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Comprising the outstanding offerings oi the World's Leading Flower Breeders, as well as those of Our Own Origination. All 
flower seeds offered have merited a place in this catalog after they proved their worth as desirable subjects ior American Gardens at 
our Testing Grounds at Red Bank, N. J. 
Suitable material can be found here for practically all types of gardens, as well as special strains of flowers for the competitive 
grower. Henderson's strains are always in evidence in the Blue Ribbon class wherever flowers are exhibited. 
They aTe arranged in alphabetical order for your convenience. Explanation of the letters following the various species of flower seeds: 
(A) Annual (P) Perennial (CA) Climbing Annual (CP) Climbing Perennial (B) Biennial (TP) Tender Perennial 
ACROCLJNIUM 
Everlasting Daisy (A) 
1024 Sensation Giants. The garden cut flower 
par excellence — this new strain produces flow- 
ers half again larger than any existing strain, 
and grows 6 to 8 inches taller. Each flower is 
full double and will average a good 3 inches 
across. Its colors range from medium rose to 
light pink shades. Picked in the bud and hung 
up to dry, they will last indefinitely. 
Per 1000 seeds. 75c; pkt.. 25c 
1022 Double Hybrids. See page 80. Fine 
flowers on 12 to 18-inch stems, which are borne 
freely over a long flowering period. The range 
of color is most remarkable, being shades of 
salmon, pink, cerise and white. Mixed colors. 
Per 1000 seeds, 50c; pkt., 10c 
AGERATUM, Floss Flower CA) 
Flower freely all season from spring-sown 
seed. Splendid for bedding, edgings or pots. 
Combines well with Tagetes or French Mari- 
golds for blue and gold effects. 
1032 Little Oorrit Blue. Height, 5 to 6 inches. 
Per 1000 seeds, 25c; pkt., 10c 
1034 Little Dorrit White. Height, 5 to 6 inches. 
Per 1000 seeds, 25c; pkt., 10c 
1035A Fairy Pink. A most valuable, deep rose- 
colored variety from Mexico. It belongs to the 
Star type, and is valuable for pot-culture, as 
well as for growing outdoors. 
Per 1000 seeds, SI .00; pkt., 25c 
1036 Blue Perfection. Large heads of deep 
amethyst-blue flowers; plant very even in 
growth; about 8 inches high. 
Per 1000 seeds, 25c; pkt., 10c 
1037 Dwarf Blue Cap. Flowers, large and com- 
pact, rich blue. The foliage is small, so the 
effect is that of a solid mass of flowers; height, 
6 inches Per 1000 seeds, 60e; pkt., 15c 
1038 Blue Star. A tiny and compact variety, 
only 4 to 5 inches high densely covered with 
light blue flowers. Per 1000 seeds, 60c; pkt., 15c 
1042 Midget Blue. The dainty little plants 
grow 2 to 3 inches high, and they are smoth- 
ered with true blue flowers. The foliage is 
apprppriately fine and exquisitely delicate. 
The plants are uniformly dwarf and true to 
color. Ageratum Midget Blue won a silver 
medal in the All-American Trials. 
Per 1000 seeds, $1.00; pkt., 25c 
0^ti/ssii)n } Sweet 
There are few annual flowers that can com- 
pare with the Alyssum, for the many uses it 
may be put to. When used for borders or edg- 
ing, it makes a gay ribbon of flowers that are 
always attractive. It requires a minimum 
amount of attention. It begins flowering in 
from six to eight weeks after sowing. 
1052 "Carpet of Snow." iA.CompactaProcum- 
bens. ) This new variety is pure white and 
grows only 2 to 3 inches high and flowers pro- 
fusely; in fact, it is a perfect carpet of snow all 
season. We have counted as many as 300 
heads of pure white flowers open on one plant 
at one time. For edging and bedding this is a 
very satisfactory little annual. 
Per as., SI. 00; per Vj ox., 60c; pkt., 10c 
1053 Violet Queen. The flowers of this vari- 
ety have a character peculiarly their own, 
being of a very pretty violet tint. The little 
bushes are completely covered with honey- 
like scented flowers, and they are just as free 
flowering and enduring as the familiar white 
varieties. At our trial grounds we have 
counted as many as two hundred flowers on 
a plant at one time. 
Per 1000 seeds, 50c; pkt., 15c 
1054 Maritimum. The well-known Sweet Alys- 
sum; white flowers borne profusely; height, 
3/ 4 foot Per ox., 40c; Vj 01. , 25c; pkt., 10c 
1056 Tom Thumb or Little Gem. (A. Benthami 
Compactum Erectam. ) One of the finest for 
edgings and low beds; height. 1/2 foot. 
Per ox., 75c; per Vi ox., 50c; pkt., 10c 
1057 Saxatile Compacta. P~ A dwarf peren- 
nial Alyssum for rock gardens or edging a 
flower border. Popularly known as "The Bas- 
ket of Gold." The deep yellow flowers are 
produced in large clusters, blooms in May and 
June; height, 3/4 foot Per V* ox., 50c; pkt., 15e 
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AMARANTHUS 
These robust annuals, including "Love-Lies- 
Bleeding." "Joseph's Coat," etc., attain heights of 
from IV2 to 6 feet; are very showy garden plants. 
1076 Molten Fire. Bronze with Poinsettia-like scar- 
let tops; height. 3 feet. 
Per 1000 seeds, 40c; pkt., 15c 
1078A Tricolor Splendens, Joseph's Coat. Named 
"Fire Amaranth" from its very brilliant coloring; 
the foliage is of a bright carmine with variega- 
tions of golden yellow, blood-red and dark green. 
A fine plant for ornamental gardening; also splen- 
did for pot culture. Height. 3 feet. 
Per 1000 seeds, 25c; pkt., 10c 
ACHILLEA, Yarrow (P) 
1012 Ptarmiea, The Pearl. Produces double, pure 
white flowers, which are borne in clusters on long 
stems. It grows about 2 feet high and is covered 
with snowy blossoms 
Per 1000 seeds, 75c; pkt., 15c 
AGROSTEMMA, CORONARIA (P) 
1045 Rose Campion. Perennial growing 2 feet 
high, suitable for rocks gardens and borders. 
Colors are crimson and white, with a rosy eye. 
The foliage is silvery-white. They bloom abun- 
dantly. Mixed colors. 
Per 1000 seeds, 25c; pkt.. 15c 
AMPELOPSIS, Boston Ivy (P) 
1082 Veitchii. A valuable climber. Entirely 
hardy in the most exposed places, often attaining 
a height of 20 to 30 feet in two or three years, 
clinging to stones, brick, or woodwork, with the 
greatest tenacity. It is a great protection to walls, 
etc., as the leaves, lapping over each other, shed 
rain. In the summer the foliage is a rich shade of 
green, but in the fall it assumes the most gorgeous 
tints of autumn Per ox., 75c; pkt., 15c 
Ageratum 
Blue Perfection 
