PANSY 



HENDERSON'S SELECT STRAINS 



SWISS GIANT or Roggli's Hybrids 



These varieties were raised by a Pansy Specialist in Switzerland and have 

 created a decided sensation in floricultural circles. 



The plants are very robust, and the very large flowers of heavy texture 

 are carried on strong stems well above the leaves. (See illustration.) 



3172A. Berna Velvety dark blue. 



3173 Cardinal Shades. A selection of many red and crimson sorts. 



3174 Lake of Thun. Rich ultramarine blue, having a darker blue blotch on 

 the petals. 



3174A Mr. Blanc. White with dark blotches. 



3175 Rheingold. Intense yellow. The three lower petals carry a brown blotch 

 3175A Pure White. Silver-white 



3176 Yellow Master. Pure yellow. 1000 seeds, $1.25; per oz., $10.00. 

 Price of above per 1000 seeds, $1.00; per oz., $8.00. 



3172 Mixed Colors. Per 1000 seeds, $1.00; per oz., $7.50. 



TRIMARDEAU 



Henderson's Giant. Years of selection have evolved this superior bedding 

 variety. The plants are of robust growth. The flowers have size, sub- 

 stance, form and color. For separate colors see page 55. 

 3240 Mixed Colors. Per 1000 seeds, 40c; per oz., $3.50. 



HENDERSON'S MAMMOTH BUTTERFLY 



We recommend this superior strain, selected from giant flowering vari- 

 eties of fine substance and form. It contains an excellent range of color 

 including carmine, ruby, rose, bronze, blue, purple and yellow, all beauti- 

 fully blotched and marked. A wonderful blend of the choicest colors. 



3120 All Colors, mixed. Per 1000 seeds, $1.00; per oz., $7.00. 



PAN AMERICAN 

 NEW ALL DOUBLE PETUN3AS 



This superb strain was originated in the United States. These were 

 highly praised at the All America Trials at Penn State College. Par- 

 ticularly noted for size, color and doubleness of flowers. 



3376 Caprice. Bright rose, dwarf, deeply-fringed. The favorite color of 

 any petunia. 



3377 Minuet. Beautiful orchid-lavender. Taller than other varieties, but 

 fine for pots if pinched. Unpinched it makes lovely long-lasting cut 

 flowers. 



3378 Nocturne. Deep midnight purple, dwarf-fringed, high percentage 

 of large-flowered doubles. 



3379 Sonata. This has proved to be 100% large-fringed. Semi-dwarf, 

 pure white. The best white double ever offered. 



Price of above. Trade Packets, 500 seeds, $2.50; 1,000 seeds, $4.00. 



3380 Glorious Mixture. Glorious Mixture may be expected to show con- 

 siderable improvement in size and color and dwarfness. This contains 

 all the above colors in formula mixture. 



Trade packets, 500 seeds, $2.00; 1,000 seeds, $3.50. 



Henderson's 



Strain 

 Giant Swiss Pansy 



PETUNIA 



A Superb Offering of Favorite Varieties 



GIANT SINGLE, Henderson's Large Flowering 



Our strain is or incomparaDle beuuiy ana size. Most of the flowers are 

 exauisitely ruffled or fringed on the edges, 4 to 5 inches across. 



3334 Fimbriata Alba. White, with yellow throat. 



3335 Elks Pride. Color Elks Purple; a very desirable sort. 

 3335A Dwarf Elks Pride. Color Elks Purple. 



3337 Flaming Velvet. Brilliant velvety scarlet. 



3346 Royol Purple. Rich royal purple. 

 Price of above per 1000 seeds, 75c. 



3356 White Cloud. A beautiful compact pure white plain edged voriety 

 growing about 12 inches high, recommended for pot and garden cul- 

 ture 1000 seeds, $1.00. 



3342 Giant Ruffled Crimson Glory. The flowers are large, ranging from 

 4 to 5 inches in diameter. The color is velvety crimson, the throat 

 veined golden bronze. The plants are vigorous and grow about 18 

 inches tall. The flowers are produced on strong stems, foliage deep 

 green and luxuriant. 1000 seeds, $2.00. 



GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA Henderson's Giant Single 



A well balanced mixture containing many beautiful colors with plain and 

 ruffled edges. The seed is selected from the choicest plants. 



3360 Mixed Colors. (See illustration.) Per 1000 seeds, $1.00; per 1/16 oz., 

 $3.00. 



CALIFORNIA GIANT, NEW DWARF 



3365 By far the best strain of Giant Petunia for pot culture. Mixed Colors. 

 Per 1000 seeds, $1.25; per 1/16 oz., $4.00. 



"FLUFFY RUFFLES." A Modern Giant Fringed Variety 



3375 This beautiful variety bears large flowers three to four inches in 

 diameter embracing many beautiful colors. The flowers are beautifully 

 ruffled, frilled and fringed. Mixed Colors. 1000 seeds, $1.00; per 1/16 oz., 

 $3.00. 



DWARF, COMPACT BEDDING 



3298 "Igloo." The new extra compact White Petunia, Awarded Bronze 

 Metal, 1943 All American Selections. The flowers are of medium size, 

 Dure white with o slioht yellowing in the throat, the plant remains uni- 

 formly compact the entire season, forming a perfect mound 8 to 10 inches 

 high, making it ideal for borders and beds. Per 1000 seeds, $1.00. 



3292 Celestial Rose. A popular deep rose bedding variety. 

 Per 1000 seeds, 60e; per oz., $4.00. 



3293 Cream Star (Silver Medal Winner All American Selections) Soft creamy 

 white Per 1000 seeds, 75e; per oz., $5.00. 



3295A Cheerful. Clear salmon pink, rose veining toward the throat. Height 

 10 inches. (Bronze Medal Winner All American Selections 1944). Per 

 1000 seeds, $1.00. 



3297A English Violet. Violet Blue, height 15 inches. Per 1000 seeds, $1.00. 



3306 Rosv Morn. Rosy-Pink with white throat, very popular. 

 P«r 1000 eeeds, 50c; npr oz., $3.00. 



3307 Rose of Heaven. Brilliant rose. Per 1000 seeds, 50c; oz., $3.00. 

 3309A Topaz Queen. Cormine 'o^e shaded orange-scarlpt A fine variety 



for pots or bedding. Per 1000 seeds, 50c; per oz., $3.00. 

 3310 Compacta, Mixed Colors. Per 1000 seeds, 50c; per oz., $3.00. 

 BALCONY 



Recommended for window boxes. Showy flowers, three inches in diameter 



3312 Blue. 



3313 Crimson. 3314 Rose. 3315 White. 



Drirp r\* nhnvp 1000 seed' 60c T Dpr oz., $4.00. 



3316 Mixed Colon. Per 1000 seeds, 50c; per oz., $3.50. 



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