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PETER HENDERSON & GO., NEW YORK.—PLANT DEPARTMENT. 
“. Perennial .’. 
Plants, 
FOR PERMANENT PLANTING IN OPEN BORDERS, CEMETERY PLOTS, ETC. 
This class of plants is fast attaining popularity, and to meet the growing demand we offer this choice selection of sorts, which 
contains only such as exhibit the greatest contrast of color with profusion of bloom. 
They flower at different periods, and 
vary in natural height, so that a succession of bloom with a picturesque effect can be obtained by planting this entire collection. All the 
plants offered are in fine condition, and can be planted at any time when the ground is ready to receive them. 
Achillea, “The Pearl.” 
Succeeds anywhere and flowers nearly the whole season. 
Achillea Tomentosa. Flower heads flat, good yellow. 
Anemone Japonica. One of the most valuable fall-flowering per- 
ennials, producing showy rose-colored flowers on long stems. 
Anemone Japonica Alba. Flowers of the purest white. 
Aquilegia (assorted). Columbine. A pretty assortment. 
Armeria (Sea Pink). Beautiful dark pink flowers. 
Astilbe Japonica. White; plume-like spikes of flowers. 
Asclepias Tuberosa. Flowers rich orange. 25 cts. August. 
Campanula (‘‘Canterbury Bells’). Assorted colors. 
Coreopsis Lanceolata. This is, without doubt, one of the finest 
hardy perennials. Golden yellow flowers all season. 
Cowslip (Primula Elatior). Assorted colors. 15 cts. each. 
Delphinium Formosum. Beautiful purplish blue flowers. 
Digitalis (Foxglove). Very pretty. Assorted colors. 
Dicentra Spectabilis (Bleeding Heart). An old favorite. 
Euphorbia Corollata. White flowers; grand for bouquets. 
Funkia Subcordata (White Day Lily). Broad green’ leaves, 
above which rise the clusters of pure white fragrant flowers. 
Funkia Undulata Variegata. A very fine border plant with wavy 
foliage, variegated with creamy white. 
Gaillardia Grandiflora. Crimson and orange flowers. Blooms all 
summer and fall. Oneof the grandest of all hardy plants. 25 cts. 
Helianthus Multiflorus. Dark golden-yellow color; 3 to 5 ft. 
Helianthus Maximilianii. A large-growing, very free-flowering 
species, intense yellow, remaining in bloom till late autumn. 
Heliopsis Pitcherianus. Grows 3 feet high, and is a constant 
bloomer. The flowers are of a beautiful deep golden yellow, 2 
inches and over across, fine for cutting. 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. 
Any of the above, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz., except where noted. 
The flowers are pure white, in clusters. 
25 cts. 
Fbridged 
‘“Rudbeckia Speciosa. 
Hemerocallis Sieboldiana. Lilac colored flowers. 
Hemerocallis Flava. Orange-yellow flowers. Very sweet-scented. 
Iris Kempferii (Japan Iris). (See page 143.) 
Lobelia Cardinalis. Tall-growing, bright scarlet flowers. 
Lychnis Chalcedonica. Large flower heads, bright scarlet. 
Monarda Didyma. A scented herb with crimson flowers. 
Myosotis (Forget-me-not). The best blue variety. 10 cts. 
Mountain Fleece. This forms a bush from 8 to 4 feet in height 
and width. Its feathery white panicles are from 9 to 12 inches 
long, delightfully perfumed. 25 cts. each, $2.25 per doz. 
GSnothera Frazerii. Large golden yellow flowers. 
Phalaris Arundinacea Var. A striped grass, green and white. 
Phlox Ameena. A profusion of bright pink boom. 
Phlox Subulata (Moss Pink). A _ low-growing species, and 
splendid rock and cemetery plant. We offer pink and white. 
Platycodon Grandiflorum. Large bell-flower; attains a height 
of 2 to 3 feet; flowers 3 inches across; indigo-blue to pure white. 
Plumbago Larpente. Deepblue. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
Polemonium Ceruleum (Jacob’s Ladder). Blue flowers. 
Pulmonaria Maculata. Large foliage, blotched silvery white. 
Pyrethrum Hybridum. Splendid plants; assorted colors. 
Pyrethrum Uliginosum. Large white flowers. 25 cts. 
Flowers orange-colored with a black disc. 
Spireea Palmata. Plume-like flowers, deep pink. 25 cts. 
Sweet William. A fine variety. 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz. 
Tritoma Grandiflora Major. Spikes a foot in length and three 
inches in diameter, of the brightest orange and scarlet. 
Yucca Filamentosa(Adam’s Needle). The great sprays of white 
flowers are a conspicuous.and pleasing object in any lanascape. 
Any of the above, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz., except where noted. 
Full set of 44 Hardy Herbaceous plants for $6.50. 
Vist. 
Lack of space forbids us giving extended descriptions of the following well-Known and useful plants: 
Each. Doz. 
Achyranthusi ‘nivarietyc wae casme- cite ce tiieie clostelers 10c. $1.00 
Allamanda Hendersonii. Large yellow flowers....... 30e. 3.00 
Alternatheras. Crimson, yellow, maroon, etc......... 10c. “15 
Amaranthus (‘‘Joseph’s Coat’). Three sorts, May 1st.10c. 1.00 
Anthericum Repens Vitatum. Variegated foliage, 
fine plant for baskets, vases, etc......-...ee cece eee 25¢e. 2.20 
Antirrhinum. Choicest mixed, all colors. April Ist...10c. 1.00 
Aspidistra Var. Fine house plant................... $1.00 9.00 
Asters. Allcolorsmixed. Ready Aprill5th.......... ies Ue) 
Balm. Silver-leaved, very pretty..... ................ 10c. 1.00 
Balsams. White and colored sorts. Ready Maylst...10c. 1.00 
Bouvardias. White and yellow.............0..----+00: 25e. 2.25 
Browallia Elata. Blue flowering. Ready April 15th..10c. 1.00 
Calendula Meteor. Bright orange flowers; blooms all 
summers sReady Aprilll5th ees. ees isos) ceineieicin res 10c. 1.00 
Castor Oil Bean. Ready May 15th................... 20c. 2.00 
Clerodendron Balfourii. The body of the flower is 
bright crimson enveloped in a creamy white calyx....40c. 4.00 
Convolvulus Mauritanicus, Blue flowering vine..... 15e. 1.50 
Cosmos. White and mixed. May Ist................. 10c. 1.00 
Coronilla Glauca. Bright SallGae HOWETSis\ere101e)ste.< cieeeioe 15e. 1.50 
Cockscombs. Allcolors mixed. Ready May ist...... 10c. 15 
Cocoloba Platyclada. Fine for baskets, etc...... oniseedoes 1.50 
Coral Plant. See Erythrina. 
Cuphea Platycentra (Segar Plant).................2.- 10c. 1.00 
Cuphea Llave. Scarlet, blue and white.............. 15c. 1.50 
Cyclamen Persicum. Assorted colors................ 25c.. 2.25 
Daisies, English. White and pink, dwarf, hardy....... 10e. “13 
Daisies, Giant Marguerite. Large white flowers.... 15c. 1.50 
Daisies, Paris (Marguerite). Single white fowers.....10c. 1.00 
Daisies, Paris Yellow. Single flowers..............0- L0cs 00 
Duranta Baumgartii Var. A pretty foliage plant..... lS5e. 1.50 
Euphorbia Splendens, ‘‘Crown of Thorns’’.......... 20c. 2.00 
Echeverias. Well-known succulents; 6 varieties...... 10c. 1.00 
Erythrina Hendersonii (‘Coral Plant”). Deep coral 
Colored Mowers (552.8 Frac eae copisin edo cist ae awe 15e. 1.50 
Euonymus Radicans Var. Leaves variegated white 
and green, a rapid-growing climbing plant; self- 
clinging to masonry, and hardy south of New York...20c. 2.00 
Farfugium (‘‘ Leopard Plant”). Spotted leaves........ 30c. 3.00 
Feverfew, Double White. Usefulforsummerflowers.15¢e. 1.50 
Feverfew,Golden, The well-known ‘‘Golden Feather,’’10c. -75 
Each. Doz. 
Gazania Splendens. A most useful plant for vases, of 
drooping habit, with large yellow flowers............. 15c. $1.50 
Impatiens Lucy. Lilac pink flowers, ever-blooming. .15c. 1.50 
Linum Trigynum. Yellow flowers, ever-blooming....15e. 1.50 
Lysimachia (‘Creeping Charlie”). An old favorite....10c. 1.00 
Maurandia Barclayana. A flowering vine. May Ist..10e. 1.00 
Mesembryanthemums. Fine for rock work, etc...... 10e. 1.00 
Marantas. Beautiful foliage plant.................... 35¢e. 3.50 
Mahernia Odorata. Golden Honey Bell.......... pyae ies SD) 
Madeira Vine. Rapid climber; fragrant flowers...... 5c. -50 
Morning Glory. Double flowered, very pretty........ 15c. 1.50 
Musk Plant. Delicious musk odor. Ready Mayist..10c. 1.00 
Olea Fragrans (‘‘Sweet Olive”). Very fragrant....... 50c. 4.50 
Panicum Var. Pretty grass for baskets, etc........... 10c. 1.00 
Passifloras (Passion Flower). White, blue and purple..10c. 1.00 
Pellionia Pulchra. A trailing greenhouse plant, dark- 
colored leaves interspersed by silvery white ......... 25e. 2.10 
Phrynium Variegatum. A variegated plant; growth 
like a Canna. Large plants, 75c.; smaller plants..... 40e. 4.00 
Pilogyne Suavis. Beautiful outdoor climber.......... 15c. 1.50 
Pilea (‘‘Artillery Plant”). Splendid for baskets, etc..10c. 1.00 
Pittosporum Var. Fragrant white flowers............ 30c. 3.00 
Plumbago Capensis Alba. Pure white flowers........ 15e. 1.50 
Plumbago Capensis. Beautiful sky-blue flowers...... 15e. 1.50 
Plumbago Coccinea. Sprays of bright red flowers.... 25¢. 2.25 
Primula Chinensis (Chinese Primroses). Assorted 
colors, crimson pink, white and variegated........... 25e. 2.25 
Saxifraga Sarmentosa (‘‘ Mother of Thousands”’)..... 10e. 1.00 
Sensitive Plant. Sensitive leaves, droop when touched.10c. 1.00 
Sedums. Fine for rock work. (Hardy).............. 10e. 1.00 
Selaginellas (Mosses). In variety.............--.-..-- 10c. 1.00 
Stevia. Three varieties; white flowers.......+...+.-- 10c. 1.00 
Stocks. Best assorted. Ready April Ist............. 10c. 1.00 
Thunbergia. Summer-blooming vine. (Ready April 15. een 1.00 
Thyme. Gold and silver varieties..................... Gs 1.00 
Torenia Bailloni. Yellow and maroon .............+-- ie, 1.50 
Torenia Fournerii. Blue tubular flower............... 16c, 1:60 
Tradescantias, Vulgaris, Repens, Multicolor, etc... .10c. 1.00 
Tropeolum. Crimson, yellow, etc...........sssreeeee 10c. 1.00 
Vinca (‘‘ Madagascar Periwinkle”). Rose and white; : 
OVer-bDlOOMIN Es eee cine wick eieie nce ce bene eietawsicleieieimieters 10c. 1.00 
Zinnias. Assorted colors. Ready May Ist............ 10c 1.00 
