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LETTUCE HENDERSON'S BIG BOSTON 



Introduced by Peter Henderson & Co. in 1890 



This has been pronounced by many of our customers as being the "Best 

 Head Lettuce on Earth." It has proven its value by thriving equally as 

 well indoors for winter forcing, as for frame or outdoor culture. The heads 

 are large, compact, tender, crisp and creamy white. It is as delightful to 

 the palate as it is to the eye. Price 20c. oz., 50c. U lb., $1.40 lb. 10 lbs. 

 and over $1.25 lb. 



LETTUCE HENDERSON'S PERFECTED 

 SALAMANDER 



Salamander is the best of the very few varieties that will thrive, well during 

 the hot weather of mid-summer. We therefore recommend this beautiful 

 creamy white, large butter lettuce for the summer crop. Price 20c. oz., 

 50c. X lb., $1.50 lb. 10 lbs. and over $1.25 lb. 



EGG PLANT HENDERSON'S NEW YORK 

 SPINELESS 



This, the most popular of Egg Plants, produces a plant of low growth, with vigor- 

 ous branching habit. It is very prolific, bearing 8 to 10 immense fruits of superb 

 quality. Price 55c. oz., $1.75 y A lb., $6.00 lb. 



PEPPER CHINESE GIANT 



The fruits of this variety are mammoth, averaging 12 to 15 inches in circumference 

 and notwithstanding its immense size it is early and prolific. The stocky well 

 branched plants growing two feet high carry a large crop of most attractive peppers. 

 It is the best sort for stuffing for mangoes. Price 55c. oz., $1.75 > 4 lb., $6.00 lb. 



TOMATO HENDERSON'S FAMOUS PONDEROSA 



Introduced by Peter Henderson & Co. in 1891 



Beyond all question, this is the most popular red tomato grown in America. Itenjoys 

 this well merited reputation because of its superior quality. It possesses all the 

 qualifications sought for in the ideal tomato; good flavor, a minimum of acidity, a 

 fairly tender skin, solid meaty flesh, few seeds and large size. The original high bred 

 type, can only be secured direct from us. Price 70c. oz., $2.25 " 4 lb., $8.00 lb. 



TOMATO HENDERSON'S CRIMSON CUSHION 



Introduced by Peter Henderson & Co. in 1895 



This is a scarlet sport from Ponderosa and resembles the original stock in many 

 respects. The fruit is somewhat smaller than Ponderosa, but it bears prodigiously. 

 It ripens immediately after the very early sorts, and bears continuously up to frost. 

 Price 70c. oz., $2.25 % lb., $8.00 lb. 



TOMATO EARLIANA 



This is the best extra early tomato for the home garden. It has excellent flavor 

 and is remarkably solid for an early sort. The very early sorts are not as a rule 

 continuous bearing, so that later sorts should also be planted. Price 35c. oz., 

 $1.15 % lb., $3.50 lb. 



Supply the Demand for Plants of 



HENDERSON'S FAMOUS 



VEGETABLES 



There is a big demand among amateur and professional 

 gardeners for seedlings and young plants for setting out of 

 Henderson's Famous Vegetables 



Below we offer a list of the varieties, which we believe 

 will be money makers for our Florist friends. These plants 

 may be grown in Frames, Flats or two inch Pots. 



CABBAGE, HENDERSON'S ORIGINAL EARLY JERSEY 

 WAKEFIELD 



Introduced by Peter Henderson & Co. in 1868 



This is the best first-early pointed head cabbage grown. It was introduced by 

 Peter Henderson many years ago, and still holds its undisputed lead. The heads 

 are pyramidal in shape, with a rounded peak. It has a delicacy of flavor rarely 

 associated with cabbage. Price 50c. oz., $1.50. '., lb., $5.00 lb. 



CABBAGE, HENDERSON'S "SUCCESSION" 



Introduced by Peter Henderson & Co. in 1888 



The most celebrated second early variety in cultivation. It greatly exceeds in 

 size any variety m its season. It is highly bred, free from coarse veining and 

 possesses the fine quality of the best early sorts. Price 60c. oz., $1.75 5-i lb., $6.00 lb. 



CABBAGE HENDERSON'S SELECTED LATE FLAT 



DUTCH 



This is the best standard late, winter keeping sort. The heads are large and solid, 

 and under all conditions, it gives entire satisfaction both in commercial and private 

 gardens. Price 50c. oz., $1.50 y A lb., $5.00 lb. 



CAULIFLOWER HENDERSON'S SNOWBALL 



Introduced by Peter Henderson & Co. in 1878 



There is no other sort that can equal this Superb Cauliflower. It is unquestionably 

 the best either for early or late crops. It heads where others fail. Its large perfect 

 shape, its snowy whiteness, and its delicious flavor and quality wins for it the praise 

 of all who grow it. Price $3.25 oz., $12.00 ', 4 lb., $45.00 lb. 



CELERY HENDERSON'S GOLDEN SELF BLANCHING 



This variety is the most popular of the early sorts. Its golden yellow stalks are 

 fit for table use early in September. It is attractive in appearance, delicate in flavor, 

 and blanches quickly. Price 90c. oz., $3.25 } t lb., $12.00 lb. 



CELERY HENDERSON'S EASY BLANCHING 



Introduced by Peter Henderson & Co. in 1915 



This variety is a distinct sort, as it possesses the qualities of being very early, and 

 at the same time one of the best of the late keeping sorts. It is a very vigorous 

 grower, creamy white in color with a quality and flavor that is simply superb. Price 

 $1.25 oz., $4.00 > 4 lb., $15.00 lb. 



CELERY HENDERSON'S WINTER QUEEN 



Introduced by Peter Henderson & Co. in 1907 



The standard variety for winter keeping. This is the best of the strong growing 

 green sorts, requiring banking. It blanches perfectlv white, with a tenderness and 

 flavor that is superb. Price 40c. oz., $1.25 ' 4 lb., $4.00 lb. 



A FLAT OF HENDERSON'S BIG BOSTON LETTUCE, READY FOR TRANSPLANTING 



was U fo B u U ndeTb S y Peter Henderson in 1847 ^m^SESm 00 Peter and Howard M. Henderson 



