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



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NEPHROLEPIS WH1TMANII. 



A new form of the " Plumed Fern." The pinnae subdividing 

 making miniature fronds, which are superimposed on the main 

 fronds, looking as if two or even three were condensed in one. 

 They are graceful beyond description, feathery, plumy; nothing 

 describes them better than Ostrich Plumes. Price, 4-inch pots, 

 $3.00 per doz.; 5-inch pots, $6.00 per doz.; 6-inch pots, $9.00 per 

 doz. 



NEPHROLEPIS PIERSONII ELEGANTISSIMA. 



This is a sport from the Pierson Fern, in which the plumy pecu- 

 liarity of the original form is even more distinctly developed than 

 in the original, the side pinnae being again subdivided and standing 

 at right angles to the direction of the midrib, makes both sides of 

 the frond equally beautiful, while, at the same time, the plant is of 

 much more compact habit, growing only one-half as tall, but with 

 the fronds nearly twice as wide, making it a much more desirable 

 plant for all purposes. (See cut.) Price, 3-inch pots, $1.00 per 

 doz.; 4-inch pots, S2.50 per doz.; 5-inch pots, $5.00 per doz.; 6-inch 

 pots, $9.00 per doz. 



NEPHROLEPIS SCOTTI. 



(The above picture is a photograph of a large specimen plant.) 



It is in essence a condensed form of the Boston fern, with valuable 

 characteristics added, which are not evident in the parent, an aver- 

 age plant in an 8-inch pot having 200 fronds. The fronds of the 

 plant described average about 20 inches in length and 3 inches in 

 width at the widest point ; the pinnae are very closely set, so that they 

 overlap, making a more finished frond than the parent. The plant 

 in question had a spread of three feet. Plants in 4-inch pots showed 

 a spread of 18 inches and a height of 10 to 12 inches. It has a crisp- 

 ness and hardness about it which is superior to the parent, and' be- 

 cause of the fact that its character is established in the smallest size, 

 it should find ready sale at all grades. Price, plants from 4-inch 

 pots, $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



THE BOSTON FERN. 



In well grown specimens the fronds attain a length of six or seven 

 feet, like plumes arching over in every direction, in a most graceful 

 manner. Price, plants from 7-inch pots, $9.00 per doz. ; 6-inch pots, 

 $6.00 per doz.; 5-inch pots, $4.00 per doz.; 4-inch pots, $2.50 per 

 doz.; 3-inch pots, $8.00 per 100; 2-inch pots, $5.00 per 100. 



HENDERSON'S DOUBLE HOLLYHOCKS. 



This grand strain of Hollyhocks we have secured only after 

 years of careful selection. We grow annually thousands of these, 

 and have for years selected those that show the most perfect form, 

 largest size and purest color. We offer the following colors: Lav- 

 ender, Purple, Crimson, White, Salmon, Yellow, Rose, Pink, Black, 

 Apricot, Blush, Maroon, White with Violet Center; also Henderson's 

 Ever-blooming Hollyhocks, assorted colors. Price, 75c. per doz., 

 $6.00 per 100. 



NEPHROLFPIS PIERSONII ELEGANTISSIMA 



ASSORTED FERNS. 



A nice assortment for filling pans. Price, plants from 2-inch pots, $4.00 per 100; from 

 3-inch pots, $7.00 per 100. 



GENISTA RACEMOSA. 



A splendid decorative flowering plant admirably adapted for greenhouse, conservatory 

 or window garden. It is commonly known as " Shower of Gold," a name richly deserved 

 as when in bloom it is literally covered with its golden yellow flowers which hang in the 

 most graceful profusion. The habit of the plant is extremely graceful. Price, large 

 plants, from 6-inch pots, $3.50 per dozen; 4-inch pots, $1.50 per dozen; 2-inch pots, 75c. 

 per doz. 



GARDENIA FLORIDA. 



Cape Jessamine. The best of all Gardenias, and now much sought after for boutonnieres. 

 It is invaluable on account of its sweetly fragrant, double white flowers. Price, $3.50 

 per doz. 



MERITORIOUS DOUBLE GERANIUMS. 



The Double Geraniums offered are very carefully selected from the hundreds which 

 are grown. They are all first-class in every respect. See retail catalogue for detailed 

 list of sorts. Price, plants from 2-inch pots, $4.00 per 100. Ready October 15th. 



MERITORIOUS SINGLE GERANIUMS. 



A choice assortment for bedding out or for growing in pots. These are selected from 

 the hundreds of sorts grown. See retail catalogue for detailed list of sorts. Price, plants 

 from 2-inch pots, $4.00 per 100. Ready Oct. 15th. 



A NEW HARDY 

 SNOW-WHITE SHRUB 



HYDRANGEA. 



Hydrangea Aborescens Grandiflora Alba. A variety of the native H. 

 arborescens, recently discovered. The heads of flowers are in shape like 

 H. kortensis; they are snowy white. It is a true shrub, begins to bloom 

 in early summer and continues into the fall, so that it is practically 

 ever-blooming. After H. paniculata grandiflora has lost its color this 

 variety is still fresh, eventually turning to a light green and then brown. 

 It is a graceful shrub and is destined to achieve the widest popularity. 

 It attains a height of 6 feet and the same width, and is literally loaded 

 with its grand panicles of large snowy white flowers, one of the grandest 

 sights imaginable. Price, 2 year plants, $6.00 per doz.; 1 year plants, 

 $3.00 per doz., S20.00 per 100. 



Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora. This is the most popular 

 hardy shrub in cultivation. It attains a height of 4 to 6 feet; 

 perfectly hardy in all parts of the country. The flowers are white when 

 first open, but change to pink; they are borne in immense pyramidal 

 panicles nearly a foot in length. It commences flowering in August 

 and continues in bloom the rest of the season. (See cut.) Price, 2$ to 

 3 feet high, $1.25 per doz., $10.00 per 100. 



Hydrangea Jeanne d'Arc. Large heads of flowers, pure white. 



H. Mariesi. Trusses a foot across; color, a light pink, shaded mauve. 



H. Hortensis. Pink, changing to blue, very large. 



H. Otaksa. Deep pink, fine for forcing. 



H. Thos. Hogg. Pure white, very large trusses. 



Prices for the above five sorts, plants from open ground, $1 .50 per doz. 



Note. — The above Hydrangeas will be ready about Oct. 20th. 



