PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK—MIDSUMMER CATALOGUE 
FREE DELIVERY 
FOR CERTAIN 
QUANTITIES 
OF SEEDS 
WE DELIVER FREE IN THE UNITED STATES BY PARCEL POST OR EXPRESS TO ANY EXPRESS OFFICE 
AT OUR OPTION, ALL VEGETABLE AND FLOWER SEEDS BY THE PACKET, OUNCE, % POUND AND POUND. . 
SPECIAL. We will also deliver free PEAS, BEANS AND CORN IN PINTS AND QUARTS 
providing small seeds equalling them in value are ordered at the same time. 
Purchasers pay transit charges on larger quantities of seeds, and other merchandise, unless other- 
wise provided. _When goods are wanted by Parcel Post add postage for those we do not deliver free. 
(see Zone Rates on this page.) 
PARCEL POST KATES 
From the 4th to 8th Zone 
Fluids cannot be sent by mail). 
ist Zone: 5c for the first pound, 1c for each additional lb. 
2nd Zone: Scforthe first pound, 1c for each additional lb. 
8rd Zone: 6cforthe first pound, 2c for each additional lb. 
4th Zone: 7@ciorthe first pound, 4c for each additional lb. 
‘packages Weighing 10 Lbs. or More Usually Go Cheaper by Express. 
(Poisons and 
Sth Zone: 8cfor the first pound, 6c for each additional lb. 
6th Zone: 9cforthe first pound, 8c for each additicnal lb. 
7th Zone: 11cfor the first pound, 10c for each additional lb. 
Sth Zone: 12 for each pound 
Parcel Post packages must not exceed 70 pounds in weight for the first three zones, and 50 pounds for the other zones. 
and the size limitis eighty-four (84) inches for combined length and largest girth. 
In this catalogue we give the weight packed 
up to ten (10) pounds on Implements, Insecticides and Fertilizers. . : 
Packages weighing 8 ounces orless are mailable at the rate of 1c for every two ounces, regardless of distance; if weight is 
more than 8 ounces the pound rate applies. 
‘THE PARCEL POS? ZONE CE EAGHINS iy ke 
Is printed on the envelope containing this catalogue, or your local postmaster will tell you what zone 
you live in reckoned from New York. 
In this catalogue we have given the packed weight for 
Parcel Post of tools, accessories, odorless fertilizers, insecticides and fungicides so that extra for postage 
must be remitted according to Zone distances. 
In most instances the charge by freight and express 
on weights exceeding 10 lbs. will be found more economical, hence we only give weights up to 10 lbs. 
Note that Poisons and Fluids cannot be mailed. 
BUSINESS; RUEES, ETC 
We make no charge for packing or cartage of goods to 
any railroad station, steamship line or express office in 
New York City. 
We Maxe No CHARGE FOR PACKING, except special for 
foreign shipments, as tin-lined cases, double sacks, ete., 
then wechargecost. Cloth bags we chargefor, viz.: }4 peck, 
15c., 1 peck, 25c.; 34 bushel, 35c.; 1 bushel, 45c.; 2 bushel 
70c. Burlap bags, 1 peck, 15c.; % bushel, 20c.; 1 bushel, 
25c.;* 2-bushels, 35.; 4 bushels, 55c.; 6 bushels, 75c.; 
bushels, 90c. No charge for bags with lawn grass mixtures. 
AccountTs.—Parties having no account with us—who 
order goods without remittance—must furnish satisfactory 
reference. New York City reference preferred on account 
of the shorter delay pending investigation. 
REMITTANCES may be made by Express Money Order, 
(New Edition 1021.) 
HENDERSON'S 
P.O. Money Order or Bank Draft; if bills or silver send 
in a Registered Letter otherwise itis at senders risk. We 
must decline sending goods O. D. unless 25% of their 
value accompanies the order. WE Do Not Suppty DEALERS, 
therefore our Seeds, etc., can only be procured by sending 
orders direct to us. 
THE PRICES. QUOTED IN THIS CATALOGUE ARE NET— 
We offer no premiums, discounts nor gratuities. We 
reserve the right to advance prices without notice 
should current conditions require it. 
PETER HENDERSON & Co. give no warranty express or 
implied, as to description, quality, productiveness, or any 
other matter of any Seeds, Bulbs or Roots they send out 
and they will not be in any way responsible for the crop. 
If the purchaser does not accept the goods on these terms 
they are at once to be returned. 
(Price 25 cents.) 
GARDEN GUIDE AND RECORD 
Is sent free with all orders amounting to $2.00 or over, af asked for when ordering 
This book has become the indispensable handbook of 
thousands of gardeners throughout the 
HeNDERSON’S GARDEN GUIDE contains more _ essential 
information, is easier of reference, and more complete than 
many works much more pretentious in character. nwa) 
measufe, Our customers have contributed to its contents 
by the questions put to us daily over our counters, so that 
the GARDEN GUIDE is an attempt to solve the problems 
which confront both the novice and the experienced gardener. 
Originally designed for the amateur and containing only 
elementary information, it has grown to be more inclusive 
United States. § 
Canning Vegetables, etc. 
so that it now embraces almost every phase of ordinary 
gardencraft. This growth has not robbed it of its simplicity, 
but has extended its usefulness to a greater number o 
gardeners. 3 
It is of convenient pocket size (5 x 8% inches), has 64 
pages of text, including a complete index. Also 12 calendar 
pages, one for every month, for noting phenomena, dates 
and other items of interest. These greatly enhance its 
value and encourage an observant attitude in the garden. 
It treats of 
Pruning Shrubs. 
Vegetable Planting Time Table. 
Culinary Herbs 
Vegetables for Winter Use 
Cold Frame Vegetables. 
Insects and Plant Diseases. 
Hot Beds and Cold Frames. 
Fertilizing and Fertilizers. 
PETER HENDERSON & 
Lawns and Grass Plots—Making, 
Maintaining and Renovating. 
Preparing Garden Ground. 
Vegetable Culture — Directions How 
to Grow. Companion and Successive 
Crops. q 
And Many Other Pithy Garden Pointers, 
Flowers from Seed—Selections for 
Different Purposes and Brief In- 
structions How to Grow. 
Dahlia Culture. 
Plans for Flower Beds. 
Bulb Culture. 
Gladiolus and Peony Culture. 
CO., 35 and 37 Cortlandt Street, New York 
