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The Flower Seeds in this catalog are listed in alphabetical order. See also index pages 151 and 152. 
Annuals 
For Backgrounds and Borders 
Amaranthus Lychnis 
Celosia Plumosa Marigold 
Centaurea Nicotiana 
Cleome Poppy ( Tall) . 
Cosmos Hicinus 
Euphorbia Saipiglossis 
Hibiscus Salvia 
Hollyhock Sunflower 
Larkspur (Branching) Tithonia 
Lavatera Zinnia 
Lupinius 
For Beds and Massing 
African Daisy 
Ageratum ^ 
Alyssum 
Antirrhinum 
Arctotis 
Arnebia 
Aster 
Balsam 
Bartonia 
Begonia, Fibrous 
Calendula 
Calliopsis 
Candytuft 
Carnation 
Celosia 
Chrysanthemum 
Convolvulus Minor 
Cosmos 
Cynoglossum 
Dahlia 
Dianthus (Annual) 
Didiscus 
Eschscholtzia 
Gcillardia 
Geranium 
Godetia 
Helichrysum 
Heliotrope 
Kochia 
Lantana 
Lin aria 
Lobelia (Compacta) 
Marigold 
Marvel of Peru 
Matricaria 
Mignonette 
Myosotis 
Nasturtium (Dwarf) 
Nemesia 
Nemophila 
Nierembergia 
Nigella 
Oenothera 
Pansy 
Pentstemon 
Petunia 
Phlox Drummondi 
Poppy 
Portulaca 
Salvia Splendens 
Scabiosa 
Schizanlhus 
Stocks 
Ven-idium 
Ursinia 
Verbena 
Vinca 
Wallflower 
Zinnia 
For Edging 
Ageratum (Dwarf) 
Alyssum Compacta 
Begonia 
Centaurea 
Candidissima 
Globe Amaranth 
Lobelia Compacta 
Marigold (Dwarf) 
Petunia 
Phlox 
Pinks (Hardy) 
Portulaca 
Pyrethrum Aureum 
Zinnia, LiJiiput 
For Rock Garden 
Mid-Summer Color 
Ageratum 
Alyssum 
Antirrhinum 
' flock varieties) 
Calliopsis 
Convolvulus Minor 
Dianthus 
Eschscholtzia 
Lobelia 
Mesembryanthemum 
Nasturtium Trailing 
Petunias 
Phlox 
Portulaca 
Tagetes 
Verbenas 
Drooping Plants 
For Hanging Baskets, Veranda Boxes 
Alyssum Nasturtium 
Asparagus Sprengeri (Trailing) 
Candytuft Petunia Balcony 
Centaurea White 
lealed 
Tall Climbing Annuals 
For Arbors, Verandas, etc. 
Balloon Vine 
Canary Bird Vine 
Cobaea 
Convolvulus 
Dolichos 
Gourds 
Ipomaea 
Mina 
Momordica 
Moon Flower 
Morning Glory 
Nasturtium (Tali) 
Low Climbing Annuals 
For Fences, Low Trellises, etc. 
Thunbergia 
Cypress Vine 
Sweet Pea 
Perennials 
For Permanent Beds and Borders 
Taller Sorts 
Aster 
Anemone 
Anthemis 
Aquilegia 
Campanula 
Canterbury Bells 
Chrysanthemum 
Coreopsis 
Delphinium 
Digitalis 
Erigeron 
Gaillardia 
Geum 
Gypsophila 
Hibiscus 
Hollyhock 
Liatris 
Lobelia (Hardy) 
Lupinus (Hardy) 
Lychnis 
Pansy 
Pentstemon 
Physostegia 
Platycodon 
Poppy (Hardy) 
Pyrethrum (Hardy) 
Rocket (Sweet) 
Scabiosa Caucasica 
Tritoma 
Wallflower 
Owarfer Sorts 
Achillea 
Alyssum (Hardy) 
Anemone 
Candytuft (Hardy) 
Carnation 
Cerastium 
Cheiranthus 
Dianthus (Hardy) 
Heuchera 
Myosotis 
Platycodon 
Shasta Daisy 
Stokesia 
Sweet William 
Tufted Pansy 
Veronica 
Viola 
For Rock Garden 
Agrostemma 
Alyssum Saxatile 
Anchusa 
Anemone 
Arabis Alpina 
Aster Alpinus 
Aubretia 
Campanula 
Candytuft Semper- 
virens 
Cerastium 
Delphinium Chinensis 
Geum, Mrs. Bradshaw 
Heuchera 
Myosotis 
Ampelopsis Veifchi 
Clematis 
Perennial Climbers 
Lathyrus 
Fragrant Flowers 
Alyssum 
Candytuft 
Carnation 
Clematis Paniculafa 
Cleome 
Dianthus (Hardy) 
Geranium 
Heliotrope 
Mignonette 
Nicotiana Affinis 
Scabiosa 
Stocks 
Sweet Pea 
Sweet Rocket 
Sweet Sultan 
Sweet William 
Violet 
Wallflower 
Plants Succeeding in 
Partial Shade 
Anemone 
Antirrhinum 
Aquilegia i 
Canterbury Bells b. 
Coreopsis P 
Delphinium^ ? 
Digitalis 
Godetia A 
Lobelia 
A 
p 
Matricaria 
Myosotis 
Nemophila 
Oenothera g> 
Pansy P 
Poppy (Hardy) .' 
Schizanthus tw. 
Viola ^ 
Long-Stemmed Flowers 
Notably Suitable for Cutting 
Aquilegia 
Arctotis 
Aster 
Calliopsis 
Carnation 
Centaurea 
Chrysanthemum 
Clarkia 
Coreopsis 
Cosmos 
Dahlia 
Delphinium 
Dianthus 
Gaillardia 
Gerbera 
Gypsophila 
Gladiolus 
Larkspur 
Lobelia (Hardy) 
Marigold 
Mignonette 
Pentstemon 
Poppy 
Saipiglossis 
Scabiosa 
Snapdragon 
Statice 
Stevia 
Stocks 
Sunflower (Cut and 
Come Again) 
Sweet Pea 
Sweet Sultan 
Zinnia 
Everlasting or Straw Flower 
For Winter Boquets 
Acroclinium Physalis 
Globe Amaranth Rhodanthe 
Helichrysum Statice 
Honesty 
Colored Foliage Plants 
Amaranthus Kochia 
Centaurea Pyrethrum Aureum 
Gymnocarpa Ricinus 
Euphorbia Snow on Mountain 
Plants for Conservatory 
see page 95 
ANNUAL FLOWER SEEDS 
These complete the cycle of their existence, growing lrom seed to 
seed in one year. Many sorts require to be sown in some sheltered 
situation such as a greenhouse, cold frame, or window box about a 
month before they may be planted outdoors. This is necessary not 
only on account of their tenderness, but also because they need 
more time for development, and by sowing thus early the growing 
season is proportionately prolonged. Others may be sown where 
they are to stand, in which case they require careful attention for 
the first few weeks. 
While there is no class of plants that will survive better under 
rigorous conditions, yet in order to achieve the best results they 
should be planted where they can obtain ample sunlight, may be 
easily watered, and, in case of early frost, may be quickly 
protected. 
A continuity of bloom may be secured by occasional sowings of 
many sorts. In the latitude of New York these sowings may be 
made as late as June 15th. 
Biennial Flower Seeds — These grow from seed the first year, then 
flower and die the following year. Some are grown as annuals. 
PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS 
The great charm of Perennials lies in their permanence. Once 
established, they are a constant source of pleasure, and among the 
most interesting plants in our gardens, presenting a variety of size, 
form and color so great as to fit them for almost every conceivable 
purpose in the garden. Some may be made to thrive under most 
unkind conditions, while others require skilful cultivation. 
A very large proportion of the Perennial plants that may be 
grown from seed have great value as cut flowers, particularly so 
because of their great substance, which enables them to stand 
up well long after cutting. 
Notwithstanding their individual charm, they are most effective 
when planted in a mixed border, where by arranging them accord- 
ing to height, color and season of flowering, an attractive display 
may be had from the earliest days of spring all through the sum- 
mer, and even after the first frosts herald the approach of winter. 
Perennials are generally raised from seed sown from early 
spring to about August 1st, in the latitude of New York. 
Treated thus, they make strong plants which may be planted in 
a permanent situation early enough in the fall to winter safely. 
Cultural instructions are printed on the back of all packets. When ordering ask for booklet "Henderson's Flowers for American Gardens" 
for full details 
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