PETER HENDERSON A CO., NEW YORK- 
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Salvia “Scarlet Dragoon” 
A most magnificent summer and autumn flowering bedding plant. The old 
Salvia Splendens.or Scarlet Sage ns it is popularly known, has long been a favorite, 
and our customers can partially appreciate the superiority of tins new variety when 
we state that the flowers are nearly double the size, or fully 6 inches across, closelv 
crowding the immense spikes that often measure 0 inches across. Full-grow n plant's 
1„ bloom form compact bushes 3 feet through by * 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 Salviaa, when in full wealth of bloom:-the waving masses of 
glistening scarlet, against green surroundings of lawn or foliage is incomparably 
matchless. (See cut.) Price, per packet of 100 seeds, 25c. 
flew Crimson Emperor 5alpiQiossis. 
5cabiosa flzure fairy. 
TIiIh is an exquisite pompadour-flowering 
type of “Sweet Scabious ’’ with round and 
extra double flower heads, G to 9 inches 
in circumference, borne on long stems, render¬ 
ing them of much value for cutting for vase 
and bouquet work. The dainty 
beauty of the coloring in this 
variety is another of its great 
charms; a silvery lavender, 
shading in the depths of the 
flower to a deeper lilac of 
rosy hue; must he seen to he 
HENDERSON'S NEW SALVIA. “SCARLET DRAGOON. 
fully appreciated. The plants grow about 18 inches high, 
from spring-sown seed. (See cut.) .. 
and being an annual, flower during the summer 
...Pkt. 20c. 
5oat)iOcSa Qaucasica fertecta. 
The old “Caucasian Scabious” is recog¬ 
nized as one of the handsomest of hardy 
perennials,forming dense spreading plants 
2 to 3 feet high, thriving in any ordinary garden soil. In this new variety, “ Perfecta.” we have 
obtained the highest perfection of this type; the immense flowers, 8 to 4 inches across, are 
haughtily poised on stiff stalks IVj to 2 feet long, making them of exceptional value when 
cut for vases, etc. The coloring of the flowers is exquisite, a most beautiful lilac blue, shading to 
deep water blue. The old variety is single flowering, while “ Perfecta” is semi-double, having3 to 
4 rows of petals —a flue novelty....Pkt. 20c. 
A new type of this gloriously beautiful garden annual, growing in upright 
columnar form, having only one strong main stem, about 30 inches high, which is 
well furnished with large Petunia-shaped flowers, 3 to 4 inches across, of brilliant 
crimson scarlet, all of which are intricately netted and veined with golden 
yellow..Pkt. 25c. 
Double 5i!ene “Dwarf Queen.” 
A very pretty dwarf bedding or edging annual, growing into dense little round 
bushes 4 inches high by <1 Inches in diameter, bearing double, bright, rosy carmine 
flowers in such great numbers that they literally hide the plant. The inflated 
cslvces holding the flowers are dark reddish brown like the autumn tints of the 
Virginia Creeper, the combination being very effective. Seed sown in the spring 
begins to flower in summer... .Pkt. 20c. 
p/owerTno^stook “Empress Elizabeth.” 
This splendid stock, which has excited the admiration 
of all who have seen it, grows about 1 8 inches high, 
l ne plants throw up a very strong main stem, and 
branch out in candelabra form. Both main and side 
stems are covered with large rose-shaped double flowers 
of a resplendent tint of carmine rose, the effect of which 
is enhanced by the bright green foliage which isafeature 
of this variety. It comes in early, stands unfavorable 
weather well and produces ab'out 70 per cent, of double 
Excelsior Branching Sunflower, 
This type of single Sunflower is becoming very popular not 
only for showy display in the garden, but for cutting. 
Those who have not used them in vases for room decora¬ 
tion, should try them this year; the flowers are not 
too large, about 5 inches across ami varied in char¬ 
acter, some being flat, broad petalled, others with 
narrower, curled or twisted petals like the single 
Cactus Dahlias; but all are borne on long, sup¬ 
ple, hut strong branches, poising and arranging 
gracefully, giving an elegant and aesthetic 
effect. The plants grow in branching pyramidal 
form 8 feet in diameter at the base, tapering to 
the top, about 5 feet from the ground. The 
plants flower continuously from June until 
frost; newly developingbudsexpand and sup¬ 
plant the mature flowers; the plants show 
usually from 80 to 100 flowers open at one 
time, forming a veritable pyramid of gold. 
Early grown, flowering first season, Pkt. 20c. 
. . . Tacoma Smithii . . 
Not new, hut a rare and beautiful little shrubby 
variety of the Woodbine or Trumpet Creeper family; 
it is as easily grown as a Chrysanthemum, requiring 
a similartrentment;grown as a pot plant it averages 
in height from 18 ins. to 2 ft.,and flowers most profusely 
for 9 months in the year; the tubular flowers, about 2 
inches long, are borne in massive clusters on the tips of 
each new growth, and are bright yellow inside, and of 
brilliant orange flushed with scarlet on the outside. Pkt. 25c. 
New Verbena “Crimson Miniature.” 
The plant forms a compactly branching bush, 7-8 
inches in diameter, and G inches high. The numerous 
medium-sized umbels are set with large flowers of crim¬ 
son color, distinguished by a large white eye, and are 
borne almost on a level and free above the bushy 
foliage; it flowers continuously through summer and 
fall; fine for pots as well as bedding.Pkt. 25c. 
'CRIMSON MINIATURE” VERBENA. 
