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





All Selected Bulbs 11 to H Inches in Diameter. 



These are now among the most popular plants for beds of summer flowers. Nothing can exceed 

 the brilliancy and richness of their flowers. From the time the first blossoms appear until all growth 

 is stopped by frost they are never out of bloom. 



SINGLE TUBEROUS BEGONIAS. Separate colors. Scarlet. Yellow, Crimson, White, Pink, and 

 Salmon. Price, 50c. per doz., $3.50 per 100. 



DOUBLE TUBEROUS BEGONIAS. Separate colors, Scarlet, Crimson, White, Yellow, Pink, and 

 Salmon. Price, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100. 



ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. 



<£«$<& AZALEAS, <&«£<£ 



We offer a fine lot of Azaleas, shapely specimens, well " headed," double and single flowered, 

 which should make splendid plants for Easter sales. They should be purchased well in advance of 

 Easter, as it is impracticable to ship them when in bloom and have them arrive in good condition. 

 This year Easter Sunday will be on April 11th. 



We offer the following well known and popular sorts: 



Mme. Van der Cruyssen, Niobe, Deutsche, Perle Mme. C. Van Langenhove, Vervaeneana, Empress 

 of India, Helen Thielman, and Simon Mardner. 



Per doz. Per 100 



10 to 12 inch heads $6.00 $45.00 



12 to 14 " " 7.00 55.00 



14 to 1.5 " " 10.00 75.00 



6 sold at dozen rates, 25 at 100 rates. 



Hardy Azaleas. 



A fine collection, single ' ■' 



and double, plants from 5 

 and 6 inch pots. Price 

 $5.00 per doz. 



ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. 



Norfolk Island Pine. 



Deep green, feathery foliage arranged in whorls, rising one above the other at 

 regular distances. It is easily grown and is highly ornamental. (.See cut.) Price, 

 20 to 24 inches, high 5 tiers, $10.00 per doz.; 15 to 18 inches high, 4 tiers, $7.50 per 

 doz. 



ASPARAGUS SPRENGERL 



The fronds are frequently four feet long, a rich shade of green, retaining their 

 freshness for weeks after being cut. Price, 4-inch pots, $2.00 per doz.; 3-inch 

 pots, $1.00 per doz., $8.00 per 100; 2-inch pots, 75c. per doz., $6.00 per 100. 



ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. 



Bright green leaves, gracefully arched and as finely woven as silken mesh, retaining their fresh- 

 ness for weeks when cut. Price, 4-inch pots, $2.00 per doz.; 2-inch pots, 75c. per doz., $6.00 per 100. 



SUPERB FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMS 



Among ornamental foliage plants there are none more beautiful in design or gorgeous in coloring 

 than the Fancv-Leaved Caladiums. They are simply wonderful in the colorings and markings of 

 the leaves. Of special value for not culture, window and piazza boxes. Most of the varieties 

 planted about June 1st in partially shaded borders succeed admirably as bedding plants. We 

 offer 16 distinct sorts; the richness of coloring is bewildering and impossible to describe in our 

 limited space. '.' Brilliant red and green, green with spots and red veins, etc. Price, $1.50 per 

 doz., $12.00 per 100. Set of 16 for $2 25. 





