PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK.— BULBS FOR AUTUMN PLANTING. 



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 These are the Butterfly Tulips or 

 Mariposa Lilies of California, and 

 possess such delicacy and bril- 

 liancy of color that the most unob- 

 servant are struck Trith their char- 

 acteristic beauty. The flowers some- 

 what resemble a tulip in shape ; are of 

 many brilliant colors, ranging through 

 various shades of white, lilac, blue, crim- 

 son, yellow, etc., some being wonderfully 

 spotted, veined, edged or tipped with gold. 

 Planted in May in the open border they flower 

 in June and July. They also succeed admirably 

 •when grown in a cold frame, and form very handsome 

 specimens if grown six or eight in a five-inch pot for win- 

 ter flowering. {See cut.) 

 mixed Varieties. Containing many beautiful sorts. 3 for lOc, 30c. per doz., $2.25 



These are praised by all as the most exquisite of spring-flowering plants, and when grown 

 in quantities under shrubs the eiiect is strikingly beautiful. They iiroduce flower spikes 

 bearing ten to fifteen lovely Scilla-like flowers. They are perfectly hardy, and may be 

 planted as an edging to a bed or in clumps or masses, where they are doubly welcome, 

 flowering early in the season with the Snowdrops, and lasting a long time in perfection. 

 They will thrive well in any good garden soil, and are admirable for pot culture for winter 

 blooming in the house and for forcing for cut flowers. {See cut.) 



IiUCillse. Charming bright blue, with large, clear white centre. Select bulbs. 3 for lOc, 

 25c. per doz., $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1,000. 



Sardensis. Intense deep true Gentian blue ; in masses its brilliant color catches the eye 

 at a great distance. The flowers, though smaller than those of other Chionodoxas, are 

 more numerous. Select bulbs. 3 for lOc, 25c. per doz., $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1,000. 



Gigantea. A great acquisition, differing from all others 

 of this family by its unusually large flowers of lovely 

 lilac blue, with conspicuous white centre. Is thor- 

 oughly hardy, and a perfect gem for spring 

 decoration in masses in the garden, and 

 when grown in pots for winter flowering 

 it is beautifully effective. {See cut.) 

 Select bulbs. 3 for lOc, 30c. per 

 doz., $1.75 per 100, $15.00 per 

 1,000. 



Tmolusi. Very large flowers 

 of dark indigo blue. Select 

 bulbs. 3 for lOc, 30c. per 

 doz., $1.75 per 100. 





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The " Quamash " of the Indians. Perfectly hardy, thriving in sheltered and 

 partially shady situations ; very handsome and vahiable for flower borders; 

 the stout flower stalks gi'ow from 2 to 3 feet high and bear 20 or more large blue 

 ' ^ «t »t st st "t flowers, each 2 inches across. A large clump in bloom is very effective. The 

 flowers are fine for cutting, lasting for a long time in water. 3 for lOc, 30o. 

 per doz., $2.00 per 100. 



Well-known spring-blooming, stately, hardy border plants, 

 with clusters of immense pendent bell-shaped flowers sur- 

 mounted with a tuft of green leaves. They are very effective, 

 '«t*tftt«t *»t«t"itst*tst ^'^'l '^ 1^^* undisturbed for years they form gigantic and pictur- 

 esque groups of gorgeous colors. The variegated-leaved ones 

 are especially excellent, and also very effective for conservatory decoration among dwarf -growing 

 plants. {See cut.) 



Aurora. Red. 15c. each, $1.75 per doz. 



Cro-wn upon Crown. Several whorls of flowers one above the other. 20c. each, $2.00 per doz. 

 Sulphurea. Sulphur yellow, slightly striped red. 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. 



Golden Striped. {Folia Aurea Striata.) Rich green, striped with golden yellow ; the bright red 

 flowers are strikingly effective against the beautiful variegated foliage. This variety is of much 

 value for pot culture and forcing. {See cut.) 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. 

 JUixed Varieties. 15c. each, $1.50 per doz. 



Rrown impiinais. 



CEOWN IMPEKIAL (cOLDEN 



Six bulbs of one variety sold at dozen rates, 25 at 100 rates. Delivered free in United States, except where noted. 



