HENDERSON’S SUPERIOR 
CHINESE FRINGED PRIMROSES. 
PRIMULA OBCONICA, LAR H G Y E B K£ aED 
These new. large-flowering hybrid ever-flowering Primroses are great im¬ 
provements, producing trusses of large fringed-edge flowers nearly double the 
size of the older type and containing several colors, including lavender blush- 
pink, white, rose, etc.; favorite pot plants for house and conservatory culture 
on account of the wonderful blooming qualities, flowering nearly the year through. 
(See cut.) 
Obconica, Large Fringed, Mixed Colors. Pkt. .15 
44 44 “ Oculata. New dark-eyed sorts..25 
RICINUS, or CASTOR OIL PLANT. 
Noble foliage plants of luxuriant and rapid growth, attaining a height of 
from 5 to 10 feet, producing large palm-like leaves about 3 feet across, of majes¬ 
tic sub-tropical effect; grown either as specimens or in groups. (.See cut.) 
Bronze Beauty. Of dwarf, compact growth. 4 feet high, with purplish 
stems and glistening bronzy-maroon foliage.. . .Pkt. .10 
Zanzibarensis Enormis. Grows 10 feet high, producing enormous 
metallic green leaves.....10 
(For our complete list of Ricinus , see page 74-) 
SALVIA SPLENDENS, Scarlet Dragoon. 
A most magnificent summer and autumn flowering bedding 
plant. The old Salvia Splendens, or Scarlet Sage, has long 
been a favorite, and our customers can partially appreciate 
the superiority of this new variety when we state that the 
flowers are nearlv double the size, closely crowding the 
immense spikes that often measure 6 inches across. Full- 
grown plants in bloom form compact bushes 3 feet 
through by 3 feet high, and bloom from ground to 
summit. We know of nothing that can equal the gorgeous 
effect of a row or bed of these Salvias, when in full 
bloom; the waving masses of glistening scarlet, against 
green surroundings of lawn or foliage is matchless. 
(See cut.) . Per 1,000 seeds , 75c., Pkt. 15c. 
“ The Salvia 'Scarlet Dragoon * turned out splendidly ; 
it is still a blaze of color, and the people around here are 
constantly remarking on its splendid appearance.'' 
W . SKINNER, lluonmlle, Tasmania. 
SALVIA SPLENDENS, Th »™ b - 
(Miniature Praecox, or Little Lord Fauntleroy.) 
Commences flowering very early and continues to the 
end of the season; is of dwarf, compact growth, forming 
little oval bushes 15 to 18 inches high, thickly studded 
with fine spikes of scarlet flowers. For bedding it 
surpasses Scarlet Geraniums in brilliant effect, either 
planted alone or as a front row for the taller Salvias. 
Per 1,000 seeds, 75c. Pkt. 15c. 
Chinese Primroses are among our finest winter and spring blooming pot 
plants, of healthy, sturdy growth, 8 to 12 inches high, and free from insects; 
while they produce for weeks large trusses of flowers, which, in our new Giant 
varieties, average from 4V6 to 6 inches in circumference. 
Giant, Single White. Pkt. .25 1 Giant, Single Crimson. .. Pkt. .25 
Pink . 25 “ “ Blush-White. . . .25 
Rose-Red . 25 | “ 44 Blue . 25 
Mixed Colors .25 
Fern-Leaved Fringed, Mixed Colors . . 25 
Yellow. Bright yellow merging to creamy-white at edge.. . .35 
.Pkt. 
Double White.... 
“ Striped 
44 Blush-Pink_ 
Giant, Double Deep Rose . 50 
44 Red .50 
44 Mixed Colors.. . .50 
“ Our Primulas from you last year were SUPERB — the best I ever had." 
LEVI A. LOVELAND . Florist, Newark, N. Y. 
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