THE STORY OF 
There is a challenge, an inspiration and the glorious 
exhilaration of achievement that is the goal and re- 
ward of the gardener. Like a dormant seed, there also 
lies dormant in the heart of the gardener a latent 
force that seeks to find expression in the development 
of more luxuriant vegetation, more beautiful flowers 
and the nth degree of perfeciion and flavor in quality 
fruits and vegetables. 
The experienced gardener knows ihai the cul- 
mination of this latent force, the realization of his 
aspirations can only be attained if he plants seeds of 
known quality: seeds that have been bred by experts 
who have the knowledge, born of over a century of 
experience and who over this great span of years 
have established a reputation for the production and 
distribution of the finest horticultural products that 
the world has to offer. 
Peter Henderson & Co. is proud of the reputation ii 
enjoys, as the reward of its faithful adherence to an 
ideal. An ideal that brings with it the gratification of 
the knowledge that as long as it is alive, it will remain 
a vital vibrant force that will redound to the benefit 
and enjoyment of its patrons. 
eM Gotdact. 
The gardening year of 1950 bids fair to be the great- 
est that America has ever witnessed. Young America 
and especially the young G. I’s have brought about an 
upsurge in the love of home and home ground beauti- 
fication, as well as in all phases of gardening. 
Peter Henderson & Co. is prepared to meet the in- 
creased demand for high quality seeds, plants, and 
garden supplies with better stocks this year than has 
been possible during the past decade. Besides all the 
old garden favorites that are now household words 
throughout the land, many carefully tested new- 
comers will be found in the following pages. We 
recommend these to all who wani to include up to the 
minute flower and vegeiable seed varieties in their 
gardens. Whether you are an idealistic impression- 
able gardener or a plain down to earth gardener, you 
are sure of enjoying the exhilaration of achievement 
from your garden when you plant Henderson's Tested 
Seeds. 
Our sincere thanks for the loyal patronage of our 
valued customers not only from the United States, but 
also from the 
remote corners TD 
of the world. Ei TE President 
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it ls Easy to Shop by Mail. 
We Are as Near to You 
as Your Nearest Mail Box 
Avoid disappointment by 
planning your garden during your 
leisure moments this winter and by 
placing your order for your garden 
requirements as early as possible. 
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Our principal thought in the com- 
pilation of this edition is to assist you 
in every possible way to make it 
easy for you to plan your garden 
within the comfort of your own home, 
where selections can be made care- 
fully and unhurriedly. 
If you are a beginner in gardening we recommend ‘that you ob- 
tain a copy of Henderson’s Garden Guide & Record described on 
page 51. It gives detailed information that will be found very help- 
ful either for planning the layout of a new property or for designing 
a flower or vegetable garden. It also tells how to start seedlings 
indoors or in a frame as well as complete cultural instructions for 
all the popular flowers and vegetables. 
See index page 50. 
Please use order blanks opposite page 50. 
All orders filled promptly. 
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One of the World's | 
Most Famous 
Trademarks 
“The Old Man With The 
Wheelbarrow’ 
the most widely known 
trade marks in existence. 
It has come to mean high- 
est quality and the best 
of service. 
with confidence from any 
advertising bearing this 
VBMARK World famous trade mark. 
Henderson’s Seeds Are 
Delivered Transportation 
Paid in the U.S.A. 
All Vegetable Seeds, Flower Seeds, 
Grass Seeds, and Bulbs offered in 
this catalog will be delivered—at 
the prices listed, transportation paid 
in the U. S. and Possessions. In 
making this Free Delivery offer we 
reserve the right to ship goods either 
by Parcel Post, Express or Freight. 
is one of 
Regarding the shipment of plants 
see page 103. Implements page 49. 
Use OL. Budget Plan 
All motorized equipment such as 
power lawn mowers, tractors, etc., 
may be purchased on our budget plan. Write for Budget Plan 
eppiication form. 
W, ae Charge we onb = 
We shall be pleased to extend to you the courtesy of a charge 
account. All that is necessary is that you supply us with two 
business references and state in your initial order that you would 
like to have the order charged. 
Phere Oui 
Special attention is given to phone orders. Our phone number is 
COrtlandt 7-7530 
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Copyright 1950 by Peter Henderson & Co. New York, N. Y. 
