HENDERSON^S VEGETABLE SEEDS 



The Choice of Progressive Market Growers 



All of the varieties listed in this catalog were bred and selected with one object in mind, and 

 fhot is to produce profitable crops for the commercial grower. Our offerings include the most desirable 

 ypes for the long distance shipper, as well as 

 hose that appeal prinicurily to the local market 

 rade. Whether your market is far or near, 



Henderson's seeds produce the crops that bring l^^^^tWSt^^^iMK^^K^^F ^'^ '<r-«r'.:j$;^^BI^''^^fi^v 

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ARTICHOKE 



SREEN GLOBE. 



The most popular American variety of this dehcacy. The flower 



bud is the portion of the plant used for food and is produced the 



second year after sowing the seed. The plants are tender and 



should be protected by a heavy mulch in sections having severe 



winters. 



oz. 1/4 lb. lb. 



Price 70c $2.00 $6.00 



ASPARAGUS 



tSIANT WASHINGTON. 



This outstanding rust-resistant variety was developed by the United 

 States Department of Agriculture. It is without doubt the best 

 variety in use today. The shoots are large, dark green, with a 

 : slight purplish tinge and of extra good quality. 



oz. 1/4 lb. lb. 



Price 15c 45c $1.25 



ASPARAGUS ROOTS 



lANT WASHINGTON. 



Select 2 year old roots. 



Price 



per 100 

 $2.50 



per 1000 

 $20.00 



BROCCOLI 



lENDERSON'S RIVIERA. 



An improved strain of the well known Italian Green Sprouting or 

 Calabrese type. The plant is tall and branching. A large bluish- 

 green flower bud head develops in the center. After this is re- 

 moved, smaller heads are produced on the side branches. If the 

 heads are kept cut the plants will continue to produce other heads 

 for many weeks. 



oz. 1/4 lb. lb. 



Price $1.00 $2.50 $7.00 



brussel:^ ;s:'routs 



HENDERSON'S LONG ISLAND. 



This is a special selection of the Long Island Improved type. The 

 seed is produced on Long Island and is superior to ordinary strains 

 in use today. The plant is dwarf, 20 to 24 inches tall. The sprouts 

 or cabbage-like balls are about I V2 inches in diameter, very solid , 

 and are so closely set that the stem is completely covered. 



oz. 1/4 lb. lb. 



Price $1.50 $4.50 $14.00 



Brussels Sprouts, Henderson's Long Island 



WHOLESALE CATALOG FOR MARKET GROWERS AND FLORISTS— PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK 



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