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Simple Rules for Ordering— Be Sure to Read This Page 
Next in importance to supplying the best seeds is the prompt and accurate filling of Drders. To that end we ask the co-operation of our 
patrons. It will hasten forwarding materially, if they will kindly make up orders alphabetically, as the goods are offered in the catalogue. 
This method is easier and is a safeguard against neglecting to order some item of importance. Seeds are put in compartments in our stores 
alphabetically, hence an order can be filled more quickly if it is made out in that manner. 
We also request that the plant order blank be used in ordering plants, bulbs and roots offered in the Plant Department, these being nlieu at 
our Jersey City greenhouses. When requested, or it is advisable, we can combine these with seeds, etc., and ship all together. 
Free Delivery 
for Certain Quantities of Seeds 
WE DELIVER FREE in the United States and Possessions, by 
Parcel Post or Express to any express office at our option ALL VEGE¬ 
TABLE and FLOWER SEEDS by the Packet, Ounce and 14 Pound; 
LAWN GRASS SEEDS by the Quart, ]/ 2 Peck and Peck. 
We also deliver free by Parcel Post , Express or Freight ( our choice) all Lawn 
Grass Seeds in larger quantities. 
Purchasers pay transit charges on larger quantities of seeds, and other 
merchandise, unless otherwise provided. When goods are wanted by 
Parcel Post add postage, for the quantities we do not deliver free (see Zone 
Rates on this page). 
The Postal Weight of Beans, Peas and Corn is One Pound per Pint. 
WE DO NOT SUPPLY DEALERS, therefore our Seeds, etc., can only be 
procured by sending orders direct to us. 
THE PRICES QUOTED IN THIS CATALOGUE ARE NET—We offer 
no premiums, discounts nor gratuities. We reserve the right, to advance 
prices without notice should current conditions require it. 
PLEASE ORDER EARLY, thus enabling us to forward promptly—as a 
rule the day after the order is received. During the March and April rush 
we may fall a day or two behind; if any greater delay is likely we will advise. 
If goods ordered do not arrive in a reasonable time, send a copy of the order 
with letter of inquiry; this will be a great help in expediting adjustment. 
Be sure and give your full address. 
ERROR IN THE FILLING OF ORDERS—We use the greatest care in 
filling, checking and packing orders. Yet should anything be omitted we 
will promptly forward when advised. Keep a duplicate copy of your order 
for comparison. 
REMITTANCES may be made by Express Money Order, P. O. Money 
Order or Bank Draft; if stamps or cash send in a Registered Letter. We 
must decline sending goods C. O. D. unless 25 per cent, of their value 
accompanies the order. Plants we do not ship C. O. D. 
ACCOUNTS—Parties having no account with us—who order goods with¬ 
out remittance—must furnish satisfactory reference. New York City refer¬ 
ence preferred on account of the shorter delay pending investigation. 
WE MAKE NO CHARGE FOR SHIPPING AND CARTING of goods 
to any railroad station, steamship line or express office in New York City 
proper. 
WE MAKE NO CHARGE FOR PACKING, except special for foreign 
shipments, as tin-lined cases, double sacks, etc., then we charge cost. C.’loth 
bags we charge for, viz.: 1 peck, 10c.; y 2 bushel, 12c.; 1 bushel, 15c.; 2 
bushels, 25c. All Grass Seed bags are furnished free excepting for Timothy 
and Clover. 
GARDENERS’ AND FARMERS’ SITUATIONS—We have at all times 
the names of practical gardeners and farm managers in want, of situations on 
our books, if parties desiring such will write us, we shall be glad to put 
them in communication with men that we deem suitable. To aid us in mak¬ 
ing a selection we ask full particulars. We make no charge for this service. 
TESTIMONIALS FROM CUSTOMERS—We are always pleased to hear 
from our customers regarding the results of their gardens. We appreciate 
the thousands of unsolicited testimonials we receive annually and are glad to 
publish as many as space will permit. Photographs of gardens and par¬ 
ticularly of individual vegetables, flowers or fruits are always very gladly 
received by us. 
QUESTIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE—We endeavor to answer 
promptly all letters of inquiry— which should be on separate paper from orders 
—but we cannot undertake the planning of entire gardens and grounds. 
PETER HENDERSON & CO. give no warranty, express or implied, as to 
description, quality, productiveness, or any other matter of any Seeds, 
Bulbs, Roots or Plants they send out, and they will not be in any way 
responsible for the crop. If the purchaser does not accept the goods on 
these terms, they are at once to be returned. 
PETER HENDERSON & GO. 
35 & 37 Gortlandt Street 
New York 
Parcel Post and Express 
On shipments weighing 20 pounds or more it is cheaper to 
ship by express. As the express companies give a receipt for 
each package, and are responsible, it amounts practically to 
insurance without cost, whereas it costs extra, according to 
value, to insure a parcel post package. We guarantee the 
safe arrival in the U. S. of all goods shipped by express. 
IF GOODS ARE WANTED BY PARCEL POST, POSTAGE 
MUST BE ADDED AS PER TABLE BELOW, EX¬ 
CEPT FOR THOSE QUANTITIES OF SEEDS 
WE OFFER TO DELIVER FREE 
The Postal Weight of Beans, Peas and Corn is One Pound 
per Pint. 
For other merchandise mailable by Parcel Post offered in 
this catalogue—Tools and Accessories, Odorless Fertilizers, 
Insecticides and Fungicides (Fluids and Poisons excluded)— 
we have given the packed weight so that extra for postage 
may be remitted according to Zone distances as below. 
Weight Limit —The weight limit within the 1st and 2nd 
Zones is fifty (50) pounds, within the other Zones the weight 
limit is twenty (20) pounds and the size limit eighty-four (84) 
inches for combined length and largest girth. In this cata¬ 
logue we give the weight packed up to ten (10) pounds on 
Implements, Insecticides and Fertilizers. 
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24 
25 
26 
27 
28 
29 
30 
31 
32 
33 
34 
35 
36 
37 
38 
39 
40 
41 
42 
43 
44 
45 
46 
47 
48 
49 
50 
.16 
.17 
.17 
.18 
.18 
.19 
.19 
.20 
.20 
.21 
.21 
.22 
.22 
.23 
.23 
.24 
.24 
.25 
.25 
.26 
.26 
.27 
.27 
.28 
.28 
.29 
.29 
.30 
ZONES 
.27 
.28 
.29 
.30 
.31 
.32 
.33 
.34 
.35 
.36 
.37 
.38 
.39 
.40 
.41 
.42 
.43 
.44 
.45 
.46 
.47 
.48 
.49 
.50 
.51 
.52 
.53 
.54 
.27 
.28 
.29 
.30 
.31 
.32 
.33 
.34 
.35 
.36 
.37 
.38 
.39 
.40 
.41 
.42 
.43 
.44 
.45 
.46 
.47 
.48 
.49 
.50 
.51 
.52 
.53 
.54 
Weight 
in 
Pounds 
Local 
1st 
Up to 
50 
miles 
from 
New 
York 
2nd 
50 to 
150 
miles 
from 
New 
York 
3rd 
150 to 
300 
miles 
from 
New 
York 
4th 
300 to 
600 
miles 
from 
New 
York 
5th 
600 to 
1000 
miles 
from 
New 
York 
6th 
1000to 
1400 
miles 
from 
New 
York 
7th 
1400to 
1800 
miles 
from 
New 
York 
8th 
Over 
1800 
miles 
from 
New 
York 
1 
$0.05 
$0.05 
$0.05 
$0.06 
$0.07 
$0.08 
$0.09 
$0.11 
$0.12 
2 
.06 
.06 
.06 
.08 
.11 
.14 
.17 
.21 
.24 
3 
.06 
.07 
.07 
.10 
.15 
.20 
.25 
.31 
.36 
4 
.07 
.08 
.08 
.12 
.19 
.26 
.33 
.41 
.48 
5 
.07 
.09 
.09 
.14 
.23 
.32 
.41 
.51 
.60 
6 
.08 
.10 
.10 
.16 
.27 
.38 
.49 
.61 
.72 
7 
.08 
.11 
.11 
.18 
.31 
.44 
.57 
.71 
.84 
8 
.09 
.12 
.12 
.20 
.35 
.50 
.65 
.81 
.96 
9 
.09 
.13 
.13 
.22 
.39 
.5G 
.73 
.91 
1.08 
10 
.10 
.14 
.14 
.24 
.43 
.62 
.81 
1.01 
1.20 
11 
.10 
.15 
.15 
.26 
.47 
.68 
.89 
1.11 
1.32 
12 
.11 
.16 
.16 
.28 
.51 
.74 
.97 
1.21 
1.44 
13 
.11 
.17 
.17 
.30 
.55 
.80 
1.05 
1.31 
1.56 
14 
.12 
.18 
.18 
.32 
.59 
.86 
1.13 
1.41 
1.68 
15 
.12 
.19 
.19 
.34 
.63 
.92 
1.21 
1.51 
1.80 
16 
.13 
.20 
.20 
.36 
.67 
.98 
1.29 
1.61 
1.92 
17 
.13 
.21 
.21 
.38 
.71 
1.04 
1.37 
1.71 
2.04 
18 
.14 
.22 
.22 
.40 
.75 
1.10 
1.45 
1.81 
2.16 
19 
.14 
.23 
.23 
.42 
.79 
i.16 
1.53 
1.91 
2.28 
20 
.15 
.24 
.24 
.44 
.83 
1.22 
1.61 
2.01 
2.40 
21 
.15 
.25 
.25 
IMPORTANT—In remitting post¬ 
age always add it lo the foot of the 
order as a separate item —this will 
help to avoid mistakes. 
Your local postmaster will inform 
you what Zone you are in from New 
York City, if you are in doubt, and 
you can add for postage accordingly. 
Regarding shipment of PLA NTS, 
see page 131. 
INTERNATIONAL PARCEL POST 
We forward Seeds to any postoffice 
in foreign countries by International 
Parcel Post when mail routes are 
open. Full details in our "Inter¬ 
national Parcel Post Circular" 
mailed on application. 
We prefer not to forward Plants, 
Tubers or Roots to foreign countries 
on account of the possibility of 
injury in transit. 
Domestic Parcel Post rales apply 
to Alaska, the Canal Zone, Guam, 
Hawaii, Porto Rico and the Philip¬ 
pine Islands. 
FOR INDEX SEE PAGE 208 
