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



SCHIZOSTYLIS. 



{Kaffir Lily, or Crimson Flag.) 

 Coccinea. A very pretty, half-hardy bulbous plant ; the leaves are neat and glossy and the flowers are 

 rosy scarlet, borne on tall spikes ; the bulbs are usually planted out in spring, and in the autumn the 

 plants are lifted, potted and brought into the conservatory, where it will bloom for months ; the more 

 flowers are cut from it the more spikes are produced. 3 for 10c, 30c. doz., $2.00 100. 



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 blue Scilla Sibirica, or Chionodoxa Lucilias, or by intermingling them. When practical, 

 such plantings of the Snowdrop should be permanent. 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, Snowdrops are very effective between the lines ; they flower while these 

 bulbs are just moving the surface, and when the flowers are over there remains an elegant groundwork of 

 green foliage. Used as a permanent edging, and in masses on the edges of lawns, nestling in the grass, they 

 look charming. 

 Single Snowdrops. 3 for oc, 15c. doz., $1.00 100, $7.00 1,000. 



Double Snowdrops. 3 for 

 10c, 25c. doz., $1.75 100. 



Ulwes' Giant Snowdrop. 

 One of the finest of the genus, 

 at least three times the size of 

 the ordinary single Snowdrop; 

 flowers slightly marked with 

 green spots ; very fine for cut- 

 ting and slightly sweet- 

 scented. (See cut.) 3 for 5c, 

 15c. doz., $1.00 100, $7.00 

 $1,000. 



SPARAX/S. 



Exceedingly large and beauti- 

 ful blooms about two inches 

 across, of the most telling com- 

 binations and of the brightest 

 shades of color, certain to please 

 even the most fastidious ; they 

 are tigered, blotched, spotted, 

 streaked and flushed in the most 

 diverse and pleasing manner. 

 They are not hardy, but do ex- 

 ceptionally well when grown in 

 the conservatory or house in 

 pots, or in cold frames. (Seecut.) 

 Mixed Varieties. 2 for 5c, 



20c doz., $1.25 100. 





SPIB.EA, NEW LARGE-FLOWERING 



SPIR/EA, or ASTILBE. 



Japonica. (Ready in November.) The flowers are borne in large, feathery 

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

 by florists, though a perfectly hardy herbaceous plant. This is undoubtedly 

 one of the most beautiful and graceful subjects grown, its foliage and 

 flowers combined making it one of the finest gems for winter and spring dec- 

 oration in the house and conservatory, while for grace and elegance as a cut 

 flower it is unequaled. 10c each, $1.00 doz., $6.00 100. Postage, 10c. per root 

 extra. 



Aurea Reticulata. Flowers pure white, in large clusters, foliage beautiful 

 green, elegantly veined with yellow ; very handsome. 15c. each, $1.50 doz. 

 Postage, extra, per root, 10c. 



New Large -flowering'. In garden culture, it flowers freely during the 

 summer, and is perfectly hardy ; but its great value is when gromi in pots 

 for window and greenhouse decoration, and it is indispensable for forcing 

 for cutting. Its merits consist in compact growth, ample foliage of brilliant 

 green, and its wonderfully free production of feathery white flowers, borne 

 in plume-like panicles of magnificent proportions; will entirely supersede 

 the original variety, as the individual flowers and spikes are twice the size 

 and much freer blooming. It succeeds almost everywhere and with every 

 one, 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 November. 15c each, $1.50 doz. Postage, extra, 10c. each. 



SPRING COLCHICUM. 



(Bulbocodium Yernum, or Meadow Saffron.) 



A charming, early, spring-blooming plant, in flower two weeks before the 

 Crocus. Producing masses of rose-purple flowers, very beautiful for edgings 

 and patches here and there, breaking up through the snow in juxtaposition 

 with Snowdrops, it is a charming sight ; clumps of them dug up and potted in 

 the winter and placed in a sunny window will soon be a mass of bloom. 3 

 for 10c, 25c. doz., $1.50 100 ; by mail, $1.75 100. 



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



