HENDERSON'S AUTUMN BULB CATALOGUE 



If You Want Beautiful Bulbous Flowers 



In your house next winter, or in your garden next Spring 



You must plant the Bulbs this coming Fall! 



Bulbs are practically all grown in Holland and as we are 

 large importers we get the pick and import only "firsts" 

 Having been engaged in the bulb importing business for 

 three-quarters of a century, we know intimately all the best 

 growers of the different varieties in Holland; some excel in 

 growing one kind, and some in another, so that we are in a 

 position to get the best qualities of All Varieties. Bulbs 

 sold by local dealers are usually "seconds,'' and we advise you 

 to order bulbs as soon as you get this catalogue, and not 

 wait until the last week. 



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 two feet of dry leaves, straw or manure, 



to prevent freezing, the bulbs can be planted with safety when 

 received. 



THE FRONT COVER. This year, we picture a scene in 

 the gardens at "Het Loo' the palace of Queen Wilhelmina. 



The 25th anniversary of her reign was celebrated with 

 great rejoicing in Holland this year, and as that country is 

 our source of supply for most bulbs, we thought the picture 

 appropriate. 



IMPORTANT NOTICE— The U. S. Government has 

 decreed that Narcissi (Daffodils) may only be imported until 

 1925. As a result of this ruling, prices will, of course, advance. 

 We therefore suggest that you order your Daffodils for future 

 use NOW, taking advantage of present low prices 



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, Narcissus, Crocus, Iris, 

 Peonies and Callas. 



Our November shipment includes Lily of the Valley and 

 Lilies, Snowdrops, Scillas etc. 



CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE. All advance orders for 

 growing crops are booked by us previous to harvesting and re- 

 ceipt — subject to crops permitting — and accidents or delay be- 

 yond our control. Should shortages necessitate it, we reserve 

 the right to fill, such orders pro-rata. 



PARCEL POST RATES 



From the 4th to 8th Zone packages Weighing 10 Lbs. or More Usually Go Cheaper by Express. 



1st 



Zone: 



2nd 



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3rd 



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4th 



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5th 



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6th 



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7th 



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8th 



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5c for the first pound, 

 5c for the first pound, 

 6c for the first pound, 

 7c for the first pound, 

 8c for the first pound, 

 9c for the first pound, 



lc for each additional lb. 

 lc for each additional lb. 

 2c for each additional lb. 

 4c for each additional lb. 

 6c for each additional lb. 

 8c for each additional lb. 



lie for the first pound, 10c for each additional lb. 

 12c for each pound. 



Parcel Post packages must not exceed 70 pounds in weight for 

 the first three zones, and 50 pounds for the other zones, and the 

 size limit is eighty-four C84) inches for combined length and largest 

 girth. 



Packages weighing 8 ounces or less are mailable at the rate of 

 lc for every two ounces, regardless of distance; if weight is more 

 than S ounces the pound rate applies. 



FREE DELIVERY OF SEEDS— BUSINESS RULES, ETC. 



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. On large quantities (half pecks and over) pur- 



chaser pays transportation. In making this Free Delivery offer 

 we reserve the right to ship the goods by Parcel Post, Express or 

 Freight at our option. When mailable goods we do not offer to 

 deliver free are wanted by Parcel Post postage must be added 

 at the zone rates above. 



WE MAKE NO CHARGE FOR SHIPPING AND CARTING of 



goods to any railroad station, steamship line or express office in 

 New York City proper. 



WE MAKE NO CHARGE FOR PACKING, except special for 

 foreign shipments, as tin-lined cases, double sacks, etc., then we 

 charge cost. Cloth bags we charge for, viz.: K peck, 10c; 1 peck, 

 12c; y 2 bushel, 15c; 1 bushel, 20c; 2 bushels, 40c. 



WE DO NOT SUPPLY DEALERS, therefore our Seeds, etc., 

 can only be procured by sending orders direct to us. 



ACCOUNTS. — Parties having no account with us — who order 

 goods without remittance — must furnish satisfactory reference. 

 New York City reference preferred on account of the shorter delay 

 pending investigation. 



REMITTANCES may be made by Express Money Order, P. O. 

 Money Order or Bank Draft: if bills or silver send in a Registered 

 Letter otherwise it is at sender's risk. We must decline sending 

 goods C. O. D. unless 25% of their value accompanies the order. 



NOTE— If cash or stamps are sent by mail REGISTER THE 

 LETTER, otherwise it travels at owner's risk. Letters are fre- 

 quently lost in transit. | 



THE PRICES OUOTED IN THIS CATALOGUE ARE NET — 

 We offer no premiums, discounts nor gratuities. We reserve the 

 right to advance prices without notice shou'd current conditions 

 require it. 



PETER HENDERSON & CO. give no warranty, express or 

 implied, as to descriptions, quality, productiveness, or any other 

 matter of any Seeds, Bulbs or Roots they send out and they will 

 not be in any way responsible for the crop. If the purchaser does 

 not accept the goods on these terms they are at once to be returned. 



PETER HENDERSON & CO. 



35 & 37 CORTLANDT ST., NEW YORK 



