PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK- 



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About 



Forwarding 



Plants. 



Unless otherwise ordered we send all plants by express {buyer to pay charges). 

 Hardy shrubs, vines and hardy roses may be sent safely by freight but un- 

 less the shipment is a large one express is cheaper, quicker and safer. Small 

 lots of Geraniums, Fuchsias, Small Palms, Begonias, Ferns, Violets, Perennials 

 Heliotropes and Primulas may be sent free by mail, if desired. We guaran- 

 tee the safe arrival of all plants sent by express. If in good condition when 

 received, our responsibility ceases, and if from inattention or other causes 

 they fail, and complaint is then made, we cannot replace them. Plants sent 

 other than by express are entirely at the risk of the purchaser. Under the 

 new ruling of the leading express companies, advocated and secured by us, 

 plants packed in closed boxes will now be carried at a reduction of about 20 

 per cent, from the regular merchandise rates. 



Special Notice. — The offer of free delivery made on Seeds and Bulbs does 

 not apply to plants except when sent by mail as noted above. 



CHINESE AZALEAS. 



ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. 



ACALYPHA MOSAICA. 



A handsome foliage plant having leaves wonderfully variegated 

 with shades of red, pink, bronze-green and yellow. Very effec- 

 tive in greenhouse and conservatory and valuable for out doors 

 in summer. Price, 15c. each, $1.50 per doz. 



ALLAMANDA HENDERSONII. 



A vigorous climbing plant suitable for green house, con- 

 servatory or sunny -window. Glossy green foliage and rich 

 golden yellow trumpet shaped flowers. Valuable for outdoor 

 culture in the south. Price, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. 



ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. 



(NORFOLK ISLAND PINE.) 



Sometimes called the " Christmas Tree Palm " and " Star 

 Palm." It has deep green feathery foliage arranged in whorls, 

 rising one above the other at regular distances. It is easily 

 grown in the house and is highly ornamental. (See cut.) Extra 

 fine plants, 20 to 24 inches high, $1.25 each; 12 to 15 inches 

 high, $1.00 each. 



ORNAMENTAL ASPARAGUS. 



Greenhouse climbing or drooping plants of rare beauty; they are 

 specially suited for window gardening. 



Sprengeri. A most desirable species; exceedingly useful and ornamental as a 

 pot plant to grow on a shelf in the window, or on a pedestal in the sitting- 

 room, or to droop from baskets; the fronds are frequently 4 feet long, a rich 

 shade of green, retaining their freshness for weeks after being cut. A fine 

 house plant, as it withstands dry atmosphere. Price, 5-inch pots, 35c. each, 

 $3.50 per doz.; 3-inch pots, 15c. each, $1.50 per doz.; 2-inch pots 10c. each 

 $1.00 per doz. 



Plumosus Nanus. (Climbing Lace Fern.) Bright green leaves, gracefully arched, 

 and as finely woven as silken mesh, retaining their freshness for weeks when cut. 

 Price, 3-inch pots, 15c. each, $1.50 per doz.; 2-inch pots, 10c. each, $1.00 per doz. 



No plant has increased in popularity during recent years with such amazing rapidity as the 

 Chinese Azalea. A few years ago the annual importation would hardly exceed twenty-five thou- 

 sand; to-day it probably reaches two hundred and fifty thousand. At Easter they are seen in 

 every church and in the windows of our finest residences. These cannot be mailed. 



VARIETIES. Mme. Van der Cruyssen, bright rose color; Vervaeniana, red and white; Mme. 

 Camille, white and red; Niobe, pure white; Deutsche Perle, early white; Empress of India, salmon 

 pink, white and carmine; Helen Thielman, rosv -carmine, Simon Mardner, deep rose. 



Fine plants, 14 to 16 inches across $1.25 each, $12.00 per doz.; 12 to 14 inches, $1.00 each, $9.00 

 per doz.; 10 to 12 inches, 60c. each, $6.00 per doz. (Ready about October 20.) 



BROWALLIA SPECIOSA MAJOR. 



The " Giant Browallia " (offered by some as Streptosolen). It is a grand plant for the winter 

 garden, blooming continuously. The flowers are a very rich indigo blue, fully two inches across, 

 fairly covering the plant. Valuable for cut flowers as they are borne on long graceful stems with 

 abundant foliage. Price, 15c. each, $1.50 doz. 



CAMELLIA JAPONICA. 



We offer fine bushy plants well branched and budded. They are about 2 ft. high, double white, 

 double pink, double red and double variegated. Not mailable. Price, $1.00 each; set of 4 for 

 $3 00 



CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 



We have a fine stock of plants in 5-inch pots, well-known sorts such as Polly Rose, Glory of the 

 Pacific, Goachers Crimson, Carrie, L. H. Cochet, Monrovia, Golden Glow, Madagascar, Queen of 

 Plumes, Col. D. Appleton, and pink, crimson and yellow Pompone varieties, which we offer, by ex- 

 press only, at 30c. each; set of 12 distinct sorts for $3.00. 



Special Notice. — Want of space in this catalogue will not permit us to list our full collection of 

 Chrysanthemums. We have in stock, however, mostly all the varieties offered in our spring 

 catalogue of " Everything for the Garden," and can supply them at the prices quoted therein. 



ASPIDISTRA. 



One of the most useful house plants. On account of its ability to thrive indoors 

 it has been frequently alluded to as " The Cast Iron Plant." 

 A. Lurida. Plain green leaves, $1.00 each. 



var. Marked green and white, $1.50 each. 



BEGONIAS. Flowering Sorts. 



Alba Picta. Dark green leaves, silvery spots. White flowers. 



Argentea Guttata. Bronzy-green leaves. White flowers. 



Bertha de C. Rocher. Bright reddish-pink flowers in drooping panicles 



Margaritae. Rich salmon-pink flowers, foliage deep bronze and dark green. 



Marjorie Daw. Flowers salmon-pink, a tall-growing variety. 



Metallica. Velvety foliage, rosy white flowers. 



Nitida. Pinkish-white flowers, large " elephant's ear " leaves. 



Otto Hacker. Bright red, large pendant clusters. 



Pink Erfordia. A very pretty variety bearing a profusion of satiny pink flowers 



Purity. Dwarf, compact habit, waxy-white flowers, both summer and winter 



Rubra (Corallina . Dark coral color. Large clusters. 



Red Erfordia. A compact bush, glossy blood-red flowers. 



Saundersonii. Bright waxy-red. Very free flowering. 



Thurstonii. Flowers rosy-white, foliage bronzy-green, reverse purplish-red 



Vernon. Brilliant crimson-scarlet flowers, dark green glossy foliage. 



Zulu King. The foliage turns blood red outdoors. Flowers deep crimson red 



Price, from 3-inch pots, 10c. each; set of 16 Begonias for $1.50. 

 BEGONIA REX. Valuable for the grand and varied markings of the leaves 



Price, 15c. each, $1.50 per doz. 



WINTER FLOWERING BEGONIAS. 



