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PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK.— BULBS. 



SNOWDROPS. 



IN ihe early spring months, there is nothing more beautiful than a sheet 

 of the snowy graceful blossoms of the Snowdrop. ISeds and effects of 

 surpassing beauty may be arranged with Snowdrops in the centre, edged 

 w.th bright blueScillaSibirica,or Chionodoxa Lucili?e, or by interming- 

 ling them. \Vhen practical suc.i plantings of the Snowdrop should be per- 

 manent. The Snowdrop and the Crocus when planted in alternate circles 

 are very effective and follow each other so closely, that no gap is left in 

 the succession. 



In beds of Tulips and Hyacinths, Snow- 

 drops are very effective between the lines ; 

 hey flower while these bulbs are just mov- 

 ing the surface, and when the flowers are 

 ever there remains an elegant groundwork 

 of green foliage. 



Used as an permanent edg- 

 ing and in masses on the 

 edges of lawns, nest ing in 

 the grass they look charming. 



Single Snowdrops. 

 3 fcrsc; 15c. per d02.; 

 $1.00 per iod; $7.00 per 

 1000. (See cut.) 



Double Snowdrops. 



3 for ioc.; 30c. p r doz.; 

 $2.00 per 100; $12.00 per 

 1000. 



Elwes' Giant Snow- 

 drop. One of the fin- 

 est of the g nus, at least 

 three times the size of the 

 ordinary single Snowdrop 

 flowers slightly marked 

 with green spots; very 

 fine for cutting and 

 slightly sweet scented, 

 2 for 5c; 2cc. per doz.; 

 $ 1.25 per 100 ; $10.00 per 

 1000. (See cut ) 



SPIREA or ASTILBE. 



JapOnica. Ready in November. The flowers are borne in large feathcrv 

 panicles of white, and last a long time in bloom. Large quantities are 

 forced by florists, though a perfectly hardy herbaceous plant. 'J his is un- 

 donbtly one of the most beautiful and graceful subjects grown, its foliage 

 and flowers combined making it one of the finest gems forwinter and spring 

 decoration in the house and conservatory, while for grace and elegance as 

 i. cut flower it is unequalled. 15c. each; $1.50 per doz.; $8.00 per 100 ; 

 Postage* 10c. per root extra. 



Aurea Reticulata. Flowers pure white in large clusters, foliage beau- 

 tiful green elegantly veined with yellow, very handsome. 25c. each ; $2.50 

 per doz. Postage extra per root 10c. 



New Large Flowering In garden culture, it flowers freely during 

 the summer, and is perfectly hardy; but its great value is when grown in 

 pots for window and greenhouse decoration, and it is indispensable for 

 forcing, for cutting. Its merits consists in compact growth, ample foliage 

 o£ brilliant green and it wonderfully free production of feathery white 

 flowers borne in plume like panicles of magnificent proportions, will entirely 

 supersede the variety as the individual flowers and spikes are twice the 

 size and much freer blooming. It s cceeds almost everywhere and with 

 'veryone and is distined to extensive popularity. As a florists' market 

 plant and for forcing purposes it has a great future before it. {See cut.) 

 Strong imported clumps ready in November. Price, 25c.; §2.50 per do/. 

 Postage extra, 10c. each. 



Spirea. New Large Flowering. 



STERNBERGIA. 



(Mt. Etna Lily. Lily of the Field) 

 Lutea. Or.e of the most charming and usefulof all Autumnal flowerir ^ 

 buibs, The flowers, which are produced from Septemberto November 

 rise to a height of from three to six inches, are pure yellow, much 

 like a Crocus, but larger and the petals more fleshy. They are no' 

 only very hardy, but increase rapidly spreading out to a foot in 

 breadth of flowers and foliage. 5c. each; 50c. per doz.; $3.50 per 100 

 (See cut.) 



TRITELEIA. 



U nif iora. {Spring Star Flower.) A perfect little gem £or either pot 

 culture or for borders. Each bulb produces several pretty star-shaped 

 flowers, one totwoinches. cross, of a delicate milky whitestrffused with 

 blue, and emits the perfume of primroses. 2 fur 5c; rroc per doz.; 

 $1.00 per 100 ; $7.00 per 1000. 



