PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK.— BULBS. 



SNOWDROPS. 



In the early spring months, there is nothing more beautiful than a sheet 

 of the snowy graceful blossoms of the Snowdrop. Beds and effects of 

 surpassing beauty may be arranged with Snowdrops in the centre, edged 

 with bright blie Scilla Sibirica, or Chionodoxa l.ucihse, or by interming- 

 ling them. When practical such plantings of the Snowdrop should be per- 

 manent. The Snowdrop and the Crocus when planted in alternate circles 

 are very effective and follow each other so closely, that no gap is left in 

 the succession. 



In beds of Tulips and Hyacinths, Snow- 

 drops a e very effective b tween the lines; 

 they flower while t lese bulbs are ju-t mov- 

 ing the surface, and when the flowers are 

 there remains an elegant groundwork 



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Used as an permanent edg- 

 ing and in masses on the 

 edges of lawns, nest'ing in 

 the grass they look charming 



Single Snowdrops, 



5C each; 20c. per doz.; 

 $1.50 per 100; $10.00 per 

 1000. (See Cut.) 



Double Snowdrops, 



5c. each; 30c. per doz.; 

 §3.00 per 100 ; $12.00 per 

 1000. 



Elwes' Giant Snow- 

 drop. One of the fin- 

 est of the genus, at least 

 three times the size of the 

 ordinary single Snowdrop, 

 flowers slightly marked 

 with green spots; very 

 fine for cutting and 

 slightly sweet scented. 

 5c. each; 30c. per doz.; 

 §2.00 per too ; $12.00 per 

 1000. (See Cut.) 



SPIREA or ASTILBE. 



J aponi Ca. Ready in November. The flowers are borne in large feathery 

 pamcles of white, and last a long time in bloom. Large quantities are 

 forced by florists, though a perfectly hardy herbaceous plant. This is un- 

 doubtly one of the most beautiful and g-aceful subjects grown, its foliage 

 and flowe s combined making it one of the finest gems for winter and spring 

 decoration in the house and conservatory, while for grace and elegance as 

 a cut flower it is unequalled. 15c. each; §1.50 per doz.; $8.00 per 100 ; 

 Postage, toc. fier root extra. 



New Large Flowering (Spirea (Astz/oe) J 'aponica nana compact a 

 imiltijlora.) This is a first-class novelty and we thoroughly recommend it. 

 In garden culture, it flowers freely during the summer, and is perfectly 

 hards*; but its great value is when growing in pots tor window and green- 

 house decoration, and it is indispensable for forcing, for cutting. Its merits 

 consists in compact growth, ample folige of bril iant green and iLs wonder- 

 fully free production of feathery white flowers borne in plume like panicles 

 of magnificent proportions, will entirely supersede the old variety as the in- 

 dividual flowers and sp*kes are twice the si e and much freer blooming. It 

 succeeds almost ever}' where and with everyone and is destined to extensive 

 popularity. As a florists' market plant and for forcing purposes it has a 

 great future before it. {See Cut.) Strong imported clumps ready in Nov- 

 ember. Price, 30c. each; $3.00 perdoz.; $15.00 per 100. Postage extra, 

 ioc. each. " 



Aurea Reticulata- Flowers pu e white in large clusters, foliage beau- 

 tiful green elegantly veined with yellow, very handsome. * 25c. each; §2.5 j 

 per doz. Postage extra per root ior. 



Spirea, J\ew Large flowering. 



STERNBERGIA. 



(Mt. Etna Lily, Lily of the Field.) 

 Lutea. One of ihe most charming and useful of all Autumual flowering 

 bulbs. The flowers, which are produced from September to November 

 use singly to a height of from three to sis inches, are pure vellow, 

 much like a Crocus, but larger and the petals more fleshy. They are 

 not only very hardy, but increase rapidly by the multiplication of off- 

 sets, rows planted with single bulbs speedily spreading out into lines 

 varying trom six inches to a foot in breadth of flowers and foliage. 

 Ec. each; 75 c. per doz.; $ s oo per 100. (See Cut.) 



p TRITELEIA. 



U n ITI O ra. (Spring Star Flo-aier.) A perfect little gem for either pot 

 cunure or for borders. Each bulb produces several p etty star-shaped 

 flowers, one to two inches across, of a delicate milky white suffused with 

 b.ue. and emits the perfume of primros.s. 5c. each ; 25c. per doz'.; 

 $1.00 per 100; $7.00 per 1000. 



G sold at dozen rates, 25 at 100 rates, postage free except where noted. 



