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Henderson's "Favorite" Collection of 



GIANT SPENCER jfiSgSp SWEET PEAS 



Sixteen of the Best Varieties Shown in Colors on Opposite Page and Described Below 



Sweet Pea evolution is constantly producing additions to the glorified race of 

 "Spencers," which have superseded the older types, and in this collection we 

 include a number of the most recent. 



The characteristics of the Spencer Sweet Peas, grown under congenial condi- 

 tions, are: robust growth, the plants attaining a height of from 6 to 10 feet 

 requiring for full development to be from six inches to a foot apart. The flowers 

 are giants among Sweet Peas, measuring 2 to 2J^ inches across. They are beauti- 

 fully formed, with huge standards, open and upright, and immense wings grace- 

 fully poised. Both standards and wings are daintily waved, the undulations 

 reflecting high lights and casting shadows in the depth, thus showing a varied 



harmony of tones which greatly enhances the coloring. Three and often four 

 of these queenly blossoms are borne on long, strong stems, rendering them 

 unsurpassable as cut flowers for vases, bouquets and other decorations. Their 

 long-continued profusion of bloom is phenomenal, but accounted for by the fact 

 that a majority of the flowers of true Spencers fall as they fade — before the seed 

 pod is formed — thus continuing the succession of bloom — for, as all know, when 

 Sweet Peas set pods, the flowering diminishes. 



Condensed cultural instructions for garden culture under both northern 

 and southern conditions and for winter flowering under' glass are given in Hen- 

 derson's leaflet, "How to Grow Sweet Peas to Perfection," free to customers. 



4301 COLLECTION. One pkt. each of the sixteen varieties for $1.00 postpaid. 



4304 COLLECTION. One ounce (400 to 500 seeds each) of the sixteen varieties for $4.00, postpaid. 



SWEET PEAS FAVORITE COLLECTION 



Key to 

 Plate 



A 4108 Gladys Improved 



B 4188 Leviathan 



C 4111 Gleneagles 



D 4001 Admiral 



E 4234 Mrs. Cuthbertson 



F 4281 Sextet Queen 



G 4249 Pinkie 



H 4116 Grand National 



Large flowe red pure lavender 

 Rich, deep maroon 

 A beautiful shade of light blue 

 The finest Navy blue variety 

 Rose-pink with white wings 

 Beautiful pure white 

 Large flowers, rose-pink 

 Large frilled rich cream 



Key to 

 Plate 



I 4087 Ecstasy 



J 4057 Charm 



K 4251 Pirate Gold 



L 4232 Mrs. A. Searles 



M 4296 Welcome 



N 4258 Red Boy 



O 4077 Debutante 



P 4245 Olympia 



Pure pale pink on white ground 



Rich orange-red cerise 



Rich gojden orange 



Beautiful pink shading into orange 



Bright dazzling scarlet 



Large deep crimson 



Soft salmon shaded coral 



Deep rich purple 



4300 Henderson's Mixed Giant Spencer Sweet Peas 



An unsurpassable mixture. Composed exclusively of Giant Waved Spencer varieties, blended in proper porportion of bright colors, selfs and art tints, also including 

 several new hybrids of exquisite colors and shades. Price, 10c per pkt. (75 to 100 seeds), 20c; per oz.( 400 to 500 seeds), 60c; per J4 lb., $2.00 per pound. 



NOVELTIES IN GIANT SPENCER ORCHID-FLOWERED SWEET PEAS 



These Novelties, because of their outstanding qualities and distinct color features, have created world-wide interest, having been awarded 

 Medals and Certificates of Merit at Sweet Pea Exhibitions in England and America during 1935 



LATE FLOWERING VARIETIES 



4012 Artiste. A handsome, glowing, clear geranium pink of extraordinary 

 beauty. The wings and standard are alike in color, giving the flower a 

 fine, clean effect. The stems are very long, each usually bearing four large, 

 bold flowers Pkt. 25c 



4051 Capri. The originators claim that it is the greatest light blue Sweet Pea 

 ever introduced. The flowers are bold, beautifully waved and properly 

 spaced on the long stout stems , Pkt. 25c 



4059. Chinese Blue. A beautiful solid blue, rich and deep without the objec- 

 tionable fading out on the edges. The stems are long and bear fours 

 throughout ; Pkt. 25c 



4118 Grand Slam. It is clear bright scarlet cerise, shaded with orange. The 

 flowers are large, bold and well placed on good strong stems borne on 

 vigorous growing vines. Strongly recommended for exhibition or garden 

 decoration Pkt. 25c 



4196 Lullaby. A charming shade of light rose pink on white ground. It is a 

 strong grower and has very long stems carrying usually four large flowers 

 of exquisite beauty Pkt. 25c 



4284 Stylist. The very boldness of the flowers attracts attention, as well as the 

 clear deep rose pink color. There is a decided flush of salmon tone in the 

 pink coloring and the ground color is practically white. The flowers are 

 very large, bold and beautifully placed on very long, stout stems. The 

 vines are very vigorous and free flowering Pkt. 25c 



EARLY FLOWERING VARIETIES 



4310 Early Boon. A glorious deep salmon pink on light cream ground. The 

 flowers are bold and beautifully frilled. The stems are very long, usually 

 carrying four fine blossoms. The vine growth is vigorous. ^Awarded a Gold 

 Medal by the New York Florists Club, April Slh, 1935 Pkt. 25c 



4311 Bridesmaid. A charming soft pink on a white ground. A single flower 

 measures 2% inches in diameter, length of stems 14 to 16 inches. Growth 

 vigorous, and the petals have great substance Pkt. 25c 



4313 Early Chime. It is a most fascinating shade of light salmon pink of 

 a new and distinct shade on a cream ground. The standard and wings are 

 alike in tone, giving a beautiful effect when bunched or when combined 

 with other colors Pkt. 25c 



4346 Mother Machree. A single flower measures two inches across, length 

 of stems 13 to 15 inches. The color is a delightful shade of coral rose and 

 it is a strong grower Pkt. 2.^c 



4367 Early Redwood. The color is deep, bright crimson. The flowers are large, 

 well placed on long stout stems and nicely waved. The vines are full of 

 vigor and bear profusely for a long period Pkt. 25c 



4369 Sequoia. A golden cerise color. The flowers measuring over 2}£ inches of 

 four flowers 4 x 5)^ stems 13 to 15 inches long, a strong grower throwing 

 four and five blooms on robust stems Pkt. 25c 



4370 Shirley Temple. This is considered to be one of the most beautiful 

 varieties ever originated, the flowers are very large, color pale pink on long 

 stems carrying four blooms on each Pkt. 25c 



4388 Early Triumph. The color is lovely soft lilac mauve — a beautiful clear 



shade without any tinge of ourple or blue. It is a very vigorous grower and 



produces a most generous crop of flowers' beautifully placed on long stout 



stems. Awarded a Gold Medal by the New York Florists Club April 8th, 



1 935 ; Pkt. 25c 



