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PETER HENDERSON & CO.., MEW YORK 



GENERAL LIST OF NEW RARE 

 and DESIRABLE PLANTS 



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'• I n m pleased to acknowledge 

 receipt (;n excellent condition) 

 of the plants called for under 

 recent order, together with a, 

 very acceptable \ arietyofother 

 plants beyond what I expected 

 Id receive. The careful manner 

 in which your goods aresbipped 

 in order to insure safe delivery 

 cannot fail to be appreciated 

 by the general public, and is 

 deserving of commendation.'* 

 JOHNT.STKATTAN, M.D.. 



Washington, D. C. 

 "My plants arrived in splen- 

 did condition last Thursday, 

 and allon me to tell you 1 am 

 well 1 1 leased, in fact delighted. 

 Mrs. LIZZIE E. BROWN. 

 Eufaula, Ala." 



ACALYPHA SANDERH, THE "COMET PLANT." 



(The illustration shows a plant two ft. high.) 



THE COMET PLANT 



(Acalypha Sanderii.) 



For all purposes of ornament 

 and decoration, this large crimson- 

 scarlet-flowered Acalypha amply 

 fulfills every requirement. For the 

 plant houses, conservatories or 

 rooms — and under all and every 

 condition where a. startling and 

 beautiful effect is needed — nothing 

 can equal it. Its easy culture, 

 freedom of growth and perpetual 

 flowering characters are indispen- 

 sable recommendations. From 

 January to December it can be had 

 in blossom, and with quite ordi- 

 nary attention. 



It can be grown on single stems, 

 as bushes, as standards, or trained 

 to almost any shape. 



For table decoration and for cutting, each long, brilliant, scar- 

 let-crimson inflorescence will prove indispensable ; their highly 

 ornamental effect cannot be overestimated. (See cut.) Price, 25c. 

 each, $2.25 per doz. 



NEW DOUBLE ARABIS, SNOWDRIFT. 



A new form of the old single flowered Arabis Alpina, producing 

 a remarkable abundance of double flowers, pure white, resembling 

 stocks. They are borne on long stems, light and graceful, and will 

 be of great value for the construction of bouquets, in loose 

 bunches and baskets of flowers. As the plant is entirely hardy its 

 value as a border plant or for cemetery decoration can scarcely be 

 overestimated. It is very tenacious of life, like the old single 

 variety and readily adapts itself to all soils, so that it will grow 

 and bloom in the most unpromising situations. It has been highly 

 eulogized in England and throughout Europe and is certain to be- 

 come very popular in America. (See cut.) Price, 30c. each, $3.00 doz. 



ANTHERICUM VITTATUM, VAR. 



A species from the Cape of Good Hope; foliage of a bright 

 grassy green, beautifully striped creamy white ; bears spikes of 

 numerous small white flowers. It is unequaled as a house plant; 

 Its hardy constitution fits it to withstand the dry atmosphere and 

 gases in a dwelling-house. Price, strong plants, 50c. each, $4.50 

 doz. 



NEW VARIEGATED ^"ADAM'S NEEDLE." 



(Yucca Filamentosa Var.) 



Avery handsome and rare form of the old-fashioned "Adam's Needle." 

 The leaves are longitudinally striped with white, making it a very handsome 

 decorative plant, almost equal in effect to Pandanus Veltchii. It will prove a 

 decided acquisition for outside planting and will make a splendid ornament for 

 the lawn in a large pot or tub, valuable also for the greenhouse or conserva- 

 tory. Price, $1.50 each. 



AGAPANTHUS UMBELLATUS. 



(The Blue African Lily.) 



Splendid in pots or tubs for lawns, terraces or piazzas, or for the decoration 

 of the greenhouse. Foliage luxuriant and graceful ; flowers bright blue, borne 

 in clusters of 20 to 30, and measure fully a foot across. Thd flower stalks fre- 

 quently attain a height of 3 feet, the flowers opening In succession for a long 

 period during the summer and autumn. 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. 



AGERATUM, PRINCESS PAULINE. 



A most distinct and novel variety of dwarf, compact habit, rarely exceeding 

 five inches in height, its peculiarity being that both colors, blue and white, are 

 combined in the same flower, the body of the flower being 

 white, while the stamens are of a light sky-blue ; one of the 

 most distinct new bedding plants. Price, 15c. each, $1.50 

 per doz. 



JAPANESE ANEMONES (Hardy). 



Anemone Japonica. A distinct and beautiful species; 

 flowers 2}4 inches in diameter; bright purplish rose, with 

 golden yellow centres, borne in great profusion from Sep- 

 tember to November. Height, 2% feet; habit neat and 

 compact; very desirable and effective as a pot plant, and 

 in lines or masses in beds or mixed borders. 



Anemone Honorine Jobert. A variety of the preceding; 

 flowers pure white, centre golden yellow, resembling in a 

 general way a Water Lily. It blooms at the same time as 

 the above, flowers the same size, equal to it in every way 

 and a charming contrast. Price, 25c. each, $2.25 per doz. 



ABAB1S SNOWDRIFT. 



