PETEB HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK.— WHOLESALE CATALOGUE.— PLANTS. 



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NEW JAPANESE MAPLE LEAVED ABUTILON, SAVITZII. 



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JAPANESE JIlHPLE-LEflVED flBUTILON, 



SAVITZII. 



This unique variety is well shown in the illustration above, which 

 represents a plant growing in a 6 inch pot, demonstrating its fitness as 

 a pot plant for window or conservatory. It is a decided improvement 

 upon - 'Souvenier de Bonn," inasmuch as the variegation is entirely 

 different, the contrast between the green and white is sharper, and the 

 habit of the plant is dwarfer. It will be of exceptional value for edging 

 subtropical beds, as the general style of the plant is such that it har- 

 monizes splendidly with Palms, Dracaenas, and especially with Crotons, 

 for it bears full exposure to the sun with splendid results ; it also grows 

 in shade. The stock of this variety is very scarce at present and will be 

 largely in demand. Price, $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



TUBEROUS BEGONIAS. 



These are now the most popular plants for beds of summer flowers, 

 or as pot plants for the greenhouse, conservatory or sitting-room. Our 

 bulbs are all sound, well matured and of good size For a time it was 

 generally supposed that these could not be grown in the open air with 

 success, but extensive plantings of them in various sections of the 

 country have demonstrated their adaptability for this purpose. Noth- 

 ing can exceed the brilliancy of their colors, the delicacy of their tints, 

 the richness of their waxy flowers, the gorgeousness of their effect in 

 masses, or their graceful appearance in beds or borders. From the 

 time the first blossom appears until all growth is stopped by frost, they 

 are never out of bloom. {See cut.) 



SINGLE TUBEROUS BEGONIAS. 



Bright Scarlet, Splendid Yellow, Deep Crimson, Pure White, Rich 

 Pink, Orange Salmon. Any of the above colors, at 60 cts. per doz., 

 $4.00 per 100. 



DOUBLE TUBEROUS BEGONIAS. 



In separate colors. Scarlet, Rose, White, Yellow, $2.00 per doz.; 

 $16.00 per 100. ALL COLORS MIXED, $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII. 



Sometimes called "Boston Ivy" and "Japan Ivy." 



No picture can portray the beauty of this grand climbing 

 plant. ~ It is adapted to all situations, and transforms the hum- 

 blest cottage. It is entirely hardy in the most exposed places, 

 attaining a height of 20 to 30 feet in two or three years, cling- 

 ing to stones, brick or woodwork with the greatest tenacity. 

 It is a great protection to houses, as the leaves lapping over 

 each other like slates on a roof effectually prevent rain from 

 penetrating the walls. For covering dead trees, gate posts, 

 boundary walls, verandas, etc., it has no equal, while its rapid 

 growth and tenacious clinging qualities make it a most desir- 

 able plant for staying up terraces. In the summer the foliage 

 is a rich shade of green, but in tall it assumes the most gorge- 

 ous tints of scarlet, crimson and orange, so dazzling as to be 

 seen at a great distance. Price, strong one year old plants 

 from pots, $7.00 per 100 ; young plants from 2-inch pots, ready 

 April 15th, $3.00 per 100. 



DOUBLE GOLDEN MARGUERITE, 



(Anthemis Coronaria, fl. pi.) 



Thousands of this valuable plant are now sold annually in 

 the New York market being so attractive when in bloom that 

 it sells on sight. The flowers are clear golden yellow, it blooms 

 without cessation the entire season ; in winter as well as in 

 summer it is ever covered with bloom. Each season's experi- 

 ence with this grand plant more than confirms the high opinion 

 formed of it when first sent out. $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 



ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII. 



A desirable species, useful as a pot plant for baskets ; the 

 fronds are frequently four feet long, a rich shade of green, re- 

 taining their freshness for weeks after being cut. A fine house 

 plant, as it withstands dry atmosphere. 4-inch pots, $2.50 per 

 doz. ; $20.00 per 100. 2-inch pots ready about April, $6.00 per roo. 



ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. 



One of the handsomest of our foliage plants. The leaves 

 are a bright green, are gracefully arched ; and are as finely 

 woven as the finest silken mesh ; their lasting qualities, when 

 cut, are remarkable, retaining their freshness for weeks, hence 

 it ranks as the most valuable plant we have for this purpose, 

 surpassing Maiden Hair Ferns in grace, fineness of texture and 

 richness of color. Strong plants, from 3-inch pots, $10.00 per 

 100. 2-inch pots, $6.00 per 100. 



ASPARAGUS TENUISSIMUS. 



Very fine filmy foliage. A handsome climbing plant for the 

 window and a very useful pot plant. $1.00 per doz.; 6.00 100. 



SINGLE WHITE TUBEROUS BEGONIA. 



