From PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK 



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A QUINTET OF FAMOUS VEGETABLES 



Shown in Colors on Opposite Page 



Henderson's Golden Ponderosa 



Introduced by Peter Henderson & Co. in 1914. 



It Equals Red Ponderosa in Size but Bears Rich Golden- 

 Yellow Fruits in Abundance 



ftftQ A yellow Tomato that has color alone to distinguish it is not 

 oOV entirely novel. Manv such varieties have been introduced, 

 but having failed to gain popularity owing either to lack of flavor 

 or some other essential, have disappeared from cultivation. Hender- 

 son's GOLDEN PONDEROSA is equal in every respect to its 

 parent, the Red Ponderosa, possessing all the qualities that have 

 made our Ponderosa a household word throughout the land. and. in 

 addition, has the striking color which compels instant attention. It 

 originated as a "Sport" from the Red Ponderosa, and comes remark- 

 ably true; but some parti-colored fruits may be expected. These 

 but add interest to it. Golden Ponderosa is extremely mild flavored, 

 due to the verv small acid content of this variety. In fact some of our 

 customers who are afflicted with rheumatism tell us it is the only 

 tomato that they may eat with impunity. 



But that which differentiates it 

 from all other sorts is its conspicuous 

 and striking appearance when served 

 sliced with the red Ponderosa. This 

 combination produces an effect ap- 

 pealing to the appetite, and supplies 

 a decorative table effect both novel 

 and attractive. 



Price, pkt. 20c.; 3 pkts. 50c.; 

 ox. $1.50; transportation paid. 



The Famous 

 Golden Bantam 

 iar Corn 



Sugi 



A Gem for the Small Garden. 

 Small Ear of Remarkable 

 Quality and Flavor 



ONE OF THE SWEETEST 

 SUGAR CORNS GROWN 



I -I Q Golden Bantam is a dwarf 

 medium early variety of ex- 

 ceptionally good quality and reli- 

 ability. It has become one of the 

 most popular varieties in our list. 

 While the individual plant and ear 

 are small, it is planted so much 

 closer than the larger-eared sorts 

 that the net product from a given 

 area is the same as that from the 

 ordinary varieties. The plant is 

 about five feet high, medium early, 

 but exceptionally stocky and vigor- 

 ous. In all respects it is a gem — in 

 size of plant, ear, and grain. It is 

 particularly well adapted to small 

 gardens on account of its small size; 

 to the more pretentious garden on 

 account of its excessive cropping 

 ability on a given area, and to all 

 because of its superb quality and 



delicious, satisfying flavor. It may be planted to advantage in hills 

 three feet apart each way. If in rows, they should be three feet apart, 

 and the plants standing singly at nine-inch intervals. It is probably 

 the best to use where only one sort is planted, for it succeeds 

 admirably under all conditions. 



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Henderson's Golden 

 Country Gentleman Corn 



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Five vears ago we conceived the idea 

 that it would be a great accomplish- 

 ment if we could combine the nectar-like 

 sweetness and milky character of Country 

 Gentleman with a golden variety; and since 

 then our experts have devoted much time and 

 effort to that end. The result is Henderson's 

 Golden Country Gentleman Sweet Corn. 



Our efforts have been rewarded with un- 

 looked-for success in retaining, as we have 

 been able to do. all the sugary sweetness, 

 tenderness and lusciousness of the original 

 Countrv Gentleman with the rich golden color 

 now in such favor with lovers of sweet corn. 

 Its appearance is most inviting— the color being 

 a glistening, glowing, golden yellow, hard to 

 describe or even to reproduce in a colored 

 plate. The ears are not quite as large as white 

 Countrv Gentleman; but the remarkable 

 depth of kernel characterizing the original 

 variety is fully retained in the new, as well as 

 the bail-shaped ends of the kernels. 1 1 matures 

 a few days earlier than the white, thus retain- 

 ing a striking characteristic of its yellow parent. 



Price, pkt. 20c.; 3 pkts. for 50c, pt. 

 $1.00; qt. $1.75; transportation paid. 



Henderson's Ponderosa Tomato 



Introduced by Peler Henderson & Co. in 1891 



For 36 Years the Best and Most Popular in the American 



Garden — Produces Fruits Magnificent in Size — Delicious 



in Flavor — Perfectly Shaped and in Great Profusion 



QOO F rom » ts fi rst appearance it gripped and held the admiration 

 »» w of all who grew it, and each recurring season sees thou- 

 sands more added to the number of its appreciative admirers 

 who have sent us testimonials in such numbers that if we 

 printed them they would monopolize a quarter of the pages 

 in the catalogue. 



There are two kinds of solid Tomatoes. One derives its solidity 

 from a thick-fleshed outer wall and a tough skin, and this is eagerly 

 sought by the shipper. The solidity of Ponderosa is fundamentally 

 different. A serious defect in many sorts is the hard, core-like 

 character of the cell walls, which frequently remain green and hard 

 long after the other parts of the fruit are ripe, and this very defect 

 has been utilized in the breeding of Ponderosa. We have succeeded 



so thoroughly in modifying, develop- 

 ing, and enlarging these cell walls in 

 Henderson's Ponderosa that they 

 have almost filled the seed cavities, 

 which in less carefully bred strains 

 contain only seed and watery pulp. 

 The original highly bred and 

 selected type of Red and Golden 

 Ponderosa can only be secured 

 direct from us, as we do not sup- 

 ply dealers. Spurious and uncared- 

 for stocks will be disappointing. 

 Price, pkt. 10c.; oz. 90c; V* lb. 

 $3.00; transportation paid. 



SPECIAL OFFER 



One Packet each Red and Gold Pon- 

 derosa, 25c.; transportation paid 



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man, 



SPECIAL OFFER 



One Packet each of the three Sugar 

 Corns — Golden Country Gentle- 

 Golden and Silver Bantam, 50c.; 

 transportation paid. 



Henderson's 



Silver Bantam 



Sugar Corn 



Has All the Good Qualities of 

 Golden Bantam 



"It tastes of Honey and Cream," 

 Declares an Enthusiast 



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45c.; qt. 85c.; 4 qts. $3.00; peck $5.50; 



Price, pkt. 15c.; pt. 

 transportation paid. 



'• The seeds purchased last year were most satisfactory, especially the Golden 

 Bantam Corn. We had wonderful sweet full ears until September 30th. when 

 corn in our local market was selling for 75c a dozen." 



Mrs. BURXE 0. SIPPY. La Grange. Ill 



As our friends all know, we 

 are always striving to attain 

 perfection in our products, and 

 Henderson's Silver Bantam Sugar 

 Corn represents notable progress 

 on the way to that place, where 

 it is always said there is plenty of 

 room; at the "TOP." 



The flavor of the silvery-white 

 grains "reminds one of honey and 

 cream," says one who has been privi- 

 leged to feast upon it. and this charac- 

 teristic is undoubtedly its outstand- 

 ing recommendation. We may add 

 that like its golden-hued twin it 

 will be a great favorite with all gar- 

 den owners whether their gardens be 



"~ ~ ™ large or small, because of its delicious 



sugary flavor and milky kernels. Also 

 because of the wonderful crops one can raise on a small garden patch 

 by close planting; for which both the Bantams are so eminently 

 suitable. 



The two varieties form an ideal combination, and should be 

 planted at the same time, when it will be found that Silver Bantam 

 will ripen just a few days later than its twin. 



Henderson's Silver Bantam Sugar Corn is in every respect highly 

 desirable, and no gardener should neglect the opportunity to obtain 

 seed this year. 



In order to do so it will be necessary to order early as the stock 

 we can sell this year is limited in quantity. 

 Price, pkt. 20c.; 3 pkts. for 50c.; pt. $1.00; transportation paid. 



The name of PETER HENDERSON is a 



household word wherever flowers and vegetables are grown and gardens planted. — 

 Kansas City Star 



