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•PETER HENDERSON fltCO.vNEW YORK- 
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NMm GEllANIUMS for igu 
NEW GERANIUM AMERICAN BEAUTY 
This variety was named American Beauty by the introducer because the 
color is almost identically the color of the popular rose of that name. The 
beautiful semi-double flowers are deep rosy-carmine, shaded with carmine- 
crimson. They are not effected by extremes of weather. The habit is perfect * 
semi-dwarf branching and compact; the trusses are produced on long stems 
held well above the foliage. A free and continuous bloomer either in pots 
or for bedding. 
Price 35c. each, $3.50 per doz. 
NEW GERANIUMS OF 1913 
A. Ballif. (Double.) Beautiful cochineal-red, center veined rosy salmon, 
shading to almost white at the edge. 
Claire Frenot. (Single.) Plants robust and of good habit; excellent trusses; 
nymphea rose color shading daybreak veined rose salmon. 
Clarus. Beautiful semi-double flowers of a most tempting fresh shade of silver 
rose; very effective for a border. 
Dr. Wiley. (Double.) A seedling of L’Aube crossed with Jean Oberle. The color 
is darker pink than Jean Oberle. Small foliage. Habit of growth ideal. 
Emile Boutmy. (Single.) Enormous trusses; raspberry red flowers; upper 
petals fuchsia red superbly maculated white at the base. 
Gen. Wayne. Seedling of S. A. Nutt crossed with Jean Oberle, semi-double 
flowers borne in large trusses. Color rich carmine, foliage small. Stands bed¬ 
ding well. 
Jamaique. A bushy compact globular plant producing in greatest Abundance 
throughout the entire season, magnificent semi-double bright cherry red 
flowers. A good bedder. 
Jean Rostand. (Single.) Handsome flowers of a brilliant vermillion red. with 
a large white center, reticulated blue veins, semi-dwarf and compact habit, 
fine foliage. 
Jeanne Gazin. (Double.) Plant robust and massive; enormous trusses sup¬ 
ported on long stems, lasting exceptionally long; clear beautiful rose colored 
flowers. Its strong healthy constitution enables it to withstand the extreme 
heat. 
Jacques Daurelle. (Single.) A well bred low growing and floriferous variety. 
Strong trusses of bright cochineal red flowers. Unsurpassed in its color as 
—ot plant. 
lajor Rinson. A clear fresh shade of cyclamen-rose, beautifully shaded 
semidouble flowers produced abundantly all season. 
Regalis. Immense semi-double flowers and trusses of a pure carmine 
color, which is a new color in the Bruant type. At once a striking 
and handsome Geranium. 
Secretaire Barat. (Single.) Beautiful flowers of fine form; car¬ 
mine lake shtided bright salmon. A constant bloomer, standing 
our extreme climatic conditions in excellent shape. 
Price for the above 25c. each. 12.50 per doz. 
Collection of 13 New Geraniums for 1913, $2.75. 
SINGLE GERANIUMS FOR 1914 
Annie Besant. A pretty shade of salmon-carmine, semi-double flowers held well 
above the foliage. Bloom.s continuously until interrupted by frost. (See lui.) 
AntUhese. Large round flowers of a vermilion scarlet color with a large spot, on 
upper petals; great contrast of color, robust, very floriferous. 
Charles Guerin. This is a very fine variety with large trusses. Flowers are a 
beautiful .salmon-carmine with white eye. A very attractive variety. 
Count Zepplin. Plant is robust, has good habit. Color is intense fiery red. 
Long straight flower stalks support the large trusses high above the foliage. 
Jean Pabon. Robust and free flowering, enormous trusses held well above the 
foliage, grand round flowers. The color is blood red with small white eye. 
Jean Rose. The color is rosy-carmine, upper petals maculated white. The 
plant is a strong compact grower, flower stems long. 
DOUBLE GERANIUMS FOR 1914 
Albert dc Lapparent. Immense aurora rose flowers. Has large white eye. One 
of the best varieties yet introduced of its class and color. 
Joachim du Beallay. Idant of good habit, very free flowering. A beautiful 
shade of rosy-whiR;, large semi-double flowers. 
M. C. Poinsot. Semi-double flowers, clear carmine-like color with white eye 
Flowers very freely. 
Mme Paola Radaelli. The trusses are large and beautifully formed. Blooms 
freely all summer. Color creamy white. Growth sturdy and compact. 
Rosambel. Immcn.se flowers of a rich dark mauve rose, noted for their richness 
in color. Good habit, strong trusses. 
Scarlet Bedder. In color it is intermediate between S. A. Nutt and Alphonse 
Ricard, being brighter or approaching nearer to scarlet than either of the 
above varieties. Growth sturdy, similar to that of Alphonse Ricard. A 
distinct and valuable bedding Geranium. 
Price for the above (Single and Double) 35c. each. $3.50 per doz. 
Collection of 12 New Single and Double Geraniums for 1914, $3.50. 
For description of Annie 
Besant see top of page. 
New Double Geraniums 
of 1912 
Agathos. Strong trusses; semi-double flowers of a deep 
carmine color. A compact, well branched plant. A dis¬ 
tinct and charming variety. 
Baron Dhanis. Grand cochineal red, semi-double flowers, 
with a purplish tint. 
Comte Carminati di Brambilla. A very rich color of cur¬ 
rant red, shading lighter towards center; two lower 
petals blotched white at throat, white eye; an excellent 
variety with large semi-double flowers and trusses, A 
C9mbination both novel and beautiful. 
G. Zille. Good trusses and large flowers of a pretty shade 
of cochineal carmine shading through violet at center to 
beautiful and rich color. Good habit. 
Jean Eyriam. Free , flowering, large trusses, semi-double 
flowers of a carmine lake color, with large white eye. 
Growth strong and robust. 
Latham. Immense semi-double flowers of a beautiful shade of 
deep madder carmine with a white center, very floriferous; a 
distinct variety, enormous trusses, long flower stalks. 
Pierre Suhau. Immense semi-double flowers of a beautiful shade 
of carmine purple, with rich velvety finish, low habit, free flow¬ 
ering, beautiful trusses. 
Price, 15c. each, .$1.50 per doz. 
New Single Geraniums of 1912 
Comtesse de Hohenwart. Currant red with cardinal red upper 
petals shading lighter toward center, very large trusses. A per¬ 
fect mass of bloom the entire season. 
Jean Balde. A beautiful novelty shade of reddish purple; petals 
arc blotched white at base very floriferous, enormous trusses. The 
florets are especially well formed. 
Leonce Depont. Deep carmine shading purple with a large white 
center, beautiful flowers, good strong trusses. Being a profuse 
bloomer it is unexcelled as a pot plant or for bedding. 
Raymond Poincare. Immense flowers of a deep carmine color; 
upper petals blotched white. Great contrast of color. 
Price, 15c. each. $1.50 per doz. 
Collection of 11 New Geraniums for 1912, $1.50, 
The Ivy Leaved Geraniums came a few days ago — what fine ones and so well rooted. Mrs. W. J. Craig, Rose Hill, Conn. 
