PETER HENDERSON & CO.— BULBS. 



SCILLAS. 



Scilla Amoena, Sibirica or Praco::. 

 Among the most beautiful hardy Spring 

 bulbs, producing in profusion mass-, s 

 of exquisite rich blue flowers almost be- 

 fore the snow has disappeared. If 

 grown in masses their flowers fairly 

 carpet the ground ; and if grown with 

 Snowdrops and Crocuses, for contra- 1, 

 the effect is magnificent. They should 

 "be largely planted as under-growth in 

 Hyacinth Beds, etc. Grown in pots 



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they may be had 

 in bloom from 

 Christmas unt" 

 April. (See cut). 

 5c each ; 3cc. 

 per doz. ; $1.50 

 per 100.; .sio per 

 1,000; by mail, 

 .§1.65 per 100. 



SNewBReps 



(Galanthus Nivalis ) 

 In the early Spring months, there is nothing 

 more beautiful than a sheet of the snowy grace- 

 ful blossoms of the Snowdrop. Beds of, and 

 effects of surpassing beauty may be arranged 

 with Snowdrops in the centre, edged with bright 

 blue Scilla Sibirica, or Chionodoxa Luciiias, or 

 by intermingling them. When practicable such 

 plantings of the Snowdrop should be permanent. 

 The Snowdrop and the Grbcus' when planted in 

 alternate circles are very\j effective and follow 

 each other so closely, that 'no gap is left in the 

 succession. 



In beds of Tulips and Hyacinths, Snowdrops 

 are very effective between the lines ; they flower 

 while these bulbs are just moving the surface, 

 and when the flowers are over there remains an 

 elegant groundwork of green foliage. 



The Snowdrop is most generally used as a per- 

 manent edging and in masses, on the edges of 

 lawns, nestling in the grass they look charming. 

 Single Snowdrops, 5c. each, 25c. per doz.; 



Si 50 per 100. 

 Double Snowdrops, Sc. each, 50c. per doz.; 



84.00 per 100. 

 Elwes' Giant Snowdrop. One of the finest 

 of the genus 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. (See cut.) 10c. 

 each, 75c. per doz. ; $5. 00 per 100. 



SPARAXIS. 



See Colored Flower on the back of the cover. 



Exceedingly large and beautiful, blooms about 

 two inches across, of themost telling combinations 

 and of the brightest shades of color, certain to 

 please even the most exigent ; they are tigered, 

 blotched, spotted, streaked and flushed in the 

 most diverse and pleasing manner. They are not 

 hardy but do exceptionally well when grown in the 

 conservatory or house in pots, or in cold frames. 

 Mixed varieties, 5c. each; 25c. per doz.; Si. 50 

 I per ico. 



SCILLA CAMPANULATA. 



Scilla Peruviana. The Peruvian Hyacinth or 



Cuban Lily. Very beautiful, blooming rather 



late in Spring, bearing large pyramidal spikes of 



flowers, which remain in flower a long time; 



beautiful objects when grown in pots. Not 



hardy.) We offer a rich ultra marine blue and 



a pure white variety. Prices of cither sort. 



2oc. each, $2 00 perdcz.; or by mail, 25c. each, 



82.35 per doz. 

 Scilla Campanulata. (Wood Hyacinth.) Flowers 



borne on ail spikes, one to two feet high. Each 



flower measures nearly one inch across and droops 



gracefully, perfectly hardy, also fine for pot culture. 



(See cut.) We offer 3 colors, viz.: 



Lovely Blue, 5c. each, 40c. per doz.; $2.5operioo. Pearly White,ioc. each, 75c. per doz. ; $5. coper 

 100. Soft Rose, ioc. each, 75c. per doz. ; §5.00 per 100. Add for postage 10c. per dozen to the Campanu'.atas. 

 Scilla Hyacinthoides. (Nutans.) The Spanish Hyacinth. Fine blue, very showy, free bloomer. 5c. 



ench; 50c. per doz. ; £2.00 per 100. 



SCILLA S1BIRIC 



