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PETER HENDERSON & CO.-SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS. 



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F^ew Branching tuberose, "plMno." 



We have been fortunate in securing the stock of this most valuable novelty from, 

 the raisers, Messrs. Henry Michel & Bros., and it will be offered for sale exclusively by 

 us for the first time this season. It was first exhibited at the National Florist Con- 

 vention, held in August, at Chicago, in 1887, and was there awarded a certificate of 

 merit. Its value consists in its flowering 30 days earlier than the old single variety, 

 in its throwing from two to five flotcer stems on a single bulb, and these again 

 are often branched, but its great merit above all other Tuberoses is that the outside 

 of the petals is of the same waxy white as the inside, making it one of the most valu- 

 able plants ever introduced for cut flowers. This characteristic is so distinct that when 

 first seen, being single, it might be said to resemble a Stephanotis or some species of 

 Jessamine as much as aTuberose. both in appearance and fragrance, for the odor is less 

 heavy than that of the ordinary Tuberoses. (See cut.) Price of flowering bulbs, 75c. 



each; $7.50 per doz. 



NEW TUBEROSE, ALBINO 



* Ilily Bulbs.* H 



PEARL TUBEROSE. 



Auratum. Flowers 1 ft. across; pure white, with 

 crimson spots and yellow stripes ; grand fragrant lily. 

 25c. each ; $2.50 per doz. (Add for postage 5c. each extra.) 



Auratum Eubrnm Vittatum. Magnificent 

 flowers, 12 inches across. Waxy white, beautiful spot- 

 ted crimson, with a crimson stripe through each petal; 

 fragrant. (See cut.) Each, $1.75. 



Auratum Wittei. Magnificent flowers, 12 inches 

 across; pure white, with raised spots of satin white, 

 and a broad yellow stripe. Each, $2.00. 



Batemanniae. A bright apricot-tinted flower. Each, 

 25c; $2.5u per doz. 



Croceum. (Bulbiferum.) Broad funnel-shaped flowers of beauti- 

 ful golden, slightly tinted scarlet. 25c. each ; $2.50 per doz. 



Kramei-i. Large flowers of a soft, beautiful rose color. 50c. 

 each ; $5.00 per doz. 



(Add/or postage on Lancifolium varieties 5c. per bulb extra.) 



Lancifolium Album. Purest white. 35c. each ; $3.50 per doz. 



Lancifolium Boseum. White shaded and spotted with rose. 20c. each ; $2.00 pe» doz. 



Lancifolium Eubrnm, White shaded with deep rose and spotted red. 20c. each ; $2.00 per doz. 



Lancifolium Functatum. Pale rose, with raised crimson spots. 50c. each ; $5.00 per doz. 



Longiilorum. ("Easter or St. Joseph Lily.") The well known beautiful snow-white, fragrant, 

 hardy garden lily ; flowers trumpet-shaped, 6 to 8 inches long. 15c. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



Longiflorum Pollis Albis Marginatis. A counterpart of the above excepting the foliage, 

 which is beautifully margined with white. Distinct and rare. 75c. each ; $7.50 per doz. 



Leichtlinii. A beautiful Japanese species, of neat and elegant habit ; the flowers are pure canary 

 yellow, with crimson spots. A real acquisition. 3 to 5 feet (August). 75c. each; $7.50 per doz. 



Tigrinum Splendens. (Improved Tiger Lily.) Very large flowers ; orange-salmon, spotted black. 

 25c. each ; $2.50 per doz. (Add for postage 5c. per bulb extra.) 



Tenuifolium. (Siberian Lily.) A charming species, brilliant scarlet flowers. 35c. each; $3.50perdoz. 



Washingtonianum. A beautiful California Lily, growing stiff and erect. Flowers white, tinted 

 with purple and lilac, 8 to 9 inches across, when fully expanded. 35c. each ; $3.50 per doz. (Add 5 cts. 

 extra for postage.) 



(Cfye (True 33ermuba (faster £ihj. 



(LlLlUM HARRISII.) 

 Pure, pearly white, delieiously fragrant and a remarkable profusion of bloom characterize this 

 charming and celebrated Lily. It is one of the grandest acquisitions made in many years. It is one of 

 the most valuable bulbs for winter flowering in the house or for flowering in the garden, blooming 

 with great profusion. Very large bulbs in their native place have borne as high as 112 flowers. The 

 flowers are purest white, i to 5 inches long, and frequently more, and of the most delicious fragrance. 

 Is entirely hardy south of Washington, and will stand our winters in this latitude if covered 

 with leaves and litter to a depth of 5 to 6 inches. It is also one of the best bulbs for forcing purposes 

 for flowers in the winter. 25c. each ; $2.50 per doz. 



1 Bulb each of the above 17 Lilies fer 88.00. (Value separately is $9.00. ) 



Souble Eeapl Tuberose. 



This variety, which we introduced, grows only twenty to twenty- 

 four inches, about half the height oi the old double sort, and the 

 flowers are nearly twice the size (often two inches in 

 diameter), and imbricated like a Camellia ; delieiously 

 fragrant. (See cut). Price, extra size bulbs, 10c. each"; 

 $1.00perdoz.; $6.00 per 100. (Add for postageldc. per doz. 

 extra.) 



Tall Double Tuberose. 



While the flowers are not as large as the Pearl variety 

 mentioned above, yet it has some advantages for out- 

 side planting, particularly in a cool season, as the flowers 

 always open well and remain white. Very fragrant. 

 Extra size bulbs, 5c. each; 80c. per doz.; $5 00 per 100. 

 (Add for postage 10c. per doz. extra.) 



Variegated Foliage Tuberoses (Single Flow- 

 ering.) The leaves are bordered with white, making 

 the plant very attractive, even when not in bloom. 

 Flowers large, single and exquisitely fragrant ; they 

 bloom much earlier than double Tuberoses. 15c. each ; 

 $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. (Add for postage 10c. per 

 doz. extra.) 



Single Orange Flowered Tuberose. These are 

 particularlyuseful for cutting, vases, etc. Flowers pure 

 white, waxy and star-shaped, resembling orange flowers; 

 fragrant, but not as heavy as the double varieties. 10c. 

 each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. (Add for postage 

 10c. per doz. extra.) 



IXLIUM AUBATUM BUBRUM VITTATUM. 



