W. H. Henderson's New “Fiesta” 
Zinnia (Illustrated in Natural Color on 
Front Cover of this Catalogue.)—Beau¬ 
tiful new creation. The most astonishing 
new variety and a distinct br<>ak in two 
colors. Individual flowers 1-1 in 
diameter. No two flowers, even upon 
the same plant, are ever alike. Admirably 
adapted for cutting and bedding pur¬ 
poses. Height 18-24". Colors are vivid 
yellow striped, quarb'red and halved 
with scarlet and orange. Makes one of 
the most attractive cut flowers because 
of the individuality of each blossom- 
60 cents per package. 
“Maid of Gold” —A remarkable 
sport of the famous climbing Golden 
Emblem. Color is richer and plant 
more vigorous, and will stand up 
under heat better than its parent. 
•fl.OO each, prepaid. 
A Nsw Mildew Resistant 
Giant Zinnia 
W. H. Henderson’s “Comet” Giant 
Zinnia (Alildew Resistant.) Illustrated 
above.—This remarkable new strain w'as 
developed after many years of experimen¬ 
tation. It is not only unique in the color 
combinations produced but decidedly dif¬ 
ferent even in the color and form of the 
foliage. A distinct sport in this popular 
flower. The foliage is dark green and 
twisted at the ends, and is as diflerent 
as possible from the ordinary zinnia foliage. 
The leaves are long and semi-shiny. 
Very large, fully double flowers with 
colors—copper, orange, cream, yellow, 
crimson, lavender and cherry-red. One 
of the most remarkable strains ever de¬ 
veloped in this annual. Petals of the 
flowers as well as the leaves are curled and 
twisted. 50 cents per package. 
W. H. Henderson’s New Rhubarb 
“Giant Hybrid” —Largest stalks and leaves 
of any known variety. Pos.sesses a rich berry 
flavor and is a gn^at improvement over 
older varieties. Sweetest of all rhubarbs; 
reciuires but half the amount of sugar 
generally used in cooking other varieties. 
Stalks 1}4 inch thick and 2-3 feet long. 
Divisions 50c each; 12 for $3.00. 
New Asparagus “Quality” —All growers 
are unanimous in their praise for this tender 
deliciously flavored, productive asparagus. 
By all means the finest variety ever offered 
ro home gardeners. Pkt., 25c; ounce, 75c 
Burbank Tomato —Fruit crimson red; 
medium size with thick solid meat. It is 
an unusually heavy and continuous bearer. 
This tomato has one highly convenient 
quality in that the skin peels freely from the 
rich firm flesh. The finest tomato in quality. 
Pkts., 20c; 3 for 50c; $1.00 per ounce. 
Earliest of all tomatoes. 
SEEDLESS MUSCATS 
Announcing New Grape Varieties —After 
many years of hybridization and selection, 
requiring the testing of thousands of hy¬ 
brids my efforts to develop a seedless grape 
possessing the flavor of the muscat have been 
successful. (All stock reserved for propaga¬ 
tion). Announcement of introduction will 
be made as soon as sufficient stock is avail¬ 
able for large distribution. 
No. 28 —Medium large berries—Arm flesh, 
ripening 10 days earlier than Thompson’s 
s<?edless. Rich muscat flavor. Bunches w'ell 
set; wide shoulders; good shipper. Absolute¬ 
ly seedless. Clear yellow' berries. Not for 
.sale in 1938. 
No. 23 —Strong distinct muscat flavor with 
Arm flesh. Seedless medium sized bunches. 
Bears 2 distinct crops. Very early, 10 days 
'earlier than Thompson seedless. Not for 
sale in 1938. 
No. 210 —Berrtes very large, 1 % inches long; 
looks exactly like a girdled Thompson only 
3 times larger. Flavor very fine. Should 
make an excellent home grape or table 
grpae. Long loose bunches. Flesh firm. 
1 or 2 seeds per berry. Bunches very long. 
Mid-season bearer. Very firm flesh. Yellow¬ 
ish when ripe. Very beautiful bunches. 
$1.00 each. 
New Sweet Corn "Abundance" 
New Sweet Corn “Abundance” —This 
new sweet corn w'as first offered to the public 
in 1930. Reports from various sections 
throughout the country are very enthusiastic 
in its praise. After selecting and inbreeding 
the familiar Golden Bantam sweet corn for 
many years, the variety “Abundance" was 
produced. It is fully twice as productive as 
its parent, bearing 14-16 row's of kernels to 
each ear. The kernels are unusually large, 
and cobs are small. It is an early variety, 
and can be grown successfully w'here other 
varieties fail. 25c packet; 75c per pound; 
10 pound lots at 50c per pound. 
Special Iris Collection 
In order to acquaint my customers 
with varieties oj bearded iris 
originated here, I am offeriny a 
special collection oJ my best crea¬ 
tions. M e have Jound these collect- 
lions to be very popular in the past 
and hope that persons interested in 
iris will take advantage oJ this 
opportunity. See bottom of page 
4. These may safely be planted 
Jrom August until rebruary. 
INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION CHARGES 
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WM. H. HENDERSON EXPERIMENTAL GARDENS 
