24 EVERYTHING FOR THE GARDEN-Vegetable. Seca = Se 
Henderson’s Three Superb Vegetable = : 
Novelties for 1925 _ oe 
The science of plant breeding, while not commanding public attention in the same degree as many other scientific pursuits; has 
nevertheless, made great strides during the past few years. Results are now obtained (as shown on the colored page opposite) that horti- 
culturists of a generation ago could only dream of obtaining. 
Keeping ever before us the aims and ideals of our founder, the late Peter Henderson, to strive for perfection in this very important 
branch of food production, we devote much of our time and resources to the improvement of existing vegetables and the development of 
new and better varieties. 
On this page, we have pleasure in offering three of the latest achievements of the plant breeders’ art. We can confidently say that 
for quality and flavor, these novelties are far superior to any that have hitherto been offered. We feel sure, that all our friends will sub- 
stantiate our claims when they grow these de-luxe vegetables in their gardens this year. 5 
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New Beet Oval Gem 
(Illustrated on Colored Plate Poneciis) 
231. Henderson’s Oval Gem Beet is destined to become the most 
popular of all table beets on account of its attractive appearance and 
superior table quality. 
Up to the advent of this new variety, beets have not attained the 
popularity and place on the dinner table that their food value should 
merit for them. Authorities commend them most highly for their 
vitamin content as well as for their rich mineral and tonic properties. 
The new Oval Gem Beet is distinct in appearance from all other 
varieties. It is oval in shape, slightly receding toward the base; it 
is extremely smooth and uniform, medium in size—just the right size 
for the home garden as well as for making an attractive bunch for 
marketing. The foliage is small and refined, bronzy green in color. 
The beets are dark red, slightly ringed; when cooked (which by the 
way requires less time than the ordinary sorts), the rings disappear 
completely, turning the entire beet to the color.of a rich glowing ruby. — 
When sliced or squared, the pieces have a certain translucent ap- 
pearance which bespeak a melting tenderness, and an entire absence 
of fibre. The Oval Gem Beet possesses a delightful sweet flavor, 
which does not cloy but on the contrary is enticing to the palate. : 
Price, 25c. pkt., 5 pkts. $1.00. 
. this, the finest variety of Spinach yet produced, it was named in honor 
HENDERSON’S 
New Pea Jubilant 
(Illustrated on Colored Plate opposite) 
166. This, the supreme development in the already famous agerega-— 
tion of edible peas, is truly well named—for ‘‘Jubilant’’ indeed were 
all those who ate of this unrivaled delicacy grown in our test_plots 
last year. = 
There are few vegetables so highly regarded or universally grown 
in home gardens as early peas; and any improvement made in this 
important staple vegetable is sure to give pleasure and satisfaction to 
garden owners. The evolution of garden peas is most interesting. It ; 
is said, that they were cultivated as early as two thousand years 
B.C. During this long period of time, Garden Peas have been de- © 
veloped from small, almost tasteless hard seeds to the sweet tender 
varieties we have today. 
The Jubilant Pea is medium early, beginning to bear a few days 
- after our famous Prosperity has started. The plants which are ex- ~ 
tremely vigorous grow to a height of 3% to 4 feet. The large deep 
green pods literally cover the vines. The pods which are easily 
-shelled, are usually filled with 9 to 10 dares luscious marrow peas 
of exquisite flavor. 
~ The vigorous Constitution of the plant makes it practically immune 
to blight and consequently the production of peas is extended over a 
long period. Price,_25c. pkt., 3 pkts. 60c., $1.00 pt. 
A NEW SPINACH 
Princess Juliana 
(Illustrated on Colored Plate opposite) 
809. The virtues of Spinach as a blood purifying health food is’ 
known to all; and it is also a well known axiom—that we are only — 
as healthy as the blood that courses through our veins. If the blood | 
is in a pure and healthy condition results are seen in a beautiful and 
glowing complexion. The consumption of Spinach reaches far | 
greater proportions per capita in Holland, than in any other country; _ 
and, to this fact may be attributed the superb radiant complexions | 
for which the Dutch are justly famed. x 
Much work toward the improvement of Senna has been con- — 
ducted by the plant breeders of Holland, and on the development of — 
of Princess Juliana, the daughter of Holland’s famous queen. 
The Princess Juliana Spinach is of the long season type with large, — 
crumpled, rich dark green leaves. It is valuable either for spring or — 
autumn planting. After testing this new variety at our trial grounds — 
for several years, we are convinced that the Princess Juliana Spinach 
will become the most popular variety on the market, not only for its — 
rapid, uniform growth and delicious and tempting flavor; but also 
because it remains in prime condition longer before bolting to seed 
than any other sort. Price, 15c. pkt., 30c. oz., 75c- 4 Ib.. $2.00 Ib. — 
Henderson's Garden Fertilizer contains all the essential food elements necessary to grow quality vegetables, see page 201. 
