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•PETER HENDERSON Ac CO., NEW YORK- 



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ABOUT 



FORWARDING 



PLANTS. 



ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. 



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, 1 5 to 18 inches high, $1.50 each; 12 to 15 inches 

 high, Sl.OO each. 



ACALYPHA SANDERIL 



Variously known as the " Chenille Plant," " Comet Plant," 

 etc., etc. It is very unique and highly ornamental. The 

 blooms are produced from the axil of every leaf. They are 

 cylindrical in shape, vary in length from a few inches to a foot, 

 drooping gracefuUv so that the plant looks as if festooned with 

 chenille tassels. The color is brilliant scarlet-crimson. Price, 

 15c. each, SI. 50 per do.T. 



ORNAMENTAL ASPARAGUS. 



fireenhouse 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 win- 

 dow, or on a pedestal in the sitting-room or to droop from 

 baskets; the fronds are frequently 4 feet lonT. a rich shade 

 of green, retaining their freshness for week- after being cut. 

 A fine house plant, as it withstands dry atmosphere. Price, 

 10c. each, Sl.OO per dozen. 



Plumosus Nanus. {Climbing Lace Fern.) Bright green leaves, 

 gracefully arched, and as finely woven as silken mesh, re- 

 ] taining their freshness for weeks when cut. Price, 10c. each. 

 ; $1.00 per dozen. 



Tenuissimu.s. Very fine, filmy foliage. A handsome climbing 

 plant. Price. 10c. each, Sl.OO per dozen. 



BEGONIAS, Flowering Sorts. 



Exceedingly useful plants for the garden or for pot culture 

 In the house. They are never out of bloom. 

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

 Argentea Guttata. Bronzy-green leaves. White flowers. 

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



dark green. 

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

 Metallica. Velvety foliage, rosy-white flowers. 

 Purity. Dwarf, compact habit, shining green leaves and a 



wealth of waxy-white flowers, both summer and winter. 

 Rubra Corallina. Dark coral color. Lar.ge clusters. 

 Saundersonii. Bright waxy-red. Very free flowering. 

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



purplish-red. A grand variety in every way. 

 Vernon. A splendid bedding variety, waxy-white and pink. 

 Vesuvius. A very charming variety, produces a wealth of 



scarlet-crimson flowers. 



Price, plants for winter blooming, 10c. each; set of 11 Begonias 

 for $1.00. 



BEGONIA REX. 



Valuable for the grand and varied markings of the leaves. 

 We have a varied collection, loc. each, $1.50 per dozen. 



Unless othenvise ordered we send all plants by express {buyer to pay 

 charges). Hardy shrubs, vines and hardy roses may be sent safely by freight. 

 but unless the shipment is a large one express is cheaper, quicker and safer. 

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

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

 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 bo.xes will now be carried at a reduction of 20 per cent, from the 

 regular merchandise rates. 



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

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



CHINESE AZALEAS.— See c«t below. 



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. 



Fine plants, 14 to 16 inches across, SI. 25 each S12.00 per dozen; 1:? to 14 inches, Sl.OO each, 

 $9.00 per dozen; 10 to 12 inches, 60c. each, $6.00 per dozen; Special. — Speciynen Plants, S3. 00 

 to $6.00 each. 



HARDY AZALEAS.— Assorted. 



Azalea Mollis. _ Fine plants, full of buds, can be supplied in distinct colors. Nothing is more 



attractive in the shrubbery than these. Price, 75c. each, S7.50 per dozen. 

 Azalea, Hardy Ghent. Fine plants about 12 inches across, full of buds, can be supplied in distinct 



colors. Price, 75c. each, $7.50 per doz. 

 Hardy Double Azaleas. {Azalea rustica fl. pi.) A new race of Azaleas. Strong plants, 12 to 15 



inches across. Price, Sl.OO each, 89.00 per dozen. 

 Azalea Amoena. Double rosy-red flowers; a compact-growing, very valuable variety. Price, 



first size, 75c. each, $7.50 per dozen; second size, 50c. each, $4.50 per doz. 



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