From PETEJR HEHDEIRSOH <& CO., M1£W YOIRM. 



CARNATION, MARGUERITE 



Giant Flowering 



(Shown in colors on opposite page) ' 



These flower profusely in summer and autumn from seed sown in the 

 spring. The flowers of this wonderful strain often measure 3 inches across, 

 and are usually as double as double can be. The variety of colors includes 

 white, blush, deep pink, salmon, carmine, scarlet, dark crimson, maroon and 

 many beautiful variegated flowers. Most of them have lovely fringed petals 

 and are delightfully fragrant. One great merit of these Carnations is that 

 they commence to flower in abouftV^ve weeks' time from seed. Seed sown in 

 the spring will'produce luxuriant plant*, that will be continually full of bloom 

 from August until killed by severe frosts*, or seeds may be sown during the 

 summer fbr.the winter-flowering plants. 

 1742 Pink]. . Per 500 seeds, 50c; Pkt., 10c- 



1744 Scarlet I Per 500 seeds, 50c; Pkl., 10c 



1745 Striped Per 500 seeds, 50c; Pkl., 10c 



1747 White Per 500 seeds, 50c; Pkt.. 10c. 



1749 Yellow Per 500 seeds, 50c; Pkt., 10c. 



1750 Mixed Colors Per 500 seeds, 50c; Pkl.. 10c. 



1751 Henderson's Collection of above 5 separate Giant Marguerites, 40c. 

 For other varieties of Carnations, see page 92. 



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CENTAUREA IMPERIALIS 



or Imperial Sweet Sultan 



(Shown in colors on opposite page) 



These beautiful giant-flowering "Sultans" produce long-stemmed, ex- 

 quisitely fringed blossoms 3 to 4 inches across, of graceful effect and are 

 delightfully fragrant. The colors vary, some having centers of a different 

 color, as violet with white center, etc For bouquets and vases they are 

 exceptionally beautiful. If cut scarcely opened they will last for ten days 

 in water. The plants are of the easiest culture, flowering freely in the garden 

 the first summer from seed sown in the spring. They are of strong, bushy 

 form, 2 to 3 feet high. 



1838 Chamaeleon. Bright yellow flowers. ... Per 500 seeds, 25c; Pkt.,' 10c. 



1842 Favorita. Brilliant rose-colored flowers. .Per 500 seeds, 25c; Pkt., 10c. 



1844 Graziosa. Deep lilac Per 500 seeds, 25c; Pkt., 10c 



1846 Margaritae. Satiny-white flowers Per 500 seeds, 25c. ; Pkt., 10c 



1848 Splendens. Rich, dark purple Per 500 seeds, 25c; Pkt., 10c. 



1850 Mixed Colors Per 500 seeds, 25c; Pkt., 10c. 



1851 Collection of the above 5 separate varieties 40c 



For other varieties of Centaurea, see page 93. 



AURICULA 



1480 Primula Auricula. Beautiful low-growing, early spring-flowering plants, fine for borders, 

 pot culture, etc. the fragrant flowers of many rich colors are borne in clusters on the 

 top of stalks 4 to 6 inches long Pkt. 25c. 



BALLOON VINE 



I486 Rapid-growing annual climber, 10 to 15 feet; white flowers followed by balloon-like 

 seed-pods Pkt. 10c. 



DOUBLE BALSAMS 



These are the most perfect in form and largest flower yet developed in this old garden 

 favorite, which is among the showiest and most popular of summer garden annuals: height, 

 Xy^ to 2 feet. (See engraving.) 



1490 Goliath Balsam. Mixed Colors. A new type of phenomenally robust growth, throw- 

 ing up a main stem about 4 feet high, the lower half of which carries several candelabra- 

 like side branches, all of which are well clothed with very large and very double flowers 



of charming colors Per 500 seeds, 50c. ; Pkt. 10c. 



1492 The King. Glowing fiery-scarlet, large, full^ double flowers Pkt. 10c 



1494 The Queen. Deep rose-pink, large, double 'flowers; exquisite Pkt. 10c. 



1496 White Perfection. Large double white Pkt. 10c 



1600 Extra Choice, Double Mixed. Containing many colors, spotted, blotched, striped, 

 etc A Per 500 seeds, 40c; Pkt. 10c. 



GOLDEN BARTONIA 



1606 Bartonia Aurea. A native of California, and one of our showiest annuals. It produces 

 large single golden-yellow flowers which have quite a metallic lustre when the sun 

 shines on them. A large cluster of yellow stamens adds to the effectiveness of the 

 blossoms, which measure nearly 3 inches across, and are borne profusely all summer 

 a long, on bushy plants about 1 foot high. It succeeds best grown in masses so the 

 foliage will shelter the ground from the hot sun. It will then thrive almost anywhere, 

 but prefers a. moist situation Pkt. 10c. 



BEGONIAS 



Tuberous-Rooted Varieties 



These profusely flowering pot plants, are deservedly popular for garden bedding, flowering 

 in the greatest profusion all summer. The individual florets will average from 2 to 3 

 inches in diameter, and are of various beautiful colors; height, 1 foot. 



1520 Single, Large-flowering, Mixed Colors Pkt. 25c. 



1610 Double, Large-flowering, Mixed Colors Pkt. 50c. 



BEGONIAS 



Everblooming Fibrous Rooted Varieties 



The Semperflorens (Everflowering\ varieties of fibrous rooted Begonias offered below are 

 unsurpassed bedding plants. Thriving equally well in partially shaded or sunny locations, 

 flowering profusely through summer and fall — beds or edgings of these Begonias being a 

 sheet of color continuously. As pot plants for winter flower- 

 they are also superb; easily grown from seed. 

 1514 Magnifica. A very striking bedding or pot plant, 

 producing bright crimson flowers; dark bronze 

 foliage, plants bushy and compact, about 10 

 inches high.. Per 1,000 seeds, $1.00; Pkt., 25c. 

 1516 Prima Donna. Splendid bushy plants, 

 10 inches high by 12 inches across. The 

 flowers are unusually large, 1 to \\i inches 

 in diameter, and of charming rose color 

 shading to carmine in center. (See engrav- 

 ing.) Per 1,000 seeds, $1.00; Pkt. 25c. 

 1518 Vernon. Fine bedding and pot plant, 

 6 inches high; blood-red flowers in pro- 

 fusion. Per 1,000 seeds. $1.00; Pkt. 25c. 

 4740 A WILD FLOWER GARDEN of great 

 and interesting variety may be made in 

 any suitable out-of-the-way place by 

 sowing broadcast, and raking in Hender- 

 son's Special Mixed Wild Garden Flower 

 Seed. Sow at the rate of 1 oz. per 100 

 square feet, mixed with sand for evenness 

 of distribution. Price 25c. per oz.; 75c. 

 per 34 lb., $2.00 per lb., postpaid. 



DOUBLE BALSAM WHITE PERFECTION 



.When Ordering Flower Seeds Please Order By Number Prefixed To Each Variety 



