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



" A RTISTIC" COLLECTION 

 of New Cactus Dahlias* 



We selected these as subjects for our colored plate in our retail 

 catalogue this year, as they are the embodiment of grace and 

 are especially rich in coloring. The usual comment is: " How- 

 artistic," when the flowers are first seen. These are very ef- 

 fective in bouquets and vases of flowers. 

 No. 1 . Volker. Clear lemon-yellow. The best in its color. 

 Countess of Lonsdale. Lustrous salmon-pink. 

 Gabriel. Creamy-white and crimson. Changeable. 20c. 



Venus. Pure, glistening white a superb sort. 20c. each. 

 Porcupine. Deep crimson. Splendid " Cactus " form. 

 Galliard. Intense fiery-scarlet. 20c. each. 

 Kriemhilde. Soft pink, creamy centre; a beautiful van- 



No. 2. 

 No. 3. 



each 

 No. 4. 

 No. 5. 

 No. 6. 

 No. 7. 



ety. 



No. S. Brunhilde. Rich plum color. Very rich and deep shade. 



Price, 15c. each, $1.50 per doz., except where noted, un- 

 divided field-grown roots. 



THE " ARTISTIC " COLLECTION of 8 sorts for $1.25. 



New French "Collarette" dahlias. 



The peculiarity lies in the development of the four stamens 

 at the base of the petal, which form a frill or collar around the 

 centre. As they are entirely distinct in color from the rest of 

 the flower, it is most unique and striking. 



PRESIDENT VIGER. Rich, deep blood-red. shading darker 

 towards the base of the petals, with pure white collar, occa- 

 sionally suffused with rosy-carmine. The flowers are always 

 perfect, with eight petals, and it is an extremely early and 

 profuse bloomer. 



JOSEPH GOUJON. The flowers are quite Luge, orange-red 

 shading to deep red, with light canary-yellow collar. This 

 variety frequently has ten to twelve petals, instead of the 

 regulation eight. 



Field grown-Roots of above, 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. 



SUPERB NEW DAHLIAS. 



MRS. ROOSEVELT. This new Dahlia is acknowledged 

 to be far superior to the celebrated Dahlia Grand 

 Duke Alexis. It is of larger size, better color, more 

 graceful in form, has better stems for cutting, will 

 bloom better, and last, but not least, will keep longer 

 when cut. The flowers are perfectly double, of 

 largest size, 6 to 8 inches, while the color is a delicate 

 pink, shading to soft, clear pink. (See cut.) Price, | 

 field-grown roots, 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. 

 Professor Mansfield. A grand " fancy " Dahlia which 

 we now offer for the first time. It is an immense 

 " decorative," seven to eight inches across, a sturdy 

 grower, with long, stout stems. The color is a rich 

 yellow, with clear white tips, and a slight marking 

 of rosy-red towards the centre. Early in the season 

 and in light soils the red will appear on the margin 

 of the petals; but in whatever stage, it is a unique 

 and handsome variety. The petals are 1 \ to 2 inches- 

 expanded. Price, 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. 

 Gettysburg. An extremely large Decorative Dahlia; 

 full, round, high centre; bright, rich, pure scarlet. 

 An early and extremely, profuse bloomer for so large 

 a flower. The pl^nt is a strong, vigorous grower. 

 Price, field-grown roots, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. 

 Blue Oban. A " sport " from Oban, acknowledged to- 

 be one of the largest sized and freest blooming of the 

 Decorative class. A blue Dahlia has been the aim. 

 of hybridizers for years, without success. It is re- 

 markable that Nature has produced in this " sport " 

 greater results than have been yet achieved. This 

 variety is like Oban, excepting color, which is a laven-] 

 der-blue, without traces of any other color. Price, I 

 field-grown roots, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz. 

 Ami Downie. This new, single Dahlia is a seedling' 

 of Ami Barillet crossed with John Downie. The 

 foliage is almost as dark as Barillet, while the 

 flowers are very much brighter, being the size and 

 shape of John Downie. It has strong, branching habit 

 and extremely profuse blooming qualities. Price, field- 

 grown roots, 40c. each, $4.00 per doz. 

 Danish Cross. Very striking and effective; bright scarlet, a 

 broad white stripe through each petal. Price, field-grown 

 roots, 40c. each, $4.00 per doz. 

 Gaillardia. Golden-yellow, with a broad band or disc of red 

 around the yellow centre; named from its striking resem- 

 blance to Gaillardia grandi flora. A distinct type that will 

 become a popular favorite. Price, field-grown roots, 25c. each, 

 $2.50 per doz. 



Improved Large Double or ** Show " Dahlias. 



Apple Blossoms. The flowers show shades of red, pink and 



white. 



Arabella. Large, pale primrose, tipped old rose and lavender. 

 Emily. Varying from rosy-lavender to white, suffused lavender. 

 Emily Edwards. White, suffused rosy-pink. Very beautiful. 

 Hero. Deep crimson-maroon, very large and full. . 

 John Sladden. Perfect form, large, dark maroon, almost 

 black. 



John Walker. Pure white, a perfect snowball. 



La Phare. Brilliant, flaming red, exceedingly showy. 



Margaret Bruant. Dwarf and free, pure white. A grand sort. 



Mrs. Dexter. A rich shade of salmon, best in its color. 



Magnificent. Dwarf, large, pure yellow. A fine bedder. 



Miss May Lomas. Pure white, suffused soft rosy-lavender. 



Mrs. Langtry. Rich creamy-white, tipped reddish-pink. 



Pink Dandy. Pure pink, perfectly formed; a gem. 



Prince Bismarck. Very large, deep, strikingly rich purple. 



Princess Bonnie. Creamy-white, dainty light pink centre. 



Queen of Yellows. A beautiful clear yellow. 



Ruby Queen. Clear ruby-red, richly shaded; a great favorite. 



Snow. Pure white, unsurpassed for color. 



Stanley. Bright golden-yellow, tipped with red. 



Storm King. An early, profuse and constant bloomer; a strong 



grower, of dwarf habit. Snow-white, of perfect form, and full 



to the centre. A splendid bedding and cut-flower variety. 

 Willie Garret. Richest crimson-scarlet; perfect form. 



Price, 10c. each, $1.00 per doz., $8.00 per 100. Undivided, 



field-grown roots. 



