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PETER HENDERSON & CO. -SEEDS OF SPECIAL MERIT. 



Henderson's Eabltest Red Valentine Bean. 



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Named and introduced by Ti3 last year, this variety has fully sustained the claims of extra earliness that we made 

 for it. It retains all the best features of the Early Eed Valentine Bean, with the advantage of being at least ten days 

 earlier, so that those growing for market will quickly see how valuable an introduction this must become. 40 cts. per qt. j 

 $2.50 per peck. 



Henderson Sugab Corn. 



We deemed this variety meritorious enough for a place on one of our colored plates in last year's catalogue ; and. from the 

 prominence we then gave it, it became known to thousands. Our space this year will only permit of our showing a very much, 

 reduced illustration, about one-third the natural size of the variety. In the green or fresh condition when ready for the table, the 

 kernels of this variety are always pure white and of a remarkably sweet and rich flavor. The Henderson ripens about ten days 

 earlier than the Stowell's Evergreen, and the experience of those who have grown it, is that it is one of the most valuable sorts for 

 canning purposes or for market in cultivation. 30 cts. per qt. ; $2.00 per pec 1 '. 



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The distinguishing characteristic of this really dis- 

 tinct new Pea is its remarkable productiveness. It is-- 

 a second early variety, attaining a height of from 15 to- 

 18 inches. The foliage is large, full and dark green. 

 Pods 3 to 3 'i inches long, roundish, and well filled,, 

 containing 6 to 8 large, wrinkled peas of excellent 

 quality. A striking feature of this variety is its re- 

 markable tendency for branching directly from the 

 roots, forming a veritable bush. Many plants throw 

 out six and more branches, each of which becomes- 

 literally covered with blossoms and pods in such, 

 abundance that the quantity produced by each branch- 

 would be considered a bountiful yield lor an entire- 

 plant of many of the older varieties. In proof of this 

 we need only to refer to the illustration, which is a. 

 photographic representation of a single plant of the 

 Abundance Pea. This branching habit makes it 

 necessary to sow the seeds much thinner than usual. 

 Six to eight inches apart in the rows is as near as th> 

 plants should stand ; if the soil is very rich 8 inches- 

 is preferable. 



40 cts. per qt. ; $2.50 per peck. 



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Like the Abundance variety, a marked characteristic of the Everbearing is its great productiveness, but in other respects it- 

 is altogether distinct. Its season is very late. The vines attain a height of from 18 inches to ^ feet ; foliage large. The pods, 

 will average 3 to 4 inches in length, each pod producing 6 to 8 wrinkled peas. The peas are very large, being half an i ch and. 

 over in diameter, and in quality unsurpassed. In fact.it possesses a peculiar richness and marrowy flavor not found in any 

 other variety. Its habit of growth is of a peculiar branching character, forming as many as ten stalks from a single root stalk. 

 One hundred pods have been counted on a single vine. For a continuance of bearing this variety is unexcelled, if equaled, a. 

 characteristic which gives it especial value for late summer and autumn use. After repeated pickings of quantities of full sized 

 pods the vines continue to be covered with blossoms and buds, developing to maturity in turn, thus making ic practically as- 

 perpetual a bearer as can be found in the Pea tribe. As In the case of the Abundance, this variety should be sown considerably 

 thinner than is customary with other kinds, else the vines will become too crowded. The best results have been obtained by 

 planting the single peas G inches apart in rows, covering, when planted in the early spring, 3 inches, and when planted in the 

 summer 4 to 5 inches. 40 cts. per qt. ; $2.50 per peck. 



We have obtained perfect lawns in ninety days from time of sowing, by using the Henderson Lawn Grass Seed. 



