PETER HENDERSON & CO'S QUARTERLY TRADE LIST OF PLANTS. 3 



ON THE COLORED PLATE IN OUR RETAIL CATALOGUE 



We illustrate three most useful and ornamental plants. 



WHICH WILL DOUBTLESS BE IN BRISK DEMAND FROM LOCAL FLORISTS. 



THE FIRST IS 



The Hardy Chinese Matrimony Vine 



(LTCIUM chinense), (Ready May 1st.) 



A COUPLE of small branehlets of which, laden with its brilliant scarlet fruit and rich purple flowers, 

 occupy the upper portion of the Colored Plate. The old-fashioned Matrimony Vine was a general favor- 

 ite more than fifty years ago, but in beauty of flower, fruit and foliage it cannot compare with this superb 

 variety. It is a most -vigorous hardy climbing plant when trained to an arbor, fastened to a 

 fence, attached to a tree, to the side of a house, the pillars of a piazza or in any location where a hardy vigor- 

 ous climber is desired. It sends out numerous side branches, so that it covers a great amount of space in a short 

 time, and every new growth is at once covered with bright purple flowers which are succeeded by brilliant 

 scarlet berries nearly an inch long, every branch being loaded with them ; the contrast between the glossy, daik 

 green foliage and shining scarlet fruit is extremely beautiful, surpassing Holly in appearance. It continues 

 flowering and new berries are forming from late spring until frost. The berries ripen in early autumn and 

 remain on the vine late into the winter . The number of our hardy vines which can be grown without danger from 

 frost in our Nothern States is limited, and none are more beautiful than this or as easy of culture. It will grow 

 and thrive in any situation, either shade or bright sunlight, and will take root in any soil ; in fact, nature has 

 given it all the essentials for wide popularity . Valuable as it is for covering fences, etc . , it is even more desira- 

 ble for clambering over stone walls, bare rocks or unsightly banks, covering them quickly with bright green 

 foliage, and later on rendering them objects of beauty with its wealth of scarlet berries and purple flowers. 

 This splended vine was illustrate i and highly recommended in " Garden and Frost," one of the most conserva- 

 tive publications in the horticultural press. 



Price, young plants (which will bloom and fruit abundantly this year), $2.00 per doz., 25 for $3.50; 50 

 for $6.00; 100 for $10.00. (Ready May 1st.) 



The Hardy Double English Violet, 



WHICH occupies the centre of the Colored Plate, needs no words of praise to introduce it to our custom- 

 ers. It speaks for itself. Here we have a Violet entirely hardy, perfectly double, 

 a deep violet color and most deliciously fragrant. It surpasses the well-known 

 "Marie Louise" Violet in richness of color, being many shades darker, and far excels it in its delightful odor ; 

 this is one of its greatest merits. It is entirely free from disease of any kind, will grow and bloom in any 

 garden and in any situation. It is entirely hardy and can be left out in the open ground all winter. 

 Nothing is more appropiate for cemetery plots than the Hardy Double English "Violet. 

 Price, young plants for this season's blooming, $2.00 per doz., 25 for $3 50; 50 for $6.00; 100 for $10.00. 



The Variegated Leaf Moon Flower, 



A SMALL portion of which fills the lower portion of the Colored Plate, is one of the greatest acquisitions to 

 our list of summer climbing plants introduced in years. The foliage is beautifully marked clear white 

 and vivid green, the flowers are identical with the famous Moonflower, so that in beauty of flower and 

 foliage it is without a rival. Trained to wires, strings or wooden trellis in the open ground it will make a 

 most attractive appearance even when out of bloom. 



Price, young plants from 2 in. pots, $2.00 per doz., 25 for $3.50; 50 for $6.00; 100 for $10.00. 



SPECIAL OFFER, — A.s the plants shown on the Colored Plate in our retail catalogue will doubtless 

 be wanted from the local florist, and as some may not wish to buy in quantity, we offer the set pi three plants 

 for 60c. per set, free by mail. By express, (buyer to pay charges) 50c. per set. 



