PETER HENDERSOX & CO. — PLANTS FOR WINTER. 



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CLIMBING FERN 



(Lygodium Scandens.) 

 There is always a scarcity of climbing plants that 

 will thrive in an ordinary room. There is nothing bet- 

 ter than this. Its graceful, though vigorous style of 



growth, making it very desirable, 

 per dozen. 



CROTONS. 



25c each, 



A class of tropical shrubby plants attaining a height 

 of from one to six feet, with unequalled beauty of 

 foliage. No plant is now more valued for room de- 

 coration. 



AUREA MACULATA. (See cut.) 

 CROTON, EARL OF DERBY. Deep yellow 

 mid-rib ; surface of leaf shaded and marbled light 

 and dark, yellow and pink, edged with rose. 

 $1.00 each. 

 CHALLENGER. A gorgeous combination of rich 

 colors ; ground shade a rich cream color, mar- 

 bled and variegated with pink, white, rose and 

 pea green ; immense long leaves. The whole 

 plant of beautiful aud majestic appearance- 

 $2.00 each. 

 CAMPTOPHYLLUS. Tiny little Croton of compact 

 habit ; general variegation yellow and green, 

 sometimes becoming clear yellow. 100 each. 

 JOHANNIS. When full grown the leaves of this 

 variety are one foot in length and half an inch in 

 width. The young foliage is bright lemon color, 

 which changes with age, the mid-rib only retain- 

 ing the original color, the border becoming deep 

 green and yellow. $1.00 each. 

 MOOREANA. Entirely different from any other 

 variety. The ground color is green light, with a 

 bright golden mid-rib running the entire length 

 of the leaf, and parallel golden bars extending 

 from mid-rib to border of leaf. $1.00 each. 

 MAJESTICUM. When full grown presents the ap- 

 pearance of a miniature weeping willow. The 

 young growth is brightly marked with golden 

 mid-rib and light green margin, the colors chang- 

 ing with age, the margin assuming a deep olive 

 green and the mid-rib an intense crimson color. 

 $1.00 each. 

 YOUNGII. A variety of very robust habit, light 

 lemon buff tinted rosy flesh color. Leaves 18 

 inches long and three-fourths of an inch wide. 

 Sl.ODeach. 

 QUEEN VICTORIA. Strong upright grower. 

 Young foliage glossy green streaked with golden 

 bright vermilion. A very beautiful contrast of 

 colors. $1.00 each, except where noted. 

 Set 9 scarce Crotons for $8.00. 12 older varieties 

 Crotons 30c. each ; $3.00 per dozen. 



ENGLISH IVIES. 



There is no better climbing house-plant than this, 

 as it thrives in almost any temperature, and either 



with or without sunlight. Grown on a trellis or 

 trimmed over a window, it makes an ornamental 

 feature to a room. 



Extra size, 50c. each, $4.00 per dozen. 



1st " 30c. " 3.00 



2d " 20c. " 2.00 



DRACENA TERMINAL1S. 



We grow an immense stock of this ornamental 

 foliage plant each fall, and nothing we sell gives 

 better satisfaction. The brilliant coloring it develops 

 makes it a most striking ornament for a parlor or sit- 

 ting room. 



1st size, $1.50 each. 



2d " 1.00 " 



3d " 75c. " 



4th " 40c. " 



PALMS. 



Although we grow a large variety of Palms, we 

 only mention a few of the best kinds that will thrive 

 with ordinary care. 



SEAFORTHIA ELEG ANS. Perfect specimens of 

 this beautiful Palm. 1st size, $1 50, 2d size, $1 00, 

 3d size, 50c. each. 



ARECA 3ATJREIL Scarce, rich deep green 1st 

 size, 75c. each, 2d, 50c. each. 



LATANIA BORBONICA. The " Fan-Leaf " 

 Palm. 50c. to $1 00 each. 



CORYPHA AUSTRALIS. Of strong, robust 

 habit. 50c. to $1 00 each. 



ARECA LUTESCENS, very fine, $1 00 to $2 00 

 each. 



PRIMULAS. 



For winter flowers, there is no more desirable plant 

 than the Chinese Primrose. They are easily grown 

 and flower incessantly throughout the winter. Our 

 plants are grown from a "prize collection' of seed, 

 and are really fine. All the shades of red, pink and 

 white. 15c. each, $1 50 per dozen. 



