PETER HENDERSON & CO.'S CATALOGUE OF SEEDS. 



Portulaca, Golden Striped. A very distinct and striking new variety. The dowers 

 are a light straw color, with golden or orange stripes. This and the two preceding 

 varieties are decided acquisitions to this popular class of annuals. Per packet, 25 cents. 

 (The three varieties for 50 cents.) 



Scabiosa Candidissima Plena. — A variety of the well-known Scabiosa Candidissima, 

 with flowers about as double as those of the Dwarf Double Scabious. Being a profuse 

 bloomer, it will become popular for bouquets. As the seed offered has been saved from 

 the best double flowers only, a very satisfactory result may be expected. Per packet, 

 25 cents. 



Viscaria Elegans Picta Striata. A variety of the pretty Viscaria Eleg&nsPicta, in- 

 troduced a year or two ago. The flowers of this variety are rendered much more con- 

 spicuous, owing to the petals being striped with red. Per packet, 25 cents. 



Choice Flower Sssii 5 



AND OTHERS OF RECENT INTRODUCTION. 



Antirrhinum, Turner's extra choice mixed. Saved from the finest and most beau- 

 tifully flaked, mottled, and striped varieties in cultivation. Per packet, 25 cents. 



Aster, "Washington. There is no exaggeration in pronouncing this new race to be 

 one of the finest extant. It originates from the Victoria Aster, and is of similar, though 

 far more robust habit. The flowers, but particularly the centre one, are of larger 

 dimensions than those of the parent, and have the additional superiority of being of a 

 more globular form. The Washington Aster is unquestionably an immense improvement 

 in habit, size, and perfection of the flowers, and cannot fail to occupy the foremost rank 

 among the finest existing varieties. Mixed colors. Per packet, 25 cents. 



Aster, Goliath. The flowers of this class are of enormous dimensions, and of the 

 most perfect form. Unlike the Giant Emperor, which produces but few flowers, it 

 blooms profusely ; the plant is of strong robust habit. Five beautiful colors mixed. 

 Per packet, 25 cents. 



Amaranthus Thorleyi. This variety is one of the most valuable Amaranths yet 

 introduced. It is a cross between the Fountain Plant (A.salicifolius,) and the well-known 

 Joseph's Coat (A.tricolor,) possessing the graceful fountain-like appearance of the for- 

 mer, with the vivid coloring of the latter. Per packet^ 25 cents. 



Aquilegia Chrysantha. (The Golden Sparred Columbine.) This beautiful Columbine 

 was discovered many years ago, in the southern part of the Rocky Mountains, but has 

 only recently come into notice. It is a strong growing species, forming a bushy plant 

 about four feet in height, and bearing an abundance of flowers, of a bright yellow color, 

 which are freely produced all summer. It is a perennial easily raised from seed, and 

 perfectly hardy. Per packet, 23 cents. 



Carnation, extra choice Bizarre and Flake. These are saved from the finest stage 

 varieties, and will produce a fine assortment of superbly colored varieties, including flakes, 

 bizarres, and selfs. The Carnation is an indispensable plant in all gardens, for its varied 

 and richly colored flowers, and delicious aromatic perfume. Per packet, 50 cents. 



Carnation, Perpetual or Tree. From the best collection extant, and may be ex- 

 pected to produce beautiful new varieties, of various colors, and of the highest merit. 

 The beauty of these plants for winter decoration cannot be overrated. Per packet, 50 cts. 



Carnation, Monthly, fine double German, mixed. From named flowers. This 

 strain will produce many beautiful varieties. Per Packet, 25 cents. 



Calceolaria. Superb plants of highly ornamental character, and universal favorites 

 for the decoration of the greenhouse or conservatory. Our seed is saved from the 

 choicest kinds only. Per packet, 50 cents. 



Cineraria. Well-known favorite greenhouse and conservatory plants. Our seed is 

 saved from the finest varieties only. Per packet, 50 cents. 



Centaurea Candidissima (Bagusina). This invaluable decorative foliaged plant 

 is now too well-known and appreciated to require description. Per packet, 25 cents. 



Centaurea Gymnocarpa. An exceedingly beautiful variety, with elegant and finely 

 divided silvery foliage. Per packet, 25 cents. 



Celosia Japonica (yew Japanese Cockscomb). A new variety of great beauty from 

 Japan. The branches, from the root to the smallest leaf-vein, are scarlet or crimson ; 

 the combs are almost as delicately cut as ruffled lace, often in pyramidal masses, while 

 the colors are of the brightest description imaginable. Per packet, 25 cents. 



