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Title: Catalogue of bulbs, plants and seeds for autumn planting. : 1895
Identifier: catalogueofbulbs18pete (find matches)
Year: 1895 (1890s)
Authors: Peter Henderson & Co; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Seed industry and trade Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Grasses Seeds Catalogs
Publisher: New York : Peter Henderson & Co.
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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24 PETER HENDERSON & CO.. NEW YORK.—BULBS.
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THE BARBADOES \TJ I IC ^y THE BARBADO ) LLl J. ^'^ "5PICE LILY, A VARIETY OF AMARYLLIS JOHNSONII. CONGENL^L conditions—climate and soil—produce a strong- growing variety of Amar\-llis, popularly tnown in the West India Isles as The Spice Lily." Probably the most magnificent and gorgeous flowering bulbous plants known Their immense flowers, richness of coloring and regal habit are simply incomparaLle. The bulbs are very large, 8 to 12 inches in circumference, and produce with great certainty extra-strong spikes of bloom, from 18 inches to 3 feet high, bearing enoimous trumpet-shaped floweis of great substance, averaging 6 to 10 inches across, of rich and glowing scarlet, intensified by a con- trasting wide white stripe through each petal. For pot culture in the window, conservatory or greenhouse they are well adapted, and when in bloom in the winter and spring months no flower can approach their beauty—spikes frequently produce 4 to 8 flowers each, and often 2 and 3 spikes are produced at one time. (See ctt-t.) 35c. each, $3.50 per doz. Postage^ ^c.per bulb extra. Amaryllis Belladonna Major (Belladonna Lily.) An autumn blooming variety cf e.xtreme beauty and fragrance. The spikes grow from 2 to 3 feet high, each carry- ing from six to a dozen beautiful flowers "Sweet as Lilies," of silvery white, flushed and tipped with rose. Extra large bulbs, 15c. each, $1.50 per doz. Postage.,^0. per bulb extra. For Amaryllis Sarniensis see " Nerine "; for A. Lutea set " Sternbergia "/ for A. Purpurea see " Vallota." • • ANEMONES. • • THE B.\RBADOES " SPICE LILY. being blended in the flowers of each variety. Mixed colors per doz., $1.50 per 100, or by inaily ^l.b^. Single Poppy Flowered. (Coronaria.) These handsome single Anemones have large, beautiful, saucer-shaped, poppy-like blossoms, and during mild seasons, or in the sheltered situations, are flowering continuously tV.roughout the winter, spring and early summer; also valuable for flowering in pots during the winter. Mixed colors. 2 for 5c., 20c. per doz., $1.00 per 100, or by mail^ Sl.iS- FulgenS. The rich, dazzling scarlet flowers and light, elegant growth render it the most attractive flower of spring. It is invaluable for cutting, as it lasts a long time in water; also valuable for pot culture and forcing for winter flowers in the house. 3 for loc, 35c. per doz., ^2.50 per 100, or by viall.^ $2."^. \nemone Blanda. Deep blue and blue to white. A new variety, discovered in Asia Minor, and it has proved to be a perfect gem. A truly charming spring flower, as early as the Snowdrop and Snowflake, and it brightens our borders with flowers long after the:e are passed. It is the earliest and largest flowered of the spring-blooming Anemones, and among the most beautiful and desirable of all the omamer.ts of the hardy spring garden. .\ lot are now (March 7) in full bloom, and when fully opened on a bright, sunny forenoon are exceedingly beautiful. No two are exactly alike, but comprise almost all possible shades, fiom pure white to deep cerulean b'ue, and some of the flowers have a large and clearly defined pure white centre. The flowers are x54 inches across. It is a lovely variety and as hardy as a rock. It spreads itself in large clumps, grows freely, and needs no special care and attention. It should be planted deeply in light, sandy soil. If potted at intervals from August to September, and housed afterwards in the greenhouse, they may be had in flower from November to February. 3 for loc., 30c. per doz., $2.00 per 100. Highly ornamental spring and summer flowering plants, ha\-ing both single and double flowers, the colors of which are wonderfully beautiful, running through all shades of blue, scarlet, rose, white, lavender, etc. When grown in masses they are brilliant in the extreme. If the flowers are wanted in succession from spring to fall, the roots should be planted in pots or cold frames in the fall for spring blooming, and another lot in the same way towards spring for summer, and another lot in the open ground in May for autumn flow- ering. The latter planting should be in a partially shaded situation where the ground is moist. Anemones are also splendid for pot culture, for flowering in the house or conservat- ory during winter. Anemone, Double Poppy Flowered. (Coror.aria.jl.pl.) The flowers of this class are very double, and are surrounded at the base with large guard peials resembling a double Hollyhock; for cutting purpcses they are grand, and we know of no class of plants with more gor- geous colors, two or three co'ors usually (See cut.) 3 for loc , 25c.

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