^VecjetaloU Gjardem of C^merijca 
Are a Vital Factor in the Win the War Program 
On this and the following pages are offered our complete list of vegetable 
seeds. The varieties offered are the finest and the highest developments in 
their respective classes and have, by rigid tests at our trial grounds (as re- 
quired by the Henderson Standard of Perfection), proven their worth to 
occupy space in this catalog, for the benefit and enjoyment of our customers. 
Many of them, originated by us during the past ninety-six years, are today 
household words throughout the Nation. 
Notwithstanding labor shortages and transportation difficulties, our 
stocks are fairly complete. However, in order to avoid disappointments and 
delay when the planting season approaches, we urge our customers to place 
their orders as early as possible. 
Although there have been increased costs in the production of seeds, 
Our Prices are the Lowest, consistent with the Quality of the Seeds we Offer. 
Never before in the history of our Nation have the Gardeners of America been 
motivated by a more impelling opportunity to perform a worthwhile service for their 
country. Everywhere, individuals, civic groups, garden clubs. 4-H clubs, Boy and 
Girl Scouts, etc. are digging and planting in order to do their part to help win the war 
and preserve for generations to come American Freedom and the American Standard 
of Living. 
Aside from the patriotic effort and the healthful food values of vegetables, the 
economy of home grown food must not be overlooked. One customer wrote, "The 
high cost of living does not worry us, because from $3.00 worth of your seed plus a 
little healthy labor we obtained $125.00 worth of delicious vegetables." It cannot 
be denied, that the high quality of crisp and tender vegetables, ripened to perfection, 
and picked fresh from the garden cannot be purchased in a store at any price. 
Last season the results of Henderson's High Quality Vegetable Seeds were dis- 
played at Victory Garden Harvest Shows throughout the Nation. The illustration 
below shows a section of a prize winning group exhibited at Trenton, N. J., by the 
New Jersey State Hospital, Marlboro, N. J. 
ASPARAGUS 
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, CULT U RE— Asparagus 
I may be grown in almost any 
soil or situation, but special 
success is attained in thoroughly enriclied, deeply dug sandy 
loam. Beds cared for improve with age. lasting for many 
years. Asparagus may be grown from seed, but as it should 
not be cut before it is three or four years old, time is saved by 
buying and planting roots. For complete cultural instructions, 
send for pamphlet "Asparagus Culture." 
GIANT WASHINGTON ROOTS 
Some varieties of Asparagus seem to be afflicted with 
rust, but Giant Washington — developed under the auspices 
of the United States Agricultural Department — is declared 
to be peculiarly immune from this disease. The shoots are 
of giant size, very vigorous, straight, and what is still more 
important, of extra good quality. Dark greeri'tinged with 
purple. 
Per 100 Per 500 Per 1000 
Two-year-old roots $4.00 $18.00 $35.00 
Delivered, Transportation Paid. 
207 GIANT WASHINGTON SEED 
Price: pkt.. 10c: oz., 25c; M lb., 75c; lb„ $2.00. 
ARTICHOKE 
201 Large Green Globe 
Early, Productive and Rustless 
The best strain of this favorite French delicacy. 
Price, pkt., 25c. 
The culture of quality and prize-winning vegetables are given in Henderson's Garden Guide & Record 
(price 35c per copy); sent free on request with order amounting to $3.00 or over. 
