Fhond ) HENDERSON’S BULBS are Delivere 
enderson S- TRANSPORTATION PAID 
AMERICAN GROWN 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 deliver 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, 
ul A) Express or Freight. Regarding the shipment of Plants, see page 18. 
SHIPPING DATES 
Forcing Lilies, Freesias, Dutch Iris, Paper White Narcissus, White Callas are ready 
Since 1847, almost a century ago, Henderson’s for shipment early in September. 
Imported Spring Flowering Bulbs have brought Our major stock of Bulbs, including Narcissus, Tulips, Iris, Peonies, etc., are. 
the Joy of Springti i Were. 2 £ ready for shipment the latter part of September and throughout October and the | 
y Dee ne COnnec ae es early part of November. 
America. This tee the European conflict, with Hardy Lilies are ready for shipment in October and November. 
its consequent blockade, has made it impossible ° 
to import any bulbs from Holland. Please Read Before Ordering 
: ACCOUNTS—Charge sccouny invited. Kindly furnish reference. If convenient, 
WY _ New York City reference preferred. 
A few ae ae aie oe observed the gath REMITTANCES may be made by Express Money Order, P. O. Money Order or | 
ering war clouds and it became apparent that Bank Draft; if bills or silver, send in a Registered Letter, otherwise it is at sender's 
nly mee be experienced in importing risk. We must decline sending goods C.O.D. unless 25% of their value accompanies | 
ulbs, we made arrangements with experienced the order. ; 
Dutch growers to produce spring flowering bulbs NOTE—If cash or stamps are sent by mail REGISTER THE LETTER, otherwise | 
it travels at owner's risk. Letters are frequently lost in transit. Send 3c stamps. 
in this country; hence again, “necessity became WE DO NOT SUPPLY DEALERS, therefore our Bulbs, Seeds, etc., can only be 
the mother of invention,” and the offerings in procured by sending orders direct to us. | 
this catalog attest the successful results of our ALL GARDENERS OF EXPERIENCE know that success depends largely on weather 
experiments. conditions and proper cultivation, so in accordance with the universal custom of the 
trade Peter Henderson & Co. give no warranty, expressed or implied, as to descrip- 
tion, quality, productiveness, or any other matter, of any Seeds, Bulbs, Plants or | 
Very truly yours, Roots they send out, and they will not be in any way responsible for the crop. 
PETER HENDERSON & CO. 
(20S VR sen, Ffenderson’s Bulb Culture 
35 Cortlandt St., New York, N. Y. Profusely illustrated, comprehensive cultural instructions for the successful 
: ee production of bulbous flowers in the garden, greenhouse or home. 
Sent without charge on request with Bulb orders to the amount of $5.00 or 
over, or sold at 75c per copy postpaid. 
It tells how to prepare the soil for planting in borders, rock gardens, or for 
design bedding; it includes many bedding designs. It tells how to care for 
bulbs for best results, and it also tells about the treatment of bulbs after flower- 
ing. Much information concerning the keeping of dormant bulbs is included; 
also how to obtain the best results from bulbous flowers indoors. Specific 
instructions covering 130 species of bulbs, their uses, etc., are included in this 
valuable book. 
TFtender sor ( 
GRAND MIXTURE 
of 
Giant Darwin Tulips 
An exceptional mixture 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. 
Very effective for beds or bor- 
der planting, for foreground of 
foundation plantings, also, for 
mass planting to complete land- 
scape displays or for naturaliz- 
ing. 
Price, doz., 75c¢; per 100, 
$5.00; per 1,000, $47.50. 
= 
eae A EP ae = Cottage Tulip 
A Grand Mixture of Giant Darwin Tulips 
Inglescombe Yellou 
New York 
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Copyright 1940, Peter Henderson & Co., 
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