PETER HENDERSON'S PLANT CATALOGUE. 



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MAGNOLIA tiOULANGEANA. 



MAGNOI^IAS. 



For lawn decoration, whether it be acres in extent or limited to 

 a city lot, there is nothing to surpass Magnolias. The grace 

 and beauty of the foliage, size and fragrance of the llowers, and re- 

 markable immunity from insect pests, recommend them to all. The 

 varieties we offer are all perfectly hardy, and will thrive in any good 

 garden soil. The cut shows a specimen of M. Soulangeana taken 

 before the flowers expanded. The tree in question is about 25 feet 

 high, and is particularly attractive in the moonlight, the hundreds 

 of silvery white blossoms showing clear and distinct in the soft 

 light. They should be planted just as soon as the soil is sufficiently 

 •dry to work in the spring. 



Magnolia Soulangeana. The flowers appear before the leaves, 

 covering the tree from the ground to the tips. They are a soft 

 silvery white, shading to purple at the centre, and average five 

 inches across when expanded. The foliage is large and glossy 

 deep green in color. {Seecut.) Price, SI. 50 each; S15. 00 per dozen. 



Speciosa. Similar to the above, excepting that the flowers 



are a week or ten daj-s later, and have a pink centre. Price, 

 $1.50 each ; S15.00 per dozen. 



Purpurea. Similar to the preceding in all respects except the 



color of the flowers, which are purple. SI. 50 each ; S15 per doz. 



— — Tripetala (Umbrella Tree). This variety differs from the above 

 in producing the leaves first, the flowers following in June. It 

 is undoubtedly one of the handsomest of our native ornamental 

 trees. Its splendid spreading habit and large massive foliage, 

 which is disposed In a circle around the ends of the branches 

 like an umbrella (hence the name), combined with its large white, 

 sweetly fragrant flowers and gray polished trunk, render it a 

 conspicuous and highly ornamental object in any situation. 

 Price, $1.00 each ; 810.50 per dozen. 



Set of four splendid Magnolias for S4.00. 



HAROY FI.OWERING SHRUBS 



(for the Lawn or Garden). 



The kinds below named embrace nearly all that is desirable in 

 Jiardjj flowering shrubs, and are such as embrace contrasting colors, 

 together with such as give a succession of flowers throughout the 

 season. All large, fine plants. 



Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora. One of the finest hardy 

 shrubs in cultivation ; the flowers are formed in large, white 

 panicles, or trusses, nine inches in length, which change to a 

 deep pink at the base as the season advances, the contrast 

 rendering it remarkably attractive. The shrub grows to a 



height and breadth of five or seven feet, and as the 

 flowers slightly droop, few plants have the grace and 

 beauty presented by this magnificent shrub. Used 

 largely in cemeteries. {See cut.) 15c., 25c., 50g. and 

 81.00 each, according to size; 81.50, $2.25, $4.50 and 

 89.00 per dozen, according to size. 



Azalea Amoena. Small double reddish purple flowers. 

 One of the most attractive of our low growing branch- 

 ing shrubs. Should be planted in pai'tiaily shaded and 

 sheltered situations. 75 cts. each ; 86.00 per dozen. 



Althea Frutex Variegata. Tariegated Eose of Sharon. 



Althea, Double White. Beautiful shrub ; double flowers. 



Althea, Double Red. Similar to above, except color, 

 which is red. 



Berberry Purple. Very ornamental shriib ; purple foliage. 



Calycaiithus Floridus. Strawberry scented shrub. 



Cydonia Japoiiica (.Japan Quince). Bright scarlet flowers. 



Deutzia Crenata. Pure white flowers, slightly tinged pink. 



Deutzia Gracilis. Beautiful shrub ; dwarf ; flowers white. 



Exochorda Grandiflora. Flowers pure white, resembling 

 orange blossoms, borne on long graceful branches. 75c. 



Forsythia Viridissima. Yellow flowers, blooms very early. 



Hydiangea Pan. Grandiflora. (See special description 

 and cut.) 



Kerria Japonica. Slender, graceful growth ; double 

 yellow flowers, blooming all summer. 



Kerria Japonica Ajba (Rhodotypus Kerrioides). Simi- 

 lar to the preceding in growth and blooming qualities. 

 Flowers are pure white, most abundantly produced, 

 very ornamental. Very scarce. 75c. each ; S6 per doz. 



Lilac. The well known purple flowering variety. 



Lilac, R. de Marly. A new deep purple variety, shaded red. 



Philadelphus Coronarius. The popular syringa or mock 

 orange. 



Ribes Aureum (Flowering Currants). A native species, 

 with glabi'ous shining leaves and yellow flowers. 



Gordonianum. Flowers crimson and yellow ; pendant 



bunches. 



Sanguineum. Deep red flowers ; very attractive. 



Albidum. A beautiful variety, with pinkish white flowers. 



Spirea Reevesii. Very fine and hardy ; double white. 



Weigelia Variegated Foliage. Leaves prettily marked with white. 



Weigelia Candida. Pure snow white flowers. 



Weigelia Rosea. Rich rose colored flowers. 



Viburnum Opulus (Snowball). Large drooping white flowers. 



40 cts. each, except where noted; full set of 22 splendid hardy 

 shrubs for 87.50. 



HTDKANGEA PANICnLATA OBANDEFLOBA. 



The plants arrived in good shape. We are much pleased with your carefulness in shipping. Indeed, the plants looked more as if carefully delivered from a hot- 

 iouse near by, than from one so many miles away. Many thanks for your promptness, and also for the presents you sent. — Chas. Gabbett, Ottumwa, la., June 8th, 1888, 



