92 PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK.—FLOWER SEEDS. 
lH= seeds we offer under this heading include some of the mostimportant and beautiful 
of our flowering and ornamental-leaved plants for the decoration of the window garden, 
conservatory or greenhouse. In addition to the varieties here given, many others are 
frequently grown from seed for the same purpose—notably, Calendula, p. 70; Chrysanthe- 
Inums, p. 72; Geraniums, p, 7£; Lobelia, p. 75; Oxalis, p. 77; Mignonette, p. 76; Musa, p. 76 ; 
_ Petunias, p. 78, ete. Full cultural directions are given on each packet, 
ABUTILON. 
Beautiful perennial plants for greenhouse and window culture, blooming almost continually 
winter and summer; also succeeding well in the open ground in summer. Flowers bell-shaped, 
1 to 2inches across. Red, white, rose, orange, etc. 2to 4 ft. 
Finest Mixed Varieties.............. Reesee cisiececlecise ec ineseistersaicisceectes Eee esrern sae PitaeAl 
ACHIMENES. 
These are splendid and profuse summer-blooming planis for the conservatory or warm window 
decoration ; height, 1 foot; flowers of many charming colors, ranging through all shades from 
white to crimson, including many beautifully spotted. 
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ARALIA. 
Sieboldi. Beautiful foliage plant, with 
large leathery deep green palm-like 
leaves, of great value as a decorative 
plant for greenhouse or window garden 
in winter, or for the lawn in summer; - 
tropical appearance, perennial, 2 to 4 ft. 
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AZALEA. 
Mixed Varieties. Showy winter 
flowering shrubs for greenhouse ; large 
beautiful flowers, tender perennial, 1 
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CACTUS. 
Singular and beautifcl tender peren- 
nials, adapted for pot culture in the 
window or greenhouse; the flowers of 
some are very beautiful and the foliage 
of others very curious and interesting. - 
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BEGONIA. 
Magnificent flowering plants for pot cul- 
ture. The “tuberous rooted” varieties are 
becoming deservedly popular for garden 
bedding, flowering in the greatest profusion 
all summer. The individual florets will 
average from 6 to 9 inches in circumference, 
and are of allcolors. 1 foot. 
Tuberous Rooted, Single, Mixed ............... 
Tuberous Rooted, Double, Mixed...... Cees eeeine 25 
Tuberous Rooted, Striped, Mixed colors. (See cut.) 50 
Bex. Large ornamental leaves of dark green, bronze, gold, 
red, etc... 22... AOE eaad soba obo Jaca bau aaquecdansoo9S5009 25 
Scharffiana. New species with large thick leaves resembling 
emerald green velvet on the surface and deep purplish red 
underneath ; flowers, large, pure white....... vesceenece 
CALCEOLARIA. 
Gorgeous plants for greenhouse and window decoration $ 
the large, pocket-shaped flowers are borne in the greatest pro- 
fusion through spring and summer; colors, yellow, maroon, 
crimson, etc.; spotted and blotched in the most unique fashion. 
134 feet. (See cut.) 
Large Flowering, Spotted and Mottled Varieties, Mixed............. t 
Large Flowering, Self-colored, Mixed. Flowers not spotted or marked. ...... 25 
Vesuvius. Deep bloodscarlet; the blossoms are of large size and perfectlyformed... 50 
Rugosa, or Bedding Varieties, Mixed.........-..seeecee seen eens sicclesseleleisicinis 35 
CARNATION. 
Indispensable plants for both pot culture in the greenhouse, window garden and open 
ground culture insummer; of innumerable colorsand deliciousperfume. 1to2ft. (See cut.) 
Marguerite. Most abundant bloomers ; flowers very double, ranging through beautiful 
shades of reds, pinks, white, variegated, etc. Those sown in spring commence flowering tn WW 
early summer, and continue to bloom until checked by frost. They can be potted and a 
taken in the house and will flower abundantly throughout the winter, though, if intended Eas ) : 
specially for winter flowering, it will be better tosow laterin the season, (Seecut.)....15 si) we 
Bizarres, Choicest Double Mixed. Flakes, fancy and selfs.........se+.--eenee . 35 eS) es 
Perpetual, or Tree, Choice Double Mixed. Fine for winter flowering........ 35 / 
Picotee, Choice Double Mixed. Flowers either white or yellow, bordered with purple, 
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Le Favori, Double. Rosy carmine..... 25 Hermine, Double. Snow white....... 25 
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Grenadin. Habit dwarf and compact, brilliant double scarlet flowers, very early..........-..-seeees-es: 
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Double Mixed. A small percentage will come Single... .........ccceccceee cece cece e eens ceceeeenee eevee es © 
Imported collection of seeds of 6 finest double Carnations, separate, 50 cts., or 12 for $1.00. CARNATION, MARGUERITE. 
Refer to the Index (2d page Cover) for Flower Seeds you cannot readily find. 
