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k*HEN DERSON'S FEOVER SEEDS! 



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Probably no outdoor occupation gives so much pleasure as the cultivation of flowers from seed. Starting with the tiny grains of seed, placing them 

 carefully in suitable soil, watching the conditions of air and moisture while the seeds are hidden below the ground, and the gradual unfolding of the tiny 

 seedling, and later the miraculous development of leaf, stem and branch until finally the fully grown plant bursts into glorious flower; this is the pleasure 

 awaiting one who grows flowers from seed. 



ANNUAL FLOWER SEEDS 



These complete the cycle of their existence, growing from seed to seed in 

 one year. Many sorts require to be sown in some sheltered situation such 

 as a greenhouse, cold frame, or window box about a month before they may 

 be planted outdoors. This is necessary not only on account of their tender- 

 ness, but also because they need more time for development, and by sowing 

 thus early, the growing season is proportionately prolonged. Others may be 

 sown where they are to stand, in which case they require careful attention 

 for the first few weeks. 



Annuals offer a large field for selection, embracing plants of all kinds, from 

 the modest Sweet Alyssum to the gorgeous Salvia, the majestic Ricinus, and 

 dainty Cosmos. They are found in every conceivable shade of color, and are 

 adaptable for growing as single specimens, or planting for large effect in 

 clumps or masses, while others are well suited for making borders. 



While there is no class of plants that will survive better under rigorous 

 conditions, yet in order to achieve the best results they should be planted 

 where they can obtain ample sunlight, and may be easily watered. 



It is almost needless to urge the importance of careful weeding, as weeds 

 usually grow more rapidly than the seedlings. If the rows are carefully 

 marked when sown it will be easy to distinguish the weeds. 



A continuity of bloom may be secured by occasional sowings of many 

 .sorts, such as Eschscholtzia, Sweet Alyssum, Phlox, Zinnia, etc. In the 

 latitude of New York these sowings may be made as late as June loth. 



The great value of annuals is greatly enhanced by the fact that an effectual 

 display may be secured for a very modest outlay, many of the most attractive 

 sorts being sold in 5c. and 10c. packages. 



PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS 



The great charm of Perennials lies in their permanence. Once established 

 they are a constant source of pleasure, and among the most interesting plants 

 in our gardens, presenting a variety of form and color so great as to fit them 

 for almost every conceivable purpose in the garden. Some may be made 

 to thrive under most unkind conditions, while others require skilful culti- 

 vation. 



Many plants of this class, notably Antirrhinums, have been so greatly 

 improved by hybridization during recent years, that they may now_be had 

 in varying height, and in almost every shade of color. 



A very large proportion of the Perennial plants that may be grown from 

 seed have great value as cut flowers, because of their great substance, which 

 enables them to stand up well long after cutting. 



Notwithstanding their individual charm, they are most effective when 

 planted in a mixed border, where by arranging them according to height, 

 color and season of flowering, an attractive display may be had from the 

 earliest days of spring, all through the summer, and even after the first 

 frosts herald the approach of winter. And so, week by week, as sure as 

 the season revolves such a border will present new charms and revive old 

 ones, the beauty of it growing with ever-increasing interest. 



Perennials are generally raised from seed sown from early spring to about 

 August 1st, in the latitude of New York. 



Treated thus, they make strong plants which may be planted in a per- 

 manent situation early enough in the fall to enable them to winter safely. 



In some instances plants will flower the first year from seed if sown 

 quite early, but nearly all require a year to reach their full development. 



Henderson's Flower Seed Collections 



HENDERSON'S "GARDEN BEAUTIFUL" COLLECTION OF 



ANNUAL FLOWER SEEDS 



FOR GARDENS, BEDS, BORDERS, ETC. 

 (Sown in the spring these rapidly attain perfection and flower the same season.) 



25 Kinds, Enumerated Below, SI. 00, ) AT -, , |-. 

 or the 12 Kinds Prefixed X for 50c. | vlaile<1 * ree 



Ageratum, Blue Perfection. Compact bushes, 8 inches high, blue flowers. 

 XAlyssum, Little Gem. An improved white Sweet Alyssum. 

 XAster, Giant Comet, Double, Mixed Colors. One of the best Asters. 



Calliopsis, Golden Wave. Large golden flowers, freely produced. 



Candytuft, Empress. Hyacinth-like spikes of white flowers. 



Celosia, Ostrich-Plumed, Mixed. Brilliantly showy, free-flowering. 

 X Cosmos, Giant-Flowering, Mixed. Fall-flowering, fine and showy. 

 XDianthus, Double Diadem Pinks. Various colors, edged and marbled. 



Eschscholtzia, Golden West. Large-flowering California Poppies. 



Hollyhock, Henderson's Annual Ever-Blooming, Mixed Colors. 



Larkspur, Giant Hyacinth-Flowered, Mixed Colors. Large, showy spikes. 

 X Marigold, Pride of the Garden, Mixed Colors. Improved African Marigolds. 

 XMignonette, Bird's Mammoth. Long, large spikes of fragrant flowers. 

 X Nasturtium, Giant-Flowering Tom Thumb. Large flowers of various colors. 

 XPansy, Bedding, Finest Mixed. Large flowers of many beautiful colors. 



Petunia, Large-Flowering, Single, Mixed Colors. Blotched, striped. 

 XPhlox Drummondii, Large-Flowering Mixed. Improved varieties. 

 XPoppy, Giant Double, Brilliant Mixture. Immense flowers, very showy. 



Portulaca, Double, Mixed. Showy for edgings or low beds. 



Salvia Bonfire. Improved Scarlet Sage, compact and'bushy, vivid scarlet. 



Scabiosa Maxima, Double, Mixed Colors. Large-flowering Sweet Scabious. 

 XStocks, Large-Flowering Dwarf, Double, 10 Weeks, Mixed Colors. 



Sunflower, "Cut-and-Come-Again," Mixed. Bushy plants. 3 to 4 feet. 



Verbena, Mammoth, Mixed. Large flowers of scarlet, white, blue, pink, etc. 

 XZinnia, Large, Double, Mixed Colors. Immense double flowers. 



THE HENDERSON COLLECTION OF SEEDS OF 



CLIMBING ANNUALS 



(Sown in the spring these rapidly attain perfection and flower the same season.) 

 12 Kinds, Enumerated Below, 50c, Mailed Free 



Balloon Vine. White flowers, succeeded by balloon-like seed pods. 10 feet. 

 Canary-Bird Vine. Yellow butterfly-like flowers. 15 feet. 

 Cobaea Scandens. Beautiful climber, large bell-shaped, rich blue flowers. 20 ft. 

 Cypress Vine, Mixed. Feathery foliage, star-shaped flowers, red. white, etc. 15ft. 

 Dolichos, Giant Crimson. Wistaria-like clusters of crimson flowers. 10 feet. 

 Humulus, Japanese Variegated. Foliage striped silver and green. 20 feet. 

 Mina Lobata. Luxuriant climber, with clusters of blood-red flowers. 20 ft. 

 Moon Flower Vine. Luxuriant vine, with immense white flowers. 50 to 75 ft. 

 Morning Glories, Imperial Japanese, Mixed. Magnificent colors. 30 feet. 

 Nasturtium, Giant-Flowering, Climbing, Mixed Colors. Xew colors. 10 ft. 

 Sweet Peas, Giant Spencer, Mixed. The finest strain; no dull colors. 10 ft. 

 Thunbergia, Mixed Colors. Charming, neat vine, flowering freely. 6 feet. 



HENDERSONS "GARDEN BEAUTIFUL" COLLECTION OF 



HARDY PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS 



FOR GARDENS, BORDERS AND GROUPS 



(These flower from seed the second year and thereafter.) 

 25 Kinds, Enumerated Below, $1.00, ) A r ., , j-, 

 or the 12 Kinds Prefixed X for 50c. p lalJea t<Tee 



Achillea, The Pearl. Double white flowers, borne profusely in summer. 

 XAlyssum Saxatile Compacta. Spring-blooming, hardy yellow Alyssum. 

 XAquilegia or Columbine, Large-Flowering Hybrids. Beautiful new colors. 

 X Asters, Hardy, Large-Flowering Hybrids. Improved Michaelmas Daisies. 



Canterbury Bells, Calycanthema, Mixed. The "Cup and Saucer" type. 



Candytuft, Gi'oraltica. Rose and white hardy Candytuft. 



Carnation, Hardy Garden, Mixed Colors. Double fragrant flowers. 

 X Coreopsis Lanceolata, Harvest Moon. Large golden-yellow flowers. 

 XDelphinium, Large Single Hybrids, Mixed Colors. Perennial Larkspurs. 



Dianthus Plumarius, Double Mixed. The Pheasant's Eye or Grass Pinks. 

 XDigitalis Gloxinoides, Mixed. The finest strain of Foxglove, various colors. 



Gaillardia Grandiflora Maxima, Mixed. Flowers red. yellow, etc. 

 XHollyhock, Extra Choice Double, Mixed Colors. Many beautiful colors. 



Lobelia, Hardy Hybrids, Mixed. Improved types of the Cardinal Flower. 



Pentstemon, Finest Mixed. Large Foxglove-like flowers of brilliant colors. 

 XPhlox, Hardy Large-Flowering Hybrids, Mixed. Heads of large flowers. 



Platycodon Mariesi, .Mixed Colors. Compact bushes with bell-shaped 

 flowers. 

 XPoppy, Hardy Oriental Hybrids, Mixed. Immense flowers. 6 inches across. 



Pyrethrum, Large-Flowering Hybrids, Mixed. Single Daisy-like flowers. 

 XScabiosa Caucasica. Saucer-shaped flowers, of lovely light blue. 



Stokesia Cyanea. The hardy Cornflower Aster, blue flowers. 4 inches across. 

 XSweet Rocket, Mixed Colors. Fragrant purple or white flowers. 

 X Sweet William, Large-Flowering, Single, Mixed. Rich colors. 



Tritoma Uvaria Grandiflora (Red-Hot Poker). Spikes of fire-red flowers. 



Wall-Flower, Double Large-Flowering, Mixed Colors. Fragrant flowers^ 



THE HENDERSON COLLECTION OF SEEDS OF 



HARDY CLIMBING PLANTS 



(For permanent positions; flowering after the first year.) 



8 Kinds, Enumerated Below. 50c. 



Ampelopsis Veitchii. The Japanese or Boston Ivy. clings to walls. "etc. 30 :":. 

 Aristolochia Sipho. Dutchman's Pipe Vine, luxuriant climber. 30 feet. 

 Asparagus Verticillatus. Feathery foliage, scarlet berries. 10 feet. 

 Bignonia Grandiflora. Trumpet Creeper clusters of orange-red flowers. 40 ft. 

 Clematis Paniculata. A mass of white star-like flowers in autumn. 30 feet. 

 Kudzu Vine. Grows rapidly; Pea-shaped, purple flowers. 40 to 50 feet. 

 Lathyrus Latifolius, Mixed Everlasting Pea. Sweet Pea-like flowers. I 

 Wistaria Sinensis. Pendent clusters of blue flowers. 25 to 40 feet. 



