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Henderson's Crimson Cushion Tomato 



{Illustrated in colors on opposite page) 



THE CRIMSON-SCARLET BROTHER OF „PONDEROSA" 



THE SUPERLATIVE MERITS OF "CRIMSON CUSHION" ARE: 



The Earliest Large Tomato — A continuous and late fruiter — Of immense size and smooth as an apple — Ripens thoroughly all over, 

 the stem end coloring as well — Almost seedless and as solid as beefsteak — Prodigious bearer. 



When we introduced the "Ponderosa" we hazarded the opinion that 

 that famous variety was the forerunner of a new race of tomatoes that 

 would eventually displace the seedy, strongly acid sorts in general 

 cultivation, and the advent of this splendid variety verified the pre- 

 diction. 



Crimson Cushion is a scarlet "sport" from Ponderosa, and re- 

 sembles the original stock in nearly all respects, but the color is 

 brilliant crimson-scarlet, untinged with purple. It bears a prodigious 

 crop of perfectly shaped fruits of enormous size that ripen clear to 

 the stem, while its rich color is sustained throughout the entire fruit. 



It ripens a few fruits immediately after the very early sorts, and 

 from then right up to frost it yields a constant supply of massive, 

 luscious fruits. These are always extremely solid, and remain so after 

 cooking. Served in slices its solid, tempting appearance compels 

 instant admiration, and in the final and decisive test of flavor it is 

 appetizing and delicious. 



Crimson Cushion, like the Ponderosa, is almost seedless. It is 

 firm and "meaty," of superb quality, and enormously prolific and 

 early for so large a tomato. 



Price, 15c. pkt., $1.00 oz., $3.00 }4 lb. 



WORDS OF APPRECIATION OF "CRIMSON CUSHION" 



"7 am pleased to report that J am very Tnuch pleased with the Tomatoes I am, 

 growing from the Crimson Cushion seed I got from you. They are very smooth, 

 large and ripening fast. I pulled a bunch of seven in a cluster on one stem, 

 varying from 13 inches in circumference to 8 inches.^' 



W. N. SHIVE, 



Union City, Tenn. 



"I had raised some of the finest Tomatoes from your seed in the last five or six 

 years. They are finer than any picture I have ever seen. I sell plants to people 

 in Indiana, Illinois Kentucky, and some in Nashville, Tenn." 



W. E. BRA Y, 



Mt. Vernon, Ind. 



"I had ripe Tomatoes from Crimson Cushion in February that I picked green 

 the last of September. No special care except in careful handling." 



FRANK E. SHARP, 



Corning, N. Y. 



"It gives me great pleasure to plant your seed, and we've had great success 

 with your Crimson Cushion Tomatoes and Big Boston Lettuce. Our Tomatoes 

 were averaging a pound each when they were bringing 20 cents a pound in some 

 markets near here." 



MRS. M. M. TROTTEN; 



Manchester, Ga. 



Henderson's Long Season Spinach 



(Illustrated in colors on opposite page) 



May be Grown Continuously in any Home Garden 

 The Rest for Sowing in Spring and 



For many years the amateur gardener haa poor success in growing 

 Spinach, owing to its aggravating habit of going to seed just about 

 the time it should be ready for use. The development of a type 

 showing a marked long-standing character has given us Henderson's 

 Long Season Spinach, removing the only obstacle to its general 

 cultivation, so that there is now nothing to hinder the least exper- 

 ienced from enjoying this wholesome vegetable throughout the entire 

 season. The plants are very hardy. Seed sown in September will 

 produce small plants, which, with a slight covering of loose, dry 



Remains Edible Longer than any other Variety. 

 Summer for a Successional Supply. 



material, will be available for use very early in the spring. 



The plant is small, with rich, lustrous green leaves. These are 

 short, broad, very thick, and of so great substance, that it loses bulk 

 in cooking less than any other sort. The leaf stems are very short, 

 which so greatly reduces the diameter of the plant that it may be 

 grown more closely than other varieties, and the whole plant forms 

 a compact, dense rosette, perfect in color and substance, and un- 

 equaled in flavor. 



Price, IOC. pkt., 15c. oz., 45c. I4 lb., $1.50 lb. 



CUSTOMERS ARE ENTHUSIASTIC IN PRAISE OF "LONG SEASON" 



"Please mail at once one ounce Henderson's "Long Season" Spinach. We 

 and our neighbors are greatly pleased with what we had from our early planting 

 and want to raise more crops before we leave the island." 



MISS MAR Y L. ADAMS, 



Bailey Island, Maine. 



"Jn trying, to select a good Spinach for spring sowing I have come to the con- 

 clusion -tliat Henderson's "Long Season" Spinach is the best. Please send jne 

 the lowest price on 700 pounds." 



HARRY B. SWEENEY, 



Congress Heights, D. C. 



Henderson's ''Quartette" Collection of Small Round, or 



Turnip Radishes 



(Illustrated in colors on opposite page) 



These small round varieties are excellent for the private garden, both for sowing outdoors and also for forcing, and if grown as advised 

 in our pamphlet "Garden Culture of Root Crops," will be tender, crisp, well flavored and quite free from excessive pungency. 



Sow thinly, and when plants appear be sure they do not crowd each other. Do not allow Radishes to stand long before pulling, as they 

 become pithy quickly after maturing. 



EARLY SCARLET GLOBE RADISH. The best of the forcing 

 varieties. The roots are a little longer than round, the skin intense 

 scarlet in color, with tiny threadlike roots. We exercise unusual care 

 to procure only perfect stocks of this variety and we believe no better 

 can be had. It is very early, oval shaped, and has very small top. 

 Price, IOC. pkt., 20c. oz., 50c. }4, 'h., $1.50 lb. 



WHITE-TIPPED EARLY SCARLET TURNIP RADISH. A 

 superior strain of this variety, so popular both for outdoor culture 

 and growing in frames; of medium size; shape very uniform and 

 round; color bright scarlet, with a distinct white tip, contrasting 

 vividly and making it very attractive; mild, crisp, white flesh; 

 matures in 25 days. Price, 5c. pkt., 15c. oz., 40c. K lb., $1.25 lb. 



RED FORCING RADISH. An ideal round red variety. Good for 

 forcing. Properly grown, it will mature in three weeks. The color 



is a bright vivid red. , It is remarkable for its very short tops and 

 esteemed for its very mild flavor, while its piquant appearance 

 assures it a welcome on every table. Price, loc. pkt., 20c. oz., 

 50c. M Ih., S1.50 lb. 



PHILADELPHIA WHITE BOX RADISH. This variety is much 

 in demand, because, unlike many other early sorts, it remains in 

 fine table condition for a very long time before becoming at all pithy. 

 It is ready for use in thirty-five to forty days from the time the seed 

 is sown. Almost globe-shaped, but slightly flattened. Price, loc. 

 pkt., 20c. oz., 50c. li lb., $1.50 lb. 



HENDERSON'S "QUARTETTE" COLLECTION. Price, one 

 packet of each of the above four varieties for 30c., i ounce of each 

 for 6oc., H lb. of each for $1.70. 



Seeds listed on this page are delivered transportation paid in the U. S. or possessions. Order early. 



