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PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK— FLOWER SEEDS 



A SELECTED LIST FOR SUMMER SOWING, OF 



HENDERSON'S PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS. 



The great charm of Perennials lies in their permanence. Once established they are a constant source of pleasure, and 

 among the most interesting plants in our gardens, presenting a variety of size, form and color so great as to fit them for almost 

 every conceivable purpose in the garden. Some may be made to thrive under most unkind conditions while others are adapted 

 to the most skilful cultivation. Many plants of this class, notably Antirrhinums, have been so greatly improved by hybridi- 

 zation during recent years, that they may now be had in varying height, and in almost every shade of color. A very large 

 proportion of the Perennial plants that may be grown from seed have great value as cut flowers, particularly so because of 

 their great substance, which enables them to stand up well long after cutting. In the matter of arrangement they offer an 

 almost endless choice. Some grow into majestic plants, which may stand as single specimens, others may be used for con- 

 spicuous dislpay in masses or clumps, while others are of great value as border plants. Notwithstanding their individual 

 charm, they are most effective when planted in a mixed border, where by arranging them according to height, color and 

 season of flowering, an attractive display may be had from the earliest days of spring, all through the summer, and even 

 after the first frosts herald the approach of winter. And so, week by week, as sure as the season revolves such a border 

 will present new charms and revive old ones, the beauty of it growing with ever-increasing interest. Perennials are 

 generally raised from seed sown from early spring to about August 1st, in the latitude of New York. Treated thus, they 

 make strong plants which may be planted in a permanent situation early enough in the fall to enable them to winter safely. 

 In some instances plants will flower the first year from seed if sown quite early, but nearly all require a year to reach their 

 best development. 



Hardy gardening is becoming more popular in America every year. To meet the increasing demand for seeds of peren- 

 nial plants we append a list of the leading sorts, which if sown this summer will produce plants that will flower next season. 

 Biennials grow from seed one year, bloom and die the next. Perennials last for several years, blooming annually from seed 

 after the first season. Cultural directions are printed on each packet. 



HENDERSON'S '-GARDEN BEAUTIFUL" COLLECTIONS. 



HENDERSON'S "GARDEN BEAUTIFUL" COLLECTION OF 



HARDY PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS 



FOR GARDENS, BORDERS AND GROUPS 



(These flower from seed the second year and thereafter.) 



4711 Collection of 25 Kinds, Enumerated Below, $1.00 1 Mailed , 



4712 Collection of 12 Kinds, Prefixed X for 50c. J Free 



Achillea, The Pearl. Double white flowers, borne profusely in summer. 

 XAlyssum Saxatile Compacta. Spring-blooming, hardy yellow Alyssum. 

 XAquilegia or Columbine, Large-Flowering Hybrids. Beautiful new colors- 

 XAsters, Hardy, Large-Flowering Hybrids. Improved Michaelmas Daisies. 



Canterbury Bells, Calycanthema, Mixed. The "Cup and Saucer" type. 



Candytuf i, Gibraltica. Rose and white hardy Candytuft. 



Carnation, Hardy Garden, Mixed Colors. Double fragrant flowers. 

 XCoreopsis Lanceolata, Harvest Moon. Large golden-yellow flowers. 

 XDelphinium, Large Single Hybrids, Mixed Colors. Perennial Larkspurs. 



Dianthus Plumarius, Double Mixed. The Pheasant's Eye or Grass Pinks. 

 XDigitalis Gloxinoides, Mixed. The finest strain of Foxglove, various colors. 



Gaillardia Grandiflora Maxima, Mixed. Flowers, red, yellow, etc. 

 XHollyhock, Extra Choice Double, Mixed Colors. Many beautiful colors. 



Lobelia, Hardy Hybrids, Mixed. Improved types of the Cardinal Flower. 



Pentstemon, Finest Mixed. Large Foxglove-like flowers of brilliant 

 colors. 

 XPhlox, Hardy Large-Flowering Hybrids, Mixed. Heads of large flowers. 



Platycodon Mariesi, Mixed Colors. Compact bushes with bell-shaped 

 flowers. 

 XPoppy, Hardy Oriental Hybrids, Mixed. Immense flowers, 6 inches 

 across. 



Pyrethrum, Large-Flowering Hybrids, Mixed. Single Daisy-like flowers. 

 XScabiosa Caucasica. Saucer shaped flowers, of lovely light blue. 



Stokesia Cyanea. The Hardy Cornflower Aster, blue flowers, 4 inches 

 across. 

 XSweet Rocket, Mixed Colors. Fragrant purple or white flowers. 

 XSweet William, Large-Flowering, Single, Mixed. Rich colors. 



Tritoma Uvaria Grandiflora (Red-Hot Poker). Spikes of fire-red flowers 



Wall-Flower. Double Large-Fiowenne M.'ied Colore Fragrant flowers 



HENDERS ON'S "GARDEN BEAUTIFUL' 

 COLLECTION OF SEEDS OF 



HARDY CLIMBING PLANTS 



(These are Perennials, flowering after the first 

 year.) 



4731 Collection of 8 Kinds, Enumerated 

 Below, 60 Cents. 



Ampelopsis Veitchii. The Japanese or Bos- 

 ton Ivy, clings to walls, etc. 30 ft. 



Aristolochia Sipho. Dutchman's Pipe Vine, 

 luxuriant climber. 30 feet. 



Asparagus Verticillatus. Feathery foliage, 

 scarlet berries. 10 feet. 



Bignonia Grandiflora. Trumpet Creeper 

 clusters of orange-red flowers. 40 ft. 



Clematis Paniculata. A mass of white star- 

 like flowers in autumn. 30 ft. 



Kudzu Vine. Grows rapidly; Pea-shaped, 

 purple flowers. 40 to 50 feet. 



Lathyrus Latifolius, Mixed Everlasting Pea. 

 Sweet Pea-like flowers. 6 to 8 ft. 



Wistaria Sinensis. Pendant clusters of blue 

 flowers. 25 to 40 feet. 



Henderson's 

 GARDEN GUIDE AND RECORD 



described on page 2 of cover 



Free with orders of $2.00 or over 



Includes Growing Flowers from Seeds Aid to 



Selection for Different Purposes. List ol 



Fragrant Flower? et< 



