PETER HEHDEI^SOH 6t CO.— IflTf^ODUCTORV. 



WHAT WILL BE FOUND NEW IN THIS CATALOGUE. 



HIS heading is intended to convey a broader meaning than our usual reference to New Seeds and Plants. For while 

 we think a careful examination will show that our list of really good novelties is above the average, we particularly 

 desire now to call attention to the innovations and improvements in what might properly be termed the mechan- 

 ical arrangement of our catalogue. The exceptionally large size of this list continually forces us to try to simplify it. 1 

 An important departure this season is the PRINXED ORD£R. SHEET, something that has never been used 

 before in this country in the retail seed business. Its advantages must, we think, be apparent to all, for not only does 

 it save customers the time and trouble of writing, but they have the correct prices of the various articles at hand without 

 looking through the body of the catalogue. 



In presenting what we believe will prove a great mutual convenience, we would ask our customers to exercise a 

 little extra care in making out their orders for the first time on the NEW ORDER SHEET so as to be sure and 

 get the quantities which they wish to order and the prices which they carry out on the correct line. We men- 

 tion this, as the lines are of necessity somewhat close together, owing to the long list of varieties that our collection 

 contains. A full list of vegetable seeds only has been carried out on the ORDER SHEEX this season, but 

 ample space on the fourth page of the order sheet is left for flower seeds, etc. 



Another and very important change has been made in the Cutting DO'Wn of "Varieties in both Seeds and 

 Plants, either by dropping some sorts entirely, or giving but iittle prominence to others, which have become obsolete or 

 of which similar or better sorts exist. The advantages of this are twofold ; it simplifies the making out of orders and at 

 the same time is a protection to inexperienced amateurs in making selections, as they can now scarcely go wrong in 

 planting any of the varieties which are given space in this catalogue. The advantage of this plan is well illustrated in 

 the case of Cabbage, where we strongly recommend four varieties for Eirst Early, Second Early, Main 

 Crop and Eate Eall or Winter use. Any one having these four* varieties of Cabbage really obtains the most 

 desirable varieties for all practical purposes. We have tried to carry this system, as far as possible, throughout the entire list, 

 so that customers will be certain of receiving no poor or worthless variety even in ordering at random from this catalogue. 



Special attention is also called to the rearrangement of our Eloiiver Seed department, which will enable patrons 

 to select quickly just such kinds as they desire for special purposes. Another and most complete change will be found 

 on the page ** Remedies for Insects and EungUS.^' It will be seen that we have entirely reversed the 

 method of presenting this department; instead of the list of rewzecf^es being placed first we now give precedence to the 

 plants, and the insects infesting them, and then state what remedies are most effective. 



We would also call attention to the accuracy and high character of the many new engravings and colored plates 

 illustrating the goods we offer. Those experienced in such matters know that we have always avoided exaggeration 

 in this direction ; in fact, in previous years we have in many instances been rather too conservative. 



In conclusion, we hope that our great constituency will endorse the opinion recently expressed by one of our 

 strongest business rivals who (referring to our catalogue) said : "You have in its production once more demonstrated 

 that the premier seed and plant house of America is again easily first." 



SUGGESTIOI^S TO GUSTOIVIEHS, iNFORlWATIOfl, flDVlGE, Ete. 



GARDENERS AND FARMERS. Wc have at ncarl.y all times a number of 

 good gardeners' and head-farmers' names on our books who arc in 

 want of situations. If parties desiring help of this kind will write 

 us, we will be glad to place them in communication. Employers 

 desiring gardeners or farmers should state whether they wish 

 married or single men, what nationality they prefer, the nature 

 of the situation tliat is to be filled, and about what wages they 

 expect to pay. It will save time and correspondence if they will 

 mention these points in the first place. On the other hand, men 

 in applying for situations must state their age, nationality, if 

 married, what number they have in family, about what wages 

 they expect and any other points of this kind that it is necessary 

 to know. 'We make no charge for this service either to employer 

 or employee. 



NO TRAVELING AGENTS. Every season we have more or less com- 

 plaint from retail Iniyers in different sections of the country of 

 parties who canvass from house to house soliciting orders for 

 seeds, plants, etc., in our name. We would here state that we em- 

 ploy no traveling agentu whatever, and our cu»t07ners are warned 

 against placing orders or paying any vi07iey to any one in this way. 



CORRESPONDENCE. ADVICE, etc. We are always glad to give any 

 informatiou in our power to our customers on any subject per- 

 taining to our business. We would only request that when such 

 information is asked for that the questions be clearly written out 

 and not put on our order sheets or mixed in with orders in any 

 way. This will save us a great deal of time and trouble and in- 

 sure prompt replies. 



HOW AND WHEN TO ORDER. The safe arrival of all Seeds is guar- 



anteed. It will greatly aid us if those ordering Seeds will for- 

 ward their lists (made out on the Printed Order Sheet that accom- 

 panies this Catalogue) as soon after its receipt as pobsible. 



POSTAGE ON SEEDS. Seeds by the packet or ounce or 14 lb., either 

 Vegetable or Flower Seeds, will be sent by mail at Catalogue 

 prices without extra charge; mailed in quantities of >2 "j- ^'■"d 

 upward, postage must be added to Catalogue prices at "the rate 

 of 8 cents per lb. For Beans and Peas adtl 1.5 cents per quart ; 

 and to Corn, 10 cents per quart to Catalogue prices. 



SHOPPING BY EXPRESS. Express companies now have purchasing 

 departments in all their offices. If 3"ou wish to order goods from 

 us to be sent by express, ask for a Purchasing Order Blank at 

 any express office, and it will be supplied and forwarded without 

 charge other than the usual rates lor returning goods. 



OUR BASKET SYSTEM OF PACKING is a gioat saving to our custom- 

 ers. Packages, formerly weighing 30 or 40 pounds in wooden 

 boxes, are now saf(!ly carried at far less expense, and wo make 

 no extra charge for them. 



ABOUT FORWARDING AND REMITTING Every order is executed at 

 once on its receipt, or reason given why it has not been sent, so 

 that parties ordering may know that if goods are not n.'ceived in 

 pro|ier time, it is almost certain that the Ictti'r has not been re- 

 ceived liy us. Remittances should be made either in the form 

 of a P. 0. Money Order. Bank Draft. Express Money Order, Express 

 Purchasing Order, or Registered Letter. Remittances in any other 

 waj' are entirely at the sender's risk. 



ALFRED HENDERSON, 



PRESIDENT. 

 CHARLES HENDERSON, 



Vice-Prest and Treas. 



PETER HENDERSON & CO., 



35 & 37 Cortlandt Street. NEW YORK. 



