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Henderson's "Coronation" Collection of 



GIANT SPENCER J^™. SWEET PEAS 



FLOWERED 



Sixteen of the Best Varieties Shown in Colors on Opposite Page and Described Below 



Sweet Pea evolution is constantly producing additions to the glorified race of 

 "Spencers," which have superseded the older types, and in this collection we 

 include a number of the most recent. 



The characteristics of the Spencer Sweet Peas, grown under congenial condi- 

 tions, 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 J4 inches across. They are beauti- 

 fully formed, with huge standards, open and upright, and immense wings grace- 

 fully poised. Both standards and wings 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. 



Condensed cultural instructions for garden culture under both northern 

 and southern conditions and for winter flowering under glass are given in Hen- 

 derson's leaflet, "How to Grow Sweet Peas to Perfection," free to customers. 



4301 COLLECTION. One pkt. each of the sixteen varieties for $1.00 postpaid. 



4304 COLLECTION. One ounce (400 to 500 seeds each) of the sixteen varieties for $4.00, postpaid. 



SWEET PEAS CORONATION COLLECTION 



Key to 

 Plate 



A 4058 CHARMING 



B 4188 



C 4051 



LEVIATHAN 

 CAPRI 



Brilliant deep rose. 

 Rich, deep maroon. 



The originators claim that it is the greatest 

 light blue Sweet Pea ever introduced. The 

 flowers are bold, beautifully waved and 

 properly spaced on the long, stout stems. 

 D 4059 CHINESE BLUE A beautiful solid blue, rich and deep without 

 the objectionable fading out on the edges. 

 The stems are long and bear fours throughout. 

 CUTHBERTSON Rose-pink with. white wings. 



E 4234 

 F 4027 

 G 4249 PINKIE 



MRS. 

 BEAUTY 



Large blush pink flowers. 

 Large flowers rose-pink. 



Key to 

 Plate 



H 4116 



4281 

 4296 



K 4251 



L 4258 



M 4283 



N 4006 



O 4232 



P 4245 



GRAND NATIONAL 



SEXTET QUEEN 



WELCOME 



PIRATE GOLD 



RED BOY 



SMILES 



AMBITION 



MRS. A. SEARLES 



OLYMPIA 



Large frilled rich cream. 



Beautiful pure white. 



Bright, dazzling scarlet. 



Rich golden orange. 



Large, deep crimson. 



Beautiful shrimp pink, shaded salmon. 



Large, deep lavender. 



Beautiful pink, shading into orange. 



Deep rich purple. 



4300 Henderson's Mixed Giant Spencer Sweet Peas 



An unsurpassable mixture. Composed exclusively of Giant Waved Spencer varieties, blended in proper proportion of bright colors, selfs and art 

 tints, also including several new hybrids of exquisite colors and shades. Price, 10c per pkt. (75 to 100 seeds), 20c per oz. (400 to 500 seeds), 

 60c per >/ 4 lb., $2.00 per pound. 



1937 NOVELTIES IN GIANT SPENCER ORCHID-FLOWERED SWEET PEAS 



These Novelties, because of their outstanding qualities and distinct color features, have created world-wide interest, having been awarded 

 Medals and Certificates of Merit at Sweet Pea Exhibitions in Europe and America during 1936. 



LATE FLOWERING VARIETIES 



4003 AFFECTION. It is a strong growing variety, having very long stems, 

 each usually bearing four and sometimes five grand flowers. The stand- 

 ard and wings are alike in depth of color, the light, clear coral pink being 

 evenly flushed over a clear cream ground Pkt. 25c 



4050 BRIDAL VEIL. It is a pure, solid and clear white of stately mag- 

 nificence. One is immediately impressed because the giant-sized flowers 

 are so beautifully frilly and graceful. The flowers open nicely and are 

 evenly spaced on good, long stout stems Pkt. 25c 



4095 FLAGSHIP. It is a true, clear deep-blue, a color much desired in the 

 blue class. It bears very large blossoms of true Spencer form and the 

 stems are exceptionally long and stout Pkt. 25c 



4190 LIFE. A new Scarlet Cerise Sweet Pea that is different to all other 

 varieties in this classification. It is a strong grower and extremely free 

 flowering. The flowers are bold and nicely placed on good long, strong 

 stems Pkt. 25c 



4246 PEGGY ANN. The color is clear, glowing salmon and pink shades 

 most bewitching under artificial light. The elegant blossoms are de- 

 lightfully perfumed. The stems are very long, stout and strong with 

 four huge blooms to -a stem Pkt. 25c 



4248 PERSONALITY. This is of the very latest shades in Sweet Peas. 

 It is an exquisite coral chamois pink color which does not burn even in 

 the brightest sunlight, a vigorous grower, the strong vines are very 

 floriferous and the handsome flowers are borne on fine long stems. Pkt. 25c 



4282 SIMPLICITY. It is a delightful shade of deep chamois pink on a lovely 

 cream ground. It is a strikingly beautiful Sweet Pea. The flowers are 

 nicely waved, bold and of grand size. We predict this will be a favorite 

 for years to come with exhibitors and amateurs alike Pkt. 25c 



4309 



4312 



4318 



4320 



EARLY FLOWERING VARIETIES 



EARLY BACCHUS. Giant violet carmine blooms, coming in sprays 4374 EARLY SONNET. The flowers are very large, borne on long, stout 



of fours on long, firm stems. Both standard and wings are of the same stems by vigorous growing vines. The flowers are bold, although very 



deep, even color, without any noticeable variations Pkt. 25c large, and the delicacy of the soft- pink shade makes a truly sweet bunch. 



Pkt 9 5c 



EARLY COLLEEN. Brilliant rose suffused with gold, turning to a ,,__ _, OI VO t-h> ■ ,■ • . i.-. j -... j ,'■ 1. 



rich golden rose under artificial light. Standard and wings are both 4376 f ARI r Y s ™: A sparkling rose-pink on white ground with a dehght- 



of a wonderful even color that tones down to a white at the base. Pkt. 25c ful salmon shading. The large, bold flowers are usually produced in fours 



on very long, stout stems Pkt. 25c 



EARLY DANUBE. Large ruffled blooms of a clear lavender blue, on 4378 EARLY SUNPROOF ORANGE. Of a bright scarlet orange hue, 



long straight stems in sprays of four; an enchanting sight and one not with a hint of more orange in the standard. A dozen or so of its strong 



easily forgotten Pkt. -5c supple stems, carrying predominating sprays of four, are truly a gor- 



EARLY EMBLEM. Is outstanding for its unusually long stems, on S eous bouquet Pkt. 25c 



which are borne three and four bright salmon cream-pink flowers, mak- 4385 EARLY TOP HAT. A distinctly new color in Sweet Peas. Mam- 

 ing a beautiful bunch because of the beautiful salmon-pink tone on the moth flowers of a deep velvety violet, coming with a large waved stand- 

 cream ground Pkt. 25c ard and widely spread wings Pkt. 25c 



