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The genius of Peter Henderson is as much alive today as it was one hundred years ago, when he laid - the 

 foundation of our firm which today is perpetuating the ideals of service envisioned by him. It was one 

 of his contemporaries, John Wanamaker. who said, "A successful business is the lengthened shadow of 

 one man." This is a truism that is daily manifest in our operations. It guides us in the perfection of detail 

 that finds its fruition in an unparalleled service to the Gardeners of America. It is our inspiration, not only 

 in furnishing the highest quality vegetable seeds so vitally needed in the production of superior vegetables 

 by the commercial and home gardener, but also by supplying the newest and most beautiful strains of 

 flowers for the aesthetic gardener. 



In these days of quick transitions, one hundred years is a long time for a business to be controlled by the 

 same family which is now entering into its fourth generation. This has been made possible through 

 the loyal patronage of our valued friends and customers, many of whom have favored us with their busi- 

 ness through three generations of a family. 



Although we have made much progress during the past century in the development of better garden 

 products, we are standing upon the threshold of a new century — a new gardening era that will greatly 

 overshadow all that has gone before. Modern scientific plant breeding is keeping pace with the times. 

 The gardens of tomorrow will be emblazoned with beauty and fruitfulness of which we have not dreamed. 

 We are happy to be privileged to play our part in bringing these new and improved seeds and plants 

 to the attention of our customers and we hope to aid in making America more beautiful and fruitful. Many 

 new and exclusive vegetables and flowers are offered in this our Hundredth Anniversary catalog. The 

 continued patronage of our valued customers is helping to make our dream of the future possible, and we 

 are most grateful to them. Sincerely yours, 



PETER HENDERSON & CO. 



Registered 

 Trade Marl 



January 1, 1947 



Henderson's Seeds Are Delivered 

 Transportation Paid in the U. S. A. 



All Vegetable Seeds, Flower Seeds, Grass Seed Mixtures and Bulbs 

 offered in this catalog will be delivered — at the prices listed, transpor- 

 tation 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. 



Regarding the shipment of plants see page 100, Implements page 126 



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 rail- 

 road 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; % bushel 20c; 1 bushel 25c; 2 bushels 60c. Burlap bags, 1 peck 

 15c; Vt bushel 20e; 1 bushel 25c; 2 bushels 30c; 4 bushels 35c; 6 bushels 40c; 

 8 bushels 50c. 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 shipments 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 requests for information should be written on a 

 separate sheet of paper, and not on orders. 



Gardeners' and Greenskeepers' Situations — We have at all times the 

 names of practical gardeners, farm managers and greenskeepers in want of 

 situations. 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 witli seeds depends largely 

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

 versal custom of the trade Peter Henderson & Co. gives no warranty, ex- 

 press or implied, as to the productiveness of any seeds, bulbs or plants it sells 

 and will not be in any way responsible for the crop. Our liability, in all in- 

 stanses, 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 



'Plan Your Garden Eariy this 

 Year and Please Order Early 



To Avoid Delays at Planting Season 



It is Easy to Shop by Mail. We are as 

 Near to you as your nearest Mail Box 



See index page 144. All orders filled promptly. 

 Please use order blanks inserted under back cover. 



ABSKARfH ii, 



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 judgment of the American People for 50 yearsormon; 

 and have won .indhcld public confide ncc through un* 

 failing integrity, reliable quality and (air pricing. 



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