PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK.— SUPERIOR SEEDS. 



IMPORTANT NOTICE. 



HENDERSON'S SUPERIOR SEEDS, to be 

 * * genuine, must be purchased from us di- 

 rect. We were obliged to discontinue distribu- 

 ting our seeds through storekeepers to protect 

 many customers who were having other seeds 

 foisted upon them as "Henderson's." As there 

 are now no "middleman's" profits to protect 

 we are able to supply you direct at lower prices 

 than ever. 



Henderson's "palmetto" asparagus. 



Egyptian Beet. 



This variety has been grown for a great many years and has successfully 

 held its place as the best all round early sort. Appreciating the import- 

 ance of purity of stock, we have been more than usually careful to save 

 seed from the finest roots only. 



Roots flat, dark outer color; flesh rich, dark crimson. Though tops are 

 short, its upright slim habit makes it one of the easiest to bunch. No sort 

 is more attractive in appearance. Our stock is admirably selected to 

 shape and color of roots and evenness of tops. 15c. \ lb.; 60c. lb.; (26 lb. 

 lots 45c. lb.). 



Crosby's Egyptian Beet. 



An excellent first early variety, making marketable roots be- 

 fore any other sort. It is rounder in shape than the old Egyptian 

 and roots are a little larger though not so dark or uniform in color 

 of flesh. It is an excellent variety, and is very largely used in all 

 sections, particularly in the east. 20c. \ lb., 60c. lb. (25 lb. lots 

 55c. lb.) 



Detroit DarK Red Beet. 



Though not a new variety, we have found by repeated trials 

 that it is fine in every respect. It has proven to be very valuable 

 for Market Gardeners' use, because of its wonderful uniformity in 

 character. Our cut gives a good idea of its shape ; it is medium 

 in size, always smooth and very free from small roots. The tops 

 are 18 inches in height and of most attractive color. The flesh is 

 tender, fine grained, and remains so long after many sorts have 

 become woody. It is admirable for early or late marketing, 

 whether in bunches or otherwise; it always finds a ready sale. 

 {See cut.) 20c. \ lb., 65c. lb.; 25 lb. lots, 60c. lb. 



(Ready in November for the South, in 

 March and April for the North.) 



The Palmetto is much earlier, is a better 

 yielder and is more even and regular in its 

 growth than Conover's Colossal. The Pal- 

 metto has now been planted in all parts of the 

 country, and the reports prove that it is 

 equally well adapted for all sections, North and South, 

 although it was originally a variety of southern origin. 

 Its quality is even better than the Colossal. {See cut.) 



Price of two-year-old roots, $1.00 per 100, $6.00 per 

 1000 (500 at 1000 rates). 



Conover's 

 Colossal Asparagus Roots. 



Price of two-year-old roots, 75c. per 100, $4.50 per 1000. 

 (500 at 1000 rates.) (For Asparagus Seed, see page 9.) 



ECLIPSE BEET. 



This popular variety follows immediately after Egyp- 

 tian in season, has equally small tops, and being almost 

 round in shape, makes a very attractive bunch. We 

 have a finely selected stock which matures very uni- 

 formly, grown especially to meet the requirements of 

 the Market Gardener, and can be thoroughly relied on 

 for main crop. 15c. \ lb., 50c. lb. (25 lb. lots, 45c. lb.) 



COPVOSHTIBSS BW* 

 DETROIT DARK RED BEET. 



