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PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK.— WHOLESALE LIST OE PLANTS. 



"The Boston" Fern. 



(NEPHROLEPIS BOSTONIENSIS.) 



In well-known specimens the fronds attain a 

 length of 6 or 7 feet, like plumes arching over 

 in every direction, in a most graceful manner. 

 This beautiful fern is excellent for outside 

 planting in shady borders. 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, $1.00 

 each; 6-inch pots, 60c each; 5-mch pots, 40c. 

 each, $4.00 per doz ; 4-inch pots, 25c. each, $2 50 

 per doz : 3-inch pots, $1.00 per doz. , $8.00 per 100. 



New Fern* 



NEPHROLEPIS, ANNA FOSTER. 



JIA- 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 Ferny It 

 grows freely, propa- 

 gates readily and is a 

 very valuable addi- 

 tion to the race. 

 Price, plants from 

 Wi. 5-inch pots, $9.00 

 SjSfft per doz.; young 

 mS&i plants, $3.00 per 

 Efik doz., $20,00 per 



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THE NKW OSTRICH-PLUME FERN, NEPHROLEPIS PIERSONIJ. 



DAHLIAS AS FORCED IN THE GREENHOUSE. 



DAHLIAS FOR EASTER FLOWERS. 



For a number of years experiments have been made with forcing Dahlias into bloom for Easter with the 

 most gratifying results. With very little care, better results are obtained under glass than out of doors. 



We offer four varieties which are best adapted for forcing, and we are growing specially grown roots that 

 should give entire satisfaction if the cultural directions are followed. The plants in the field are not allowed 

 to flower, and are ripened early in order to insure success. Ordinary roots that have been bloomed the entire 

 summer are unsuited tor forcing, as much as Dutch bulbs for forcing the second year 



The four varieties that we offer will average 10 large blooms on stems 18 to 30 inches long to each plant. 

 They should be planted in not more than inches of soil. After the buds have formed, the plant should be 

 fed the same as Chrysanthemums, and care be taken that they do not suffer from lack of water. They can be 

 planted 10 by 14 inches apart, making the average yield 10 first-class blooms per foot within the space of four 

 months, making them a most profitable crop to follow Chrysanthemums. 



STORM KINO. Pure white, medium to large size, fine form, dwarf branching habit on long slender stems; 



an early and extremely profuse bloomer. Should be planted about 

 January 1(>th. Price, $8.00 per 100 



CAMELIA ALBA. Similar to Storm King; a little stronger grower: 

 flowers not quite so larg-e; extremely profuse bloomer. Should be 

 planted one week earlier than Storm King. Price. S8.00 per 100. 



A. D. LIVONI. Beautiful soft pink, large size, full round form, early 

 and profuse bloomer. Should be planted December 30th. Price, strong, 

 specially grown and ripened forcing stock. Price, $8.00 per. 100 



20th CENTURY. This superb flower is the finest Dahlia for cut-flower 

 purposes. An early and extremely profuse bloomer on long, slender, 

 graceful stems, well supplied with buds and fern-like foliage. Should 

 " ie planted December 25th. Price, $15.00 per V 0. 



With each order for forcing Dahlias we will send free of charge 

 special forcing pamphlet giving complete instructions for forcing. 



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 pinnas subdividing making miniature 

 fronds, which are superimposed on the main fronds looking as if two or 

 even three were condensed in one. They are graceful beyond descrip. 

 tion, feathery, plumy; nothing describes them better than Ostrich Plumes, 

 which they very much resemble. The young miniature fronds are con- 

 stantly developing a rich lush green on the darker green ground of the 

 main fronds, a charming contrast being thereby produced. (See cut.) 

 Price strong plants, from 2-inch pots, *4 00 per doz., 50 for $30.00, 100 for 

 $50.00; 5-inch pots, $1 00 each, 6-inch pots, $1.50 each. 



ASSORTED FERNS. 



A nice assortment for filling pans. Price, plants from 2-inch pots, 

 00 per 100 ; from 3-inch pots, #6.00 per 100. 



