growing tree, 4oto 80feet high. Wood light, fine grained and durable. 15 cts. package; 50 cts. 0z.; $5.00 Ib. Fir, Japan Silver (4 dzes firma).—The most vigorous and hardy of the silver Firs. Compact and pyramidal in form. 25 cts. pkt.; 50 cts. oz.: $5.00 Ib. Fir, Fraser’s, or Southern Balsam (4 dzes Frase77).-— A handsome, moderate sized, pyramidal tree, of rich, perma- nent beauty. 15 cts. package; 50 cts. 0z.; $5.00 Ib. i Fir, Silver Cephalonian (A dzes Cephalonica).—A beau- ) tiful species from the mountains of Greece. A free grower, quite hardy. 15 cts. package; 35 cts. oz.; $3.00 Ib. Fir, Nordmans’s (/icea (Abies) Nordmanniana),.—_Hand- some, hardy and highly prized. Massive, dark foliage, silvery below. 15cts. package; 35 cts. 0z.; $3.00 lb. Wir, Pinsapo or Spanish (Picea (Abzes) pinsapo).— Remarkably handsome, From the mountains of Spain; leavesbornein whorls. 15 cts. package; 4octs. oz.; 4.00 lb. Hemlock (T7huya (A btes) Canadensts).—A fine lawn and forest tree, of pyramidal form, with light, spreading foliage. Height nearly 100 feet. Wood coarse, but valuable for many purposes. 15 cts. package; 4o cts. oz.; $4.00 Ib. Juniper, Irish (Juniperus communis Hibernicus).—A close, upright growing tree, with silvery foliage. Handsome for columnar effects. 10 cts. package, 15 cts. oz.; 6octs. Ib. Pine, Yellow, Georgia or Long-Leaved Southern (Pinus australis),—A large, very ornamental tree, 60to 80 feet high. Valuable timber. 15 cts. package; 4o cts. oz.; $4.00 lb. Pine, California Mountain (Pinus monticola).—A tall, symmetrical tree, 60 to 80 feet high, resembling White Pine. 20 cts. package; 75 cts. oz.; $7.00 Ib. Pine, Yellow Heavy-Wooded (Pinus ponderosa).—One of the largest and most commion trees of the Rocky Moun- tains. 15cts package; 4o cts. 0z.; $4.00 Ib. Pine, White or Weymouth (Pinus stvobus).—A stately, and valuable tree. Wood white, and the most extensively used for lumber of any tree in America; fine ornamental tree. Io cts. package; 20 cts. 0z.; $1.75 Ib. Pine, Austrian (Pius Austriaca).—A large, straight tree, of round and massive form and rapid growth; rich, dark foliage. An important evergreen for lawn planting. io cts. ! package; 20 cts. 0z.; $1.50 Ib. Pine, Swiss Stone (Pinus cembra helvetica).—Handsome conical form, perfectly erect and regularly branched. A native of the Alps. tocts. package; 15 cts. oz.; 75 cts. lb. Pine, Scotch (Pinus Sylvestris).— A handsome, well known variety. Open, pyramidal form, foliage dark green. Rapid groweranddistinct. to cts. package; 25cts. oz.; $2.00 lb. Spruce, Douglas (Pseudotsuga (Abies) Douglasit).—: large and imrortant timber tree of the West. , Height, 200 t 300 feet. Wood reddish, coarse grained, heavy, strong a1 valuable. Foliage rich blue. 25 cts. pkt.; 75 cts. oz.; $7.00. Spruce, White (Picea (Adbzes) alba).—A beautiful, & pact and symmetrical tree, about 50 feet high. Endures~ Wood tough, flexible, and used for spars, masts, ete. 15 @ package; 4o cts. 0z.; $4.00 ‘b. mein? Spruce, Norway (Picea (Abi s) excelsa).—A favorite. namental tree, of rapid growth and graceful habit. On¢ ourbestevergreens. tocts. package: 15cts.0z.; $1.25 1b. Spruce, Blue Colorado (Picea (Abies) pungens).—A beautiful, large tree, of pyramidal form and dense growth; foliage rich sage blue. 35 cts. package; $2.00 oz. FRUIT SEEDS , MYRICA RUBRA. A New Japa Fruit Tree.—The/ fruit produced in abundance, is dark red, amd coz¥"” eae single seed. It is an exquisite desert fruit, and ma» preserves. Price,25 cts package.