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INDEX OF
PLANTS, SEEDS, SMALL FRUITS, &c.
PAGE.
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JONQUIS s 0). seiSee Sarees els 5. a sic aot eeetehe ee RRS 13
Lilies; In Variety. va < wre: cele cre ods lene ee ene 15
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Lily of the Walleye é£%.0.c.;the cysjers sterslshe etn en eee ae 13
Mildew Mixture si © xtejeiee aie His om aaie acess Oe eo nnel 32
Mushroom: Spawny., -s:-yrl-vay-iarsinie yavere tee ae meets 29
Mole: (raps zk ccisuaere siete fo: cis ca rieye ero eeietelers eee ete 31
Moss, Florida. ss <segar.ceneepit bee none eee 31
Narcissus, Polyanthis’): i css eeet einen 13
a N10) X¢ (:) or eenecx te iia rIGGk hss Gr 6 13
‘> *Baperh White, «icc oe ertanenin ets 14
Novelties and Specialties in Plants......... 18 and 19
Nymphiea 4Odoralta dcrrecresrerastels sete orev 14
Onlion: “Sets stoves ‘sas! stereos ts,aleve eyetolels edetotst apsteeete nate oa 19
Painted Pots es. 0/5 sere rolen’ohe <ieeve element era ee 30
Peoniag’ .iefets cise carers teen te cee ops eatetehs 5 and 14
Pot, (Covers. crel<anuie loreteip mtedayoisteyela aienct oe eben eieeenatene 32
Plant: Stanids's <2) ote crews sya tie Sieyqie) cece ameter eee 32
Plant: ‘Strekale.. ys 50 <actvetde sii tere sree ace arenes oe 33
RustictHanping Baskets gta sta\-tle setter Neate 30
Rhubarb Roots) eters sevsetes ot ejsiets oiaretey seam ieee aan 29
Raspberries: « astori.%s, ws areee cysisle.nie teen eeaeetey teeta 25
Ramin culuis’.) spots cuore aie oy ocak tere cai eee 14
Roses, UN VATIOUY soc areiy alesoaye etal ol ae etn tottae Parte eee 17
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SPATAKIS) < Majeie sale sNareleroiohelsietebe iste otal sale) dietetate etter 14
Spring Snow Hake! sacri erateisletere ereiot heist mites 14
| Straw berry Plants. 7.0 reat anerels eteta eel severe etenetens 23
Trellises «Saves Gia cgnc ee chee vena ernie clsvele rs Sn ey ea 32
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BUNT See E eS lctomeelao MoDrCACa NOtEco COCO uc . 10
(6) SOUMNAMEDE, 5) core aemerters beens steers 10 and 11
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Vegetable Seeds of Special Merit................. 27
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WilntterivA Conte ae sretenste rein aisiieie eiaereveinies eis sag aera 14
Winter Flowering Plants............. oval sasiehel 20 to 22
Wire Hanging Baskets...... nisl cere ne Male ers Ato Dane . 30
Our Annual Fall Catalogue for this season, we beg to say that our stock of Dutch Bulbs are now in store,
and orders for any kinds here catalogued can be forwarded as soon as this list reaches customers. The
quality of the Bulbs is fully up to the high standard of our stock in previous years, and cannot fail to
give general satisfaction.
Winter-Flowering Plants.—Your attention is also called to the fact that the preparation
of Plants for this purpose is now a large and special feature of our business. Our new and improved
system of Greenhouses. the largest in this country, has aided us largely in this class of culture, and
tended to greatly simplify our work, and enables us to offer a stock of Plants, this Fall, unsurpassed in
health and vigor, and at exceedingly reasonable prices.
Our Plant, Bulb and Seed Warehouse, which has long been the largest in the City of
New York, we found the past season to be so much inadequate for our business, that this summer we
have added to our area, by securing the premises, No. 37 Cortlandt St. Our two buildings now give us
a space of thirteen floors, each 25 x 128 feet. With our increased facilities, we can still better systema-
tize our business, so that the filling of orders will, if possible, be more prompt than ever.
Forwarding of Orders.—Except in rare cases, all orders are forwarded THE DAY AFTER THEY
ARE RECEIVED BY us. ‘Those of our customers who require Bulbs, Seeds, and Plants will find it a con-
venience to send their orders to us, as the orders can be sent together in one parcel, and in that way
save additional express charges.
Premiums.—On all orders from this list to the amount of $5.00 and upwards, (in one order),
we will send without charge a copy of Peter Henderson’s ‘Horticultural Essays,” value, 75 cents, oF
when the order is to the extent of $10.00 and upwards, purchasers’ choice of any one of Peter Hender-
son’s three books, **‘ GarpENING FOR ProriT,” ‘‘ PracricaL FLoricutture,” or *f GarpeninG FoR PLiEas-
uRE,” retail price of which is $1.50 each, and when the order amounts to $20.00 and upwards, we will
send the buyer his choice of any two of the above three books, or instead a copy of our latest work,
** Henperson’s HanpBook oF Prants,” the value of which is $3.00, but it is understood that the book or
books desired must be selected at the time of ordering. When books are not wanted, their value may
be selected in goods at list rates.
Of the Books above referred to, Horticultural Essays, written last spring, details our latest
experience on the following subjects :
Green-House Structures and Modes of Heating Hot-Beds. Manures and their Modes of Applica-
tion. Strawberry Culture. Celery Growing and Storing for Winter. Rose Growing, for
Winter and Summer Flowers. Root Crops for Farm Stock, Market Gardens
Around New York. Popular Errors and Scientific Dogmas in Horticulture.
Use of the Feet in Sowing and Planting. Humbugs in
Horticulture. Draining.
Gardening for Profit gives, in comprehensive detail, our twenty-five years’ experience in
MARKET GARDENING.
Practical Floriculture (new edition) gives, up to date, our whole experience in the propaca-
TION AND GROWING OF PLANTS during the past thirty years.
Gardening for Pleasure is a concise compendium, giving plain details for the Cul-
ture of FRUITS, FLOWERS, and VEGETABLES, and GENERAL GaRDENING, for the use of Amateur Cul-
tivators.
Henderson’s Handbook of Plants is a condensed encyclopedia of over 400 pages, giving
Botanica] Classification, Propagation and Culture of nearly every known Plant in cultivation, ornamental
or useful, up to the present time.
Persons wishing to examine stock should call at our Seed Stores, 35 and 37 Cortlandt St., New
York, where a card with directions will be given to reach the Greenhouses at Jersey City Heights.
Time from Seed Stores, 30 minutes by steam cars, or 40 minutes by horse cars. Parties wishing to see
Peter Henderson personally will find him at the Greenhouses until iz m., and at his office in New York,
from 1.30 to 3 P. M.
How to Send Money.-—Remittances should be made either by Draft, Post Office Order, or
Registered Letter ; but in no case should bills be sent in a letter, unless registered. Nearly all loss of
letters is in those unregistered containing bills.
PETER HENDERSON & Co.
Sept. 15th, 1882.° 35 & 37 CORTLANDT STREET, NEW YORK.
2 PETER HENDERSON & CO.—NEW AND SCARCE BULBS.
NEW & SCARCE BULLE
FOR
AUTUMN AND
WINTER, 1882.
It will be seen by reference to this and following pages, that we have enriched our already ‘arge
assortment of Fall Bulbs this season, by the addition of a list, which although not all new, are for
the most part scarce, and all we think will be found beautiful and interesting by those of our customers
who may attempt their cultivation for the first time.
All Bulbs offered singly and by the dozen, sent free by mail on receipt of price.
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Agapanthus Umbellatus.
(The African Lily).
This has proved to be a splendid plant, both for decor-
ation outside, and in the greenhouse. Foliage large and
graceful and its clusters of bright blue flowers are freely
Quite hardy. (See cut.)
50c. each.
produced.
Allium Azureum.
This beautiful variety, is one of the hundred and fifty
species that comprise the tribe of Allium, very few of
which are considered ornamental, but this variety Azur-
eum is really beautiful, and well worthy a place in the
garden. Flowers deep azure blue, and of the form shown
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50c. each.
Anemone Fulgens.
(Scarlet Wind Flower).
The stock of this grand plant has hitherto been so
limited, that the price was almost prohibitive, but our
supply this Fall enables us to offer at a reasonable price.
The Scarlet Wind Flower is the most brilliant and beau-
tiful of all winter and spring flowering Anemones. Its
dazzling scarlet flowers are exceedingly abundant, and
can be used to advantage in cut Hower work. (See cut.)
50c. each.
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PETER HENDERSON & CO.-—NEW AND SCARCE BULBS. 3
Arum.
A genus of very picturesque and ornamental plants,
comprising some of the most fantastic productions in the
Vegetable kingdom. They are quite hardy, and will suc-
eeed in common garden soil.
ARUM DRACUNCULUS, (Dragon Arum,) flowers
brown, one foot long, stem beautifully marbled, leaves
. handsome, resembling a small palm.
25c. each.
ARUM ITALICUM.
veined with white.
cut.)
Large green leaves beautifully
One of the best winter plants. (see
25c. each.
Babianas.
All of this class have showy flowers of various colors,
blue predominating. Some of the varieties are finely
variegated. They succeed best in a sandy loam, and may
be grown either in pots for ornamenting the greenhouse
or parlor, or planted in cold frame, where, if protected
from frost in winter, they may be allowed to remain al-
together. 25c. each.
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Chionodoxa Lucillae.
(Glory of the Snow.)
Although this most beautiful hardy plant was first
found as long ago as 1842, it has been only introduced
into cultivation within the last five years. The intro-
ducer who discovered it in the mountains east of Smyrna
thus describes it. “At the lower level it was out of
flower, but near the summit a mass was met within full
splendor, forming one of the most sumptuous displays of
floral beauty ever beheld, a mass of blue and white, most
intense and brilliant.” It is highly praised by all the
English Horticultural Journals, where it is spoken of as
one of the most exquisite of spring flowering plants.
75¢. each.
Dog’s Tooth Violets.
(Erythronium).
Very pretty small growing bulbous rooted plants. Of
European varieties here offered, we have three colors, red
white and purple, whose blooms in shape resemble the
well known Cyclamen.
25¢. each.
4 PETER HENDERSON & CO.—NEW AND SCARCE BULBS.
Fritillaria Meleagris.
A beautiful group of dwarf spring flowering plants,
bearing bell-shaped flowers of various colors, yellow,
white, black, purple, striped and splashed in the most |
curious way.
25e. each.
Hardy Gladiolus.
These bloom earlier than the varieties of Gandavensis,
and should be planted out during the Fall. Although
termed hardy, they will be all the better of a covering of
hay or straw, put on about the first of December. A full
list of the best named varieties of Gandanensis will be
found in our Catalogue for 1883, of “ Everything for the
Garden.”
Byzantinus, rosy purple, very early.
Colvilli, lilac, flowers very early.
alba, splendid, pure white, summer-flowering
Communis roseus, bright rose, flowers very early.
Floribundus, white, purple striped.
Queen Victoria, bright scarlet and white.
Ramosus, bright salmon rose and white.
Any ot the above, 25c each, or set of 7 for $1.50.
Early White Roman Hyacinths.
For the benefit of those who have never grown the
Roman Hyacinth, we would state that the essential
points of culture are identical with those of the ordinary
Hyacinth, that is it must be kept cool after being potted,
and until the pots have become filled with roots, it must
not be forced. The Roman Hyacinths may be potted
after October Ist, and snecessive lots every two or three
weeks, if wanted during the winter months—those pot-
ted by October 1st, will, by being plunged to the rim of
the pot ina cool place, have formed roots by the middle:
of November, and if then started and grown in a night
temperature in the green-house of 55 or 60 degrees, will
be in bloom about Christmas or New Year. As the Ro-
man Hyacinth is small in size, a four inch pot will be
large enough for each bulb, Each bulb will average
about two flowers each. Its pearly whiteness and de-
licious odor makes it indispensable in all fine floral work,
Extra Selected Bulbs, 15 cents each; $1.25 per dozen ;
$7.50 per 100.
Single Blue Roman Hyacinths, and Sin-
gle Rose Roman Hyacinths.
Both of these kinds flower from two to three weeks
later than the Early White offered above.
Price, $1.00 per dozen, $6.00 per 100.
Guernsey Lily.
(Nirene Sarniensis.)
The beautiful flowers of this Lily are of an intense
scarlet crimson, and in the sun’s rays appear as if span-
gled with gold dust.
60c each.
Belladonna Lily.
(Amaryllis Belladonna Major.)
Produces in clusters, white flowers, flushed and tipped
with deep rose. Both this and preceding variety are
well worthy extended cultivation.
75¢ each.
Corbularia.
(Hoop Petticoat.)
This genus, commonly called ‘‘ Hoop Petticoat,” bears
exceedingly ornamental flowers of bright yellow, and is
well suited for pot culture. Although quite hardy, like
most Dutch Bulbs, it is all the better of a slight protection
of leaves or manure.
25c each.
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cut.)
PETER HENDERSON & CO.—NEW AND SCARCE BULBS. 5
Lilium Longiflorum Eximium.
This, the latest novelty in Lilies, has appeared under a
variety of names, the author of each claiming some points
-of excellence not possessed by the others. First intro-
duced under the name of Lilium Harrisii, then Lilium
Longiflorum Floribunda, and finally **The Lily.”
It is certainly remarkable for the number and size of the
flowers produced from very small bulbs.
prove superior to any other Lily grown,
75e. each; $7.50 per dozen.
Solomon’s Seal.
(Polygonatum.)
Very handsome, hardy, herbaceous plants, with white
flowers, not often seen in gardens, but deserving a place
in every collection of hardy plants. It has added value
in the fact that it is as useful for forcing purposes as
Lily of the Valley, to which it is allied.
20c each.
Fine full double flower of rich crimson shade, very
Alistinct and handsome, its foliage is delicate and fern-
like, and altogether it forms a very attractive plant, (see
75¢e each.
Crown Imperials.
Besides the ordinary mixed sorts offered elsewhere in
the list, we can furnish the following varieties:
YELLOW, 50 cents each.
RED, 30 cents each.
CROWN UPON CROWN, 30 cents each.
We know that |
flowers have been produced from single scales, within a |
year from time of planting. For forcing, it will no doubt |
Tulip Greigii.
This most distinct and beautiful novelty is dwarf grow-
ing, flowers of a deep orange scarlet hue, with a clearly
defined center of yellow and black, the foliage is bright
green, curiously spotted with large blotches of brown.
$1 00 each.
Scillas.
Scilla Pernviana.
Very beautiful class, blooming rather late in Spring.
The illustration shows the variety known as Peruviana,
which bears large pyramidal spikes of flowers. Of this
we offer a blue and white variety.
25c each.
Scilla Campanulata.
A useful plant for forcing or for open ground. Flowers
blue, borne on spike, but not so dense as Peruviana.
25¢ each.
Tulip Gesneriana.
The largest flowered, tallest growing, and perhaps the
most showy of all Tulips. Flowers dazzling scarlet,
with glittering black centre, making it a conspicuous ob-
ject at long distances.
10¢ each, $1.00 per dozen.
The Cape Hyacinth.
(Hyacinthus Candicans.)
A very pleasing plant, supposed to be only half-hardy,
but which stood last winter in this vicinity without in-
jury. It isastrong grower, and shoots upward a stem
trom three to four feet high, upon which are regularly
arranged large drooping white flowers, of exquisite fra-
grance,
30 cents each.
6 PETER HENDERSON & CO.—THE HYACINTH.
THE’, HYAGINEES
The following article from our Mr. Peter Henderson’s recent work, the ‘“ Handbook of
Plants” may be of interest to our readers, and will also give an idea of the
scope of this valuable work, as all leading plants are referred to
in the same practical manner :
Hyacintuus. The Hyacinth. Linn. Hexandri-Mono-
gynia Nat. Ord. Liliacew.
The Hyacinth is a native of the Levant, and was first in-
troduced into England in 1596, but it was known to
Dioscorides, who wrote about the time of Vespasian.
Gerarde, in his Herbal, published at the close of
the sixteenth century, enumerates four varieties,
the single and double blue, the purple, and the
violet. In that valuable old book on _ gardening
“ Paradis. in Sole Paradisus terrestris,’ published
by John Parkinson in 1629, there are mentioned and de-
scribed eight different varieties. He tells us ‘tsome are pure
white; another is almost white, but having a show of
blueness, especially at the brims and bottoms of the
flowers; others again are of a very faint blush; some
are of as deep a purple asa violet; others of a purple
tending to redness, and some of a paler purple; some
again are of a fair blue; others more watchet, and some
so pale a blue as if it were more white than blue. After
the flowers are past, there rise up great three-square
heads, bearing round black seed, great and shining.” Dur-
ing the two hundred and fifty years that have passed
since the above was penned, there has been a steady im-
provement in the size, form, and color of the flowers of
this plant. From the eight varieties of 1629, more than
four thousand varieties have been produeed and cata-
logued, from which number upward of two hundred vari-
eties are subjects of extensive commerce. The Hyacinth
is a universal favorite in the most extended application of
the word. The number of its varieties is now fully equal
to that of any other florist’s flower. They are usually
grown for forcing into flower in the dull, cheerless months
of winter and early spring, when their delicately-colored
flowers and rich fragrance lend a charm not otherwise to
be found. They are equally desirable for planting in beds,
or in thegarden border. For forcing, the bulbs should be
potted from the middle to the end of September in five-inch
pots in rich, light earch, and placed in a cold frame or
under a wall, where they can be covered with wooden
shutters, or some similar contrivance, to keep off heavy
rains; in either case they should be covered a foot thick
with newly fallen leaves, and being once well watered
after potting, they may be left for a month to form their
roots, when the most forward should be brought out, and,
after re-potting into larger pots, according to the appar-
ent strength of the bulbs, should be placed in a gentle
heat. Some care is necessary in the application and in-
crease of this, or the flowers will be abortive; it should
not exceed 50° for the first three weeks, but afterward
may be increased gradually to 60° or 65°, and if the pots
are plunged into bottom heat the same careful increase
should be observed, or the points of the roots will infalli-
bly be killed. One-third the depth of the pot is fully suf
ficient at first, and if the heat is brisk they should not be
plunged more than half way at any time. When the
flower stems have risen to nearly their full height, and
the lower flowers of the spike are beginning to expand,
the plants should be remoyed to a lower temperature, us-
ually afforded by the green-house, and when the flowers
are fully expanded. the plants can be taken to the sitting-
room or wherever their presence is desired, observing to
protect them from sudden changes or cold draughts of
air, and the water given to them should be moderately
warm. Hyacinths in glasses are an elegant and appro-
priate ornament to the drawing-room, and for this pur-
pose occasion little trouble. The bulbs should be pro-
cured and placed in the glasses as early in the season as
possible, keeping them in the dark until their roots are
well started, after which the lightest position that can be
afforded is the best; the waterin which they grow should
be changed twice or thrice a week, and in severe weather
the plants must be removed from the window, so as to
be secure from frost. For decorating the flower garden,
the bulbs should be planted in October or the early part
of November, in light, rich soil, at a depth of four inches
from the crown of the bulb to the surface of the earth.
It may be necessary to place sticks to them when in
bloom, to prevent them being broken by the wind, and
this is all the attention they require till the foliage is
withered, and the season has arrived for taking them up,
when, instead of the usual practice of drying them at
once in the sun, we would advise the Dutch method to
be adopted, namely, to place them side by side on a sunny
spot of ground, and cover them with about an inch of
loose earth, to thoroughly ripen by the subdued heat im-
parted to the earth which surrounds them, Left in this
position for a fortnight, they will become dry and firm,
and an hour or two of sunshine will finish them properly
for storing. The multiplication and growth of Hyacinths
for sale is principally carried on out of doors in the vicin-
ity of Haarlem, in Holland. The sandy soil, and mois-
ture of both soil and climate in that country, are peculiar-
ly favorably to the growth of the Hyacinth. Hundreds
of acres are there devoted to the culture of these and
kindred plants, and the Haarlem gardens are a gay sight
from the early season of the year till far on in the sum-
mer. The process of multiplication is earried on by sow-
ing the seeds, or by taking offsets from the parent bulb.
By seeds new varieties only are obtained; itis by offsets
the already known and valued kinds are increased. The
bulbs are cut crosswise, and sprinkled with sand to ab-
sorb any superfluous moisture that may exude from the
incisions. After atime they are planted in the earth,
when numerous small bulbs are formed on the edges of
these incisions. At the expiration of one season they
are again lifted from the ground, and the numerous small
bulbs, still only partially developed, are separated from
the parent root and planted out again and again, year
after year, for three or four years, before they become
flowering bulbs of fine market quality. The white Roman
Hyacinth is largely used for forcing for winter flowers by
the florists of New York and all large cities. In New
York alone upward of five hundred thousand bulbs are
used during the winter, and the numberis rapidly increasing”
each year. The flower spikes average four cents each at
wholesale. By a succession of plantings, beginning in
September, they are had in flower from November till May.
and even later —Henderson’s Handbook of Plants.
PETER HENDERSON & CO.—THE TULIP.
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Deeming a history of this well-known favorite of sufficient interest to our patrons, we have
made the following extract of its origin and culture from our new book,
the “ Handbook of Plants.”
Tutrea. The Tulip.
Nat. Ord, Liliacew.
The Tulip derives its name from the Persian word
Thoulyban, a turban; an Eastern head-dress, sometimes
made in the form of a well-shaped Tulip. Tulips are di-
vided into several classes, and of these we shall speak in
the order of their flowering. The single and double va-
rieties of the Due Vun Tho, of which the type is Tu-
lipa suaveolens, (from the Latin swavis, sweet.) are the
earliest and most suitable for pot culture or forcing. The
Due Van Thol was introduced into English gardens from
the South of Europe in 1603. The Single Early Tulip,
(Tulipa Gesneriana,) the parent of our ordinary garden
varieties, is a native of Asia Minor, the Caucasus, Cala-
bria, and Central Italy. Conrad Gesner, a Swiss natural-
ist, in whose honor it was named, first made it known by
a description and drawing in April, 1559. He obtained
Linn. Hexandria- Monogynia.
his specimen in a garden at Augsburg, where it was |
grown from seed brought from Constantinople. It was
first flowered in England by Mr. James Garrett, an
apothecary, in 1577. Of this class of Karly Single Tulips
there is almost an endless variety. They have received,
for more than two hundred years, all the care and atten-
tion that could possibly be bestowed on a plant, not only
by the Dutch florists, but by every skilled gardener
throughout the Old World. Late flowering. or Show Tu-
lips, of which so much has been said and written, have
itever remains the same. Show Tulips are divided into
three classes: 1. Byblemens, such as have a white
ground, variegated with purple, tlhe edges well feathered,
the leatlets erect, and the whole forming a perfect cup.
2. Bizarres, having a yellow ground, variegated with
scarlet, purple, rose, or violet. 3. Roses, with white
ground, variegated with rose-color, scarlet, cr crimson.
Where Parrot Tulips originated we have not learned.
They are ignored by those florists who claim the right to
say what is and what is not beautiful. Not being bound
to observe the “laws” that regulate the form, shape, aud
‘“ perfect markings,” we prize this class very highly, on
account of their singularly picturesque appearance. The
flowers are very large, and the colors exceedingly bril-
liant. They are unequaled for groups in mixed borders,
or conspicuous places in front of shrubs. The varieties
of this class are limited, but they are, nevertheless, par-
ticularly beautiful.
CULTURE OF THE TULIP.—The best soil for the culture
of the Tulip, is a rich, rather light, well-drained loam. A
bed of sufficient size for planting the bulbs should be dug
at least twelve inches deep. The Tulips should then be
planted six inches apart each way; pressed deep enough
to keep them in their places, and covered with mould to
the depth of three inches on the sides of the bed, and
five inches in the center. This precaution is necessary,
‘that water may not stand on the bed during the winter.
been grown from seed by millions, the result of whicli |
has been the acquisition of many superb varieties. There
is a singularity in Tulips which belongs to no other
flower. The seedlings generally, when they first bloom,
produce flowers without any stripes or markings, but
with a yellow base, the upright portion of the petals be-
ing self-colored, brown, red, purple, scarlet, or rose. In
When the bed is planted and covered, it may be left to
the weather until the Tulips come up, or about the first
of March. A slight protection of litter is then required,
_ as the frost has a tendency to check the bloom. Our cli-
this state, when they have been growu for years without |
variation, they are called Breeders or Mother Tulips.
These are planted every year until they break into
stripes, when, if the markings are fine, or different from
any known, they are named. It is often so many years
before they break, and the multiplication in the breeder
mate is so variable—cold at night and hot at mid-day—
thatit will repay the cost to cover at night and remove in
the morning. Leaving them covered during the day has
a tendency to draw them up and otherwise weaken them.
When tlie flowers appear, if they are protected from the
sun by a light canvas, the period of bloom may be kept
| up for three or four weeks. The colors are generally bet-
state is so rapid, that the border soon becomes filled with |
this self-colored variety. Each person who has broken
one claims and has a perfect right to give ita name; but
much confusion naturally exists, because of the fact that
different names have been given to those that have
broken almost exactly alike. In a bed of a hundred
seedlings, it 1s not probable that any two will be very
nearly alike in their markings. This uncertainty adds
greatly to the charm of Tulip cultivation The hope of
something new in the markings and penciling is a sufii- |
cient stimulant for the enthusiast to persevere in his la-
bor of love until he has found one worthy of a name.
One singular feature in the Tulip is, that after it breaks
terif not shaded at all, but in that case the bloom would
be soon over. Sometimes a single day’s hot sun would
completely spoil them. When the flowers begin to fade,
they should be cut away and removed from the bed. As
| soon as the stems of the Tulip turn yellow, and the leaves
begin to dry, they may be taken up and put in a cool, dry
place. When dry, thoroughly clean off the old skin and
dirt, and put in paper bags, ready for planting out again in
October. The Tulip is now extensively forced for cut
flowers during the winter and spring months. The
method of culture is identical with that of the Roman
Hyacinth and Paper Narcissus. The only important
point is to grow only the kinds known as Single Early,
such as “Snow Flake,” ‘Marechal Neil,’ ‘“ Rose
Queen,” ete.
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The following Hyacinths, which we have denominated as “‘ Prize,” were selected by us as the very
best of an immense assortment, comprising nearly aj] existing sorts which were largely grown by us last
winter, with a view of not only arriving at the Fest and most desirable kinds, but also to enable us to
shorten a long list of varieties of no special merit, All that we offer as ‘“ Prize” are grand sorts, and
with proper treatment cannot fai] to give the utmost satisfaction. How fine this particular assortment
is likely to prove may be judged from the fact, that at the March, 1882, Exhibition of the New York
Horticultural Society, we were awarded the **‘ Two First Prizes for Best Displays of
Hyacinths,’’ both of which displays were made up of the following sorts :
Amy (Single), bright crimson, fine truss.
Argus (Single), deep blue, white eye.
Blanchard (Single), Jarge, pure white.
Czar Peter (Single), large spike, light blue, large bells.
Florence Nightingale (Double), large spike, clear white, very fine.
Garrick (Double), clear porcelain blue.
Ida (Single), rich golden yellow, splendid.
Incomparable (Single), very dark red.
King of the Blues (Single), dark blue, large spike.
La Joyeuse (Single), beautiful pale rose.
La Citronelle (Single), bright yellow, extra fine.
Leonidas (Single), light blue, large compact spike.
Josephine (Single), deep carmine, large handsome truss.
Gen. Pelissier (Single), very rich dark blue.
Jenny Lind (Double), white, violet eye, splendid.
Lawrence Koster (Double), one of the very best dark blues.
Md. Marmont (Double), a beautiful shade of porcelain blue.
Regina Victoria (Double), Salmon rose, truss large and dense.
50c. each, $4.50 per dozen, or entire set of 18 varieties for $6.00. (Free by Mail.)
In the above assortment it will be noticed that we name a larger proportion of Single than of Double
varieties. We do this for the reason that the Single sorts are for all purposes much more preferable, as
the flowers of the Double kinds have a tendency to drop off. For General List of Named and Un-
named Hyacinths, see succeeding pages.
PETER HENDERSON & CO.—CHOICE NAMED HYACINTHS. 9
CHOICE
PAL AE EST):
NAMED
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HY ACINTHS.
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All Bulbs offered singly and by the dozen, free by mail on receipt of price.
DOUBLE RED, various shades.
Each. | Each.
Acteur, rose shaded with deep pink, large bells $0 20 | Groot Voorst, delicate blush, fine truss, very
Baron Rothschild, splendid rose color....... 40 doublejan di compacta cacleieieinis eletniere «1s(1e)< $0 25
Bouquet Tendre, brilliant red, fine truss ..... 25 | Lord Wellington, rose, large bells... ...... 5 35
Bouquet Royal, light rose, dark eye, very | Panorama, bright red, long handsome spike... 25
Jor) PAO RS eoosor 6. Gd ter Gt GH 25 | Princess Royal, dark red, purple eye, very
Czar Nicholas, clear rose, large bells and spike 250 TAT Geer nrert rae Sie atsrarcyare's cte/ obey ofefeyate’ o) ie aifalere. ore 25
Sir Joseph Paxton, dark red................ 40
DOUBLE WHITE, various shades.
Each. Each.
A La Mode, pink eye, good truss...........- 30 | La Virginite, pale blush, large bells and spike 20
Anna Maria, blush, with violet eye, good truss 25 | Minerva, beautiful white....... ........... 25
Lord Castlereagh, white, purple eye......... 40 | Miss Kitty, violet eye, large bells......... Br 25
Grand Vainquer, pure white, fine truss....... 40 | Non Plus Ultra, white, violet eye........... 25
La Deesse, yellowish white, fine shaped bells. . 25 | Prince of Waterloo, pure white............. 30
La Tour D’Auvergne, pure white, fine large | Sceptre D’Or, pure white, large bells, fine truss 25
TSS. cc cece cece cere cess ensessscees 30
DOUBLE BLUE, various shades.
“ Each Each,
Albion, dark blue, fine late..........-.....0 $0 25 | Pasquin, porcelain, fine form... ,... 25
Blocksberg, beautiful clear porcelain, large Prince of Saxe-Weimar, rich purple Tilac, fine
Feil gep tite partis t foes yo) aparece ict ome sels, 0) cas a 25 HMISEE og dens comebootoc otoUnodnion oO midee 25
Bride of Lammermoor, lilac, good spike...... 25 | Prince Frederic, beautiful dark lilac...... ie 30
Lord Wellington, dark porcelain, fine spike.. 25 | Rembrandt, violet blue, large spike........... 25
Martinet, fine blue. dense spike.............. 25 | Richard Steele, splendid deep blue.......... 25
Mignon Von Dryfhout, violet, compact truss 20a Shakespeare; ioht, bie). s2).j0-cae -jeeleinic «a 35
Othello, violet black, distinct and fine........ 25
DOUBLE YELLOW, various shades.
Each. | Each-
Bouquet D’Orange, reddish yellow, short com- | Jaune Supreme, splendid deep yellow, very fine
FRIST terete et etetere teyaua et ettiaier ale miaielova'eyete (ar 40 | TUL Ght camocbdowonid sobnOCHo.gon te eae 50
Goethe, cream colored, large bells, fine truss. . 35 | Louis D’Or, delicate straw colored, moderate truss 35
Heroine, lemon color...........-.+<- E 50 | Ophir D’Or, golden straw color, fine spike.... 25
SINGLE RED, various shades.
Each. Each
Agnes, dark red, large bells, and fine spike. . 25 | Mars, fine deep red, green tips............... 25
Diebitz Sabalansky, brilliant red........ - 25 | Norma, satin pink, fates bell, handsome
La Dame du Lac, beautiful rose, large compact SUM Senn ocooodedr = sdoen BOs nnCcon aac 25
IGE yc. ces Shoo ODD OD ASRS Das COae = OEE 25 | Robert Steiger, bright crimson, very fine. . 20
Lord Wellington, blush, striped light carmine, Sultan’s Favorite, beautiful rose, large hand-
Lime ATMO VOCUS peat co. cersietcns eye ee ss (eyss aye" 25 SOMOMSPIKG.- si s's' 5 - <usre ota Pl AES. clagele e's erste s 25
L’Ami Du Ceeur, bright red, good truss.... 25 | Queen of Hyacinths, very fine, bright red... . 35
Madame Hodson, delicate pink, striped red, fine Mrs. Beecher Stowe, deep rosy piuk........ 40
PRUEGRUGS Hs ole' eters ei sicisiciets. soe nice tsa 25 |
SIN GLE WHITE, various shades.
Each, | Each
Alba Superbissima, pure white, large truss, | Madame Talleyrand, pure white, fine form .. 30
LCS Sisambec Oot Co OAC Me eee 35 | Queen of Holland, creamy white, good spike. . 30
Grand Vainqueur, pure white, very fine truss. 25 | Queen Victoria, pure, waxy white, large hand-
Grandeur A’Merveille, beautiful blush, fine HOMEESPUKGH 0 2 oso payemt ewer eyo et fitia neve 2 35
JIE 8 SEPA db Aino SOC ORECTE ECPI FICS 25 | Themistocles, cream color, fine spike......... 3
Grand Vedette, pure white, large bells....... 30 | Voltaire, white, shaded rose, good spike....... 30
La Candeur, pure white, neat, compact truss. 30 | Md. de Stael, fine ....... Seen ctacycisiechs ake 50
Lord Gray, blush, very fine, early Biiatsteete sas 35 Mt. Blanc, pure white, splendid. S16 GRAS Ai ee 50
SINGLE BLUE, various shades.
Kach. Each
Baron Von Tuyll, violet blue, large and com- Orondatus, porcelain blue, fine compact iruss. 3
DGD SEERA ere Cee aor ae CDC Br eee 25 | Porcelain Scept-e, light blue, splendid compact
Charles Dickens, porcelain, splendid truss.... 25 SDIKGleare Saieeteters wea tar oisiacls Riormeyetociten eters 35
Grand Lilas, beautiful silvery lilac, large com- Regulus, porcelain blue, shaded white, splendid
(DRC OAMIISS 2 atoce eg ag ard winrar ci bio (oy af shots) safe sjaje: ss. 30 lsziIRe's oahoe Seocenen Bauen lonaoae paces 25
L’Ami Du Coeur, violet blue compact spike. . 25 | Uncle Tom, violet black, white centre, fine.. 25
Mimosa, dark purple, PINGESDIKG tect sies ence 25 | Lord Palmerston, fine blue, with white eye... 35
Moresque, beautiful shade of lilac........ ate 30
10 PETER HENDERSON & CO.—TULIPS.
CHOICE NAMED HYACINTHS, Continued.
SINGLE YELLOW, various shades.
Each. | Each
Alida Jacoba, deep canary yellow, compact | ha Pluie:D?Or rich yellow: . 1. ates se sence 30
RUSS epee eres sire aoe aioe erie: eS, 30 | Overwinnaar, bright yellow................ 25
Belle Jaune, deep lemon shade.............. 40
UNNAMED HYACINTHS.
For Outdoor Planting in the Fall.
These are smaller bulbs from the preceding named sorts, all sound and all certain to flower.
Hach. Perdoz. per 100 | Each. Per doz. Per 100
Double: Redye. vern ce oetere lie $1 25 So GOR | PSingley Red. viene ets 15e $1 25 $8 50
We MINS Sen onosonc 15¢ 1 25 8 50 re SWUNG tees aah gees lide 1 25 8 50
o; “Blue. see asa oes wees Ni Ge 1 25 Bie (ES Ble bear tees mhalnks 15¢ 1 25 8 00
A (GUO Wass Sees ae 1l5e 1 75 1200 | Mh “ellowieract stem os lie 1 25 9 50
Mixed, all colors, Double and Single, $8.00 per 100.
Second only to the Hyacinth among Bulbs in popular appreciation stands the Tulip, and certainly
few ornaments of the Garden, can rival their dazzling splendor, and the absence of all difficulty in their
culture makes them deservedly esteemed. An interesting article on the history and culture of this plant
extracted from ‘¢ Henperson’s Hanpsook oF Prants,” will be found in preceding pages of this catalogue.
EARLY FLOWERING SINGLE TULIPS. | EARLY FLOWERING DOUBLE TULIPS.
Each. Per doz BONAPAR Hach. os doz
2 i & > h ARTE, brownish red........... $ 5 50
fy: NKERT, brow tl 1- 1
le eee ree aint eee x gq 10 $1.00 | DUC VAN THOL, red and yellow...... 5 50
CANARY “BIRD as eee Oe en 10 100 | DUKE OF YORK, rose, bordered, white. 10 715
COULEUR PONCEAU, purple shaded GLORIA SOLIS, crimson, with yellow ‘ a4
Tolek 2) Sm, 2 ee SR. Sa 5 50 Margin . See eee eter eee ese nncan
OBIMSON KING, ft aes ens 10 100 | LA CANDEUR, pure white ......... le oie
DUG V AN THOL mi aaa TR os 10 1 00 PASONY GOLD, golden yellow clekaholalet sy etd 10 75
it i Chin ESAS AD NE ey OM 10 1 00 PHONY RED, deepred ............. 10 15
“ fe “ yellow. eee NN 15 159 PURPLE CROWN, dark velvety crimson 10 1 00
‘“ “ “ SD aNeie foe pels ted 10 100 REX RUBORUM, bright crimson scarlet 10 15
a3 “cc iv eeanlet CN op eee, a 10 100 ROSINE, bright TOSO vinze aveliais aisleiwiaialiolsiais 5 50
JAGT VAN DELEFT. an iy ies) 5 50 TOURNKSOL, scarlet, margined yellow.. 10 100
LAC VON RAYN, satin, white and ma- YELLOW ROSE, bright yellow..... ee 50
a i 5 5p FINEST MIXED DOUBLE VARIHEIBS, 40c per doz
LAR E IE Gi) leis Boao one 10 1 00 ALON ADET EU:
BOSS CE eee ee renee: 100 FINES! NAMED DOUBLE VARIETIES, in 12
extra... eis kar eae fein 75 sorts, $6 00.
ROSA MUNDI, Tose and white......... 10 1 00 LATE FLOWERING GARDEN TULIPS.
ee STANDARD, white, striped om Wah This group differs from the above by their taller
Lael OMAS MOORE ics ita” wane 5 59 | growth and later bloom. The leading colors are pure
white, golden and yellow ground tints, with beautiful
YELLOW PRINCE, (La Pluie d'Or) fine flamed, striped and feather-like margin.
yellow. ol.aijp'h (ulelelelteva ety dats: sface sSeie isloisleiala 5 50 Per doz. Per 100
PURPLE CROWN, purplish OREO o9 sy 2 50 | BIz ARRES, yellow ground, feathered
QUEEN VICTORIA, crimson... ...... w 50 | crimson, purple or white, choice mixed $ 60 $4 00
FINEST MIXED SINGLE VARIETIES, 40c per doz; | BY BLOEMENS, white ground, flaked lilac,
$2 50 per 100, | purple or black, choice mixed,...... 1 00 7 00
Bach. Per doz
100 FINEST NAMED SINGLE VARISTIFS, in 15 | GESNERIANA..... mpeigecoccaaneat000 $ 10 $100
sorts, $6 00. GREIGII, (see New and Scarce Bulbs.)
PETER HENDERSON & CO.—BULBS.
MISCELLANEOUS BULBS.
PARROT TULIPS.
Very singluar and striking flowers, of large size and bril-
liant colors, forming very effective groups for flower
beds. Finest mixed colors, per dozen, 50c, per 100,
$3 00.
CROCUS.
One of the earliest of Spring flowers. It is of a dwarf
habit, the flowers ranging through the various shades of
blue, white and yellow.
Named Varieties.
Per doz. Per 100
ALBION, Jarge striped white and blue...$0 30 $150
CAROLINE CHISHOLM, white........ 50 150
CLOTH OF GOLD, golden yellow, striped
DEQ Wile aiton sia clietersie ccna «cheese we 20 1 00
CLOTH OF SILVER, white, striped lilac
Chore iG: Se alae Cts fee eee 30 1 50
NE PLUS ULTRA, blue and white .... 30 150
DAVID RIZZIO, dark purple, large..... 30 150
PRINCE ALBERT, large brilliant purple. 30 150
QUEEN VICTORIA, pure white. :..... 30 1 50
SIR WALTER SCOTT, striped blue and
WINKGWers.ceseNe iene Hh sks: fy, 30 1 50
VERSICOLOR, purple and white....... 30 150
SATIVUS, blue and white............. 30 150
Crocus in Colors.
Per doz. Per 100
BLUE, mixed 'shades: 2. 2224 22020. 0.0% cg 20 $100
VARIEGATED or STRIPED, mixed. 20 1 00
WEE, mixed, .e0et of tet 3.5. OS. oe 20 1 00
LARGE YELLOW, very fine Rea ak dict erate 20 100
ALL COLORS, Se ae 15 75
AMARYLLIS FORMOSISSIMA.
(Jacobeean Lily.)
The Amaryllis are remarkable for their beautiful
flowers, and the rapidity with which they develop. They
require a good garden soil, and should be grown indoors.
Each. Per doz
ATAMASCO, changeable from white to
pitils er, SUA. ate FSS. . SREY; $ $1 00
: Each Per doz.
AULICA (Lily of the Palace), crimson,
shaded with lively green...........
FORMOSISSIMA (Jacobcean Lily), (see
cut)
9 00
3 00
FULGIDA, fi. pl. A variety with double
flowers, light red with white stripe;
very rare 1 00
ee rd
JOHNSONI1,crimson,striped white, showy
and very large bloomer............
JOHNSONIT GRANDIFLORA,new. This
variety produces from two to four
flower spikes, each bearing from four
to eight large scarlet flowers, with
pure white stripe through each petal ;
one of the best for forcing.........
REGINA, splendid dark red, with orange
UE WELG = apele = scleteyetoe seth ottatee ete 2
VITTATA RUBRA, dark crimson......
400
4 00
400
VALLOTA PURPUREA SUPERBA, a
bulbous rooted plant, somewhat re-
sembling an Amaryllis. It blooms in
August, throwing up its strong stems
about one foot high, with from five to
eight brilliant scarlet lily-like flowers
SEEDLINGS, very fine................
0 3 50
4 00
ANEMONES.— (See cut.)
A perfectly hardy bulb. The flowers, which include
the most brilliant scarlet, blue, dark rose, etc., are of good
size,and somewhat resemble a semi-double Hollyhock-
Planted from October to December, they will bloom
through the early spring months; those planted in Feb-
ruary and March wiil bloom from April to June.
Per doz. Per 100
ANEMONE, finest mixed, double. (see
cut.) Se HI eA eM ene aS aR $050 $300
finest mixed, single. . 50 2 00
& BINClSISCALICLS semios, + aateeae 50 3 00
ae fulgens (see New and Scarce Bulbs.)
12 ' PETER HENDERSON & CO.—BULBS.
Miscellaneous Bu
ARUM.
A genus of very picturesque and ornamental plants,
comprising some of the most fantastic productions in the
vegetable kingdom. They are quite hardy, and will suc-
ceed in common garden soil.
ARUM DRACUNCULUS, (Dragon Arum),
flowers brown, one foot long, stem
beautifully marbled, leaves handsome,
resembling a small palm.........-... Each $0 25
ARUM DRACUNCULUS ITALICUM (see New and
Scarce Bulbs.)
BULBOCODIUM VERNUM.
(Spring Colchicum.)
A charming early Spring blooming plant. in flower two
weeks before the Crocus. Purple, very attractive, and
beautiful. 10 cents each; 75 cents per dozen.
|
CROWN IMPERIALS.—(See cut )
An old and well-known Spring-blooming plant, with
clusters of pendant bell-shaped flowers surmounted with
a tuft of green leaves; very effective in mixed borders |
and centre of beds. They sueceed well in any soil. Plant
the bulbs about four inches deep, and one foot apart.
Mixed varieties, 20 cents each ; $2 00 per dozen.
CYCLAMEN PERSICUM.
A valued greenhouse plant, the rich blooms of which
are largely used by bouquet-makers to give variety to
made up baskets and bouquets. Their orchid-like blooms
possess great beauty and fragrance. 30 cents each;
$3 00 per dozen.
DIELYTRA SPECTABILIS.
(Bleeding Heart.)
One of our most ornamental Spring flowering plants,
with handsome Pzeony-like foliage, and long, drooping
racemes of bright pink and white heart-shaped flowers.
This is deemed the finest of all hardy garden plants.
20 cents each; $2 00 per dozen.
IXIAS.—(See cut.)
Very beautiful little Winter-flowering plants. From
four to six should be planted in a pot, and they should
be protected from frost till the pots are well filled with
roots, when they may be set on the shelves of the green-
house, and watered regularly, and they will flower well.
They will grow well in the open air, planted from five
to six inches deep, and covered with dry litter in winter.
Finest mixed, 50 cents per dozen.
HYACINTHUS.
(Museari.)
These are very pretty Spring-flowering plants, well
adapted for pot or border culture, and succeed well in or-
| dinary garden soil.
Each. Per doz,
MUSCARI BOTRYOIDES (Grape Hya-
Cy HOCK ina aeipdadoneo, . fs 10 $0 75
MUSCARI MONSTROSUM (Feathered
Hyacinth) purple blue, (see ent)..... 10 1 00
MOSCATUS MAJOR, (Musk Hyacinth)
yellow and blue........... ddsncahe 25 2 50
IRIS.
Very beautiful flowering bulbs, which are deserving of
more extended cultivation; their rich and varied colors
PETER HENDERSON & CO.—BULBS.
NS
Miscellaneous Bulbs, Continued,
of blue, violet, purple, lilac, white and yellow, render
them attractive. They are of the easiest culture, grow-
ing freely in any soil. The bulbs should be planted early,
as they do not keep well out of ground.
Each Per doz.
IRIS, finest mixed English............. 5 $0 50
. : Spanish (see cut)..... 5 50
‘© Pavonia (Peacock Iris).......... 10 1 00
“ Keempferi, (Japanese). An excellent
variety, flowers very large, varying in
color from pure white to deep blue,
beautifully veined and mottled...... 15 1 50
JONQUILS.
Pretty yellow flowers, varieties of the Narcissus, hav-
ing a most agreeable fragrance. They are cultivated in
pots, or the open ground; tlie bulbs being small, four or
five may be planted in a five-inch pot.
Each Per doz.
LARGE DOUBLE, sweet-scented...... 10 $100 |
SINGLE, sweet.scented...............- 5 50
CAMPERNELLH, golden yellow (see cut) 5 50
LILY OF THE VALLEY.
The failures which attend the winter flowering of this |
plant are mainly owing to the use of improperly developed |
roots. As with other similar plants, a certain size or
development of the crown, or underground bud, is essen-
tial to produce the flower. As in forcing the Hyacinth,
and other similar bulbs, crowns of the Lily of the Valley
should be covered up outside for a few weeks before be-
ing brought into the greenhouse or house to force. Those
we flower are put in about the middle of November,
packed closely together in light, rich soil, in boxes, tiiree
inches deep. These are covered up outside with hay, un-
til the first of January; they are then brought into a
greenhouse facing north, where there is no direct sun-
light at that season. The temperature is kept about 70°
with a moist atmosphere, and by the first of February
they are in full flower. Large Pips, (Ready in November.)
These should not be confounded with the “single eyes”
usually sold. They are larger, stronger, and in every way
more certain to flower. Price, 50c per dozen; $3 50 per
100. Strong, large (imported) ciumps, 50¢ each; $5 00
per dozen.
POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS.
Beautiful early Spring flowers, producing large clusters
of white, yellow, and citron-colored flowers of the most
delicious fragrance. They may be planted at any time
from October to January, singly in pots, or two, three,
or four in a pot; if planted iu the open ground, manage
in the same manner as the Hyacinth, but as they are not
so hardy, they should be planted five inches under the
surface, and be protected from severe frosts.
Each. Per doz
GRAND PRIMO, white, citron cup...... $015 $150
GROOT VOORST, white, with yellow cup 15 150
| SOLIEL D'OR, yellow, with orange cup.. 15 1 50
STATES GENERAL, lemon, with yellow cup 15 150
DOUBLE ROMAN, white and yellow,
very fragrant; if planted early, will
flower about Christmas............ 15 1 50
AVUTEXS ETD) VGA CO MTGE) Se toys ieretw oteispeieks alalersje 10 1 00
BORDER NARCISSUS.
These bloom in early Spring. They are easily culti-
vated, very showy and fragrant, and quite hardy.
Double Varieties. Hach. Per doz
ALBA PLENA ODORATA, pure white,
very double and swect............ $010 $075
INCOMPARABLE, yellow and orange,
IEeey Bia GING) cS rocrianiica eos ape 10 15
ORANGE PHEENIX, large golden yellow,
WENTZ, WOME 4 honmccogdose.s osinbne 15 1 00
VON SION, double yellow...-....... : 10 15
MIXED DOUBLE VARIETIES........ 60
Each. Per Doz
Single Varieties.
BIFLORUS, white. yellow cup.......... $010 $075
TRUMPET yMASTORRG ss. ast beat see os 10 15
TRIANDRA, dwarf, sweet-scented... .. 10 75
POETICUS (Pheasant’s Eye), pure white,
cup edged with red, beautiful. (See cut) 50
MIXED SINGLE VARISTIES......... 50
AJAX MAXIMUS, Large deep yellow, one
of the best forcing varieties......... 15 150
14 PETER HENDERSON & CO.—BULBS.
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PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS.
A valuable variety of Narcissus for Winter forcing; |
each bulb will produce an average of three spikes each,
bearing from10 to 15 flowers. 75e. per doz; $5 per 100.
NYMPHEA ODORATA.
White, fragrant Water Lily. 25c. cach, $2 50 per doz,
OXALIS.
A class of highly interesting plants, particularly
adapted to pot culture, being of neat, dwarf habit, and
compact growth; potin light porous soil, and protect from
frosts. Each. Per doz
OXALIS, Boweii, bright crimson........$010 $1 00
ts ibe os Vlora = elejere\esapl= oiels 10 1 00
i Willits Wee sterer- a icisvenetats) sretereeueiek 10 1 00
: Versicolor, crimson and white. . 10 1 00
Us Mixed. (Seercut)!. sy. ticle «tee sey 50
PHONIAS.
Double white, strong roots ............. $0 30 $3 00
"> | wose; if ERIC, CAR 3 3 00
A Hts SWeOLISCONUCH sarang al-)cleysiels © 30 3 00
Sweet scented, mixed sorts, double ..... 25 2 50
RANUNCULUS.
DOUBLE RANUNCULUS.
The flowers of this class are of the most brilliant hues.
They should be planted from October to December, in
rows, in a moist soil, with the claws downward. To
protect from severe frost, cover with hay, tan, or leaf
mould. Per doz. Per 100
RANUNCULUS, double Persian, finest
Thixedin(Scelcut) meen rik eiereeereeite $040 $200
RANUNCULUS, double Turban, finest mixed 40 2 00
ulbs, Continued,
SCILLAS.
Very beautiful early Spring flowering bulbs, of dwarf
habit, from 6 to 8 inches in height, with drooping, bell-
shaped blossoms. They are quite hardy, and easily cul-
tivated, growing in any good light soil; very suitable for
growing in pots.
Hach. Per doz
SCILLA AMGNA, fine blue........... $010 $0 75
SIBERICA, very fine bluo............. 10 vin
SPARAXIS.
Finest mixed, cape bulbs, with flowers of unusually
rich and varied colors, 10 cents each; $1 U0 per dozen.
SNOWDROPS.
This, the earliest of Spring-flowering bulbs, is univer-
sally admired for its elegant snow-white drooping blos-
soms. They sueceed well in any soil, and should be
planted where they are to remain, as they bloom best if
not disturbed.
Per doz. Per 100
SINGLE SNOWDROP (Galanthus nivalis) $0 25 $1 50
DOUBLE (Galanthus nivalis
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SPRING SNOWFLAKE.
(Leucojum Vernum.)
A beautiful early blooming plant, resembliug the
Snowdrop, but of taller growth, flowers pure white, with
a green spot on each of the petals. 20 cents each; $2 00
per dozen.
WINTER ACONITE.
(Eranthis Hyemalis.)
One of the earliest Spring flowers, freely producing
its yellow blossoms in the months of January and Febru-
ary. 75 cents per dozen.
TRILLIUM GRANDIFLORUM.
A quite hardy, showy bulb, with large white flowers,
It can be easily forced in winter. Price, 75 cents.
TUBEROUS TROPZOLUMS.
Graceful climbing plants, producing richly colored
flowers in the late Autumn and early Winter months.
When planted in pots, use light rich soil, and do not en-
tirely cover the tubers.
JARRATTI, scarlet, yellow and black...... $0 75 each
SPECIOSUM, richest scarlet.............. Monee
PETER HENDERSON & CO.—LILIES.
15
LILIES.
For Forcing Varieties, see Candidum andLongiflorum.
We would invite particular attention to this class of Plants. The prominent position it occupies in the garden is
well deserved, from the fact of their being perfectly hardy, requiring but little care or attention, and a proper selec-
tion will furnish flowers from June until September.
sent out. and have omitted varieties that are of little interest.
Each Per doz.
L. Auratum. Home grown bulbs, large
AVES LOU wes eae =
L. Atrosanguineum. Orange-red, blotched,
L. Atrosanguineum Grandiflorum. Sim-
ilar to the above only much darker. ..
Batemannie, deep apricot tint. un-
spotted upright flowers; new, and one
of the best for a general collection...
Brownii. Magnificent hardy Lily,
tiowers very large, fine white inside,
rusty purple outside; the stamens are
rich chocolate, and forma very dis-
tinet feature in this species.........
. Bulbiferum. Dark orange. in umbels.
. Callosum. A rare species from Japan.
Flowers bright scarlet, lower divisions
spotted with black...........------
Candidum. (Annunciation Lily.)
One of the White Lilies usually grown
for forcing for Easter..........-.--
L. Carniolicum, beautiful orange-scarlet,
Turk’s Cap, this country............
L. Canadense Flavum, (true.) Flower
bell-shaped, petals not reflexed, yellow
BPOULCO Ne |. een estates, cvara wre a ee Oerele
. Canadense Rubrum. (true.) Larger
habit, flower more richly colored with
L.
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red, petals orange-yellow, spotted;
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L. Canadense Rubrum-flavum. An
intermediate form; very fine........
. Chalcedonicum Major. (Scarlet Mar-
tagon.) Brilliant scarlet; from the
Levant; about four feet............
. Colchicum. (Szovitzianum ) One of
the finest Lilies; large pendulous
flowers in shape and style like the L.
Candidum ; bright citron yellow, dotted
with black... .
Columbianum. A very showy species
from Oregon. Flowers somewhat re-
sembling those of L. Canadense.....
Concolor. A slender growing plant
producing from one to ten brilliant
crimson flowers, the lower sections of
which are dotted with black spots...
Coridion, an erect star-like Lily, yel-
low flowers with black dots; very de-
cr re?
Tall nankeen yellow; fine for a back row
or for mixing with tall-growing ferns
Hansoni. (Hanson's L.) A distinct
and rare species, with small orange-
yellow flowers, spotted with brown;
the divisions of the flower or petals
have a remarkably thick texture,
which makes them very enduring ...
Krameri, (true.) A species allied to the
Auratum; flowers soft rose; fragrant
L.
L. Lancifolium (Speciosum) Album.
Wihite rer: = Sng cess desde aaocpnoed
iL. Lancifolium (Speciosum) Album.
Preecox, early flowering, and de-
cidedly the best White Lily under cul-
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L. Leichtlinii.
L. Lancifolium (Speciosum) Album.
Roseum. Spotted rose..........-.
L. Lancifolium (Speciosum) Album.
Rubrum. White and red spotted...
L. Lancifolium (Speciosum) Album.
Purpuratum. <A new variety from
Japan; flowers large. very dark and
CISC Gk Sol, belnnite Seip ed oboe ose
L. Lancifolium (Speciosum) Album.
Monst. Rubrum. Red spotted....
Very rare, and one of
the most stately and beautiful Lilies
L. Lonugiflorum. One of the earliest to
bloom and best for forcing purposes ;
its flower is sweet-scented, of a pure
white color, 6 to 8 inches, and of ele-
gant trumpet shape; home-grown bulbs
L. Longiflorum Eximium, (see New and
SCE) LINNE)) AG ecedogcaeeadacabes
L. Martagon. (Turk’s Cap Lily.) Purple.
4 Ges wiliuce = lariecrencr ie eral
L. Maximowiczii, a delicate Tiger-like
flower; no bulblets on the stem......
L. Monadelphum, considered by some to
be the queen of Lilies; pure citron
VelLony, {0 WOIS crac ol. ay cht ei oars ioue eheneeaue
L. Pardalinum. A very showy species
fromeiCaliforiia AE sar. te des oe = 3s
L. Philadelphicum. Bright red, with
DO AGKe SPOS tee iacc ccjere a sera aaskenaeer nes
L. Superbum. One of our native species.
When established in good rich soil, it
will produce upwards of fifty beautiful
flowers in a pyramidal cluster.......
L. Szovitzianum. A recent and very
showy species. Flowers large, citron-
yellow, and spotted with black; fra-
A most interesting species, with very
narrow leaves and flowers large for
the size of the delicate plant. Brilliant
SCArete aaa ta cass sevsmae vite ee er etarets
L. Thunbergianum. Mixed. Of this
early and showy class we have a large
number of varieties—with the excep-
tion of those offered we do not see
distinctive feature sufficient to war-
rant our selling them under name....
L. Tigrinum, (The Tiger Lily.) Or-
ange-scarlet,. spotted black, petals
MUCHIMCCHLVEO. 5 Seth. See ieiod aie
L. T. Flore Pleno. (Double Tiger
Lily.) New and very fine.........
L. Unbellatum Erectum.............
“ Punctatom <3.) 400
st Grandiflorum........
ee Incomparable........
4 Choice Mixture.....
L. Wallaceii. A new Japanese Lily,
thought by some writers to be a cross
between Leichtlim and Venustum,
having the foliage and habit of the
former and the color of the latter... .
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40
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16 PETER HENDERSON & CO.—WINTER FLOWERING PLANTS.
IWERING PLANTS
FOR THE PARLOR OR GREENHOUSE:
The increase in the taste for winter-flowering plants within the past five years, has been even more
positive than that for the cultivation of plants out of doors. Formerly, it was rare for florists to fill an
order in the fall, but now, during the months-of October, November, and December, they make ship-
ments daily in large quantities to every section of the country; and these nearly equaling in number
those of plants for the open ground in May and June.
As horticultural knowledge increases, amateurs are becoming aware that a great variety of plants
grow and flower almost as well during the winter months as in the summer; anda bright display, at a
season when the field and garden are bleak and empty, well repays the slight expense and trouble.
Culture.—During the winter months the evaporation of water from pots or boxes is very slow,
and plants are apt to suffer from an excess of moisture. To obviate this, care should be taken to have
perfect drainage. This is best obtained by filling the pot or box to one-third its depth with broken
pots or charcoal and placing the earth on top of that.
Soil.—The soil in use by florists is usually composed of three parts of rotted sods and one part
rotted stable manure, but whenever soil is wanted in small quantities it is cheapest to get it from a flor-
ist, if near by, but where such are not convenient, any good soil such as will grow good corn or potatoes
will answer, if mixed with one-fourth rotted stable manure—or in the absence of that, use about one-
twentieth part of bone dust.
Insects.—The insects that principally infest plants in winter are the Aphis or Green Fly, Red
Spider and Rose Bug, The first can easily be destroyed, either by the application of tobacco water
(about the color of strong tea) or snuff; the Red Spider by Cole’s Insect destroyer, or frequent syring-
ing with water. The Rose Bug can only be kept off by hand picking.
Mildew.—This great scourge of the Rose is easily checked by a few applications of our mildew
mixture.—See offer among Requisites.
Temperature.—aAs many who may wish to order from this list are unaware of the different de-
grees of heat that each variety of plants require, we have prefixed a star to such as need a temperature
of from 55° to 65° at night. Those not thus marked do well in a temperature varying from 45° to 55°. ,
Quality of Plants.—The plants named in this abridged catalogue have been specially grown
for winter flowering, and are strong, healthy plants, and when received should be re potted in a size
Jarger pot or box than they have been grown in, and if properly treated will give universal satisfaction.
Fuller Details.—For the successful cultivation of plants in winter, and for other general infor-
mation in regard to the cultivation of Plants, whether of Fruits, Flowers, or Vegetables, see ‘* Garden-
ing for Pleasure,” a copy of which will be given to all purchasers of $10 worth or upwards of winter
flowering plants. ‘The price of the book is g1.50. ‘To thcse who do not desire it, the value will be
sent in additional plants. To all places where there is an express office, plants are always sent by ex-
press, unless specially ordered otherwise; but to places where there is no express office, we will send
plants, as heretofore, by mail. We always advise purchasers to have plants sent by express; for though
the buyer is required to pay express charges (which are usually moderate, from our light system of pak
ing), yet he always buys cheaper, quality of plants considered, than when sent by mail free. For other
plants not enumerated here, see our Annual Descriptive Catalogue of Plants, a new edition of which for
1883 will be sent our customers, as usual, about January ist.
Bulbs, Seeds, or any other article offered in this Catalogue, can be sent with plants in the same
package when desired. We always put in enough extra plants to compensate for express charges.
Please address all orders for Winter Flowering Plants to
PETER. HEN DERS@INe
385 & 37 Cortlandt Street, New York.
PETER HENDERSON & CO.—WINTER FLOWERING ROSES. 17
moO SS’.
The Rose is the most deservedly popular of all winter fowers. Millions of buds are required to
supply the annual demand of the New York market alone.
Roses will thrive in a temperature of from 45 to 60 degrees at night,
We make the preparation of Roses for Winrer-Frowerinc a specialty of our business, selling over
50,000 of them each Fall for that purpose. The following kinds we find are best suited for Winter-
flowering. Although few in number they comprise all shades of color.
NEW TEA ROSE—‘“ Etoile de Lyon.”
The finest of the new French Roses, color light canary yellow, quite double and exquisite fragrance.
It will, undoubtedly, prove a grand winter-blooming variety, 3-inch pots, 75c. each ; $7.50 per doz.
RED SAFRANO.
A novelty of this year. It is a ‘* sport” from the well-known buff-colored Safrano, and like it in
all respects except the color, which is a deep crimson. Price, 3 inch pots, 5cc. each; $4.50 per doz.
HYBRID TEA—‘ Duke of Connaught.
(The ‘‘ Everblooming Jack.”’)
Immense buds, bright scarlet crimson, 3 inch pots, 75c. each; $6.00 per doz.
HYBRID TEA—‘“ Nancy Lee.”
Color dark pink, long pointed buds, very fragrant, 3-inch pots, 75c. each; $6.00 per doz.
And also the following Roses, just ready to bloom:
DOUGLAS. Deep purplish crimson.
NIPHETOs, Pure white.
SAFRANO. Orange.
AGGRIPINA. Rich shade of Crimson
' SABELLA SPRUNT. Straw color
HERMOSA. Pink.
CORNELIA COOK. Very large, pure white.
CATHARINE MERMET. Very large, bright pink.
SOUV. D’UN AMI. Bright dark pink, large and very free flowering.
PERLE DES JARDINS. The best of all roses. Large, deep yellow, very profuse.
BON SILENE. Bright carmine.
CHAS. ROVOLLI. Light pink, fine bud.
Mp. FALCOT. Dark apricot color.
Mp. CAPUCINE. Dark copper color.
Price of the above in 33 inch pots, 25c. each; $2.25 per doz. In 5 inch pots, soc each,
$4.50 per dozen.
Special rates given when wanted in quantity for Winter-flowering.
FANCY HYBRIDS. :
Under this heading we offer a few of the finest Hybrid Perpetuals, which are suited for early
Spring forcing. We sold the flowers of many of the below kinds last May as high as soc. and $1.50
each at wholesale.
BARONESS ROTHSCHILD. Immense size, beautiful pink.
DUKE OF EDINBURGH. Very dark crimson.
MAGNA CHARTA. Carmine pink, very large.
GEN. JACQUIMENOT. Bright crimson; 25, 50 and 75 cents each
COQUETTE DES BLANCHES, Pure white.
PRINCESS CAMILLE DE ROHAN. Almost Black.
PAUL NERON. Very large, pink.
MRS. CHAS. WOOD. Vivid crimson.
VICTOR VERDIER. Bright carmine.
Price, 75c. each, $6.00 per dozen, or extra large imported plants, $2.00 each.
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PETER HENDERSON & CO.—NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES.
IN-PLANE.
NEW DWARF STEVIA.
(Stevia Nana Compacta.)
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A very distinet variety of the well-known Stevia Com- |
pacta, which is now offered for the first time.
grows over 18 inches high and it produces a far denser
mass of flowers than the old variety, the flowers are
white, and it is a great improvement in every respect.
75c. each; $7 50 per dozen.
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BOUVARDIA “ALFRED NEUNER.”
*NEW DOUBLE WHITE BOUVARDIA.
Alfred Neuner,
We now have on hand a fine stock of this valuable
novelty. It originated by a “sport,” from the well known
single white variety, “ Davidsoni,” the flowers are pure
white, and double, resembling in appearance a small
Tuberose.
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It is far more valuable for cut flower work
than the single variety, as its double flowers last
much longer after being cut.
25, 50 and 75 cents each.
NEW DOUBLE PINK BOUVARDIA.
Identically the same as the preceding, except in color,
which is a beautiful dark rose color. The great value
of the double white for cut flower purposes is now estab-
Jished, and this will be equally desirable.
$1 60 each ; $10 00 per dozen.
It never |
| degree.
| as it surpasses in brilliancy of color all the other varieties.
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SCARLET CARNATION,
** Lady Emma.”’
We have long needed a Carnation of intense scarlet
color, and at the same time free-flowering qualities. In
this variety we have all these qualifications in a marked
“Lady Emma” is now become a standard sort,
It is a very profuse bloomer, and an unusually strong
healthy grower.
Large Plants, 75¢e each; $6 00 per dozen.
CARNATION SEACAUCUS.
Largely grown in this vicinity, but not generally dis-
tributed. Color a light shade of carmine, rich clove
fragrance. One of the most profitable winter-blooming
varieties.
Large plants, 50c each: $4 50 per doz.
CARNATION LYDIA,
CARNATION LYDIA.
The finest of the faney yellow varieties; flowers 3
inches across; very double and intense; clove fracrance.
Color rich orange yellow, flecked with carmine. The cut
gives a good idea of its appearance. (See cut.)
Large plants, 75c each; $6 00 per doz,
PETER HENDERSON & CO.—NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES.
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CHRYSANTHEMUM FRUTESCENS,
**Paris Daisy.’
This is the “ Marguerite” of the Paris markets, the
flowers of which are now so fashionabe during the win-
ter.
a white ray of petals with a yellow disc.
30c each; $3 00 per doz.
GOLDEN “PARIS DAISY,”
Etoile D’Or.
Similar to the preceding in all respects, excepting the
<olor, which is clear golden yellow—both petels and disc.
30c each; $3 00 per doz.
CHRYSANTHEMUM SPOTLESS.
NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM,
“*< Spotless.”’
Chrysanthemums will flower from October to January
without fire heat, only requiring the protection of a room
or cold frame.
This beautiful variety belongs to the large flowering |
class, the flowers being of immense size and pure pearly
white. The cut is about + natural size.
Price, lst size, 50c each; $4 50 per doz.
and «* .320ce * 3 00
NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM,
Yellow Stone.
Color dark golden yellow, similar to the above in every |
other respect.
Price, 1st size, 50e each; $4 50 per
doz.
gnd *~ 30¢ 3 00 s
For other varieties of this class and the Pompone and |
Japanese kinds see page 21.
Flowers much resemble the common field Daisy— |
| condition is unexcelled.
EUCHARIS AMAZONICA.
*EUCHARIS AMAZONICA,
**Amazon Lily.”
A lovely hot-house plant, which may be had in bloom
almost the entire season, if a moderate supply of plants
are had, small plants usually sending up stalks which
bear five or six large pure white star-shaped flowers, four
inches across, deliciously fragrant. It wants a warm at-
mosphere with plenty of moisture. The flowers bring
at the holidays, very high prices. (See cut.)
Ist size, $2.00 each.
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PANDANUS UTILIS.
PANDANUS UTILIS.
Our stock of this valuable plant in quantity, size and
Our prices are very low.
Extra large specimens.
1st size, $3 00 each; $30 00 per doz.
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20 PETER HENDERSON & CO.—WINTER FLOWERING PLANTS.
WINTER FLOWERING
AND
ORNAMENTAL-LEAVED PLANTS
Pn
FOR THE
GREENHOUSE OR PARLOR.
Each.
*Allamanda Hendersonii, Flowers light yellow, 4 inches in diameter, splendid................. 3 30
*7Eschynanthus, Zebrinus. Valuable for baskets, flowers scarlet .......... 2... eee ee ee eeeee 50
Antlibe Japonica, White feather-lke. oo tre eters c's 20 215) n/n sists eleateis av cieie ole sip lefeicl dole eae etna retreat 30
Ardisia Crenulata. Bright red berries, remaining on the plant a long time, splendid plants....... 50
Amaryllis{Atamasco,;) Beautifulpinkk lilypc ey ijaieea cic «'-: stata avelole cintstarehelomhala vate traternicr steltaisien etter 25
Azalea Indica, 12 finest and most distinct varieties, lst size, Flowering plants................... 50
a st a aS wy 2nd “ ORO Psretrtaina: so atereia te ieee 25
Aibutilon: |\(Chinese, Bell Mlower,) G:sortaejei- cis ciate -'s\-1aicl< voi sinless else sereiare Be soon’ SANOOREO 15
Ageratum. Well-known favorites, 6 sorts. Blue, white and lilac...............-..ee00es mame = LD
*Achyranthes. Bright leaved plants, grown only for the foliage .......0.......eeeeeceeeeceees 15
Alternantheras. Leaves variegated crimson, yellow, green ete., 4 sortS............+-. sence vee 15
Asclepias Currassavica. Flowers orange and scarlet..........0..0+ceweecerece ss eeesenceese 25
Basket; Plants; Avcollection of 30\best Kinds: sic. icccre «<1 + « «a a < ole 01 enetiate alata et Pale 2 eld
*Begonias Saundersonii, (scarlet); Fluchsoides Alba, (white); Weltoniensis (pink); Argentea
Veitohii, (leaves:spotted) i. 0% wit nie tases cele ees APC (toon wasn eMdne sods 25
Six otheriare desirable SOmiS cee. cel. 5 se lee aicincie wcin cleo cic cine «uf tenn oman anette eters ote 25
Begonia Rubra. (New.) Bearing beautiful scarlet, coral-like flowers, 25c., 50c. and $1 each
Begonia. Miniatan (Gey) recarlefitonvened seve. cc iia ere oeinjstcteicinie «eal » ste eteloiote otek sls) ai eters 25
Rex. Large ornamental leaves, 12 varieties, extra choice......... 1. ...sseececceeeee 50
2h STZ eta eho) UIC: Se tei Ais bo ARISE COoIoas ica 56, AS OMAU OA AA OH Ubon chaos 30
Bouvardia Humboldtii. (New); flowers pure white, one inch in diameter, jessamine fragrance. 50
*Bouvardia Davidsonii (white); Blegans (carmine); Leiantha (scarlet); Lady Hyslop (pink);
Sanguinea (crimson,) (new). For new double see page 18....-.......00- eee cee eeeecees 25
Carnation“ Liydiad (New); iveryatinesmiragrantiy. < .. ccc cles © oes «= vise cleiclels sisi oysters eee 75
4 Rose Hill (light rose); Peter Henderson and Snowdon (white); General Wash-
ington (striped); La Purite (carmine); Lady Emma (scarlet) 75cts.; ‘‘ Sarah
Mead” (New) clove fragrance: lilac andwhite... . 2... 0 <1. 00. ssrees + ae nls las sien 30
i Hinsdale: Mottled): whiterandspink: .., «. <\. 01s cieisieie/eiehe\eiojpiam) "yc ieheleiminiciete| siete eioate eaeensters 50
Calla Ethiopica, or “ Lily of the Nile.” (White.) A deservedly popular house plant; large flower-
ING PLANUS’: |<) <\hoicieetesetatelaleleistc «oie a]s late ala|=\a)a'el insole ale infoloiefey sate tara (aterm otal Stet iettetetae ete siete ete 30
Chrysanthemums, Pompone, Large flowering, and Japanese, a large variety, comprising up-
wards of 1100) sorts; fine: plants.|...<...<)-) «100i eo) ine cies min et les einiaien iat tecistee aeetee Sto AA ane 25
*Clerodendrum Balfouri. Scarlet petals, white sepals, splendid...................-. Bia pebeldlsye cia 30
Cyclamen Persicum. Invaluable for winter blooming............... AGugoCoonoesso0cKc saaac 50
Cuphea. Platycentra; (Cigar Plant) i 22-2 crs «=: <1stomtninisyore visicia cis ivicteis elias ee Toee rere ce eee 25
Catalonian Jessamine, Pure white, fragrant, blooming from October to May ................+- 30
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Winter-Flowering and Ornamental-Leaved Plants —Continwed.
Each. Per doz.
Camellia Japonica. Double white....................-- Sao tenia aa nts aieiia wioys ois appete casi seterats 50 4 50
LS c in variety, colored....... syne a Scat eciseeskeedtd soba: COUOeCHooDeOSpos0 7 50 4 50
—~Colens: | Goldeniand velvet, 24 0rtS. 0... 2.3 coc enc cerns ccscccs Sanaa hs hasan s chendss lasts 15 1 50
= Wew. Rosedale Jas! Markey, Striking, Rugby, etc... 2.0.6... 2. cccce sees ccc nee one 25 2 25
Cuphea Hyssopifolia.................. SAGE Th BRB ORE (Saas oe eR Snee 15 1 50
MP erteitretdianaay (LBW) cis 2 .2')<- sles se v.cccsccces SHON Cats HEE SOU En Goo Con eoeO Cannone 25 22D
Campridusmt i thcHorininr, Ole rant CHMDOK |< «(6 <i = <i 12 2.010 e102 0) 0inho's si0s.c.eieie cen nis of aorg cis + aoc 50 4 50
*Clerodendrum Balfouri, climber: produces larger clusters, Scarlet and White Flowers,......... 30 3 00
Calla Ethiopica (Lily of the Nile). Strong flowering roots. ........... 0. cece eee ee ce cee ete ee 50 4 50
RE AESAEL Ere AER AA EEINAL ECT aor eo cfa oral ote ol o's (aie! ©: = cal siwt ei at<t nie, w ocae wisi g ainlete' era Sla'e = ate dfejsteie/siawjqa'nige,s oleae 25 2 00
bi ee sae EAE ONE ofa fe Se oe ao hrcyols osai! chats ols, Riche lasele,/9, <i) 6, aia aye mialo\cte ys. isi0\s 25 2 00
Gordata~ jsmall white star-shaped) Mowers. creme: 0 tole'e « afeisiaivieisie cic wes cee eeessiseseae 30 3 00
CestramLanritohom (Nicht blooming Jasmine) =. 2.6.1. « = «0j 6 oie iseiainie = cede cies see cee eins 15 1 50
Ho ESSER TITS 55 ic sie ele AEE GAR Bene eee SOR IRC DEID MET C TODOS CEI are Te rents eaeenEnte 15 1 50
eat Ca aT ETL EN IE Cee eee ete oo 8 acces, wlic'e, a) arcl. © six haere a6 !Sm,5,5) ayn cine ass Sas) a eparercis 15 6 00
Corontiaerdanca. Woywers yOuow,, PAaGTAMt.. ..<, ciate one cine = <ivla 4m opnh nial indie oKesn 0/00) wining Daye a 6s ain 20 2 00
Chrysanthemums. Bouquet, Japanese and large flowering assorted large plants................ 25 2 00
Cereus, McDonaldii & Triangularis (Night blooming Cactus)............... 0. cece e sees eens 25 2 00
Camellia Japonica Candidissima. Double white........ SBR Co Me RECO eo 2 Meret Geo acre 1 00 9 00
Gig ed ailicttig SA OEMICHIYEN: one ciefoie, 5 «aie ala wise a oie Fx a0 MA Op CTO CCD OC Ae TOO CERISE EEL 50 4 50
maleaet aed mesa vee NEA Vee Vi AICLIGS) ) XUN! CHOICE! SOLES, ., e701 cst c= <ieleteihs ef eis ony a. si 9 ainy yee shape, 1e$0)> a os egaayeisie 30 3 00
= Axeyrites.. Holiage: webbed white and green... .. 52-65. 5. sien ces wees co nneieces 50 4 50
*Dracena Terminalis. 25c. to $1 00 each.
a se LEG TERS cocce dt cho htt be DBO OO Be ROr ee Gan SEE: CER Aen Eb NOEL SS eR ain OO ree or ae 50 4 50
ss LEGIn}ES. GEIS nso 5 A EE Sere Sec Nc Re BEC CE CTS Lo eC anmee Ars 50 4 50
Daphne Odorata, very fine, 4 inch pots, 75c each.
Dion Edule (resembling the ‘Sago Palm.”) 50c., and $1 00 each.
Sa pUOE Ria PiCnMonnes OLanee! SCATIOU: vate isl «2)cie oni w ofetieln svainis oie cie's os s.es Seen oes sauaetlec antes 25 2 00
= as RR AR RRRERNINESOT chs AT RON SCATION NCAT CO a ce cis wrcloles cia1siniac oo © 5, 0;5)0\0 oir, 0140) 4 Syajne aS = ein Soe!) 4 50
EaIP ALON A fittie Fe UPL ATRCEAE Whe MO WELIN IS oases ase cae o1c.es ci Sie Fe Sac is Se so tes ec tiere aa) 2 s/es <epag spare 25 2 00
Eranthemum Andersonii and Tuberculata, flowering kinds................. 2. cess cece eee eee 30 3 00
« PerIColor-e Maroon, Wite and Pink Mowage 2 6. 3. eco < aejetsac,c tie jess «ls lereeie susie 30 3 00
uf Eldorado. Holiage netted’ golden and preens ... 0. o~ co.0 oe nie aoe oye oie 0)8 a2 se einieinse oaiale 30 3 00
a BABE HEIG A ANS CHIMROMMBTCOM TONAL: «af «+ 'aia.c)< «inc 610 a0 Voces clei oe “heise a apols 30 3 00
Bucharis Amazonica. (Lily of the Amazon), See Page 19,
Ficus Elastica, $1 00 to$3 00 each.
Pa UE TVS Bee dr eee oe. Coen Ro ORE COCBE EAE OGe REE SOC SIGnene tec eens 25 2 00
pee eit ael tl LOUE'ROFES sis dors aiates ie =iae! aime vis. BOL ER DCA AGE noc Cach Ab RO Obc Or EMC e ae a ae 20 1 50
PCAs Ao Dest Sond. Hine HeAlGhy, Pla Mes aja: a2)c)a\<1e\s) axel! a%e.n,Sieleisteyereievel SiS seimieiee, b.ue held cides 25 2 00
SSPE ge: SB ot cers OBER EE Boe riaee or Ge Gbe SUBRG DCH An Coen ccttne mene eee tee aaenee
SLUTEI SH. TENGE GOES AO GABE COs Oe aE Oe on Oe On ee ees eee ee 25 2 00
2 ills GUERITON Pic AO Cee se LOE 6 DAC OC Core tate ae tr eae Setar << Soe De 20 1 50
a Rc PRR CRIM CATE bitetan may cl greet cals abr elatainv a) Ae ero 0% =, 5) Shep cugiee Ge Xs SAO oaks URIS 20 1 50
- 24 Vars. double and single, winter flowering ...... AoPlo Yn BAC AQ MNOCC SAO O COr aoe 20 2 00
reertT HEA A AVS OUISEG slay inte ofelel s,s viz! >'o/2 aicis, 4 idleetHelacls: a, Sb ded 's ae v0 sas wrezsrae ls « eee aeue tev 20 1 50
tapLotbartinn Pilepans aud Coccinea, Wi Be ci. 6 2cel.s<s actove de. eles vi sislc « avis ec Gaacaiaiee qalels 30 3 00
oe IELTS PEO SBE A Ean AAAS CC SEIC DOES CoN a ee a ne en 3 3 00
Hibiscus, 4 sorts, crimson, orange, Tove AOL Dleg ANG: Sine eae se ates eich sy aiSle, so oe lnakelaie ake. aye ee oO 3 00
aAgemnenn err aridiornm (white star flower), WE o.oo e eae ow tee oon concn e cietes coedieeieie nals 30 3 00
ee PENCE MIGHT CIISLOIS- gam VR Ems Wise a © Aya ysic ss croieleys Sincere oof « dnierd eer aS 25 2 00
Justicia Hydrangeoides. Large flowered lilac and white........... 00. c csc e cece eee e cece eeees 30 3.00
22 PETER HENDERSON & CO.—WINTER FLOWERING PLANTS.
Winter-Flowering and Qrnamental-Leaved Plants,—Conrinwed.
Each. Per doz.
Klenia Repens, a succulent, with silvery leaves. ...... 2... ce ee cee eee eee eect cee terse ree eees S 15
Articulata. Foliage glaucus green... ......ceee ec ee ce cece ween cece eee ene ees eenecses 15
Lotus Jacobeus, flowers nearly black, pea-shaped, W F...........ceeeee ee eee eee tee ee eee 15
Lemon Verbena... o)s). a oiels «cialis (eicleis cis c's:0ls o/s niels\aie.siele/einlnie sin\nie sin lnjs +lelsi-juclnleleln simnielo n(sSelolainietets 25
Lysamachia Nummularia and Nummularia Aurea.............. cece cece eee eee eee eee e eee 15
Tantanags a 2OySOLUss scents ie cove ca iste vein crolerolevelete erm atetaleletone sieileTol ace ete latetetete ciate tele tele tel Raene eter 15
Libonia Floribunda. Scarlet and yellow. Fine plants. W F..............02..scecceseneres 25
se Penrhosiensis. (New.) Beautiful for winter flowering.................-..eeeceeecees 30
Linum Flavum. Golden Yellow............. .... Sivie els ie! go. tisyara wiateumsaaeapersy Nevohe olor vede matics tsrsieeets 25
*Lygodium Scandens. (Climbing Japanese Fern)... 2.2... cece tcc e cee n ccc cecsnsseessesere 25
sycopodium (Mosses);) 6 Kinds). 62.0020 sel 00e w sien eis/sinlelsieiaie ACOs Gociaoo de “SoC 0bUGS0 Os 15
*Marantas. 6 beautiful species.......... nibeS SAH ROROE SSAC MACUL COME Oct. Liddd pontine 30
Mesembryanthemum (Wax Pink). 6 sorts..........scceeeeeeeee preter ataie aie ersioienctorspa aisetetens nee 15
e Cordif. Var. (Var. Ice Plant)..... oer joee a reperelevererete ote roles FES fertexcene tere 15
Mahernia Odorata. Deliciously fragrant, yellow.......... ei al-reapiateletetareisitareptsintetet dail ielfeee=nteta 25
Mikania Violacea. Velvet-leaved basket plant... 0.0.0.0... cece ccsccwenscerseservctoessvcus 15
Palms; 6'SOrts s\n Celis occ visteneven ae Se hitomi eine sisi nit ak eterna chee eee eae 25e, 50e., 75c. and 1 00
Pilea Serpaefolia (Artillery Plant) and Reptens Alba................:.eeeeeees he Seaiase 15
Passiflora (Passion flowers). Four sorts.........-.. PER OL San EAUnN Nora ottsanabinachas v2 354. 25
*Pandanus Utilis (‘Screw Pine.”) See page 19.. Ea saw asaya ta sratebeie (ary at eva te ate Sea ance eee Si
*Poinsettia Pulcherrima. Large scarlet bracts..... OSE Distcatelere steerer Jeunes 25e. toil, 00
so et INOWAGOMDLO nese: cis cbleioreniaer eee ROMEO S DN GouS Son bh vocab oe 1 60
*Pleronia Macrantha. Violet colored winter-flowering. ............ Sage nh Ge SABO MCU SaE 50
Primula (Chinese Primrose). Double white.......... Sseoodoor ScanoC lololaietelesctelefaletedetoverieteieiatitete 60
os Slnplentredsarid wihitesjarct ics = ste a cietels srettsioietaaes eyelashes RA ee Soto sarod ont 25
ee arkc purple, cicadas eel m artes te ite fof 3 RE ee ae ee 25
i Sr Pena, Meta bey ly GR es a RAD aU nh 8 A SGOUCHOOSbodndso Sucsoovendosden 25
Pansies, “Hine German varieties s.ta)e <= \=)-1+10\e1sa1etelateraioheialatetele|ora\uloisra ciate) efeletctctatetetetsteratstateteteteterfeetatate 10
Plumbago Capensis. Boautiful light blue......... pe ateta\ol bieia einvave laxalnjaleeletehes stetsrataletaisteaetetets te tete tte 30
‘ Larpente. Dark blue........... idsadase AAS OCOsSCCSNO DED Oe Ones acdn oes se et)
st UAT Bate) RAV DEG nos che cuere rouse tore oieroxevo ne in lSete (ouaoisyePoneteinVoravsleleloiatalersta/alptatatetstarsiets ate eters arate 30
*Rondeletia Anamola. Bright vermillion flowers... .......00.c.seeeeecsscsocceseeesss tees 25
*Ruellia Formosa. Flowers, bright scarlet, blooming all winter............... eee eee eee ee eres 30
Richardia Alba Maculata. Leaves spotted with white, closely allied to the Calla, the flowers re-
sembling those of that plant, with a violet throat.................... HUONG nomdcdahs 50
Solanum Hybridum (‘Jerusalem Cherry.”) Orange scarlet berries in winter............. ..e-+- 20
Sanchezia Nobilis. Leaves veined with yellow. ........c0-.ccccecsvececescscnccerncese Palette
Bedums (Stonecrop)-> 24 (sorte. ce. cvcist clots seieisis sion ets elcle le etateini eta eisiae orate eter earner Bos 008 25
Smilax (Myrsiphyllum Asparagoides.) Nice plants.............2.--eceseeeeees Bs srs Mieco he RCs 25
Spirea Japonica. Pure white Flowers, bore in graceful spikes, one of the best plauts for winter
CUt HOWETS Re ieisucs cs aoe” Vo ioteistels eine sieletelols ohare cic atarsieisieyeicher skeen eteieratetee ne att ae tenet ete taaeeaes 30
Stevia Compacta. Flowers white, produced in abundance from November to December. -........ 30
Stevia Serrata. White; flowering im’ January. c). aie olen ies win icfeieis lapel ninlel ofeletereleolsheleiatsiarseeetereiie toners 30
u = Var. leves variegated! with creamy white: <<. «of. +2) olrslesivls ts sfsi niente teteiel els 30
ye ee New Dwarf. See page 18........ ens ate /eyoievormrss= tele anetPetersteaereeets Sredauacic SBA She
*Torenia Asiatica. Gloxonia-like. Blue flowers..... nlctolelel ofateratels ita ol cfoiiel siavehelonetstchetel thei tare etait 30
*Tuberoses. Double ....... SenouSaonGoon a aan Dievetatersheatate tenia etoet otek teeter etal Minter ee Tenet raete sere eto LO
3 earl\(New) i=. ere Shane nonoooDAC steinioteloey inte nie abel atersererste Gelansieters/semebeLe eats 15
Tradescantia Multicolor. New, beautiful. Pink, white, rose and green.........--. sees 25
Violets, Blue Neapolitan. Sweet-scented. Double light blue.............2+ ceeesecreeerees 25
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Jersey Queen (see colored plate in Strawberry list.) Another year’s ex-
perience with this Strawberry, fully confirms the high opinion given of it
ALL POT-LAYERS FREE BY MAIL AT DOZEN PRICES,
last year, as being one of the very best varieties in cultivation. It will be STRONG
seen by the colored plate, thatit is of the largest size and being solid is one POT-LAYERS
of the heaviest, while its flavor is unsurpassed. It also possesses the ata
delicious aroma peculiar to most kinds of English Strawberries. Our bed \
this season, did not contain over a thousand plants, yet the odor from the
ripe fruit was perceptible two hundred yards distant. ‘ Jersey Queen ”
is one of the freest growing varieties, and consequently, will be suitable for
the poorest as well as the richest soils; altogether it is the nearest ap- J
proach to perfection in the Strawberry, we have yet seen.
Golden Defiance (sce colored plate in Strawberry list.) Perhaps the
lightest colored Bary, of the collection, of fair size, beautiful appearance,
good quality, any pt
Bidwell (see colored }
productive, full aye rage, size, excellent flavor, and one of the very earliest.
Plants Set out from pot layers on August lst, 1881, had fruit ripe June 16th,
-- 28 32, 10 months from date of planting. The plants averaged one quart
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in Strawberry list..) One of the best, abundantly
$1.50 per doz.
$8.00 per 100.
of ffuit each.
: : STRONG
Sharpless (sce colored plate in Strawberry list.) With the exception of Prest.
Lincoln, the largest and one of the heaviest berries of the collection. It POT-LAYERS
is of fine flavor, a good bearer, and haa deservedly become a standard sort. PRICE:
Downing (see colored plate in Strawberry list.) One of the best of the
; it combines all the best qualities —being large, early, rich in
color and flavor, and abundantly productive.
older sorts
Jucunda (see colored plute ia Strawberry list.) This isan old well-known
sort, possessing so many good qualities, that we place it as one of the best
six in preference to scores of others of laterorigin. It is of fullaverage size,
wonderfully productive, great beauty of color and form, excellent flavor ;
but its distinctive value is in its ripening, extending from the earliest to
the latest season of the crop, the first berries b+inz ripe here this season,
about June 20th, and extending unto July 6th, the season being unusually
late.
60c. per doz.
$4.00 per 100,
To any one desiring to test the above 6 sorts, we will send one plant of each free by mail, on receipt
of $1.00, or we will send 72 plants of the 6 sorts (12 of each) by express for $6.00.
WE ALSO OFFER THE FOLLOWING WELL KNOWN VARIETIES OF POT-GROWN STRAWBERRIES :
BBGSML Yes - 192. Ret G CARE OEe CHES Hs a Me oases asie |
Glossy Cone................. OWES OND) «2 Jose siciai<)s'eisisteieiel aie ai
Lhirrt) To ede eee Kerr’s Prolific.............. STRONG
PLM. ors ee tietans Miner’s Prolific ............ ae ee
Triomphe de Gand........ Harvey Davis.........:..... 50c. eee : daz.
Prest. Lincoln......... ..... | Monarch of the West..... $3.00 per 100.
CUA PION 2 ina ata cii2- 2 5.5- Seth Boyden................
B35 Freel ut RCs eee . !
Ground Layers of all the above varieties ready October Ist, at one-half the
price given for Pot-Layers.
(@ SPECIAL RATES FOR LARGE QUANTITIES.
24 PETER HENDERSON & CO.—FRUIT VINES AND PLANTS.
FRUIT VINES & FRUIT PLANTS.
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HARDY. GiZALE A. Vii
The following assortment comprises what we consider to be the best varieties of this popular fruit.
Full instructions for cultivation will be found in Peter Henderson’s book, ‘‘ Gardening for Pleasure,”
offered for sale on third page of cover,
Moore’s Early. A remarkably early grape, ripening at least two weeks earlier than any other
sort now in cultivation. ‘The bunches are large and compact; berries large, black, and covered
with a rich bloom; good flavor, a strong and healthy grower, and an immense bearer. Price,
50 and 75 cents each.
Concord. Large black berry, sweet and aromatic. It succeeds on all soils, ripens in every season, is
healthy and hardy, and gives bountiful crops under almost any kind of treatment. When only
one variety is wanted, we invariably advise to plant the Concord.
Delaware. Red, bunches compact, berries small, sweet, and of the most exquisite aroma, For
quality there is no American grape to equal it.
Diana. Red, bunches very compact, berries of average size, ripens with the Delaware, sweet and
aromatic.
Early Black. Resembling the Concord in style of growth and berry, ripening two weeks earlier
Wilder. (Rogers, No. 9.) An excellent variety, berries medium, bunches rather small, color light
bronze, a good bearer,
Agawam. (Rogers’ No. 15.) Berries large, of bronze color, bunches of good size and form, one
of the best light grapes.
Rogers, No. 17. Resembles the preceding in size and general characteristics, but darker in color.
Salem. (Rogers, No. 22.) A splendid white grape, tinged with pink; of medium size, delicate
flavor, the bunches well formed and compact, fine, perfectly hardy, and free from mildew.
Rogers Bronze. A berry above the medium, bunches large, well formed, berry very sweet.
Essex. (Rogers’ No. 41.) An improvement on the Concord, berry of the same size, bunch larger and
better formed, berries sweeter.
Herbert. (Rogers’ No. 44.) A splendid sort, berries large, black, bunch well shaped and compact,
a good bearer, berry remaining on the vine a long time.
Prentiss (new,) (Price, $1.00 and $1.50 each). See special description on back of cover.
Price, except where noted, extra size, 2 years, 50 cents each; or set of 13, including new white
grape ‘‘ Prentiss,” for $7.00.
Price, except where noted, for second size, 30 cents each; or $4.50 for set of 13 varieties,
including “ Prentiss” (1 year old).
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FRUIT VINES AND ERUIT PLANTS,
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This is now a most important department of our business, and we have our stock in such convenient shape that we
are enabled to till our orders for Small Fruits as readily during the winter months as in spring or fall.
BLACKBERRIES.
Very large and of excellent flavor.
doz., $1.00; per 100, $6.00.
Lawton. Very large, juicy and sweet. Per doz., $1.00;
per 100, $6.00.
Wilson’s Barly. Flavor rich and good, ripens early.
Per doz., $1.00; per 100, $6.00.
Kittatinny. Per
GOOSEBERRIES.
Houghton’s Seedling. A vigorous and very productive
variety, not affected by mildew
American Gooseberry.
100.
Probably the best
$1.50 per doz. $8 00 per
Highland Hardy.
RASPBERRIES.
Red Varieties.
This is undoubtedly the best of all the Red
Large size, delicious flavor, and per-
$1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100.
Bright red, very sweet and produc-
tive, $1.00 per dozen; $6.00 per 100.
Turner. Very hardy and good flavored. $1.00 per
doz.; $6.00 per 100.
Cuthbert.
Raspberries.
fectly hardy.
Black Varieties.
The Gregg. The fruit of this new Black Raspberry is
fully one-half larger than the Mammoth Cluster, of
excellent quality, enormously productive, and as
hardy as any other Black Raspberry. Some of our
leading fruit growers pronounce it the best Black
Cap Raspberry now in cultivation, and on account of
its excellent shipping qualities, will be particularly
well adapted for market culture. Price, 15 cents
each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
| New Rochelle Raspberry. This may be termed a
mammoth ‘“‘ Black Cap,” as it is pearly as dark in
color as the small Black Cap, but of large size, hay-
ing a delicious sub-acid filayor. As a prolific bearer
it has no equal, 2-year-old plants producing 4 quarts
to the plant The plant is entirely hardy, a most
valuable acquisition. Price $1.00 per doz.; $6.00
per 100.
Doolittle’s Black Cap. Large, sweet and juicy. Per
doz., $1.00; per 100. $6.00.
Yellow Variety.
Caroline. Is a rich orange colored variety, and entirely
hardy. Price, 25 cents each; $2.00 per dozen.
CURRANTS.
“Fay ” Currant. (See cut.)
The engraving gives the exact size of this valuable fruit, which
far surpasses in size and productiveness all other kinds in cultivation.
In flavor it somewhat resembles the Cherry Currant, but is one-third
larger. Price, 75 cents each: $6.00 per dozen,
White Grape Currant.
$150 per doz.; $10 per 100
Versailles Currant.
$1.50 per doz.: $10 per 100
Cherry Currant.
£051.50 per doz.; $10 per 100
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PETER HENDERSON & CO.—FLOWER SEEDS.
CYCLAMEN. PETUNIA,
For Conservatory or Dwelling.
Per Pkt.
ABUTILON, finest mixed... _........... =< - $0 25
ARDISIA CRENULATA............_-. 25
AZAR RAVIND IGA iy Go capi unl sg Eeweyanirey,
BEGONIA, tuberous rooted, single PMA KEM hoch NR
double mixed..-......--...
BROWALLIA ELATA COERULEA sequins to :
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CALCEOLARIA HYBRIDA SUPERBA, mixed See OU,
fi RUGORM (airubb}) ced mixed.. ‘aye
A (shrubby) mixed.............. §
CARNATION, finest monthly mixed... . AP en ad
¥ ae ais Flake, mixed tc 0ce sence siege 50
rpetnal or Tree, MiXtd. 0500) saekeusss 50
CHRYSANTHEMUM FRUTESCENS (Paris Daisy)... .. 25
(“Etoile d’Ur"). 25
= nates (Chinese) mixed......... 25
eh ee s ANUM (Pompore) mixed 25
CENTAUREA CANDIDISSIMA.... ip ea jn 25
ne Ca Re eee ey SE ote
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CINERARIA HYBRIDA, mixed .. titmod
double mixe . 100
COBA SCANDENS. a. nee aa : 10
CLIANTHUS DAMPIERIL (Glory Peale: ce eee AMO
CYCLAMEN ee finest mixed..._.. Pe eDOU
os 7 GANT UN smixedi tin sso: sone eecen eee 1 00
FUCHSIA, single, mixed... BT 50
dowble:tmixed): oe ee Se eS 50
GERANIUM, Zonale, mixed 10
double, mixed. : 25
4: gold and bronze, mixed........ Beene 25
ue apple scented, mixed .__......... : 25
pelarronium), emixeden sss tenon. ieee 50
GLOXINIA, fines. mixed - yee : ses ee 50
GOLDEN FEATHER. eee Sates a am alee eee tee ee 10
HELIOTROPE, finest mixed........---- 10
LANTANA, finest mixed Saabs 10
MAURANDIA, tinest mixed . socene sas 10
MIGNONETTE, large flowering... oe 5
MIMULUS TIGRINUS (Monkey Flower)....-- 10
x MOSCHATUS. aa erp 10
Ss us ant) ccc.
OXALIS.... . : ; Ses 10
PETUNIA, New Fancy ‘Hybrid, single... ... 50
double_- . 100
PRIMULA, Fringed Chinese, white... ----.-. 50
rc red 4 Rae 50
) xe us Bimped -steseas eee 50 |
“c “ “ mixed: ee x 50
4 Fern Leaved, Ghinesé-white:22. 2 SS 5
xe Oy red; sates 50
My ringed Chinese, double white.....-........ 1 00
“ ‘“ “ “ TE ee eee 1 00
re se es 13 mised. 1 00
SMILAX..... 2 le ee ees 25
STOCKS, ten weeks, large flowering, white... ero
echrlet. oo sneesend <2) BAe
“ “ “ 15
be “ “i 10
B: Intermediate white. __ 15
“te crimBboues-22e5-ssseeee 15
& mixed _- 15
VERBENA, Stiin choice mixed 25
SEEDS FOR FALL
| PENTSTEMON, finest mixed .
| POTENTILLA, double, macen 7 a
AND WINTER
SOWING.
PANSY. POLYANTHUS,
For Frames and Borders.
ie
ALYSSUM SAXATILE ibaa cao suae ges ay
WIERSBECKI. fe
ANTIRRHINUM, fine mixed.... .
extra choice striped..
AQUILEGIA,
single mixed i<<6* eee
double mixed....---....
AURIOULA 2.22 -25--
ARISTOLOCHIA SIPHO... ;
BELLIS PERENNIS, Fi. PL, 5 mixed (Daisy).
A
of
CALANDRINIA.
CAMPANULA CALYCANTHEMA, blue 22 o-oo. sos
bat y eas
UW MEDIA (eautarbnry, eects
wl. "i Sa are ae ES aoave
CANDYTUFT PERENNIAL .
COWSLIP .
DELPHINIUM F ‘RMOSUM
HYBRIDA, mixed.. i
DIANTHUS GARDNERIANUS, mixed.... sabe
PLUMARIUS (Pheasant Eye Pink)... bs
“ SCOTICUS (single) .22 22-2 Ses snenese
DIGITALIS (Fox Glove) mixed .._.._-- Fee eas apts
EDELWEISS (Gnaphalium leontopodium). Bea at eee,
ERYTHRINA (Coral Plant)-....-...... Ae
GYPSJPHILA PANICULATA.
HIBISCIS CALIFORNICUS..... ....
HOLLY HOCK, double White se s.c2. pease
rose
yellow...----. ac
“ic “é
“ce “i
“cc
“ ““
LOBELIA CARDINALIS (Cardinal Flower) «
LYCHSI3 CHALCEDUNICA......
MYOSOTIS PALUS PRIS Ses Me-Not..
ALBA, white_.-...
as DISSITIFLORA. SSO isda Mse
os SEMPEREFLORENS.. seme OM wire te
PANSY, new fancy collection of 182.2 Sees oe
good mixed..
e fine, mixed tu west
ee extra choice English
A! White Vreasure (white).....--
ae King of Blacks (black)..
pe Emperor William (Dine) < ie
Ss yellow ---.--.-
ng Odier. or Five Blotched
PICOTEE PINK, finest mixed aes
PHLOX DECUSSA "A, mixed..........
POLYANTHUS, finest mixed ._...
DUPLEX (Hose in Hose)-.----.-----...
PYRETHRUM HYBRIDUM, FI., Pl ---..
POPPY BRACTEATUM........
SWEET PEAS, mixed
SWEET ROCKET, mixed.......
SWEE' C WILLIAM, mixed.-...--.--.- 5
( double, mixed. Lia ores veabesae
ux aes. = ee ae
Many other varieties of biennials and perennials, if sown ia the fall, and slightly protected during the winter with a slight
Many hardy annuals, if treated in the same manner, wi!l come up
earlierin the Spring and make stronger and thriftier flowering plants.
covering of straw or leayes, will bloom next season.
PETER HENDERSON & CO.—VEGETABLE SEEDS. 27
“ds of Speeial Merit,
HALL SOWLNG.
(= In consequence of the entire failure of the CABBAGE Seed Crop of 1882, GENUINE Seed
cannot be obtained except of the crop of 1881; of this we have a quantity on hand ofthe same stock of
(1881), that gave such universal satisfaction the present season.
LOL
(If by mail, in quantities of } Ib. and upwards, postage must be added at the rate of 16c. per lb.)
CABBAGE—EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD
This variety was originated over thirty years ago, by one of the New Jersey Market Gardeners, who
held almost a monopoly of it until our work, ‘‘ Gardening for Profit” was published in 1866. From that
time it has been diffused over every part of the Union, and in nearly every section is classed as being the
best Early Cabbage in cultivation. The stock we offer is grown under our personal supervision, by one of
the original cultivators of it, and, as sent out by us, is undoubtedly one of the finest strains in cultivation
Price, 10 cts. per pkt; 75 cts. per oz.; $2.50 per 3 lb. ; $8.50 per Ib.
CABBAGE—HENDERSON’S EARLY SUMMER.
The merits we claim for it are its being the Largest Early Variety, whole crops of it frequently
averaging twelve pounds per head, its great uniformity in heading, together with its valuable quality of
keeping, after being fit for market, a greater length of time than any other sort, before bursting or cracking
open, while its short outer leaves enable it to be planted nearly as close as Jersey Wakefield.
To those who do not intend to keep it in cold frames, we would suggest to sow it in hot-bed or green-
house about February ist, in the usual manner, and when of suitable size, prick off or replant, at about
two inches apart in hot-bed, or in shallow boxes in greenhouse. Treated in this manner, quite as good
plants can be made of this or any other Cabbage as if wintered over in cold frames, and in this way they
will not run to seed.
We would caution, however, our customers who intend to grow it in cold frames (to winter over), to sow
it at least ten days later than the Wakefield, or other early varieties, as it has some tendency to run to
seed if sown at the dates suitable for these. In this latitude we sow Early Summer on the 25th of
September.
Price, 15 cts. per pkt.; 60 cts. per oz. ; $2.00 per + lb.; $7.50 per |b;
CAULIFLOWER—HENDERSON’S EARLY SNOWBALL.
During the past four years we have received hundreds of the most satisfactory testimonials from all
parts of the country, from those who tried the Early Snowball. It gave excellent results from spring sow-
ing, and it is certain to do well when sown in fall and wintered over in cold frames. For this purpose the
proper time for sowing in this section is from the 15th to the 25th of September. Jt is the earliest of all
Cauliflower, and is without equal for forcing during winter and spring. Its dwarf habit of growth, and
closeness of outside leaves especially recommend it for the purpose,
Price, 50 cts. per pkt.; $8.00 per oz.
LETTUCE—FOR FALL FORCING.
Boston Market. One of the best for forcing, - loc, per pkt. ; 25c. per 0z.; 75c. per 4 lb.
Tennis Ball (Black Seeded). Another favorite sort for fore’g, 10c. AC ial mee. <
Black Seeded Butter. Larger then Tennis Ball, - 5c. ‘“ ZOG.oe Wass 6oc. ‘<
Early Curled Simpson. One of the best for early out-
door planting, - - . . - : ES 485 zoey i § 6oc. Fy
All the Year Round, - = - = - ce 2 zoc. § 6oc. a
SPINACH— SAVOY LEAVED.
This is a comparatively new kind of Spinach, producing nearly twice the weight of crop as the ordi-
nary sorts; by comparative tests in our trial grounds, we have proved it also to be the hardiest of all
varieties of Spinach, a most important quality in cold districts. Many of our leading Market Gardeners
in this vicinity, whom we induced to try it, are so thoroughly pleased with it, that they will now use
no other variety.
Price, 10c. per 0z, ; 15c. per $b. ; 4oc. per lb.
SPINACH—NEW THICK LEAVED.
One of the very hest varieties for family use, It produces a large, thick dark green leaf, somewhat
crumpled, and possesses the valuable quality of standing a long time before running to seed.
loc, per 0z.3 15c. per41b.; Soc. per Ib.
28 PETER HENDERSON & CO.--VEGETA8LE SEEDS FOR FALL SOWING.
Seeds for Fall Sowin
a) VIN ng.
(If by mail in quantities of $ lb. and upwards, postage must be added at the rate of 16c. per lb.)
BEET. : Per oz. Per $ |b.
lane Wiel enone oso sos cong bongo sao oneespaassasmense a° 80
Barly sO Od UID m6 gee ie elaine iaie okie elaine 25
CABBAGE. Per pkt. Per oz. Per }lb.
Henderson's Barly Summehelecisiamieleniste lsc nial a sleet ee eile 15 60 2 00
Brenchy Oxieatce a. sa sises eile alate Osa PRR Mes tse ath 10 25 a5
Early Jersey WV akefield op fp nitak iar steve et ete wee eee 10 75 2 50
Rarly: St. Joho's Day Drumbead ceva «<< stsam aie eee 10 25 75
Bidrliy Wanna pst Butane ols oom wa sl oee ie tate pe aie alte eee 10 25 75
BE) IVA Ge) d eas SER ee ere Ae SS Aris obs 5 20 60
Branly: wilat DMCC a lente =~ melee eo ete ete tara lete ee 10 50 ras
Pottlerissimprovede brunswick - = tess iscrstet esis alae a etate ete 15 35 ee Hs
CAULIFLOWER. Per pkt.
Henderson's Barly; Snowbalbes ae cee elects soe miefe wie Oo 50
le diemlorvdhwalDherello@irese yaaa BS so yee Son Toye 5 er Se EE 25
Extra Selected Early Diwark Erfurt’. =... seas oe ee ee 50
lop die ilon idly lee yA AB near abinewe Souis abo moc tivioee 25
Fiat EanlyParts: dor Nonpareil ce = seth etcetera 20
JANET beaba- gboted SE SGRd CIES MSO SoS OS Se ASE Sen boa}: 25
Per oz. Per } lb.
CORN) SALADWOR PET TICUS 5. ie -icat-i<ieisteisisie’«(oeaie lek siete etateele 20 50
ENDIVE.
Greemi@irledirscmictets- te ele nies © + > Ue ne prt alae meets fete 25 75
Rrenckt Mossi€ urlediss (Af co srekie ci eteiateietn 2 otal Siem teiate eee 30 1 00
Broad-leaved Bataviany(Escarolle) le ja sjertetemi= eefetoleraie eters eee 30° bil.co
KALE.
Germanulsreens Ore W inter SPOvts eee <o,apm eho yf p= sep inion 15 35
LETTUCE. Per pkt. Peroz. Per? lb.
GinIBshisiinhsen bn Shaye asses abbaSse shane sacnce bosEi 5 20 60
BostoniMiarket tie:0 ciojo cate mys eis Cavele aia wiaiere eminielciteiamase oie 10 35 75
Valeigehienl Coda) trea Sos, pees vishoYSLaCUERSyo IO eee aS Grape een 5 20 60
Butter (Black Secd@d}cat e.g pe A to ee ater ete 5 20 60
Wienpis, Balla(Black, Seeded) ../-cteeyy tober eine nearer 10 ZG 75
All the Vicar ROM ee ion ams cinin ple si eta ene ee ee eee ees 5 20 60
Iharpes White sOuminen s cfot tee eo ccig deyus eee e ateetys ome ete 5 20 60
Blackyseeded'Simpson yeistsleiere i ote tore ial reer 15 75 2 50
ONION. Per pkt. Peroz. Per} lb.
Bextra’ Banly Plata Reds. oisrcvs cco tacains cteinpaleiet al teeta te etait caterers lo 30 1 00
Wetherstelduarce. Red). =o eyer ease a treleieie oie ere ote titer 10 30 | oo
Velo w: aa seats aolette ia. ns sini batave evans tater chee crete lateness ete teee te 10 30 1 00
Yellow Dutch, or Strasburgh or ALSn ies ER ce Seireomone ne ane 10 30 1 09
Wihite Partupal, or Silver’ Skin... uses 10 sna ceed seganeuee Mare 10 30 1 00
Southport Red) \Globe..n2.c «ck cavemaee cepa te eh wren ante See 10 50 1 50
“6 Whites, © ov) tae en ee aan a ea 10 50 1 50
of Wiel Faw Fries 25 tee Ui. Fi 0 Aas aa he 10 50 1 50
The following are Italan varieties and well suited for the Southern: States.
GianOWRocca aCe aa amiela. «a. vida lair ci eNeye Oa Reet oe sees ne ae 10 35 1 00
New Neapolitan. Marzajola.). ...0 en.. 2 ens ieee ep ae 10 35 1 00
New Queena 58. ma. snp sence coe ee oe ee Cee 10 40 1 25
Large White’ Dcalian Tripoli v2, Ae ce eed eens eens tee 10 35 1 00
Larpe Red *Eraltan “Iripolt.'.2 2% tots. city cae sie oe eae ee 10 35 1 00
RADISH. Per oz. Per lb.
Early Round Dark Red, New, Best for Forcing. Siete, Shee 10 35
Barly Scarlet Turnip, §< 3 . wish can. ca-enic sine ae tee eee 10 30
YellowsSammer Turnip: J2¢ 9209.25 2a. 32, see eee eee 10 30
Long Scarlet Short Top, v1. aqase te 42s eee peries an eat kite 10 hae
KRrench Breakfasts. oo. Su ue eset ne inten ee eRe ee etete 10 35
Per lb.
3 00
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Per lb.
2 00
2 50
2 00
2 00
2 50
2 00
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Per lb.
50
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PETER HENDERSON & CO.—VEGETABLE SEEDS FOR FALL SOWING. 29
Vegetable Seeds for Fall Sowing, Continued,
RADISH.—Continued. Oz. 2 Ib. Ib.
White Spanish.......--.-2---- eee eee cence cece eee cree 15 30 1 00
California Mammoth Winter.o.-.0e0------ ---- 2-2 eee eeee 30 75 2 50
Black Spanish......-----.+ SRE CeUeneCS soc oededicor GBEbot 15 30 2 00
Rose Chinas inter. - —— sin clo «=> oheiaicla = iemina inieianies- 2 os - > ss 15 50 1 50
Grey Long Winter... ~ sees --- 225. - 20s tee eee eee ee tenes 10 30 1 00
SPINACH. Per oz. Per 3 lb. Per lb.
Newsemmiek Weavedt . 2.22.5... 6 Jc sie aies ome sila ees eee oe 10 15 50
Ott =o aee - - ee oO een enon 10 15 40
Drie ipa so = an ws 3 = iin amie - 2 ~~ eee eens 10 15 40
Large Round-leaf Viroflay.......-.--.-----+ see ee eee etece- 10 20 5°
Savoy leaved ....- 2222-2 - 220s cece ee eee eee eee ete eeee 10 15 40
Grass and Clover Seeds for Fall Sowing.
(For forming new lawns, from three to four bushels per acre are required.)
js (If by mail, add 16 cents per lb. for postage.)
(Prices subject to variation.) Per Quart. Per Bushel-
ee re ciaiaishe = cu ne 2 eivin tel eninitel wsinisis’eioy' <lvm= S20 one cee 15 1575
Kentucky Blue Grass (extra clean).-.--.-------e00 2 - see eee cees 15 z 50
Onginni ll! Sy insac 5 Se Bpebebee Se = SSE Sorbo oo SSC OS pe DOS nec 15 3 00
RhodemslandySeutes - -<<'. <0 soos ee «al a -nielwmieimwiniel- «2 o> sine no - 20 4 00
Hungarian Grass. ....- 2-2-2... eee eee e cee eee ee eee e eee es Z*25
CE ere aces oa a= or one wise = = '= ciate WO we een ss oe ee about 3 50
baal (Gaercacgceann SO5OB4eF of Cocs Sh> ses ae GO 000 6 CORSO REISE about 12¢ per lb.
UNMize (ENR ENG GER) GR eA OGG s ee ob DONC Seo eee ene no eet soc per |b.
Alsike, or Hybrid Clover...... 2.2... 2-2-2 e- cence eens cent cee eee 4oc per lb.
ead I ee alee ame icine Siinie w okstn 0.x /ievoeteiniaymie oc se* = ae 5oc per lb.
Yellow, Veforl’ -o-==-- Soode Set ok ndéscHe sate Se Sat aadies 5ec per lb.
EME oo 2 ee Re OR alae ane ees = ao NEC AES nee Caen 4oc per lb.
Lawn’ Grass (Central Park Mixture)... 22 s2---02--. 520005 GEGOROOE 25c quart, $5 00 bushel.
Rhubarb Roots.
LINNZUS. Early, very productive, of excellent spicy flavor, and the least acid of all the varie-
ties. By express, 25 cents each; $2 00 per dozen.
Asparagus Roots.
(Ready in October.)
Plant in rows three feet apart, and let the plants be one foot apart in the rows, taking 15,000
to an acre.
COLOSSAL, two year old roots. By express, $1 00 per 100; $8 00 per 1,000,
Mushroom Spawn.
Mushrooms may be grown in a warm cellar or shed in Winter, or in the open air in Summer.
Take partially dry fresh horse manure, and lay it in a heap to ferment, turn and mix it well every few
days, and when well and equally fermented, which wil! be in from ten to fifteen days, it may be made
into a bed four feet wide and about two feet deep, mixing it well together, and beating or treading it
firmly. As soon as the temperature of the bed falls from 75 degrees to 50 degrees, the spawn may be
inserted in pieces about the size of a walnut, about two inches deep and six inches apart. Cover with
loamy soil about two inches deep, and beat it down evenly and firmly. Fin‘sh off with a covering of
clean straw or hay about a foot thick. Water when necessary with luke-warm water, and expect mush-
rooms in from four to six weeks :
English, 15¢ per lb.. 8 lbs. $1 00; by mail 30c per |b.
French, 2 lb, boxes, 75c each; by mail, $1 10.
Caulifiower, Cabbage, and Lettuce Plants.
(Ready 15th of October, for pricking out in cold frames.)
CAULIFLOWER. Henderson’s Early Snowball and Erfurt.......--. $0 75 per 100 $5 copericoo
CABBAGE. Early Jersey Wakefield, and Henderson’s Early Summer-. 30 ‘“ 2 OO ASS
LETTUCE. Boston Market, Smpson and Butter...........-..-0-- ee ew ha 2) Obi ss
ONION SETS. Per Quart. Per Peck.
OLE RPS 2 Epes ok Ae Se wesc OS ocCu Sane £65405 $2 2c
Yellow
n2esee tec ce ccahaas Hos coeeotpsobassecoce ence dns Soe eBOee 25 2 co
30 PETER HENDERSON & CO.—MISCELLANEOUS.
HYACINTH GLASSES.
BELGIAN.
Blue, Green and Ruby 20c¢ each.
$2 25 per dozen.
BOHEMIAN.
Plain, Ruby or Blue, 50c.
Enameled, Engraved or Gilt, 75¢ each.
TYH'S PATTERN.
Blue, Green & Ruby, 20¢ each.
$2 25 per dozen.
PAN GEN G (PiOur.
(RUSTIC SCOLLOPED.) (TERRA COTTA.)
COTTAGH HANGING BASKET.
HANGING POT. (LoG PATTERN.)
Prices, including chains.
Prices, including chains. Prices, including chains. 6 inchs. ftA sek. 45 ets. each
SDACHs sete cvcketeiene we 55 cents each 8 inch, . $0 85 each, Te Reece «05
CPlatdtinn avanonenoe 65 a 104 “ 1 00 Bi OCR i ae ee 65 HY
Sanches: 75 i its Ih yk See ctisrerstorciere aieiaes 75 4
CROCUS POTS BULB POTS, 50 cents each.
(BEEHIVE. )
Gray, Brown or Red. Price $1 00.
With Gold and Silver Bees, Price $1.50
WIRE HANGING BASKETS. 8 inch diameter, $0 75 each.
Beinchi= snes 40 cents each. 94 # aati
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85
Way 9 &
OS el bras at Ne 50 a 12 ry 125
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RUSTIC HANGING BASKET.
CROCUS POTS.
(HEDGEHOG.)
Gray, Brown or Red. Price, $1 00.
PAE NED" PsOFISE
(SAUCERS ATTACHED.)
5 inch 25 cents. 6 inch 35 cents.
7 inch 45 cents. §& inch 55 cents.
6
White and Gilt Willow. Brown Willow.
: NO EACH.
98. 104 inches in diameter. .$0 70 Bore. li inches:hieh!.\.\... 2. sapO 90) |Mpva.. ’oanchestlonomern ier $0 55
82. 10 incheslong......... 70 | 35¢. 2lincheshigh........ 140 | 5b. 10incheslong......... 70
83. 10 inches in diameter... 175 11 b. 12 inches in diameter... 80 | 5c. 12incheslong ........ 85
102a. 8 incheslong......... 55 22 a. 11] inehes long...... : 75 | 6a. Q9 inches in diameter.... 55
102¢. 10 inches long ....... 75 22) Gop logttCHes MORE... oceice 125 | 6c. 12 inches in diameter... 85
Oramental Grasses, Pampas Plumes, Etc. Immortelle Wreaths (Imported).
Autumn Leaves, in sprays 3 feet long........... 70 Plain yellow or yellow and black.
BlGKIsae MOSS ft icre or.) Ear eare «iis Meee nd © perlb., 20 | 9 inches in diameter, 50c each; 11 inch, 65¢; 12 inch,
Hartford Fern, per book of 12 sprays .......... 45 80e; 13 inch, $1.00; 14 inch, $1 25; 15 inch, $1.50;
Pampas Plumes, natural, Ist size... ........... 25 17 inch, $1.80; 19 inch, $2.25; 20 inch, $2.75; 24
xe = : 21a: lS ben eete roa cor 20 inch, $3 50.
- as red, green, yellow or purple.... 40
Imported Grass Bouquets.
Immortelles. 14 inches high, 30c; 18 in., 50c; 22 in., 60c; 24 in., 90c;
28 in., $110; 30 in., $1.60.
i original imported bunches.
eerie sty ee ied lnnielie Bouquet Papers. PLAIN. ITALIAN
White, yellow, black, green, pink, blue, orange, purple | 4 inches in diameter. per doz.......-.:. $025 $060
and berry red. (The Jatter is an excellent substitute | 5 « ‘ ths ht ee 35 v5}
for Holly Berries to trim up “greens” for holiday | ¢ “ er eee, AB Q5
decorations.) 7 See eR Be ae 55 1 00
Either of the above colors, per bunch, 50c. SLE Se eee 65 1 25
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is SUNDRIES.
Glass Tubes for Buttonhole Bouquets, each...... ..........cceeeeeeees $0 10
| Gratin eo Wax sere Dv erets<:1s)sjays 5 s1.0,o(0 014 eicicve sie, sie sve.eie ee + Cc Ge a TES c +0
Raphia, for bylnicnupenilnetse Stee. cfs et el oeess oe la ea +o Bhs Serbo soe ore m)
1 Cuba Bast, for tying, per lb......... Baiaterrie ctoloks iia Vorerstsiere estes at eee ae 0)
B Avchangely Matsseachbescncccs cet cn ce rte eee ea 75
| Bub pers prime ers. GAC teats before. ors)ere ocs0.2,6. ai ous wie. sins oa me es 1.90
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A NEW, CHEAP AND SUPERIOR TRAP.
We have offered for several years the very best Mole Traps that ingenuity
could devise, for the destruction of the little pests which play such havoc in the
garden, and have sold hundreds of various traps, which have proven more or less
effective. But the great need of a perfect mole trap has brought out many im-
provements, and the one we now offer we think swperior to all others. It has no
springs to break or cause it to “go off,” and startle or injure the operator while
setting it, a weight being used instead, which is placed on the needle bars (bd)
after the trap has been set, and no “pin,” or other portion of the trap, projects
into the “run” or burrow to frighten the mole; it passes unsuspectingly under
this trap and raises the ground—which has been slightly depressed with the foot
previously—just enough to spring the trigger or lever (e), which should rest
closely on the surface over the “run.” Another important feature is the projec-
tion on each side of the frame (ec) which serve as stops to indicate when the trap
is pushed into the ground the proper distance to insure the capture of the mole,
and they also serve as a support for the trap. It is made entirely of iron and
steel, and the points of the needles are so close to the ground there is no danger
of chickens and other small animals getting injured.
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Where to set the Trap.
There are many tracks through which a mole passes but once, and, of course,
it is useless to place the trap over such arun. To find a run which is frequently
used, depress the ridges for a short distance in several parts of the lawn. Moles
pass through some runs at regular intervals, say about 12 o’clock M., and again at
6P.M. Consequently it is an easy matter to tell which “runs” are used, by
examining the depressions and noting those that haye been raised.
Full directions for setting sent with each trap.
Price, $1.50 each.
No. 00. No. 00 Wide. No. 0 Wide. No. O%¢.
‘ Each
No. OO, 18 inch. long, 33 inch wide...... 10
“ O00 Wide 20 “ ee ee x 10
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4c Os Lb - Pe Ane ae + 1 ee J 20
‘“ o UB» 30 « bee Tigh ote “ 5
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‘“ CECE ah Aan “ 44 ‘“ “ 65
The frame of this stand
folds together, making
a compact and conven-
ient article for trans-
portation and storage.
4 shelf, 40 inches wide,
42 inches high, $3.00.
5 shelf, 48 inches wide,
60 inches high, $4.00.
Tapering Plant Stakes, Green.
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Frans 18 inches lone, ys eretatestat tice cat teens
co 24. #4 Mraisvettholeislafalaleyetskele meataretetecereeiene
<taeeo0 PS pdbeilegstite:<pckaicyeia Me tee ie eae eee
Arch Top Ivy, 28 inches high, 14 inches wide .. 1 25
Cross, 24 inches long, 15 inches wide............ 50
Mi TaD re 24 Sea stexeiee ene 65
Small Veranda, 24 inches long, 84 inches,...... 50
iB uy 36 ROADIE sie Fere ie ta AN 60
POT COVERS.
For ornamenting pots of plants or
bulbs that have been brought in from
plunging frame.
Plain, 5 inch. per doz. 60 cents; 6 inch,
per doz. 75 cents; 7 inch, per
doz. 90 cents ; 8 inch, per doz.
$1.10. yyy)
Fancy, 5 inch, per doz. $1.15; 6 inch, per doz. $1.30;
7 inch, per doz. $1.45; 8 inch, per doz. $1.60.
Square Green Sticks.
Q"Feat Ones socrther sleepers 35e per doz
ae oe alice ap vaveraketetmayata te 50 uf
BET AO2> Wal wiedh is SA an 7 «
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FERTILIZERS AND INSECTICIDES.
FERTILIZERS. — Prices Subject to Variation.
Pure Crushed Bone. A coarse article, partic-
ularly well adapted for use in the preparation of grape vine
borders; perfectly pure. In bbls. of about 250 lbs. $3.00
per 100 lbs., or $50.00 per ton of 2,000 Ibs.
Pure Bone Meal, This Bone Meal is ground very
fine, and is well adapted for mixing with soil for potting
purposes, for which one part of meal to fifty of soil is about
the right proportion. Itis the same article we use for mix-
ing with moss in our ‘‘Moss Mulching” process, and it is
the best for top-dressing lawns. Price, for 25 lb. package,
$1.50. Quantities of 50 and 100 Ibs. and over, at 4e. per lb.
Pure Ground Bone. This is coarser in appear-
ancg, than the above, and adapted for general fertilizing
purposes. The sample we offer is of very fine quality and
quite pure. In bbls. of 250 Ibs., $5.50 per bbl., or $40,00
per ton of 2.000 lbs.
Peruvian Guano.
200 lbs., 5e per lb.
Mildew Mixture. A sure preparation for destroy-
ing mildew. For use. apply a wineglassful of the mixture
in four gallons of water, and apply with a syringe on the
leaves twice a week until the mildew disappears. Per Pint
bottle, 75 cents.
25 lbs. for $2.00. Per bag of
| Cole’s Insect Destroyer. We have now given
| this a thorough test in our green-houses, and find, when ap-
| plied by the atomizer—such as is used by barbers—that it
| instantly destroys Mealy Bug and Red Spider, without in-
_juring in the slightest the most tender plants. Price of
| half-pint bottles, $1.00 each. Price of Atomizers, 75c. each
|Whale-Oil Soap. 2 lb. packages, 35c.; 5 lb. box, 80c.
Gishurst’s Compound. Price per box, $1.00
Jacques’ Sapo Tabacum, or Tobacco Soap.
Price, 50c. per lb.
White Hellebore.,
Persian Insect Powder.
Price, 50c. per lb.
Price per $1b. 50c.; per
Ib. $1.50.
Tobacco Dust. Price 10e perlb.; per 100 lbs. $7.50
ns Stems. In bales of 100 lbs. $4.00
Sulphur (Flowers of) ic. perlb.; per 15 lbs. $1.50
Horace’s Tobacco and Hellebore Insec-
ticide, In patent bellows boxes. 25c. each.
McILROY. PRINTER, 35 CORTLANDT STREET, NEW YORK.
BOOKS ON GARDENING
By PETER HENDERSON.
HENDERSON'S HANDBOOK OF PLANTS.
By PETER HENDERSON.
This new work is designed to fill a want that many amateur and professional Horticulturists have often felt—
the need of a concise yet comprehensive Dictionary of Plants. The work above named, written and compiled
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As a book of reference, HENDERSON’S HANDBOOK OF PLANTS will take the place, for all
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——a
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which offer please refer to first page.
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