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Henderson’s “Betsy Ross” Collection of 
GIANT SPENCER flowered SWEET PEAS 
Eighteen of the Best New Varieties Shown in Colors on Opposite Page and Described Below 
PRICE: One pkt. each of the 18 varieties for $1.00. 
One ounce (400 to 500 seeds ) each of the IS varieties for $5.00 postpaid. 
Customer’s Collections — Your own selection of any three 10c. pkts. for 25c.; or any seven 10c. pkts. for 50c. 
Plate 
No. 
Henderson's Packets of Named Sweet Peas 
contain 40 to 50 seeds ( except those specially noted) 
Per 
Pkt. 
Per 
Oz. 
Plate 
No. 
Henderson’s Packets of Named Sweet Peas 
contain 40 to 50 seeds {except those specially noted) 
Per 
Pkt. 
Per 
Oz. 
1 
Lady Evelyn Eyre {Mrs. Hard castle Sykes). Immense 
long-stemmed flowers of exquisite rosy-blush opening 
with a lemonish flush. 
10c. 
25c. 
10 
Wedgewood Blue. A clear light silvery-blue with just 
a suggestion of mauve in the banner; an improved 
large flowering strain and the best variety of its color 
Edith Taylor {Mrs. Jessopp). Extra fine and large flowers 
of rich salmon-rose or cerise; a very lively warm color; 
strong grower and free bloomer . 
10c. 
35c. 
2 
Royal Purple. A rich royal-purple throughout both 
banner and wings; the flowers are of splendid size 
10c. 
10c. 
10c. 
35c. 
25c. 
25c. 
11 
10c. 
35c. 
3 
Mrs. C. W. Breadmore. Cream-buff flushed rose and 
distinctly edged with deep rose color; the best of the 
12 
King Edward Spencer {Crimscn Giant; Mrs. Duncan; 
The King). Rich crimson-scarlet; large open, waved 
10c. 
25c. 
4 
George Herbert. Bright carmine-rose—large fine waved 
flowers. 
13 
King Manoel. Rich glossy deep maroon, with purplish 
maroon wings, splendid big vide-open waved flowers. . 
Mrs. Cuthbertson. A “bicolor" of the largest and 
finest form; color carmine-rose with blush-white 
10c. 
35c. 
5 
President. A magnificent and glowing orange-scarlet, 
10c. 
50c. 
14 
10c. 
30c. 
Constance Hinton. A fine, large, dark seeded, white 
10c. 
50c. 
15 
Rosabeiie. Brilliant carmine-rose colored flowers of the 
7 
Hercules. A giant even among the Spencers: immense 
long-stemmed flowers of rich clear rose-pink; vines 
largest size and finest waved form. The best of the 
10c. 
25c. 
10c. 
35c. 
16 
Dobbie’s Cream. The largest and best strain of “Prim- 
8 
R. F. Felton. A large and distinct lilac-colored flower, 
10c. 
40c. 
rose-Spencer”; flowers large, of splendid substance 
and well waved; color cream-yellow. 
10c. 
25c. 
9 
Martha Washington. Most beautiful; blush-white 
veiled with rosy-pink deepening into a contrasting 
17 
Vermillion Brilliant. Brilliant scarlet, large waved 
10c. 
25c. 
10c. 
25c. 
18 
Blue Picotee {Mrs. Townsend). The best picotee edged 
10c. 
35c. 
WORDS OF PRAISE FOR HENDERSON’S GIANT SPENCER SWEET PEAS 
"Last year I had S1.00 worth of your beautiful Spencer Sweet Peas, a mixed 
selection. If you are making the same offer this year, please send me sotne of a 
similar selection. Mine were perfectly beautiful last year." 
April 28, 1917. Mrs. N. D. MARSH, Dixfield, Mo. 
" This spring we planted your early flowering varieties of Sweet Peas and the 
vine began to bloom May 4th. They were the earliest Spencer Sweet Peas we had 
ever seen out of doors. We have had Grandiflora in bloom on April 25th, but 
your Spencers made a new record with us." 
Sept . 3, 1917. Mr. A. A. RITTER, 
115 Riverside Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 
"Am writing to tell you of my wonderfully beautiful Sweet Peas this year from 
your Giant Spencer seed. Especially fine is a gorgeous red: with the sun shitting 
through the big blossoms in the early morning, one will not soon forget the sight. 
Another pink is very large and double, many blossoms on a single stem. Another 
grand pure white, long stems, and a lavender that is superb. I made a wreath of 
these lavender beauties with long sprays of Sprengerii for foundation for the 
funeral of a woman of national fame, who was buried yesterday in Augusta, 
Georgia, and as my flowers go far- and wide, and I always say ' Henderson's 
Seed' I am a good advertiser for you.” 
June 21, 1917. Mrs. JAMES B. PARK, Greensboro, Ga. 
"We planted the Spencer Sweet Peas last year and they were the most beautiful 
we have ever seen. Some stems were fifteen inches and four flowers to a stem." 
Feb. 12, 1917. HARR V P. WELDON, 34 Cliff St., Yonkers. N. Y. 
" Your seeds are always satisfactory. The Sweet Peas of last year, grown 
from your seed, were the wonder and admiration of many of my friends." 
Jan. 24, 1917. Mrs. H.G. HUT CHI NS ON, Vonore, Tenn. 
"My Sweet Peas purchased from you last year were perfect in every way." 
Jan., 1917. Miss MABEL BARNETT, 1 5. Lee Ave., Lexington, Va. 
New Giant Flowering Spencer Sweet Peas 
Bloom 4 Weeks Earlier Than the Late Spencers, and Under Congenial Conditions Flower Continuously 
for 4 Months, Producing Profusely Immense Waved Flowers, “Fours” Predominating, on Long Stems. 
Will Supersede All Other Types of Sweet Peas for Winter Flowering Under Glass and for Open 
Ground Culture — Fall or Winter Sown — in Warm Climates. 
The plants of this new race are of strong constitution, vigorous growth, profuse and bloom continuous for about four months, grown under congenial 
conditions. Grown in the open ground they begin flowering in about 106 days from seed sowing or fully four weeks sooner than late flowering Sweet Peas 
sown at the same time, and they continue to flower in profusion for fully 4 months. It is predicted by Sweet Pea authorities that this race will supplant 
all other early and late flowering Sweet Peas for winter flowering under glass, and also for open ground culture in our Southern States—sown preferably in 
fall or winter. Condensed cultural instructions for both garden culture under northern and southern conditions and for winter flowering under glass are 
given in Henderson's leaflet “How to Grow Sweet Peas to Perfection” free to customers. 
VARIETIES OF NEW GIANT EARLY FLOWERING 
SPENCER SWEET PEAS 
Per 
Pkt. 
Per 
Oz. 
Early Morning Star. Deep orange-scarlet or flame color with 
.25 
1.25 
Early Song Bird. A soft shade of pale pink similar to the late 
varieties “Florence Morse" and "Lady Evelyn Eyre”. ..... 
Early Melody. A deep shade of rose pink. Closely resembling 
the late flowering “Countess Spencer". 
.25 
.25 
1.25 
1.25 
Early Spring Maid. An exquisite light cream-pink that is a soft 
pink over a cream ground color. 
.25 
1.25 
Early Snowflake. Pure white and the best white early flower¬ 
ing white seeded Spencer. 
.25 
1.25 
Early Heather Bell. A rich mauve-lavender. 
.25 
1.25 
Early Red Spencer. A rich bright crimson, similar in coloring, 
form, and size of flower to King Edward Spencer. 
.15 
1.00 
Early Shell Pink Spencer. Charming shell-pink of a little warmer 
tone than Countess Spencer; verv large waved flowers. 
.15 
1.00 
Early Apricot Pink Spencer. A rich apricot pink or salmon 
colored flower; large, long stemmed flowers. 
.15 
1.00 
Early Rose Spencer. Bright carmine-rose, similar in coloring, 
size and form of flower to John Ingman. 
.15 
1.00 
VARIETIES OF NEW GIANT EARLY FLOWERING 
SPENCER SWEET PEAS 
Per 
Pkt. 
Early White Spencer. White seeded, large waved, pure white 
flowers. 
Early Duplex White Spencer. Black seeded, pure white waved 
flowers, many of which come double. 
Early Lavender Pink Spencer. Large waved flowers of ex¬ 
quisite pinkish lavender. 
Early Flowering Spencer Mixed. 
.15 
.15 
. 15 
.15 
“YARRAWA.” 
This variety from Australia has proven its adaptability to 
American conditions. In our trials it commenced flowering 
freely two weeks before other large waved Sweet Peas and three 
to four weeks earlier than some varieties, all given the same 
cultural treatment, and “Yarrawa" continued in flower, holding 
its large size and phenomenal floriferousness for weeks after all 
other Sweet Peas had passed their best. The flowers are large 
of round waved Spencer form and colored bright rose pink with 
lighter pink wings. 
. 15 
Per 
Oz. 
1.00 
1.00 
1.00 
1.00 
1.00 
