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PETER I1EXDEHS0N & CO., NEW YORK WHOLESALE LIST OF PLANTS.
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AMPELOSIS YEITCMII.
Sometimes called "Boston Ivy" and "Japan Ivy."
Entirely hardy in the most exposed places, attaining a
height of 20 to 30 feet in two or three years, clinging to stones,
brick or woodwork with the greatest tenacity . For covering
dead trees, gate posts, boundary walls, verandas, etc., it has
no equal. In the su Timer the foliage is a rich shade of green,
but in the fall it assumes the most gorgeous tints of scarlet
crimson and orange, so dazzling as to be seen at a great dis-
tance. Price, strong one-year old plants from 3-inch pots,
$6. 00 per 100. Extra strong plants from 4-inch pots, $9 .00
per 100.
GREENHOUSE ASPARAGUS.
Greenhouse climbing plants of rare beauty. They are
specially suited for window gardening.
SPREJiGERI.

• " A most desirable species, exceedingly useful and orna-
  

mental as a pot plant to grow on a shelf in the window or on
a pedestal in the sitting room, or to droop from baskets. The
fronds are frequently four feet long, a rich shade of green, re-
taining their freshness for weeks after being cut. A fine
house plant, as it withstands dry atmosphere. (See cut.)
Price, fine plants from 5-inch pots, $2.50 per doz. Young
plants, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100.
PHIMOSIS NANUS.
.Climbing Lace Fern.) Bright green leaves, gracefully
archerl, and as finely woven as silken mesh, retaining their
freshness for weeks when cut. Large plants from 4-inch pots,
$2.50 per doz. Plants from 3-inch pots, fr.oo per doz., $6.00
per 100.
TENIIISSIMIIS.
Very fine filmy foliage. A handsome climbing plant for
the window. Plants from 6-inch pots, $3.00 per doz.; 3-inch
pots, $1.00 per doz., $5.00 per 100.
ASPIDISTRA VARIEGATA,
A beautiful plant, with large lance- shaped leaves, finely
variegated with clear cream-colored stripes. An elegant win-
dow 01 conservatory plant of the easiest culture. Price, fine
arge plants from 6-inch pots. 75c each,
(For Shipment about October 20th.)
We have made special arrangements with the
largest grower of Azaleas in Belgium, and take
pleasure in offering for delivery in the Fall of
1901, f. 0. b. New York City, Indian Azaleas
double and single, all named varieties leading
market kinds, shapely plants, well headed at the
prices quoted below. This is a sprcially low-
import offer both as to sizes and prices, arid your
early order is solicited. Azaleas are growing in
favor yearly, as the great demand this season
proves. It is to your interest to order now and
take advantage of the low prices we offer.
They are shapely specimens and will make
splendid plants for winter and spring decoration.
These plants will be carefully packed and can be
safely sent by freight if shipped before Nov. 10th.
Order at once to secure these rates.
Per dozen. Per ioo.
10 to 12 inch heads $4.50 $35.00
12 to 14 " " 6.00 45.00
14 to 15 " " 700 55.00
6 sold at dozen rates, 25 at 100 rates.
NOTE. — Above prices include all charges
for packing, cartage, duty, foreign freight,