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PETER HENDERSON'S PLANT CATALOGUE. 



^jc HARDY CLIMBING PLANTS^Ih- 



AMPELOPSIS TEITCHII. 



AMPELOPSIS \EITCHII. 



(Sometimes called '* Boston ivy " and *' Japan Ivy.") 



Colored Specimen on front of Catalogue Cover 



This is the most deservedly popular of all climbing plants, being 

 entirely hardy in the most exposed places, attaining a height of 30 

 feet in 2 or 3 years, cliaging to stones, brick or wood- work with the 

 greatest tenacity. During the summer the leaves are a rich 

 shade of green, and lap over each other with great regularity like a 

 coat of mail or like slates on a roof. But it is in the fall that it shows 

 its exquisite beauty ; the leaves then change to the brightest tints 

 of scarlet, crimson and orange, so dazzling as to be seen at a great 

 distance. The colored picture on front of catalogue cover gives a 

 fair idea of the brilliant and gorgeous coloring which this peerless 

 plant assumes in the fall months, and shows the manner in which 

 it clings to and covers any object where it is planted. 



PRICES: 



1st size, extra strong pot grown, 3 to 4 feet, 75e. each, $7.50 per doz. 

 2d " " 2 to 3 " 50c. " 4.50 



3d " " 1 to 2 " 30e. " 3.00 



4th " " 6 to 9 ins., 15c. " 1.50 



AjUPEI^OPSIS royaei. 



(Royal Ampelopsis.) 



This is yet quite scarce, being a comparatively new variety. It is 

 identical with A. Veitchii as regards its climbing properties, but it 

 is a larger and stronger growing plant. The foliage even in sum- 

 mer is richly tinted crimson, and in autumn it is perfectly gorgeous 

 in its flame-colored foliage. It is, in our opinion, by far the most 

 valuable of the two varieties. Although very scarce, we have a 

 large stock of it, and place it at the same price as the older sort, 

 which see above. 



HARDY CLIMBING PLANTS. 



[In "Variety.) 



Embracing the most beautiful kinds of Vines, suitable for trais- 

 ing or climbing on verandas, fences, walls, etc. 

 Akebia Quinata. A scarce Japanese twining plant, with rich, dark 



green foliage and curious dark brown flowers of the most 



powerful and delicious odor. 

 Ampelopsis VeitchiL (See cut and special description.) 

 A. Quinquaefolia. The old Virginia Creeper. Invaluable where 



a coarse, rapid climber is desired. Large plants, 50 cts. each. 

 Ampelopsis Royali. (See special description and prices.) 

 Apios Tuberosa. (See cut and description below.) 

 Bignonia Grandiflora. Scarlet TrumpetVine, a most rapid grower ; 



flowers in large bunches, of a rich orange scarlet. 



(For fine Hybrid kinds of Clematis, see description, page 124.) 

 Cliinbiug Roses. Extra large and strong 2-year-old plants in six 



best kinds, crimson, pink, carmine, white, etc. 

 60 cts. each ; $6.00 per dozen. 

 Honeysucliles. Yellow, coral or scarlet, white, pink, evergreen 



and golden leaved ; fine plants. 

 Ivy, English or True Melrose Abbey. 

 "Wistaria Sinensis, Blue. Flowers in drooping clustei's like a 



bunch of grapes : color, soft lavender blue ; fragrant. 

 "Wistaria Sinensis, "White. Immense clusters pure white flowers. 

 "Wistaria Magnifica. Same habit, but with dark violet blue flowers.. 

 Aristolochia Sipho (Dutchman's Pipe). Large, showy, light greea 



foliage ; flowers long and pipe shaped, hence the name. 

 50 cts. each ; $4.50 per dozen. 

 All of the above Hardy Climbing Plants at 25 cts. each ; $2.-50 per 

 dozen, except where noted, or the entire collection of 13 kinds for $5. 



APIOS TUBEROSA, 



Or, The Tuberous-rooted "Wistaria. 



A valuable hardy tuberous-rooted climber, closely resembling the 

 common "Wistaria in vine and foliage, and having clusters of rich 

 deep purple flowers, which haveastrong, delicious violet fragrance. 

 Plant the bulbs near a treUis, fence, tree or any place where yoa 

 may wish a climber. They grow to a great height and bloom 

 profusely. The bulbs are perfectly hardy and should not be takea 

 up over winter. 



25 cts. each ; 5 for $1.00 ; S2.00 per doz. 



Hardy Grasses for Lawn Decoration. These are among th& 

 most useful of plants for lawn decoration ; their graceful forms add 

 beauty to any situation, while the plumes make useful house 

 ornanaents when dried, lasting for years. 



Eulalia Japonica Zebrina. Unlike all other variegated plants, 

 this has its striping or marking across the leaf, instead of longi- 

 tudinally. It grows from 5 to 7 feet in height, forming a most 

 striking and graceful plant. Entirely hardy. 



1st size, 50 cts. each ; $4.50 per dozen. 

 2d " 30 " " 3.00 



Eulalia Japonica 

 "Var. An older variety 

 than the Eulalia Ja- 

 ponica Zebrina. Leaves 

 striped white and 

 green, longitudinally. 

 Next to the Zebrina, 

 the most ornamental 

 of all hardy classes. 

 The flower spikes of 

 both are valuable for 

 parlor ornaments; will 

 keep for years. 



1st size, 50 cts. each ; 

 $4.50 per dozen. 



2d size, 25 cts. each ; 

 $2.25 per dozen. 



APIOS lUBKBORA. 



The plants and seeds I ordered arrived all in good time and in splendid order. I shall make it my business to recommend all my flower-loring friends to be sure- 

 And send to Peter Henderson for plants and seeds, if they would be liberally dealt with.— Mrs. E. E. Boswobth, Wyalusmg, Pa., May 3d, 1888. 



