Henderson's Flowering Bulbs t 



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Bring the Joyousness of SprLngtlme to your Garden | 



Because they are First Grade— Top Size 



The close association maintained bv us for over three-quarters of a century with the world's leading producers of Spring Flowering Bulbs, places 

 us in an unusually favorable position to procure for our customers only the first grade bulbs. Less than one-quarter of all the bulbs produced are 

 of this hi-^h quality. Naturally, the seconds and poorer grades also find their way to the market and are offered frequently in competition with 

 our first <T-ade 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 the first grade. Inferior, malformed, or improperly ripened bulbs are sure to prove disappointing. 



There is a charm and satisfaction associated with bulbous flowers that is not attached to any other form of garden material. Their certainty 

 of flowering and ease of culture make them ideally suited for all types of gardens, as well as for growing in situations where other flowering plants 

 are not always successful, in shaded city back yards, courts, roof gardens and the like. 



In the latitude of "New York. Tulips, Crocus. Daffodils, Hyacinths, etc., may be planted outdoors from the early part of October up to as long 

 as the <T-ound 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 A.u^ust 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 of the Valley. Hardv Lilies, etc. 



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. Grasps 

 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 — ^^vho order goods without 

 remittance — must furnish satisfactorj- reference. New York City reference 

 preferred on account of the shorter delay pending investigation. 



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

 or Bank Draft; if bills or silver send in 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. 



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

 wise it travels at owner's risk. Letters are frequently lost m transit. Send 3c 



stamps. 



WE DO NOT SUPPLY DEALERS, therefore our Bulbs, Seeds, etc., can 



only be procured by sending orders direct to us. 



ALL GARDENERS OF EXPERIENCE know that success depends largely 

 on weather conditions and proper cultivation, so in accordance with the universal 

 custom of the trade Peter Henderson & Co. gives no w-arranty, express or im- 

 plied, as to description, quality, productiveness, or any other matter, of any 

 Seeds, Bulbs, Plants or Roots they send out, and they will not be in any way 

 responsible for the crop. 



OUR FRONT COVER 



The illustrations on the front cover are photographs of Tulip combinations 

 which appeared last Spring in the gardens of two of our customers. The vaneties 

 The Bi*op (Dar^vin) and Mrs. Moon (Cottage), were planted in two long parallel 

 panels which bordered a path leading up to the house. The effect of these two 

 magnificent Tulips blooming together was extremely beautiful. 



In the lower illustration, we have tried to interpret the brilliant effect that was 

 achieved with a mass planting of Tulip Centenaire (Dan^in) \vithin an encircling 

 background of Azalea Hinodegiri, which was also in bloom at the time. When 

 first view'ed, it gave one the impression of an ocean of \dvid color with glowing 

 waves breaking high upon the shore in a shimmering spray of the same brilliant 

 color in the blossoms of the Azaleas as that of the Tulips. 



The Bishop (Darwin) F. 27 ins. An exhibition Tulip that commands atten- 

 tion by its strong sturdy appearance, large flowers and pure violet color. It is 

 also a good forcing variety. Price $1.25 per doz.; $9.00 per hundred; S85.00 

 per 1000. 



Mrs. Moon (Cottage) H. 24 ins. A magnificent and immense vase-shaped Tulip 

 of rich orange yellow. The famous Parisian Boulevard Tulip. The flowers 

 are carried majesticallv on sturdy stems. Price 85c per doz.; $6.00 per 

 hundred; $57.00 per 1000. 



Centenaire (Darsvin) E. 30 ins. A rich blending of \iolet-rose with shadings of 

 brilliant rosy pink. Price 70c per doz.; S5.00 per hundred; $47.50 per 1000. 



AZALEA HINODEGIRI (Evergreen) 



'- .\ beautiful evergreen variety that is covered in .April and May with vivid 



scarlet-crimson flowers. Succeeds best in partial shade and when somewhat 



sheltered from severe winds in winter; it also requires an acid soil. Excellent 



as specimens or for foundation planting, etc. Attains a height of 3 to 4 feet. 



Price, 12 to 15-inch plants, S3. 00 each; S30.00 doz. 



TRIUMPH TULIPS 



:, ^— These represent the greatest improvements in Tulips since the Darwin race was 



•~^^^0K introduced. They are hybrids of the Single Early and Darwin sorts and bloom be- 



'.^H^K tween the Single Early and the Late Flowering Cottage, Breeder and Dar^vin types 



''^^^^ The flowers are large and the colors are brilliant and are produced on tall stiff stems 



We recommend Tulip lovers to tr\' this new race. 



Per Doz. Per 100 



Aigiba. Clear Heliotrope $0.75 S5.50 



Aviator. Shining carmine red bordered white 1.10 8.00 



Essen. Cherrj' red with white edge .' 85 6.50 



Gallicurci. (New.) K beautiful sort having flowers six inches in dia- 

 meter wiien fully expanded. Produced on tall strong stems. Color 

 cherry red with narrow white fringed edge, yellow base (see illustration). 



"Each 20c 2.00 15.00 



Kansas. Snow white with yellow base 85 6.50 



Lord Carnarvon. White with violet rose margin ." 70 5.00 



Ribera. Yellow, mottled and stippled fuchsia red 1.20 8.50 



Stockholm. Deep red with narrow yellow border 75 5.50 



Tosca. Fine purple with white feathered edge 75 5.50 



Ursa Minor. Beautiful golden yellow 1.50 10.00 



Mixed Colors. Made up from many choice varieties, per 1000 S47.50 .70 5.00 

 (Copyright 1936 Peter Henderson & Co., New York') 



