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PETER HEN PER SON &CO., NEW YORK- 



. . . THE . . 

 FLEECY-WHITE 



Fragrant Clematis 



(CLEMATIS 

 PANICULATA). 



NO written description, no picture in the limited space of a catalogue, can do justice to it. To see it in the 

 early fall, covering a porch, a trellis, an arbor, a fence, a boundary wall, a slope, or any other object where 

 it is planted, with amass of fleecy whiteness, exhaling its delicious, Hawthorn-like fragrance, is to admire 

 and want it. Even when the mass of starry flowers is gone, when the fleecy mantle of white has vanished for 

 another year, there is another phase of its beauty evident. Then is seen the thousands of silvery raw-silk-like, 

 feathery seed vessels hanging in graceful festoons and glistening in the sunlight. Its beauty is not alone in its 

 bloom and seed time; its refreshingly green foliage and its graceful habit lend it a beauty unmatched. Itwillgrow 

 fifteen to twenty feet in a season, it is insect-proof, it is perfectly hardy, it adapts itself to all situations, thrives 

 everywhere, and need only be seen to be admired. (See cut.) Price, strong plants, 15c. each, $1.50 per doz. 



Clematis Coccinea. Bright vermilion-scarlet; flowers cone-shaped. (See Large-Flowering Clematis, 

 offered on page 39.) 



Clematis Crispa. Flowers bell-shaped, purplish-blue, very fragrant. Price for each, 15c. ea., $1 .50 per doz. 



Boston Fern, nephrolepis bostomensb. . . . 



In well-grown specimens the fronds attain a length of 6 or 7 feet, like plumes arching overin every direction, 

 in a most graceful manner. It is a very fine plant for hanging pots or baskets on the piazza in summer and 

 conservatory or window in winter. Price, plants from 7-inch pots, §1.50 each ; 6-inch pots, $1.00 each ; 5-inch 

 pots, 60c. each, $5.00 per doz.; 4-inch pots, 35c. each, $3.50 per doz.; 3-ineh pots, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz. 



NEW FERN. NEPHROLEPIS ANNA FOSTER. . . . 



A promising new variety, a "sport" from the Boston Fern and entirely distinct from it. The contour of 

 the plant is more graceful and more compact, lighter and more of that airy grace which is so desirable in a Fern. 

 The tips of the pinnae are crested, which is its distinguishing characteristic, so that it might be called " The 

 Crested Boston Fern." It grows freely, propagates readily and is a very valuable addition to the race. Price, 

 plants from 5-inch pots, $1.00 each ; young plants, 35c. each. 



FRAGRANT CLEMATIS. 



ASSORTED FERNS. 



Ourcollection contains the 

 choicest, including the 

 "Maiden Hair" and best 

 basket and vasesorts. Price, 

 10c. each, $1.00 per doz., 

 $6.00 per 100. 



the new Ostrich-Plume Fern 



(NEPHROLEPIS PIERSONII). 



An entirely new form of the famous Boston Fern. The fronds grow in the 

 most luxuriant manner, the pinnae subdividing making miniature fronds, which 

 are superimposed on the main fronds, looking as if two or even three were con- 

 densed in one. They are graceful beyond description, feathery, plumy ; nothing 

 describes them better than Ostrich Plumes, which ".ey very much resemble. 

 The young miniature fronds are constantly developing a rich lush green on the 

 darker green ground of the main fronds, a charming contrast being thereby 

 produced. The habit of the plant is grace personified ; the fronds arch over in 

 wavy irregularity delightful to the eye. It was awarded three gold medals, the 

 Mass. and New York Horticultural Societies thus honoring it, also the Society 

 of American Florists. It has received the highest awards wherever exhibited 

 and is easily the most valuable plant introduced in many years. (See cut.) 



Price, strong plants, from 2-inch pots, well developed, 75c. each; 5-inch 

 pots, $1.50 each ; 6-inch pots, $2.00 each. 



JAPANESE GLOBE FERN. 



A unique and handsome ornament for the greenhouse, conserva- 

 tory or living-room window. The Japanese prepare this by fastening 

 the rhizomes of Davialla Bullata, around a ball of moss while in a 

 dormant condition. The plants we offer are growing now and are 

 ready for immediate decoration. Price, 75c. each. 



Globe Fern Stands. Made out of genuine Japanese bamboo, 

 handsomely spotted. Veryuseful to hold theGlobe Fern when seton 

 a table. Price, 25c. each. Globe Ferns and Stands sent by express 

 only — buyer to pay charges. 



GARDENIA FLORIDA. 



Caps Jessamine. The best of all Gardenias, and now much 

 sought after for boutonnieres. It is invaluable on account of its 

 sweetly fragrant, double white flowers. Price, large plants, well 

 branched, $1.00 each, $9.00 per doz. 



GENISTA RACEMOSUS. 



This beautiful plant well deserves the great popularity it has 

 gained. The drooping branches are covered with delicate sage-green 

 foliage, and every twig is tipped with a long raceme of exquisite, 

 pea-shaped blossoms of a pure canary color, almost hiding the foli- 

 age, and suggesting the name, "Fountain of Gold." Price, strong 

 plants from 5-inch pots, 50c. each, $4.50 per doz. 



GREVTLLEA ROBUSTA. 



A splendid decorative plant, much quicker growing than a. Palm, 

 and very effective, with its long, drooping, silky foliage, deeply cut, 

 like a large, growing Fern, or a pinuated-leaved Palm. Be sure and 

 try it for your window. It cannot be excelled. Price, strong plants, 

 15c. each, $1.50 per doz. 



GERANIUMS. 



We offer a fine collection of Geraniums for winter flowering, plants 

 propagated late in the spring and grown in pots duringtheeummer, 

 so that they should bloom profusely during the winter. We offer a 

 grand collection of the best sorts, both double and single. Price, 15c. 

 each, $1.50 per doz., $10.00per 100 ; set of 12 distinctsorts for $1.50. 



ASSORTED IVY-LEAVED GERANIUMS. 



We can also supply a good assortment of these useful winter- 

 flowering plants, embracing white, pink, rose, scarlet, rich red. 

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



HELIOTROPES. 



General favorites on account of their easy culture and delicious 

 vanilla-like fragrance. No collection of house plants is complete un- 

 less it contains some Heliotropes. We offer strong plants from 

 3-inch pots, which should bloom abundantly during the winter. 

 Price, 10c. each, $1.00 per doz. 



DOUBLE FUCHSIAS. 



Commandant Marehand. Rich purple corolla, red sepals. 

 Elm City. Deep plum color corolla, crimson sepals. 

 Genius. Light prune corolla, rich red sepals. 

 Mme. Bruant. Lilac-mauve, veined with rose, red sepals. 

 Mrs. E. C. Hill. Pure white corolla, red sepals. 

 Phenomenal. Dark plum color, crimson sepals. 

 Rozains Patrie. White, carmine sepals. 

 Royal Purple. Rich purple corolla, vermilion sepals. 

 Trophee. Violet-blue corolla, very dark red sepals. 



SINGLE FUCHSIAS. 



Black Prince. Corolla and sepals carmine. 

 Brilliant. Scarlet corolla, white sepals, very free. 

 Constancy. Carmine corolla, white sepals. 

 Lord Lyons. Deep purple corolla, red sepals. 

 Lottie. Carmine corolla, tender rose sepals. 

 Oriflamme. Prune corolla, crimson sepals. 

 Speciosa. Orange-scarlet corolla, white sepals. 

 Surprise. Pale magenta corolla, white sepals. 

 Price, 10c. each, set of 17 Fuchsias for $1.50. 



DOUBLE HOLLYHOCKS. 



Henderson'; Superb. This grand strain of 



Hollyhocks we have secured only after years 



of careful selection. We grow thousands of 



these, and select those that show the 



greatest perfection. 



Lavender, Purple, Crimson, White, 

 Salmon, Yellow, Rose, Pink, Blush, 

 Maroon, White, with Violet Centre. 

 Price, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz. 



CHRISTMAS (or Lobster) CACTUS 

 The genus Epiphyllum is a very use- 

 ful one for house culture. The plants 

 may be had in bloom from November to 

 March. They delight in a rich, well- 

 drained sandy soil, with plenty of fresh 

 air, water and sunlight, while growing 

 and blooming. The flowers are produced 

 at thetips of the fleshy leaves, drooping 

 over gracefully ; are mostly intense car- 

 mine.crimson, white. 25c.each,$2.50doz 



THE NEW OSTRICH-PLUME PERN, NEPHROLEPIS PIERSONII, 



