PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK— WHOLESALE CATALOGUE— PLANTS. 7 



TUBEROUS BEGONIAS. 



All Selected Bulbs. 



These are now the most popular plants for beds of 

 summer flowers, or as pot plants for the greenhouse, 

 conservatory or sitting room. Our bulbs are all sound, 

 well matured, and of good size For a time it was 

 generally supposed that these could not be grown in 

 the open air with success, but extensive plantings of 

 them in various sections of the country have demon- 

 strated their adaptability for this purpose. Nothing 

 can exceed the brilliancy and richness of their flowers. 

 From the time the first blossoms appears until all 

 growth is stopped by frost they are never out of bloom. 



SINGLE TUBEROUS BEGONIAS. 



Separate colors. Scarlet, yellow, crimson, white, 

 pink and salmon. 



Price, ist size, dry bulbs, up to May 15th, 60c. pet 

 doz., $4.00 per 100. 



Growing plants, ready May ist, $10.00 per 100. 



DOUBLE TUBEROUS BEGONIA. 



Scarlet, pink, white, yellow, 

 up to May 15th, $1.00 per 



In separate colors, 

 crimson, and salmon. 



Price, ist size, dry bulbs 

 doz., $7.00 per 100. 



Growing plants, ready May ist, $12.00 per 100. 



The plant shown Jf^Mjj 

 above measured 18 ^3*>rj 

 inches across. 



MME. VAN 

 CRUYSSEN. 



AZALEA INDICA. 



For Easter Forcing. 



We offer a very fine lot of Azaleas, comprisisg the most dis- 

 tinct and best varieties in cultivation, embracing all shades of 

 crimson, white, pink and rose color. They are shapely specimens, 

 well " headed," double and single flowered, and will make 

 splendid plants for Easter decoration. It is almost impossible to 

 snip Azaleas when in bloom and have them arrive in good condi- 

 tion, hence the necessity of procuring them in advance before the 

 buds open. Order early. Note the sizes. 



PRICES OF AZALEAS. 



Per doz. Per 100 



10 to 12 inch heads, established plants, in pots, $5 00 $40 00 

 12 to 14 " " " " " 6 00 50 00 



14 to 16 " " " " 9 00 70 00 



6 sold at doz. rates, 25 at 100 rate. Specimen Plants , $2 and $3 each. 



ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII. 



A desirable species, useful as a pot plant for baskets ; the 

 fronds are frequently four feet long, a rich shade of green, retain- 

 ing their freshness for weeks after being cut. A fine house plant, 

 as it withstands dry atmosphere. 3-inch pots, $1.50 per doz.; 

 $10.00 per 100. 2-inch pots, $5.00 per 100. 



ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. 



The lasting qualities of the leaves, when cut. are remarkable, 

 retaining their freshness for weeks, hence it is the most valuable 

 plant we have for this purpose, surpassing Maiden Hair Ferns in 



f race, fineness of texture and richness of color. | 3 inch pots, 

 10.00 per 100 ; 2-inch pots, $6.00 per 100. 



ACALYPHA SANDERn. 



A sensational plant introduced last year. It has proved 

 admirably adapted for out-door bedding and will be largely used 

 for that purpose. For table decoration the long, brilliant, scarlet- 

 crimson inflorescence, which is produced from the axil of each 

 laaf, is unique and makes it almost indispensable ; their highly 

 ornamental effect cannot be overestimated. Price, $8.00 per 4 ioo. 



BEGONIA REX. 



Valuable for the grand and varied markings of th« 

 leaves. A fine collection of named sorts, 

 set of 12 for $1.00; $6.00 per 100. 



FLOWERING BEGONIAS. 



A fine collection of best named sorts, price, $6.o» 

 per 100. 



DWARF BEGONIA BIJOU. 



A very pretty dwarf variety growing about 9 inches high, 

 and covered with intense scarlet crimson flowers. A perfect gem 

 for pot culture, blooming continuously, equally valuable for 

 outside planting in masses or as a border plant. ( See cut.) 

 Price, 75c per doz. ; $5.00 per 100. 



