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



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ARAl'CARIA EXCELSA. 



CONDITIONS OF SALE OF PLANTS. 



The plants are offered in this list at the rates quoted, provided that not less than six of each class 

 or variety is taken where the dozen price is given and not less than 10 where the 100 price only is given. 

 Not less than 25 sold at the 100 rate where both the dozen and 100 rates are given. All goods are *ent 

 by Express unless specially ordered otherwise. J 

 To places where there are no express offices we will send plants named in this List, by mail, at an ad- 

 vance of one-fourth on the prices named; but again advise, that whenever it is possible, to have plants 

 sent by express, as it is the best way, and our light system of packing makes the charges comparatively 

 low. We guarantee the safe arrival of plants sent by express to any part of the United States. If purchasers 

 want their plants sent by freight we will do so. and take special pains to have them arrive in good con- 

 dition, but the movements of freight are so unreliable that we do not guarantee safe arrival when sent 

 that way. 



SUPEKB FANCY^LEAVED CALADIUMS. 



Among ornamental foliage plants there are none more beautiful in design or gorgeous in coloring than 

 the Fancy-Leaved Caladiums. They are simply wonderful in the colorings and markings of the leaves. 

 Of special value for pot culture, window and piazza boxes. Most of the varieties planted about June 1st 

 in partially shaded borders succeed admirably as bedding plants. We offer 20 distinct sorts; the richness 

 of coloring is bewildering and impossible to describe in our limited space. Brilliant red and green, green 

 with red and white spots, red veins, etc. Price, $2.00 per dozen. $15.00 per 100. Set of 20 for $3 00. 



The Fleecy- White Fragrant Clematis CLEMATIS PANICULATA. 



This grand climbing vine, one of the most valuable ever sent to us from Japan — the source of so many 

 floral wonders — is well worthy of a place on pretentious dwelling or humble cottage. Blooms in the 

 early fall is one mass of fleecy-white, fragrant flowers. These are succeeded by the silken seed vessels 

 almost as ornamental as the flowers. It will grow fifteen to twenty feet in a season, it is insect-proof, 

 it is perfectly hardv, it adapts itself to all situations, thrives everywhere, and need only be seen to be 

 admired. Price, 2-year plants. $2.00 per doz., $12 00 per 100. 



Araucaria Excelsa. 



Deep green, feathery foliage ar- 

 ranged in whorls, rising one above the 

 other at regular distances. It is easily 

 grown and is highly ornamental. 

 (See cut.) Price, 20 to 24 inches high. 

 5 tiers, $10.00 per doz.; 15 to 18 

 inches high, 4 tiers, $7.50 per doz. 



ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. 



Bright green leaves, gracefully arched and as finely woven as silken mesh, retaining their fresh- 

 ness for weeks when cut. Price, 3-inch pots, 75c. per doz., $6.00 per 100. 



TUBEROUS BEGONIAS. 



All Selected Bulbs 1} to 1\ inches in diameter. 



These are now among the most popular plants for beds of summer flowers. Nothing can 

 exceed the brilliancy and richness of their flowers. From the time the first blossoms appear 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, 50c. per doz., $3 .50 per 100. . 



DOUBLE TUBEROUS BEGONIAS. Separate colors. Scarlet, Crimson, White, Yellow, 

 Pink, and Salmon. Price 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100. 



BEGONIAS, FLOWERING SOKTS. 



Exceedingly useful plants for the garden or pot culture in the house. For freedom of bloom 

 thev are unsurpassed. . 



We offer twelve of the most popular varieties. Strong plants from 3-inch pots. Price, oOc. 

 per doz., $4 00 per 100. 



PRIMULA MALACOIDES. 



A new species from China. It is one of the most charming plants we know; there could be noth- 

 ing more graceful or more airy. It is fairly loaded down with flowers of a very pretty shade of 

 light lilac. They are borne in clusters on long, slender but wiry stems, the individual flowers are 

 one-half to three-fourths inches across. The foliage is very attractive, making a handsome setting 

 for the flowers. As a pot plant or for cut flowers it is of the greatest value, of the easiest culture 

 it will become a favorite for the window garden. (See cut.) Price, strong plants from 4-inch 

 pots for immediate blooming, $3 00 per doz. Young plants, $6.00 per 100. 



