From PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK 143 
Gladiolus Primulinus Hybrids 
This beautiful pe is a development of recent origin, being the result of crossin, 
ladiolus Primulinus discovered in South Africa, with many o: 
the wild species of d 
the various allied species and selected garden 
The predominating characteristics of these Hybrids are: extreme gracefulness, 
and profuseness of bloom, together with a most enchanting array of rich and 
artistic colors. 
Our select list contains the cream of latest offerings in this class. 
Ali. Fine lavender blue, slightly darker outside.........}$0.20 |$2.00 |$15.00 
Alice Tiplady. A grand Primulinus variety of a beautiful 
orange-saffron color...................++ 
Dorothy Wheeler. Same form and size as Alice Tiplady, 
but taller. Superb shade of pink. Easy forcing variety. . -15 | 1.50 | 12.00 
Hermione. Hooded flower of saffron-orange 
or more good sized flowers open at once. Exceptionally 
RISE so 6 (eee .15 | 1.50 | 12.00 
Maiden’s Blush. Exquisite blush pink, finely formed 
flowers on wiry stems. Very free flowering and exceed- 
graceful long spikes.......°5............. 
ingly early. Considered the best of 
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Myra. (See description and color plate, pages 
Souvenir. Most superb deep yellow self. Tall-stemmed, 
large hooded flowers facing forward, 4 to 6 open at the 
Pee NBL RR 15 | 1.50 | 12.00 
Mixture. A grand collection of popular tints; contains 
Oi eRe .08 .80 6.00 
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valuable seedlings.............2....-00.- 
Gladiolus in Mixtures 
All Large Size Flowering Bulbs—Not Seconds that 
are Sold at Lower Prices 
If by Parcel Post, add Postage at Zone Rates (average weight 10 lbs. per 100.) 
ozen lots sent Postpaid in U. S. 
Henderson’s Extra Choice Rainbow Mixture. Our best mix- 
ture. From named Gandavensis. Childsii and hybrid types. 
A well blended combination of all colors and shades.......... $0.60 | $4.50 
White and Light Varieties Mixed...................:..... .80 6.00 
Pink and Rose Colored Varieties Mixed.................. .80 6.00. 
Red and Scarlet Varieties Mixed......................... -80 6.00 
Yellow. Salmon and Orange Colored Mixed.............. .80 6.00 
Blue Hybrids Mixed.................. 0... e cece cece eee 1.00 one 
BREE oy niteAeuaiaah lean :80 6. 
*‘Childsii’” Hybrids Mixed............... 
Each | Doz. 
Speciosum or Lancifolium. The varieties of L. Speciosum or Lancifolium are per- 
haps the most popular lilies grown. They are easy of cultivation, and produce large 
flowers of delicate beauty on strong stems; height from 2 to 4 feet; blooming in 
August. (See illustration.) The varieties are: 
Speciosum Album. White................... 0... eee eeeeee SA TOrS BELA Goa tare eaeaceent ons $0.60 |$6.00 
Speciosum Rubrum (Reseum). White, shaded and spotted with rose and red..... .60 | 6.00 
Speciosum Melpomome. Rich, blood-crimson, heavily spotted............... ----| ,60 | 6.00 
Speciesum Henryi. (The Yellow Speciosum.) The flower stalks 3 to 5 feet high, 
carry 5 to 8 large flowers each, the color, a rich apricot-yellow lightly spotted with 
brown, and the shape and size of the flowers and the habit of growth has suggested 
the mmamemavellow SDeclosuimaen tay cies eile cece einai nel seeicletersetahey- 75 | 7.50 
Tigrinum Splendens. (Improved Tiger EE Werplarge pyramids of flowers, orange, 
igh loomistimvAugust hance eee elect .25 | 2.50 
eS CARON .15 | 1.507} 12.00 
Miranda. Same as Maiden’s Blush, but pale sulphur 
with a thin red line on lower petal. Turns almost white iealinsa aloe 
Kee BloomsninvAUgustacssscus cee ic ssl lemeeilnleaeie seielenee es .30 | 3.00 
“Lilies, by Adams,” is the title of the best American book on the subject. Price, $1.25, postpaid. 
varieties. 
Each | Doz. 100 
A Sah A ON -15 | 1.50 | 12.00 
tint. Five 
early pink 
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Doz. | 100 
Hardy Lilies (Lilium Vars.) 
Majestic and Charming in the Hardy Garden 
Lilies are stately and most beautiful bulbous plants esBroduciag large flowers of exquisite outline 
and varied coloring. They are hardy even in cold locations with pratechon: and usually surviving for 
many years. Ideal locations are in the shrubbery or herbaceous border where the roots are sheltered 
from the hot sun. Groups of 6 or more lilies of a kind, here and there, in such situations are most 
effective. Large isolated clumps or beds of the varieties Auratum, Henryi, Speciosum, Tigrinum, 
etc., are also very beautiful. They should be planted 6 to 8 inches below the surface in light soils, or 
4 to 5 inches below in heavy soils; in the latter case the bulbs should be surrounded by sand to facilitate 
rainage. 
Auratum. (The Golden Rayed Lily of Japan.) The flowers are pure white, thickly studded with 
crimson spots, while through the center of each petal runs a ¢lear golden band. Fully expanded, the 
flowers measure nearly a foot across and possess a most delicious fragrance. Season of bloom from 
June to October. Three to five feet. (See illusiration.) 
Extra size bulbs. Price, each 50c., doz. $5.00, per game er r i 
100 $35.00. Packed weight, 25 lbs. per 100. by ‘ ‘ar 
Longiflorum Giganteum. The well-known, beautiful 
snow white, fragrant, bard garden lily. Flowers 
trumpet-shaped, 6 to 8 inches long; height 14 to 
3 feet. Extra size Bulbs. Each -» doz. $5.00, 
per 100 $35.00. 
All bulbs listed on this page are delivered transportation paid in the U. S. or Possessions excepting Lilies and Gladiolus 
by the hundred. Order early. 
