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PETER HENDERSON'S CATALOGUE. 



BEGONIA LOUIS CHRETIEN. 



A splendid variety of the Rex class. It is entirely distinct 

 and marks the advent of a new type in these very orna- 

 mental foliaged plants. The leaf is bronze color, edged with 

 dark crimson, blotched in the centre with dark rose color 

 and crimson maroon. This centre blotch or variegation has 

 a peculiar metallic gloss, unlike any other variety. 

 50c. each; S4. 50 per dozen. 



BEGONU RUBRA. 



Is one of the finest acquisitions to our winter flowering 

 plants; the leaves are of the darkest green, the colors of the 

 flowers scarlet rose, glossy and wax-like. This peculiarity is 

 so marked that when plants are placed singly in a room 

 the glossy appearance of the leaves and flowers gives the 

 impression that they are artiflcial rather than natural. 



1st size, $1.00 each; $9.00 per doz. 



2d " 50c. " 4.50 



3d '• 30c. " 3.00 " 



BEGONIA SUBPELTATUM NIGRICANS. 



Leaves rich shade of crimson; entirely unique in character; 

 excellent for a centre plant for baskets or vases; flowers 

 blush white; always scarce. 



50c. each; $4.50 per doz. 



BEGONIA WASHINGTONIANA. 



A new winter flowering variety, with glossy leaves and 

 immense panicles of pure white flowers; a very desirable 

 novelty for winter flowers. 

 50c. each; $4.50 per doz.: set of 9 preceding varieties, $3.00. 



BEGONIA — TLBEROl'S. 



BEGONIA, (Tuberous Rooted.) 



A comparatively new section of this beautiful tribe, flowers 

 ranging through all the shades of crimson, scarlet, rose, 

 orange, <tc. They require the same treatment as the fancy- 

 leaved Caladiums, Glo.xinias, &c., that is, the tubers are 

 dried off in winter and started again in spring. Excellent 

 for bedding purposes, as they bloom the entire summer sea- 

 son until frost. 



60c. each; $6,00 per doz. 



BLETIA TANKERYlLLiE. 



A terrestrial orchid, the flowers of which, as in all the orchid 

 family, are of great beauty. They are borne in spikes, on 

 stems about 18 inches high; tlie color of the flower is white, 

 marked with brown; but a mere description can hardly con- 

 vey any adequate idea of their elegance. 



Extra size, $".oo each. 



Smaller" i.oo " $9.00 per doz. 



NEW CANNAS, (" ludiau Shot.") 



Tlie varieties below named were picked out as the 

 finest of several hundred which we tested. They com- 

 bine aa much excellence in the beauty and variety of their 

 flowers as in their foliage. We give the lieiglit and a brief 

 description of each. For tropical elTect nothmg exceeds the 

 Cannas. 

 Amazon. Foliage green; flowers canary yellow, very fine; 



4 ft. 

 Canrobert. Foliage dark; vermilion scarlet flowers; Oft. 

 Creole. A very flue dark variety; 6 ft. 

 Erin. Foliage green; orange and scarlet flowers; 4 ft. 

 Golden Fleece. Green foliage; flowers straw color; 5 ft. 

 Oriole. Green leaves; flowers deep orange color; eft. 

 40c. each; set of G for $2.00. 



CYRTODEIRA METALICA. 



A new basket plant now popular. Of creeping habit. Its 

 leaves are a rich bronze color, marked in the centre with 

 pink. The surface of the foliage being covered with minute 

 while hairs, gives it a silvery appearance; very beautiful. 

 30c. each; $3.00 per doz. 



COCOS WEDDELIANA. 



This is without doubt the most elegant palm in cultivation 

 for table decoration or for the conservatory. Its leaves are 

 almost as finely cut as some varieties of ferns, while for erect 

 habit and vigor of growth it is equal to many of the coarse 

 varieties of palms. 



$3.00 each. 



CLEMATIS COCCINEA. 



Bright scarlet has been a color hitherto unknown in Cle- 

 matis, but in this sort wo have that color, which, when placed 

 in contrast with the blue, purple and white kinds, has a most 

 striking effect. It is equally hardy as the other well-known 

 sorts. 



75c. each; $6.00 per doz. 



