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Probably no outdoor occupation gives so much pleasure as the cultivation of flowers from seed. Starting with the tiny grains of seed, placing them 
carefully in suitable soil, watching the conditions of air and moisture while the seeds are hidden below the ground, and the gradual unfolding of the tiny 
seedling, and later the miraculous development of leaf, stem and branch until finally the fully grown plant bursts into glorious flower; this is the pleasure 
awaiting one who grows flowers from seed. 
ANNUAL FLOWER SEEDS 
These complete the cycle of their existence, growing from seed to seed in 
one year. Many sorts require to be sown in some sheltered situation such 
as a greenhouse, cold frame, or window box about a month before they may 
be planted outdoors. This is necessary not only on account of their tender¬ 
ness, but also because they need more time for development, and by sowing 
thus early, the growing season is proportionately prolonged. Others may be 
sown where they are to stand, in which case they require careful attention 
for the first few weeks. 
Annuals offer a large field for selection, embracing plants of all kinds, from 
the modest Sweet Alyssum to the gorgeous Salvia, the majestic Ricinus, and 
dainty Cosmos. They are found in every conceivable shade of color, and are 
adaptable for growing as single specimens, or planting for large effect in 
clumps or masses, while others are well suited for making borders. 
While there is no class of plants that will survive better under rigorous 
conditions, yet in order to achieve the best results they should be planted 
where they can obtain ample sunlight, and may be easily watered. 
It is almost needless to urge the importance of careful weeding, as weeds 
usually grow more rapidly than the seedlings. If the rows are carefully 
marked when sown it will be easy to distinguish the weeds. 
A continuity of bloom may be secured by occasional sowings of many 
sorts, such as Eschscholtzia, Sweet Alyssum, Phlox, Zinnia, etc. In the 
latitude of New York these sowings may be made as late as June 15th. 
The great value of annuals is greatly enhanced by the fact that an effectual 
display may be secured for a very modest outlay, many of the most attractive 
sorts being sold in 5c. and 10c. packages. 
PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS 
The great charm of Perennials lies in their permanence. Once established 
they are a constant source of pleasure, and among the most interesting plants 
in our gardens, presenting a variety of form and color so great as to fit them 
for almost every conceivable purpose in the garden. Some may be made 
to thrive under most unkind conditions, while others require skilful culti¬ 
vation. 
Many plants of this class, notably Antirrhinums, have been so greatly 
improved by hybridization during recent years, that they may now.be had 
in varying height, and in almost every shade of color. 
A very large proportion of the Perennial plants that may be grown from 
seed have great value as cut flowers, because of their great substance, which 
enables them to stand up well long after cutting. 
Notwithstanding their individual charm, they are most effective when 
planted in a mixed border, where by arranging them according to height, 
color and season of flowering, an attractive display may be had from the 
earliest days of spring, all through the summer, and even after the first 
frosts herald the approach of winter. And so, week by week, as sure as 
the season revolves such a border will present new charms and revive old 
ones, the beauty of it growing with ever-increasing interest. 
Perennials are generally raised from seed sown from early spring to about 
August 1st, in the latitude of New York. 
Treated thus, they make strong plants which may be planted in a per¬ 
manent situation early enough in the fall to enable them to winter safely. 
In some instances plants will flower the first year from seed if sown 
quite early, but nearly all require a year to reach their full development. 
Henderson’s Flower Seed Collections 
HENDERSON’S “GARDEN BEAUTIFUL” COLLECTION OF 
ANNUAL FLOWER SEEDS 
FOR GARDENS, BEDS, BORDERS, ETC. 
(Sown in the spring these rapidly attain perfection and flower the same season.) 
25 Kinds, Enumerated Below, $1.00, ) 
or the 12 Kinds Prefixed X for 50c. ) 
Mailed Free 
Ageratum, Blue Perfection. Compact bushes, 8 inches high, blue flowers. 
XAlyssum, Little Gem. An improved white Sweet Alyssum. 
XAster, Giant Comet, Double, Mixed Colors. One of the best Asters. 
Calliopsis, Golden Wave. Large golden flowers, freely produced. 
Candytuft, Empress. Hyacinth-like spikes of white flowers. 
Celosia, Ostrich-Plumed, Mixed. Brilliantly showy, free-flowering. 
XCosmos, Giant-Flowering, Mixed. Fall-flowering, fine and showy. 
XDianthus, Double Diadem Pinks. Various colors, edged and marbled. 
Eschscholtzia, Golden West. Large-flowering California Poppies. 
Hollyhock, Henderson’s Annual Ever-Blooming, Mixed Colors. 
Larkspur, Giant Hyacinth-Flowered, Mixed Colors. Large, showy spikes. 
XMarigold, Pride of the Garden, Mixed Colors. Improved African Marigolds. 
XMignonette, Bird’s Mammoth. Long, large spikes of fragrant flowers. 
XNasturtium, Giant-Flowering Tom Thumb. Large flowers of various colors. 
XPansy, Bedding, Finest Mixed. Large flowers of many beautiful colors. 
Petunia, Large-Flowering, Single, Mixed Colors. Blotched, striped. 
XPhlox Drummondii, Large-Flowering Mixed. Improved varieties. 
XPoppy, Giant Double, Brilliant Mixture. Immense flowers, very showy. 
Portulaca, Double, Mixed. Showy for edgings or low beds. 
Salvia Bonfire. Improved Scarlet Sage, compact and bushy, vivid scarlet. 
Scabiosa Maxima, Double, Mixed Colors. Large-flowering Sweet Scabious. 
XStocks, Large-Flowering Dwarf, Double, 10 Weeks, Mixed Colors. 
Sunflower, “Cut-and-Come-Again,” Mixed. Bushy plants. 3 to 4 feet. 
Verbena, Mammoth, Mixed. Large flowers of scarlet, white, blue, pink, etc. 
XZinnia, Large, Double, Mixed Colors. Immense double flowers. 
THE HENDERSON COLLECTION OF SEEDS OF 
CLIMBING ANNUALS 
(Sown in the spring these rapidly attain perfection'and flower the same season.) 
12 Kinds, Enumerated Below, 50c., Mailed Free 
Balloon Vine. White flowers, succeeded by balloon-like seed pods. 10 feet. 
Canary-Bird Vine. Yellow butterfly-like flowers. 15 feet. 
Cobsea Scandens. Beautiful climber, large bell-shaped, rich blue flowers. 20 ft. 
Cypress Vine, Mixed. Feathery foliage, star-shaped flowers, red,white,etc. 15ft. 
Dolichos, Giant Crimson. Wistaria-like clusters of crimson flowers. 10 feet. 
Humulus, Japanese Variegated. Foliage striped silver and green. 20 feet. 
Mina Lobata. Luxuriant climber, with clusters of blood-red flowers. 20 ft. 
Moon Flower Vine. Luxuriant vine, with immense white flowers. 50 to 75 ft. 
Morning Glories, Imperial Japanese, Mixed. Magnificent colors. 30 feet. 
Nasturtium, Giant-Flowering, Climbing, Mixed Colors. New colors. 10 ft. 
Sweet Peas, Giant Spencer, Mixed. The finest strain; no dull colors. 10 ft. 
Thunbergia, Mixed Colors. Charming, neat vine, flowering freely. 6 feet. 
HENDERSON’S “GARDEN BEAUTIFUL” COLLECTION OF 
HARDY PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS 
FOR GARDENS, BORDERS AND GROUPS 
(These flower from seed the second year and thereafter.) 
25 Kinds, Enumerated Below, $1.00, ) -i 
or the 12 Kinds Prefixed X for 50c. ) ' 
Free 
Achillea, The Pearl. Double white flowers, borne profusely in summer. 
XAlyssum Saxatile Compacta. Spring-blooming, hardy yellow. Alyssum. 
XAquilegia or Columbine, Large-Flowering Hybrids. Beautiful new colors. 
XAsters, Hardy, Large-Flowering Hybrids. Improved Michaelmas Daisies. 
Canterbury Bells, Calycanthema, Mixed. The “Cup and Saucer” type. 
Candytuft, Gibraltica. Rose and white hardy Candytuft. 
Carnation, Hardy Garden, Mixed Colors. Double fragrant flowers. 
XCoreopsis Lanceolata, Harvest Moon. Large golden-yellow flowers. 
XDelphinium, Large Single Hybrids, Mixed Colors. Perennial Larkspurs. 
Dianthus Plumarius, Double Mixed. The Pheasant’s Eye or Grass Pinks. 
XDigitalis Gloxinoides, Mixed. The finest strain of Foxglove, various colors. 
Gaillardia Grandiflora Maxima, Mixed. Flowers red, yellow, etc. 
XHollyhock, Extra Choice Double, Mixed Colors. Many beautiful colors. 
Lobelia, Hardy Hybrids, Mixed. Improved types of the Cardinal Flower. 
Pentstemon, Finest Mixed. Large Foxglove-like flowers of brilliant colors. 
XPhlox, Hardy Large-Flowering Hybrids, Mixed. Heads of large flowers. 
Platycodon Mariesi, Mixed Colors. Compact bushes with bell-shaped 
flowers. 
XPoppy, Hardy Oriental Hybrids, Mixed. Immense flowers, 6 inches across. 
Pyrethrum, Large-Flowering Hybrids, Mixed. Single Daisy-like flowers. 
XScabiosa Caucasica. Saucer-shaped flowers, of lovely light blue. 
Stokesia Cyanea. The hardy Cornflower Aster, blue flowers, 4 inches across. 
XSweet Rocket, Mixed Colors. Fragrant purple or white flowers. 
XSweet William, Large-Flowering, Single, Mixed. Rich colors. 
Tritoma Uvaria Grandiflora (Red-Hot Poker). Spikes of fire-red flowers. 
Wall-Flower, Double Large-Flowering, Mixed Colors. Fragrant flowers. 
THE HENDERSON COLLECTION OF SEEDS OF 
HARDY CLIMBING PLANTS 
(For permanent positions; flowering after the first year.) 
8 Kinds, Enumerated Below, 50c. 
Ampelopsis Veitchii. The Japanese or Boston Ivy. clings to walls,"etc. 30 ft. 
Aristolochia Sipho. Dutchman’s Pipe Vine, luxuriant climber. 30 feet. 
Asparagus Verticillatus. Feathery foliage, scarlet berries. 10 feet. 
Bignonia Grandiflora. Trumpet Creeper clusters of orange-red flowers. 40 ft. 
Clematis Paniculata. A mass of white star-like flowers in autumn. 30 feet. 
Kudzu Vine. Grows rapidly; Pea-shaped, purple flowers. 40 to 50 feet. 
Lathyrus Latifolius, Mixed Everlasting Pea. Sweet Pea-like flowers. 6 to 8 ft. 
Wistaria Sinensis. Pendent clusters of blue flowers. 25 to 40 feet. 
