PETEf^ HEflDEl^SOfl & CO.— PliflflT DEPRF^TMENT. 



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Mm ^ dALLA * LILY, 



"The Gem." 



The great value of this over the common Calla Lily lies 

 n its dwarf habit and freedom of bloom. The principal 

 objection to the old varietj^ is found in its rank growth, 

 but in this improved sort that objection is overcome. 

 It rarely exceeds 18 inches in height and blooms most 

 abundantly. The flowers are not more than half the 

 size of the common variety, and therefore can be used 

 T\-ith telling effect in bouquets. It is in every -way 

 superior as a house plant to the larger growing variety. 

 Price, strong blooming plants from pots, 50c. each, 

 •yk.oO per dozen. {See cut.) 



PTVAEF CALLA LILY, " THE GEM, 



DWARF BANANA. 



(Musa Cavendiahii.) 



A dwarf form of the Banana, 

 •which is of great value as a 

 centre plant in large "foliage" 

 beds. The leaves are broad 

 and massive, well calculated 

 to -withstand strong winds. 

 Planted in a large tub it -will 

 make a splendid ornament for 

 the lawn ; at the close of the 

 season it may be placed in a 

 •warm cellar until the next 

 season, or grown into fruit 

 in a greenhouse or conserva- 

 tory. Price, strong growing 

 plants, $1.00 each. 



^ TRUE BLflGK GflLLfl LILY. 



(Arum Sanctum.) 



A rare species from the Holy Land, which is still 

 very scarce. The flowers are about U inches long from 

 tip to base, and about 4 inches broad at the widest 

 part, gracefullj' curving to a small point. They have 

 a strong violet-like odor, are a deep velvet}- purplish 

 maroon — almost black — on the upper side, and moss- 

 green underneath. From the centre of the flower 

 springs a spike ten inches long, of the most intense 

 glossy black. The wliole appearance of the plant is 



=" stately and elegant in the extreme — the color of the 

 flowers stamping it as one of the most wonderful pro- 



. ductibns of natui-e. 



Price, SI. 25 each for plants started in pots. 



TheRosesand otherfloweringplants I ordered from you arrived 



in first-class condition — not a leaf broken, all very fine ; extras 



splendid, for all of which accept our thanks, and also for "The 



Garden Culture of Roses," as well as for the prompt receipt of the seeds included in the 



order. — H. S. Cbandall, M.D., Leonardsville, Kans., April 5th, 1891. 



(Cuphea Llavae.) 

 One of the most remarkable flowering plants within the range 

 of our knowledge, combining as it does three distinct colors in each 

 flower, scarlet, purple and white. It belongs to the same family 

 as the well-known "Lady's Cigar Plant," but is vastly superior 

 in every way. The flowers are tubular in shape, one and one- 

 half to two inches long, and have two bright scarlet wings at 

 the end of each flower ; the tip of the flower is bright purple, 

 the stamens are pure white ; the body of the flower is pea-green 

 and is covered with fine crimson hairs like a moss rose, truly a 

 wonderful flower. The plants are always in bloom when given 

 proper care. It grows into a bushy plant about fifteen inches 

 high, and makes an elegant appearance whefi potted or in the 

 r>pen ground. Price, 30c. each, ^.00 per doz. 



NEW TEICOLOB CUPBEA. 



BLACK CALLA LILY. 



YELLOW CALLA LILY. 



(Richardia Hastata.) 

 Every one is familiar with 

 the well-known White Calla 

 Lily. The fine variety we 

 now offer is identical with 

 this in every respect except 

 the color, which is light yel- 

 low, with rich purple in the 

 throat of the flower, so that 

 the great value of this grand 

 novelty can be readily ap- 

 preciated by all. Our stock 

 is limited, so that such of our 

 customers as want to procure 

 this rare plant will do well to 

 order early. Price, $1 each. 



WHITE CALLA LILY. 



{Lily of the Nile.) 

 Pure white, large, splendid 

 flowers. 30c. each, $3 per doz. 



SPOTTED LEAF CALLA. 



{Richardia Alba Maculata.) 

 This plant is always orna- 

 mental, even when not in 

 flower, the dark green leaves, 

 being beautifully' spotted 

 with white ; in othor respects 

 the plant is the same as the 

 White Calla, but is of dwarf, 

 habit. Price, 30c. each,' 



$3.00 per doz. 



SPECIAL OFFER.-Wewill 



supply the sot of li\o grand 

 Calla Lilies ofl'ored above for 

 $'2.50. If bought separately 

 would cost $3.35. 



YELLOW PARIS DAISY. 



(New Branching.) 

 A new, strong growing and 

 branching vai'iety of this very 

 useful plant. It will be wel- 

 comed on account of its vig- 

 orous habit and golden-yel- 

 low flowers. May be had la 

 bloom all winter. Price, 30c. 

 each, $3.00 per doz. 



