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The Two Most Popular Tomatoes on Earth 



Illustrated in Colors on the Opposite Page 



Henderson's Ponderosa Tomato 



Introduced by Peter Henderson 6" Co. in 1891 



For 32 Years the Best and Most Popular in the American Garden — Produces Fruits Magnificent 



in Size — Dehcious in Flavor — Perfectly Shaped and in Great Profusion — Still Gaining 



in Favor by Leaps and Bounds — It is Grown from the Atlantic to the Pacific 



900. From its first appearance it gripped and held the admiration 

 of all who grew it and each recurring season sees thousands more 

 added to the number of its appreciative admirers, who have sent us 

 testimonials in such numbers, that if we printed them, they would 

 monopolize a quarter of the pages in the catalogue. Fortunately it 

 is so constituted that it is susceptible of continuous improvement, 

 and this has made it possible for us not only to maintain the high 

 standard of quality which it has always occupied, but, by careful 

 development, to raise it to a higher standard of perfection than ever. 



Unquestionably the one great requisite in a vegetable for private 

 use is quality — first and always QUALITY. In a Tomato the prime 

 essentials are: good flavor, a minimum acidity, a fairly tender skin, 

 solid, meaty flesh, few seeds, and very little juicy pulp. These ideals 

 are perfectly exemplified in Red Ponderosa. 



There are two kinds of solid Tomatoes. One derives its solidity 

 from a thick-fleshed outer wall and a tough skin, and this is eagerly 

 sought by the shipper. The solidity of Ponderosa is fundamentally 

 different. A serious defect in many sorts is the hard, core-like 

 character of the cell walls, which frequently remain green and hard 

 long after the other parts of the fruit are ripe, and this very defect 

 has been utilized in the breeding of Ponderosa. We have succeeded 

 so thoroughly in rnodifying, developing, and enlarging these cell 

 walls in Henderson's Ponderosa that they have almost filled the 

 seed cavities, which in less carefully bred strains contain only seed 

 and watery pulp. The original highly bred and selected type of Red and 

 Golden Ponderosa can only be secured direct from us, as we do not 

 supply dealers. Spurious and uncared-for stocks will be disappoint- 

 ing. Price, IOC. pkt., $i.oo oz., $3.50 }4, lb. 



Henderson's Golden Ponderosa 



Illustrated in Colors on the Opposite Page 



Introduced by Peter Henderson & Co. in 1914 



It Equals Red Ponderosa in Size But Bears Rich Golden-Yellow Fruits in Abundance 



889. A yellow Tomato that has color alone to distinguish it is 

 not entirely novel. Many such varieties have been introduced, but, 

 having failed to gain popularity owing either to lack of flavor or 

 some other essential, have disappeared from cultivation. Henderson's 

 GOLDEN PONDEROSA is equal in every respect to its parent the 

 red Ponderosa, possessing all the qualities that have made our 

 Ponderosa a household word throughout the land, and, in addition, 

 has the striking color which compels instant attention. It originated 

 as a "Sport" from the Red Ponderosa and comes remarkably true; 



but some parti-colored fruits may be expected. These but add interest 

 to it. 



But that which differentiates it from all other sorts is its con- 

 spicuous and striking appearance when served sliced with the red 

 Ponderosa. This combination produces an effect appealing to the 

 appetite, and supplies a decorative table effect both novel and 

 attractive. Price, 20c. pkt., 3 pkts. 50c., $2.00 oz. 



SPECIAL OFFER. — One packet each of Red and Golden Pon- 

 derosa for 25 cents. 



Henderson's Easy Blanching Celery 



Illustrated in Colors on the Opposite Page 

 Introduced by Peter Henderson & Co. in 1914- 



Continually Gaining in Popular Favor in All Sections of the United States 



Emphatically Distinct from Any Other Sort. The Easiest and Quickest to Blanch. 

 Excels All Late Sorts in Long-Keeping Quality. The Earliest and the Latest in One Row. 



332. This splendid Celery was named and introduced by us. It 

 has already taken rank with other vegetables we have introduced, 

 many of which are the standard of merit and have achieved a world- 

 wide reputation. The original stock has been improved under our 

 watchful care, and it is today as near perfection as nature can make it. 



Henderson's Easy-Blanching Celery excels in the qualities that 

 give Self-Blanching Celeries their value; it bleaches earlier and quicker 

 than any of this class. It is the longest-keeping variety grown 

 (if put away green), excelling in this respect every other sort. 



The plant is of medium height, of great vigor — having thick rather 

 than broad stalks, with shallow ribs. The leaves are slightly, but 



"For the past three years we have grown what is known as Henderson^s Easy , 

 Blanching Celery, which everyone considers the best Celery in this part of the 

 country. A truck farmer said to me that he had heen in the business for thirty 

 years and never in his experieiice had he seen such Celery as was raised at the 

 Boys' Industrial Home. Market dealers say nothing can touch it. From one- 

 half to almost two-thirds of our crop weighs from four to four aiid one-hal pounds 

 ■per stalk after being washed and cleaned for market." 



BOYS' INDUSTRIAL HOME, Williamsport, Penn. 



densely crumpled, distinguishing it from any other variety. Its 

 quality is superb. 



The stalks are tender and brittle, and the flavor extremely spicy and 

 aromatic. 



Henderson's Easy-Blanching Celery enables the market grower 

 to command the market over the entire season, and so easily is it 

 grown, that the amateur can produce Celery equal in quality to that 

 which formerly could be grown only by skilled men equipped with 

 years of experience. 



Price, 20C. pkt., 3 pkts. for 50c., 7 pkts. for $1.00, $1.75 oz., S5.50 

 }4 lb., $20.00 lb. 



"/ must say a word about Henderson's Easy Blanching Celery. I had five 

 rows twelve feet long which yielded ten bushels, and it was the best I ever tasted." 

 WALTER KLINGSTEIN, Detroit, Michigan. 



"I have Easy Blanching Celery in good condition yet in my cellar. How is 

 that for keeping Celery till April 15th." 



HARRY D. COTTON, Connersville, Ind. 



We have attached numbers to all Vegetable and Flower Seed varieties, but customers may order either by name or number. 



