p Henderson s superior Flower Bulbs 



IMPORTANT. NOTE THIS LIBERAL OFFER. 

 We will deliver, transportation paid in the U. S. 

 and possessions. Vegetable and Flower Seeds by 

 the packet, ounce, quarter-pound, pound, pint 

 and quart. 



We also deliver, transportation paid, all Lawn Grass Seed mixtures in 

 any quantity and most Bulbs at single and dozen price. 



SPECIAL NOTICE 



Bulbs and roots mature and ripen at different periods during the late summer 

 and autumn, and shipments will be made as follows in the absence of contrary 

 instructions. 



Our August Shipment includes Lilium Harrisii, Freesias, Roman and French 

 Hyacinths, Paper-White and Roman Narcissi. 



Our September or Main Shipment includes the General line of Bulbs, such as 

 Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissi, Crocus, Iris, Peonies and Callas. 



Our November Shipment includes Lily -of -the-V alley and Lilies. 



The ground Is sometimes frozen in northern latitudes by the time our November 

 shipments are ready, but, if customers will have the ground covered where the late- 

 maturing sorts are to be planted, with 2 feet of dry leaves, straw or manure, to 

 prevent freezing, the bulbs can be planted with safety when received. 



CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE. All advance orders for growing crops 

 ■ re booked by us previous to harvesting and receipt — subject to crops 

 permitting — and accidents or delays beyond our control. Should shortages 

 necessitate it, we reserve the right to fill such orders pro-rata. 



Our New Leaflet, "How to Grow Bulbs,** gives concise instructions both for 

 indoor and outdoor culture. Free with every order. 



HENDERSON'S BULB CULTURE. New and Enlarged Edition, Price 50 

 cents. GIVEN FREE if asked for with orders for not less than S3. 00 worth of 

 Bulbs. 



on Seeds, in Bulk, 

 quantity. 



In making this Free Delivery offer we reserve the 

 right to ship the goods by Parcel Post, Express or 

 Freight at our option. 



Purchasers Pay — or Allow — for transportation 

 Half-Pecks, Pecks and Bushels. Also on Bulbs in 



BUSINESS RULES 



All goods that we do not deliver free must have postage added according to Zone 

 Rate on this page if ordered by Parcel Post. In the catalogue we give the packed 

 weight of all varieties of Bulbs and other goods that may be forwarded by parcel 

 post. 



THE PRICES QUOTED IN THIS CATALOGUE ARE NET— We offer no 

 premiums, discounts or gratuities. This list cancels all previous quotations. 



PETER HENDERSON & CO. do not give a warranty on any of the Seeds. 

 Bulbs, Roots, etc. they send out: neither can they be responsible for the crops 

 owing to the circumstance that after leaving their hands they have no control 

 over the care, planting or cultivation of the same. 



HOW BEST TO ORDER AND REMIT 



Remittances should be made either in the form of an Express Money Order or 

 a P. O. Money Order, Bank Draft or Registered Letter, 



NOTE. — If Bills or Silver are remitted be sure and register the letter, 

 otherwise it is at sender's risk. 



Customers can also shop by express, as all express companies have purchasing 

 departments in all their offices. They make no charge other than the return expresa- 

 age. 



If Goods are Wanted (by Parcel Post or Express) C. O. D., 25 per cent of the 

 amount must accompany the order. 



Orders from unknown Correspondents, without remittances, should be 

 accompanied by New York City references to save delay. 



PARCEL POST and EXPRESS INFORMATION 



Goods forwarded by Parcel Post, are assured of quick delivery, and for light parcels 

 or short distances the charges are less than if sent by Express. 



Parcels weighting 70 pounds or less can be forwarded by Parcel Post anywhere in 

 the first three zones, and parcels weighing .50 pounds are delivered all over the country. 

 Parcels going by mail must not exceed 84 inches in measurement all around and height 

 Included. This means that the distance from one end to the other added to the number 

 of inches around the thickest part of the package must not be more than 84 inches, or 

 7 feet. 



If you do not know what parcel post zone you live refer to map printed below, or ask 

 your postmaster. 



Packages weighing 8 ounces or less can be sent at lc. for 2 ounces to any part of 

 the country. 



EXPRESS 



Parcels any weight can be 6hipped by express, and for heavy weights and long dis- 

 tances express rates are lower than parcel post rates. 



From the 4th to the 8th Zone packages weighing 10 pounds or more usually go 

 cheaper by express. 



Your express agent will be glad to tell you the rate to your station. 



DOMESTIC PARCEL POST RATES 



Within the U. S. and Possessions, 



Zones from New York City 



First Zone, within 50 miles 



Second Zone, within 50 to 150 miles 



Third Zone, within 150 to 300 miles 



Fourth Zone, within 300 to 600 miles 



Fifth Zone, within 600 to 1000 miles 



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