PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK.— BULBS 



Rainbow Flower, Fleur de Lis.) 



"The Orchid of the Flower Garden." The flowers of this family are the ricbe t 

 and most varied in color of any hardy garden plants, and for cut flowers they are in- 

 valuable. An almost continuous display of bloom can be kept up by planting the fol- 

 lowing varieties. When grown in pots or frames for winter blooming, commence 

 with A lata and Histrio, which will bloom in December and January, then follow 

 Reticulata in February, then Bakeri, after which those in the open ground will com- 

 mence with Bakeri and Pavonia in April and May, followed by the Spanish in June, 

 then the English, then Germanica, the last in bloom being the K&mpferiva July and August. 



JAPAN IRIS. 



(Iris Katnpferi.) 

 The magnificence of these new Irises sur- 

 passes description. The flowers are of enor- 

 mous size, averaging from 6 to 8 inches across, 

 and of indescribable and charming hues and 

 colors, varying like watered silk in the sun- 

 light; the prevailing colors being white, crim- 

 son, rose, lilac, lavender, violet and blue. 

 Each flower usually representing several 

 shades, while a golden yellow blotch sur- 

 Tounded by a halo of bl e or violet at the base 

 of the petals, intensifies the wealth of colcring. 

 The Japan Tris is perfectly hardy, and flowers 

 in gieat profusion in July and August, and at- 

 tains greatest perfection if grown in moist soil, 

 •or if plentifully supplied with water while grow- 

 ing and flowering. Ready in Nov. (See cut.) 



Single Varieties of Iris K&mpferi. 

 Babylon. Extra large flowers of rich 



reddish purple. 

 C r a n ite ■ Purple ; spotted and flaked white 



with lilac centre. 

 Von Sieboldt. Deep pink with white 



veins. 

 Mirnge. Light pink, suffused with light 



blue towards centre. 

 Ondine. 1'ure white, shaded light blue 



towards centre, large flower. 

 Venus. Pure white. 



Double Varieties of Iris Kcempferi. 



Pure white, very large 



GERMAN IRIS. 



(Iris Germanica.) 

 This variety is the true " Fleur-de-Lis,'' the national flower of 

 France. They are perfectly hardy, thrive anywhere, grow and 

 bloom luxuriantly, particularly if plentifully supplied with water, 

 or if planted in moist situations, or on the banks of ponds, etc 

 Plants well established produce from 50 to 

 100 spikes of bloom, deliciously fragrant and 

 fine for cutting In beauty the flowers rival 

 the finest Orchids. Colors ranging through 

 richest yellows, intense purples, delicate 

 blues, soft mauves, beautiful claret reds, 

 whites, primroses and bronzes of every im- 

 aginable shade. (See cut.) 



(Ready in November.) 

 Dr. Bles Standards primrose, falls 



yellow, violet and maroon. 

 Hamlet- Standards bronze, falls heavily 



stained and penciled velvety purple. 

 Goliath. Standards lilac, falls bright 



blue, extra large. 

 Wiealba. Standards bronze red, falls 



violet. 

 Mad Chereau. Standards old gold, 



beautifully frilled, falls purple and 



white, fine. 

 Bachus. Standardsand tails both white 



edged with broad band of lavender blue. 

 Price for any of the above named sons, 



30c. each ; $3.00 per doz., or the extra 



set of 6 (1 each) for $1.50. 

 Mixed German Iris. Containing 



many beautiful varieties, 20c each; 



$3.00 per doz. 

 (If by mail, add 3c. each for postage.^ 



Jersey Belle. 



and fine. 

 Robert Craig. Satiny grey with violet veins; extra large flowers. 

 Blue Danube. Deep indigo blue, vialet shading: yellow centre; extra fine. 

 New York. Red maroon mottled with white; yellow centre. 

 Chameleon. Dark pink, striked and mottled with white. 

 Turban Light pink, shaded violet; purple centre. 

 Price for any of the above named varieties, 30c. each; $3.00 per doz.; if by mail addje. 



each for postage. 1 he entire set of 12 single and double, $3.00., or by mail, $3.50. 

 Price for Mixed Varieties- I-arge clumps, 20c. each; §2.00 per doz.; $10.00 per 



100. {A dd 5 <r. each if desired by ma ilfor postage.) Ins Germanica. 



6 at dozen rates, as at 100 rates, postage free except where noted. 



