90 PETER HENDERSON & GO., NEW YORK.—FLOWER SEEDS. 
HYBRID POLYANTHA ROSH. 
SCABIOSA. 
Caucasica. One of the handsomest of hardy 
perennials, forming a spreading and dense 
plant, 2 to 3 feet high, thriving well in ordi- 
nary garden soil, and should be grown by 
every one, if only for its flowers for cutting, 
as they lastalong time in water, and their 
peculiar, soft lilac blue shade is charming. 10 
For annual Scabiosa, see page 80. 
SWEET ROCKET. 
Mixed Colors. Fragrant purple and white 
| flowers; hardy perennial. 2to3ft....Pkt. 5 
SWEET WILLIAM. 
(Dianthus Barbatus.) 
Hardy plants about 1 foot high, of extreme 
richness and variety.of color, and also delicious- 
ly sweet-scented; for clumps or borders no 
plant can surpass this old favorite. 
Henderson’s, Perfection, Single Mixed. Large 
flowering. Extra choice. ..2..- .s.ccevecccioc ecco Pkt. 10 
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Henderson's Perfection, Double Mixed. SALE TRITOMA. 
owerilg. Extra choice. ...........ccceeceee Be cecccce 
Imported collection of 12 separate sorts. 60.cts. (Red Hot Poker Plant or Torch Flower.) 
Uvaria. Splendid hardy perennial plants, 
RUDBECKIA—THKE TEXAS CONE FLOWER. 
ROSE. 
Hybrid Polyantha. 
and single. Mixed colors. 
admirably adapted for single clumps on the 
lawn or among shrubbery, where its tallspikes 
of orange red flowers make an effective dis- 
play from August until December. (See 
CUL.) a ,0000 access eciecssicisis ; a 
New Remontant. These distinct and_ beautiful 
hybrids, crossed with Corallina, Rooperi, MacOwani, 
etc., are very dwarf-growing and flower most freely 
from July until cut down by frost. Their beautiful 
heads of bloom vary in color from coral red, straw 
yellow, blood-red, orange and scarlet. Mixed 
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The roots of Tritomas willneed protection in cold climates, 
or better yet winter them over in frames north of Wash- 
ington. 
SINGLE VIOLET. 
The ‘‘Sweet English Violet,” a favorite hardy little 
plant, 6 inches high, prized for its long-continued 
bloom and its delicate odor. 
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Large Flowering, Mixed Colors. New hy- 
brids, between the Pansy and Violet, partaking of 
the beautiful colors of the former and the fragrance 
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Hardy, Double Mixed. Flowers *he second 
These beautiful little 
roses are borne in large clusters, and will 
flower throughout the summer until frost, 
from seed sown early in the spring. Flowers 
of various colors, most of them double, al- 
: though a few of them will come semi-double 
* (See cut.). ..... 15 
! Climbing Polyantha. Flowers in bouquet- 
3 like clusters; like the above, the plants are 
hardy, of very vigorous and branching habit, 
flowering profusely throughout the summer. 
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Seeds Hardy Flowers for Permanent Situations. 
Japanese Rose. (Rosa Rugosa.) One of the 
handsomest hardy shrubs in cultivation. It 
forms a sturdy bush 4 to 5 feet high, covered 
year; hardy perennial. 3to6ft...... Pkt. 10 with dark green, glossy foliage, crowned with 
Monthly Tea, Double Mixed. Half-hardy large single roses 3 inches in diameter, borne 
perenNialac otomitE erence ecee 10 in clusters of 10 to 20 flowers. ‘The flowers are 
of bright rosy crimson, followed by large handa- 
some scarlet fruit during the autumn months. 
(See icuds) oo ccejo cine ciclo seinieinvaciee seen Pkt. 25- 
White-flowered Japan Rose..........-. 25 
White Prairie Kose. (Rosa — Setigera 
Nivia.) Asnow-white variety of our famously 
beautiful native Prairie Rose. A hardy 
climber, bearing clusters of large single 
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RUDBECKIA. 
(Texas Cone Flower.) 
Newmanii. This robust-growing perennial 
grows 2 ft. high; is very popular for border 
decoration. Itis of the easiest possible cul- 
ture, and bears very large golden yellow flew- 
ers, 3 to 4 inches across, with velyety maroon 
centre cone. (Seecut.) ................ Pkt. 16 
For annual Rudbeckias, see page 79. 
ROMNEYA COULTERI 
Great White California Poppy. A fine 
perennial of stately beauty, flowering from 
July until November. The flowers are large (4 
to5inchesacross), pure white, with a fine bunch 
of yellow stamens, resembling large single 
white Ponies, and of delicate primrose-like 
perfume. Valuable for cutting, lasting well 
in water. The plants attain a height here of 
6to8feet. North of Washington cold green- 
house protection in winter will be required. 10 
VALERIAN 
Showy hardy perennials, 114 feet high, with large 
heads of bright rose, scarlet and white flowers. 
Mixed colorsscerisntecs aiveicccclen ccteclelelscUmieanieisle Rt acbsnn 
WALLFLOWER. 
Exquisitely fragrant long spikes of single or dou- 
ble flowers. 
Single Large Flowering, Mixed....... Pkt. 5& 
Double Large Flowering, Mixed........... 10 
Imported collection of 6 double sorts, 50 cts. 
YUCCA, 
(Adam’s Needle or Spanish Bayonet.) 
Filamentosa. A very desirable hardy perennial, 
of picturesque and showy effect when grown as 
specimens on the lawn orin borders. The flowers 
are creamy white, very large, bell-shaped, borne 
sometimes as many as 300 on a single spike; grows 
freely in any soil; 4 to 6 feet high........... Pkt. 10 
Refer to the Index (2d page Cover) for Flower Seeds you cannot readily find. 
