PETER HENDERSON & CO.—TREE SEEDS. ‘ 
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Deciduous Trees—Continued. 
Oak, Pin or Swamp (Qwrcus palustris).—Of handsome, tall, pyramidal form, 
and light, elegant foliage. Asplendid ornamentaltree. Wood rather coarse grained. 
35 cts. qt.; $2.00 pk.; $6.00 bu. 
Persimmon, Japan (Dyospyros Kaki).—An excellent ornamental tree. Leaves 
large and leathery; large, golden fruit, not astringent, hangs on the tree after the 
leaves are fallen; striking and beautiful. Not hardy north of Richmond, Va. 10 cts. 
pkt.; 25 cts. 0z.; $1.75 1b. 
Pecan Nut (Carya oliveformis).—Attains a large size, particularly in the bot- 
tom lands of the South-west. It is not adapted to a northern climate. Wood simi- 
lar to the Hickory, and very valuable. Nutslarge,edibleandthin shelled. 25cts. 1b. 
Paulownia Imperialis or Empress Tree.—A noble Japanese and pop- 
ular ornamental tree ; large tropical foliage, and handsome fragrant flowers. A 
rapid grower, height 20 to 30 feet; wide spreading head. Hardy except in latitude 
of Boston, where the flower buds are sometimes killed. 10 cts. pkt.; 20 cts. oz; 
$1.50 lb. 
Sweet Gum, Bilsted or Alligator Tree (Liquidambar styraciflua).—One 
of our most noble forest and ornamental trees, of rapid growth and beautiful pyra- 
midal form. Height 60 to 80 feet. 15 cts. pkt. ; 50 cts. oz. ; $5.001b. 
Silver Bell, or Four-winged Snowdrop (Halesia tetraptera)—A medium 
size tree, producing in early spring large clusters of beautiful, pure white, bell- 
shaped flowers. 10 cts. pkt.; 25 cts. 0z.; $2.50 1b. 
Sycamore, or Oriental Plane (Platanus orientalis).—A rapid growing tree, 
75 to 100 feet high, considered superior to our native Buttonwood, being of more 
graceful habit and better for street planting. 10 cts. pkt.; 25 cts. oz.; $1.00 1b. 
Tulip Tree, White Wood or Canoe Wood (Liriodendron tulipifera).—A 
fine, large, ornamental and forest tree of tall, pyramidal form, often 140 feet high. 
Grows rapidly, clean and straight. Wood light and much used for interior work. 
10 cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz.; 31.00 lb. 
Walnut, Black (Juglans nigra).—A valuable tree of erect and noble habit, and 
round, spreading form. 60 to 90 feet high. The great value of its rich, dark 
colored wood is well known. Nutslargeandedible. 20 cts. qt.; $1.50 pk.; $4.00 bu. 
Walnut, English or Madeira (Juglans regia) —A noble, vigorous tree, 
strong, spreading branches, thick foliage. Wood valuable, nuts large and edible. 
50 cts Ib. 
Willow, Golden (Salix vitellina) —Bright golden branches of striking effect. 
Good for baskets and tying. 10 cts. pkt.; 25 cts. oz.; $2.00 1b. 
Willow, White (Salix alva).—A rapid growing, attractive and useful tree. 
10 cts. pkt.; 25 cts. oz.; $1.75 1b. 
Yellow Wood (Cladrastris tincloria or Virgilia lutea).—A beautiful tree, grow- 
ing tall and straight, with a broad, round head. The trunk is polished and elegant. 
Wood light yellow, very hard, and desirable for many purposes. The flowers are 
like pea-blossoms, white and fragrant, covering the tree in June with long pendu- 
lous racemes of great beauty. 25 cts. pkt.; 80 cts. 0z.; $8.001b. 
ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS AND HEDGE PLANTS. 
Asiatic Bladder Nut (Sfaphylea colchica).—One of our finest early flowering 
shrubs. Flowers in clusters, white and fragrant. 15 cts. pkt.; 40 cts. oz; $4.00 lb. 
. Berberry, Common or European (Berberis vulgaris).—A handsome shrub; 
yellow flowers in drooping racemes in May and June, followed in the fall by orange- 
scarlet fruit. 10 cts. pkt.; 15 cts. oz.; $1.00 1b. 
Berberry. Purple Leaved (Berberis vulgaris atropurpurea).—Similar to the 
above, with violet colored foliage and fruit; veryrich and effective. 15 cts. pkt.; 
25 cts. oz.; $2.00 lb. 
Bitter Sweet (Celastrus scandens) —A hardy native climber, leaves turning 
ee in the fall, with clusters of orange colored fruit. 10 cts. pkt.; 20 cts. 
0z.; $1.75 lb. 
Honeysuckle, Japan (Lonicera brachypoda).—A vigorous climber; flowers 
yellowish white in June. 10 cts. pkt.; 40 cts. 0z.; $4.00 Ib. 
Honeysuckle, Chinese (Lonicera sinensis).—A well known vine; dark green 
foliage; flowers in July and September, very fragrant. 20 cts. pkt.; $1.00 oz. 
Laburnum or Golden Chain (Cytisus Laburnum).—A very ornamental, 
moderate sized tree, with long, drooping, showy yellow flowers. 10 cts. pkt.; 20cts. 
0z.; $1.25 1b. 
Lilac, Purple (Syringa vulgaris)—Our common variety; one of the very best. 
Flowers and young foliage fragrant. 1@cts. pkt.; 25 cts. oz.; $2.00 1b. 
Lilac, White (Syringa vulgaris alba).—One of the best white varieties. 10cts. 
pkt.; 25 cts. oz.; $2.00 1b. 
Meadow Sweet, Japan (Spirea callosa)—A medium sized shrub. Pink 
flowers inJune. 15 cts. pkt.; 50 cts. oz.; $5.00 lb. 
Osage Orange (Maclura aurantiaca).—A coarse growing shrub, and very 
thorny. Largely used for hedges and isa fine lawn plant. 10cts.0z.; 50 cts. qt.; 
$2.00 pk.; $71.00 bu. 
Privet, California or Japan (Ligustrum ovalifolivm).—A strong growing 
shrub, pyramidal in form, and nearly evergreen. Stands severe pruning. One of 
our best hedgeand ornamental plants. White flowersin June. 15 cts. pkt.; 25 cts. 
02z.; $2.50 1b. 
Rose Seeds. See Pages 88 and 68. 
Strawberry Scented Shrub (Calycanthvs floridus)—A handsome hardy 
shrub, growing 4 to 6 feet high, with deliciously strawberry scented, maroon colored 
flowers. 10 cts. pkt.; 20 cts. oz.; $2.00 1b. 
tyrax, Japan (Styraz Japonica).—A low growing shrub, with Dogwood-like 
leaves ; branches very picturesque ; flowers white, bell-like, hanging under the 
branches on long stems. 15 cts. pkt.; 30 cts. 0z.; $3.00 1b. 
o or Mock Orange (Philadelphus coronarius).—A strong growing 
shrub, with pure white fragrant flowers in June. Clean seed. 25 cts. pkt.; $1.00 oz. 
Tamarisk (Tamariz gallica).—A strong slender growing shrub, with feathery 
foliage, and small, fringed, delicate pink flowers. 265 cts. pkt.; 75 cts. oz.; $9.00 1b. 
: White Fringe (Chionanthus Virginica).—A medium sized, choice lawn shrub, 
cae white, long feathery or lace-like flowersin June. 16 cts. pkt.; 50 cts. oz.; 
Weigelia, Rose Colored (Weigelia rosea).—A vigorous June blooming shrub, 
with fine rose colored flowers. 25cts. pkt.; $1.50 oz. 
Rhododendron, Mixed.—Handsome, hardy shrubs: rich feathery ever- 
green foliage and large heads of gorgeous flowers. 25 cts. pkt. 
EVERGREEN TREES. 
_ Arbor Vite, American (Thuya occidentalis)—A small tree, about 30 feet 
high ; popular for hedges, screens, etc. 10 cts. pkt.; 30 cts. 0z.; $2.75 Ib. 
Arbor Vite, Siberian (7Thuya Siberica).—More compact and of deeper color 
than the American. Splendid for hedges. 165 cts. pkt.; 60 cts. oz.; $6.00 1b. 
| to S80 feet high, resembling White Pine. 
Arbor Vite, Japanese Plumed (Retinospora plumosa).—A Japan variety, 
hardy and graceful, with delicate silvery foliage. 25 cts. pkt.; $2.00 oz. 
Arbor Vitze, Japanese Golden Plumed (felinospora plumosa aurea).— 
Beautiful, golden tinted foliage, unsurpassed for massing or hedges. 35 cts. pkt.; 
$2.50 oz. 
Cedar, Deodar or Indian (Cedrus deodara).—A noble and beautiful ever- 
green of pyramidal form. Foliage silvery green, graceful and drooping. Not hardy 
north of Philadelphia. 15 cts. pkt.; 40 cts. 0z.; $4.00 1b. 
Cedar, Red (Juniperus Virginiana).—A yaluable forest and ornamental tree, 
yaries in height from 30 to 60 feet. Wood hard, reddish and durable, and valuable 
for posts, cabinet work, pencils, ete. 10 cts. pkt.; 15 cts. 0z.; $1.00 1b. 
Cedar, White (Chamecyparis Thuyoides).—A well known large growing tree, 
40 to 80 feet high. Wood light, fine grained and durable. 15 cts. pkt.; 50 cts. 02.; 
$5.00 lb. 
California Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens).—A valuable tree in California, 
where it grows from 200 to 300 feet high. Wood handsome and durable. Succeeds 
south of Virginia. 15 cts. pkt.; 40 cts. 0z.; $4.00 1b. 
California Giant Tree (Sequoia gigantea).—A famous tree; attains a height 
of 200 to 300 feet. Not hardy north of Virginia. 25 cts. pkt.; $1.00 oz. 
Cypress, Southern or Bald (Zazodium distichum).—Well known in the 
South, although it thrives in the Northern States. Growth rapid; foliage delicate 
and feathery; one of the best lawn trees. Wood used for shingles, ties, etc. 10 
cts. pkt.; 25 cts. oz.; $2.50 1b. 
Fir, Japan Silver (Abies jirma).—The most vigorous and hardy of the silver 
Firs. Compact and pyramidalinform. Foliage large, flat, and deep green under- 
neath. 25 cts. pkt. ; 50 cts. 0z.; $5.00 1b. 
Fir, Fraser’s, or Southern Balsam (Abies Fraseri).—A handsome, moder- 
ate sized, pyramidal tree of rich, permanent beauty. Foliage dark green, silvery 
below. 30to40 feet high. 15 cts. pkt.; 50 cts. 0z.; $5.00 1b. 
Fir, Silver Cephalonian (Abies Cephalonica).—A beautiful species from the 
mountains of Greece. A free grower, quite hardy, leaves silvery and dagger-shaped. 
15 cts. pkt.; 35 cts. 0z.; $3.00 Ib. 
Fir, Nordman’s (Picea (Abies) Nordmanniana).—Handsome, hardy and highly 
prized. Massive, dark foliage, silvery below. The contrast between the old and 
new growth ischarming. 15 cts. pkt.; 35 cts. 0z.; $3.00 1b. 
Fir, Pinsapo or Spanish (Picea (Abies) pinsapo).—Remarkably handsome 
and picturesque. From the mountains of Spain; leaves borne in whorls. 15 cts, 
pkt.; 40 cts. 0z.; $4.00 1b. 
Hemlock (Lhuya (Abies) Canadensis).—A fine lawn and forest tree of pyramidal 
form, with light, spreading foliage. Height nearly 100 feet. Wood coarse but 
valuable for many purposes. Bark used for tanning. 15 cts. pkt.; 40 cts. 0z.; 
$4.00 Ib. 
Juniper, Irish (Juniperus communis Hibernicus).—A close, upright growing 
tree, with silvery foliage. Handsome for columnar effects in landscapes. 10 cts. 
pkt.; 15 cts. oz.; 60 cts. lb. 
Pine, Yellow, Georgia or Long-Leaved Southern (Pinus australis).— 
A large, very ornamental tree, 60 to 80 feet high. Valuable forits timber. 15 cts, 
pkt.; 49 cts. 0z.; $4.00 1b. 
Pine, California Mountain (Pinus monticola).—A tall, symmetrical tree, 60 
20 cts. pkt.; 75 cts. 0z.; $7.00 lb. 
Pine, Yellow Heavy-Wooded (Pinus ponderosa).—One of the largest and 
most common trees of the Kocky Mountains. 15 cts. pkt.; 40 cts. oz.; $4.00 1b. 
Pine, White or Weymouth (Pinus strobus).—A stately, straight, handsome 
and valuable tree; height 100 to 150 feet. Wood white, and the most extensively used 
for lumber of any tree in America; fine ornamental tree. 10 cts. pkt.; 20 cts. 0z; 
$1.75 lb. 
Pine, Austrian (Pinus Austriaca).—A large, straight tree, of round and 
massive form, and rapid growth; rich, dark foliage. An important evergreen for 
lawn planting. 10 cts. pkt.; 20 cts. oz.; $150 1b. 
Pine, Swiss Stone (Pinus cembra helvetica) Handsome conical form, per- 
fectly erect and regularly branched. A native of the Alps, where it frequently 
grows over 100 feet high. 10 cts. pkt.; 15 cts. oz.; 75 cts. Ib. 
Pine, Corsican (Pinus Laricio).—A large, rapid growing, noble tree, resemb- 
ling the Austrian Pine. 10 cts. pkt.; 25 cts. 0z.; $2.50 1b. 
Pine, Scotch (Pinus Sylvesivis)—A handsome well known variety. 
pyramidal form; foliage dark green. Rapid grower and distinct. 
ornamental and timber tree. 10 cts. pKt.; 25 cts. 0z.; $2.00 Ib. 
Retinosporas. See Plumed Japan Arbor-Vites. 
Spruce, Douglas (Pseudotsuga (Abies) Douglasii).—A large and important 
timber tree of the West; height, 200 to 300 feet. Wood reddish, coarse grained, 
heavy, strong and valuable. Foliage rich blue; a charming and beautiful ever- 
green. 25 cts. pkt.; 75 cts. 0z.; $7.00 1b. 
Spruce, White (Picea (Abies) alba).—A beautiful, compact and symmetrical 
tree, about 50 feet high. Endures hotsummers and cold winters without turning 
brown. Wood tough, flexible, and used for spars, masts, etc. 16 cts. pkt.; 40 cts. 
0z.; $4.00 Ib. 
Spruce, Norway (Picea (Abies) excelsa) —A favorite and handsome ornamental 
tree; of rapid growth and graceful habit. One of our best evergreens. 10 cts. pkt.; 
15 cts. oz.; $1.25 Ib. 
Spruce, Blue Colorado (Picea (Abies) pungens).—A beautiful large tree of 
pyramidal form and dense growth ; foliage rich sage blue. 35 cts. pkt.; $2.0U oz. 
Spruce, Oriental (Picea (Abies) orientalis).—A tall, compact, straight, beau- 
tiful tree. Leaves dark, and entirely surround the branches, One of our best 
evergreens. 50cts. pkt.; $3.00 oz. 
FRUIT SEEDS. 
MYRICA RUBRA, A New Japan Fruit Tree. Very ornamental; foliage 
evergreen like a Magnolia. Height 30 to 40 feet, with large, round crown. The 
wood is used in Japan in choice cabinet work, being light, tough, durableand beau- 
tifully mottled; the bark is also used for a beautiful fawn-colored dye Its fruit, 
produced in abundance, is delicious; it isan inch long by 14 inch in diameter, is 
dark red, and containsa single seed. It is an exquisite dessert fruit, and makes 
fine preserves. The fresh juice is an excellent beverage and slightly fermented 
produces a delicious wine. It ripensin Japan early in July. The tree isnot hardy 
north of Washington, but will succeed admirably in our Southern States, in Cali- 
fornia and warm countries. It fruits in five or six years, though, if grown in pots, 
will fruit in four to five years’ time. It isa grand thing for localities mentioned 
and deserves to be extensively grown. Price, 25 cts. pkt.; $2.50 oz. 
Apple Seed. 40cts. qt; $10.00 bu. Gooseberry, Green. 25c. pkt; $1.500z,. 
Cherry Pits, Mahaleb. 50 cts. lb. Peach Pits. l5c. qt.; $3.00 bu. 
Open, 
A valuable 
Currant, Red. 15 cts. pkt.; 50c. oz. Pear Seed. 25c. 0z.; $2.50 lb. 
ae White. l5c. pkt.; 50c oz. Quince Seed. 25c. 0z.; $2.50 1b. 
ss Black. lodc. pkt.; 50c. oz. Raspberry Seed. lbdc. pkt.; T5c. 02. 
Gooseberry, Red. 25c. pkt.; $1.50 oz. 
Strawberry 
me Yellow. 25c. pkt.; $1.50 0z. as 
Seed. l5c. pkt.; $1 oz. 
Red Alpine. 25c. pkt. 
Iam well pleased with the order sent me last year; all I have ordered have been successful. I got 21bs. Osage Orange from you last spring, and it did well; also 
got 1 lb. Osage Orange from Pittsburgh at same price, and none came up.—WM. PETTINGER, 
, Pa., Mar. 3d, 1890. 
