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



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CHIONODOXi, or Glory of the SnoW 



These are praised by all as the most exquisite of spring-flowering 

 plants, and when grown in quantities under shrubs the effect is strik- 

 ingly beautiful. They produce flower spikes bear- 

 ing ten to fifteen lovely Scilla-like flowers. They 

 are perfectly hardy, and may be planted as an 

 edging lo 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 cul- 

 ture for winter blooming in the house and foi 

 forcing for cut flowers. (Seecui.) 



Lucillas. Charming bright blue, with large 

 clear white centre. Select bulbs. 2 for 5c., 20c 

 per doz., 85c. per 100, or by mail, |1.00 per 100. 



Sardensis. Intense deep true Gentian blue 

 in masses its brilliant color catches the eye at a 

 great distance, 'i'he flowers, though smaller 

 than those of othf r Chionodoxas, are more nu 

 merous. Select I ulbs. 2 for 5c., 20c. per doz.. 

 §1.00 per 100, or by mail, §1.15 per 100. 



Cigantea. A great acquisition, differing fron: 

 all others of this family by its unusually large 

 flowers of lovely lilac blue, with conspicuous 

 white centre. Is thoroughly hardy, and a per- 

 fect gem for spring decoration in masses in the 

 garden, and when grown in pots for winter flow- 

 ering it is beautifully effective. tSee cut.) Se- 

 lect bulbs. 2 for 5c., 20c. per doz., |1.00 per 100 

 or by mail, $1.15 per 100. 



Tmolusi. {New.) Very large flowers of dari 

 indigo blue. Select bulbs. 3 for lOc, 25c. per 

 doz., $1.50 per 100, or by mail, |1.65 per 100. 



CHIONODOXA GIGANTEA. 



CALOCHORTUS. 



These are the Butterfly Tulifisor Mariposa Lilies oi California and pos- 

 sess such delicacy and brilliancy of color that the most unobservant are 

 •struck with their characteristic beauty. The flowers somewhat resem- 

 ble a tulip in shape ; are of many brilliant colors, ranging through vari- 

 ous shades of white, lilac, blue, crimson, yellow, etc., some being won- 

 derfully spotted, veined, edged or tipped with gold. Planted in May in 

 the open border, they flower in June and July. They also succeed ad- 

 mirably when grown in a cold frame, and form very handsome speci- 

 mens if grown six or 

 J^v eight in a five-inch pot 



\ 'v)^^ ^°^ winter flowering. 



\-^C-KF./'n^\\'^^khf/WmM Wxed varieties. 



■ J-^v-'^T \ ^ ^?^J^^^^^«Jliii' Containing many 



iu, ■^ V), Vjii ,:>, /— -^r^ix -W B^^ ^^^^^fs. beautiful sorts. 3 for 



(T # V TSKfc.^^iS^^K.^^B^K' lOc., 30c. per doz., $3.25 



CAMASSIA. 



The " Quamash " ot 

 of the Indians; perfect- 

 ly hardy, thriving in 

 sheltered and partially 

 shady situations; very 

 handsome and valuable 

 for flower borders; the 

 stout flower stalks grow 

 from 2 to 3 feet high and 

 bear twenty or more 

 large blue 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, 25c. 

 per doz., $1.50 per 100, 

 oy by mail, $1.75 per 100. 



CALOCHORTUS 



THE 



BUTTERFLY TULIP, 



OR 



MARIPOSA LILY OF 



CALIFORNIA. 



-^^^•^CRINUM KIRKII. 



CRINUM KIRKU. 



(Ready in November.) 



Very handsome bulbous plants for either pot culture, in the greenhouse or open 

 ground plantmg in the summer months. This magnificent variety produces flowers of 

 the greatest beauty. Usually two flower stalks of dark purplish color are sent up at 

 the same time, each bearing a large umbel composed of a dozen or more enormow: lily- 

 ///;■(? j«f7M;<-ri of wondrous beauty and fragrance. The petals are broad and pure white, 

 with a deep reddish purple stripe through the centre. The variety is so beautiful that 

 it invariably elicits general admiration. (See cut.) Extra large bulbs, $1.00 each. 



6 bulbs of one variety sold at dozen rates, 25 at 1 OO rates. Postage free except when noted. 



