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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-seven years, are to- 

 day 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- 

 olaved at Victory Garden Harvest Shows throughout the Nation. 



ASPARAGUS 



CULTURE — Asparagus 

 may be grown in almost any 

 soil or situation, bill special 

 success is attained in thoroughly enriched, 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, lime is saved by 

 buying and planting roots. For complete cultural instructions, 

 send for pamphlet "Asparagus Culture." 



GIANT WASHINGTON ROOTS 



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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 green tinged with 

 purple. 



Owing to dry weather in the growing areas, 

 Asparagus Roots are smaller than usual this 

 season. 



SOLD IN BUNDLES OF 50 ONLY 



Per 50 Per 100 



Two-year-old roots $3.25 §6.00 



Delivered, Transportation Paid. 



207 GIANT WASHINGTON SEED 



Price: pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; M lb., 75c; lb., $2.00. 



The culture of quality and prize-winning vegetables are given in Henderson's Garden Guide & Record 

 (price 50c per copy); sent free on request with order amounting to $4.00 or over. 



