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Henderson’s New Hybrid Sunflowers 
“RED AND GOLD”—“OLD ROSE AND PRIMROSE”—“RED SEMI-DOUBLE AND COLLARETTE” 
“ALBINO”—“LILLIPUT HYBRIDS” 
Shown in colors on the opposite page and described below. Price for the collection of five , one packet each , 50c. 
These gorgeous floral creations have been bred by the raiser of our original ‘‘Red Sunflower.” When a horticultural break of this kind occurs 
among plants that can only be propagated by seeds, it sometimes takes several years to ‘‘true up” to any selected type by the only recourse, selection. 
Therefore variations may be expected even among the forms we now catalogue, while some of these ‘‘off types" may come ‘‘too much" yellow. Yet all 
will be showy and desirable—with the possibility of some unique and beautiful freak appearing, thus adding to the pleasurable interest in watching Hen¬ 
derson’s new Hybrid Sunflowers grow. HENDERSON’S NEW HYBRID SUNFLOWERS are splendid garden annuals, quick and robust in growth, very 
showy in the garden border or in groups or as hedges—and the long-stemmed flowers when cut and vased are most effective and last long in water 
HENDERSON’S NEW HYBRID SUNFLOWERS are as easily grown from seed as any other annual Sunflower — they thrive in almost'any soil in a 
sunny position. The seed may be sown in the open ground when warm enough—or it may be started in the house or hot bed. The plants commence 
flowering in about 8 weeks from seed sowing, and should stand not nearer than 3 feet apart for best development. 
HENDERSON’S 
RED “SEMI-DOUBLE AND COLLARETTE” 
SUNFLOWERS 
As anticipated when the Sunflower “blood was broken,” by crossing the 
hardy wild red one on yellow annual garden forms, many new types have 
been produced, but it is so difficult to “fix” them to come true from seed that 
it may be years before they can be offered — if at all. However — among the 
different types that have appeared are some double, semi-double and 
collarette forms of such unique and distinctive beauty that we wish our 
customers to have an opportunity of growing and seeing them, with the 
understanding that perhaps a percentage of the plants may produce only 
single flowers, but even most of these will be beautiful “Red Sunflowers.” 
The plants are of the same branching, free-flowering habits and easy culture 
as our “Red and Gold” Sunflower and the large flowers, 4 to G inches 
across, have the same colorings—reds and garnets tipped with gold and 
yellpw. The seed we offer has been saved exclusively from densely double, 
semi-double and collarette flowering plants — the flowers having been 
“bagged” to exclude foreign pollen and consequently should produce a good 
percentage of these novel and desirable forms. Per packet of 25 seeds, 
15c.; two packets for 25c. 
“The Red Sunflowers from the seed 1 bought from you last year were fine, 
even better than your illustration.”, MISS HANNAH SCIIROEDER 
Locust Ave., Red Bank, N. J. 
HENDERSON’S 
“RED AND GOLD” SUNFLOWER 
The plants of Henderson’s “Red and Gold” Sunflower grow strong, sturdy 
and branching to a height of 7 to 9 feet, producing several large flowers of 
refined form; the ray petals are wide and long, the disc or center small. The 
central stem and main branches bear the larger flowers—6 to 7 inches across. 
The succeeding laterals bear smaller flowers—4 to 5 inches across. The 
coloring varies from golden-yellow splashed with red to nearly all red, but the 
great majority will be Gaillardia colored — that is a wide zone of red sur¬ 
rounds the purplish-black center, the ends or tips of the petals being of a rich 
golden-yellow color: this combination is very rich and effective. 
Price per pkt. of 25 seeds, 10c.; three pkts. for 25c. 
HENDERSON’S 
“OLDROSE AND PRIMROSE” SUNFLOWER 
This new type has been produced by crossing a red Sunflower on the cream 
or primrose colored garden variety. The resultant hybrid plants are of dis¬ 
tinctive branching growth—almost candelabra-like, attaining a height of 
about 5 feet. The numerous side branches each terminate with a Sunflower 
5 to G inches across, of light primrose-yellow, broadly zoned around the disc 
with wine-rose. As a plant carries from 20 to 30 of these beautifully colored 
flowers, the decorative effect may be imagined. 
Price per pkt. of 25 seeds, 15c.; two pkts. for 25c. 
HENDERSON’S “ALBINO” SUNFLOWER 
Our ‘‘Red Sunflower” expert has, by hybridization, created this new type, a 
“Near White.” The large single flowers—4 to 6 inches across—are of a light 
cream or yellowish-white and have broad, overlapping petals and small dark 
centers. The plants grow about 6 feet tall, are of upright branching habit, 
throwing long side stems in succession, each carrymg its lovely “White Sun- * 
flower.” The plants therefore continue in bloom for an unusually long period 
and are very attractive for garden decoration. An annual variety and as easily 
and quickly grown from seed as any Sunflower. Price per packet of 25 seeds, 
15c.; two packets for 25c. 
HENDERSON’S NEW DWARF 
SUNFLOWERS, “LILLIPUT FIYBRIDS” 
An improved race of the “ Cucumerifolius” or-dwarf bush Sunflowers, forming 
sturdy, branching plants, 3 to 4 feet high, and producing freely and continuously 
from early summer until frost long stemmed flowers of perfect form, 3 to 4 inches 
across. The petals are long and broad, contrasting effectively against the 
small dark centers. The colors vary frOTnjj.cream-whitc through various shades 
of yellow from primrose to deep golden, in'eMiding a good percentage of plants 
bearing flowers zoned, tipped or ringed with red, rose, purple, etc. Very decorative 
for gardens and unsurpassed for cutting.j Price' per packet of 25 seeds, 15c.; two 
packets for 25c. 
VARIOUS ANNUAL SUNFLOWERS 
Double Chrysanthemum-flowered. Magnificent flowers, 6 to 8 inches in diameter, densely 
double, the petals long and fringed; color, rich orange; the plants, G to 7 feet high, carry many of 
these noble flowers. Per oz., 25c.; Pkt. 10c. 
“Globes of Gold.” ( IJelianthus Multiflorus, fl. pi.) A dwarf, well branched plant, 3 to 3J<* feet in 
height. Each of the numerous branches carries a large, densely double globe-shaped rich golden 
flower of deep yellow.... Per oz., 25c.; Pkt. 10c. 
Silver-leaved. Silvery foliage; large single yellow flowers. Per oz., 20c.; Pkt. 5c. 
Giant Russian. Immense, single yellow flowers. Per oz., 15c.; Pkt. 5c. 
Uniflorus Giganteus. A tall robust-growing variety surmounted with one immense yellow flower. 
Per oz., 20c.; Pkt. 10c. 
DWARF-BRANCHING 
“CUT-AND-COME-AGAIN” SUNFLOWERS 
These improved branching Sunflowers ( Ilelianthus Cucumerifolius types) are popular, not only for garden 
display, but for cut flowers. The plants form bushes 3 to 4 feet high, bearing a continuous succession 
of flowers from June until frost. The perfectly formed single or double flowers, 3 to 4 inches across, 
are poised on long, graceful stems, which “vase” beautifully. They are easily grown, commencing 
to flower in a few weeks from seed. 
Single “Cut-and-Come-Again” Sunflowers, Mixed . Per oz., 20c.; Pkt. 5c. 
White Star. White with black eye. Per oz., 30c.; Pkt. 5c. 
Sirius. Lemon, dark center . Per oz., 30c.; Pkt. 5c. 
Mars. Golden-yellow, dark eye. .Per oz., 30c.; Pkt. 5c. 
Double “Cut-and-Come-Again” Sunflowers, Mixed . Per oz., 50c.; Pkt. 10c. 
Double Golden-yellow. Per oz., 50c.; Pkt. 10c. 
Double White. Creamy-white with yellow guard petals. Per oz., 50c.; Pkt. 10c. 
Henderson’s GARDEN GUIDE and RECORD '***£$£* Free with orders of $2.00 or over 
Includes Growing Flowers from Seeds, Aid to Selection for Different Purposes and a List of their Common Names. 
