2 PETER HENDERSON & CO., 35 Cortlandt Street, NEW YORK 



A SPECIAL IMPORT OFFER OF 

 HENDERSON'S Best Quality FLOWER BULBS 



FOR ORDERS FOR BULBS SELECTED FROM THIS CATALOGUE RECEIVED 



UP TO JULY 15th, 1930, FOR FALL DELIVERY 

 WE WILL PAY THE TRANSPORTATION CHARGES EAST OF THE MISSISSIPPI 



DELIVERY NOTICE. We deliver transportation paid to all points east of the Mississippi River, 

 all Flov^rer Bulbs and Roots, in Large or Small Quantities. 



We also {)ay transportation charges on all Fertilizers to any point within 150 miles of New York City, and on all Flower, Vegetable 

 and Lawn Grass Seeds to any point in the U. S. or Possessions, bi/ Parcel Post, Express or Freight at our option. 



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 iinporting business for three-quarters of a century, we know inti- 

 mately 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 receive this catalogue. Of course such 

 orders being specially imported for you with our own orders, will not be subject to cancellation. 



SECURE THE BEST AND SAVE MONEY BY ORDERING NOW 



Bulbs and roots mature and ripen at different periods during the late summer and autumn, and shipment will be made as follows 

 in the absence of contrary instructions. 



Our August shipment includes Lilium Harrisii, Freesias, Roman and French Hyacinths, Paper White Narcissus and Callas. 



Our September and October Main Shipment includes the general line of bulbs, such as Hj^acinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Crocus 

 Iris, Peonies, Snowdroj)s, Scillas, etc. Our November shipment includes Lily of the Valley, Hardy Lilies, etc. 



GARDENERS OF EXPERIENCE know that success — even wi) li seeds and biUbs of such high quahty as HENDERSON'S — depends largely 

 on weatlier conditions and proper cultivation, so in accordance with the universal custom of the seed trade PETER HENDERSON & t!0. gives 

 no warranty, express or implied, as to description, quality, productiveness, or any other matter of any Seeds, Bulbs, Roots or Plants they send out, 

 and they will not be in any way responsible for the crop. 



PLANTING THE OUTDOOR BULBS 



THE PROPER DEPXa 



AND DISTANCE 



APART TO PLANT 



THE OUTDOOR 



BULBS 2.iNA>A>,, SNOWDROP 



• 2 IN APART 



The minimum depth is 

 for average soils,, the max- 

 imum depth for light soils: 



Anemone, 2 to 3 in.; Chionodoxa 2 to 3 in.; Crocus 

 2 in. ; Fritillaria 4 to 6 in. ; Hyacinths, Dutch, 4 to 6 in. ; 

 Hyacinths. Gi-ape, 2 to 3 in.; Iris, Spanish, 3 to 4 in.; 

 Jonquils, 2 to 3. in.; Lily of the VaUey, 2 to 3 in.; Liliums 

 f) to 10 in.; Narcissus, 3 to 6 in. according to size of bulb; 

 Ranunculus, 2 to 3 in. ; Scillas Sibirica, 2 to 3 in. ; Scillas, 

 campanulata, 5 to 6 in. ; Snowdrops, 2 to 3 in. ; Tulips, Early 

 in.; Tulips, Late Cottage, Darwins, etc., 5 to 6 in. 

 2 to 3 in. 



ASK FOR OUR BOOKLET 



•HOW TO GROW BULBS" 



IN THE GARDEN 



AND IN THE HOUSE 



Sent free with every order 



. . 3 to 4 

 Winter Aconites, 



HYACINTH 



6 IN. APART 



NARCISSUS 



6 iN. APART 



Winter Blooms 



How and When to Plant Bulbs for Fall plantmg may be 

 now ana wnen to riant ^.^^^ ^^^^ during September, Octo- 



ber and November, or until the ground is frozen. The diagram above 

 indicates the depth and distance apart to plant each kind. 



Flowering bulbs best fill the important role 



of supplying these flowers as they are almost 



certain to produce satisfactory results with a minimum amount of 

 attention or care. After they have become rooted, bulbous plants wUl 

 grow to perfection in any ordinary living room temperature, if placed 

 In a situation where they will obtain direct sunlight at least part of the 

 day. 



Naturalizing ^'^'^ groves and out-lying grounds beyond the 

 i-<«ai.mo t^ttjg clipped lawn, a very happy style of "naturaUzing" 

 bulbous plants is much in vogue. Such bulbs should be used as can be 

 planted in (luantity, twenty-five to a hundred or more of a kind, and 

 only sorts should be used as are hardy and will flower and increase; 

 fortunately in bulbous plants there are many that succeed even better 

 in such rough places than in the prim garden, among them we will 

 mention hardy Anemones. Crocus, Chionodoxas, Convallarlas, Dicen- 

 tras, Funkias, Lilliums, Narcissus, Scillas, Snowdrops, and some of the 

 late-flowering Darwin Tuhps. The bulbs may be planted with a dibber 

 when the groimd is moist during the fall rains, but it is better to cut 

 and turn back the sod here and there, place the bulbs under and press 

 the sod back again. 



12 IN. OR MORE APAR' 



Henderson's Bulb Culture 



New Edition 



Read it. A brochure of interest and value to garden lovers, giving 

 pointers on the successful handling of bulbs of all kinds. 75c., post- 

 paid or sent free with an order for Bulbs amounting to $3.00. 



QUANTITY OF BULBS NECESSARY FOR ROUND BEDS 



Distance Apart 

 Diameter of Bed 4-in. Apart 6-in. Apart 



3 feet. 95 Bulbs 



4 feet 127 



5 feet 225 



6 feet .. 271 



7 feet 410 



8 feet 469 



9 feet 650 



10 feet 721 



37 Bulbs 



61 " 



81 " 



127 " 



169 " 



225 " 



271 " 



331 " 



