PETER HENDERSON & CO-FLOWER SEED NOVELTIES. 



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kw Variegated LMYed 

 Polygonum, 



(P. Orientate foliis variegata.) 



A new, beautiful and effective variety, 

 growing 8 to 10 feet high into a strong 

 bush. The flowers of lively red are borne 

 in close spikes 7 to 8 inches long and in 

 great numbers; the foliage is varie- 

 gated with white. The effect of the handsome 

 red bunches of flowers against this ornamental 

 foliage is remarkably beautiful. It is of the 

 easiest culture ; seeds sown in the spring will 

 produce flowering plants by July, and they con- 

 tinue blooming until frost. (See cut.) Perpkt.,25c. 



NEW MUSK SCENTED LARKSPUR. 



(Delphinium Brunonianum.) 

 A very rare new hardy perennial variety from Thibet. The 

 flowers are larger than any others in the species, being 

 from 1 to 2 inches across ; light blue, shading to purple on new variegated 

 the margins, with a black centre, and they are particularly leaved polygonum. 

 interesting, as they emit a powerful musky odor. The plant is very dwarf 

 in habit, not over 6 to 12 inches high. Per packet, 25 cts. 



New Hybrid Moon Flower 



The Moon Flower has become an established 

 favorite as a summer climber, and this "New Hy- 

 brid" variety is a great improvement ; the flowers 

 are much larger, and in bloom from 30 to 45 

 days sooner, and they also open earlier in the 

 evening. Both foliage and flowers vary in form 

 on different plants, some flowers being scalloped, 

 others perfectly round, others five-pointed or star- 

 shaped ; the foliage also varies from the original 

 shape to oak-leaved and heart-shaped forms, thus 

 adding charm and interest to this grand climber. 

 If planted in a warm, sunny position, it will give 

 delight to all who cultivate it, growing with great 

 rapidity to a height of 50 feet ; the luxuriant, rich 

 bright green foliage makes an admirable shade 

 for verandas, arbors, etc., and when the mag- 

 nificent, pure white flowers, 5 to 7 inches across, 

 are open, which is from early evening until 10 to 

 12 o'clock the next morning, the effect is inde- 

 scribably grand. (See cut.) Per packet, 15 cts. 



"W\\z Pride nf GBlifnrnie." 



(Lathyrus splendens.) 



This hardy Sweet Pea is one of the finest novel- 

 ties of the season. It bears great dense clusters 

 of brilliant deep rose flowers. Our collector 

 writes : 



"This truly magnificent Lathyrus is well worthy of this 

 name, by which it is known in our mountains. It is the love- 

 liest vine in the whole west, as we had abundant evidence in 

 April, when for miles every bush along the road hung loaded 

 with graceful and brilliant clusters of its deep rose-red 

 blossoms. Dr. Parry, who first saw it in bloom in this city, 

 climbing over a porch, and later saw it wild in Lower Cali- 

 fornia, describes it as the handsomest flower in all California." 



Per packet, 25 cts. 





New African 



OAK 

 LEAVED 



GblMBER. 



(Melothria punctata.) 

 A magnificent rapid growing climbing annual from South Africa, particu- 

 larly adapted for festooning walls and piazzas that are in sunny situations, 

 though it grows luxuriantly in partially shaded positions. The leaves t, 

 are palmate (or palm-shaped) and of a bright refreshing green, and it 

 grows so luxuriantly that it is difficult to penetrate it with the hand. Flowers 

 are succeeded by great numbers of blue-brown berries. (Seecut.) Perpkt., 25c. 



NEW PRIMROSE 



J SILVER 

 1 LEAVED 



SUNFLOWER. 



(Helianthus Dammanii sulphureus.) 

 A magnificent new annual variety, growing from 8 to 10 feet high ; 

 foliage luxuriant, glossy and silvery white ; flowers very large and of a 

 soft primrose yellow. Per packet, 15 cts. 



AFRICAN OAK UlAVED CT.IMBEB. 



