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



HNEMONES. 



Highly ornamental spring and summer flowering plants, having both single and 

 double flowers, the colors of which are wonderfully beautiful, running through all 

 shades of blue, scarlet, rose, white, lavender, etc. When grown in masses they are 

 brilliant in the extreme. If the flowers are wanted in succession from spring to 

 fall, the roots should be planted in pots or cold frames in the fall for spring bloom- 

 ing, and another lot in the same way towards spring for summer, and another lot 

 in the open ground in May for autumn flowering. The latter planting should be in 

 a partially shaded situation where the ground is moist. Anemones are also splen- 

 did for pot culture, for flowering in the house or conservatory during winter. 

 Anemone, Double Poppy Flowered. (Coronariafl.pl.) The flowers of this 

 class are very double, and are surrounded at the base with large guard petals re- 

 sembling a double Hollyhock ; for cutting purposes they are grand, and we know 

 of no class of plants with more gorgeous colors, two or three colors usually being 

 blended in the flowers of each variety. Mixed colors. 3 for 10c, 25c. doz., $1.50 

 100, or by mail, $1.65. 

 Single Poppy Plowered. (Coronaria.) These handsome single Anemones have 

 large, beautiful, saucer-shaped, poppy -like blossoms, and during mild seasons, or 

 in the sheltered situations, are flowering continuously throughout the winter, 

 spring and early summer. Mixed colors. 2 for 5c, 20c doz., $1.00 100, or by 

 mail, $1.15. 

 Fulg'ens. The rich, dazzling scarlet flowers and light, elegant growth render it 

 the most attractive flower of spring. It is invaluable for cutting, as it lasts a long 

 time in water. {See cut.) 3 for 10c, 35c doz., $2.50 100, or by mail, $2.75. 



ANEMONE BLKNDH, 



DEEP BLUE AND BLUE TO WHITE. 



A new variety, discovered in Asia Minor, and it has proved to be a perfect gem. A 

 tr jly charming spring flower^as early as the Snowdrop and Snowflake.and it brightens 

 our borders with flowers long after these are past. It is the earliest and largest flow- 

 ered of the spring-blooming Anemones, and among the most beautiful and desirable 

 of all the ornaments of the hardy spring garden. A lot are now (March 7) in full 

 bloom, and when fully opened on a bright, sunny forenoon are exceedingly beauti- 

 ful. No two are exactly alike, but comprise almost all possible shades, from pure 

 white to deep cerulean blue, and some of the flowers have a large and clearly defined 

 pure white centre. The flowers are 1 ii inches across. It is a lovely variety and as 

 hardy as a rock. It spreads itself in large clumps, grows freely, and 

 needs no special care or attention. It should be planted deeply in 

 light, sandy soil. If potted at intervals from August to September, and 

 housed afterwards in the greenhouse, they may be had in flower from 

 November to February. 3 for 10c, 35c doz., $2.50 100. 



ANEMONE FULGENS. 



HHRDY HNEMONES. 



These are beautiful for permanent situations, where they soon form 

 large clumps of great beauty when in bloom ; a situation partially 

 shaded suits them to perfection. 



Hepatica AngTllosa. (Ready in November.) One of the finest spring- 

 blooming varieties ; it is a vigorous grower and blooms profusely ; 

 large sky-blue flowers on stalks 6 to 9 inches high. 15c. each, $1.50 doz. Post- 

 age, 5c. each extra. 



Apennina. (Ready in November.) Beautiful rich blue flowers, as large as a 

 fifty-cent piece, elegantly cut foliage ; it blooms profusely in early spring, also 

 beautiful grown in pots. }i foot. 3 for 10c, 25c. doz., $1.50100, or by mail, $1.76. 



BHBIHNK. 



A charming genus, with leaves of the darkest green, thickly covered with downy 

 hairs, and bearing showy spikes of flowers, characterized by their rich self-colors, 

 or the striking contrast of very distinct hues in the same flower. They vary in 

 color from the richest carmine to the brightest blue, many of them being sweet- 

 scented. As they are not hardy north of Washington, should have the protection 

 of a cold frame. They are very successfully grown in pots. Five or six bulbs in 

 a five-inch pot make lovely and useful specimens. Height, 6 to 9 inches. 

 Mixed Varieties. 3 for 10c, 35c doz., $2.50 100. 



BRODI/EA. 



BBODISi OOCCINEA. (FIBE-CBACKER PLANT.) 



Showy, half-hardy California bulbs, with lovely umbels or clusters of red, blue 

 or white tubular flowers, borne on stems one to two feet high. They are easily 

 forced, and may be grown in the greenhouse or cold frame, or if planted out in 

 spring in clumps or masses they flower very freely in June or July. 

 Price for any of the following named varieties (except Volubilis), 5 c. each, 60c doz. 

 Capitata. Early ; large heads, lavender color. 



Coccinea. " The Floral Fire-Cracker Plant. " Crimson, tipped green. (See cut.) 

 Congesta. Late ; violet purple, large heads. 

 Grandiflora. Dark purple, waxy flowers. 



Ixioides. Umbels of 20 or more flowers ; yellow, banded brown. 

 Eaxa. (Blue Milla; Ithuriel's Spear.) Splendid; umbels of 40 to 60 tubular 



flowers, Hi inches long ; blue, shaded to Tyrian purple. 

 Lactea. White flowers, banded green. 



Peduncularis. Umbels frequently 24 inches across ; waxy porcelain white. 

 Stellaris. Very handsome ; rich purple flowers, with white centres. 

 Volubilis. (Twining Hyacinth.) A unique novelty ; delicate rose pink. When 



in bud, the stems commence to twine and often reach 6 feet by the time the 



flower unfolds. 15c. each, $1.60 doz. 

 Mixed Varieties. Containing many beautiful colors. 3 for 10c, 36c. doz., 



$2.50 100. 



6 sold at dozen rates, 25 at 100 rates. Postage free, except where noted. 



