PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK— PLANT DEPARTMENT. 



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On • the • Back • CoVer • of • this • Catalogue 



We illustrate in colors a group of PALMS 



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and kindred plants which we call 



THE " mmm " collectio^^ of rpi^^is. 



These we offer at very low prices for the collection so as to induce our customers to procure them, believing that there is 

 nothing we offer which will give g'eater satisfaction for the money invested. These young Palms are easily grown into large 

 specimens, one year's growth increasing their value, four-fold at least. As some will no doubt want larger plants we offer them 

 ill two sizes, the larger size will make a fine display at once as they all show character leaves. We can send the second 

 size collection free by mail, if desired, but we advise that they be sent by express (buyer to pay charges) as in that case we can 

 send larger plants and will leave all the soil en the roots, an undoubted advantage. 1 he first size we cannot send by mail. 

 Below we give short descriptions of the plants. 



Grevillea Robusta. 



{TAe Silk Oak.) 

 A magnificent plant for decorative purposes, of rapid, easy 

 growth, finely cut foliage, rivalling a rare fern. The young 

 growths are a light bronze color, the tips being covered with 

 a soft down closely resembling raw silk, hence the name of 

 " Silk Oak." First size, 50c. each, second size, 25c. each. 



Latania Borbonica. 



(Fan Palm.) 



The typical Palm and recognized as being indispensable in 



every collection. The second size of this plant will not have 



the fan shaped — also called character leaves, they develop 



the second year. First size, 75c. each, second size, 25c. each. 



Areca Lutescens. 



{The Ostrich Feather Palm.) 

 One o( the grandest and most useful Palms in cultivation, 

 full of grace and beauty. First size, 75c. each, second size, 

 30c. each. 



Dracena Indivisa. 



( The Fountain Plant. ) 

 This plant is unsurpassed for hardiness in the house and 

 eminently fitted to contrast with palms and other decorative 

 plants. First size, 50c. each, second size, 25c. each. 



Kentia Belmoriana. 



(The Cu-iy Palm.) 

 The finest perhaps of all Palms for house culture, and very 

 beautiful in form. First size, 7;c. each, second size, 

 35c. each. 



Cyperus Aiternifolius. 



(The Umbrella Palm.) 

 Although, strictly speaking not a Palm, yet its habit and 

 appearance entitle it to a place among them. It is happily 

 styled " The Umbrella Palm" as the leaves radiate from the 

 stem and curve downward in graceful fashion. Of the easiest 

 culture, a beautiful living green and vi^i 11 prove satisfactory in 

 any collection. First size, 50c. each, second size, 25c. each. 



• e PRICES OF THE " WINDOW " COLLECTION OF PALMS. • » 



First size, strong Plants from 4 and 5 inch pots $2 75, (if bought separately would cost $3 75) 



Second size, " "' " 2 ana 3 " " i co, ( " " ,. .. j g,^ 



Pamphlet of instructions on the care of Palms in dwelling houses sent free to purchasers of either of the above collections. 



See Back Cover of Catalogue. The Palms described above are shown m colors there. 



