P PETER HENDERSON ft; CO., MEW YORK 



101 



Primula Obconica. 



Large Fringed Hybrids. 

 These "Ever-flowering Primroses" produce 



trusses of large fringed -edge flowers nearly 



double the size of the old type and containing 



several colors, including lavender, blush-pink, 



white, rose, etc.; favorite pet plants for house 



and conservatory. Mixed Colors. . ..Pkt. 15c. 



Oculata. New dark-eyed sorts 15c. 



Hew Primula Obconica Gigantea. The Chinese 

 primroses will have to look to their laurels 

 for this new giant obconica race is looming 

 up in size of flowers, many of them measur- 

 ing 1* inches across, equaling in dimensions 

 those of their Chinese rivals, with the added 

 merit of being easier grown and having a lon- 

 ger duration of bloom. Several colors in mix- 

 ture; white, crimson, rose, violet, lilac, pink-eyed 

 sorts, etc Pkt. 25c 



HARDY BLUE PRIMROSE. 



A beautiful blue flowered type of the popular old English yellow 

 primrose. Equally as hardy, and a fitting companion for naturaliz- 

 ing in wild, partially shaded nooks among shrubs or for planting 

 either in turf or the herbaceous border Pkt .25c. 



RICINUS OR CASTOR OIL PLANT. 



Xoble foliage plants of luxuriant and rapid growth, attaining a 

 height of from 5 to 10 feet, producing large palm-like leaves about 3 

 feet across, of majestic sub-tropical effect; grown either as specimens 

 or in groups. (See cut.) 



Ricinus Panormitanus. A cross between Ricinus Cambodgensis and 

 Zanzibariensis gave birth to this splendid hybrid, which inherits its 

 color from the former, and from the latter its gigantic dimensions. 

 Thus the stem and stalks at an early age are covered with a blue 

 bloom, becoming later on quite dark, while the leaves measure 2 l /i 

 to 3 feet in diameter. The plant has a noble, upright habit and 

 when fully developed forms a huge symmetrical bush of wonderfully 

 ornamental aspect, where large specimen plants are required . Pkt. 10c. 

 Bismarkiana. A new hybrid, and one of the most decorative of 

 ornamental foliage plants; vigorous grower; large dark green leaves 

 tinged with metallic bronze and ribbed purple; stalk and leaf 



stems almost black, ribbed silvery- white Pkt. 10c 



(For our complete list of Ricinus, see page 117.) 



Cross-Bred French Rose Seed. 



These new hybrids grow vigorously and commence flowering in 6 

 months' time from seed; the following year, the plants, being larger, 

 yield a greater quantity of flowers; but their prime is not reached until 

 the third season, when they bloom in astonishing prodigality all summer 

 long and continue to do so thereafter for years. The plants form 

 robust bushes, and are hardy, with slight protection, in cold climates; 

 about 80 per cent, of them produce large double flowers of all col- 

 ors and shades known in Roses, excepting yellow; they are, more 

 over, delightfully fragrant. Suitable either for garden or pot 

 culture Pkt. 25c. 



PORTULACA. 



Brilliant garden annuals, 6 inches high, luxuriating in warm situations, 

 and blooming profusely from early summer to autumn. For low beds and 

 masses of color, from spring until frost, they are indispensable; colors range 

 through innumerable shades of red, yellow, pink, striped, white, etc. 



Single Mixed Per oz., 40c, Pkt. 5c. 



DOUBLE PORTULACA, mixed colors. These make perfectly gorgeous masses 

 of color; the flowers of the double sorts are like little roses. 



Per 1,000 seeds, 25c, Pkt. 10c. 

 Collection of double Portulacas, 12 separate colors 75c. 



HENDERSON'S SUPERIOR 



GIANT FRINGED CHINESE PRIMROSES. 



Chinese Primroses are among our finest winter and spring blooming pot 

 plants; of healthy, sturdy growth, 8 to 12 inches high, and free from insects; 

 while they produce for weeks large trusses of flowers, which, in our new Giant 

 varieties, average from 4J^ to 6 inches in circumference. 



Giant, Single White Pkt. 25c. I Giant, Single Crimson Pkt. 25c. 



Pink 25c " " Blue 25c. 



" " Rose-Red 25c. I " " Salmon-Orange 50c. 



" " Mixed Colors 25c. 



Per 100 seeds, 50c; Pkt. 25c 

 The Duchess. A new variety having sensational coloring; the center star of 

 yellow is ringed with carmine- rose, which tones off to pink, then blush, which 



fades into the white border Pkt. 25c. 



Giant, Double Mixed Colors 50c. 



New Giant Star Primroses. 



(Primula Stellata Hybrida Gigantea. J 



This distinct and beautiful type should be better known, for it is an un- 

 rivaled winter and spring flowering pot plant and for table decoration unique 

 and effective. The attractive dark foliage on purple stems makes a striking 

 contrast to the innumerable star-shaped flowers borne in graceful pyramidal 

 clusters. The flowers of this new type are much larger than the old 

 type stellatas and of greater substance. 



Giant White Star Primroses, pure white, massive flowers. .Pkt. 25c. 



Red Star Primroses, carmine-red, beautiful 25c. 



" Star Primroses, mixed colors 25c. 



PRIMULA JAPONICA 

 HYBRIDS. 



These grand, new Japan Primroses are perfectly hardy — 



forming stately, robust plants that carry large trusses of 



bloom standing 3 to 3)4 feet above the ground. The effect 



when in bloom is most striking, and they last a long time 



in flower. The colors range from pure white through shades 



of pink to deep crimson. They are certainly the brightest 



and most magnificent of all the hardy primulas. The plants 



partly die down during the winter, but start in to growth 



again in the spring. A cool, moist soil suits them best. Pkt. 25c. 



We Deliver Free in the U. S., ,0 7?^^^^^.°^" all Vegetable and Flower Seeds, and Books oSSSLT^S. 



