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. 



NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS— Ceiling Price. 



"No price for any article listed or described herein 

 exceeds the ceiling price for the article as determined 

 under the applicable Maximum Price Regulation 

 issued by the Office of Price Administration. As 

 required by that office, we will, upon request, furnish 

 you with a statement of our maximum prices on any 

 of the commodities about which you inquire." 



Regarding the shipment of plants see page 102. 

 Implements page 129. 



We Do Not Supply Dealers, therefore our seeds can 



only be secured by sending orders direct to us. 



The Prices Quoted in This Catalog Are Net — We 



reserve the right to advance prices without notice 



should current conditions require it. 



We Make No Charges for Shipping and Carting 



of goods to any railroad station, steamship line or 

 express office in New York City proper. Also we 

 make no charge for packing, except special for foreign 

 shipments, as tin-lined cases, double sacks, etc.; then 

 we charge cost. Cloth bags we charge for, viz.: 1 peck 

 15c; Yi ushel 20c; 1 bushel 25c; 2 bushels 40c. Burlap 

 bags, 1 peck 15c; K bushel 20c; 1 bushel 25c; 2 I ushels 

 30c; 4 bushels 35c; 6 bushels 40c; 8 bushels 45c. No 

 charge for bags with lawn grass mixtures. 

 Remittances may be made by Money Order, Check, 

 Cash or Postage Stamps. (3c stamps only.) 



Note — If Cash or Stamps Are Sent By 



Mail, Be Sure and Register The Letter. 



We recommend sending Postal Notes 



for amounts not exceeding $10.00 



C. O. D. Orders — By Parcel Post or Express. If you 

 wish goods sent C.O.D. send 25 per cent of the amount 

 due with the order. The Post Office Department does 

 not allow a prior examination of C.O.D. parcels. We 

 do not ship Plants C.O.D. 



Accounts — We will be pleased to open charge accounts 

 for the convenience of our customers. Kindly furnish 

 trade references. 



Orders — We guarantee the safe arrival of all ship- 

 ments in the U.S.A. and Possessions. We use the 

 greatest care in filling, checking and packing. Yet 

 should anything be omitted we will promptly forward 

 when advised. Please sign your orders. 

 Advisory Service — We are glad to answer letters in 

 detail, regarding your garden problems, but all re 



un ( Hoar or Peace — Of Cfaroen 



As at the time when this catalog is going to press, the war in 

 Europe appears to be entering its final phase; the U. S. War Food 

 Administrator urges the nation to continue its patriotic efforts in 

 maintaining Victory Gardens during 1945. For the last two years 

 the twenty million or more Victory Gardeners of America have 

 produced over 40% of the nations fresh vegetables. The full value 

 of this helpful cooperation can never be appraised. The releasing 

 of thousands of freight cars and trucks for the transportation of 

 vital war materials; the millions of manpower hours which were 

 diverted directly to winning the war; and, the specific benefits de- 

 rived by the gardeners and their families have mounted to 

 inestimable proportions. 



Should the war suddenly come to a termination, millions of tons 

 of food will be needed this year to save the famished survivors of 

 the liberated countries. Economists point out that in this country 

 the transitional period from war to peace will undoubtedly be 

 accompanied by a period of high prices and food scarcity. It will, 

 therefore, be prudent to grow as much food as possible in your 

 own garden. The transitional period is also awaited anxiously by 

 many garden lovers who will welcome the coming of peace with a 

 brilliant display of gay and gladsome flowers in their gardens. 



Notwithstanding the handicaps brought on by war conditions, 

 we have succeeded in preserving and improving our high quality 

 stocks of flower and vegetable seeds. The supply of some of them is 

 extremely limited and a few varieties have disappeared entirely, 

 but on the whole, we are pleased to offer an extensive assortment 

 of garden favorites which are unsurpassed for quality. As the manu- 

 facture of all metal garden implements is greatly restricted, we are 

 compelled to eliminate some of these, which will return as soon 

 as the restrictions are lifted. 



In compliance with the ruling of the War Production Board, we 

 have reduced the size and weight of this catalog in order to save 

 paper. We are ever grateful for the kind consideration and valued 

 patronage of our customers and we are again anxious to serve 

 you. New varieties of vegetables, flower seeds and plants are 

 included in this catalog, together with the popular old favorities 

 so that your 1945 garden will not be lacking in charm, interest 

 or variety. 



Sincerely yours, 

 PETER HENDERSON & CO. 



<22~y TcLst^isft 



<&ol*<l-<£^ 



President 



JANUARY 1st, 1945 



Plan Your Garden Early this 

 Year and Please Order Early 



^^X^^^^^^^^ 3° Avoid Delays at Planting Season 



It is Easy to Shop by Mail. We are as 

 Near to you as your nearest Mail Box. 



Gardeners' and Greenskeepers' Situations— We 



have at all times the names of practical gardeners, 

 farm^managers and greenskeepers in want of situa- 

 tions. If anyone desiring such will write us, we shall 

 be glad to put them, in communication with men we 

 deem suitable. We make no charge for this service. 

 All Gardeners of Experience know that success with 

 seeds depends largely on weather conditions and 

 proper cultivation, so in accordance with the universal 

 custom of the trade Peter Henderson & Co. gives 

 no warranty, express or implied, as to the productive- 

 ness of any seeds, bulbs or plants it sells and will not 

 be in any way responsible for the crop. Our liability, 

 in all instances, is limited to the purchase price of the 

 seeds, bulbs or plants. 



PETER HENDERSON & CO. 

 35 Cortlandt Street New York, 7, N. Y. 



Telephone Cortlandt 7-7530 



Avoid later disappointment by planning your garden during your leisure moments 

 this winter and by placing your order for your garden requirements as early as 

 possible. 



Our principal thought in the compilation of this edition of "Everything for the 

 Garden" was 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 carefully 

 and unhurriedly. 



If you are a beginner in gardening we recommend that you obtain a copy of 

 Henderson's Garden Guide & Record described on page 7. It gives detailed informa- 

 tion that will be found very helpful 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 144. 



Please use order blanks inserted under back cover. 



All orders filled promptly. . 



1847 — Ninety-Eight Years of Successful Seed Service to the Gardeners of America — 1945 



(Copyright, 1945, Peter Henderson & Co., New York) 



