PETER HENDERSON & CO.'S CATALOGUE OF SEEDS. 



Bismarck Larkspur. Red striped. This new race is intermediate between the Can- 

 delabrum and Emperor Larkspurs, both of which have become such general favorites. 

 In habit, the plants are similar to the last named, forming compact reversed pyramidal 

 specimens, which attain the convenient height of 9 to 10 inches ; the foliage is of a lighter 

 shade than that of other races. The Bismarck Larkspur constitutes a distinct new 

 section, and is alike constant in habit, and color of flower. Per packet, 25 cents. 



Dicentra Chrysantha. This very distinct and interesting Fumitory, is of erect, 

 rigid growth, from 2£ to 4 feet in height, with handsome glaucous Rue-like foliage, 

 twice or thrice pinnate, above which rises a branching panicle of erect golden yellow 

 flowers, each nearly an inch in length. It is sufficiently hardy for open ground in summer, 

 but requires a slight protection in winter. Per packet, 50 cents. 



Galactites Tomentosa. Among the plants remarkable for their ornamental foliage, 

 the Galactites Tomentosa deserves honorable mention. It is indigenous to the shores of 

 the Mediterranean, growing from two to three feet high, of erect branching habit, with 

 spiny divided foliage, prettily blotched with white, nearly smooth above, but very cot- 

 tony and white on the under surface. The stems and branches are terminated by soli- 

 tary flower heads of a pale purplish color. If sown as early as February, the plant 

 blooms the first season; but stronger specimens are obtained by sowing in autumn. Per 

 packet, 50 ceuts. 



Loasa Hispida. A highly interesting erect-growing species, attaining three feet in 

 height, and furnished with dark green pinnate leaves four to six inches long. The 

 flower-stalks, which are as much as two feet in length, produce a number of yellow and 

 white blossoms. Among the few species of Loasa at present existing, the L. hispida, 

 will certainly excite great interest. It is well adapted for pot culture. Per packet, 

 50 cents. 



Lychnis Haageana Nana Hybrida. These new dwarf Lychnis reach a height of 

 eight inches only , they are of an erect, stout, and very compact habit, and quite as 

 profuse bloomers as the taller varieties. Owing to the medium and uniform height of 

 the plants, the flowers, with which they are laden, are produced in such close proximity 

 to each other as to show off their rich firy color to particular advantage. Where 

 showy beds or riband borders are required, this very distinct novelty will be of great 

 use, and be found unusually effective. Per packet, 50 cents; 



Mentzelia Ornata. This very fine novelty may be popularly described as a robust 

 Bartonia-like plant two to four feet high, with sinuate-pinnatifid foliage, rough, like the 

 whole plant, with short barbed hairs, each branch bearing several white flowers four to 

 five inches in diameter, with ten spreading acute petals, and a large central tuft of 

 stamens from 200 to 300 in number. It is probably a biennial plant, and expands its 

 splendid sweet-scented flowers towards the close of the day. Per packet, 50 cents. 



Myosotis Alpestris Nana Caerulea. This charming dwarf blue Alpine Forget-me- 

 not attains a height of not more than four inches, and is of very compact habit. It 

 flowers quite as freely as the older kinds, and is perfectly constant in color. For bed- 

 ding purposes or marginal lines, as well as for forcing in pots, this new dwarf variety 

 will be found to be remarkably well adapted. Per packet, 50 cents. 



Myosotis Alpestris Nana Alba. A white variety of the preceding, resembling it in 

 all respects, except in the color of the flower, which is a pure white, making it a beau- 

 tiful contrast to the blue variety. Per packet, 50 cents. 



Pansy, "White Treasure. This valuable new variety, which we now offer for the 

 first time, is a real acquisition. It is a distinct pure white, with a very slightly marked 

 yellow eye, and is in every way superior to the common white Pansy, the flowers having 

 a transparent tinge, which makes it a bright contrast to the dull opaque of the old va- 

 riety. It is a vigorous grower, and blooms in profusion during the entire summer and 

 fall months. It can be relied upon to come true from seed. Per packet, 50 cents. 



Phlox Drummondi Bedmani. A very charming and beautiful new variety of this 

 splendid annual, having flowers of a delicate salmon tint. The flowers are large and 

 distinct, and the plant is of a dwarf and compact habit. Per packet, 25 cents. 



Phlox Drummondi Grandiflora Splendens. A new variety from Europe, which 

 promises, from the description wc have received, to be a very welcome addition. The 

 flowers are large bright scarlet, with a conspicuous white eye, the centre of which is 

 encircled with a well defined violet edge. Per packet, 50 cents. 



Portulaca Bedmani. A beautiful novelty in this popular and well-known annual. 

 The flowers are large, pure white, with a reddish purple eye. The foot stalk and branch- 

 es are dark red, and in striking contrast to the bright green foliage, and pure white 

 flowers. Per packet, 25 cents. 



Portulaca, New Pink. This is a great improvement on the common single Portu- 

 laca. The flowers and foliage being much larger, and the plant of more vigorous growth. 

 The individual flowers are nearly twice the size of the old variety, of a delicate pink 

 shade, and very pretty. Per packet, 25 cents. 



