-HENDERSON’S TESTED SEEDS FOR MARKET GARDENERS. 
tise VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
PRICES. 
Phkts., Ozs., and } lbs. deliver- 
ed free, but add postage ac- 
cording to zone rates on page 
1 for half-pounds and over if 
wanted by mail, 
Pkt. Oz. Lb. {| Lb. 
CORN SALAD. Large-Leaved, Fetticus, or “‘ Lamb’s Lettuce.’’ Hardy little t 
plants, grown for late fall, winter and spring use; they form rosettes of tender 
edible leaves, which are used as a substitute for Lettuce. (251bs.—55c.lb.)| .05 -10 -20 -60 
CORN, SWEET or SUGAR. Corn we do not deliver free. Purchaser pays Per100 
transportation by the quart and over. For Parcel Post Zone Rates see page 1.|Quart.| Peck. | Bush.| ears. 
Corn weighs (Postal weight) 2 lbs. per quart. 
FIRST EARLY VARIETIES. 
Cory Early, Red Cob. One of the best extra early varieties grown; ears about 
6 inches long, with 8 rows of broad white kernels, quality sweet and tender; 
the plants are stocky, usually bearing 2 ears to a stalk..............-.4. -20 | 1.25 | 4.50 | 3.00 
White Cob Cory. (See specialties page 11.) (See cut). ...... cee ve ec eeeeee .25 | 1.50 | 5.00 | 3.50 
Early Metropolitan, Henderson’s. (See specialties page ,l11).............. -25 | 1.50 | 5.00 | 3.50 
Hiawatha, Henderson’s. An early variety, ready to use in from nine to ten 
weeks from planting. The ears are about eight inches long, compactly 
filled with long, plump, white kernels. (See specialties pagell)........... .25 | 1.50 | 5.00 
Early Minnesota. A standard early variety of dwarf growth; ears small but of 
LOOM Ali type ate eM ane rte ee erate SCS ee CUS ERNE SIFTS eH SG -20 | 1.25 | 4.50 
Early Adams, or Burlington. Robust, hardy, early and productive, never 
smuts; handsome ears for marketing, but of inferior quality.............. .20 | 1.10 | 3.50 
Pocahontas, Henderson’s. (See specialties page 11)......2..00eeeeeeeeeeas -30 | 1.70 | 6.00 | 4.00 
MEDIUM EARLY VARIETIES. 
Crosby’s Early. A second early, popular variety; ears about 7 inches long and 
OLpiTENCHUAalAt ys ra RR espe et kale redonecoieil calls (ou cts Heap aaUeR ERS Ces ele petite el Sunde on RA ads .20 | 1.25 | 4.50 
Early Champion. One of the best varieties to succeed the first early sorts, of oe 
Zooumaualityaandeassoodysellernrriy oi ce-ceiecisreie starts etereterieiieeierclione i ehelicienar= .20 | 1.25 | 4.50 | 3.50 
Early Mammoth. Very large deep-grained ears, well filled at tip and butt; of 
finencdtalityaandrarsoodishippen en cic sno cccee deen cee ete ee tele ees .20 | 1.25 | 4.50 | 4.00 
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Golden Rod, Henderson’s. The best of the yellow varieties—a cross between 
Golden Bantam and Stowell’s Evergreen, having the merits of both parents 
—plants 6 to 7 ft. high, ears 8 to 9 in. long—deliciously sweet............ .385 | 2.00 | 7.00 
Perry’s Hybrid. A popular second early of stocky growth, 6 feet high, ears set 
low on the stalk; well filled with large white kernels, sweet and tender...... -20 | 1.20 | 4.25 | 3.50 
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Black Mexican. Medium early, bearing 8 inch ears, well filled with large ker- 
nels, which paradoxically, though black when ripe, are white when ‘‘green”’ 
andgexcep tionally sweeten cyclers ch keccia tote seatevalclaucicl ole piece eke re kebehehea intel esta eto -20 | 1.25 | 4.50 
LATE OR MAIN CROP VARIETIES. 
Country Gentleman, Henderson’s. (See specialties page 11).............. .25 | 1.50 | 5.00 | 4.00 
The ‘“‘Henderson.’”’? A standard main crop variety, produces ears of great 
size and fine quality, very popular on the market.............00eeeeeeeee .20 | 1.40 | 4.75 | 4.00 
Hickox Improved. Our stock of this grand old variety is excellent. One of 
theiveryabestiton marketipardeniwuses aa. deities eiiine cieice cece sense titeie we 20 | 1.25 | 4.50 | 4.00 
Mammoth. A late variety, producing mammoth ears, well filled with large 
broad white kernels of superb quality. (See cut). .......e cece cere eenees .20 | 1.25 | 4.50 | 4.50 
Stowell’s Evergreen. (See specialties page 11.) (See cul)........000.-0005s -20 | 1.25 | 4.50 | 4.25 
Squantum. A general favorite, large, and very sweet; largely used for market 
Euavel Cevehen boy shoo WH A SJE Oise OO Oh OM AIG blo DE SC IGRSA hae GAts cInRIN ain Acie .20 | 1.25 | 4.50 
POP CORN, FIELD CORN, and FODDER CORN. (See pages37and38.)| Pkt. | Oz. | 4Lb.| Lb. 
CRESS, or Pepper Grass. 
Extra Curled. Crisp, pungent leaves, finely cut, and ornamental; used as a 
Salad, and for garnishing; rapid growing, dwarf and compact............. .05 .10 .20 . 60 
Upland. The leaves and their flavor somewhat resemble those of Water Cress, 
though this sort succeeds in dry soils, and is slow in running to seed...... .10 .35 | 1.00 
WATER CRESS. Highly esteemed for salads and garnishing. It must be 
grown along moist banks, or in tubs in water-covered soil................ .10 -35 | 1.00 | 3.50 
CUCUMBER. 
Cool and Crisp, Henderson’s. Extra early, prolific, and bears the whole sea- 
son; fruits straight, long, tapering at both ends; color, dark green. One of 
the best for slicing, anda grand pickler..... 0... 00.0... ccc ee reese se cees -10 -15 .35 | 1.00 
The ‘‘Henderson’’ White Spine. The best of all Cucumbers for a market 
crop. (See specialties page 12) (251b. lots and over $1.3C perlb......... .10 15 -45 | 1.40 
Early White Spine. We call attention to the excellence of our stock. It has 
long held the palm as a first-class market variety.............0e0eee cues 05 .10 .25 75 
Arlington White Spine. (See specialties page 12.) (See cut)..........2.000e -05 -10 .25 75 
Vickery’s Forcing. A long, slim, pointed selection of White Spine. It is in- 
tensely dark green in color, very attractive in appearance, and may be used 
LOE? PRISTINE ROD 'n od bd CUED ODEO noo Bold Oke Ba a IO SIO DO DNAS Glo cOoricninG .10 15 -45 ;, 1.50 
Davis’ Perfect. Smaller in diameter, and of greater length than the average 
White Spine type. The color is dark, which is maintained almost to the 
tip. The stem end of the fruit is almost without seeds. It is used largely as 
ANETCEMUOUSERVATICUY rap Meter Ace ree eee Te Ss 3 -10 -15 .35 | 1.00 
Everbearing. Bears continuously until frost. Desirable for pickling........ .05 .10 30 .80 
Extra Early Green Prolific. Similar to, but an improvement on Green Pro- 
lific, and 4 days earlier; ideal for pickling! 02.0.0... .0...........0.000.. -05 .10 .25 75 
Extra Long White Spine. Long green fruits, often 8 inches in length........ -05 -10 .25 75 
Early Cluster. An early, prolific, short green variety........-....0+e00+:> -05 .10 .25 -70 
Green Prolific. Short green, a productive pickling variety................ 05 10 .25 .70 
Our Busi dis ied hi 
movtonnicd ty Peter Henderson in 1847 2rd iinoncartiet Charles Henderson 27c.byt's 
WHITE COB CORY AND MAMMOTH SWEET CORN. 
ARLINGTON WHITE SPINE CUCUMBER. 
Peter and Howard M. Henderson. 
