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



Cbionoboxa, or <5lor\> of tbe Snow* 



These are praised by all as the most exquisite of spring-flowering plants, and when grown 

 in quantities under shrubs the effect is strikingly beautiful. They produce flower spikes 

 bearing ten to fifteen lovely Scilla-like flowers. They are perfectly hardy, and zuay be 

 planted as an edging to a bed, or in clumps or masses, where they are doubly welcome, 

 flowering early in the season with the Snowdrops, and lasting a long time in perfection. 

 They will thrive well in any good garden soil, and are admirable for pot culture, for 

 winter blooming in the house and for forcing for cut flowers. (See cut.) 



Xiucillise. Charming bright blue with large clear white centre. 2 for 5c, 

 20c. doz., $1.00 100, $8.00 1,000. 



Sardensis. Intense deep true blue ; in masses its 

 brilliant color catches the eye at a great distance. 2 

 for 5c, 20c. doz., $1.25 100, $10.00 1,000. 



Gigantea. (New.) A great acquisition, differing from 

 all others of this family by its unusually large flowers 

 of lovely lilac blue with conspicuous white centre. 

 Is thoroughly hardy, and a perfect gem for spring 

 decoration in masses in the garden, and when grown 

 in pots for winter flowering it is beautifully effective. 

 (See cut.) 2 for 5c, 25c doz., $1.50 100, $12.00 1,000. 



Alleni. {New.) Similar to Gigantea, but with extra- 

 large flowers, often two inches across, and broader 

 foliage : very floriferous. 3 for 10c, 35c doz., 

 $2.50 100. 



Tmolusi. (New.) Tery large flowers of dark indigo 

 blue. 3 for 10c, 30c doz., $1.75 100. 



Camassia- 



CHIONODOXA GIGANTEA. 



The "Quamash" of the Indians; perfectly hardy, 

 thriving in sheltered and ! partially shady situations ; 

 very handsome and valuable for flower borders ; the 

 stout flower stalks grow from 2 to 3 feet high and bear 

 twenty or more large blue flowers, each two inches 

 across; a large clump in bloom is very effective; the 

 flowers are fine for cutting, lasting for a long time 

 in water. 3 for 10c, 25c doz., $1.50 100, or by mail, 

 $1.75 100. 



Crown Imperials* 



Well-known spring-blooming, stately, hardy border plants, with clusters of immense pendent bell- 

 shaped flowers surmounted with a tuft of green leaves. They are very effective, and if left undisturbed 

 for years they form gigantic and picturesque groups of gorgeous colors. The variegated-leaved ones are 

 especially excellent also for conservatory decoration among dwarf -growing plants. 



Add for postage 3c. each extra. 

 Lutea. Yellow. 20c. each, $2.00 doz. 

 Aurora. Ked. 15c. each, $1.50 doz. 



Crown upon Crown. Several whorls of flowers one above the other. 15c. each, $1.60 doz. 

 SulphTirea. Sulphur yellow, slightly striped red. 20c each, $2.00 doz. 



Golden Striped. (Folia Aurea Striata.) Rich green foliage, striped with golden yellow; the 

 bright red flowers are strikingly effective against the beautiful variegated foliage. This variety 

 is of much value for pot culture and forcing, and is worthy of extensive culture. (See cut.) 35c 

 each, $3.50 doz. 

 Mixed. 10c. each, $1.00 doz. Add for postage 3c. per bulb extra. 



Biel^tra* 



(Bleeding Heart or Lyre 

 Flower.) 



One of the most orna- 

 mentalof spring-flowering 

 plants, with elegant green 

 foliage and long drooping 

 racemes of pink and white 

 heart shapedfl owers. This 

 isdeemed one of the finest 

 of all hardy garden plants, 

 and is frequently forced 

 for greenhouse or conser- 

 vatory decoration. (Ready 

 in November.) 15c. each, 

 $1.50 100. Add for postage, 

 if desired by mail, 5c. extra 

 per root. 



DIELTTRA 6TECTABII.IS. 



GOLDEN STRIPED CROWN IMPFRTAl.. 



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



