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Since 1847 our close association with the world’s leading producers of Spring Flowering Bulbs, places us in an outstanding position to procure 
for our customers only the first grade top size bulbs. Less than one-quarter of all the bulbs produced are of this high quality. Naturally, the seconds 
and poorer grades also find their way to the market and are offered frequently in competition with our first grade: stock. As Spring Flowering Bulbs 
already contain the embryonic flower when they are planted in fall, it stands to reason that high quality flowers can only be obtained by planting 
Soe SPECIAL NEW DELIVERY OFFER 
All bulbs and plants 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, Express or Freight. 
ACCOUNTS—Parties having no account with us—who order goods without stamps. 
remittance—must furnish satisfactory reference. New York City reference 
preferred on account of the shorter delay pending investigation. Band eae oe DEALERS, jplercfore our Bulbs, Seeds, etc., can 
REMITTANCES may be made by Express Money Order, P. O. Money Order ALL GARDENERS OF EXPERIENCE know that success depends largely 
or Bank Draft; if bills or silver send in a Registered Letter, otherwise it is at on w 
= yeast ‘ - s eather conditions and proper cultivation, so in accordance with the universal 
sender stick ioe decline sending goods C.O D. unless 25% of their value custom of the trade Peter Henderson & Co. gives no warranty, express or im- 
Dp Be : - plied, as to description, quality, productiveness, or any other matter, of any 
NOTE—TIf cash or stamps are sent by mail REGISTER THE LETTER other- Seeds, Bulbs, Plants or Roots they send out, and they will not be in any way 
wise it travels at owner’s risk. Letters are frequently lost in transit. Send 3c responsible for the crop. Ri 
In the latitude of New York, Tulips, Crocus, Daffodils, Hyacinths, etc., may be planted outdoors trom the early part of October up to as long 
as the ground is open. The indoor cultivation of bulbs may be carried on throughout the winter months. Bulbs and roots mature and ripen at 
different periods during the late summer and autumn, and shipment will be made as follows in the absence of contrary instructions. 
Our August shipment includes Lilium Harrisii, Freesias, Roman and French Hyacinths, Paper White Narcissus and Callas. Our September 
and October - Main Shipment includes the general line of bulbs, such as Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Crocus, Iris, Peonies, Snowdrops, Scillas, etc. 
Our November shipment includes Lily o the Valley. Hardy Lilies, etc. 
This new group is the result of crossing Darwin Tulips with other long 
stemmed sorts and are noted for their beautiful colors, forms and lasting 
qualities and we recommend them for planting in borders and for growing 
indoors for exhibition purposes. 
Doz. 100 
Avalon (F. 29 in..) A beautiful pure white with black anthers 
borne on strong stems, a fine bedding variety............-. $1.10 $8.00 
Benjamin Franklin (F. 28 in.). Large flower on a tall stem. 
Color, lilac shaded mauve with white base. Very desirable.... 1.00 7.50 
Cherry Pink (F. 30 in.). Beautiful Cherry-pink flowers with | 
white edge, blue and white base.......-...2:..:..5.-.2-2-05 1.00 7.50 
Glacier (F 30 in.). A giant flowering prize winning variety. 
Beautiful pure white flowers with white base and anthers, 
should be in every collection. Price 50c each.............. 5.00 
Gloria Swanson (G 32 in.). A wonderful exhibition and gar- 
den variety, flowers rosy-red with white base, deepening with 
age produced on tall strong stems...................--..-. 100° 7.50 
Helen Wills (F. 28in.). A fine flower of perfect form, color rosy- 
lilacishadedébluesiemene noe ee ere eee. 1.50 10.00 
La France (F. 28 in.). A fine show variety suitable for both 
forcing and garden culture. Large flowers of a soft rose pink 
with white base borne on strong straight stems. (See en- 
QVAVING) nk Soe el oer sce eee eee ee 9.00 
Lilac Wonder (F. 26 in.). An extra large flower with fine-keep- 
ing qualities beautiful new shade of porcelain lilac with 
whlitercenteian: qeroci nea een en ce aires eer eee == 1525/5 49100 
Mermaid (F. 28 in.). Beautiful flowers of a delicate flesh-pink 
lightening at the edges of petals, fine for the garden and 
iach ema nocmlodo oso oo dea sob OD Ua apa Ss oo PoaseOD be CoC 1.10 8.00 
Mrs. Mandel (E. 29 in.). A fine sort and recommended for early 
forcing also suitable for garden culture. Color violet blue, 
flushed lilac, largeswhite:basesseecly) icteric eek cree 85 6.50 
Tokay ( F. 28 in.). A large and beautiful variety, color Tokay 
wine eh A large flower on tall strongstems.............--- 1.00 7.50 
a White City (F. 28 in.). A fine bedding variety having Pure 
= white flowers with black anthers..............6++e++e0-- 1.50 10.00 
(Copyright 1937 Peter Henderson & Co., New York) 
IDEAL DARWIN “LA FRANCE”’ 
