PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK WHOLESALE LIST OF PLANTS. 



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gPECIAL JMPORT QFFER 



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The plant shown 

 above measured It 

 inches across. 



(For Shipment about October 20th.) 



We have made special arrangements with the 

 largest grower of Azaleas in Belgium, and take 

 pleasure in offering for delivery in the Fall of 

 igoi, f. o. b. New York City, Indian Azaleas 

 double and single, all named varieties leading 

 market kinds, shapely plants, well headed at the 

 prices quoted below. This is a specially low 

 import offer both as to sizes and prices, and your 

 early order is solicited. Azaleas are growing in 

 favor yearly, as the great demand this season 

 proves. It is to your interest to order now and 

 take advantage of the low prices we olfer. 



They are shapely specimens and will make 

 splendid plants for winter and spring decoration. 

 These plants will be carefully packed and can be 

 safely sent by freight if shipped before Nov. ioth. 

 Order at once to secure these rates. 



Per dozen. Per 100. 



io to 12 inch heads $4.50 $35.00 



12 to 14 " " 6.00 45.00 



14 to 15 " " 7.00 55.00 



6 sold at dozen rates, 25 at 100 rates. 



NOTE. — Above prices include all charges 

 for packing, cartage, duty, foreign freight, 

 etc. They are f. 0. b N. Y. City 



AMPELOSIS YEITCH 1 1 . 



Sometimes called "Boston Ivy" and "Japan Ivy." 



Entirely hardy in the most exposed places, attaining a 

 height of 20 to 30 feet in two or three years, clinging to stones, 

 brick or woodwork with the greatest tenacity. For covering 

 dead trees, gate posts, boundary walls, verandas, etc., it has 

 no equal. In the summer the foliage is a rich shade of green, 

 but in the fall it assumes the most gorgeous tints of scarlet 

 crimson and orange, so dazzling as to be seen at a great dis- 

 tance. Price, strong one-year old plants from 3-inch pots, 

 $6.00 per 100. Extra strong plants from 4-inch pots, |g.oj 

 per 100. 



GREENHOUSE ASPARAGUS. 



Greenhouse climbing plants of rare beauty. They are 

 specially suited for window gardening. 



8PRENGKRI. 



£ A most desirable species, exceedingly useful and orna- 

 mental as a pot plant to grow on a shelf in the window or on 

 a pedestal in the sitting room, or to droop from baskets. The 

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

 taining their freshness for weeks after being cut. A fine 

 house plant, as it withstands dry atmosphere. (See cut.) 

 Price, fine plants from 5-inch pots, $2.50 per doz. Young 

 plants, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100. 



PLUMOSIS NANUS. 



(Climbing Lace Fern.) Bright green leaves, gracefully 

 arched, and as finely woven as silken mesh, retaining their 

 freshness for weeks when cut. Large plants from 4-inch pots, 

 $2.50 per doz. Plants from 3-inch pots, $r. 00 per doz., $6.00 

 per 100. 



THM I SSI MI'S. 



Very fine filmy foliage. A handsome climbing plant for 

 the window. Plants from 6-inch pots, $3.00 per doz. ; 3. inch 

 pots, $1.00 per doz , $5 00 per 100. 



ASPIDISTRA VARIEGATA. 



A beautiful plant, with large lance shaped leaves, finely 

 variegated with clear cream-col' >red stripes. An elegant win- 

 dow 01 conservatory plant of tbc easiest culture. _ Price, fine 

 arge plants from 6-inch pots, 75c each, 



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