PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK— MIDSUMMER CATALOGUE 



FREE DELIVERY OF SEEDS 



IMPORTANT. NOTE THIS LIBERAL OFFER. We will deliver, transportation paid in the U. S. ani 

 possessions, Vegetable and Flower Seeds by the packet, ounce, quarter-pound, pound, pint and quart. 



On large quantities (half pecks and over) purchaser pays transportation. We also deliver, transporta- 

 tion paid, all Lawn Grass Seed mixtures in any quantity and most Bulbs at single and dozen price. 



In making this Free Delivery offer we reserve the right to ship the goods by Parcel Post, Express 01 

 Freight at our option. 



When mailable goods we do not offer to deliver free are wanted by Parcel Post, 

 postage must be added at the zone rates below., 



PARCEL POST RATES 



From the 4th to 8th Zone packages Weighing 10 Lbs. or More Usually Go Cheaper by Express. (Note 



Poisons and Fluids cannot be sent by mail). 



that 



1st Zone: 5c for the first pound, 



2nd Zone: 5c for the first pound, 



8rd Zone: 6c for the first pound, 



4th Zone: 7c for the first pound, 



lc for each additional lb. 

 lc for each additional lb. 

 2c for each additional lb. 

 4c for each additional lb. 



5th Zone: 8c for the first pound, 6c for each additional lb. 

 6th Zone: 9c for the first pound, 8c for each additional lb. 

 7th Zone: lie for the first pound, 10c for each additional lb. 

 8th Zone: 12 for each pound 



Parcel Post packages must not exceed 70 pounds in weight for the first three zones, and 50 pounds for the other zones, 

 and the size limit is eighty-four (84) inches for combined length and largest girth. In this catalogue we give the weight packed 

 up to ten (10) pounds on Implements, Insecticides and Fertilizers. 



Packages weighing 8 ounces or less are mailable at the rate of lc for every two ounces, regardless of distance; if weight is 

 more than 8 ounces the pound rate applies. 



THE PARCEL POST ZONE OF EACH STATE. Is printed on the envelope containing this catalogue, or your 

 local postmaster will tell you what zone you live in reckoned from New York. In this catalogue we have given the 

 packed weight for Parcel Post of tools, accessories, odorless fertilizers, insecticides and fungicides so that extra for 

 postage must be remitted according to Zone distances. In most instances the charge by freight and express on weights 

 exceeding 10 lbs. will be found more economical, hence we only give weights up to 10 lbs. Note that Poisons and 

 Fluids cannot be mailed. 



BUSINESS RULES, ETC. 



We make no charge for packing or cartage of goods to 

 any railroad station, steamship line or express office in 

 New York City. 



We Make No Charge for Packing, except special for 

 foreign shipments, as tin-lined ca,ses, double sacks, etc., 

 then we charge cost. Cloth bags we charge for, viz.: K peck, 

 10c, 1 peck, 15c; K bushel, 20c; 1 bushel. 30c; 2 bushel 

 50c. Burlap bags, 1 peck, 10c; ]/ 2 bushel, 15c; 1 bushel, 

 20c; 2 bushels, 25c; 4 bushels, 30c; 6 bushels. 35c; 8 

 bushels, 40c No charge for bags with lawn grass mixtures. 



We Do Not Supply Dealers, therefore our Seeds, etc., 

 can only be procured by sending orders direct to us. 



Accounts. — Parties having no account with us — who 

 order goods without remittance — must furnish satisfactory 

 reference. New York City reference preferred on account 

 of the shorter delay pending investigation. 



Remittances may be made by Express Money Order, 

 P. O. Money Order or Bank Draft; if bills or silver send 



in a Registered Letter otherwise it is at senders risk. We 

 must decline sending goods C. O. D. unless 25% of their 

 value accompanies the order. 



Note — If cash or stamps are sent by mail REGISTER 

 THE LETTER, otherwise it travels at owner's risk. 

 Letters are frequently lost in transit. 



The Prices Quoted in this Catalogue are Net — 

 We offer no premiums, discounts nor gratuities. We 

 reserve the right to advance _ prices without notice 

 should current conditions require it. 



Peter Henderson & Co. give no warranty express or 

 implied, as to description, quality, productiveness, or any 

 other matter of any Seeds, Bulbs or Roots 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. 



HENDERSON'S CAKDEN GUIDE AND RECOKD— Price 25c 



Is sent free with all orders amounting to $2.00 or over, if asked for when ordering 



This book has become the indispensable handbook oi 

 thousands of gardeners throughout the United States. 

 Henderson's Garden Guide contains more essential 

 information, is easier of reference, and more complete than 

 many works much more pretentious in character. 



It is of convenient pocket size (5 x 8K inches), has 64 

 pages of text, including a complete index. Also 12 calendar 

 pages, one for every month, for noting phenomena, dates 

 and other items of interest. These greatly enhances its 

 value and encourages an observant attitude in the garden. 

 It treats of the following subjects among others. 



Preparing Garden Ground. 



Vegetable Culture — Directions How 



to Grow. Companion and Successive 



Crops. 

 Vegetable Planting Time Table. 

 Culira-y Kerbs 

 Vegetables for Winter Use 



Cold Frame Vegetables. 



Insects and Plant Diseases. 



Hot Beds and Cold Frames. 



Fertilizing and Fertilizers. 



Canning Vegetables, etc. 



Flowers from Seed — Selections 

 Different Purposes and Brief 

 structions How to Grow. 



for 

 In- 



Dahlia Culture. 



Plans for Flower Beds. 



Bulb Culture. 



Gladiolus and Peony Culture. 



Pruning Shrubs. 



Lawns and Grass Plots — Making, 



Maintaining and Renovating. 

 And Many Other Pithy Garden Pointers. 



PETER HENDERSON & CO., 35 and 37 Cortlandt Street, New York 



