PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK— WHOLESALE CATALOGUE— POTTING FIBRE 



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BETTER THAN SOIL FOR 

 BULBS AND PLANTS REQJJIK- 

 ING NUTKITION FOFk ONLY 

 A FEW MONTHS. 



A BOON FOK TOWNS- 

 PEOPLE WHO HAVE DIFFI- 

 CULTY IN GETTING GOOD 

 POTTING SOIL. 



TULIPS GROWN IN FIBRE. 



CROCUS GROWN IN FIBRE. 



Henderson's Prepared 



HOLLAND FIBRE 



HYACINTH GROWN IN FIBRE 



A SUPERIOR SUBSTITUTE FOR POTTING SOIL 

 An excellerit modern medium in which to grow and 

 flower bulbs during winter in bowls, jardineres, fern 

 dishes, etc., without drainage. Always sweet, clean to 

 handle, no drip to soil furniture or carpets, no worms. 

 The most charming XA^ay of growing bulbs for the house. 





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DAFFODIL GROWN IN FIBRE 



Henderson's Prepared Fibre is composed of disintegrated Holland peat 

 fertilized and blended with pulverized charcoal, and crushed oyster shells 

 It furnishes in an assimilable form all of the plant food elements needed by 

 bulbs and in fact almost all plants requiring nutrition for not over 6 to 9 

 months. For fern dishes, hanging baskets, window boxes and most potted 

 plants for house decoration during the winter it is a boon for it does not " dry 

 out " as quickly as soil nor will it get water logged nor sour if too much water 

 be given and it does not harbor insects nor worms. It is light, clean, nice to 

 handle, odorless, always remains sweet and if used as directed it retains just 

 the right amount of moisture to encourage healthy, luxuriant growth and 

 perfection of bloom. 



But perhaps the crowning merit of Henderson's Prepared Fibre is the charm- 

 ing effect produced by bulbs flowering in fancy bowls, fern dishes, small jard- 

 ineres or other receptacles without drainage holes in the bottom so they can 

 be placed anywhere without danger of soiling anything from drip. One lady 

 sends us photographs, one showing " Paper white" narcissus fibre grown in a 

 glass jar. She says " I like to watch the root development " the other photo 

 shows a splendid hyacinth in a fancy teapot. Showing that almost anything 

 may be utilized for the purpose though we can furnish special Bulb Bowls 

 if desired as offered on the opposite page. 



Almost any of the spring flowering bulbs may be grown in Henderson's Pre- 

 pared Fibre but we specially recommend Roman, Dutch and Grape hyacinths. 

 Early flowering tulips, narcissus, jonquils, lily of the valley pips after ripened 

 by frost or cold storage. Crocus, chionodoxas, callas, freesias, spireas, scillas, 

 snowdrops, allium neapolitianum, Spanish iris, etc. 



Success in flowering bulbs in fibre, however, as in soil, depends upon proper 

 treatment, i.e., fill the vase or bowl to a little below the rim with moistened 

 fibre — not so wet that water can be squeezed out — plant the bulbs in it, the 



tops just showing above the surface. Do not press the bulbs down too firmly 

 or they may be forced up when they commence to throw out roots. The bulbs 

 may be spaced so they almost touch. After planting, which should be done 

 soon after the bulbs are received, they should be placed to make roots in a 

 dark cool airy place as a cellar, outhouse or cool garret, not in a confined closet. 

 It requires about 8 weeks to develop the root system sufficiently to produce best 

 flowers. The fibre must be kept moist all the time, but not sodden, particularly 

 before the bulbs have made enough root growth to absorb the moisture. 

 If too much water by accident be given, tip the bowls on their side and drain 

 it off. 



Where garden space or cold frames are available the following method of 

 caring for the bulbs while making roots is less troublesome and furnishes more 

 desirable and uniform conditions, i.e., place the potted bulbs in a trench or cold 

 frame and cover them over 3 or 4 inches deep with soil, ashes, leaf mould or 

 similar material. If exposed to the autumn rains no further attention need be 

 given to the moisture problem, but if not exposed to the weather the bowls 

 should be examined twice a week and the fibre kept uniformly damp. 



When the bulbs have rooted and made some top growth they may be taken 

 into the house to develop foliage and flowers; by taking them in at intervals of 

 ten days or two weeks a succession of bloom may be enjoyed throughout the 

 winter if a sufficient number be provided. When removed to the house place 

 near the light in a cool room free from drying furnace heat. A temperature 

 of 50° to 60° produces the best flowers. 



Growing bulbs in Henderson's Prepared Fibre is an easy and most interesting 

 method and the effect when in flower is charming. 



Full directions and many cultural hints are given in our booklet " How to 

 Grow Bulbs in Henderson's Prepared Fibre," free to customers when 

 asked for. 



PKICES OF HENDERSON'S PKEPAKED HOLLAND FIBRE, 



Buyer paying transit. If by Parcel Post allow extra for postage @ Zone Rates (See 2d page Cover.) 



A bushel is sufficient for about twettty-four 6 ijtch bowls of average depih. 



Half peck, .25c. Peck, .40c. Half Bushel, .75c. Bushel, $1.25 



Parcel Post Weight 4 Ihs. Parcel Post Weight 7 Ihs. 



Parcel Post Weight 14 lbs. 



Parcel Post Weight 28 Ihs 



