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PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK— WHOLESALE CATALOGUE 



For other 



varieties 



of Lettuce 



see page 26 



HENDERSONS "SPECIAL STRAIN" 

 OF ROCKY FORD MUSKMELON 



The Earliest Strain of Rocky Ford. Com- 

 mands the Highest Prices in Every Market. 



The Vines are Vigorous and Rust-Resisting 



Henderson's "Special Strain" is a recent improvement on 

 the original Rocky Ford Musk Melon which was a type selected 

 by Colorado growers from Netted Gem. 



Henderson's "Special Strain" besides 

 being very early, has a beautiful appear- 

 ance, and the bright green flesh, with a 

 faint tinge of salmon near the small seed 

 cavity , is possessed of a delicious aromatic 

 flavor which commends it to everybody. 

 The melons are very firm and solid and 

 are protected by very closely interwoven 

 silver netting, which gives them a very 

 attractive appearance and makes them 

 exceedingly popular for shipping pur- 

 poses. Henderson's "Special Strain" 

 Rocky Ford Musk Melons are more 

 rounded in shape and the ribs are less 

 prominent than in the older variety; 

 also the danger of cracking is elimi- 

 nated by the small button protecting 

 the blossom end of the melons. 



The vines of this strain are vigorous 

 and thrifty, resist rust and diseases, and 

 even under unfavorable conditions have 

 been observed to remain green and pro- 

 duce blossoms and fruits for a long time. 



(See engraving.) 



Price, oz. 15c, \i lb. 40c, lb. $1.26 



Henderson's Special Stock of 

 GRAND RAPIDS LETTUCE 



The Most Dependable Lettuce for Forcing. The 

 Easiest of All to Grow. 



Henderson's Grand Rapids is a well known variety, and 

 the best of the cluster-leaved lettuces. Our special stock of 

 seed is very superior, producing plants of beautiful appearance 

 having bright green leaves crimped at the edges; crisp and 

 tender and free from the tendency to rot observed in some 

 varieties. Henderson's Grand Rapids matures quickly, is 

 of large size, and undoubtedly the best lettuce for forcing 

 purposes and growing under glass, as the very extensive use 

 of it by market growers amply proves. (See engraving.) 



Price oz. 20c, \i lb. 60c, lb. $2.00. 



Reefed 03 SALAMANDER LETTUCE 



A Splendid Summer Variety 



Salamander is one of the few varieties that will head well 

 during hot weather. It will grow equally well as an earlier 

 crop, but is excelled by others for fall use. It forms a good 

 sized, compact head, creamy-white in color, and has all the 

 rich flavor of the "butter" Lettuce. 



Price, oz. 20c; \i lb. 60c; lb. $2.00. 



WATER MELON TOM WATSON 



Good Quality - Good Shape - Good Size - Good Shipper 



The "Tom Watson" is an extra long Melon of attractive 

 appearance, uniform in shape and quality; the luscious crimson 

 flesh is "as sweet as honey," melting and of superb flavor. The 

 skin is dark green, with thick netting all over, quite distinct 

 from other varieties. Its appearance and quality strongly 

 recommend it both for home use and for market. 



Price, oz. 16c, }4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.00. 



MUSKMELON HALE'S BEST 



Hale's Best has within the last year or two, become quite 

 popular as a market sort, due no doubt to the fact that its ap- 

 pearance is very attractive, and its quality superlatively good. 

 The flesh is deep orange in color, it is oval in shape, heavily 

 netted, fairly well ribbed, and ships well. 



The fact that it is very early, being six to eight days earlier 

 than Rocky Ford is also a great recommendation. 



Price, oz. 26c, \i lb. 80c, lb. $2.50. 



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IF YOUR SEED ORDER AMOUNTS TO TEN DOLLARS OR MORE AND AT LEAST HALF THE VALUE IS IN SMALL 

 SEEDS WE WILL PAY THE DELIVERY CHARGES TO ANY FREIGHT, EXPRESS OR POST OFFICE IN 



THE UNITED STATES (See page 2 of Cover) 



