VV. H. Henderson’s New 
Rhubarb “Giant Hybrid” 
—Largest stalks and leaves of 
any known variety. Possesses 
a rich berry flavor and is a 
great improvement over older 
varieties. Sweetest of all 
rhubarbs; requires but half the 
amount of sugar generally 
used in cookiDg other varieties. 
Stalks 1 'A inch thick and 2-3 
feet long. Divisions 75c each. 
New Asparagus “Quality” 
—All growers are unanimous 
in their praise for this tender 
deliciously flavored, produc¬ 
tive asparagus. By all means 
the finest variety ever offered 
for home gardeners. Pk t., 52c; 
ounce, 75c. 
WM. H. HENDERSON'S NEW 
"CRIMSON GIANT" CHARD 
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. 
A cross between the sweet sugar beet and Swiss chard. The leaves are as deeply 
crimped and pitted as a Savory cabbage. Nothing in the garden can be as easily 
raised and no other vegetable produces such a large and continuous supply of delicious 
and healthful succulent food. 
Very beautiful and highly ornamental in the garden. Visitors to my gardens 
are enthusiastic in praise of its value as an ornamental plant. It is more delicious 
than the beet garden spinach. The leaves of this new “Crimson Giant" are of a 
rich dark green color, often 24 inches long and are crisp and tender. The leaf stalks 
are also very edible, and should be cooked with the leaves. The stalks are rich 
crimson in color, and average 2 feet in length. The plant reminds one of a well- 
grown rhubarb. The color is retained if cooked over a quick fire about twenty 
minutes, 50c per packet; $2.50 an ounce. 
Exhibited at Treasure Island last season. Caused much comment. 
No. 28 —Medium large berries—firm flesh, 
ripening 10 days earlier than Thompson’s 
seedless. Rich muscat flavor. Bunches well 
set; wide shoulders; good shipper. Absolute¬ 
ly seedless. Clear yellow berries. Not lor 
sale In 1940. 
No. 23 —Strong distinct muscat flavor with 
firm flesh. Seedless medium sized bunches. 
Bears 2 distinct crops. Very early, 10 days 
earlier than Thompson seedless. Not lor 
sale In 1940. 
No. 210 —Berries 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 
grape. 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. 
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. 
Kumquat — Small ornamental growing to 
6 feet. Hardy citrus. Produces hundreds 
of fruits vivid orange very useful for mar¬ 
malade and garden ornament. $2.50. 2-year 
old trees available. Not prepaid. 
NEW FRUITS 
New Nectarine “California Gold” —A 
Hybrid between a Muir Peach and a white 
Nectarine. Possesses rich yellow flesh and a 
flavor unequalled by any other variety of 
stone fruit. Has firm flesh, but very juicy. 
Perfectly smooth skin that is crimson blushed 
yellow. I recommend it as a new fruit pos¬ 
sessing unusual qualities. Not as tart as 
most nectarines, but much sweeter. Young 
trees one-year stock $1.50 each. Stand 
shipping better than the ordinary nectarine 
due to the firmness of its flesh. 
Flowering Kale — Beautiful foliage plants 
that are highly colored and with ruffled 
and fringed leaves. Colors include cream, 
white, cerise, rose and purple. Easily grown 
anywhere. Seed 25c per package. 
INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION CHARGES 
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WM. H. HENDERSON EXPERIMENTAL GARDENS 
