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From PETER HEMDE1S0M .KL CO., MEW YORK.
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Hendersons superior Flower Bulbs
Apios Tuberosa
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An elegant climbing plant, growing from 8 to
10 feet high, bearing large clusters of brownish-
purple sweet-scented flowers in July. The tubers
may be planted any time in spring, the earlier
the better, and as they are perfectly hardy, they
require no further attention. The vine dies
down every winter, but starts early in the spring.
Price, 15c. each; $1.50 per doz.
Bessera Elegans
Exquisite and free-blooming. The flowers are
' borne in graceful umbels of 12 to 20, on stems
1 to 2 feet high, and open in succession during
fully two months of summer and autumn. Color,
bright vermilion marked with rosy-white. For
an effective display, at least 12 to 25 or more
bulbs should be grown in groups in a sunny
bed, planted about 6 inches apart. Price, 5c.
each; 50c. per doz.; $4.00 per 100. Mailed Free.
Chlidanthus Fragrans
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Weight, 1 x /i lbs. per doz. Single Bulbs mailed Free.
A South American bulbous plant that bears
very fragrant and pretty bright yellow flowers of
open, star-like form, with long tubes; the flowers
are carried on upright clusters on stems 12 to 16
inches high. The bulbs may be planted in the
garden in spring; they will then flower during
the summer and should be taken up in the fall
and stored away like Gladiolus bulbs, or they
may be flowered in pots if desired. Price, 10c.
each; $1.00 per doz; $7.50 per 100.
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Summer-Flowering Bulbs
This class includes some of our showiest
garden flowers. They are of the easiest
culture; planted in spring in good garden
soil they flower with great certainty
during summer and fall. The hardy
sorts may remain in the ground over
winter but the tender sorts are to be
taken up after the foliage has ripened
in the fall, and the bulbs stored away
in a dry, cool place until planting time
the next spring.
Amorphophallus Rivieri
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A showy plant for specimens or groups on
a lawn; enormous palm-like leaves, 3 to 4 feet
in diameter, spreading in the shape of an umbrella;
the green stem is marbled brown and white; the large,
red flowers are produced before the leaves appear,- It
is chiefly grown, however, for the luxuriant tropical
effect of the foliage. Plant out in May. (See cut.) The
larger bulbs produce larger and taller plants the first
season. Price 50c. each; $5.00 per doz. Weight, 4 oz.
each.
Immense Bulbs. $1.00 each, $10.00 per doz. Weight,
8 oz. each.
Coope
Giant "St. Brigid " Anemone
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Weight, 1 lb. per 100. Single Bulbs and Dozens
mailed Free.
A new race, bearing magnificent flowers,
double, semi-double and single, 3 to 5 inches
across, and of the richest as well as the daintiest
colors, markings, blendings, etc. Scarlet, crimson,
rose, pink, mauve, blue, purple, yellow, cream,
white, tinted, variegated, striped, zoned, etc., in
endless variety. The flowers borne on long
stems are beautiful when vased, the graceful
feathery foliage supplying a charming setting.
The tubers planted in the spring will flower during
the summer in sheltered locations. (See cut.)
Mixed Colors. 5c. each; 50c. doz.;. $3. 00 per 100.
Caladium Esculentum
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Weights given.
(Elephant's Ear.) Grand, tropical-looking
plant. A favorite for specimens on the lawn,
or for bordering large sub-tropical groups. In
deep, rich soil, if freely watered, they produce
enormous leaves, frequently 4 feet long by 3 feet
wide; height, 4 to 5 feet. (See cut.)
Extra Size. 12 inches and over in circumference.
Price, 25c. each; $2.50 per doz. Weight 2 lbs.
_ each.
First Size. 9 inches and over in circumference.
Price, 15c. each; $1.50 per doz. Weight 1 lb.
each.
Second Size. 6 inches and over in circumference.
Price, 10c. each; $1.00 per doz. Weight y 2 lb.
each.
eria Drummondii
TEXAS "EVENING STAR" FLOWER
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4 lbs. per 100. Single Bulbs and Dozens mailed Free.
Planted out in the garden in the spring a clump
of 12 to 25 or more, 4 to 6 inches apart, will
bloom successively from May to Septem-
ber. The flowers are star-shaped, with
long tubes, pure white and exquisitely
fragrant with the odor of Primroses.
Price 6c. each; 60c. per doz.; $4.50
per 100.
Cinnamon Vine
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Zone Rales. Weight, 2 lbs. per doz.
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A beautiful, hardy climber for_ any-
thing on which the vines can twine; it
grows from 15 to 30 feet high and when
established the vines attain a much greater
length. The leaves are green, thick and
glossy, always clean, healthy, and free from
insects. The white flowers, while insignificant,
emit a delightful cinnamon-like perfume. The roots
remain in the ground for years, increasing in size and vigor,
but the vine dies down every winter. (See cut. ) Price, extra
large 2-year-old roots, 12c. each; $1.25 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
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