UO PETER HENDERSON &. CO.— PbANT DEPARTMBflT. 



ON THE PLATE OPPOSITE 



We illustrate three most 'useful and ornamental plants. 



THE FIRST IS 



THE HARDY CHINESE PTRipjlY VlflE 



(Ljciam C bine rise), 



A COUPLE of small branchlets of which, laden with its brilliant scarlet fruit and rich purple flowers, occupy the 

 upper portion of the Plate Opposite. The old-fashioned Matrimony Vine was a general favorite more than fifty 

 years ago, but in beauty of fiower, fruit and foliage it cannot compare with this superb variety. It is a- 

 <€> most vigorous hardy climbing plant when trained to an arbor, fastened to a fence, 

 attached to a tree, to the side of a house, the pillars of a piazza or in any location where a hardy vigorous climber is desired. 

 It sends out numerous side branches, so that it covers a great amount of space in a short time, and every new growth is at 

 onco covered with bright purple flowers which are succeeded by brilliant scarlet berries nearly an inch long, every branch 

 being loaded with them; the contrast between the glossy, dark green foliage and shining scarlet fruit is extremely beautiful, 

 surpassing Holly in appearance. It continues flowering <ind new berries are forming from late spring until frost The* 

 berries ripen in early autumn and remain on the vine late into, the winter. The number of our hardy vines which can be 

 grown without danger from frost in our Northern States is limited, and none are more beautiful than this or a,s easy of 

 culture. It will grow and thrive in any situation, either shade or bright sunlight* and will take root in any soil ; in fact, 

 nature has given it all the essentials for wide popularity. Valuable as it is for covering fences, etc., it is even more 

 desirable for clambering over stone walls, bare rocks or unsightly banks, covering them quickly with bright green foliage, 

 end later on rendering them objects of beauty with its wealth of scarlet berries and purple flowers. This splendid vine 

 was : illustrated and highly recommended in "Garden and Forest," one of the most conservative publications in the 

 horticultural press. 



Price, 1st size, extra strong plants, $1.00 each ; $9.00 per dozen. 



Young plants (which will bloom and fruit abundantly this year), 40c each ; 3 for $1.00 ; 7 for $2.00 ; 12 for $3.00- 



THE HARDY DOUBLE ENGLISH. VIOLET, 



HIGH occupies the centre of tbePiate Opposite, needs no words of praise to- introduce it to our customers. It 

 speaks for itself. Here we have a Violet entirely hardy, perfectly double, a deep violet 

 Color and most deliciously fragrant* It surpasses the well-known "Marie Louise" Violet in rich- 

 ness of color, being many shades darker, and far excels it in its delightful odor ; 1his is one of its greatest merits. It 

 is ent ! rely free from disease of any kind, will grow and -bloom in any garden and in any situation. It is entirely 

 hardy and can be left out in the open ground all winter. Nothing is more appropriate for cemetery plots than the 

 Hardy Double English Violet. Thousands have been prevented hitherto from planting double violet* 

 because the varieties offered were not hardy, but now this difficulty is overcome. 



Price, 1st size, large flowering clumps, 75c. each ; $7.50 per dozen. . 



Young plants for this season's blooming, 40c. each ; 3 for $1.00 ; 7 for $2.00 ; 12 for $3.00. 



THE VARIEGATED LEAF IHOOK FLOWER, 



J\ SMALL portion of which fills the lower portion of the Large Plate opposite, is one of the greatest acquisitions to our 

 *f\ list of summer cUmbing plants introduced in years The foliage is beautifully marked clear white and vivid green, 

 the flowers are identical with the famous Moonflower,*so that in beauty of flower and foliage it is without a rival. As it is 

 not- hardy, slips (or cuttings) should be taken from it in the fall and started in small pots, when they will make fine vines 

 for climbing around the window in a sitting-room ; trained to wires, strings or wooden trellis in the open ground it will 

 make a most attractive appearance even when out of bloom. 



Price, 1st size, extra strong plants, 60c each. 



Younjr plants, which will bloom this season, 40c. each ; 3 for $1.00 ; 7 for $2.00 ; 12 for $3.00. 



SPECIAL OFEER.— One each of the three useful plants described above and shown on the Plate, First Size, 

 $2.00 ; Second Size, $1.00. (If bought separately would cost $2.35 and $1.20 per set) 



