TEE HOB TIG UL TUBAL ADVEBTISEB. 



WE INVITE ATTENTION TO OUR 



COLORED PLATE of PANSIES 



On opposite page. Every variety there represented was taken from our own grounds in June of 

 1876, and is as exact a counterpart of the natural flower both in size, shape and coloring as well 

 can be. The seeds we ofier will vary a little in some of the varieties, but we are certain that they 

 will be at least equal to the types of each color shown in the plate. 



The seeds may be sown any time from September to March, though our experience leads us to 

 know that those Spring sown, that is, during January, February or March, bloom better during the 

 hot, dry weather in summer than those that have been sown in September and " wintered over " 

 in cold pots or frames — these bloom earlier, but get exhausted before the hot, dry weather of sum- 

 mer sets in. We prefer to sow in shallow boxes (two or three inches deep) in light soil, merely 

 covering the seed and pressing the covering slightly with a smooth board. The best temperature 

 for Pansy seeds to germinate in is from fifty to sixty degrees. As soon as the plants are well up, 

 we plant them at an inch or so apart in shallow boxes similar to those used for sowing the seed. 

 A cool greenhouse, or to those who have not that convenience, a cool sitting room will answer to 

 keep them in until the ground becomes warm enough for garden operations in Spring, when they 

 may then be planted out in the open ground at once. 

 This strain of Pansy will be valuable to Florists for Stock. 



In ordering please designate by number the variety desired. 



PRICES BY MAIL. 



Buyer's Selection of any Single Packet (by number), - - - $0 20 



Six Packets ( " ), - - - - 1 00 



The entire Collection of Twelve Packets, as shown on Plate, - - 1 60 



Or Mixed Varieties of above, same quality, $5 per quarter-ounce. 



STRONG PANSY PLANTS, 30c. each; $3 for Full Collection. 



Peter Hender:>on & Co., 



35 CORTLANDT ST., N. Y. 

 ' Our Combined CATALOGUE for 1877, of " 



EVERYTHING FOR THE GARDEN, 



Numbering 175 pages, with Colored Plate, 



SENT FREE 



To our customers of past year^a, and to all purchasers of our books, either " Gardening for Pro- 

 fit," "Practical Floriculture," or "Gardening for Pleasure," (Price $1.50 each, prepaid, 

 by mail.) To others on receipt of 25c. 



Plain Plant or Seed Catalogue.s, without plate, free to all. 



SEEDSMEN, MARKET GARDENERS AND FLORISTS, 



35 CORTLANDT ST., NEW YORK. 



