56 PETER HENDERSON & 
CO.—FLOWER SEEDS. 
Per Pkt. 
spotted with white. Although a perennial, it flowers the 
first season sown. 
Angelonia Grandiflora. Described above..........- 25 
—— —— Atropurpurea. A distinct new variety bear- 
ing long spikes of fragrant brown violet Ovens 
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AQUILEGIA. 
(Columbine. ) 
The specnnae formation of the flowers of this class, so 
odd, and almost unlike anything else to be found in plant- 
life, renders them desirable on this account alone. They 
are exceedingly showy and rank among the best plants 
for early summer blooming. Same culture as Anemone, 
Hardy Perennials. 
Aquilegia Alba Flore Plena. Double white, 1! ft..10 
— Chrysantha,. (Golden Spurred Columbine.) A 
strong-growing, beautiful variety, attaining a height 
of four feet, Flowers bright yellow, produced freely 
@ll SUMMON? oF. aie. - Ce elle Riciciein <leiola alayalatdtbaiais «ists miviebetals = 10 
— Californica Hybrida. Flowers large; the center 
petals are golden yellow, and form a marked con- 
trast to the deep orange red of its sepals and 
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recently. The center petals are 
spurs and sepals are a beautiful porcelain blue. 
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— ee fi, pl. Double red and white, striped, ¥ 
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— Glandulosa. Blue and white, 1¥ ft. ......-....... 5 
— Skinnerii. Scarlet and yellow, 1 ft............... 10 
— —— fi. pl. (See Novelties.)........-.6 csaceverccences 50 
—— Mixed Double. All colors....-.0.........:-eseee: 10 
— — Single, Allcolors......... Apdrodedarmdncmeadacs 2! 
ARABIS. 
(Rock Cress.) 
One of the earliest blooming plants, and, therefore, well 
Bdapted for borders. It is also used for rock-work and 
red planting, for which it is well-suited. Culture 
identical with that of the Anemone. Hardy Perennials. 
Arabis Alpina, White, 34 ft............. SR ea acesre 10 
ARCTOTIS. 
An interesting genus, natives of the Cape of Good Hope, 
of which the two most desirable species are described 
below. Sow the same as given for Abutilon or Lobelia, 
Half-hardy Annuals. 
Arctotis Breviscarpa. Bears large orange-colored 
flowers with dark center, ly ft...............-...... 5 
— Grandifiora. Silver-gray police. Flowers yellow, 
haying orange crimson center; 1 ft. 
ARDISIA. 
Ardisia Crenulata. A shrubby green-house plant, 
producing scarlet berries, which remain on the plant for 
a long time, giving it avery showy appearance. Treat- 
ment same as given for Humea...... Sewicenel_ecsives'slemen sure) 
ARGEMONE, 
(Prickly Poppy.) 
Very showy plants, with large poppy-like flowers. Cultural 
directions for Aster will apply here. Hardy Annuals. 
Argemone Grandiflora., White, very handsome, 2 ft. 5 
— Hunnemannii. Carmine and yellow, 2 ft......... 5 
— Wexicana. (‘‘Infernalor Devil’s Fig’’ of the Span- 
jiards.) Yellow, 2 ft...........02.ce0s Sr eegeene aan 5 
ARISTOLOCHIA. 
(Dutchman’s Pipe.) 
A quick-growing climber, pian a height of 30 feet, with 
large heart-shaped foliage, and whose specific name, 
Sipho, was given on account of the singular formation of 
its flowers, which are curved like a siphon; it is, however. 
more widely known under its rather vulgar name o 
Dutchman's Pipe. Same culture as Humea. Hardy Peren- 
Smaaoel 
ARMERIA, 
(Thrift, Sea-Pink.) 
A veryane peu jdaneely used for edging; plant compact 
: ture same as for Auricula. Hardy 
Perennial. 
A. Maritima. Rosy pink, W ft......................-..10 
ASPERULA. 
(Wood Ruff.) Per Pkt. 
This baroy. annual attains a height of 12 inches, bearing 
beautiful light blue flowers, sweet scented. 
Asperula Azurea Setosa, Blue, 1 ft................ 5 
ASTERS, CHINA. 
It seems scarcely necessary to speak of the merits of such 
@ universally-grown plant as this is; yet there may be 
some who are not aware of the great strides that have 
been made in the last few years in improved strains, and 
of the distinct new races that have been originated. Con- 
spicuous among these we may mention the Crown, Goliath 
and Victoria classes, which will be a pleasant surprise to 
those who may this season for the first time grow them. 
For early flowering, sow in sitting-room, hot-bed or green- 
house from January to Apu in an average temperature 
of 60 degrees, in light, rich soil, in shallow boxes. When 
the seedlings are fit to handle transplant into similar 
boxes 1 inch apart, and plant in the open ground in Ma 
or June. Press the seed into the soil with a smoot 
board, and cover lightly. Half-hardy Annual. 
Aster, Chima. Fine mixed)... 520.5. see. cee eens nee 
—— Reid’s German Quilled. Flowers double; the 
pers have the appearance of quills or tubes; 
eight from 1% to 2 ft., finest mixed colors.......... b 
— Betteridge’s Quilled. An improved form of. 
Quilled Aster which originated in England. The 
flowers are of fine form and brilliant colors, 2 ft. 
Eimest)mixeds, .(See/cut.) i. .'<sacenscuienceenaee eee 
— Truffaut's Pzrony-Flowered. Very double, 
of fine form, round as a ball; produces few side 
flowers; 114 ft.in height; many colors, mixed 
— Pzrony-Flowered Perfection, Flowers large 
and double, the petals beautifully incurved; one of 
the best in every meanect twenty beautiful colors, 
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Dwarf Chrysanthemum-Flowered A splendid 
variety of dwarf, compact habit, 9 inches in height, 
flowers large, and produced when other varieties are 
out of bloom. Mixed. (See cwt.)....-.... ......-20. 10- 
—— ——— — — Niery, SCarlet,..)..7- 
— —— — Snowstorm... 
—— ————— Dark Wilme!?.... 
Taller in 
colors» (See eut.)s. 2, ce ie erie ne enter eeeLLe 
— Crown, or Cocardeau. A very handsome va- 
riety with large flowers, the centers of which are 
ure white surrounded with many bright colors, 
2ft. (See cut.).... a\sis/iw bte/ Arte eis AVE ee 
— Goliath. The flowers of this class are of enormous 
dimensions, and of the most peifect form. It 
blooms eee the plant is of strong, robust 
habit. Beautiful colors, mixed, 24ft... . ...... 15 
— Hedgehog, or Porcupine. The flowers of this 
variety are compores of long-quilled. curious-look- 
ing petals; height about 2 ff. Mixed colors. (See 
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— Rose-Flowered. The flowers are large and 
double, the outer pee finely recurved, and the 
inner ones incurved like a rose. 2% ft. in height; 
extra choice mixed. (See cut.) ...............-.- ©. 5 
— Wictoria. One of the finest Asters in cultivation; 
flowers very large, Berton double; imbricated 
and globular; 20 inches in height; choice mixed 
colors. (See cut.).... : 15 
— Victoria Snow White. A most beautiful variety 
double and of globular shape...........-....... 15. 
COLLECTION OF ASTERS AS IMPORTED. 
Truffaut’s Peony-Flowered Perfection, In 12 
separate distinct colors. ..................+.--.-- 1 
bis) Improved Quilled. In 12 distinct 
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Dwarf Chrysanthemum-Flowered, In six dis- 
tinct colors 15 
Dwarf Pyramidal Bouquet, Insixdistinct colors. .75 
Crown or Cocardeau. Insix colors...........-..-- -. 1b 
Victoria, In 12 distinct colors..... Ae ood 25 
Goliath, In six distinct Colors..,.ssseeveves POO be 
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