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The Spring Flowering Bulbs offered in this Catalogue are the finest grades produced 

 either in America or in Holland. The cessation of hostilities in Europe makes it possible 

 for us again to include some of the popular favorite Dutch bulbs which were unobtainable 

 during the war years. The time of arrival of the foreign bulbs will depend upon available 

 shipping space. 



HENDERSON'S BULBS are Delivered TRANSPORTATION PAID East of the Mississippi River 



All bulbs listed in this catalog, we will deliver transportation paid 

 within the states east of the Mississippi River. Grass Seed we de- 

 liver transportation paid at prices listed throughout the United States 

 and possessions. In making this Special Delivery Offer, we reserve 

 the right to ship either by Parcel Post, Express or Freight. Regard- 

 ing the shipment of plants, see page 16. 



SHIPPING DATES. Forcing Lilies, Freesias, Dutch Iris, Paper- 

 White Narcissus, White Callas, are ready for shipment early in 

 September. Our major stock of bulbs, including Narcissus, Tulips, 

 Iris, Peonies, etc., are ready for shipment the latter part of September 

 and throughout October and the early part of November. Hardy 

 Lilies are ready for shipment in October and November. 



REMITTANCES may be made by Express Money Order, P. O. 



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Giant Darwin Mixture 



The charm and gaiety of springtime is particularly fascinating be- 

 cause it enters upon the scene so unobtrusively; at first with a few 

 timid little Snowdrops, which are quickly followed with the more color- 

 ful Crocus; then the Daffodils, Early Tulips, and other spring flowers. 

 The grand crescendo — the glorious climax of harmonious color, how- 

 ever, reaches its pinnacle with the maj estic May-Flowering Darwin Tulips. 



These are by all odds the essence of springtime! It is the May- 

 Flowering Tulips that dispel all thoughts of drabness, and give buoy- 

 ancy to the spirit; they are supreme as springtime morale builders. 



Henderson's Grand Mixture is exceptional, being made up entirely 

 of named varieties. Many choice sorts are included to produce a 

 great variety of colors, tones and shades, which blend so perfectly 

 that a lovely, harmonious effect is obtained over an extended period. 

 Very effective for beds or border planting. A few clumps of a dozen 

 or more will add springtime charm to the perennial border. Fine for 

 foreground or foundation plantings, for mass planting, or for naturaliz- 

 ing. Price, $1.25 per doz.; $9.00 per 100; $85.00 per 1000. 



Money Order or Bank Draft; if bills or silver, send a Registered 

 Letter, otherwise it is at sender's risk. We must decline sending 

 goods C.O.D. unless 25% of their value accompanies the order. 

 If cash or stamps are sent by mail, REGISTER THE LETTER, other- 

 wise it travels at owner's risk. Send 3c stamps. 



ACCOUNTS. Charge accounts invited. Kindly furnish reference. 

 If convenient. New York City reference preferred. 



ALL GARDENERS OF EXPERIENCE know that success depends 

 largely on weather conditions and proper cultivation, so in accord- 

 ance with the universal custom of the trade Peter Henderson & Co. 

 gives no warranty, express or implied, as to the productiveness of 

 any seeds, bulbs or plants it sells and will not be in any way 

 responsible for the crop. Our liability, in all instances, is limited 

 to the purchase price of the seed, bulbs or plants. 



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Giant Darwin Varieties 



These bulbs are the finest obtainable. The list of varieties is of 

 necessity limited, but it contains a fine range of colors. 



The varieties marked ( * ) are especially good for growing indoors. 

 Send for leaflet "How to Grow Bulbs." 



To aid in making selections of varieties for continuity of bloom, etc., 

 we have indicated their relative time of flowering by the letters E, F, G, 

 H, and I; the E's being the earliest to bloom. The height is also given 

 but may vary. The bulbs should be spaced about five inches apart 

 and base of the bulb should be 5 to G inches deep on heavy soils and 

 6 to 7 inches deep on light soils. 

 Afterglow. (F-26 in.) Deep rosy orange, salmon tinted edge. 



$1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 

 Baronne de la Tonnaye. (F-26 in.) A long and beautiful flower, 



color clear carmine-rose at the mid-rib, toning off to soft pink at 



the edges. $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 

 *Bleu Aimable. (F-16 in.) Bright violet-purple, shaded steel-blue, 



blue base. $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 

 Clara Butt. (G-20 in.) A large flower of remarkable beauty; an 



exquisite shade of soft salmon-pink shaded rose. $1.50 per doz.; 



$12.00 per 100. 



*Farncombe Sanders. (F-26 in.) Brilliant orange-scarlet, extra 



fine. $1.50 per doz.; $12.03 per 100. 

 Inglescombe Yellow. (H-24 in.) (The Yellow Darwin.) Flower of 



perfect form; color full-rich yellow. $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 

 King George V. (F-25 in.) Brilliant cherry red, very large flower. 



(See front cover.) $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 

 *King Harold. (G-24 in.) Large flower; color dark glassy blood- 

 red shaded maroon. $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 

 *La Tulip Noire. (The Black Tulip.) (G-24 in.) The "blackest" of 



all Tulips. A large, broad flower of glossy black; high lights 



maroon. $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 

 *Madame Krelage. (F-28 in.) A grand flower of purplish rose 



broadly margined with blush-pink, white base. $1.50 per doz.; 



$12.00 per 100. 

 Philippe de Commines. (E-24 in.) A grand flower of dark pol 



ished mahogany. $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 

 Pride of Haarlem. (F-26 in.^) Magnificent flower of immense size; 



coloring brilliant salmon-rose shaded with scarlet; electric blue 



base. $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 

 *Princess Elizabeth. (F-29 in.) Soft lilac-rose, edges of paler 



shade, white base. $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 

 Prince of Wales. (F-24 in.) Dazzling red, enormous flower. 



$1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 

 Purple Perfection. (F-24 in.) Deep violet-purple. $1.50 per doz.; 



$12.00 per 100. (See front cover. ) 



Individual Bulbs are Supplied at One-Tenth of 

 the Dozen Rate; 25 Bulbs at the Hundred Rate. 



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(Copyright, 1945, Peter Henderson & Co., New York) 



