HENDERSON’S FLOWER SEEDS 
For AMERICAN GARDENS 
Comprising the outstanding offerings of the World’s Leading Flower Breeders, as well as those of 
Our Own Origination. All flower seeds offered have merited a place in this catalog after they proved 
their worth as desirable subjects for American Gardens at our Testing Grounds at Red Bank, N. J. 
Suitable material can be found here for practically all types of gardens, as well as special strains of 
flowers for the competitive grower. Henderson’s strains are always in evidence in the Blue Ribbon class 
wherever flowers are exhibited. 
They are arranged in alphabetical order for your convenience. 
ALYSSUM, SWEET (Annual) 
ACHILLEA (Perennial) 
1012 Ptarmica, The Pearl. Produces double, 
pure white flowers, which are borne in clusters 
on long stems. It grows about 2 feet high 
and is covered with snowy blossoms until 
frost. Splendid cut flowers........ Pkt. 15c 
ACROCLINIUM (Annual) 
1022 Large Double Hybrids. At least twice the 
size of the ordinary strain, on 12 to 18-inch 
stems, which are borne freely over a long 
flowering period. The range of color is most 
remarkable, being shades of salmon, pink, 
cerise and white. Mixed Colors....Pkt. 10c 
AGERATUM or Floss Flower 
(Annual) 
Flower freely all season from spring-sown seed. 
Splendid for bedding, edgings or pots. The flowers 
of the taller varieties are fine for bouquets. 
1032 Little Dorrit Blue. Height, 5 to 6 inches. 
Pkt. 10c 
Height, 5 to 6inches. 
Pkt. 10c 
1035 Mexicanum nanum Rosabella. A most 
valuable, deep rose-colored variety from 
Mexico. It belongs to the Star type, and is 
valuable for pot-culture, as well as for grow- 
IN OULGOOFS ss ae ieee ee ciel Pkt. 25c 
1036 Blue Perfection. Large heads of deep 
amethyst-blue flowers; plant very even in 
growth; about 8 inches high. (See illus- 
traliton)........ Per 1000 seeds, 25c; Pkt. 10c 
1037 Dwarf Blue Cap. Flowers, large and com- 
pact, rich blue. The foliage is small, so the 
effect is that of a solid mass of flowers; height, 
Ginches =) 4 hee G ase Sec Ores Pkt. 15c 
1038 Blue Star. A tiny and compact variety, 
only 4 to 5 inches high densely covered with 
light blue flowers Pkt. i5¢ 
AGROSTEMMA CORONARIA 
(Rose Campion) (Perennial) 
1045 Perennial growing 2 feet high, suitable for 
rock gardens and borders. Colors are crim- 
son and white, with a rosy eye. The foliage 
is silvery-white. They bloom abundantly. 
Mixed Colors Pkt. 10c 
1034 Little Dorrit White. 
AcROLINIUM 
1052 
1054 
1055 
1056 
1057 
“Carpet of Snow.’’ (A. Compacta Procum- 
bens.) This new variety is pure white and grows 
only 2 to 3 inches high and flowers profusely; 
in fact, it is a perfect carpet of snow all season. 
We have counted as many as 300 heads of pure 
white flowers open on one plant at one time. For 
edging and bedding this is a very satisfactory 
little annual. (See illustration.) 
Per 4 0z., 50c; pkt. 10c 
Maritimum. The well-known Sweet Alvys- 
sum; white flowers borne profusely; height, 
Per % oz., 25c; pkt. 10c 
Lilac Queen. (Compactum.) Flowers open 
white, turning to a pleasing shade of light laven- 
der; compact growth; height, 1% foot. 
Per ¥% oz., 60c; pkt. 10c 
Tom Thumb or Littl Gem. (A. Benthami 
Compactum Erectum.) One of the finest for 
edgings and low beds; height 4% foot. 
Per % oz., 40c: pkt. 10c 
Saxatile Compacta (Perennial). A dwarf 
perennial Alyssum for rock gardens or edging a 
flower border. Popularly known as “‘The Basket 
of Gold."’ The deep yellow flowers are produced 
in large clusters, blooms in May and June, height 
GS ilo) ere Ree a CRS AS oe Per \% oz., 35c; pkt. 10c 
AcERATUM 
BLUE PERFECTION 
AMARANTHUS (Annual) 
These robust annuals, including “‘Love-Lies- 
Bleeding,’’ “‘Joseph’s Coat,”’ etc., attain heights of 
from 1% to 6 feet; are very showy garden plants. 
1076 Molten Fire. Bronze with Poinsettia-like 
scarlet tops, height 3 feet........... Pkt. 10c 
1078 Tricolor Nanus, Dwarf, Joseph’s Coat. 
Named “Fire Amaranth” from its very bril- 
liant coloring; the foliage is of a bright car- 
mine with variegations of golden yellow, 
blood-red and dark green. A fine plant for 
ornamental gardening; also splendid for pot 
culture. Height, 18inches......... Pkt. 10c 
AMPELOPSIS. VEITCHII, 
“Boston” or “Japan Ivy”’ 
(Perennial) 
1082 A valuable climber. Entirely hardy in the 
most exposed places, often attaining a height 
of 20 to 30 feet in two or three years, cling- 
ing to stones, brick, or wood work, with the 
greatest tenacity. It is a great protection 
to walls. etc., as the leaves lapping over 
each other, shed rain. In the summer the 
foliage is a rich shade of green, but in the 
fall it assumes the most gorgeous tints of 
AUtUMNA:.;:). uk aes e pepe ee eee Pkt. 10c 
ANCHUSA 
1087 Italica ‘‘Dropmore’’ variety. (Perennial). 
A fine, large, hardy, herbaceous plant, 4 
to 5 feet high. The lovely gentian blue 
flowers are produced in long, loose sprays. 
Invaluable for the hardy border, as it blooms 
all season. (See illustration.)....... Pkt. 15¢ 
1088 Myosotidiflora (Perennial). A_ beautiful 
hardy variety from Siberia, bearing a pro- 
fusion of light blue flowers resembling the 
Forget-Me-Not; blooms in April and May; 
splendid for rock gardens; height, 2 feet. 
Pkt. 25¢ 
“Blue Bird.’’ (Annual.) The annual 
Anchusa grows about 18 inches high, is of 
compact habit, and bears its flowers in a 
luxuriant bouquet at the top of the plant. 
The latter are of a vivid indigo blue. Shown 
in Colors Page 2 of cover........... Pkt. 15c 
1089 
“An encyclopedia of flower culture boiled down 
to vest-pocket size,’’ describes our booklet, ‘* Hender- 
son's Flowers for American Gardens,’ sent free on 
request. 
