Eirom PETER 1EHDERSOH ®. CO., HEW YORK 
A COMPLETE LIST OF 
FLOWERING 
AMD 
ornamental 
PLANTS 
so well and favorably known that 
extended descriptions are not necessary 
The dates given show when plants will bo ready 
Each Doz 
Acalypha Sanderii. Crimson, cylindrical flowers. 15c. $1.50 
Acalypha Mosaica. Variegated red foliage. 15c. 1.50 
Achyranthes Emersonii. Dark and red foiliage. 10c. 1.00 
Agapanthus Umbellatus. Clusters of bright blue flowers. 25c. 2.50 
Ageratums. Blue and white, dwarf. 10c. 1.00 
Ageratum, Princess Pauline. White, blue center. 10c. 1.00 
Ageratum, Stella Gurney. Deep purple-blue. 10c. 1.00 
Ageratum, Little Midget. Blue, grows 4 inches. 10c. 1.00 
Ageratum Inimitable. Lavender blue, large flowers and trusses. 10c. 1.00 
Allamanda Hendersonii. A climbing vine, fine for greenhouse 
and conservatory. Large yellow flowers. 25c. 2.50 
Alyssum. We offer double and single “Tom Thumb” variegated 
and ordinary “Sweet” Alyssum. 10c. 1.00 
Amaryllis Formossisima (Jacobean Lily). Crimson flowers. . . . 15c. 1.50 
Amaryllis Johnsonii. Large flower, crimson, striped white. 50c. 4.5(^ 
Amaryllis Vittata. See page 140. 
Ainaranthus (Joseph's Coat). (May 1st.). 10c. 1.00 
Antirrhinum. Choicest mixed. (April 15th.).. 10c. 1.00 
Asters, Henderson’s Invincible. White, blue, pink and crimson 
$8.00 per 100. (Ready April loth.). 15c. 1.50 
Asters. Giant Comet. White, pink, blue and crimson, SG.00 per 
hundred. April 15th. 10c. 1.00 
Asters. Semple’s Late. White, pink, blue and crimson. SO.00 
per 100. April 15th. 10c. 1.00 
Asters. Victoria. White, blue, pink and crimson. 86.00 per 
100. (April 15th.). 10c. 1.00 
Balsams. Camellia-flowered, white and mixed... 10c. .75 
Bougainvillea Sanderiana (Chinese Paper Plant)..... 20c. 2.00 
Browallia Speciosa Major. Blue flowers, ever-blooming, fine for 
house or garden. 10c. 1.00 
Calendula Meteor. Bright Orange. (May 1st.). 10c. 1.00 
Calceolarias. Showy plants for pot culture. 15c. 1.50 
Caryopteris Mastacanthus (Hardy Blue Verbena). Covered with 
blue flowers late in the fall. 15c. 1.50 
Cineraria Hybrida. Magnificent flowering plants. 15c. 1.50 
Castor Oil Bean. (Ready May 15th.). 15c. 1.50 
Centaurea Gymnocarpa. (Dusty Miller) 84.00 per 100. (April 
15th.). 10c. 1.00 
Clerodendron Balfourii. Crimson and creamy-white flowers. 
Climbing plant. 20c. 2.00 
Cobea Scandens. A summer vine, blue flowers. 15c. 1.50 
Convolvulus Mauritanicus. Blue-flowering vine.... 15c. 1.50 
Cosmos. Assorted colors. (May 1st.). 10c. 1.00 
Coronilla Glauca. Bright yellow flowers.'. . . . 15c. 1.50 
Cockscombs. All colors mixed. (Ready May 1st.). 10c. .75 
Coleus. Bedding and fancy kinds, $4.00 per 100. 10c. .75 
Cuphea Platycentra (Cigar Plant). 10c. 1.00 
Cyperus Alternifolius. “The Umbrella Plant”. 15c. 1.50 
Daisies, English. White and pink, dwarf, hardy. . . .. 10c. .75 
Daisies, Giant Hardy White. Flowers single, pure white measur¬ 
ing 4|to 6 in. across. Growth 2 to 3 ft. 25c. 2.50 
Daisies, Paris. “White Marguerite”. 15c. 1.50 
Daisies, Yellow Paris. 15c. 1.50 
Daisy, Shasta. Pure white, large single flowers. 10c. 1.00 
Daisy, Shasta. Semi-double, white, semi-double flowers, very 
valuable for cut flowers. 20c. 2.00 
Dianthus. (Summer Pinks.) (May 1st.). 10c. 1.00 
Euonymus Radicans, Var. A pretty variegated vine; clings to 
walls; hardy in sheltered positions. 35c. 3.50 
Farfugium Grande. (Leopard Plant.) Spotted leaves. 40c. 4.00 
Feverfew, Double White. Summer-flowering. 10c. 1.00 
Genista Racemosa (Shower of Gold) Flowers pure golden yellow 50c. 5.00 
Grevillea Robusta. (Silk Oak). 20c. 2.00 
Impatiens Holstii. Assorted colors . 20c. 2.00 
Impatiens Lucy. Pinkish-lilac flower; very pretty. 15c. 1.50 
Impatiens Sultanii. (Sultan’s Balsam) Rosy-carmine. 15c. 1.50 
Each Doz. 
Impatiens Platypetala. White, crimson center. 15c. $1.50 
Ipomea Learii. (Blue Dawn Flower). 15c. 1.50 
Ivy, Kenilworth. (Linaria Cymballaria). 10c. 1.00 
Ivy, German. Well known as “Parlor Ivy". 10c. 1.00 
Jasmine, Grandiflorum. (Star Jassamine.) White. 15c. 1.50 
Jasmine, Revolution. Bright Yellow. 15c. 1.50 
Lantana. New dwarf assorted .. 10c. 1.00 
Lantana Delicatissima. (Trailing.) Lilac flowers, useful for 
hanging baskets, vases, etc. 10c. 1.00 
Lemon Verbena. A universal favorite; fragrant. 15c. 1.50 
Lobelias. Blue-flowering. (April 15th.). 10c. .75 
Maurandia Barclayana. A flowering vine (May 1st.). 10c. 1.00 
Mesembryanthemum. (Variegated Ice Plant.). 10c. 1.00 
Mahernia Odorata. (Golden Honey Bell). 15c. 1.50 
Manettia Vine. Flame color, tipped yellow. 15c. 1.50 
Myosotis. (Forget-me-not.) The best blue variety. 10c. 1.00 
Nasturtiums. Climbing and bush (April 15th.). 10c. 1.00 
Nasturtiums. Double Yellow. Flowers perfectly double, bright 
yellow, with a crimson feathered blotch at the base of each 
petal.. .. 15c. 1.50 
Nasturtiums. Double Crimson. Flowers very double; rich 
fiery-crimson. 15c. 1.50 
Otaheite Orange. A dwarf orange, which bears a profusion of 
fragrant flowers and edible fruit. One of the most effective 
plants for the house. We offer plants from 4-inch pots. 50c. 5.00 
Young plants. 20c. 2.00 
Othonna Crassifolia. Yellow flowers, drooping habit. 15c. 1.50 
Panicum, Var. Pretty grass for baskets, etc.... . 10c. 1.00 
Passifloras. (Passion Flower.) Militaris, red; Pfordtii, purplish 
blue; John Spalding, ivory white, variegated foliage. Cerulea, 
blue. (See engraving) . 10c. 1.00 
Pelargoniums. Six choice sorts. 25c. 2.50 
Phlox Drummondii Grandiflora. The annual Phlox Assorted 
colors, S6.00 per 100. (April 15th). 10c. 1.00 
Pilogyne Suavis. Beautiful outdoor summer climber. 15c. 1.50 
Pilea. (Artillery Plant.) Splendid for baskets, etc. 10c. 1.00 
Pinks (See page 170.) Hardy garden. Young plants. 10c. 1.00 
Pinks. Large plants from open ground. 25c. 2.50 
Plumbago Capensis. Beautiful sky-blue flowers. 15c. 1.50 
Primula Chinensis. (Chinese Primroses.). 15c. 1.50 
Primula Elatior. (Cowslip.) Assorted. 10c. 1.00 
Saxifraga Sarmentosa. (Mother of Thousands.). 10c. 1.00 
Sedum Carneum, Var. (Variegated Stone-crop.). 10c. 1.00 
Smilax. Easily grown on strings in a sunny window. 10c. 1.00 
Solanum Seaforthianum. A climbing plant. Beautiful blue 
flowers in immense pendulous panicles. 10c. 1.00 
Solanum Jasminoides Grandiflorum. Flowers soft white with a 
bright yellow center. A climbing plant. 10c. 1.00 
Solanum Rantonetti. This forms a neat bush 2 feet high. Flow¬ 
ers deep blue, yellow center. 10c. 1.00 
Stevia Serrata. White flowers. 10c. 1.00 
Stevia Serrata, Var. Variegated foliage, for bedding . 10c. 1.00 
Stocks. Best German Ten-Weeks. (April 15th.) (See engrav¬ 
ing) . 10c. 1.00 
Swainsonia Galegifolia Alba. Pure white. 15c. 1.50 
Swainsonia Galegifolia Rosea. Rosy-red flowers. 15c. 1.50 
Sweet William. Assorted colors. 10c. 1.00 
Thunbergia. Summer-blooming vine. (April 15th.). 10c. 1.00 
Thyme. Gold and silver varieties. 10c.. 1.00 
Torenia. Indigo-blue and lavender, yellow throat. 10c. 1.00 
Tradescantias, Vulgaris, Repens, Multicolor, etc. 10c. 1.00 
Vinca Major Variegata. Trailing vine, small plants. 10c. 1.00 
“ “ “ Large plants. 30c. 3.00 
Zinnias. Assorted colors. (Ready May 1st.). 10c. 1.00 
FLOWER GROWERS’ AND 
Leaf Mold. Essential in plant growing; in fact, indispensable for Ferns, etc. 
Rotted (Sandy) Peat. Fine for lightening soil, for sowing fine seeds, for 
potting Azaleas, Palms, Begonias, etc., for mixing with garden soil. 
Fibrous Peat. Used for potting Orchids, Ferns, and many purposes. 
Price, 40c. per peck bag, $1.50 per bushel bag, three bushels for $3.00. 
GARDENERS’ REQUISITES 
Sphagnum Moss. Extensively used for filling Fern and Orchid baskets, mix¬ 
ing with potting soil covering tops of pots to preserve moisture, etc. Price 
30c. peck, *1.00 bushel; 3-bushel bag,$2.50; bale of about lObarrels, $10.00. 
American Bamboo or Cane Stakes. Six to ten feet long. Used for staking 
Chrysanthemums, Roses, etc. Price, $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000. 
FOR LISTS OF PLANTS FOR SUMMER BEDS AND BORDERS SEE PAGE 177 
