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



FREESIA. 



Kefracta Alba. This is one of the most popular and charming 

 bulbs for pot culture, flowering in the winter and spring in the 

 conservatory or window garden. 6 or 8 bulbs should be planted 

 in a 4-inch pot. They force readily and can be had in bloom by 

 Christmas if desired, and by having a dozen or more pots started 

 in the cold frame they can be brought in at intervals, thereby 

 keeping up a continuous d isplay of bloom throughout the winter ; 

 the flowers are produced 6 to 8 on stems about 9 inches high, and 

 are particularly useful for cutting, remaining in good condition 

 kept in water for two weeks ; the flowers are pure white with a. 

 yellow blotched throat and are exquisitely fragrant. (See cut.) 

 Extra large bulbs, 2 for 5c, 20c. doz., $1.00 100. 



GLABI0LyS. 



Early-flowering - Hardy Varieties. 



(For autumn planting or winter forcing.) 

 These beautiful Early-flowering Gladiolus are greatly prized on 

 account of their blooming in June and July, if planted in the 

 autumn in dry soil and protected with a covering of about six 

 inches of straw, leaves or litter. If planted in cold frames they will 

 flower as early as May.vmd this is perhaps the better way in very 

 cold localities. These Sladiolus are also invaluable for flowering 

 in the greenhouse in pojs for winter bloom. Millions of them are 

 forced by florists for cut towers, and for this purpose they are par- 

 ticularly beautiful. The aolors and markings are very handsome, 

 and in other varieties softand delicate ; the bulbs can be kept dor- 

 mant until spring and than planted in open ground if preferred. 

 (Ready in November.) 



The Bride. (Colvillei Albk.) Very beautiful ; purest white. (See 

 cut.) 2 for 5c, 20c. dozen, $1.00 100, or by mail, $1.25. 



Mixed Early-flowering Hardy Gladiolus. 2 for 5c, 25c 

 doz., $1.20 1U0, or by mail, $1.50. 



FBEESIA BEFKACTA ALBA. 



GL0XINIAS. 



Most charming greenhouse plants, of dwarf habit. Their flowers 

 are produced in greatest profusion — often 3 to i inches across — and 

 are of the most exquisite and gorgeous colors, many of which are 

 magnificently Bpotted, mottled and blended. Under the commonest 

 culture they bloom continuously for months, and by starting at 

 intervals, a succession of their splendid flowers may be had nearly 

 the whole year round. They are also exceedingly useful if planted 

 out in a warm frame and shaded from the bright sun, for growing 

 for cut flowers during the summer months. 

 Mixed Varieties. (Ready in November.) 15c. each, $1.50 doz. 



GLADIOLUS, "THE BRIDE. 



HEWER0GALLIS. 



GLOXINIA. LABGE-FLOWEEING. 



(Day Lily.) 



Very ornamental hardy plants having elegant foliage and handsome flowers, they are of 



the easiest culture in any ordinary garden-soil, and form admirable clumps. The flowers 



are somewhat ephemeral, but are produced successively and in great abundance. Although 



perfectly hardy they bear forcing well in a temperature of 50 degrees. Height, 2 to 3 feet. 



(Ready in November.) Postage, 5c. each extra. 

 Plava. The old favorite " Yellow Day Lily." Flowers bright yellow, delicately perfumed. 

 15c. each, $1.50 dozen. Postage, 5c. each, extra. 



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



