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PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK 



PANCRATIUM 

 CALATHINTJM 



Henderaon's Double Dwarf Pearl Tuberose. 



This variety, introduced and named by us, has proven so 

 superior to the old tall double Tuberose that the latter has 

 been practically crowded out of existence. 



Henderson's Pearl Tuberose is of dwarf, stocky growth, the 

 flower spikes attaining a height of about 2 feet, and are com- 

 pactly filled for two-thirds of their length with very large, 

 perfectly double flowers, 1£ to 2 inches across, of nearly 

 twice the size of the old sort. The flowers have the waxy- 

 like substance of a Camellia, are glistening white and de- 

 liriously fragrant. The bulbs planted in the garden in May, 

 in warm, rich soil in a sunny position, flower with great cer- 

 tainty in the fall, when they are not only very decorative 

 but their agreeable perfume pervades their immediate neigh- 

 borhood. If early flowers are wanted, the bulbs may be 

 started in pots in the house from February to April, remov- 

 ing the plants to open ground when it is warm enough in 

 May. Price, extra large flowering bulba,i5c. each, 50c. per 

 doz., S3. 00 per 100 (delivered free in the U. S.), or if buyer 

 pays carriage, 35c. per doz., S2.00 per 100. 



TIGRIDIAS, or Shell Flowers. 



Extremely handsome summer-flowering bulbs, growing 

 about 2 feet high, producing large, gorgeous flowers, ex- 

 quisitely spotted, flowering very freely throughout the 

 summer. (See cut.) 



Conchiflora. Dark yellow, large red spots. 

 Pavonia Grandiflofa. Bright crimson; center mottled 



yellow. 

 Gfandiflora Alba. Pearly-white, with a yellow cup gor- 

 geously spotted with crimson. 

 Grandiflora Lilacea. Large-flowering lilac, with purple 



and white spots in center. 

 Grandiflora Rosea. Bright rose color. 

 Grandiflora Aurea. Pure deep golden-yellow. 

 Grandiflora Immaculata. Pure spotless white. 

 Tlgridias. Mixed Colors. 



Price for any of the above Tigridias, 6c. each, 60c. per doz., 

 $4.60 per 100. 



PANCRATIU 

 CALATHINUM. 



Handsome clusters of large, striking, very 

 fragrant, pearly-white flowers. Bulbs should 

 be kept warm and dry. and planted out in 

 the middle of May. They will then com- 

 mence flowering in July. It is also admirably 

 adapted for pot culture, and can be forced 

 into flower in 6 to 8 weeks' time. Price, 25c. 

 each, S2.50 per doz. 



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EARLY-FLOWERING BRANCHING 



Mexican Tuberose. 



A single white Tuberose. The flower spikes are 

 very large and evenly filled; it commences to flower 

 in July and August, throwing from two to five 

 flower stems from a single bulb. The petals 

 recurve graceful]}-, which adds greatly to the size of 

 the individual flower ; it is entirely free from the 

 brown tint common to the old sort on the back of 

 the petals, being of the purest waxy-white, making it 

 most valuable for cut flowers. When first seen it 

 might be said to resemble a Stephanotis, or some 

 species of Jessamine, as much as a Tuberose, both in 

 appearance and fragrance, for the odor is less heavy 

 than that of the ordinarv Tuberose. (See cut.) Price, 

 10c. each. S1.00 per doz., S7.00 per 100, delivered 

 free in TJ. S. 



Tuberose, "SILVER LEAF." 



Showy and effective, even when not in bloom, the 

 foliage being distinctly striped white and green. 

 Each bulb frequently throws up two or more spikes, 

 3 to 4 feet high, each bearing from 25 to 40 pure white, 

 waxy flowers, much like an orange flower or Stephan- 

 otis, with a delicate and enchanting perfume. They 

 flower several weeks earlier than double Tuberoses, 

 and the bulbs bloom year after year. Price (deliv- 

 ered free in U.S.), 7c. each, 75c. per doz., So. 00 per 100. 



TIGRIDIA 



Dwarf bulbous plants, very effective for 



planting out in masses in May. flowering in 



great profusion during the summer and fall. 



They arc also most suitable for pot culture. 



1 foot high. (Sec cut.) 



Atamasco. White, suffused with flesh-color; 

 h:ir<lv. Price, 3c. each, 30c. per doz., $2.00 

 per 100. 

 Candida. Fall -blooming; large - flowering, pure 

 white. Prior, 3c. each, 30c. per doz. $2.00 per 100. 

 Rosea. Large flowers. 3 to 4 inches across, of the most exquisite 

 rose-pink. Price, 5c. each. 50c. per doz., S3. 00 per 100. 

 Vercunda. Summer-blooming, white flowers as large as those of 

 Z. rosea. Price, 5c. each, 50c. doz., S3. 00 per 100. 



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