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PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK 



SELECTED PANSY SEED 



For Summer and Autumn Sowings 



Growing Pansies from Summer and Autumn-Sown Seed. Sow the 



seed in July. August or the early part of September in the open ground on a 

 finely prepared seedbed sheltered from hot sun. or protect with a light cover- 

 ing of hay or straw or even burlap, to keep the ground moist until the seedlings 

 are up. Thin the seedlings to 3 or 4 inches part — in about 6 weeks the young 

 plants can be removed to their permanent flowering quarters, where they must 

 be again covered with hay to a depth of about 3 inches after freezing weather 

 sets in. Another way to winter over autumn-grown seedlings is to transplant 

 them 3 or 4 inches apart according to their size into coldframes, and trans- 

 plant to flowering quarters as early in the spring as possible. 



The Pansy is hardy with slight protection, and thrives best when grown cool. 



MAMMOTH BUTTERFLY I 



This "Butterfly" race originated from selections made by the late Peter 

 Henderson — who was particularly fond of Pansies — from the best American, 

 English. Scotch. French and German varieties. This process of selection has 

 been followed by us ever since, and from the legion of "most beautiful" Pansies 

 among Henderson's Butterflies we have chosen this offering. 

 SViO Henderson's Mammotli Butterfly Pansies in Mixed Colors. 



Per 1000 seeds, SI. 00; Pkt., 25c. 

 GIANT MOTTLED 



Well-grown they measure 3 to 3J^ inches across — and of most gorgeous 

 effects, blotches, spotted, marbled, veined, striped and blended colors passing 

 through reds, rose, pink, white, purple, in beautiful and indescribable varie- 

 gation. 



3150 Mixed Colors Per 1000 seeds, Sl.OO; Pkt., 25c. 



BUGNCT'S LARGE STAINED FRENCH 



These Pansies are distinguished by their varied colors and strong markings. 

 There is a large "blotch" on each of the five petals, with a bandof some'strik- 

 ingly contrasting color, over all of which is thrown a cobweb like netting of 

 yet another hue. 



3110 Mixed Colors Per 1000 seeds. 75c; Pkt., 15c. 



POPULAR STRAINS 



3100 Bedding. Finest Mixed Per 1000 seeds. 25c; Pkt., 10c. 



GIANT RUFFLED 



The broad petals seem to be "gathered" to tlie stem, causing them to be 

 fluted from center to circumference, not unlike "frilled" velvet. The unusual 

 substance of the flowers, enables them to present bold, open and handsome 

 faces, during windy or dry summer weather, when other Pansy flowers droop 

 or wilt. The flowers are borne on strong stems well above the foliage and con- 

 tain rich combinations of coloring not found in other Pansies. 



3170 Mixed Colors Per 1000 seeds, Sl.OO; Pkt., 25c. 



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 enormous flowers of heavy texture are carried on strong stems well 

 above the leaves. We have pleasure in offering to our customers, the very 

 distinct varieties described below. 



3172 Mixed Colors. Per 1000 seeds. Sl.OO Pkt., 25c. 



3173 Cardinal Shades. This is a selection of many red and crimson 



sorts Pkt.. 35c. 



3174 Lake of Thun. This is an exquisite color, a rich ultra-marine 



blue, having a darker blue blotch on the petals Pkt., 35c. 



3175 Blieingold. The most intense yellow Pansy evolved so far. 



The three lower petals carry a brown blotch Pkt., 35c. 



3175A. Silver Bride. Silver white with large blotches Pkt., 35c. 



SUPERIOR GIANT TRIMARDEAU 

 Years of scientific hybridization and selection in raising Pansieshave gradu- 

 ally evolved a superior race of robust growth. 



3176 Aurora. Crimson purple shading to light wine, with a 



defined white margin 



3178 Bridesmaid. White shaded rose beautifully blotched. 



3183 Canary Bird. Pure spotless yellow 



3186 Indigo-Blue. Blotched black 



3193 King of the Blacks. Lustrous jet-black 



3196 Lord Beaconsfield. Lavender and heliotrope 



3207 Meteor. Rich, reddish-brown or mahogany 



3314 Peacock. (Gloriosa.) Garnet, cream and blue 



3316 President Carnot. White with large violet blotches. . 



3317 Prince Charming. Rosy red. veined lilac 



3318 Purple. (Atropurpurea.) Velvety royal-purple 



3333 Snow Queen. Spotless snow-white 



3336 Striped. White, blue, violet and chocolate 



3337 Victoria. Very distinct; clear oxblood 



3234 White Treasure. White with three violet blotches. . . . 



33,38 Giant Yellow. Golden with mahogany eye 



3240 Mixed Colors. Per Oz.. S4.00 



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3341 Henderson's Collection of 13 Giant Trimardeau Pansies. 



One packet each of 12 varieties Price. Sl.OO 



WORLD RECORD Early Flowering Hardy 



The flowers are of large size and are delicately 

 fragrant — indicating the Violet strain in their 

 make-up. 

 3353 Celestial Queen. Bright, sky-blue, tinted 



lavender, small yellow eye. 

 3254 Ice King. Silver white with deep blue blotch 



on lower petals. 

 3356 March Beauty. Rich velvety violet purple, 



with yellow eye. 

 3358 Winter Sun. Golden-yellow with maroon 



blotch on lower petals. 

 3360 Mixed Colors. 

 Price of any of the above per 1000 seeds 



75c; Pkt.. 15c. 



Rockeries and Rock Gardens 



4761 Collection of 15 varieties of perennial Flower seeds, $2.00 Postpaid. 



Preparations for a Rock Garden must be made ahead, if perennials are 

 used, as they do not bloom the first year. Seeds should be planted outdoors 

 on the rock garden in the places they are to grow, early in spring and up to 

 July 15th. We recommend planting Tulips and other bulbs in Rock Gardens 

 in the fall to provide a show in spring. See Page 16. 

 Alyssum Saxatile Compacta. "Basket of Gold." Hardy plant, large flowers 



pure yellow, 9 inches high, 

 Agrostemma Coronaria. "Rose Campion." Mixed colors. 

 Arabis Alpina. A ver>' useful, hardy plant for rockeries; pure white flowers. 



Height, 6 inches. 

 Aubretia Hybrids Mixed. A lovely mauve spring blooming plant; produces 



masses of bloom. Hardy and easily grown. 

 Campanula Persicifolia Blue. "Peach-leaved bell-flowers," large blossoms 



of blue or white, 2 to 3 feet high. 

 Candytuft Gibraltica. Blooms early, hardy, large flowers red and rose- 

 white. 12 to 18 inches high. 

 Candytuft Sempervirens. Blooms early in spring. 

 Cerastium Tomentosum. "Snow in Summer." Of sprawling habit- white 



leaves and white flowers. 

 Cowslip. Spring flowering, hardy, bears fragrant flowers. 

 Delphinium Blue Butterfly. Beautiful blue variety of compact growth 



blooms the first year if sown early. Height. 18 inches. 

 Geum Mrs. Bradshaw. A large double strain, bears brilliant crimson-scarlet 



flowers. Height, 2 feet. 

 Heuchera. Alum Boot. Flowers are a beautiful red. Bloom all summer 



Height, 2 feet. 

 Myosotis Pulustris. The popular blue Forget-me-not. 

 Sedum Acre (Stone Crop.) Beautiful yellow flowers. 

 Saxifraga Mixed Colors. Known as "Rockfoil." mossy leaves invaluable 



tor rockeries, stone walls, etc.. etc. 



3261 Collection World Record Pansies. 



One pkt. each of above 4 varieties . . 50c. 



