henderson's centennial anniversary 

 Presentation of New Vegetables 



Shown in Colors on Opposite Page 

 ONLY ONCE IN A CENTURY is it possible to offer to our friends and customers such 

 outstanding Vegetable Novelties as we describe here. They are indeed a fitting climax to 

 our Century of Progress in the development of Finer Vegetables for the pleasure and Profit 

 of the Gardeners of America. 



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HENDERSON'S 



New Pole Lima Bean 



EMPIRE STATE 



This new pole lima bean is unique — "the only one of its kind.'" In 

 place of the customary 4 to 5 beans to the pod, as found in other 

 varieties, Empire State has mostly 6. Furthermore, this new 

 variety shows greater productivity in pods per plant, so that a 

 season's yield is truly enormous. 



To the home gardener who has only a limited space for planting, 

 and who has heretofore hesitated to plant pole lima beans because 

 of the space they require, we say by all means plant Empire State — 

 the crop will more than justify the space you allot to it. 



The pods of Empire State are of giant size, the average length 

 being about 7 inches. They are borne in great clusters from the 

 top to the bottom of the plant. 



The beans are uniformly large and fleshy with a perfection of 

 flavor, luscious and rich. They are ideal for freezing. 



The vines show great vigor, and under normal conditions grow 

 up to 12 feet or more in height. The bearing season extends over 

 a long period. 



Price, pkt., 35c; 3 pkts., $1.00. 



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New Leaf Lettuce 



BRONZE BEAUTY 



Bronze Medal Winner, 1947 All-America Selections 



This new Bronze Beauty lettuce is tender, crisp and of unusu- 

 ally tasty nut-like flavor. The finest, most colorful and most 

 delicious leaf lettuce for the home garden. Easy and quick to 

 grow . . . ready for the table about 40 days after seeding. The 

 plants are vigorous, well-formed, uniform in height, and resistant 

 to hot weather. The leaves are shaped in an entirely new pattern 

 . . . long, neatly arched and with margins deeply lobed and 

 scalloped. Their color, too, is entirely new ... a warm ruddy 

 bronze sheen completely suffuses the soft green undertone, making 

 the foliage delightfully attractive. 



A real "find" for thrilling new garnishes with cold cuts, sand- 

 wiches, etc. — a new "must" in colorful, appetizing combination 

 salads, salad bowls, mixed salads — and an adventure in good 

 eating as just plain lettuce salad with an intriguing, eye winning, 

 taste satisfying new zest. 



Price, pkt., 25c. 



7010 



Special Lyf-fer: 



One packet 

 described a 



HENDERSON'S 



New Street Pepper 



679 Golden California Wonder 



Of all sweet peppers, California Wonder is the leader. It is the 

 "meatiest" variety ever introduced. Now we are proud to intro- 

 duce Golden California Wonder. 



Golden California Wonder has all the grand qualities that have 

 made the red variety so popular. The large green fruits have the 

 same thick and solid flesh walls. They have the same fine flavor — 

 sweet, mild, and free from all unpleasant pungency — but at 

 maturity they turn a rich golden yellow. Furthermore, the flesh 

 of the ripened fruits is just as sweet and tender as it is in the green 

 state. 



The large green fruits are ready for use in 72 days from the 

 time that the plants are set out. They are commonly 4J^ inches 

 long and 4 inches through. They are thus of the good "blocky" 

 shape that is so desirable for stuffing or any other culinary purpose. 

 Slices of the ripened fruits with their delightful golden yellow 

 color make an attractive addition to the salad bowl. The plants 

 are thrifty, upright in growth, and heavy producers over a long 

 season. 



Price, pkt., 35c; 3 pkts. $1.00. 



Henderson 3 's New Beet 



23i IMPROVED OVAL GEM 



A New High in Flavor and Tenderness 



Tempting — Nutritious— Requires Less Cooking 



It is oval in shape, slightly receding toward the base. It is 

 extremely smooth and uniform, medium in size — just the right 

 size for the home garden as well as for making an attractive bunch 

 for marketing. The foliage is small, bronze-green ii» color. The 

 beets are dark red, slightly ringed; when cooked (which, by the 

 way, requires less time than the ordinary sorts), the rings disappear, 

 turning the entire beet to the color of a glowing ruby. 



Price, pkt., 25c. 



each of the Four New Vegetables 

 bove and shown in colors opposite 



$100 





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WINTER 

 KEEPER 



BEET 



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238 BEET, WINTER KEEPER 



Winter Keeper was offered by us a few years before the war, when it imme- 

 diately won a host of friends for its outstanding qualities. Therefore, after an 

 absence of over six years, we are happy to offer this splendid variety again. 



Winter Keeper develops into large, tapering roots which retain their deli- 

 cacy of quality and flavor throughout the winter. Due to its large size and the 

 rough appearance of the outer skin, the average housewife would be rather 

 skeptical regarding its quality, but one trial will convince anyone that it is 

 not only one of the finest flavored, but also one of the most valuable root crops, 

 on account of its wonderful keeping qualities. It will keep to perfection in an 

 outdoor storage pit, and retain its fine flavor and solid deep rich red texture 

 until the following spring. 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 50c; }4 lb., $1.50. 



Henderson's Garden Guide and Record contains complete cultural 

 instructions for all vegetables — also tells how to make storage pits and 

 modern methods of canning — quick-freezing, etc., sent without charge 

 on orders amounting to $4.00 or over, if requested. 



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