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FRANCOIS XAVIER STREET. ] ;• 1875 \ Seec ordei I what out b our n : rectn can a seaso \ proof \ ^ :anno Seeds home to do of the \ distiiK V and pi execut Will b L _..,.. ^wings' ^eed 'Warehouse, 100 MoQ17*L STEEET, MONTREAL, ist February, 1875. We beg to hand yoa our Annual Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue of Seeds, Bulbs, Bedding Plants, &c., for Season 1875. Our air-, is to supply our customers with the best quality of Seeds, and in order to attain this, we only purchase from the most reliable growers. The price we pay is to us a secondary consideration, a Ai^A quality is what we try to secure. We are safe in saying, that the produce from Seed sent out by our firm, has been such as to give the nost unqualified satisfaction to our numerous and constantly increasing pations. We take the greatest pains in proving, not only the growth, but the cor- rectness to name of all the growers' stocks that we offer. No disappointment can arise from Seeds sent out by us failing to grow, unless in an unpropitious season or by some accident ; for we will not sell them unless they show a good proof of growth. There is a matter connected with the Seed business in Canada that we :annot understand, viz : Some people sending to the United States for their Seeds, when they can get them as good-the chances are much better-at home, and at far less cost. Possibly the gaudy catalogues may have something to do with this, for we know, from our own observation, that it is not the quality of the Seeds, ^ We have enumerated, in each species, only such varieties as are truly distinct and worthy of cultivation. We solicit, and confidently look for, a continued and increasing support and promise all those who shall favour us with their orders, that such will be executed with fidelity, care, and despatch. JEWIJ\G BBOTHERS, Will be issued in September, a Priced Catalogue of ' ' Dutch Flower Roots." i f S CC; :;idi } \ TO CORRESPONDENTS. -:o; Unknown Correspondents will either require to remit when sending orders, or the Goods may bo sent by Express, and the amount collecteo' on delivery. In ordering FLOWER SKEDS, it will only bo necessary to give the numbers in the general list ; but the name will require to be given in /»Z; when ordering "ExTHA Choice and New Flower Seeds." All parcels of GARDEN or FARM SEEDS, (exclusive of grasses, clover, grain, &c.,) amounting to the value of Ten Dollars, sent, cafriage paid, to the principal Railway Stations or Shipping Ports in Canada ; 2 bushel bags or barrels (for packing in) charged at 40 cents each. Flower Seeds sent, post paid, to any addres?, when such orders are accompanied by remittance. *• » •» C02TT111TTS OF OATALOG'CJE. o:- Garden Seeds Herbs Culinary Roots, Plants, &c Lawn Grasses PAGE. 1 to 16 16 16 17 Flower Seeds — Annuals 18 to 26 " " Biennials and Perennials 26 to 29 « " New and Extra Choice 34 to 41 Ornamental Climbers 29 Lo 30 " Foliage Plants 31 to 32 Everlasting Flowers 32 to 33 Ornamental Grasses F. 33 to 34 Gladiolus, &c 42 Bedding and Greenhouse Plants &o 43 to 44 Vines 44 Agricultural Seeds 45 to 47 Garden and Farm Implements, &c 48 Lawn Mowers Inside of cover. Oil Cake, Guano, &c 47 Coaover's Colossal Asparagus— Page i. EWING BROTHERS' SEED LIST. -♦♦-« — - ASPARAaUS— (Fr. Asperge.) ^'"^ °£i%'r'"^; \l """'" '' '''• °° *^° ^''" °"^' tran.r.lant:int'o permanent beds, four fee wide, and three rows ,n each ; plants one foot apart, leaving an alley o two s;l'Sni^^;r;.u'"^^^ QiantPurpleTop-The variety generally grown, per oz. 10 cts. per pkt Sets Conover's Colossal— A new variety of great size, often producing roots 3 and 4 inches in circumference ; verytender u 35 „ „ jq „ BEAN—iFr. Five de Marais.) Sow as soon as the frost is out of the ground, in rows two feet apart, and six inches between the plants; when they (lower, pinch off the tops of the stems, whlh oaus« the pods to fill better; .ucceed best on a somewhat st'ff but deep hea^ loan. One pint will sow ninety feet of a single row Mazagan-Very early p^^ ^^^ ^0 cts. Jl^lyLongPod— Productive, good for general crop.. <« 20 Broad Windsor— Very large, keeps long in condition . . « 25 in fh« pi° ^l'""''^ directions are necessarily short, in some instances too much so ; but The mJrllT'f ""''"'"" reauiriug more information, it will be given with pi a ur" The man secret of success in gardening (of course ooupled with sowing good seed) i« prove t. If too stiff; sand, leaf mould, lime, .^o., should be applied ; if too li«ht or sandy, e lay and heavy loam should be mixed with it. Above airthe g ound shoSd be thorouahlv dr,nncd ; without this, success is impossible. Special attontbn hould be paid to trenohw-where the subsoil is good-iu the fall, and manuring at «a^e time, leaving the soil in ridges, so as to get the full beneflt of the action of frost A proper rotation of crops is also of great importance (for the soil tires, in most case; tf prod„.ing the same thing .ontinually) ; in gardens of ,ny extent this is oaX maZ'''S ^nir'';T""«r',".°'u'^*^^^'"'^'°"^«'*P^°^"°°« ^"^"l^ growth and bad flavour in most vegetables. Shou'd the manure applied bo well decomposed, it is best not to di^ 1 m deep; but if it be new and long, it should be laid in low, and the sucSing season ; Jno/f Z • ''• rr°" '' '' thoroughly rotted. In gardens where p oper drSna-e cannot be obtained lime can be applied with advantage ; still no great success can bo looked for in such circumstances ; for manure, of any sort, decomposes but sTowirthe want of dramagc chills the soil, and prevents the entrance of air into it ' H £\\ ING BROTHERS' SEED LIST. ■ l^"!!!^!! ^ I KIDNEY EEAN-(i^r. Uavkot.) Thrive best on a dry free soil, in a warm Bitiintion. The soil must bo in good heart, though it 18 not necepsiiry to have it henyDy nianurcJ. '^ow in rows, and thin out to three inches apart; iniist not be eown tilt alt J.atiRet of frodt is pant, and the ground perfectly J»y. tne quart will sow £0'J foot of a row. Per qrt. cts. All very bftrdy and excellent «roppcr8 Dwarf China— Highly estetmod for general crop , " Negro Long Pod. ] " Early Marrowfat, i •• Mohawk. [ Yellow Six Weeks, j Refugee. J Dwarf Butter or Black Waz— A now variety, producing vwy thick waxy yellow pods, sina- ilar to the Butter Pole Bean. Ig th» best Dwarf variety in cultivation M it ro 25 20 20 20 20 60 POLE or RUNNING BEAN. (^Fr, Ilcricot a Eames.) Should not be planted so early as tbe preceding ; plant in rows three feet apart. They rcciuiro stakes for support, but where those caniiot be had, a good crop can still be raised by continually pinching the tops out of the runners, which will cause them to branch out and keep close to the giound. Soil and cituation snjne as preceding. Speckled Cranberry.— Very productive r cr qrt. 40 cts. Scarlet Runners.— Beautiful scarlet flowers, and deli- cious vegetable .... " 60 Dutch Case Knife.— "White, very prolific '• 60 I^iina* — Late, but very tender, and fine flavour. ., « 50 Butter- — Yellowibli coloured pods, very tender " 50 BEET— (i^J-, Bettcrave.) Sow in rows as eoon bs the ground ean be wrought, and make successive sowings till end of June, so as to have tender roots for Buinmer use ; when three inches in Leight, thin out to six inches apart Rich light loam, trenched the previous autumn, with the manure put in it foot or so below the surfaoe, will be certain to raise a heavy crop of good clean roots. One ounce will sow fifty feet of a drill. Per oz. cts. per pkt. cts. Early Crimson Turnip.— Very sweet and tender «' Henderson's Pine Apple.— A superior small variety " Long Blood.— The heaviest cropper, fine quality " Whyte's Deep Blood Red.— Fine dark colour, good flavour " 10 15 10 10 EWING BKOTIIEJiS' SEED LIST. BEET— (Cnntinued.) ( ( ': Dwarf Deep Blood Eod.— Smnller timn the pre- ceding ; quality SHinc. Flat Bassano.— Very tender, snitablo for thai- low HOilfl. .,., , Deli'B Snperb Black—A .- to variety, deep red, fine flavour, dark foliage Egyptian Tumip. —Same sliape as a flat Dutch Turnip, fine quality, dark red colour, 7ieto Swiss Chard.—Cultivated for its haves which are used as spinage Per oa. eta. per pkt. ctB. 15 15 25 25 15 10 6 f BORECOLE or KALE-(/>. C.ou Ven.) Sow early in Spring. Culture same as Cabbage. One ounce will sow a bed 4 fe«t by 12. Tall Green Curled Scotch.-Very hardy ^".f '• f, ""^F""'' '''^ Dwarf Green Curled Scotch.— Excellent variety for a small garden " 15 << 5 BROCOLI— (F/-. Ch'^H lie Bruxdles.) ^""^ ' altut fwo rr';^"^'' 7 ''? °°u"' "^ ^^"^ '" '^' "^^^^ «^«""^- Transplant i. rows and deeply du^'' ' "" '"°'°' ^"'^'''' "" '''°*'- ^'^ °^"«* ^« "°^ Large Early WhJte.-Very early per oz. 50 cts. per pkt. 10 cts. Purple Cape.— Large and hardy « 50 " 10 Walclieren.--Best early variety ti 75 „ ^^ BRUSSELS SPROUTS-Ci^J-. Chou a jet de Bruxelles.) ^^' Rn!int°°,'^ ^^'" ^f"'T ^'^'^'^' '' "''^ ^■'"'''^^ t° thot of the Cabbage. Si h t"'' " -t '" ^'""^ ""'"^'''■' "° ^^'^ '^'^' ^'^>«h ^rows about three earth ^'^^''^'^'^^ '"^^""^^ w'nter, store in a cool cellar with the roots in Roseberry.-RobuGt growing variety per oz. 20 cts. per pkt, 5 cts. Improved Dwarf.— Very fine flavour « 20 « 5 Scrymgor'tj Giant— A ntw Bort, growing tea very large size.. * 25 <' 5 CAHDOON. Large Smooth Solid perpkt.scts. CEEE¥IL— (i^r. Cer/euil) Make a succession of sowings, beginning in May. Cultivate same as Parsley. ^^"^^^ per pkt. Sets. f >--^. EWING BEOTHERS' SEED LIST. 20 15 15 15 (I 10 5 5 5 CABBAG-E— (i^»-. Chou Pomml) Cabba«o thrive well in almost any soil, if well manured. Sow early sorta in hot-beds from February to April, and late varieties in May, in the open ground ; trans- plant when six inches hi'ih, into drills 18 inches apwt, and 15 inches b-tweeu the plants, except in the case of St. Denis and other large ?arie*ie8, which reouire considerably more room. When small tendev Cabbages are wanted, eight or nine inches will bo sufficient distance. If the weather bo drj , water copiously in the earlier stages of growth. n ^ Per oz. ctfi. per pkt. cts. Early Jersay Wakefield.— Very early and a Bure "header." The great favourite with New York market gardeners " Little Pizie.— Dwarf, early, and of delicate flavour. . . " Sugar Loaf. — Heads conical shape, second early. .... " WinningStadt.— OQC of the very best for general cul- tivation, second early " Early York, \ ■QQ^l^^ ^gn known and good sorts " Large J Fottler's Improved Brunswick.— This variety has a TiDe, large, solid head. If planted early, will be ready for use in July and August, and it can also be used as a winter cabbage. Very suitable for market gar- deners " Lars-e White Schweinfurt Quintal.— A very fine sum- mer and autumn sort; is the largest early variety in cultivation ** Large Brunswick.— Very heavy cropper, used as a second early and late variety. .. " Large Oz-Heart.— a fine flavoured second early sort, ° " best for market gardeners " 10 20 25 Fine French late varieties; St. Denis being the standard late cabbage " 25 20 20 20 20 15 St. Johns Day Early Drumhead. " " " Late St. Denis Large " Quintal or Cwt- " Large Late Drumhead ^ " Flat Dutch Early. \ Comes in early ; heavy cropper. . '« Late, i " " ■ " Marblehead Mammoth. — Fine late sorf; grows very large " Red Dutch.— For pickling « Large Red Drumhead.— For pickling ; very large ... « CAREOT— (i*V. Carotte.) Light, deep, well manured soil dcvelopesthis root best. Should be deeply dug, and the soil equ dly rich, to 18 inches below the surface. Sow whenever ground is clear of frost, in drills twelve or fiifceu iuches apart, and thin out the plants to six inches or so. One ouiice of seed will sow seventy feet of a row. All Clean Huehed Sked. Perlb.peroz.perpkt. Early Short Scarlet Horn.— Best for early use 90cts. lOcts. 5cts. T_i. ;ii^4.^ Ti^i^ni-aA J}nnt-aA "» TTfiavv nrnniifira : do 80 " 10 " 5 " «« fifnmn " J not require so deep 80 " soil as the long varieties. 15 20 20 5 5 5 5 5 10 5 5 Stump 10 « 5 Long £ Pa ■t-beds trans- !eu the ef|uiro )r nine in the it. cts. I' 10 5 10 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 " 10 « 5 '« 5 and the clear of t inches per pkt. s. Sets. 1 5 " ■ 5 " Long Blood Seet Page 2. Sandringlxam Superb "White Solid Celery Pago 6. Long Orange Can Pago 5. Egyptian Turnip Seet Page 3. Early Born Carrot Page 4. '^^^<: ' '^^^^.--. Ozheart O&ll&zQ ^Tm-ih-,^1 C5,^rw^e " aii?^ Lone: Eed Pepper Long Long Orang Whiti To groi S( h li ii Early Early Half; Dwari Lenor Late I Waict It is be; of ca de ca a: ea BO be af gr mi ea Turne] Ineom Giant '. White Red Cole's I *' c Dwarf Dwarf Blood Eed Beet Quintal Cal^'bag'C r EWING BROTHEES' SEED LIST, CARROT— (ContviueJ.) Porlb.peroz perpkt. Long Orange.— A very long Carrot, rich colour 75ct8. lOcts. 5ct8. " " Improved-— " " " 1.25 " lo « 5 «» LongRodAltringham.— Large and of fine quality.. 75 " 10 " 5 " Orange Belgian. \ Free growing and of extra large 50 « 10 « 5 " White } size 50" 10 « 5 CAULIFLOWER— (/^r. Chou Fhur.) To grow this vegotablo to perfectioi,. the soil must be rich, a good space (24 inches or so) allowed to each plant, and liquid manure liberally applitJ. Sow in March in hot-beds, or in May in the open ground; when the plants are strong enough to lift, transplant into rows two feet apart. Stir the soil between the ])lant3 frequently in the first stage of their growth, and draw the earth up to their roots. ■n 1 T -1 -rrr 11 , , Por oz. por plit. iiarly London.— well known early sort $ 50 " 10 cts. Early Paris. — Earlier than above, true 1.25" 25 " Half Early Paris — Best variety for general crop 1 . 00 " 25 " " Large White French.— " 75 « 25 « Dwarf Erfurt. — The earliest sort, pure white head 2.00 « 25 " Lenormand. — Very large late variety, short stem., 1.25 " 25 " Late London. 1 ^ ,, , 50 " 10 « WaiCherea. /Large ard hardy, late ^^ ,, ^^ ,, CELERY— (Fr. Celeri.) It is best to sow in a hot-bed in March or April ; but if in the open air, about the middlfj of May. When plants are fit to handle, transplant into a well prepared bed, and carefully protect from frost. In July again transplant into a trench fifteen inches deep, and a foot wide, into the bottom of which a ^ood quantity of thoroughly de- cayed manure has been previously dug and covered with rich mould. Plant in a straight row in the bottom of the trench, allowing six or eight inches between each plant ; give plenty of water in dry weather. After the plants have grown for some time, earth up for blanching— performing this operation in dry weather, and being careful to keep the hearts free from soil. The simpler plan, however, is after the plants are sufficiently strong to handle, to transplant into nicely prepared ground (on the dat) in rows 3 feet apart, and (3 inches between the plants ; care must be taken to press the earth firmly to the roots. About August, draw the earth firmly up to the plants, continuing this as they grow. Turner's Licomparable IJ^rarf White.— Fine flavour, very crisp, a favourite variety. . . . 20 cts. 10 cts. Incomparable Red. — Very slnilar to the preceding, but cf a fine crimson colour 20 " Giant Rod.— Extremely large, though rather soft 20 « White Solid. I Very large and crisp; good for g^eral use ^^ " Red ■» 15 « Cole's Crystal White.—An early variety of delicious flavour 15 " " Superb Red. — "Very crisp, and good flavour 15 " Dwarf Solid White.— Self-blanching 15 « 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 «» ^ EWING BEOTHERS' SEED LIST. CELERY— iContinued.) Peroz. perpkt. Boston Market.— Branching habit, and very dwarf; keeps well, and of fine flavour 10 eta. Sandringham Superb White Solid— A new variety, is without doubt the best White Celery yet introduced. 25 cts. 10 " Wright's New Giant White.— New.— Grows to an im- mense size, and will be of great value to market gardeners ; fine nutty flavour , 10 " CHICORY. Is a perennial plant : requires similar treatment to Carrot, with Coffee, the leaves as a Salad. Per oz. 10 ots., per pkt. 5 cts. The root is used to mix COBN SALAD— (Fr. Mache.) Sow in September in shallow drills, and protect with straw during winter. The leaves are muca esteemed as an early spring salad. Per oz. 10 cts.. ^jor pkt. 5 ots. CRESS— (F'-. Cresson.) This much used salad should be sown thick in shallow drills, and sowings continued during the season, as the plants soon run to seed. The water cress should either be sown on, or transplanted to the banks of a running stream, or placed in the bed of it, with a stono put on each plant to keep it from shifting. Plain per oz. 10 cts., per pkt. 5 cts. Curled " lo " " 5" Water " lo « CUCUMBER— (i^/-. Concomhre.) About the end of May, for open air culture, dig a hole about a foot each way, and fill up with very rich, sandy loam, to about six inches above the level ; these hills should be five or six feet apart ; and plant three or four seeds in each ; nip off the points 'is soon as the plants show three rough leaves ; this will cause the vines to branch out, and the fruit ^o be earlier. To have early fruit, sow in a hot bed in February or March, being very careful to cover at night, and during '' day to admit the light. Great care must be taken to keep the bed in an equable temperature. Transplant into frames with bottom heat for fruiting, London Long Green, Uark green. excellent, .per oz. 10 cts., perpkt. 5 cts. White Spine, Medium size, fine market variety Early Cluster, Very early and productive .... " Frame, Small, good flavour *' Russian, Early and hardy ; small Gherkin.— For pickling And a choice selection of splendid English varieties at 50 cts. per pkt. 10 10 '« 10 " 20 « OR «l 5 5 5 6 Early Cluster Cucumlser Page 6. Lon&r Oreen Ctienmlser Page 6. Evergreen Sug-ar Com Page 7. St. Sonis Ca'b'bag'e Page 4. TThito Spine Cuci Page 6, BarlT Sugar | Page 7. i Eg-gr Plant Page 7. IIM*M^ \ ) I < f :■! 5 Ahyl j Purp ) WMl i There ) * ; ] ) Whit ) Drun »-••• ■•■•-■• \ EWING BROTHERS' SEED LIST. ) • EGG-PLANT— (Fr. Aubergine.) Sow in a hot-bed, and plant out about the end of May, into a deep ri'jh soil, with a warm exposure ; plants two feet apart. Long Purple per pkt. 5 cts. Early White Long «< lo «« " " Round " 10 «' Striped « lo « Lnproved New York Purple— "Very large « lo <• ■ All good earljr varieti a. \ ENDIVE— (/^r. CJdcorh.) ': Sow fromlMay till July in drills one foot apart, and thin out to about the same distance. , Tie up to blanch a few weeks before required for use, and draw ;up tho earth round the plants. Be taref ul that tho leaves are dry when tied up, but give I plenty of water during dry weather. ; Greeii Curled— Hardy , per oz, 20 cts., per pkt. 5 cts. i White *' — Not so hardy as the Green.. « 20 " " 5 « : Moss *• " 20 <* « 5 •'« INDIAN CORN— (/^r. BU d'Inde.)l Sow from May to July, on hills, three feet apart, and four or five plants in a clump ; or in drills three feet apart, and six inches between the plants. Per doz. ears, per qrfc. Adam's Early. Early Sugar. Darling's Extra Early. Early Tuscarora. Evergreen Sweet. — "Very large and tender 40 Mammoth " " " « ' Canada Yellow. — Early and very hardy 40 KOHL RA3I— (i^r. Chou Rave.) A hybrid between the Turnip and Cabbage ; oulturp same as Cabbage. Immediately above the ground the stem swells into a bulb similar to a Turnip. Should bo used before it is thoroughly ripe. Purple per oz. 15 cts., per pkt. 5 cts. White.- " 15 « «< 5 « LETTUCE— (F/-. Laitue.) There are are two separate classes of Lettuce, the " Cos" and the " Cabbage." The former has long, upright leaves, and the latter, as its name implies, resembles a Cabbage. Begin sowing in hot-beds in February, and continue at intervals in the open air till September, so as to secure a succession of fine tender Lettuce during tho whole season. To grow the Lettuce well, it must bo grown quickly ; hence a liberal manuring and watering is indispensable. Sow in beds or drills, and thin out to one foot apart. Per oz. per pkt. Whit*< Summer Cabbage.— A crisp, mild flavoured variety 15 cts, 5 cts. Drumhead " A Summer Lettuce 15 «' 5 «( Largo Green " Hardy and very crisp 15 «« 5 « 40 cts. 20 cts. 40 » 20 (( 40 « 20 (( 40 « 20 (1 40 " 20 tt 50 " 25 u A.n « 8 EWINd BROTHERS' SEED LIST. LETimCE—CContinned.) Per oz. per pkt. Imperial Cabbage. — Somewhat similar to Drum- head in habit, but much finer flavour 15 ots. 5 cts. Victoria ." '-rho earliest good sized variety 15 " 5 «• Neapolitan " Vory dwarf, with large firm head 20 « 5 " Bossin Giant " Largest of all varieties, does not run to seed readily 25 " 5 " Early Cnrled Si? *»sia " Early and tender 15 '• 5 <« Tennis Ball " feaiall, compact head 20 " 6 »' Wheeler's Tom Thumb Cabbage —Very early and firm headed. Fine for forcing, . 25 « 5 " (Large, compact and crisp— excel- "j lent for summer u„e ; the former I ^^ ,, wmie •• I heing the hardier is more suited [ [ for early sowing j Bath or Brown Cos.— Large, firm head 20 « 5 " LEEK— (Fr. Poireau.) Requires a rich fon, well manured the previous Fall. Sow as early in Spring as practi- cable ; lift when six or eight iiiclies high acd dibble out into rows, allowing six or seven inches between each plant. Soil must bo deeply trenched, and very rich. Flag.—Large, but not hardy Per oz. 10 cts. per pkt. 5 cts. Musselburgh. — A much esteemed nriety, very hardy, and grows to a large size " 20 " " 10 " MELON. The treatment required by the Melon, both in the open air and frame, differs little from that for the Cucumber ; and: the same care is necessary in roguiating the temperature of the frames as with Cucumber. Per oz. per pkt. Pino Apple.— Grjen Flesh, oval shaped 10 cts. 5 cts. Large Yellow Musk.— Very early and productive, oval shaped, yellow flesh 10 " 5 " Montreal Kutmeg.— Light green flesh, fair size and splendid flavour " 10 " Nutmeg. — Oval, finely netted, green flesh 10 " 5 " Green Citron. — Fruit nearly round, early 10 « 5 " Skillman's Netted.— Early and very sweet 10 « 5 " White Japan. — Medium sized, round, creamy white skin, fine flavour 25 « 10 '• Christiana.— Pied flesh, ver>- early 25 •'•' 10 « A large assortment of choice European varieties at 50 cts. per pkt. ( ll: Green Citron lAelon Page 8. I^utmesr ICelon Page 8. "Water SiCelon Page '^. ¥ethers£leld Larere Bed Onion Page 9. White Fortn^al Onion Page 9, Teller Sanvers Onion Page 9. ^ -•* r" ^^^MBM^nM^tfi^^M* 'or-r.*.' r i) EWING BROTHERS' SEED LIST. WATEE MELON-CFr. Melon d'eau.) Cultivate same as prec-xling, only the si-aeo betwoen i.iantrt must be greater. To grow to a largo size, there sliould bo hree or four feet between each plant. tur i • « , -n,. Perot, perpkt. JJIOUntain Sweet.— Fine quality, oval, scarlet flesh 15 cts. 6 cts. Citron. — Bound, used in makinfr prea.'xves 25 "10 '« Ice Cream,— White flesh, nearly round 15 «< 5 « Long Island.— Red flesh ,. jr, « 5 « MonntainSprout— Very large, red fleeh, excellent quality.. 15 «< 6 " MUSEROOM SPAWN. The easiest, and at the same timo a very suocossful plan for raising y ishrooms, is the following :— In preparing tho porraanent Melon or Cucumbor beds, place tho spawn in small pieces on the lanuro, and then cover over with soil. The Melons or Cucumbers being planted on top, supply tho necessary shade for the young plrnts. Per brick, 30 cts. MJJSTA^D- 'Fr. Moutard.) Bequirec similar culture to Cress. Make frequent sowinss to keep u,, a succession of tender plan';). White.— Bes'. for general use Per lb. 50 cts., per pkt. 5 cts. Brown.— "Very pungent « 50 « u 5 u OmON-(Fr. Ognon.) To grow ft large ore. of Oniomi, the grouad must '^e well pulvcrif od and heavily man- ured. Sow in drills one foot apart, as snon as the grounu is perfectly dry. As tho plants advance, thin out to four inohe-). If the seed be deoply covered, the proportion, of " chick necks" will be great. Cover as lightly as possible, and roll or press down with the back of the spado. One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of a drill. Unlike many other vegetables, it succeeds well when grown from year to year on the same ground. Peroz. perpkt. Grown by the most eminent 30 ots. 10 cts. Danver*s New Yellow. Wethersfleld Large Red. " Eaily Red. White Portugal. Srower in the United States 25 «' 10 «« and warranted true to name 80 " 10 • and of best stock ..,, SO " 10 « Small Silver Skin.— For pickling ] « 5 « Flat MadClTa.— Mild flavour, Large bulb 20 « C « Round " " » 20 •• 5 » New Giant RQCfla.~~A globe shaped sort "sllovyigh "olour Grows very large Perpkt. iQ cts. Im ^ .. * . 10 EWING BROTHERS' SEED LIST. ) ' 'J \\ PARSLEY— (Fn Persil) Sow early in wall manured soil, in drills (covering seed about half an inch), and as the plants grow, thin out to six inches apart. Cut the foliage as it grows, and there will thus be a constant supply of tender leaves. Tripled Curled Peroz. lO cts. perpkt. 5o*,s. Giu^t " " 10" " »" Myatt's Garnishing ■- " lo « " i« MossCurled « lo " " 6" PARSNIP-Ci^/-. Panais.) Sow in drills, fifteen inches apart, as soon as the ground is fit to receive the seed, and thin out the plants to six or eight inches. Deep, free, heavily manured soil ia ti..:'""ired to grow the Parbnip to perfection. Oc J ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of a row. Large Guernsey. — Good, useful variety. . . Per oz. 10 cts.. per pkt. 5 •ts. Hollow Crown.— Heavy cropper " 10 " " 5 « The student — A new variety, better fla- voured than the other sorts ... . « 10 " " B " PEPPER— (i^'-. Piment.) Sow in a hot-bed in April, and be careful not to transplant till the weather is warm. Set the plants in warm soil, in rows about one foot apart each way. For a small garden, a sufficient supply of Pepper for family use can be had by sowing th» seed in the open ground, in drills, after all danger arising from frost is past- Thin out to one fbot apart as the plants grow. large Red.— Good for general crop Per pkt. Sweet Spanish.— Large, but sweet and mild flavoured., " Cayenne. — Small red pods, extremely pungent « Yellow Snani'-Il.- Best variety for pickling alone " Large Boll. — Large and early, bright red colour " 10 cts 10 ({ 10 (( 10 (( 10 (t I PEAS-(Fr. Pois.) To have a couptant supply of Peas fit for table use, continuous sowings must be made, beginning as soon as the ground is in a workable condition. Sol 1 should be vi«h and well trenched : Land Plaster or Lime should also be applied where the soil does not contain sufficient proportion of calcareous matter. For late sow- ing, the early varieti^js must be used. Sow in single rows, and range stakes alongside as the plants grow ; one pint will sow forty to sixty feet of a row, according to size of Pea. The wrinkled varieties have the best flavom-, and should be used for gener"! crop ; but being tender, are unsuited for either very early or late sowings. EARLY. Carter's First Crop.- Very early and prelific ; 3 feet. . . . P'^r qrt. 30 cts Dickson's First and Best " « " .... " so « Daniel O'Rourke " " " .... " 20 «• Kentish ]JlviCta."~'A'he earliest Blue Pea in cultivation ; 2feet " 40" EWINa BROTHERS' SEED LIST. 11 40 « 30 « TEAS— (Continued.) Laxton's Alpha. — A splendid wrinkled sort, and very early ; 2 J feet Per qrt. 50 cts. McLean's Blue Peter.— New. Splendid dwarf sort of robust habit ; produces a great crop of exquisitely flavoured Peas ; is by far the bsst dwarf sort yet intro- duced ; i foot Per pint 75 cts. Multum in Paxvo. — A fine wrinkled sort, early and pro- ^ ductive; li feet Per qrt. 50 cts. Beck's Gem, or lom Thumb.— 1 foot .. « 23 « McLean's Little Gem.— A green, wrinkled sort, of deli- cious flavour, 1 foot " Advancer. — Green, wrinkled variety, very prolific. Laxtou's William the First.— New. The finest first early, combining flavour, earliness, and productive- ness, 3 feet Per pint $1.00 SECOND EAELY. Bishop's Long Pod.— 2 feet Per qrt. so cts. Dickson's Favourite.— Pods Ici.g, very good bearer, 4 feet « 20 " Marrow Fat— Very prolific ; pods ripen all at the same time, so successive sowings should be made ; 4 feet , . . , « 20 " Champion of Ens^land.— Green wrinkled, of fine flavour, producing a heavier crop than any other variety; 4 feet Tall Sugar.— The young pods are very tender ; 5 feet. , . . Dwarf " •' " " " 2 feet.... Forty-fold.—^ fine tea, of the same class as Champion of England ; 4 feet Yorkshire Hero.- -Large and of fine quality; very prolific ; 3 feet LATE. British Queen, — A great bearer ; 1 feet , Napoleon or Climax.— "Very good ; Si feet Veitch's Perfection.— A choice wrinkled sort; 3 feet.... Blue Imperial. — Hardy and productive ; 4 feet Woodford's Marrow.— A fine flavoured blue pea, keep- ing long soft and fit for use ; 3 feet ( (( 20 " u 50 « « 50 (1 l( 30 : Marjoram, Sweet Balm Marigold, Pot Pot i Sage Winter Savory Thyme > •i i All at 5 cts. per packet. CULINARY ROOTS, PLANTS, &c. Asparagus Pepper Rhubarb Celery Cauliflower Cabbage Tomato Savoy &c., &c. AT MARKET PRICES V^ %i r ( le J 7Q f le 0- fh f s. i' < \ ( \ ( \ ': ; ti- ; ts i i \ i \ i ( ■. { i i i ! ; 1' ! J 1 i ! i • t 1 Xi, -.! Soction of Trophy Tomato, slio'^ing' its Solidity and Sizs Puge 15 ... .j w%\ ffm^\'H-^ i" i (M ■fl >' HI it m X p---Tj i luL „,::i, ) spec EWING BROTHEKS' SEED LIST. 17 ED lEASSES FOR LAWNS, &c. Per Ih. 35 ota. It w impossible for a garden to be neat without having the lawn well kept; and to seoare this it must be sown down with cuoh grasses as grow low and compact, and present at all times a luxuriant verdure. The mixture offered only containa the finer grasses. In ordering, state whether wanted for sowing u\der trees, or for the open lawn. Two to tnree bushels is sufficient seed for an aci«. Special Quotations to Market Gardeners and others using Seeds in large quantities. The hot-bed should bo in a warm position, facing the South and sheltered from the North and West. Procure fresh stable manure— shake up with a f jri'. and throw it into a heap, in wh'ch state allow it to remain for four or five days ; then again shako it up as before, and in three days more it will bo in a fit state for making the bed. Lay out the ground six inches larger every way than the frame that is in' •. ded to be used, and build up the bed with this dung to the height of 2i feet, (this height will answer for vegetables, and flower ser is can be put in after they are removed), pressing it firmly together as it is put on. The frame should be 12 inches deep in front, and eighteen in the rear, so as to have a good slope to carry off the rain. After putting on the lights, allow 1 day or two to ela :e, so as to let the violent heat be exhausted, and then spread evenly over the whole bea, four or five inches of light sandy loam. Sow seeds in pots, and place in the frame ; but should 't be wanted to sow seeds in the soil of the bed, add three inches more of light sandy loam. To have a " Cold Frame," set the hot-bed frame on any spot of warm ground, covering it at night, so as to retain the warmth gai'^^ ^d dnring the day. I } IW m K m ill LWING BEOTHEES' SEED LIST. * ♦■ As an inducement to parties to " club " together in order to get Flower Seeds cheap, we will send, free of charge, 100 five cent pkts. on receipt of four dollars, and the more expen- sive varieties, when ordered in 50 pkt. lots, at a similar reduc- tion on the List price, and all Elower Seeds sent Post-paid. In arranging this department of the Catalogue, we have thought it advisable to have the kinds suited for the different positions in the Flower Garden classed together, in order to facilitate selection, thus ; Annnals, hardy, half-hm dy, and tender, suitable for beds or clumps. Biennials and Perennials " " " " Ornamental climbers, annual and perennial. " foliaged plants » " " KTMses ^ " «' Everlasting; flowers. Extra Cboice and New Floiv^r Seeds in packets and in collections. There are a great many Flower Seeds to be had which are in reality not worth growing, but in this list care has been taken only to enumerate such varieties of Annual, Biennial, and Perennial Flower Seeds as are really worth tho attention of Cultivators. Those parties who are unaoquainted with the names and comparative merits of tha different sorts, would do well only to mention the number of packets wanted, and the amount they wish to expend, of course stating whether hardy or tender Annuals, Bioi-nials or Perennials, and the position they wish them to occupy. The cultivation of Flowers does not receive the amount of attention which their beauty merits Many, sowing a few packets of Annuals, never thin out, stake thotaUer ones, nor in fact pay any attention to them after sowing. The consequence of th»o is; that the Flowers are never fully developed, and the patches present anything but a neat appearance. By paying attention to the tollowing brief instructions, amateurs wiii have a roijult that will well repay them for any extra trouble they may be put to. ■: \ I '} EWING BROTHEES' SEED LIST. 19 "li I SOIL. A free, medium rioh soil produces the best flowers. If the soU be poor, the plaat wiU not iMt long in bloom ; while if it be too rich, taere will be an overgrowth of leaves with comparatively few flowers. "*w»vob i SOWING. \ Never sow too early in the open air. The plants will flower much better if the ; seeds be sown when the temperature of the soil is warm. The ground should be dug j deeply, a.id earefully raked over; smaU seedsshould havethe leastpossible coveriag- larger ones a little more, m proportion to their size. i THINNING AND STAKING. ■ When suflEciently advanced to handle, the plants •'>:^stbe thinned outto aprooer nnials and Perennials. nu: Wj-jT'y- mm 20 EWING BEOTHEES' SEED LIST. rw-i i(:' ii Ahbretiiationa tued : h.h., half-hardp : t., tender ; all others are hardy annuals. . 10— Amiiagallis* mixed, i foot 5 Beautiful trailing plant, looks handsome when cultivated in pots or vases, and makes a pretty bed. 11— Aoiperula Azurea setosa, 1 foot < • • • • 10 A profuse blooming plant of dense habit. Beautiful light blue, and very sweet scented; very suitable for hand bouquets. 12— Aeter china, h. h. IJ feet • 5 13— " Quilled German, mixed h. h. li feet 5 For display the Aster is unsurpassed, and is consequently very popular. For the ither varieties of this fine annual, i^ee Extra Choice Flower Seeds. 14— Baleam double, fine mixed, t. 2 feet 5 15_ •' Camelia-flov. red, mixed, t. 2 feet 10 Is an old favourite of easy culture, producing its brilliantly coloured flowers in the greatest profusion. See Extra Choice Ilotoer beeda tor choice varieties and collections. 16— Bartonla aurea, yellow, 2 feet 5 Leaves resemble those of the thistle, while the blooms are large and bright. Sow where it is intended to bloom. 17— Hracliycome, mixed, h. h. i foot 10 Daisy habit with flowers not unlike the Cineraria. Effective for edgings or rustic baskets. 18— Ero-wallia, mixed, h. h, li feet 5 19— Cacalia aurea, golden yellow, h.h. li feet ) "jassel like flowers % 20— " coccinea, orange " S ** 21— Calandrlnla, mixed varieties, J foot 5 Creeping plant, looks well in rookeries. 22— Calendula, hybrida, white, 1 foot 5 23— «' Pongeii flore pleno, double white 1 foot 5 Showy plant of the Marigold family, produces a fine effect in beds or mixed borders. Aj ^^.«ia«.v> AM *^nAn^n vioviQ tMimIn urifll XcrYllfA AVA. I Tnof.. ..■.■•>•*..« O wj — ^^jjjj.. .j,.^ .„....,. i,^ , . ...„, A beautiful annual, producing large, partially cup-shaped flowers, suits well either in beds or single specimens. Salpig: Page H Salpigrlos&is Page 25. AmaraxLthns Salicifolius Page 36. Leptosiphou Page 23, JSweet Scalsiou: Page 28. m !;f 1* 1*. ^SF^^'-"^ 'iiiiiiimiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiag— ^— . .1 Cts. 25— Compannla Loreii, bine, Jfoot 5 26- " " white,ifoot 5 A ohanningannnai. blooms freely in the open border, and is also very asefol for pot culture. 27— Oandytaftf crimson, 1 foot >.. 5 28— " white, 1 foot 5 2»- " purple " 5 A great favourita, is extremely hardy, continues long in bloom, and looks well in alm:3t any position in tha Tlower Garden. 30-Oatchfly Iiobel's red, 1 foot 5 31— " " white, lioot 6 Free flowering plant, good either for beds or borders. 32— Centauroa, mixed varieties, 1 foot 5 Fine free growing plant, very hardy and rather a showy flower. 33— Centrauthus macrosiphon, rose, 1 foot 5 34— " albus, white, 1 foot 6 35— " nanus, pink, i fh<>a, Tholnjat, nitmnH in thn ViAaf. nf nil- .. ( I ( ( r \ ) i "*'""*"'••■ J > > •1 ) ■: 85-1 :• 86- \ } 87-1 ) ) i 88-1 89-1 zasi Oti. 85— Leptoslplion androsaoeus, rosy lilao, J foot 5 8&— " hybrid, new, various colours, i foot , 10 Amongst the most beautiful of hardy annuals ; is admirably adapted either for beds, ribbons or edgings ; succeeds b«8t in the shade. 87— lilmnuntlieg Douglassii, pale yellow, i foot 5 A I'ree blooming fragrant plant ; good for either olamps or edgings. 88— lilnarla, purpurea, purple, Ifoot 5 89— lilnum grandiflorum rubrum, scarlet, Ifoot 5 One of the best annuals ever introduced ; its rich, perfect shaped, bright scarlet flowers, have a most striking effect, in beds, ribbons or patches. It should not be thinned out too much. 90— liObella trracilis, blue and white, h.h., Ifoot 10 91— " speciosa, h. h. i foot, intense blue, fine 10 A most useful genus of plants, of neat habit, and are much admired in ed^ngs, rookeries, vases, &o. Do best in a somewhat shady situation. Sie " Extra Choice Flower Seeds." 92— LiOTe liies Bleeding, crimson, 2i feet 5 y3- •• " white " 5 Ornamental plant with hanging flowers ; useful in the shrubbery or mixed border. 94— I 15a-Po J 1 153— Po j 154- ) 156-Pr: 156-Sa] 157- 168- 159-Sa! 160-Sai 161-8ai 162- 163— Sell 164-Seii 165-S«0( 166-Sw< 167— 168— 16£-9an 170— Ta« 171-Vlr( 172- ■: 173-Vttc ► .^.6. ii EWING BEOTHERS' SEED LIST. 148— 14»- 1£0— 151- M T47-PltIox Draminvndll Iiab«Uia«, 1 foot, pair yellow white scarlet blue m'jted For riohnoss of colour and diiration of bloom, no annual rarpauet thoTarietieg of Phlox Drummondii ; prcduoea striking effect in beds or masges, and in fact show well in any positiou in the floner garden. Also see " Extra Choice Flower Seeds." 152— Fodolepl», mixed varieties, h. h. 1 foot Elegant free flowering plant ; does well in mixed bordan. ^53— Portul»ca erandiflora flore pleno, double, various colours- '• h, J foot. 15*— *• mixedvarieties, h. h. Jfoot... Beautiful little annuals of extremely orilliant colours ; make a pretty bed in any sunny situation in iue flower garden. Being of compact growth and easy "uHure, is extremely popular. 156— Prince'* Feather, dark crimson, 2 feet Attractive plant, with el-s' ' plumesof rich coloured flowers. 156— SalplfflonU, fine mixed, '•.. ^ '. feet 157— ** New, large flortoring, h. h. IJ feet '. 158— «* Dwarfmixed " Produces very picturesque fa jnel-shaped flowers, beautifully vein- ed and marbled, of al' "-odes of colour. Fine border plant 159— Sal via Roemeriana ; beautiful scarlet tender, 3 feet 160— Sanvltalla procumbens, yellorr, i foot / pretty creeping plant, well suited for edgings or small beds. 161— Sapouaria calabrioa, pink, i foot , 162- " alba, white, i foot Dense carpet-like habit completely studded with brigl t cross-shaped flowers, continuing in bloom the whole summer; admirable for bedding or ribboning, is also very pretty in vases and rustic baskets. N • flower garden can be complete without these two varieties. 163— Sclilaautliu8Grh''amii, red and orange, h.h. 2 feet 161-Seusltlve Plant, t., Ifoot A curious plant, the leaves close upon the slightest touch. 165-S«ock», Ten week, fine mixed, h. h. 1 foot This annual is so well known^ and so univeraally admired thatnoth- ing need le said in its favour. For varieties and eoUections, see '* Extra Choice Flower Seeds." 166— Sweet Sultan, white, li feet yellow " purple " An old favourite, and is much esteemed for its large showy flowers ; is specially adapted for growing in patches in a mixed border. If sown in May, will make a fine display in August les -Snnflo w«r, ♦all, double, orange, 5 feet Well known plant, best adapted for the shrubbery. 170— Ta«ete« signata Pumila, h. h. Ifoot A dwarf variety of Mar;;--)ldwith fern-like leaves ; is adapted either for beds, nclons or patches. *- » u«i 171- Virginian Stock, red, j foot 172- ** \'hitc ifoot A pretty little swe«t scanted annual, the S: wors completely hide the 173— Vl«4. aria oculata, rose, with dark eye, Ifoot rpkt Cts. 10 10 10 10 5 26 5 5 10 10 10 10 5 5 5 10 167- 168- 5 5 5 5 6 m mm^" v , i.-"J m t> ■4 I 1^^ 'l II ll~l ■'! l' 26 ) ■i^^^^f^ i EWING BEOTHEES' SEED LIST. V vkt. Ct8. 17i—VI«c«irla Dunnettii, white, with dark eye 1 foot 19 Preiiy, free flowering plant. Produces a striking effect in a mixed border. 175— "WliltlBvla grandiflora, violet,lfoot 5 Showy ; does well for beds or edgings, and flowers well in the shade. 176— Zinnia donble mixed, h, h. IJfeet 5 177— " »• " saved from choice flowers, h. h. li feet 10 178— " Haageana^ a new dwarf vanety 10 The Ziunias will grow in the open border, if sown in May, bnt if sown earlier, under glass, the blooms will be superior. The profusion and duration of the flowers, as well as their riohneis and d arsity of colour, render this annual a necessity in every flower ga ^en. For collections, see " Extra Choice Flower Seeds," ®l©mmlal@ ami l^©t©mmlal@e L AbhreviationH used: h. r Hardy Perennial; h. h. p., Malf Hardy Perennial; h. b., Hardy Biennial ; he >., 6., Half Hardy Biennial; g. p., Greenhoute Perennial. ^P- pkt. Cts. 179— Acbir^te fiUipenduIa, yellow, h. p. 2 feet 5 180— Agrostemma (Ro Campion,) mixed, h. p., 2 feet ^ 5 181— AlysHom saxatile doW(h. p. Hoot c 5 182— Anobusa statice, dy, 2feet 5 ISS^Anemoaelhortensis, fine mixed, h. p. Ifoot • 5 184— Antlrrblnum mains, flne mixed, h. p. 2 feet • 5 185— " Extra choice, mixed, h. p. 2 feet t 10 r?he Antirrhinum or Snapdragon, if sown under glass and iransplanted, will flower the first year ; is a very showy plant when grown in bed8> and is also suitable for pot culture. 78&—Aqailegia (Columbine,) fines': mixed, h.p.lHcet 5 187— " hortensis, h. p. 1 foot < 5 188— «• reddi8hviolet,(new,)h. p. Ifoot... 10 Blooms early; its great beauty renders it deser^ng of a place in every flower border. 189— Anrlcnla, see Extra Choice Flower Seeds 19C-€alceolarIa, '• •' " «.. ldl-€lnerarla, " *• " 192— Campanula oarpatica, blue, h. p. 1 foot 5 193- " " white, " " 5 One of the most useful plants in cultivation ; makes pretty beds or edgings, and is useful for pot culture. 194— Canterbury Bells, blue, h. b. 2feet 5 195— " white, h. b. 2 feet 5 196- " double blue, h. b. 2 feet 5 Most effective plants in the shrubbery or mixed border. 197— Carnation, good mixed double, h.p ^ -^ 5 ill I- i .,1 Sianthus Reddewi^i Siadomatus, Double Page 27. H— ir'P'.yj^ opg!0> . EWING BROTHEES' SEED LIST. 27 VpkU 198— Carnation, fine mixed jn* The Carnation is a very %eneral favourite, on account of its remarka- bly sweet perfume and rich shades of colour. Also, see " Extra Choice Flower Seeds." 199— Ohrysautbemam indicum flore i^leno, finest mixed, g. p. 50 20(>-Clielone barbata, orange and scarlet, h. p. 3 feet 5 20I-C0W8UP, fine mixed, h. p. J foot 5 202-Cupl»ea, finest mixed, tender, 3 foot !.*.'...'.*.'.'!.'.'.' 10 203— Dahlia, from priie flowers, h. h. p. 4 feet ...!!!...!'..! 25 204— Daisy, double h. h. p. Makes a pretty edging 10 205— Delpblninm formosum, blue, h. p.3 feet .*. 5 206— *« grandiflorum, white, h. p. 2feet ..', 5 207— *' Hendersonii, h. p. 2 feet .' 5 One of the handsomest perennials grown ; when planted in large beds or in groups, its long flower spikes render it very attractive. 208— DlantiiuB superbus, mixed, h. h. b 5 200— «' laciniatus " jn 210- «* «« double " .*.'.'.'.'* 10 211- «* Heddewigii " , * *** in 212- «* «• double " '.'.'.'.'.'."' 10 21t- ** latifolioB " 10 214- " " double " ...*..*.'!.*.'.' 10 215— <* Heddewigii, diadematus, double !*.**. 15 The tribe of Dianthus is the most useful of all biennials or perennials, comprising, as it does, the Sweet William, Carnation, Piootee, &o. The.varieties enumerated above, though biennials, will flower the first year, and with their large blooms, (some of them three to four inches in diameter,) of rich and varied shades of colour, have a remarkably fine eflFeot in beds or groups, and are likewise very showy in the green-house. The last named is new, and is a splendid vb.lety. 216-Dlgitall8 (Foxglove) finest mixed h. p. 3 feet 5 217— •* gloxinoides, beautifully spotted, h. p. 3 feet '.*.*. 5 A fine free grower, producing lon^ beautifully spotted bell-shaped flowers, suits well for shrubberies. 218— Forget-me-not, mixed, h. p 5 Pretty little plant, grows well round fountains orin any moist situation, 219— Brytbrlna crista galli, 4feet, crimson 25 A strong growing tender perennial with peculiar coral-like flowers ; very ornamental. 220-Gnranlatti, Soarlet, Zonale, Tom Thumb, and other varieties, h. h. p.. 25 221—H[eart8ease or Pansey, choice mixed 25 22a- '; " finemixed,h.b !!!.'.'." 10 This pretty plant is well deserving of its wide reputation; the seed oflered has been selected from the collections of the most celebrated European Florists. Also see " Extra Choice Flower Seeds." 223-Hellotroplnm Peruvianum, lilac, h, h. p. 2 feet 10 Very fragrant ; with Geraniums and Calceolarias makes a fine bed- ding plant, and is also well suited for house culture. 224— HoUyliock, finest mixed, h. p 10 The stately growth, and magnificent flower spikes of the Hollyhock render it a most striking and effective plant See " Extra Choice Flower Seeds." 225-B[oney8uckIe, French, mixed, h. b. 24 feet 5 i:;s>—*Ocjii»Bemporvir'3n8, white, h.p. J foot .....V. 10 ? «i '■] II 227— Ipomopsla, mixed, h. h. b. 2 feet - S Prodnoes long spikes of brilliant flowers. 228— IJantanaf mixed, t. p 25 A remarkably handsome free flowering plant ; very attrMtive in bedSt and it is also well suited for pot culture. 229— Isabella oardinalis> tender perennial, scarlet, 2 feet -2S 230— I<.yclialachaloedonioa,h. p.,8oarlet2 feet 5 231 •• Haageanar " " 1 " 5 Haageana is different shades of scarlet. Handsome aad effectiTe bor- der plants, 232— I»ytlirum roseum snperbnm, rose, h- p.,2feet 5 233— numulasf finest mixed, h. h. p., } foot W 234— " MosohatuB, (Musk scented) I foot W The first is much admired for the rich and stiikindy baautifal mark- ings of the flowers, and the Musk for its exquisite perfume. 235— Nleremberg^la gracilis, striped, h. h. p., 3 foot • ■ 5 Charming littU plant for clamps or edgings. 236— JTyctorlnla, h. a. p.,} foot 10 Free floweser, and of compact habit ; used for rookeries a\nd edgings. 237— CEnolheraLamarkiana, bright yellow, h. p., 3 feet 5 238— " oampylooarpa, crimson, h, p. 1 foot 5 239— " taraxacifolia, white, h, p. 1 foot 5 240— " biennis, mixed, h. p. 1 foot. 5 Among the showiest plants in cultivation. Their large and handsome flowers render them very effective in almost any poeidon. The flowers open towar^ls evening only. 241— Pensteinon, mixed, h. p. 3 feet • • 5 Handsome long tubular flowers ; makes a fine show in either beds or "clumps," and is quite hardy. 242— Petunia, tender perennial 5 Its brilliancy and diversity of colour, as well as its fragrance aiid dur- ation in bloom, render the Petunia a most valuable bedding plant. Makes a fine contrast with scarlet Geraniums, Verbenas, i;c. Is also useful for green-house decoration. For select varietieii, see "Extra Choice Flower Seeds." 243— Plilox, finest mixed, h. p. 3 feet W Tall and elegant habit, with beautiful tinges of colour ; has a splendid effect in the mixed border. 244— Pink, Pheasant's eye, h. p 5 245— " Chinese, h.p 5 246— PolyantftuB, fine mixed, h. p. 1 foot •■•.. W 247— Pj4mula sinensis (Chinese Primrose), mixed h. h. b •, 10 A green-house biennial, which does remarkably well as a house planu. For the fine fringed varieties, see " Extra Choice Flower Seeds." 248— Rocket, white, h. p. 2 feet 5 249— " purple, " " 5 Resembles the Phlox, fine for the shrubbery or mixed border. 250— Sweet Scabious* tall, mixed, h. b. 2feet 5 251— " dwarf " •' Ifoot 5 A plant of easy culture, with beautiful large globe-shaped blooms ; if sown early, will flower the first year. Very useful for bouquets. 252-Sweet William, auricula-eyed, h. p. IJ feet W 258— " mixed, " " ^ yrstsKsnoo 14' <1 ^V Vertena-Ia Varieties Pages 29 and 41, i 255-Sto« 256-Val 257— Ver £5&- 259-Wa 260- Forgra< specially i covering, pots or ha suited to 1 261-Cali 262-Cob 263-Coii 264— Cyc! .'■^1 ^i EWING BEOTHEES' SEED LIST. 25iHitreet "William, mixed, double h. p., IJ fevt io* An old fayourite ; bardly any plant presents a gayer appearance, either in beds or in oluups. It is .aite hardy. 255— Stoclt» Brompton, finest mixed, ki. h. b Jo Useful for green-house decoration, and for early flowering outside. 256— Valerian, mixed, h. p. IJfeet 5 257— Verbena, hybrid, mixed, h, h. p jq 258— " " Extra choice mixture 25 The Verbena is deservedly a great favourite, and no plant excels it in beds or ribbons ; it is also useful for pot culture. Sow in a hot- bed or in boxes in the house, early. Prick out the plants into small pots when 2 or 3 inches high. About the middle of May transfer to flower bed, being careful not to disturb the roots when taking out of the pots. Let [the plants be two feet apart, and peg down as they grow. 259— lirallflower, mixed, h. p 5 260- " double.h.p 25 The delicious perfume of the Wallflower makes all anxious to have it. Unfortunately it will not generally stand the severity of our winters, and it has to be taken in-doors in the Fall. Makei' a fine house plant » ♦•* « For graceful beauty, Climbing plants are unsurpassed. The stronger varieties are specially adapted for covering fences, &c., clothing with beauty what, without their covering, would be quite the reverse ; while the less robust are invaluable for trellises, pots or hanging baskets. Care must, however, be taken to place the plants in positions suited to their habits of growth. *" pkt, Cts 261— Calampells scabor 5 * Bright orange flower and pretty foliage ; is rather tender, and should be sown in heat. Though it succeeds well outside, it is best adapted for house cu' ture. 262— Coboea fecandens 10 A half-hardy perennial with purple flowers ; suits best for green-house decoration. Grows quickly and has fine foliage. 263— Con volvulus major ( Morning Glory), mixed colours 5 This annual is quite hardy, while the delicacy of colour of the flowers is unsurpassed. Makes very rapid growth. 264 — Cyclaa tliera explodsns = = ^ = = = ! = ;;..! = ^ : = = = = ^ .,; ^ >» ^ > ^ ^ s. »»,.>.>.> 10 Hardy and quick growing; finefoliaged annual, producing pretty oval shaped fruit, which explodes when ripe— thus its name. I i m Mtto'l ;•.* 4 1: r : if' 'I 30 EWING BROTHERS' SEED LIST. 265— DolicliOB, pnrple 6 266— " white 5 267— " gigonteus, purple 5 Tender annuals, but when sown on a hot-bed or in a box in the house, will germinate readily, and when fit for handling, can be trans- planted to where they are intended to bloom. They grow 20 feet high if trained properly, and in addition to their pretty flowers, the seed pods are very attractive. 268— Gonrda^ ornamental varieties 10 Very useful for eovering old stumps of trees, walls, &o. The great variety of ourious fruit which they produce, render the climbing gourds very interesting. 269— IpomoBa quamo«lit (Cyp. ^ss vino), mixed colours • . • 10 270- " limbata, violet and white 10 Half-hardy annuals of great beauty, having remarkably handsome foliage, and flowers of great brillianoy of eolour. ^x'he effeot produced by growing the Ipomoea along with the " Canary Creeper," is very pleasing. It also does nicely in hanging baskets. 271— liOaza aurantiaoa 10 A half-hardy orange coloured annual, specially adapted for trellis or wirework. 272— Lopliospermnm scandens 10 An extremely pretty half-hardy biennial, with purple flowers. Very useful for green-house decoration, and likewise succeeds well in any warm situation in the open air. 273— maurandya Barclay ana 10 A half-hardy perennial, producing very fine purple flowers. Its slender growth specially adapts it for in-door decoration, though, if not planted out till the weather be warm, it succeeds well, and blooms profusely till quite late in the season. 274— Sweet PeaS) finest mixed annual 5 275— " perennial 5 Nothing need be said in favour of "Sweet Peas ;" every one has seen and admired them. Be careful not to have the ground too rich. 276— Thunbergia, mixed varieties 10 A half-hardy annual, used principally for green-house decoration ; its twining habit being admirably suited for trellis work or hanging baskets. Is not a very rapid grower. 277— TropfBOlnm majus (Indian Cress, ) mixed varieties 5 The Tropoeolum is quito hardy and sueceeds well in almost any soil. When a wall or anything else is wanted to be thoroughly hid, no other plant will do it so suooessfully as ;the Indian Cress. Both foliage and flowers are beautiful. 278— Tropoeolum Canariense (Canary flower) yellow 10 279— " Lobbianum, Mixed Hybrids 10 No climber is more popular than the " Canary Flower," and justly so ; as for graceful habit, none excel it The foliage is both abundant and pretty (a main feature in a climbing plant), and it is an extremely free flowerer. T. Lobbianum (which should be started in the house) has also a fine effect as an "outdoor" climber, and deserves to be more popQlsr than it iS: thonsh it is specially ad^pt-ed for house culture. Aasortment of HB varieties Choice CUmberSt $1.25. f Oanaa "Warscewiczii Page 31. Bicinus or Castor Oil Flant Page 31. Perilla Naakiaeasis Page 32 Striped Leaved Japanese Maizw Page 32 rjoeeoTfr :•'■ I f I k ' s ft This ola plants pro greatly enj of some of of differen are indup< 280— Ami 281— 282— 283— 284— 285— 286- 287- 288— Cam 289— " 290- " ) 291— " I 292-Celo! A 293-Huii L { • 294-Ricii 295— •' 296- «' 297-- " 298— " Tl -I r50gygorysog< EWING BROTHEES' SEED LIST. 4> f This class hu of late years become deservedly popular. Until recently, only those planta produoina the most vividly coloured flowers were used in bedding, but now a greatly suporior "ffeot is produced by the judicious introduction into the beds or borders of some of the undermenUoned varieties. FUhei in •' Ribbons, " (that is where plants of different colours are axranged In rows) oi * m;ixed borders these fine folfaced plants are indispensable. 280— Amaranthna bicolor, leaves crimson and green 5 281— " melanoholicus ruber, compact habit, 12 to 18 inches in height, with strilting blood-red foliage 5 282— " speciosissimus, carmine and yellow foliage, 2 feet 5 283— " bioolor ruber, a fine new variety with the lower part of the leaf brilliant red and the upper maroon and yellow 10 284— " tricolor, green, red and yellow foliage, 2 feet 5 285— " Atropurpureus, of a fine vigorous branching habit with dark foliage and plumes, new jq 286— " Hypoohondriacus, (Prince's Feather) 5 287— " Caudatus, (Love Lies Bleeding) 5 The six first named varieties are half-hardy annuals, and make a S^.^?,»^^°^ *''"*^"1*^ *?u^ ^^T'?^ ^'^^^^l ' produce the brightest W)loured leaves when the soil is somewhat poor. The blood red r !i?"n° • , ^S7° J^'®^ Bleeding are long and drooping, while those of the Prince's Feather are shorter and stand erect 288— Canna indi ja, h. h. p. red, 2 feet 5 289— " gigantea aurantiaca, 8 feet, orange red iq 290— " coocinea, scarlet, 2 feet , .*!!!!!." 10 291— " warscewiczii, brilliant red, striped foliage, 3 feet '.'.'.*.!.'!."! 10 The large and handsome foliage of the Cannas render them hiehlv 2E^l*i5®"^*i'- To have them flower the first year, plants must be raised early on a hot-bed. Soak the seed in wirm water before capital pot plants, for house decoration. 292-Celo8la aurea pyramidalis. Tender annual, 1 foot, yellow lo A fine plant for green-house decoration, and is also very suitable for growing m vuses outside. It retains its colour when dried, and is consequently useful m making winter bouquets. 293— Kumea elegans. Half-hardy biennial, 4 feet jq Is g^erjJly grovm ^ the green-house, where its graceful drooping bloom IS much admired, but it has an equally fine effect in the Flower Garden or Lawn. When dried, it wUl keep for years7 294— Bicluns giganteua h. h. a., immense leaves, 12 feet 10 295- •' mioroearpus, " whitish foUage, 6 feet 10 29<>- «' purpureus major, " purple,6feet lo 297-- " Borboniensis " 15 feet \\\ 10 298— " new speties from Phillipine Islands, 8 feet .!!....... 10 •''''lH°"^"lf"'_^^*^^''- ^^' Plant, is certainly the finest of the strnng p.v.„.iig oiuamentai ivhuaod plauuj. u;ither in single specimens' or in beds on the Lawn, its large and handsome leaves show well, impartmg quite a tropical api-earanco. ' I 1 ■■ ilii ; -- ■ .'■ t\-sr ■•• ■■ft-. — -t '.' '!yW7r$^^ <^ I t^i^^i^m^^vmt^m^m^m^^^^m0tl»^^^^^^^^^^^^^*^m^^0m^'^^m^^^^^^m^m^ EWING BKOTHEES' SEED LIST. 20&-Pertlls NankinenRla* li fMt S 800— " Atroparpnrea Tarlegata, 1| feet 5 Hwdy annuals ; the former has dark mulberry oolonred foliagv, while the Utter is slightly rariegatcd Nothing surpasses them for " Rib- bons," and their dark coloured leaves xtre extremely appropriate in the mixed border, amongst bright coloured flowers. SOI— Pyretbrnuif Oolden Feather ; golden foliage, fine for edgings 10 302— Salvia argontea, I feet 5 Is a beautiful silvery-'eaved hardy perennial plant of easy growth. None of the fine-foliaged plants look better in the mixed border, and it makes a most f^i>propriate edging for a bed of Cauna or Rioinus. SOSHStrlped laeaved Japanese Maize, 4 feet 5 Oreen and white striped, and in its earlier stages of growth has also a rose coloured stripe. Makes an exceedingly graoeful group. 801— Cineraria maritima, 3 feet 5 Is a silvery-leaved hardy perennial, and is much used and admired as a border plant or in " rockeries." AssorttnerU of 12 varietiei. Choice Sorts, 60 ctB, tveii[h§im^ Ml^wtrn. In order to have flowers " all the year round," every one having a garden should cul- tivate " Everlastings." If out when the flowers are fresh, and dried carefully in the shade, they will retain their colours ; and with a few ornamental grasseSj oplendid bouquets can be made for decorating rooms in winter. r pkt. Cts. 305— Acroclinum roseum, h. h. a., 1 foot 5 306- " album, " " 5 Well known annuals of easy cultivation ; besides their use for winter bouquets, they show to great advantage in tht flower border. 307— Ammoblum alatum, h. a., white, 2 feet 5 308~Globe Amarantli, purple, 1 foot 5 309— '• " white, " 5 310— » " flesh, " 5 311— " " striped " 5 312— " " aurea superba, 1 foot 10 Tender annuals, requiring to be raised in heat. Keep plants 1 foot apart. If cut when the flowers are well matured, will retain their beauty for years. 313— Helipterum Sanfordii, 2 feet 10 Ja .1 new half-ba.rdy annual of very nice habit; producing large globular clusters of bright golden yellow flowers. Cut before it fully expands. i _ / I { OoclsscomT)— Pago 21. ft^ ■■:■■ ..'. -> BhoAantho Manfflesii Page 33. &lol3e Anlaranth Pngo 32. 314-He 316- 316- 317- 318-Rb 819- 320- 321-Wa 322-Xe 323 324 CoU n H 18 neoc of grasses. bouquet by well adapt among thi' Qynerium, hM l-'Sl •''••SI )u 325-Agrro 326- " 827- " 328— Aveii 329-Brlzi 330- " 331— Chryi 33iJ-€oIx . 333-Kragri ■^^^^^^^^■^^a "^^■^^i^^^ff^M EWING EEOTHERS' SEED LIST. 33 314-Hellclury«iun braoteatum, yellow, 1 foot 5^' 315— " atrosanguineam, orimson, 1 foot ..',', 5 Sift— " monstroBum album, white, " .'.'.!.*.'!!." 10 317— " double mixed, various, '• !*.'.*.'..' 5 Handsome half-hardy annuals. Besides being among Oie best for win- ter bouquets, they are well adapted for bedding and cultivating in pots. In order to keep well, the flowers s'aould be out when young. 318— RIkoda.ntbe maoulata, yellow and crimson, 2 feet iq 819- ♦• ^twwJguinea, new, shaded purple, li feet....... /.!..'!.... 10 320— " mangl' ., rose and yellow, 1 foot .'. jO Higblyomamental hali-hardy annuals, and if gatheirtd ere ttey'fully expand their flowers, are perhaps the most delicate and pretty of aU the " Hverlastings." •* - »« 321— Waltzia aurea, yellow ,„ A tander annual requiring to be raised in heat. Grows about 18 inches in height; branches out at ihe base, and produces clusters of bright -ellow flowers. 322— Xe *.l»ei.jum annuum, purple ■ = 323 " double ""hite ..V.V.V.V.V **.*." "'.V 5 324 " oompa. ^m coeruleum, light blue !!".*.'.!... 10 Ha ..y annuu!?; a >wing about 1 foot liigh ; plants should be placed 1 foot apart. The t]owers are large, and produced in great abundance ; they retain their peculiar shining lustre, as weU as their colour, after being out and dried. CoUeetion of 9S extra choice varieties of ** Evorlaatinga,*' $1.25, kt. K is necessary, in making up winier bouquets of " Everlasf a, " to have a mixtu-a of grasses. The bouquets will not look well without them ; besides, many uiake a fine bouquetby themselves, when dried. They are of singularly graceful habit, and are well adapted for growing in the mixed border, presenting a very pleasing variety among th. dowenng plants. AU can be tieated as "hardy," with the exception of Gynerium, Stipa, and Erianthus. « -oci^uou i« ^Pkt 325-Ag:ro8tl8 nebulosa ^^' 326- " pulohella Z 827- « argentea *.*.!'.*.*. *.*.!! I 328— Aveiia storilis (animated oats) * % 329-Brlza grsoilis "..'....'.'.'.'.'.'.'...'.* 5 330— " maxima (quaking Grass)..." .•■.*.*.'•'•.".*.!.*.'..*.'.*.'.'...","* 5 331— Chryguriis oynosuroides .,,,,,,,,,,..„ .!.'.".'.*,*,.'.'.*.',' 332— €oIx Laohryma) (Job's Tears) ..*]..'"! ' c 333— Kragr»o»ti8elogans.. ..' ". la IS '% \ 34 EWING BROTHEKS' 334— ErtantlinB ravennae '"'.'"!* '*, A superb perennial grass, growing 10 feet in height ; producing hand- some feather-like plumes of silvery white. 335— ©ynerium argenteum (Pampas Grass) 336— Hordeum jubatum 337— Pen nlae turn villosum -^ 338— Stlpa pennata (Feather Grass)... "T Collection of 12 choice varieties ^ Onmim^ak €fr ^f ^0 aa-narat.a mlniirR.—DwAItP ...•..• V.iO Mixed, of either variety per pkt. 0.10 %}^mm-^'''rr I ymmm^-3r^w^:i&^'^^m^':: m '^^^m^^-'^' j-m^^w^'^ kt ( itest leto aber inia, { in of I loico ( rhilo ; ears I The i ured BICE. 1.50 i 1.00 0.76 0.10 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.10 :ii i 1 HNfl&i.ji£aaliHBHIilBB , ' i Reid'3 aiolje Quillod Aster ' Page 35. UA^Ja ITesdls or Sedgelios: Aster Page 35. ^•j^ Truffaut's Superlj Poeony Flowered Aster Pngo siii Victoria Aster Page 35. ) EOSE-F rpc EWING BEOTHEES' SEED LIST. 35 QUILLED GLOBE— AZTEBS,— (^Continued,) Brice. 0.90 The flower is globular and very neat, with beautifully quiUed short petals. Does well in bouquets. Collection of 18 separate colours Collection of 12 separate colours * ' q'Js Pinestmixed V.'.V.VpeV pkt! o.'lO REID'S GLOBE QUILLED— Collection of 12 separate CO 'ours 0 75 Collection of 6 separate colours Finest mixed * V. ".'.'.'.;.' .'per pkV. TRUFPAUTS IMBRIQUE POMPONE— 0.60 0.10 ) i I ■ A free flowering and compact growing variety, nice for bouquets Pinestmixed p^^ pj^^ 0.10 GIANT EMPEROR— Not a very free flowerer* but flowers are of great size; Pinestmixed p,, pj^t_ ^ ^^ CROWi'* OK COCARDEAU— Flowers have all white centres, and are bordered with carmine, blue, crimson, &c. ; elegant habit of plant and very showy. Collection of 6 separate c .ours 0 75 Pinestmixed V. .'..*.'.' .■p;;pkt. o".10 NEEDLE OB HEDGEHOG— Very showy ; petals of flower are quilled and very long. Finest mixed .per pkt. 0.10 NEW SCHILLER— A new variety, growing li feet high, with very large and numerous flowers. Is one of the finest sorts grown. Pinestmixed p,,pl^t ^^^ DWARF BOUQUET— Free blooming variety; blooms form a complete Bouquet. Finest mixed per pkt. 0.10 PYRAMIDAL— Late flowering, and branching habit. Pinestmixed EOSE-FLOWERED— Grows very tall ; la'-ge flower, double to the centre. Finest mixed .per pkt. 0.10 VICTORIA— .per pkt. 0.10 i A fine variety for competition ; robust plant, producing an abundance of magnificent large double flowers. Collection of 6 separate colours q 75 ^ Finest mixed .per pkt. 0.10 f«i m i If- i' ' ' i,|: i-yx (■ f^s ST'*-.; •■■>fcts ?3 ■/,-J*V-' J'^-' ^^■ y!--i. ll 36 EWING BROTHEKS' SEED LIST. 050 0.15 ASTERS— (Continued.) GOLIATH— Price- A splendid new strain ; the flowers are of great siae, and very double, wnile the plant is of robust growth. Collection of 6 separate colours fl.25 Finest mixed per pkt. 0.20 WASHINGTON— This is a new acquisition, and is decidedly the finest of all the Asters. Originating from the Viotoria, it has its fine habit, tho'igh far more robust, while the flowers are of great size and of globular form. The colours are peach and white ; the former is exceedingly delicate, while the white is pure as snow- Finest mixed per pkt. 0.50 NEW CELLULAR VICTOEIA CRIMSON. This new aster is of a fine glowing colour. Very large flower, double to the centre, and comes true from seed per pkt. AMARANTHUS. SALICIFOLIUS per P^*- Grows 3 feet high, branching close to the ground, the lower branches generally being 15 inches in length. The colour of the leaves vary from a bronzy-green in the earlier stages of growth to a bright orange colour as the plants acquire strength. Makes fine single specimens for rases or small beds. AURICULA. SAVED FROM FINEST STAGE FLOWERS per pkt. BALSAM. DOUBLE-FLOWERED— From choice varieties. Collection of 12 separate colours Finest mixed per pkt. CAMELIA-FLOWERED— Collection of 12 separate colours Collection of 6 separate colours Finest mixed per pkt. ROSE-FLOWERED- Collection of 12 separate colours < . Finest mixed per pkt. PYRAMIDAL— . Finestmixed per pkt. NEW SOLFERINO— Striped with scarlet on white ground ;' fine per pkt. NEW CARNATION— STRIPED— per pkt. Large double flower, very pretty. NEW VICTORIA— Satiny white groti:. ', spotted with delicate scarlet,very pretty The three last varieties are all new. 0.50 1.00 0.10 $1.25 0.75 0.10 ; 1.25 )\ 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.29 Camelia-Flo'(;7erod Balsam Page 36. Delphinium— Page 37. r'-^i^'^-cm, -j^:,:4^-: >^^^> x^:.-i^-^. ;'^^^ fe*i3i3ila9iS'»iffcliSSK'":I*1i4^' CHOIC PEEPE CHOIC Sav i PINES! 1 DOUBL ) VERY ( MAUBI^ ) i i ATRORl WIGGIi; MIXED NUDICA ( ^^a EWING BROTHERS' .SEED LIST. I BEaONU SEDENI VICTORU. Price. ' mv. , ?" Pk*. $0.60 ; Thi8 ig a splendid new variety of Begonia, suitable for bedaiu»- out. Its habit IB strong and compact, while it produces a profusion of bright oamine scarlet flowers. In muses it presents a gorgeous appearance. and will keep in bloom during the whole summer. CALCEOLARIA. CHOICE MIXTURE FBOM PRIZE FLOWERS per pkt. 0.50 CARNATION. Saved with the greate«l - f-om a large and choice collection of named plants. PERPETUAL FLOWERING OR TREE-Choice mixed.. per pkt CHOICE MIXED BORDER « ' CELOSIA HUTTONU. Per pkt., 50 ots. A splendid new foliage plant, with erect flower spike and very dark and graceful leaves. CENTAUREA CANDIDISSIMA. Per pkt., 50 cts. A beautiful silvery leaved plant of very elegant habit; makes a fine contrast to scarlet Geraniums. CINERARIA. Saved from a collection of prize plants Donnf^^'f '^'^ ^™'''' • ' P-P^*- 0-50 DU UBLB-A new variety which will be a great acquisition. « i , qq 0.50 0.25 VERY CHOICE MIXED. COLEUS. .per pkt. 0.50 :| CONVOLVULUS. MAUBITANICUS p,, p,^ ,^,, This variety of Convulvulus is admirably adapted for hanging bas- kets. Very pretty blue flower. .^r.r.r.rr^r. CYCLAMEN PERSICUM- ATRORUBRUM-Splendid Crimson..., per nkt 0 75 WIGGIN'S PRIZE STRAIN Zlu 0 75 MIXED VARIETIES ..::;v;.v.v.:.:;p': p\t l:ll DELPHINIUM. NUDICALE p^^p,, ^25 one of the best novelties, among perennials, that has been introduced tor manv years. Thn flnmor. nrK.;»i.<. ....i.^ j j. . . - -- , „. .J, ,j.„,. -uCTuot, ttio jjruuuscu IB ini- mense profusion, completely hiding the foliage, thus producing a perfectly dazzling effect. mil i Ota [ \ i f • ■ t i: f w k' ■ !' i' 38 EWmG BEOTHEES' SEED LIST. DIANTHUS. Pr LACINIATU8 8TRIATU8 DOUBLE per pkt. $0 . i5 A nev variety of this popular flower. The markings and shades of colour are exquisite. EGHEVEBIA. MI:LED VARIETIES por pkt. 0.50 A flno plant either for green-house or bedding. The broad bronzy leaves make a very striking and beautiful contrast, quite distinct frona any other plant yet used for that purpose. FEENS. TREE. , CHOICE GREEN-HOUSE VARIETIES per pkt. 0.25 « 0.25 FEVERFEW OR BRIDAL ROSE- FINE DOUBLE WHITE , per pkt. O.IO GERANIUM. CHOICE MIXED ZONALE 0.25 GLADIOLUS. CHOICE MIXED HYBRIDS 0.25 GLOXINIA. CHOICE MIXED VARIETIES 0.50 HYBRIDA PUNCTATA VARIETATEB 1 .00 The latter is a first class novelty. Flowers punctated with blue and red, on a soft white ground. HOLLYHOCK. DOWNIE, LAIRD AND L A-ING'S CHOICE STRAIN .... per pkt. 0 . 25 LOBELIA. COMPACTA CRYSTAL PALACE GEM per pkt. 0.25 WHITE PERFECTION per pkt. 0.50 '' • Crystal Palace Gem was introduced last year, and proved good. It -^ is of the same ahade as Speoiosa, but of much more compact habit* and consequently stands wet weather much better Jian any of the old sorts. The last named is new this year and o'l account of its being pure white will prove a very great acquisinon. * MESEMBRYANTHEMUM. CORDIFOLIUM VARIEGATUM.... per pkt. 0.25 This is a most useful novelty, and is said to be the best variegated Summer plant in cultivation. MYOSOTIS. ALPESTRIS— White per pkt. 0.10 AZORICA CCELESTIS— Blue per pkt. 0.10 " ALBA— White per pkt. 0.25 Very choice new varieties of Forget-me-not. Slift Petunia Pngea 28 and 39. •(•,« rff '4i n ifti i M n :^4 ; COLLE I fines: Largo Flowering' Pansey— rftees 27 and 39. 0/, I EWING BROTHEES' SEED LIST. MIMULTrS. TILINGI , Grows three feet high, branching habit per pkt. Produces bright golden yel- low blossoms in great abundance. TIGRINUS— White ground varieties per pkt. Nothing can exceed the beauty of the markings of this variety, the pure white ground contrasting finely with the purple and pink blotches. .per pkt. MIGNONETTE. RESEDA VICTORIA « PARSONS—White ..,''.. [..... The Victoria is a very strong growing variety of branching h ,bit and reddish flowers. The white variety also grows very strong and both are very suitable for Greenhouse culture. PANSEY. CHOICE MIXED, from the best Biitish collection per pkt. " " German varieties , , KING OF THEBLAOKS WHITE „ !.........' 1 YELLOW ..''.*.'..!..!.....*......!.*...!..!*** FANCY STRIPED *. ....'......,'.. . .* MARBLED .'.......!!!!.!..!!... GOLD MARG INED— Fine .... '. '. .. '. [ ] '. [ ' * .* .' .' . * .'.' ..],..., .*.' ,," AZURE BLUE ! i.* *.."''.*.*.!.*!!!!!]!! !!!! oDiER OR FIVE BLOTCHED....*..*!!!.'..'!. .!!!!!!'.!!!'!.!!!' EMPEROR WILLIAM !.!!.*!!'.!!!!!.!!!!!'. The "Emperor William " is a brilliant Ultramarine Blue, with large purple violet eye. The flowei?i have great substance, are very large, and are carried well above the foliage. This is a splendid novelty. COLLECTION OF 12 CHOICE VARIETIES PETUNIA. CHOICE MIXED— Saved from the most showy flowers. ..per pkt. COUNTESS OF ELLESMERE— Dark rose with white throat •' HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA— Large flowering— very finest. . «< CHOICE MIXED DOUBLE « 0.10 0.10 pelargonium: CHOICE MIXTURE— From show varieties.... PHLOX DRUMMONDn. I COLLECTION OF TEN BRILLIANT SHADES-Separate FINEST MIXED ,per pkt. 0.10 0.10 0.25 0.25 ^ 39 >; Price. ( $0.15 } .• 0.15 ( , per pkt. 0.50 i 0.75 0.10 0.50 0.25 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.25 0.15 0.25 0.50 1.00 i m ii it ' • ill w ti ^ Mok 1/ i'; < DOUBLE FOBTULAGGA. Price. A splendid bedding plant. Will produce a very large proportion cf double flowers. COLLECTION OF SIX COLOURS— Separate $0.75 FINEST MIXEJD per pkt 0.25 PRIMULA SINENSIS FIlOBIAl'A. Though used almost exclusively as f^ green-house plant, the Primula, or Chinese Primrose, will be found to suit remarkably well for grow- ing in rooms, on account of the very long time it continues in bloom. NoTE'— Purchaiers are assured that the seed now offered is the same strain supplied by us in former years, end which produces such magnificent flowers. ALBA per pkt. 50c. /S 1.00 RUBRA. per pkt. 50c. fa> 1.00 MIXED per pkt. 50c. /d) 1.00 FILICIFOLIA ALBA per pkt. 0.75 " RUBRA per pkt. 0.75 « MIXED per pkt. 0.76 The three last named are beautiful fern-leaved varieties, with hand- somely fringed flowers. DOUBLE, RED AND WHITE MIXED— true per pkt. 1.00 PRIMULA JAPONICA per pkt. O.liO The latter is a new variety recently introduced from Japan. Is a very vigourous grower, throwing a flower pceml foot high, and completely covered with blossom. The prevsdling oolour is bright magenta, but pure white, carmine, iilao and rose will likewise be obtained firom the seed we now offer. BHODODENBEON. CHOICE MIXED, FROM NAMED VARIETIES per pkt. 0.50 STOCK. DWARF GEFMAN— LARGE FLOWERING TEN WEEK— A most useful variety of compact habit. Grows about 1 foot high Collectionof 12 colours— separate... 1.00 Finest mixed per pkt. 0.10 NEW LARGEST FLOWERING DWARF GERMAN— Collection of 18 colours — separate , 1.25 Collection of 12 colours— separate 1.00 LARGE FLOWERING BRANCHING TEN WEEK— Collection of 8 separate colours 0.75 Finest mixed 0.10 i ! V } f [ f i 1 h J ■1 — ^j^B^Mii^ — — Ti f r^M^^ •A^. '=^'^ ,i LAHi TRE] EASI DouTjIq Zinnia— Pages 26 and 41. COBS SWEI i',i ) CHOK SWEE DEFL TALL Double Zinnia, Sinerle Bloom, Natural Size-Pages 2g and 4i. EWING BEOTHERS' SEED LIST. 41 STOCK— (Continued.) LARGE FLOWERING PYRAMIDAL— •} Collection of 8 colours— oeparate , Finest mixed Price. $0.75 .per pkt. 0.10 TREE GIANT oe WINTER— Finestmixed per pkt. 0.10 f EAST LOTHIAN INTERMEDIATE— A leading authority in flower gardening pronounces the different colours of this neio stock to be "the finest bedding plants in existence." Collection of Scarlet, purple and white— sepwate 0 . 50 In mixture per pkt. 0.10 VIOLA. CORNUTA, PURPLE per pkt, 0.10 WHITE per pkt, q.IO | Suitable either for edgings, beds, or pot culture. Flower very freely, and continue in bloom from May until frost sets in. SWEET SCENTED VIOLET , per pkt. 0.10 VERBENA. I CHOICE LARGE FLOWERING VARIETIES in mixture, per pkt. 0.25 I STRIPED .per pkt. 0.25. ,' SWEET SCENTED per pkt. 0.25 . DEFIANCEjthe popular Scarlet Bedding variety ; fine habit.per pkt. 0.25 [ DOUBLE GERMAN WALL PLOWEE. | TALL BRANCHING AND TREE, mixed colours per pkt. 0.25 | ZINNIA ELEOANS DOUBLE. Collection of 6 separate colours .....o..., 0.60 I Finestmixed .'per pkt. 0.10 42 EWING BEOTHEES' SEED LIST. 1 rhe introduotion of the beautiful Hybrid varieties has been attended with great success, and now this ma«rificent tribe of Flowering Bulbs occupies a very prominont position in the Flower GarUen. The bulbs should be planted (covering them about 2 inches) in May ; dry and somewhat sandy soil being the most suitable for their growth. They are generally placed in jrows 1 foot apart, and 9 inches between the bulbs ; but maybe planted in the mixed border in "clumps "of3 or 4. In any situation their splendid tall Flower Spikes of brilliant colours render them special objecta of attrac- tion. In autumn, before frost seta in, lift the bulbs and remove to a dry cellar, or any other placa free from frost, but still not too warm. We have on hand a very large and varied assortment, and trust to have a great demand for them ; in most situations no flower can ex«el the Gladiolus for brilliant effect. Instead of giving a full list of names and descriptions as in former years, we will, this season, make them up in col- lections, at differeni; prices. We will give in each collection of a dozen bulbs a variety of colours (marked on each), and all correctly named. No. 1 — Collection of t dozen named bulbs $4.50 'I 2— « " «« « " 3.00 « 3 — " " " " « .1.76 "4— " « ''unnamed" 0,15 " 5 — " " " common mixed 0.50 Anemone, mixed , ^doz. |0.50 lilllum auratum Each. 0.75 " candidum " 0.25 " lanoifolium album " 0.50 " " rubrum " 0.25 " " roseum " 0.25 Tiffrldia pavonia ^doz. 2.00 Tuberose, double ■• 1.50 CHadiolua— la Varieties— Page 42 p»r I 'A ■• <* EWING BROTHERS' SEED LIST. ^mttlfw* mi '^dim flmk, The arrangements wo have made this season will enable us to supply any quantity of Bedding Plants, well grown, and at moderate prioes. Having the stock of six growers to select from, it follows that we will be able to supply a general order bett^ than anv one i,er.on, for It IS nearly a certainty that no grower's plants will be all equally ex- f^ t" t. Y° "■.' ^'"^ °°'^ ^'^ ''^^' ^""""^ «"'°^ *^° I HARDY VINES. Of Named SortSj 60 cts. eacb ; $S per doz. Si-t J'S* YelloTT SloTbo Mangel "WTiite Sttffar Sjet Long" Red Mangel ^1 11 Eolil Rabi 1 'M^M (■ fn^^^l ; fjl^H 1 ' IH -1 ■■ 'H 2-M ■ Jl m •V*, Si^.:\%^. IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) 1.0 I.I HIM m 12.2 - JM ^ US, 18 1.25 1.4 1.6 M 6" - ► p /i <^ /2 '<5. // o/% /A Photographic Sciences Corpordtion 33 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, N.Y. 14580 (716) 872-4503 f\ iV ■^ is \ 'ii^, ^\ ^^v- %>z^ ^^^ % % ^^C^x # V 1 differ partic Thi tpeeicu to euj A wenti Carrot I tt ei «t tb hi Long ( Long] White YeUo\ This r'ooi ter pu: sol wh Yellow JBerksh: Red Gil Orange Interm Yellow EWING BROTHERS' SEED LIST. grkitlkml The Agricultural Seeds offered have been selected from the stocks of different growers, every one of whom is celebrated for the growth of particular varieties. * This most important department of the business will always receive »peeicd atUntion, and farmers may rest assured that no effort will be spared to supply them with the best quality of seeds that can possibly be obtained At the last Provincial Exhibition the prizes, with very few exceptions' went to roots produced by seed supplied by our firm. ' CARROT. Carrot Seed, if sown when the soil is cold, germinates slowly, so that it is best to allow the warm weather to have fairly set in before sowing. A good plan to hasten its growth IS, to mix it witL damp sand two days before sowing. The Altrinoham grows rather aheavierorop than the Long Orange, and both are very nutritious Of the 5eZflr»anvaneties,the TfAtriee» witt befornarde^ on appUoatt'on, Beans, various sorts in^^n Com. ^eas, " " Buckwheat Oate. •• " Linseed. Bwley. " « Rape. Wheat, " '• POTATOES. VAEIOUS VARIETIES. ALL OTHER SEEDS AKD GRAIN NECESSARY FOR THE FARM. GENUINE IMPORTED PERUVIAN GUANO, LAND PLASTER, OIL CAKE, WHOLE AND GROUND, TOBACCO JUICE FOR SHEEP WASH, TOBACCO STEMS FOR FUMIGATING GREEN- HOUSES. GISHURST COMPOUND AND FOWLER'S INSECTICIDE. ? m\ :r r" i^^^0i^^m^m0m^m0m0am^m0^f^m^ ^r^'^ryrtataryzH::,'^:::!*. 48 EWmG BEOTHEES' SEED LIST. 70^ TmC QASSE'S AlTD 7AE2C. •I <: It Bills, Band. " Hedge. ChairSt Garden, iron. •* " wood. Chisels, Pruning. Flower Gatherers, different sizes. Flower Pots, in all sizes, imported and home made. " •' Ciocns. " " Hyacintli. Flats, same sizes as pots. Seed Pans, round. '• " oblong. Ornamental Va8es,various patterns. Ornamental Fern Stands. Forks, " Parke's Cast Steel Digging. " Hay. •• Manure. Glasses, Propagating. ♦• Hyaciatli,di£ferent patterns. Gloves pruning, Hand Frames, various sizes. Hammers, various sizes. Handles for Hoes, Rakes, Sliovels, &c., &c. Hellebore Powder. Hoes, Draw — solid and riveted. " Dutch— « *« Knives, Budding, "J Saynor & Cook's Pruning, J make. Grass Edging. Hay and Straw. Lines, Garden. Mats, Archangel. Matting, Cuba ♦• Rafia. ii It It t for tying. Shanks' Patent Lawn Mowers. American " " " Picks. Ea]r>es, Garden. «• Lawn or Daisy. " Hay, wooden. Beel and Stake, Garden. Biddies. Saws, Pruning. Scissors, Flower gathering. " Vine or Grape thinning. Scythes, Bhort Grass, Eng. Make. " Hay. " Grain. Scythe Snaiths. " Stc es. Shears, Pruning. '• Grass edging. •• Sheep. Shovels, Round Pointed. "^*'^ " Square " Spades, " Lyndon's" Garden. " " Saynor & Cook's" Garden. •* various other patterns. Spuds or Weeders. Syringes, Saynor & Cook's Green- house. Thermometers. Wooden Tallies. ToolS) set of Garden. Wooden Stakes for flowers. Trowels. Watering Pots. { ^^ 'i? ( ( 1 ( # A \ 4 ■f. % i