From PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK 89 
The Henderson Collection 
of Seventeen Hardy Perennial Flowers 
Shown in Colors on Back Cover 
4715 Special Offer: One Packet Each of the Seventeen Varieties, $1.25 
Henderson’s Pamphlet, “‘A Perennial Flower Garden From Seed,” sent with Every Collection 
There is perhaps no phase of gardening that is more interesting than the _ The great charm of Perennials lies in their permanence. Once estab- 
growing of hardy perennials from seeds. To watch the plants develop from lished they are a constant source of pleasure, and among the most interest- 
little seedlings into sturdy plants which withstand the rigors of winter and ing plants in our gardens, presenting a variety of form and color so great as 
bloom year after year with increasing luxuriance, is certainly fascinating. to fit them for almost every conceivable purpose in the garden. 
A hardy garden is a continual source of pleasure through the unfolding Many plants of this class have been greatly improved by hybridization 
of the different varieties of flowers from early spring till late in the fall. during recent years. Notwithstanding their individual charm, they are 
This group consists of 17 of the most popular and easily grown sorts, all most effective when planted in a mixed border, where by arranging them 
of which will bloom the year following the sowing of seed. A few, including according to beieht: color and season of flowering (as shown in the above- 
Coreopsis, Gaillardia, etc., often flower the same year; if the seed is sown mentioned pamphlet), an attractive display may be had from the earliest 
early in spring. days of spring, all through the summer, and even after the first frosts 
Most of the varieties in this collection are not only valuable for pro- herald the approach of winter. : 
ducing a beautiful display in the garden, but are also excellent for cut Perennial Flower Seeds can be sown from early spring to about August 
flowers. ‘ 1st, in the latitude of New York. 
The letter prefixed to each variety is a key to the flowers shown on back cover. 
For descriptions, refer to index below. 
A. 2250 Gaillardia, Giant Hardy Hybrid. Mixed colors. J. 1150 Aquilegia, or Columbine. Mixed colors........... Pkt. 25c. 
Per 500 seeds, 50c.; Pkt. 10c. | K, 3762 Stokesia. (The Hardy Blue Cornflower).......... Pkt. 10c- 
B. 1994 Coreopsis “‘Harvest Moon’’.. Per 500 seeds, 50c.; Pkt. 10c. L. 1896 Chrysanthemum (Shasta Daisy) Pkt. 23c 
Cc. 1670 Canterbury Bells. Single mixed................ Pkt. 10c. = aes MA 2 U/Y05'0:9° 6 18.0. 9.9 iat oe 
D. 3658 Scabiosa Japonica....................00002-008 Pkt. 10c. M. 1057 Alyssum (Saxatile Compacta)........ pEeooenor Pkt. 1ic. 
E. 3560 Pyrethrum Hybridum, or Painted Daisy. Mixed colors. N. 4455 Sweet William. Henderson’s Perfection Double Large- 
Pkt. lic. flowering. Mixed........... Per 1,000 seeds, 60c.; Pkt. 10c. 
F. 2090 Delphinium. Henderson’s Single and Double Superb Hy- | OQ. 4'760 Carnation, Hardy Garden, Finest Double. Mixed. 
brids. Mixed colors........Per 1,000 seeds, $1.00; Pkt. 25c. Per 500 seeds, 75c.: Pkt. 15c- 
G. 3490 Poppy, Giant Oriental. Mixed colors. P. 1470 Hardy Asters. New Large-flowering. Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c. 
Per 1,000 seeds, 50c.; Pkt. 1ic. 3 
H. 3420 Platycodon, or Chinese Bell Flower. Mixed colors..Pkt. 10c. | Q- 2440 Hollyhock. Hardy Extra Choice Double Mixed. ! 
I. 2170 Digitalis, or Foxglove. Mixed colors. Per 500 seeds, 50c.; Pkt. 10c. 
Per 1,000 seeds, 35c.; Pkt. 10c. 4715 Special Offer: One packet of each of the above for only $1.25 
Complete Index of Hardy Perennial Flower Seeds 
. Perennial plants will be found listed on pages 160-161. 
Per See Per See Per See 
Pkt. Page Pkt. Page Pki. Page 
1012 Achillea, The Pearl....... Rietieidelys aCe 93 1992 Coreopsis, El Dorado............. 10c. 108 2854 Myosotis, Palustris................ 10c. 118 
1016 Aconitum Napellus........ .... 10c. 93 1994 Coreopsis, Harvest Moon......... 10c. 108 2856 Myosotis, Ruth Fischer........... 25c. 118 
1057 Alyssum, Saxatile Compacta....... 15c. 93 Cornflower, Hardy. (See Stokesia.) 2857 Myosotis, Triumph............... 10c. 118 
1087 Anchusa Italica,................ 15c. 93 2030 Cowslip................,.e serene 15c, 109 2858 Myosotis, Victoria, blue........... 10c. 118 
1092 Anemone, St. Brigid.............. 15c. 93 Daisy, English. (See Bellis.) 2860 Myosotis, Victoria, mixed......... 10c. 118 
1150 Aquilegia, American Hybrid....... 25c. 94 Daisy, Michaelmas. (See Aster Painted Daisy. (See Pyrethrum.) 
1153 Aquilegia, Chrysantha........ ... 10c. 94 Hardy.) 3482 Papaver Orientalis, Beauty of Liv- 
1155 Aquilegia, Bell-flowered........... 25c. . 94 Daisy, Painted. (See Pyrethrum.) GuwNFOp.odroovesonkeracodauende 15c. 125 
1157 Aquilegia, Coerulea Hybrids....... 10c. 94 Daisy. Shasta. (See  Chrysanthe- 3483 Papaver Ocientalis, Colosseum.... 15c. 125 
1160 Aquilegia, double-flowered......... 25c. 94 mum.) 3485 Papaver Orientalis, Princess Vic- 
1170 Aquilegia, single mixed........... 10c. 94 Dames Violet. (See Sweet Rocket.) tora Wouises tate ne 15c. 125 
1464 Aster Hardy, Alpinus Goliath...... 15c. 99 2085 Delphinium Hybridum  Bella- 3487 Papaver Orientalis, Rembrandt... 15c. 125 
1466 Aster Hardy, White Queen........ 15c. 99 donna centres deere ae 25c. 109 3489 Papaver Orientalis, Salmon Queen. 15c. 125 
1470 Aster Hardy, mixed colors......... 10c. 99 2087 Delphinium Formosum.......... 15c. 109 3490 Papaver Orientalis, hybrids, mixed 15c. 125 
1480 Auricula.................0-0.055 25c. 95 2090 Delphinium, Giant Hybrids....... 25c. 109 3471 Papaver Nudicaule, Tibet........ 35c. 92 
Baby’s Breath. (See Gypsophila.) 2088-Delphinium Nudicaule, Lemon 3472 Papaver Nudicaule, scarlet........ 10c. 124 
1057 Basket of Gold.................. 15c. 93 (CS chon ndredoosenoepiscoies eo 35c. 92 3474 Papaver Nudicaule, white........ 10c. 124 
Bell Flower. (See Campanula.) Dianthus Barbatus. (See Sweet 3476 Papaver Nudicaule, yellow....... 10c. 124 
Bell Flower, Chinese. (See Platy- William.) 3480 Papaver Nudicaule, mixed...... . 10c. 124 
codon.) 2145 Dianthus, Dwarf Double Large- Pinks Hardy. (See Dianthus.) 
1522 Bellis, red............. Huta CeeoS 96 MOwerIn eerie dake als 25c. 3420 Platycodon, Grandiflora, mixed.... 10c. 123 
1524 Bellis, Longfellow................. 1 96 2150 Dianthus, Plumarius............. 3425 Platycodon, Mariesii, Mixed ... . 10c. 123 
1526 Bellis, Snowball...............:.. 1 96 2162 Digitalis, purple, spotted.......... 3430 Polyanthus, mixed..............- 15c. 123 
1530 Bellis, mixed colors............ 36 5 96 2163 Digitalis, rose, spotted. . SORA B Poppy, Iceland. (See Papaver.) 
1534 Bellis, Monstrosa Double, rose 
96 2164 Digitalis, white, spotted. 
1536 Bellis, Monstrosa Double, white. 
Poppy, Oriental. (See Papaver.) 
20c. 96 2166 Digitalis, yellow 
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1540 Bellis, Monstrosa Double, mixed... 20c. 96 2170 Digitalis, mixed colors.... 3542 Primula Acaulis........... ono 2EIS-. 125 
Blanket-Flower. (See Gaillardia.) 2180 Digitalis, Monstrosa, mixed... 3545 Primula Japonica Hybrids....... 25c. 125 
1555 Boltonia Asteroides.............. 10c. 96 Forget-Me-Nots. (See Myoso. 3555 Pyrethrum MHybridum, double 
1622 Campanula Calycanthema, blue. 10c. 104 Foxglove. (See Digitalis.) nibh Golasebonogushnaponosmooggoaae eee as 
1624 Campanula Calycanthema, rose. 10c. 104 2250 Gaillardia, giant hybrid........... 111 3560 Pyrethrum MHybridum, single, 
1626 CampanulaCalycanthema,striped 10@c. 104 2362 Gypsophila Paniculata, fi. pl.. 112 508 >.< 10 (a eT iGAn Atom IOS DO 15c. 125 
1628 Campanula Calycanthema, white 10c. 104 2364 Gylsophila Paniculata...... Bes 112 Red-Hot Poker Plant. (See Tri- 
1630 Campanula Calycanthema, mixed 10c. 104 2408 Hibiscus, giant yellow............ 5 113 toma.) 
1632 Campanula Persicaefolia, blue... 15c. 104 2423 Hollyhock, double, canary yellow.. 10c. 113 3656 Scabiosa, Caucasica Alba.......... 25c. 127 
1634 Campanula Persicaefolia, white.. 15c. 104 2424 Hollyhock, double, crimson..,..... 10c. 113 3657 Scabiosa, Caucasica Perfecta....... 15c. 127 
1640 Campanula Pyramidalis......... 15c. 104 2426 Hollyhock, double, lavender....... 10c. 113 3658 Scabiosa, Japonica............... 10c. 127 
1650 Campanula Pyramidalis Com- 2427 Hollyhock, double, maroon........ 10c. 113 ShastaDaisy. (See Chrysanthemum.) 
TUE reg din aA DOR Gee 2 Zeiss 104 2429 Hollyhock, double, pink........... 10c. 113 3677 Sidalcea, Stark’s Hybrids......... 35c. 92 
1704 Candytuft, Gibraltica............. 15ce. 104 2432 Hollyhock, double, purple......... 10c. 113 3762 Stokesia, Cyanea Blue............ 10c. 128 
1708 Candytuft, Sempervirens.......... 25c. 104 2435 Hollyhock, double, white.......... 10c. 113 4440 Sweet Rocket, mixed colors....... 10c. 130 
1654 Canterbury Bells, double, blue.. . 10c. 104 2436 Hollyhock, double, white, violet cen- 4454 Sweet William, Diadem.......... 10c. 130 
1656 Canterbury Bells, double, rose.... 10c. 104 eT tne citammrs maratereu tc tnomsncioneusin nts 10c. 113 4455 Sweet William, double large-flower- 
1658 Canterbury Bells, double, white... 10c. 104 2440 Hollyhock, double, mixed......... 10c. 113 Thales, TENORS Une ooh edioon doo oD Aan 10c. 130 
1660 Canterbury Bells, double, mixed.. 10c. 104 2455 Hollyhock, single-flowering, mixed. 10c. 113 4457 Sweet William, Harlequin......... 130 
1662 Canterbury Bells, single, blue.... 10c. 104 2460 Hollyhock, Alleghany............. 10c. 113 4459 Sweet William, pink beauty...... 130 
1664 Canterbury Bells, single, rose..... 10c. 104 | Iberis. (See Candytuft.) 4462 Sweet William, scarlet beauty 130 
1666 Canterbury Bells, single, white.... 10c. 104 2488 Incarvillea Delavayi.............. 25c. 114 4470 Sweet William, single perfection, 
1670 Canterbury Bells, single, mixed... 10c. 104 Lamp Flower. (See Lychnis.) Mb Gele so socogo Hadad Acoo eee TAS 10c. 130 
1760 Carnation, Hardy Garden, double, Larkspur. (See Delphinium.) Torch Lily. (See Tritoma.) 
mMUKe Cerio as 15c. 105 2645 Lobelia Cardinalis............... 25c. 116 4480 Tritoma, New Hybrids, mixed..... 25c. 130 
1858 Cerastium Tomentosum......... 15c. 106 2670 Lupinus Hardy Hybrids.......... 15ce. ° 116 4482 Tritoma, Uvaria Grandiflora...... 15c. 130 
> 1892 Chrysanthemum, King Edward... 15c. 106 2675 Lychnis Chalcedonica........... 10c. 116 Tufted Pansy. (See Viola.) 
1894 Chrysanthemum, Little Gem..... 25c. 106 Marsh Mallow. (See Hibiscus.) 4535 Viola-Cornuta, mixed............. 15c. 131 
1896 Chrysanthemum, Shasta Daisy... 25c. 106 Monkshood. (See Aconitum.) 4550 Wallflower, double mixed ......... 15c, 131 
Columbine. (See Aquilegia.) 2852 Mysotis, Blue Fyes............... 25c. 118 4565 Wallflower, single mixed.......... 10c. 131 
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_ Perennial Plants are shown to best advantage when framed with a background of Flowering Shrubs. See our offering of 
Cp aeeaa : Shrubs on pages 162-163. e 
