--PETER HENDERSON &CO.,NEW YORK--- 
NEE 1847 
Successive Generations of American Farmers Have 
. Annually Planted H F N D F R S e N , S 
. hike TESTED 
~s” FARM SEEDS 
and were we to print the thousands of letters of appreciation and thankfulness, we have 
received, from all sections of the country, we could more than fill all the following pages. 
The reason for this is not far to seek. 
back of our seeds; so that the various operations necessary for the production of good 
seeds, viz.: growing, breeding, selecting, harvesting, cleaning and testing have been gradually 
brought by us well nigh to perfection. 
On the opposite page we show some views of our warehouses for the storage and re- 
cleaning of seeds—in Jersey City and New York. From a modest beginning they have 
gradually expanded until now they occupy a site 450 x 50 feet in extent and have a total 
capacity of 750,000 bushels. They are filled with seeds of the choicest quality and of 
the highest germination, drawn from the agricultural centres of the world best adapted 
There is 65 years of accumulated experience 
by nature to yield what is best for the American farmer; and our tests for purity and 
We not only test for germination in ‘“‘mother earth,’’ which is 
the most natural way, but in addition we have these checked by sending samples of 
stocks to the leading seed-testing stations in Europe and the United States so that 
customers’ interests are safely guarded in the very important matter of vitality 
germination are severe. 
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purity. By this means we secure nothing but the best, which are by far the cheapest 
in the end. Cheap seeds should be viewed with suspicion; they are usually the most 
expensive things the farmer can buy. For example: A pound of pure, highly-dressed 
Red Top (Agrostis Vulgaris) at thirty-two cents will sow more land and is far cheaper 
than 2 Ibs. costing half the money, but producing absolutely fewer plants than a 
smaller quantity of perfect seed. We, therefore, invite you with confidence 
to send us your orders and to plan in good time for your season’s supply. 
PETER HENDERSON & CO. 
BUSINESS: RULES 
PETER HENDERSON & Co. viv’ no warranty, express or implied, 
as to description, quality, productiveness, or any other matter of 
any Seeds, Bulbs or Plants they send out, and they will not be in 
any way responsible for the crop. If the purchaser does not accept | 
the goods on these terms, they are at once to be returned. 
road station, steamship line or express office in New York City. 
| Farm seeds we do not deliver free—consignee pays the 
| tion charges. In the event of small quantities being 
mail, 8 cents per lb. should be added to the prices. 
transporta- 
wanted by 
| CiLotTH BaGsonly we charge for, and these at cost, viz: 1 peck, 10c.; 
ABOUT FORWARDING AND REMITTING.—Remittances should be | 14 bushel, 12c.; ALL Grass SEED 
made either in the form of a P. O. Money Order, Express Money | BaGs, excepting bags for Timothy and Clover, are furnished free. 
| 
1 bushel, 15c.; 2 bushels, 25c.; 
Order, Bank Draft, Express Purchasing Order or Registered Letter. 
PRICEs in this catalogue are subject to market fluctuations. 
We make no charge for packing or cartage of goods to any rail- 
FARM MANAGERS— We kave from time to 
time applications by competent men for posi- 
tions as farm and estate managers, men who 
have been trained to the business, and are well 
posted on agriculture generally, and the raising 
and care of all kinds of farm stock. We will be 
very pleased to enter into correspondence with 
those who require the services of such. We 
make no charge to either employer or employee. 
ter dendersin LC: 
SPECIAL PACKING FOR FOREIGN SHIPMENTS, in tin-lined cases 
or double sacks, charged at cost. 
SPECIAL QUOTATIONS given to buyers of large quantities. 
NEW YORK. 
35 %&37 -cORTLANDT st., 
CHARLES HENDERSON, Pres. 
