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



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NOTICE: The excessive drought of the past summer played havoc with the Cucumber seed crops, and seedsmen are holding 

 very light stocks. Our own supplies are extremely limited, and we are compelled to advance prices on some varieties. We strongly 

 advise our customers to order early. 



CUCUMBER 



The "Henderson" 



Perfect in Shape — ^The Leading Variety for 

 the Trucker 



For many years this has proven to be the most reliable of all 

 the White Spine types. It is extremely early, and produces 

 an enormous crop of uniformly large and symmetrical fruits. 

 It runs very close to type, bearing practically no misshapen 

 fruits or culls. As one of our customers whose testimonial we 

 print aptly expresses it "There is not a basket of culls in a carload 

 of Henderson's White Spine." It is the ideal for slicing, the 

 flesh being compact, fine-grained, sparkling white and of most 

 refreshing and delightful flavor. No variety excels it in vigor of 

 vine; it not only sets, but matures, a heavier crop of perfectly 

 shaped crown fruits than any other variety. None equals 

 it in color, and none holds the color better. It is grown and 

 shipped in greater quantities than any sort on the market, and 

 always sells at top prices. (See engraving.) Price, oz. 20c., 

 li lb. 45c., lb. $1.40. (100 lbs. and upwards @ $1.25 lb.). Write 

 for special prices on large quantities. 



The Henderson Long Type 



Makes the Ideal Pack 



A few years ago our market observer discerned a decided pref- 

 erence on most markets for a long type of the Henderson Cucum- 

 ber. Those growers who were successful in producing the longest 

 uniformly shaped fruits always commanded the highest prices. 

 Our plant breeders immediately undertook the task of selecting 

 and breeding the Henderson Cucumber to fix this characteristic so 

 that all growers could profit thereby. 



The result of their efforts is a beautiful Cucumber about one 

 inch longer than the regular Henderson type, possessing all of the 

 merits and qualities that have made the Henderson the most 

 popular Cucumber in America. We look for the Henderson Long 

 Type to become a money maker for the grower — a market favor- 

 ite. It makes a most attractive pack and is equally as inviting in 

 a hamper as in a crate. Owing to its firm texture it is also a good 

 shipper. Our trials prove it to be as early as its parent variety. 

 Price, oz. 20c., M lb. 50c., lb. $1.60, (100 lbs. and upwards @ $1.50 lb.) 



Don't let Aphis, Thrip or Red Spider destroy your crops. They are easily controlled with the new insecticide Evergreen. See page 63. 



