ALEC HENDERSON, INC 
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CHICAGO 
PETUNIA DWARF "VICTORIOUS" 
Petunias 
All Double Tall “Triumphant” Strain 
Large Flowering Fringed Mixed 
This strain is identical to the Dwarf "Victorious" except in height, 
which runs from 14 to 15 inches. Produces practically 100% double 
flowers in a wonderful range of colors. 
Trade pkt., 500 seeds, $1.25 1000 seeds, $2.00 3000 seeds, $5.00 
Double Giant Ruffled and Fringed 
The original stock of these varieties is the famous Shepherd strain, 
which our grower has continued to improve since the Shepherd firm 
retired from business. This strain so noted for its wonderful color 
range, now produces 95% double fringed flowers of immense size. 
Copper Red 
Crimson 
Heliotrope 
Madonna, Pure White 
Each of above: Trade Packet, 
Rose Queen 
Rose Pink and White 
Shepherd's Pride 
Super Mixed 
1.50. Three Packets.$4.00 
Double Rosy Morn 
A double form of the popular small flowered single Rosy Morn. 
About 15 inches in height. 
Trade pkt.$1.00 5000 seeds.$4.00 
Petunias 
All Double Dwarf “Victorious” Strain 
Large Flowering Fringed Mixed 
A strain of dwarf Petunias that gives practically 100% double flowers 
from seed, something every Florist has been looking for. Flowers are 
large ruffled and fringed in a splendid range of color. A dwarf 
compact grower, making it ideal for pots as well as for bedding. 
Trade pkt., 500 seeds, $1.25 1000 seeds, $2.00 3000 seeds, $5.00 
Amaranth Red 
An extra dwarf variety of the Victorious strain with flowers of a 
bright amaranth red color. 
Trade pkt., 500 seeds, $1.25 1000 seeds, $2.00 3000 seeds, $5.00 
Appleblossom 
This variety won honorable mention in the 1939 All-American trials, 
and has become a favorite color with the florist trade. Plants are 
very dwarf with appleblossom pink flowers. 
Trade pkt., 500 seeds, $1.25 1000 seeds, $2.00 3000 seeds, $5.00 
Gaiety 
A 1937 introduction well worth a trial. Color is Rose-Red and White 
with frilled petals. Flowers measure three to four inches across and 
the plant is just as dwarf and compact as a single form. 
Trade pkt., 500 seeds, $1.25 1000 seeds, $2.00 3000 seeds, $5.00 
Loveliness 
An extra dwarf large flowering Petunia. Flowers measure 4 inches 
in diameter and are of a clear pink color. Comes 100% double. 
Trade pkt., 500 seeds, $1.25 1000 seeds, $2.00 3000 seeds, $5.00 
Orchid Beauty 
Winner of Award of Merit in the 1938 All-American Selections this 
beautiful all double dwarf petunia will find instant favor with the 
florist trade. Color is orchid or light lilac, heavily veined deeper 
lilac or violet. Orchid Beauty is the very latest in dwarf double 
flowered Petunias and we are pleased to offer it to the trade. 
500 seeds.$1.25 1000 seeds.$2.00 3000 seeds.$5.00 
Rosy-Carmine (World Beauty) 
The ideal plant for pots and bedding purposes. Practically 100% 
double with large fringed flowers of a beautiful rose-carmine color. 
The plants make a very dwarf, compact growth and are very free 
flowering. 
Trade pkt., 500 seeds, $1.25 1000 seeds, $2.00 3000 seeds, $5.00 
Pure White 
A companion to Loveliness. This is one of the best double fringed 
white Petunias ever introduced. 
Trade pkt., 500 seeds, $1.25 1000 seeds, $2.00 3000 seeds, $5.00 
Ruffled Giants with Large Veined Throats 
Trade Pkt. A Oz. 
Copper Red. Dark throat. $0.50 $1.50 
Floretta. Dwarf. Steel blue, veined black. 1.00 2.75 
German Empress. Bluish white, veined.50 1.50 
Prince of Wurttemburg. Dark crimson.50 1.50 
Princess of Wurttemburg. Pink, veined purple.50 1.50 
White. White with yellow throat.50 1.50 
Special Ruffled Monsters Mixed.50 1.25 
Large Flowering Single Dwarf Fringed 
Trade Pkt. ih Oz. 
Gaiety. Rose and white. $0.50 $1.50 
Gottfried Michaelis. Amaranth red.50 1.50 
Lace Veil. Pure white.50 1.50 
Setting Sun. Brilliant rose.50 1.50 
PETUNIA FRINGED PETUNIA CALIFORNIA 
GIANTS 
PETUNIA 
DOUBLE FRINGED 
Large Flowering Single Fringed 
Trade Pkt. Oz. 
Selection of fringed varieties with smaller flowers than 
those in the giant class. 
Cattleya. Rose-pink, yellow throat. $0.50 $2.50 
Coerulea. Sky blue.50 2.00 
Dainty Lady. Light golden yellow. 1.00 
Pride of Portland. Rose pink.50 1.50 
Romany Lass. Coppery crimson, dark throat.50 2.50 
Royal Purple. Rich deep purple.50 4.00 
Scarlet Beauty .50 1.50 
Theodosia. Rosy pink with golden center.50 1.75 
White Beauty. Clear white fringed.50 1.50 
Special Mixed.50 1.75 
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