PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK— WHOLESALE CATALOGUE 



Henderson's Tested 



VEGETABLE SEEDS 



GROWERS COMMAND THE THE HIGHEST MARKET PRICES 

 WITH OUR SUPERIOR TYPES AND STRAINS 



ASPARAGUS 



I oz. to 60 ft. of drill. 

 {Ciillural instructions free) 



Giant Washington. 



Some varieties of Asparagus seem to be afflicted' with rust, 

 but Giant Washington Asparagus — developed under the 

 auspices of the United States Agricultural Department — is declared to be peculiarly immune 

 from this disease. The shoots are of giant size, very vigorous, straight, and what is still 

 more important, of extra good quality. Dark green tinged with purple. Undoubtedly a 

 great acquisition. {See engraving.) Price, 1 oz. 15c., I4 lb. 50c., lb. $1.25. 



Palmetto Henderson's. Superior in every way, the stalks are large and uni- 

 ' ' form, averaging nearly an inch in diameter and re- 



taining their thickness to the tip. Fifteen shoots make a good marketable bunch and weigh 

 nearly two pounds. It is adapted to all sections. Price, 1 oz. 15c., 3-1 lb. 40c., lb. f 1.00. 



1 ounce for 2,000 plants. 



BROCCOLI 



Riviera, Henderson's 



The Improved Italian or Calabrese Green Sprouting Type 



To supply the greatly increased demand for high quality Green Sprouting Broccoli 

 we imported the finest Italian strains and have developed therefrom Henderson's Riviera 

 which is unquestionably the best for our climate. An important place is destined for this 

 succulent vegetable in the diet of the American people, not only for its tender, delicious, and 

 savory flavor, but also for its healthful qualities, and ease of culture. 



The plant grows about two feet high, is branching in character, and each branch termi- 

 nates in a green sprout. When the green sprouts, which are actually a mass of flower buds, 

 have developed to two or three inches across (and before the flowers appear) they are ready 

 for use. It thrives anywhere. For an early crop start the seed in a cold frame and trans- 

 plant seedlings in the open ground when danger from frost is past. For late crop, start seed 

 in the open ground during the early Summer months. {See engraving.) Price, oz. $1.25, 

 }4 lb. $3.00, lb. $10.00. 



ASPARAGUS ROOTS 



^' M. \\T 1 ' M. 2-yr. old roots. 



Giant Washington. $2.50 per lOO; 



$20.00 per 1,000. {Purchaser pays transportation 



jf- I charges.) 



Palmetto. 2-yr. old roots. $1.75 per 100; 

 $15.00 per 1000. {Purchaser pays transportation 

 charges^ 



ASPARAGUS BEDS PRODUCE PAYING CROPS FOR TWENTY YEARS OR MORE 



