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Henderson’s “National” Collection of 
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Sweet Peas 
Sixteen of the Best Varieties Shown in Colors on Opposite Page and Described Below 
4301 COLLECTION. 
4304 COLLECTION. 
Sweet Pea evolytion has resulted in the creation of a glorified 
race, “The Spencers,” so surpassingly superior that older types 
are destined to be superseded entirely. 
The characteristics of the Spencer Sweet Peas, grown under 
congenial conditions, are: robust growth, the plants attaining 
a height of from 6 to 10 feet, requiring for full development 
to be from six inches to a foot apart. The flowers are giants® 
among Sweet Peas, measuring 2 to 2% inches across. They are 
beautifully formed with huge standards, open and upright, and 
immense wings gracefully poised. Both standards and wings 
ONE PKT. EACH OF THE SIXTEEN VARIETIES FOR $1.00. 
ONE OUNCE 400 to 500 SEEDS EACH OF THE SIXTEEN VARIETIES FOR $6.00 POSTPAID. 
are daintily waved, the undulations reflecting high lights and 
casting shadows in the depth, thus showing a varied harmony - 
of tones which greatly enhances the coloring. Three and often 
four of these queenly blossoms are borne on long, strong stems, 
rendering them unsurpassable as cut flowers for vases, bouquets 
and other decorations. Their long-continued profusion of 
bloom is phenomenal, but accounted for by the fact that a 
majority of the flowers of true Spencers fall as they fade— 
before the seed pod is formed—thus continuing the succession 
of bloom—for as all know when Sweet Peas set pods, the 
flowering diminishes, 
Henderson’s ‘‘National’’ Collection Chosen by the Floral Committee of the 
National Sweet Pea Society 
In offering this collection, we do so in the full confidence that it is without question the best selection of Sweet Peas that 
it is possible to group. This claim is made not only on our own recommendation, but also on that of the highest authority on 
Sweet Peas, namely: The Floral Committee of the National Sweet Pea Society, who at their annual meeting in London last year 
chose the varieties in the “NATIONAL” collections as the best in each of the color classes. 
Key to 
Plate 
A. 4075 Daisybud. Beautiful large waved flowers, color soft pale 
rose-pink. 
B. 4072 Crimson King. Large rich deep crimson waved flowers of 
fine form. 
C. 4058 Commander Godsall. Beautiful new shade of violet blue; 
aesem Dune in its richness of color that of the old English 
lolet 
D. 4055 Charming. Fine large waved flowers of a deep cerise. 
E. 4246 Mrs. Tom Jones. A light delphinium blue. The flowers are 
large and beautifully waved. This is the blue that we have 
long striven for. 
F. 4062 Constance Hinton. A popular white flowered variety. 
G. 4223 Matchless. The delicacy of its distinct cream colored, large 
waved flowers makes it a popular favorite. 
H. 4092 Fair Lady. A beautiful shade of pale pink flushed salmon. 
Henderson's Packets of Named Sweet Peas contain 40 to 50 seeds. 
Key to 
Plate 
I. 4249 Powerscourt. Large flowers of a pleasing lavender color. 
J. 4289 Valentine. A new variety with large flowers of a most pleasing 
shade of light pink. 
K. 4286 Sunset. The general effect of this flower is that of the ruddy 
glow of the setting sun. A beautiful combination of rose, 
amber and gold. 
L. 4287 Tangerine. Brilliant orange or tangerine colored flowers. 
The large flowers and long stems make this one of the most 
effective Sweet Peas grown. 
M. 4295 Warrior. Maroon, having flowers of large size and fine form. 
N. 4133 Hawlmark Scarlet. A new addition to the vigorous Hawl- 
mark family. A rich flaming scarlet. 
O. 4272 Royal Purple. Rich royal purple; flowers are of splendid 
form and size. : 
P. 4048 Bonfire. A grand large waved flower of fine substance; color 
soft pink with white wings. 
Price of any of the above 10c. per pkt.; 50%. per oz. 
Sweet Peas, 
Grandiflora Varieties 
The size and beauty of the Giant Waved Spencer Sweet Peas has 
reduced the demand for the Grandiflora types, so that we now offer 
Saly popular sorts for sowing in quantity for cut flowers or garden 
ecoration. 
PRICE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: 10c. per pki. (about 
75 seeds); 20c. per oz. (300 to 400 seeds); 60c. per 14 lb.; $2.00 per 1b 
4406 Blanche Ferry. The popular rose-pink with bluish-white wings. 
4408 Christmas Pink. The earliest ‘Blanche Ferry” and a popular 
“pink and white.”’ 
4412 Dorothy Eckford. For years the best white ““Eckford.”’ 
4414 Earliest White. The earliest strain of “Emily Henderson’’; 
pure white. 
4418 King Edward. The splendid old rich crimson-scarlet. 
4422 Lady Grisel Hamilton. Beautiful silvery-lavender. 
4424 Lord Nelson. Rich indigo-blue. 
4426 Miss Willmott. Orange-rose. 
4428 Prima Donna. Exquisite clear light-pink. 
Henderson’s 
Mixed Grandiflora Sweet Peas 
4430 This splendid mixture of Grandiflora types is a studied formula 
; containing proportions of various bright colors and shades. 
Price, per pkt. (about 75 seeds), 10c.; per oz. (300 to 400 seeds), lic.; 
per % lb., 50c.; per lb., $1.50. 
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Brief Cultural Directions | 
Sowing Sweet Pea Seeds in the Open Ground: When Sweet Peas 
are to be grown from start to finish in the open ground the seeds should 
be sown at the earliest possible date in spring, even before frosts are over, 
for they are quite hardy. But of course this cannot be done until the 
ground is dry enough to work, i.e., is crumbly, not wet and sticky. The 
object of early sowing is to give the roots as long a time as possible to 
develop before the warm weather excites the tops into rapid growth. 
Slow sturdy top growth and a well developed root-system, roots clear 
down to the cool, rich, moist lower layers of soil before hot weather, is 
one of the secrets of success. After the ground has been prepared, raked 
and leveled, draw a flat furrow with a hoe about 6 inches wide and 
3 inches deep and plant the seeds 2 to 3 inches apart zig-zag along the 
center of the furrow, cover with about 1 inch of soil, then tramp firm 
with the feet; this will leave the seeds in a light depression which will 
hold moisture and hasten germination. When the seedlings have attained 
a height of 2 to 3 inches they should be thinned out to remain 6 to 12 
inches. apart, the greater distance is advised for trench culture if the 
plants are expected to develop to their maximum capacity. Cultivation 
should begin just as soon as the plants are large enough to keep the 
surface of the ground loose, admit air and conserve the soil’s moisture. 
At each of the earlier hoeings draw a little of the ridged soil into the 
furrow about the plants until it is all level. This gets the roots down 
deeper where they are less susceptible to the drying out effects of hot 
weather. We do not believe in ridging up the young seedlings as ridges 
turn the water away. The vines are of course to be supported by brush 
or netting. 
HENDERSON’S ] 
New Booklet 
Fall sowing for warm climates, winter forcing, etc., 
How to Grow Sweet Peas to Pertection-2nree fenigardenidecoraponaauraloweesentn 
also cultural methods of prize winners at Sweet Pea Shows. 
to customers when asked for. Jncludes rowing Sweet Peas 
ition and staging. 
