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E are aware that our catalogue goes into homes where will be seen those issued by a dozen or more
other Seed Houses, all of which we presume are offering good seeds, but the question arises, Who
has the best? Itis not who ts the lowest in price? for the price is of little consequence
when the crop ts considered.
In presenting to you this our annual illustrated Hand-Book for 1894, we beg of you to bear this question
constantly in mind as you look it over.and carefully study its contents.
The descriptions we have compiled from our own observations in growing the vegetables or flowers, and
although perhaps not agreeing with others we have endeavored to describe them as our experience would justify
—the illustrations are from photographs. ;
We believe our facilities are not excelled by any seed house in this country. We have more land
covered with glass in which to tes¢ seeds at all seasons of the year.
Our Greenhouses are of the largest. One of the four built this season is £400 ft. long and &2 fé.
wide and contains 20,800 square feet, which we plow with a team. We grow at one time in this
house 30,000 heads of lettuce, and better than all this we have a man at the head of our business (Mr. Raw-
son), who has made vegetables his life study, and is now the largest market gardener ina this part of the
country, requiring always two and sometimes three men in the city to sell his vegetables, which are brought in
on market wagons from Arlington. Our cierks have all been brought up on farms, or with greenhouses, where
seed has been sown, raised and harvested ; thus they have not only a commercial knowledge of seeds but @
practical one, being able to converse intelligently to all customers requiring advice on growing and caring
for seeds and plants.
Mr. Rawson’s thirty years’ experience as a seed grower affords the firm a special advantage
over others, as he personally selects all seed for stock and attends to all grown upon our farms in Arlington
and Medford, which is positive assurance that they will be first-class.
We handle no cheap grade of
seeds and our prices are as reasonable us first-class seeds can be sold.
W. W. RAWSON & CO.
SUGGESTIONS TO CUSTOMERS.
Order Early. As the seed season continues only for a few
months in the year, there is, of course, a great pressure of busi-
ness just at the sowing season. We would, therefore, feel greatly
obliged if our customers will kindly forward their orders as soon
as possible after the receipt of this Catalogue. This would greatly
facilitate operations, and insure greater attention. We use every
possible precaution to prevent any error being committed in the
execution and transmission of orders but should any occur, either
by press of business or accident, we earnestly desire our custo-
mers to inform us at once, and they will be cheerfully rectified.
Such irregularities rarely occur; but it is almost impossible to
escape a few in the hurry and haste of a busy seed season.
How to Send Money. Remittances can be made in
current Bank-bills, Post-Office Orders, Registered Letters, or by
drafts upon New York or Boston. Post-office orders are prefer-
able to all others, as there is no possibility of loss ; but, when these
cannot be obtained, Registered Letters are surest to reach their
destination.
Orders from Unknown correspondents must be
accompanied by a remittance or a satisfactory reference.
In making a remittance, purchasers will please be particular
and send a sufficient amount to cover their orders. When
only a part of the amount is remitted, goods will be sent
only to the amount of the remittance. We have been com-
pelled to adopt this rule on account of the inconvenience and
expense of collecting small balances due from many of patrons at
the close of our business season.
Postage on Seeds. For the convenience of our custo-
mers residing in this vicinity who purchase their seeds at our
store, and others who prefer to send their orders by express or
otherwise, we have thought it advisable to quote prices at which
they are delivered at our counters. Customers, therefore, who
desire their seeds sent by mail, will please remit the cost of pos-
tage on parcels containing one-half of a pound and upwards, at
the rate of eight cents per pound for goods sold by weight, and
fifteen cents per quart on peas and beans, and ten cents per quart
oncorn. WE PREPAY POSTAGE upon all seeds ordered
ratent nw Vacs than helf « nannd,
We Will Guarantee the safe arrival of all pack-
ages when orders are accompanied with a draft on Boston,
Registered Letter, Express Order, or Post-office Order. Any
other form of remittance is entirely at the risk of the sender, ex-
cept in cases where the amount is /ess than $1.00. These can be
sent at our risk without registering.
Special Notice to Correspondents.
We earnestly request our correspondents to be particular and
give their ames, Post Office Address County and Siate im full,
distinctly written. We are in daily receipt of orders deficient in
some one of these important requisites. Ali orders should be ad-
dressed to W. W. Rawson & Co., 34 South Market Street,
Boston, Mass. Please be particular and give the address in full,
as letters are often miscarried by not being properly directed.
For the convenience of our patrons, and to prevent errors, we
have prepared an order-sheet, ready for filling out, also an envel-
ope upon which our address is printed, which will be sent with
each copy of the Catalogue. Purchasers will please use the order-
sheet according to the directions, and enclose the same with
remittance in the envelope, and return to us.
The Freight on all parcels by Express to be paid by
the purchaser, unless by special agreement. The cost of
collection and return charges will be added to bills sent
C. @.D. No Plants, Shrubs or Trees sent C. 0. D.
Bags Used in Packing e Clover and Grass-Seed
Bags, and Bird-Seed Sacks are not returnable. Others sent out
on general seed orders, at our regular prices, will be received at
the same rates if returned sound and in good condition within thiviy
days from date of sale. THIS AGREEMENT IS VOID IF THE BAGS ARE
USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES BEFORE RETURNING. MEALY BAGS
ARE NOT RECEIVED AT ANY PRICE.
Bags are furnished at the following rates: Quarter-
b»-hel, 10 cents ; half-bushel, 15 cents ; one-bushel, 20 cents ; two-
os cents. Parties remitting with their orders will please
sir remittance the requisite amount for bags.
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The following varieties of Vegetables are such as are grown by the leading
Market-Gardeners of Arlington.
The seed of these varieties are grown
from the choicest strains, which are the results of years of careful and continued
selection; therefore, they can be relied upon in every particular as the choicest
and best of their kind.
Beet, Crosby’s Improved Egyptian.—This variety, well known by
some of our Arlington gardeners, is the result of repeated and careful
selection for a series of years by the late Mr. Josiah Crosby, of Arlington,
from his stock of the original Egyptian Beet. By his method he succeeded
not only in producing a variety that was better in form, being ¢Azcker and
smoother, or evener in growth, but better in quality than the older sort.
de Sa earliest beet grown. Per pkt.,5cts.; oz.,10 cts; 14 lb., 30 cis.;
-, $1.00.
Carrot, imp. Danvers Half-Long (stump root),—This variety
originated in Danvers, Mass.. where the raising of carrots is made a special
business, twenty to thirty tons per acre being no unusual crop. It is now
grown largely everywhere on account of its great productiveness and
adaptability to all classes of soils. Vops medium size, roots deep orange,
large but medium length, tapering uniformly to a blunt point. Smooth
and handsome flesh, sweet, crisp and tender. Although of medium length
it gives the largest yield per acre of any carrot. We take extra pains to
have our stock second tonone. Per pkt., 5cts.; oz , 10 cts.; 14 lb., 30 cts.
Celery, Paris Golden Yelltow.—This is the best celery in cultivation
for market gardeners. Since its introduction, in 1884, it has been steadily
increasing in sales, until now it is the main early celery raised by market
gardeners in the vicinity of Boston. The ribs are perfectly solid, crisp,
brittle and of delicious flavor when blanched with earth; but when the
blanching is done with boards it fs apt to be more stringy. Itisself-blanch-
ing toa very remarkable degree, for without banking-up or any covering
whatever, even the outer ribs become of a handsome, fresh, vellowish-
white color. The heart is large and solid and of a beautiful rich golden-
yellow color. Through a very careful selection we have obtained a stock
that funs true, and, we believe, issecond to none. Per pkt, 10 cts.; 0z.,
40 cts.; 14 lb., $1.25.
Squash, Bay State.—The chief points of excellence in this variety are
its extreme Solidity, heavy weight, fineness and dryness of grain, and sweet-
ness of flavor. It has an extremely hard shell, giving assurance of being an
excellent keeper. The shell being green, renders it especially valuable in
markets where the demand is for a green winter squash. fer pkt., 5 cts.;
oz., 10 cts.; 14 Ib., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Cucumber, Rawsvun’s White Spine.—For a forcing cucumber there
is no strain that is superior to this, as we have taken particular pains in se-
lecting the specimens for seed stock from vines saved in our greenhouse in
early winter, where nothing was allowed to grow excepting the cucumbers
saved for seed stock, and selected by Mr. Rawson personally. Fruit grows
very even in size, regular in form Color is dark green, white or light spines
running from blossom end. We recommend this as the best strain for forc-
ing, not from mere test, but from practical experience, as we grow cucum-
bers in large quantities for Bostonand New York markets. Per pkt., 10
cts.; 0z., 30 cts.; 44 Ib., $1.00.
Onion, Danvers Yellow Gtobe.—This onion has been for many
years the favorite, and 1s now almost the only sort grown for the Boston
market. The true Buxton type is large in size, an early and abundant crop-
per, very thick bulb, flat or slighily convex bottom, full. oval top with small
neck, and rich, brownish-yellow skin. Seed from this type is more sure to
bottom well than when grown from onions having too much depen of bulb
or globe-shaped. These tend to stray into thick necks or scullions. The
seed we offer was grown from as fine and perfect a selection of the variety
as could be had, and we unhesitatingly recommend it as superior in quality
and occupying no second place to any of the varieties to be obtained’ any-
where. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 14 lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00.
Radish, Rawson?’s Scarlet Globe,.—It is of globular shape. of a
brilliant red color and has a very short top. In flavor it is all that can be de-
sired, and the flesh is tender and crisp. Excellent for forcing. Per pkt., 5
cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 44 1b., 30 cts.
Tomato, Rawson s Puritam.—We believe that this variety possesses
important advantages over any other, especially for marketing. In compar-
ative tests it has shown not only a marked vigor of growth and productive-
ness over any of its competitors, but even during the past season it has been
entirelv free from disease and ‘‘leaf-curl’’ It never cracks, and, being so
very firm, and that of bright scarlet color, which marketmen prefer, it has
taken the lead since first offered to this market. Per pkt, 10 cts; 0z., 40
cts.; 14 lb., $1.00.
The above eight varvetzes ave shown on previous page, painted from specimens grown at
our Arlington Farm and, as can be seen, are of the true type.
We wish to have our ARLINGTON TESTED SEEDS MORE THOROUGHLY
KNOWN, azd as an inducement we make this SPECIAL OFFER. FOR 25 CENTS
we will mazl, post paid to any address, a package of the above exght vareties, or we well
mail a package each of the twenty varteties for 75 CENTS fosépazd.
Beet, Rawson’s Arlimgitom Pavorite,—An improved sort, which,
tor form, flavor, deep blood-red color of the flesh, small foliage and general
adaption for market garden cultivation cannot be excelled. if equalled, by
any other variety. A strong proof of its superiority over all others is the
rapidity with which load after load 1s disposed of when our wagons make
their appearance at the markets. Jt has talcen first premium wherever ex-
hibited over all others. Weconsider it a decided improvement in every re-
spect. Per pkt.,Scts.; oz.,10cts.; 4 lb., 25 cts. ; lb., 75 cts.
Cabbage, Rawson's Marly Summer.—A very fine selected stock of
the Early Summer, coming nearly a week earlier. Forms large. sulid,
round, fattened, compact heads of excellent quality. The,heads average
more than double the size of the Jersey Wakefield, and mature only about
ten days later. The leaves turn into the heads so completely that the plants
may be set closely together, thus making a very profitable sort for market
gardeners. We have taken particular pains to have our stock superior to
any of the varieties now being offered of the Early Summer variety. Per
pkt., 10 cts ; 0z., 40 cts.; 14 lb , $1.00.
Celery, Boston Yarket.—This is the old variety which has been grown
for this market for the past forty years, and is still considered the best late
celery in cultivation. It blanches quickly, and is well known for its hardness
and crispness, the stalks rarely becoming stringy, even at an advanced stage
of growth. Per pkt., 10 cts. ; 0z.. ducts. ; 4% ib., $1.25.
Corm, Sweet, Crosby’s xtra Karly.—This variety, first introduced
by that veteran market gardener, Josiah Crosby, of Arlington, many years
since, is still considered the standard of excellence in point of quality, and
is the fay rite variety inthe Boston market. It has, however. greatly de-
teriorated in quality in many localities on account of becoming ebniciced
with other varieties. Our stock was procured direct from the originator and
has been grown with the greatest care upon our own premises, so that we
can guarantee it as the true variety. It is stiJl without a rival for an early
market variety, and one of the best for canning. Per pkt., lc. ; pt., lic. ;
qt., 25c. ; pk., $1.25.
Lettuce, Boston Vine Caried.—aA very beautiful variety, and of very
superior quality. Thesymmetry of its growth, and fine elegant frilling of
the leaves render it highly ornamental, and it is certainly the finest curled
variety grown, Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 14 1b, $1.00.
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Lettuce, Rawson's New Hot-Heuse.—This variety is especially
adapted for growing in green-houses and hot-beds, being the largest lettuce
grown, nearly double the size of the famous Boston Market or White Seed
Tennis Ball. It isa sure header and not liable to rot in the heart, thus mak-
ing it the most desirable variety for market gardeners. All of the seed has
been grown under glass, which makes it of far more value for growing under
glass than any other variety. Per pkt , 10 cts. ; 0z., 50 cts
Parsnip, Arlington Long Smovoth.—An improvement on the ordin-
ary Long smooth; very smooth and true Unsurpassed for market or exhi-
bition purposes. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10c’s.; 14 1b., 30 cts ; 1b., $1.00.
Radish, Americam Long Searlet.—tThis is the standard variety
grown for private gardens and for market. The true variety has a very
bright red root, with one of fine quality, with small top. Per pkt., 5cts. ;
oz., 10 cts.; 14 1b., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00.
Squash, Arlingtom Summer Crookkmeck.—The richest and best
for Summer use. Very early and productive. ‘The popular market variety.
Per pkt.. 5 cts.; 0z., 15 cts ; 14 1b., 40 cts.
Squash, Uarly Prolific, or Orange Marrow .—There is no variety
for fall and winter that can compete with this in earliness and productive-
ness, the two most important features for the market gardener, while its at-
tractive color—brilliant orange red—good cooking and keeping qualities,
make it popular with the consumer. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts. ; 14 Ib., 25
cts. ; lb., 75 cts.
Spinach, Arlington Pointed eaf.—A hardy. donee Rr Owing warichy,
used quite extensively by our Arlington gardeners for fal] sowing. Per pkt.,
6 cts ; oz., 10 cts.; 44 lb., 20 cts ; 1b., 50 cts.
Tomato, Atlamtie Pwrize.—The vines grow strong, stifi and very rap-
idly, setting the crown fruit when quite young. The fruit is very solid and
of the finest quality, being unusually free from core and seeds. When first
irniting it ripens more evenly and abundantly than any other tomato grown.
It is by far the most valuable market varietv ever introduced it being the
earliest in cultivation. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 4 lb., 75 cts.
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HAT all seeds sold by us shall prove to be as represented, to this extent, that, should they prove
otherwise, we will replace them, or send other seeds to the same value. é 2
crop any farther than the above offer, as there are so many causes which operate unfavorably in the germination of
seeds and maturity of the crop, over which we have no control.
unfavorable weather, which is one of the most important.
planted, but the weather which follows may be cold and wet, which will cause the seed to rot; or may be hot and dry,
which destroys the germ before it shows itself. The soil may also be unfavorable for the variety of seed planted.
The seeds may be, and are frequently, destroyed by vermin of various kinds. And, lastly, changes not infrequently
occur, especially among new hybridized varieties, by which frequent sports are produced which give the planter the
idea that his seeds are badly mixed. Such occurrences are beyond the power of man to prevent and for which we
We wish it understood, therefore, that while we exercise the greatest care to have all seeds
pure and reliable, we do not give any warranty, express or implied. If the purchaser does not accept the seeds on
But we cannot guarantee the
Among the causes of failure may be mentioned
The soil may be in proper conditiun when the seed is
these terms and conditions, they must be retuned at once, and the money that has been paid for same will be refunded.
For a location, a spot facing
the south, with a slope in that
direction, is the most preferable.
After the location has been select-
ed, a fence should be erected six
feet high, and of the length which
the bed is to be, to serve as a
protection from the wind, and as
asupport for mats and shutters.
For convenience, the fence, or
wind-break, should slant back a
little from the bottom,— about
one foot; it will then form a better
support for mats ana shutters
when leaned agaimst it, and will
be much more convenient in
working around the beds.
The first plank should be set
about three and a half feet
from the base of the fence, and
should be two inches thick by
twelve inches. The front plank
’ should be two inches narrower.
Place the back plank two and a : p
half inches above the ground, and hold in place by driving stakes at the
end and middle. Continue the planking in this manner until the desired
jength is reached. The stakes should, of course, be nailed to the planks.
Place the front plank six feet from the first, and sink into the ground so
that the upper edge will be five inches lower than the top of the first,
which makes a slant of five inches to carry off the water. Continue this
the same length as the first, and you will then have a bed six feet wide
and of the desired length. Shovel out the loam sufficient to bank the
planks on the outside about half the height, putting in spreaders to keep
from crowding in. Let the ground freeze about three inches deep, then
cover the banking with leaves or litter to keep out the frost.
If the ped is for lettuce, throw out the loam on the back side of the
bed to the depth of twenty-four inches from the upper edge of the plank,
and twenty-two inches in front, and of the length required, so as to
mak2 room for the manure. Prepare the required heat by selecting
moderately coarse horse manure four or five days before using, turning
it once ortwice. A horse-cart load, containing about thirty-six feet, is
sufficient for a bed six feet square, or for two sashes, the depth of the
manure being one foot. This should be trodden down, 2nd made smooth
on top; then putin the loam from under the next two sashes, cover to
the depth of eight inches, and continue im tnis manner as far as required;
then bring the loam which was taken irom the first two sashes, and put
3+ under the last, which completes the bed.
Radishes require less heat than lettuce, just as a crop of young
_ cauliflower or cabbage requires less heat than tomatoes, eggplants,
HOW TO PREPARE HOT-BEDS.
PHOTOGRAPH OF 1,700 HOT-BED SASHES IN USE ON OUR ARLINGTON FARM, JANUARY, 1893.
_or others of tropical nature. For radishes, a cart-load of manure, con-
taining thirty-six feet, would be sufficient for nine feet of bed, or three
sashes, and should be covered by one foot of loam. For forcing cucumbers
more heat is required than for lettuce, according to the season. In any
case, the bed should stand a day after it is prepared, to allow the soil to
heat through; it is then ready for seeds or plants.
For sowing flower seeds for early flowering, the bed should be pre-
pared as recommended for radishes. A cold frame is constructed on the
plan described for hot-beds, except that the manure is omitted, and the
soil prepared as described for hardy annuals.
The above instructions are designed for market-gardeners and large
growers, but for the family garden a very small hot-bed will usually
suffice; the best plan is to construct a frame for the sash by nailing
planks of the required dimensions together,so as to form a box for the
frames to rest on.
Two ordinary-sized sashes, three by six feet, will usually be amply
large co give a good supply of plants, if properly cared for, for the
ordinary home garden. The lower edge of the frame should be sunk
into the ground and the outside banked, and the whole treated as has
been recommended for the larger beds. We have endeavored to be as
explicit as possible, so that our directions would be plain, not only to
the market-gardener, but to the amateur, or to those who are just under-
taking the construction of a hot-bed for the growing of flowering plants
or vegetables, and who were hitherto unacquainted with their management.
TRADE-MARK.
For the safety of our customers
we have been obliged to establish a
trade-mark which will hereafter
appear on every package of seed
going out of our store. It has been
our constant aim to have nothing but
the best of seeds, and the presence of
this seal in green will assure our
customers that the seed is pure and
teliable.
We handle no cheap grade.
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CATALOGUES.
We publish annually the following catalogues which are sent to all our
regular customers free.
January 15. General Retail Catalogue.
February 1. Market-Gardeners’ Catalogue.
Junel. Small Fruit and Vegetable Plants.
September 1. Retail catalogue of Bulbs.
We send any of these free on application.
Should you not require this Catalogue, we shall feel greatly
obliged if you will place it in the hands of some one interested
in the cultivation of Flowers or Vegetables.
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We offer below a list of standard books, writtem by
acknowledged authorities on the subject of which they
We will mail them to any address in the United
States, on receipt of price; or they will be sent free, as
premiums, with all vegetable and flower seed orders from
this catalogue, as follows : —
For orders of $2.00 and over, any book priced at 30 cents, or less, may be selected free.
For orders of $3.00 and over, any book priced at 50 cents, or less, may be selected free.
For orders of $6.00 and over, any book priced at $1.00, or less, may be selected free.
For orders of $8.00 and over, any book or books, the total price of which is $1.50, or less, may be selected free.
For orders of $10.00 and over, any book or books, the total price of which is $2.00, or less, may be selected free.
For orders of $12.00 and over, any book or books, the total price of which is $2.50, or less, may be selected free.
PLEASE REMEMBER, these Premiums apply only to VEGETABLE and FLOWER seeds, and cannot be allowed on any other kinds of
seeds, nor with any of our other special inducements.
An Egs Farm.
By H. H. Stoddard. The management of
poultry in large numbers. Illustrated. 12mo.
ClO CHR eee cs uice ie etieotauia tose cele ea mivoisyale 50
Asparagus Culture.
The best Methods. By James Barnes and Wil-
Wee LAOIRO PINSON ee reel rice cleele slcieeiels)pielseie\o- 50
Cabbages; How to Grow Them.
A Practical Treatise on Cabbage Culture,
giving full details. By Jas. J. H. Gregory.
IPF Sonn aboe sasaudHosoennodnedouedodoadoess s68 30
Carrots, Beets, Turnips, ete.
How to raise roots, how to keep them, and how
to feed them. By J. J. H. Gregory. Paper
COVELL 2M Oe ercecceeselace cient eae 30
Cauliflowers and How to Grow Them.
Plain, Practical and Explicit_Directions for
Cultivation, Management and Marketing. By
Hiran iss Tiles creer teeter eee ect 20
Cranberry Culture.
By Joseph J. White, a practical grower. Illus-
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Dairyman’s Manual.
By Henry Stewart. A useful and practical
work. Illustrated. Cloth, 12mo...........2.00
Feeding Animals. ‘
By Elliott W. Stewart. The laws of animal
growth, specially applied to rearing and feed-
ing. Illustrated. Cloth, 12mo............. 2.00
Fruit Garden. :
By P. Barry. A standard work on fruit and
fruit-trees. New edition revised up to date.
Indispensable to all fruit-growers. Illustrated.
CCI OYHNBAM jo osenG0cods coon doEU ous CodaICDON 60 2.00
Gardening for Pleasure. s
Meets the wants of all classes, in country, city
and village, who keep a garden for their own
enjoyment rather than for the sale of prod-
ucts. By Peter Henderson. Finely illustrated.
Cloth, AZM ecicricteeeeeieteine mii aobooncee's oo -2.00
Gardening for Profit. ;
By Peter Henderson. The standard work
on’ Market and Family Gardening. Cloth,
1Ohih SS Ss conosddaboo opcuUabA OBOE So0s~s ed o000 2.00
Grape Culturist.
By A. S. Fuller. Best work on the culture
of the hardy grapes. Illustrated. Cloth,
AQMOs sc swisie we cc ve vtec cclssiemlse>~ cs\sinimwinieln (viele +» 1.50
Greenhouse Construction.
By Prof. L. R. Taft. A complete treatise on
greenhouse structures and arrangements of
the various forms and styles of Plant Houses,
for professional florists as well as amateurs.
All the best and most approved structures are
fully and clearly described. All the modern
and mest suecessful methods of heating and
ventilating are fully treated upon. Illustrated.
Clothel@imoererece ce eeeerer reece eres 1.50
Greenhouse Management.
By Prof. L. R. Taft. The author gives the
results of his many years’ experience, together
with that of the most successful florists and
gardeners, in the management of growing
plants under glass. So minute and practical
are the various systems and methods of grow-
ing and forcing roses, violets, carnations, etc.,
as wellas vegetables described, that by a care-
ful study of this work, and the following of |
its teachings, failure is almost impossible.
Illustrated. 12mo., Cloth. Price..........- 1.00
Harris on the Pig.
Equally valuable to the farmer who keeps but
few pigs, and to the breeder on an extensive
scale. By Joseph Harris. Illustrated. Cloth,
IOAN. soy Gaseuadd coomMaSG GeOo Sood Modo Honbienios 1.50
Success in Market Gardening,
By W.W.Rawson. It has been compiled from
an experience of thirty years as a practical
market gardener who is now engaged in con-
ducting an establishment second to none in
New England, even if equalled by any in this
country LluStratedsn... ceeceeriee cree 1.00
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Celery and Its Cultivation.
By W. W. Rawson. A practical treatise on
PAK) Mipaboe ooo pobe sss moeeoeos ) Teescacoppdase 25
Horse Breeding. :
The principles of Heredity applied to the
business of breeding animals. By J. H.
Sanders: “Cloth; 12mo ey = eemteeletels orate laste rel 2.00
How Crops Feed. E
A Treatise on the Atmosphere, the Soil and
the Nutrition of Agricultural Plants. By
Prof.Samuel W.Johnson. Illustrated. Cloth,
IPA eaacauandsou seats sean: osdood Ineiaotat sia 2.00
How to Plant, and What to Do with th
Tops.
Valuable hints for the Farm, Garden and Or-
chard. By Mark W. Johnson. Illustrated. .50
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Neweunes * VEGETABLE
SPECIALTIES x SEEDS. »*«
of.5eeee ew eee ee ee eee MusHR0OOM BED.
CULTURE.— Take fresh horse manure, and use nothing but the fine
portion of it, shaking out the straw. Mix this with fresh loam, one part
loam and two parts manure, and turn every day to keep it from burning,
until the fiery heat is nearly all out of it. Prepare the bed about four feet
wide, and as long as required. Put in the preparation about eight inches
deep, making it very solid as it is put in. Let it remain in this condition
until the temperature has become reduced to ninety degrees. Make holes
two or three inches deep, into which put the spawn, in pieces about as
large as an egg, and at a distance of twelve inches apart each way. Cover
the spawn and let it remain for eight or ten days. Then cover the whole
bed with fine loam to the depth of two inches, making it firm with the
back of a shoyel or spade. The bed must be ina covered situation, and
the prepared soil kept dry from the commencement, and in a dark place,
with the temperature about fifty degrees. If everything is favorably done,
the mushrooms will appear in from six to eight weeks. After the bed has
| been spawned, do not water unless quite dry, and, when necessary, use
lukewarm water only.
English Spawn.—In bricks, per pound, 15 cts.; 8 lbs., $1.00.
| Mushrooms, How to Grow Them. —The most practical work on the
| subject, and the only book on growing mushrooms published in
| America. By Wm. Falconer. Illustrated. Cloth, $1.50, or free with an
| order for $8.00 worth of spawn or seeds from this catalogue.
French Spawn (see cut). — Two-pound boxes, each, $1.00; three-pound
boxes, each, $1.49; four-pound boxes, each, $1.75; in bulk, per pound,
25 ets.
| With every box of French Mushroom Spawn, we give free a pamphlet
of instruction how to grow Mushrooms.
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RAWSON’S CATALOGUE OF VEGETABLE SEEDS. 27
a : — >
ONIONS Danvers Yellow Globe (see cut).— Also known as “Round,” ‘ Globe,”
. “ Pedigree,’ in some localities. This fine onion has been for
eX many years the favorite, and is now almost the only yellow sort
[Ognon, FR. Zwiebel, GER, Cebolla, SP.] grown for the Boston market. The true Buxton type is large in size,
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. Four pounds is sufficient for an early and abun-
an acre. dant cropper, very
Tf by mail, in quantities of 8 ounces and upwards, postage must be added nD eed nes
at the rate of 8 cts. per pound. Boucom full, oval
CULTURE. — Plant in moist soil as soon as the weather will permit, say top, with small
about May 1, in rows twelve inches apart, and cover one half of an inch neck and rich,
deep If the onions grow too thick, thin to about one inch apart, and very brownish — yellow
few small onions will be the result Manure highly (twenty cords per acre skin. Seed from
being used by market gardeners with profit); and if manure is not plenty, this type is more
some good phosphate, at the rate of 400 to 80) pounds per acre, will give sure to bottom well °
splendid crops. They than when grown
succeed equally well from onions hav-
any number of years ine too much
on the same ground, depth of bulb, or
if kept highly en- globe shaped.
riched with tine yard These tend to stray
manure, spread on | into thick necks
every spring, and or scullions. We |
turned in with a light ask attention to
furrow ;) pts, 20
cts.; qt., 30 cts. ;
peck, $1.25.
(see cut).—A
variety matur-
ing soon after
the Advancer,
and continuing
a long time in
bearing. Vine
stout, about two
to twoand a half
feet high, bear-
ing at the top six
to ten broad
pods. If these
are removed as
they mature, and
the season and
soil are favor-
able, the plant
will throw out
branches bearing
pods which will
mature in suc-
cession, thus pro-
longing the
season. Peas
wrinkled, large,
cooking quickly
and very tender,
of superior
flavor. On this
account pre- N :
ferred by ae AY DRAWN From LIFE.
to any other las RS SSN Se in CORT
sort. Per pkt., 10 cts.; pt., 15 cts.; qt., 25 ets.; peck, $1.25.
pods, many of the pods measuring nearly five and a half inches in
; length, and con- |
taining as high
as ten large, |
fine-flavored,
wrinkled peas. |
From the “ural
New Yorker =>}
“A remarkable
variety. Vines
very strong and |
needing but |
slight support.
Twenty pods toa
vine. The vine
branches just
under the sur-
face of the soil,
two, generally of
equal vigor,
growing to a |
height of two to
two and a half |
feet. The quality |
is excellent. ”
Notwithstanding
the large amount
of inferior and
spurious stock |
which has been
sold, no pea of
recent introduc-
tion has gained
more rapidly in |.
popularity than |
this, thus show- |
ing that it has
sterling merit |
which gardeners
appreciate. Our |
stock has been
earefully se-|
lected, and will
run remarkably
true—crop short.
Per pkt., 10 cts.;
pt., 20 cts.; qt.,
35 cts.; peck,
$2.00.
|
Marrowfat, Dwarf
White, — An old
variety, of dwarf
habit, preferable
for small gar- |
dens. Per pkt.,5 |
cts.; pt., 10 cts.;
qt., 20 cts.; peck,
75 cts.
STRATAGEM.
Has large and well-filled pods; four feet. Per pkt.,5 cts.; pt., 10 cts.;
qt., 20 cts.; peck, 75 cts.
x RAWSON’S CATALOGUE OF VEGETABLE SEEDS. 31
PARSNIP.
[Panais, FR. Pastinake, GER. Chirivia, SP.]
One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill. Five pounds required for one
acre.
If by mail, in quantities of 8 ounces and upwards, postage must be added
at the rate of 8 cts. per pound.
CULTURE. — Sow as early in the spring as the weather will permit, in
drills fifteen inches apart, covering the seed one half of an inch deep.
When well up, thin out to five or six inches apart in the rows. Parsnips
F e i are improved
by frost; and
it is a usual
custom to take
up in the falla
certain. quan-
tity for winter
use, leaving
the rest in the
ground until
spring, to be
du as re-
quired. Aside
from the value
of the parsnip
asa table vege.
table, it is also
one of the best
roots for culti-
vation forfarm
purposes, fur-
nishing a very
nourishing
food, particu-
larly adapted
to and relished
by dairy
Short Round
French (see
cut). — The
earliest va-
SHORT ROUND
i Hikes FRENCH. riety. Per
MP. GUERNSEY pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10
PARSNIP. cts,; 1-4 1b., 20 cts.;
lb., 60 cts.
Arlington Long Smooth (see cut). — Very smooth
and true, unsurpassed for market or exhibi-
tion purposes, and the best for general crop.
Per pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 1-4 lb., 30 cts.; lb.,
$1.00.
Improved Guernsey (Improved Half-Long) (see cut). —
A greatly improved and wonderfully fine strain
of Guernsey Parsnip, of which our customers
are unanimous in praising the fine quality. The
fe roots do not grow so long as the Hollow Crown,
ARLINGTON but are of greater diameter and more easily
LONG SMOOTH. gathered. It is a very heavy cropper. The roots
are very smooth, the flesh is fine grained and of
anost excellent quality. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 1-4 lb., 20 cts-;
1b., 60 cts.
We make a specialty of Parsnip seed, growing the Long Smooth on
Our Own Farms. Market Gardeners and others who have grown our
seed pronounce it the best strain i existence.
Imp. Hollow Crown. — Roots medium length with a small tap root.
Grows mostly below the surface, has a very smooth, clear skin, and is
easily distinguished by the leaves arising from a depression on top of
crown or root. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 1-4 Ib., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
PEPPERS.
[Piment, FR. Spanish Pfeffer, GER. Pimiento, SP.)
One ounce will produce 2,000 plants.
If by mail, in quantities of 8 ounces and upwards, postage \must be
added at the rate of 8 cts. per pound.
CuLTURE. — Sow early in April in the hot-bed, and transplant into the
open ground when the weather is warm and
settled. The plants should be set in warm,
mellow soil, in drills three feet apart, and
about two feet apart in the drill; or the seed
may be sown at once into the open ground
when all danger from frost is past, and
thinned to the Same distance as above. The
pepper is much used in pickles, and is very
extensively cultivated.
Cayenne (true). — Pods small, cone shaped,
red, intensely acrid. Used for pickles,
and for making pepper sauce. Per pkt.,
10 cts.; 02., 35 cts.
Cherry Red.—A_ small, smooth, round vari-
ety, of dwarf growth. Fruit at maturity
of a deep, rich, glossy scarlet color. Per
pkt., 5 cts.; 02., 25 cts.
Larze Bell, or Bull Nose (see cut). —A very tii
large sort, of inverted bell shape, suitable Ha
for filline or for a mixed pickle. Flesh ;
WSs
\ N
A ms
Mia.
NG
lh (ll
thick, hard, and less pungent than LARGE BELL, OR BULL NOSE.
most other sorts, and one of the earli-
est varieties. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; 1-4 lb., 75 cts.
Red Cluster (see cut). —‘‘ A sport of the Chili Pepper, which it resembles;
the leaves and fruits, however, are smaller. The latter are curiously
crowded together
on the top of each
pranch. They are
rather thin, and of
avery conspicuous
coral- red color;
very pungent.”
Per pkt., 5 cts.;
oz., 30 cts, ; 1-4 lb.,
$1.00.
Golden Dawn (see cut).
—In color this isa
bright golden-yel-
low, and in pro-
ductiveness it is
said to surpass any
other variety. It
is entirely free
from fiery flavor.
Per pkt., 10 cts.;
0z., 25 cts.; 1-4 1b.,
75 cts.
Oxheart. —Medium
sized, heart
shaped, produc-
tive, piquant, excellent for pickles. Per pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; 1-4
1b., 75 cts.
Dwarf Early Squash (see cut).—
GOLDEN DAWN PEPPER.
This is remarkable for its handsome appear-
ance and thickness of the flesh,
being much thicker than any of
the old varieties. The fruit is also
smoother, more round, and milder in
flavor. The plants are dwarfed in
growth, and mature fruits ready for
Market decidedly earlier than the old
Red Squash Pepper. This variety is
used extensively in the vicinity of
Boston. Our stock has been selected
with a great deal of care, and we be-
lieve is unexcelled. Per pkt., 5 cts.;
0z., 30 cts.; 1-4 lb., $1.00.
Sweet Mountain.— Plants very vigorous
and productive, growing upright, with
moderately large leaves. Fruit very
large, long, often eight inches or more
in length, by two or three in diameter.
Very smooth and handsome, being,
when green, of a bright, deep green
color, entirely free from any purple tinge, and when mature, of a
rich red. Flesh very thick, sweet, and mild flavored. Per pkt., 5 cts.;
0z., 25 Cts.; 1-4 1b., 75 cts.
Ruby King Pepper (sce cut).
— Remarkably mild and
pleasant to the taste.
In this respect un-
equalled by any other
red pepper. They ordi-
narily grow four and a
half to six inches long
by three and a half to
four and a fourth inches
through. So mild and
pleasant is their flavor,
that they can even be
sliced and eaten with
pepper and vinegar (like
tomatoes or cucumbers),
and make a very pleas-
ant and appetizing salad.
The plant is of sturdy,
bushy habit, and each
plant produces from
eight to sixteen large,
handsome fruits. Per
DWARF FARLY SQUASH PEPPER.
pkt., 10 cts.; 1-2 02., 20 cts. ; 0z., 35 cts.; 2 0z., 60 cts.; 1-4 Ib., $1.00;
Ib., $3.00.
Co
bo
RAWSON S CATALOGUE OF VEGETABLE SEEDS.
PEPPERS — Continued.
st of all the varieties. The flesh is sweet, mild,
and pleasant. Per
5 cts.; 0Z., 25
-41b., 75 (oe
2.50
Ib., $2.50.
Coral Gem Bouquet
(see cut).—Is the
finest of the small-
sized varieties. Its
beautiful little
pods of shining
red color are so
thickly set as to
give it the appear-
ance of a bouquet
of corals, hence
its name. Besides
its great beauty,
it serves the house-
keeper in a most
convenient way
when pods are
wanted for season-
El ing. In the open
ground the plants
—————— 3 grow to a height
CoRAL GEM BouQquET PEPPER. of twenty-four to
thirty inches, so
densely set with pods as to bend its branches down. Per pkt., 10 cts.;
0z., 50 cts. .
POTATOES.
[Pomme de Terre, FR. Kartojffel, GER. Potata, SP.)
(Prices subject to variations of the market.)
CULTURE. —In order to have the best success in growing potatoes,
and to secure healthy, vigorous growth and a crop free from rot, it is
necessary to plant as early as the ground can be made ready. Select a rich
soil, and plant in rows three feet apart, and the sets one foot in the rows.
To kill the young weeds, run a light steel-tooth harrow-over the field
lengthwise of the rows. This will allow the crop to get the start of the
weeds, besides breaking up alllumps and levelling the ground ready for
the enltivator. If wood ashes and plaster can be procured, sow a good
dressing over the field after the potatoes areup. If a very early crop is
desired, it will be necessary to sprout the potatoes before planting. Cut
the potatoes into pieces of any size desirable, and place in a warm, light
room from four to six weeks before required for planting in the open
ground. During this time shoots will start out strong and vigorous, so
that as soon as planted, they will send out roots and grow much more
rapidly than those treated in the ordinary way. Another method is to
place the sets in a hot-bed two weeks before they are wanted, and then
lift carefully and set out on fresh horse-dung, so that the heat will cause
them to start at once. If the Colorado potato-beetle makes its appearance,
the vines must be dusted with Paris green, mixed with about eighty parts
of plaster; or, what is better, mix the Paris greenin water, one small
tablespoonful to a pail, and apply with a small brush or broom. Take care
to stir the mixture often, or else the Paris green will settle to the bottom.
Two or three applications during the season will usually suffice to clear off
all the beetles.
Bliss Triumph (see cvt).
— This extra early
variety is very at-
tractive in appear-
ance, of excellent
flavor, and very pro-
ductive. The color
isred. It is very ex-
tensively grown in
the Southern States.
Per peck, 60 cts.;
bush., $2.00.
Early Northerner. —
This new variety is
a good addition to
the standard’ early
varieties, and is a
seedling from the
Early Rose, which
it “resembles in
shape and color. It
-
being of strong,
vigorous habit of
growth, fine eating
quality, and so
BLiss TRIUMPH POTATO.
great a yielder, we
feel confident of its becoming a leading variety.
bush., $2.00. i
Per peck, 60 cts.;
Beauty of Hebron (see
cut).—An early rapid
growing variety,
earlier than the Ear-
ly Rose and excelling
it from twenty-five
to forty per cent in
yield. Skin smooth,
slightly tinged with
pink about the eyes,
but becoming pure
white during the
winter. Very pro-
lific, excellent quali-
~ ty, and good keepers
Per peck, 60 cts.;
bush., $2.00.
epenas ia
BRAUTY OF HEBRON POTATO.
New Queen.—This variety resembles the Beauty of Hebron and is fully
as eariy. Exceedingly large yielder. ‘Tubers will not grow strong in
winter like some other varieties. Per peck, 60 cts.; bush., >2.0U.
Pearl of Savoy (sce cut).—
This choice early po-
tato originated in
Vermont, and has
always been a fayo-
rite with market
gardeners. Itis the
result of a hybridiza-
tion of the two favo-
rite sorts — Clark’s
No. 1 and Extra Ear-
ly Vermont. Itisan
improvement over
either sort. The
tubers are oblong,
fair, and of large
size, and the flesh is
of the most beauti-
ful pearl white and
very mealy. It has
yery hardy and vigorous habits and is exempt from disease. Earlier
than the Early Rose and a heavier cropper.
Early Rose (see cut).— The pioneer of all the improved varieties, and still
highly esteemed. Per peck, 60 cts., bush., $2.00.
E Early Sunrise. — Early,
and of. good quality.
Tubers oblong, large,
uniform, solid, and
handsome. Flesh
white, fine grained
and dry, vines strong
and vigorous, keeps
well. Per peck, 60
cts.; bush., $2.00.
Clark’s No. 1.— A highly
esteemed variety; re-
sembles Early Rose.
Per peck, 60 cts.;
bush., $2.00.
Early Puritan. — This new
variety originated
with Mr. E. L. Coy,
of Washington
County, N. Y., originator of the well-known and popular Early
Beauty of Hebron. Mr. Coy says his Early Puritan far excels the
Beauty of Hebron in productiveness and quality, which indeed is say-
ing a great deal in its favor. The skin and ilesh are yery white. It
cooks dry and mealy, even when half grown. It ripens with the Early
Rose, and greatly exceeds it in productiveness. {Vines grow strong, fast,
and vigorous, standing up firm as atree. Per peck, 60 cts.: bush., $2.00.
The Polaris. — This potato originated in Northern Vermont. It is of long,
oval shape and creamy white in color, cooking as white as the finest
flour; is hardy, prolific, handsome, early, and a good keeper. With the
originator it has yielded at the rate of 600 bushels per acre. It has
made for itself a wonderful record during the past few years wherever
rown. Per peck, 60 cts.; bush., $2.00.
Dakota Red.— This variety is a big yielder, capturing the Third American
Agriculturalist Prize, with a yield of 744 bushels, twenty-six pounds, in
1890. It isa dark red potato, eyes dented. Cooks dry and mealy. The
tops are vigorous growers. Per peck, 60 cts.; bush., $2.00.
Rural New Yorker. — This grand variety originated on the experimental
grounds of the Rural New Yorker, where more than 500 varieties have
been tested in the past few years. It has been tried there and elsewhere,
by experienced growers, and critically watched for weak points, and so
far may well lay claim to being a perfect potato. It is most distinct in
appearance, and could readily be distinguished among a hundred other
varieties. Very large and smooth, with few and shallow eyes. In
form oblong, inclined to round. Skin and flesh white. Of superior
quality, cooking dry and floury. The vines are very strong; and the
yield of handsome tubers, of great uniformity of size, is unusually large.
Per peck, 60 cts., bush., $2.00,
PEARL OF SAvoy POTATO.
NAY
Ni
EARLY ROSE POTATO.
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LADY FINGER POTATO.
Lady Finger Potato (sce cvt).— Although this variety has been in cultiva-
tion in certain sections of the country for many years, 1t is compara-
tively but little known in others. To those who are acquainted with it,
it is unnecessary to say anything in its favor, but to those who have not
tested a baked “ Lady Finger,” we would say that they have arich treat
in store for them if they will test this variety. No other variety can
approach it in quality and delicate flavor when properly baked. It is
very prolific and quite free from disease. Three pounds, by mail, $1.00;
peck, 60 cts. ; bush., $2.00.
Late Beauty of Hebron. — Remarkably productive, skin and flesh white,
table properties good. Per peck, 60 cts.; bush., $2.00..
Any other varieties wanted, that are not mentioned in the above list,
will be furnished at market prices.
RAWSON’S CATALOGUE OF VEGETABLE SEEDS. 33
PUMPKIN.
[Potiron, FR. Kurbis, GER. Calabaza, SP.|
One pound will plant from 200 to 300 hills.
If by mail, in quantities of 8 ounces and upwards, postage must be
added at the rate of 8 cts. per pound.
CULTURE. — The common practice is to drop two or three seeds into
: every third or fourth
hill in the corn-field;
but if cultivated on
a large scale the seed
may be sown in hills,
eight feet apart each
way, four plants to
each hill, and other-
wise treated in the’
same manner as rec-
ommended for melons
or cucumbers.
Small Sugar (see cut).
— This is very
handsome and pro-
lific, of small size,
the pumpkins
averaging about
ten inches in di-
ameter. The skin
is a deep orange-
yellow. It is fine
grained, sweet,
and an excellent
keeper. Per pkt.,
5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.;
1-4 lb., 20 cts.; 1b.,
hs Neg 50 cts.
Nantucket Sugar.— This great pie pumpkin is comparatively unknown
outside of a few Eastern States, where it is used exclusively in
making the celebrated Yankee Pumpkin Pies. The skin is very dark
gréen, almost black, flesh
thick, and of a rich orange-
yellow. They weigh from
twelve to fifteen pounds, and
will keep for a year. Per
pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 1-4 1b.,
25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Connecticut Field (see cut). — A
large yellow variety, the best
for field culture. Per pkt.,5
cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 1-4 lb., 15
ets.; lb., 35 ets.
Large Tours, or Mammoth. —Very
productive, large size, often
weighing 100 to 150 pounds.
Per pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.;
1-4 Ib., 25 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Large Cheese. — Hardy, produc-
tive, and superior in all re-
spects to most of the field-
grown sorts. Of fine grain
and excellent flavor. Per
SMALL SUGAR PUMPKIN.
pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 1-4 CONNECTICUT FIELD PUMPKIN.
b., 25 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Everybody is well
pleased with this Knife.
HUMPHREY'S {t is thin, and will cut
one, two, or three eyes in
a piece easier, better, and
faster than in any other
way. Give it a fair trial,
and if not satisfied it will
pay you to cut your pota-
toes with it, return it to
us, and “we will refund
your money.
Price (postpaid), 35
ets.; by express (not paid),
30 cts. wee
RADISH.
[Radis, Rave, Petite Rave, Pr. Rettig, Radies, GER. Rabano, SP.|
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POTATO KNIFE.
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill.
Tf by mail, in quantities of 8 ounces and upwards, postage nvust be
added at the rate of 8 cts. per pound.
CuLTuURE.— The soil for radishes should be very rich, light, and mel-
low, well broken by digging, as their tender and mild qualities depend
much upon their rapid growth. For very early use, sow in gentle hot-beds
in February, and in the open air as Soon as the ground can be worked, at
intervals of ten or twelve days for a succession, as long as they may be
wanted. The winter varieties should be sown in August, and lifted before
severe frost, and stored in the cellar. Nearly all radishes are a short crop
this season. -
Rawson’s Scarlet Globe. —It is of globular shape, of a brilliant red color,
and has a very short top. In flavor it is all that can be desired, and
the flesh is tender and crisp. Excellent for forcing. Crop a failure.
Ne Plus Ultra.— This new German variety is pronounced to be the eariest
of all radishes for forcing, being fit for table in three weeks. Roots
round and bright scarlet. Flesh tender and delicate. Produces but
few small leaves. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 1-4 1b., 30 cts. lb., $1.00.
Earliest Scarlet Erfurt (see cut).— Next to our strain of Scarlet Globe we
consider this the best for market gardeners, and is one of the earliest.
Short leaved, excellent for forcing. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 1-4
lIb., 30 cts.; 1b., $1.00.
Early Purple Turnip. — Color deep purple, very early, and of fine flavor.
Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 ets.; 1-4 1b., 30 ets.; lb., $1.00.
Early Scarlet Turnip (see cut). —Small top, quick growth, mild and crisp,
excellent for forcing. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 1-4 Ib., 30 cts.; 1b.,
$1.00.
EARLY SCARLET TURNIP
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ARLINGTON LONG SCARLET.
Early Scarlet Turnip, White Tip (see cwt). — Resembles the above, except it
is a very deep scarlet with white tip. Excellent for forcing; very hand-
some. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 1-41b., 30 ets.; 1b., $1.00.
French Breakfast (see cut).— A very popular, quick-growing variety; the
best for forcing. It is of oval form; color scarlet, tipped with white,
making it quiteornamentalin appearance. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.;
1-4 1b., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00.
White Turnip. —Like the scarlet in shape, but in color pure white.
pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 1-4 1b., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00.
Olive-Shaped Scarlet. — A very early and handsome variety, of a lively rose
color, and oblong in shape. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 1-4 1b., 30 ets.;
Ib., $1.00.
Early Short Top Long Scarlet.— When pure and true it has a bright
scarlet root anda very small top. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 1-4 1b.,
DDI CUSsEw Ls cOKGUSi
Wood’s Early Frame.—Similar to Long Searlet, but does not grow quite
as long; of more brilliant color; excellent for forcing, Per pkt.,.5 cts.
0z., 10 cts.: 1-41b., 30 ets.; Ib., $1.00.
Arlington Long Searlet (sée cut).— This strain of Long Scarlet is the same
as we have had for the past six years. It is grown entirely away from
all other seed, and the roots, when transplanted, are carefully selected ;
and our inereasing sales each year prove to us, beyond a doubt, that
there is no superior strain of Long Scarlet Radish than the one we
offer.. It is a favorite in Boston market, on account of its beautiful
appearance and fine flavor. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 1-4 1b., 30 ets.;
Ib., $1.00.
Chartier, or Shepherd Radish. — A variety of the Long Scarlet, originated
in Western Pennsylvania. It is exceedingly handsome and attractive,
being of a deep crimson color at the top, and blending off to almost
white at the bottom. Itis very tender, and remains so for a long time
after attaining its growth, an important feature to the market or
family gardener. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 1-4 lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00.
Rose-Colored China Winter. — Form rather conical and very smooth. Of a
lively rose color, flesh firm and pungent. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts,;
1-4 lb., 30 ets.; 1b., $1.00.
California Mammoth White Winter. — Introduced into California by the
Per
’
Chinese. It grows to a Jarge size. Flesh white, firm, and of good —
flavor. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 1-4 1b., 30 cts.; 1b., $1.00.
34 RAWSON’S CATALOGUE-OF VEGETABLE SEEDS.
RADISH — Continued.
White Giant Stuttgart, Summer (sce cut).— Very early and remarkable
for its quick growth. In five to eight weeks after being sown it will
produce roots as large as a
purple winter radish, and_ of
most excellent quality. Per
pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14
lb., 30 ets.; lb., $1.00.
Spanish Winter, Long Black. — Of
very large size and firm texture.
Store in sand in the cellar for
winter use. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 0z.,
10 cts.; 1-4 Ib., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00.
Spanish Winter, Round Black. —
Similar to the aboye except in
form. Per pkt.,5 cts. ; 0z., 10 cts.;
1-4 lb., 30 ets. ; 1b., $1.00.
RHUBARB.
CULTURE. — Rhubarb — succeeds
best in deep, somewhat retentive
soil. It may be propagated by seeds,
but is usually grown from roots. But
whether grown from seed or roots, a
deep, rich soil, trenched to the depth
of two or three feet, is required to
insure the full development of the
leaf stalks. Sow the seed in April in
drills, and when the plants are of
fair size, thin to nine inches apart in
the drill. In the fall following, or
the next spring, the plants will be
large enough to transplant into rows
three feet apart, setting them the
same distance apart in the rows.
When grown from roots, they are
usually set in the spring, and some-
times in the fall. Either spring or
fall will do, but the spring is con
sidered best.
Linnzus. — One of the best sorts for
family use. Skin thin, very early
and productive. Per pkt., 5 cts.;
oz., 25 ets.; Ib., $2.00.
Victoria. — Leaves large, skin rather
thick, more acid than the above, but more productive Cultivated
largely for market. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; lb., $2.00.
RHUBARB ROOTS. (See page 41.)
SALSIFY, or OYSTER
PLANT.
[Salsifis, FR. Bocksbart, GER.
vegetal, SP.)
One ounce will sow fifty feet of drill.
If by mail, in quantities of 8 ounces and
upwards, postage must be added at
the rate of 8 cts. per pound.
__ CULTURE. — Sow the seed in light, deep
soil, early in spring, in drills twelve inches
apart and one inch deep, thinning out the
young plants to four or five inches. The
roots will be ready for use in October, when
a supply should be taken up and stored like
carrots. Those remaining will suffer no in-
jury by being left in the ground till spring,
but should be dug up before commencing
their growth.
Sandwich Island Mammoth (see cut). — An
excellent variety. Very smooth, fine
quality, white, and grows double the size
of the Long White. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 0z.,
20 cts.; 14 ]b., 40 cts.; ]b., $1.50.
SPINACH.
[Zpinard, FR. Spinat,GER. Espinaca, SP.)
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill;
ten pounds for one acre.
If by mail, in quantities of 8 ounces and
upwards, postage must be added at
the rate of 8 cts. per pound.
CULTURE. — Spinach will succeed well in
any good garden soil. For spring use, sow
the seed in August or September, and cover
with some coarse litter during the winter. If
wanted for summery and fall, Sow early in the
spring at intervals of two or three weeks, as
the crop is needed. Spinach, as all know,
furnishes us with one of the best as well as
WHITE GIANT STUTTGART,
SUMMER RADISH.
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one of the most healthful of spring greens. MOTH.
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It will be sent one year to any one ordering seeds or plants from this cata-
logne to the amount of $1.00 or over. provided you have not taken advantage of
any other special offer in this catalogue. =
Be sure and say you want it.
Bawson’s Round Thick-Leaf (sce eut).—The popular market yariety in
Produces large, thick, dark green leaves
the vicinity of Boston.
somewhat
- erumpled,
and possesses
the valuable
quality of
standing a
long time.
Good either
for spring or
fall sowing.
‘Pere pK.) 1D.
Ctses) Oz-50) 10
cts.; 14 lb.,
LOMICUSS eel D5
25 cts.
‘Arlington Point-
ed Leaf.— A
hardy, large-
growing va
riety. Used
quite exten-
Sively by our
Arlington gardeners for fall sowing. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,10 cts.; 14
lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Long Standing (see cut). — Excellent for spring sowing, as it will stand two
weeks longer than the old Round Leaf without going to seed, but does
not mature as early by ten days as Rawson’s Round Thick-Leat. Per
pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 1-4 1b., 15 ets.; 1b., 35 cts.
New Zealand. — This plant
Frows very large and
uxuriant in warm,
rich soil, and produces
a large quantity of
leaves. during sum-
mer. The plants
should stand two or
three feet apart. Per
pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.;
14 Ib., 30 cts.; Ib.,
$1.00.
Prickly, or Fall. — Prickly
seeded, with triangu-
lar, oblong, or arrow-
shaped leaves. Mostly
employed for fall sow-
ing. Per pkt., 5 cts.:
oz., 10 cts.: 1-4 Ib., 15
cts.; 1b., 35 cts.
Sayoy-Leaved.— One of the best market varieties. Productive, hardy,
tender, and well flavored. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 1-4 lb., 15 cts.;
1b., 35 cts,
RAwWson’s ROUND THICK-LEAF SPINACH.
LONG STANDING SPINACH.
SQUASH.
[Courge, Fr. Kurbiss, GER. Calabazo tontanero, SP }
One ounce Early will plant fifty hills; one ounce Marrow twenty
hills. Four to six pounds will be required per acre.
If by mail, in quantities of 8 ounces and upwards, postage must be
added at the rate of 8 cts. per pound.
CuLTURE. — The squash is a tender annual, and should not be planted
until all danger from frost is past, and the ground is warm and settled; as,
aside from the tender nature of the plant, the seed is hable to rot in damp,
cool weather. The hills should be nine feet apart each way, and thoroughly
manured. Slightly elevate them, and on this place seven or eight seeds,
so as to have plenty for the bugs. The bush varieties, such as Summer
Crookneck, White Bush Scallop, ete., may be planted a little nearer
together. Press the seeds down firmly before covering, and coyer early
planted ones one inch deep, and late one and one-half inches. Ground
plaster is about as good an article as has yet been found for keeping off
the bugs.
Arlington Summer
Crookneck (sce
eut). — Known in
some localities as
“Mammoth or
Giant Crookneck.”
Originated in Ar-
lington, and al-
though larger than
the ordinary crook-
neck, it is earlier,
grows from fifteen
to eighteen inches
long, and of the
finest quality. Their handsome appearance commands an extra price
on the market, Arlington Grown Seed. Per pkt.,5 cts; oz., 15 cts.;
1-4 Ib., 40 cts.; Lb., $1.25.
ARLINGTON SUMMER CROOKNECK SQUASH.
Arlingten White Bush Scalloped
(see cut). — Originated in Ar-
lington from a selection of the
old sort, which it resembles
with the exception of being
larger in size and equally as
early. Arlington Grown Seed.
Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15cts.: 1-4
Ib., 40 cts.; 1b., $1.25
Early Summer Crookneck.—A
small, crooknecked summer
squash. Skin bright yellow,
covered with warty excres-
cences. Very early and quite
productive. Per pkt., 5 cts.;
0z., 10 cts.; 1-4 1b., 20 cts.; lb.,
60 cts. .
ARLINGTON WHITE BUSH SCALLOPED.
RAWSON’S CATALOGUE
4
OF VEGETABLE SEEDS. bs)
Early White Bush Scalloped. — This is the well-known white patty-pan
squash. Matures the earliest of any, very productive, light cream
color,and scalloped shaped. Perpkt., 5cts.: 0z.,10 cts., 1-4 Ib., 20 cts. ;
lb., 60 cts.
Butman. — Has athick shell, and is thick meated. Dry, sweet, and deli-
cious. In its prime from October to January. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10
cts., 1-41b., 25 cts.; lb., 80 cts.
Essex Hybrid (see cut). —
Distinct in appear-
anee, of a short,
cylindrical — shape,
haying on the blos-
som end asmall cap-
Shaped _ enlarge-
ment. The flesh is
dry, sweet, and thick
and of a bright or-
ange color, while its
keeping qualities
are admirable.
Those desiring a
dry squash should
grow Hssex Hybrid:
Per pkt., 5 cts.; 02z.,
10 cts.; 14 lb., 25
cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Boston Marrow.— A fall
and winter variety.
Of oval form. Skin
* thin. When ripe,
bright orange mot-
tled with light cream
color. Flesh rich
salmon yellow, very
dry, fine grained, and
for sweetness and excellence unsurpassed, but not as dry as the} Hub-
bard. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts; 1-4 lb , 25 ets.; lb., 75 cts.
Hubbard (see cut). —More largely grown as a late sort than any other
: squash. Itisof
ESsEX HYBRID SQUASH.
large size,
often weighing
nine to twen-
ty-five pounds.
Color bluish
green, occa-
Sionally
marked with
brownish _ or-
ange or yellow.
Flesh fine
grained, dry,
and excellent
flavor. It can
be had in use
from Septem
ber to May.
Per pkt. 5 cts. ;
0z., 10 cts.; 1-4
Ib., 25 cts.; Ib.,
75 cts.
Perfect Gem. — Ex-
cellent both as
a Summer and
winter squash.
Of a creamy-
white color.
Thin. skinned,
with fine-grained, sweet, deliciously flavored flesh. Per pkt., 5 cts.;
02z., 10 cts.; 1-4 lb., 25 cts.; Ib., 80 cts.
Turban, or Turk’s Cap.—A most excellent late table variety. Flesh
orange-yellow, thick, fine grained, sugary, and well flavored. Per
pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 1-4 Ib., 25 cts.; Ib., 75 cts.
Marblehead (see cwt). —Flesh lighter in color than the Hubbard, while its
combination of sweetness, dryness, and delicious flavor is something
really remarkable. Per pkt.,5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 1-4 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75
cts.
HUBBARD SQUASH.
Canada Crookneck (True).— A small, early variety of the Winter Crook-
neck. One of the best for keeping. Will often keep good until the
crop 1s gathered the following year. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 1-4
lb., 25 ets.; Ib., 80 ets.
Fall or Winter Crookneck. — Neck long and solid. Color pale yellow,
Seemnes Striped. Per pkt.. 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 14 Ib., 25 cts.; lb.,
cts.
Early Prolific, or Orange Marrow (see cut). — There is no variety for fall and
winter that can compete =
with this m earliness
and productiveness, the
two most important
features for the market
gardener; while its at-
tractive color — brilliant
orange-red — good cook-
ing and keeping qual-
ities, make it popular
with the consumer. Per
pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.;
1-4 1b.,25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Cocoanut, —A handsome
little squash. Very pro-
lific, and excellent for
table use. Color a
creamy-yellow, except
at the bottom, where it
is of a rich, green hue.
Flesh fine grained, and
solid. Per pkt., 5 cts.;
oz., 10 cts.; 1-4 Ib., 30
cts.
Fordhook. — The flesh is dry and sweet, and one of the best in quality.
Placed ina cool, dry room, it keeps in perfect condition throughout
the winter and spring until late in June, when summer squashes are
ready. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 1-4 Ib., 40 cts. 3 Ib., $1.25.
Mammoth Chili (see cut).— This is the “Jumbo” of the Squash Family, and
all the so-called mammoth squashes of different names owe their ca-
pacity for large
growth to this
parent variety.
The form is round,
flattened at both
stem and blossom
end. The outer
eolor is a rich
orange - yellow.
The skin is quite
smooth, with wide
fissures. The flesh
is very thick and
of a rich yellow
color. The quality
is good and very
nutritious. They
are most profitable
to grow tor stock
feeding. They
keep well through-
out the entire win-
ter. The largest
squash on record
was raised by Mr.
Charles Hewitt, of
Lunenburg, Nova
. Scotia, and at-
tained the enor
mous weight of 292
pounds, winning
Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts. ;
EARLY PROLIFIC, OR ORANGE MARROW.
MAMMOTH CHILI SQUASH.
first prize at the Dominion Exhibition.
1-4 lb., 50 cts.; 1b., $1.50.
Pike’s Peak, or Sibley. — In form this differs from all others, having the
stem at the large end. The seed also is of a peculiar shape and color.
The shell is pale green, very hard and flinty, being at the same time
so very thin and smooth as to occasion the least possible waste. The
fiesh is solid, thick, a vivid brilliant orange in color. The vine is re-
markably vigorous, and ripens its fruit simultaneously with the
Hubbard, though the quality is considerably improved by being
housed a few weeks. It will keep in a good, dry cellar perfectly
sound until the last of March, improving in flavor and quality. Per
pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 1-41b., 25 cts.: Jb., 75 cts.
Bay. State Squash (see
cut). — The chief
points of excellence
in this variety are
its extreme solidity,
heavy weight, fine-
ness and dryness of
grain, and sweetness
of flavor. It is also
a trifle earlier than
the Hybrid, and has
an extremely hard
shell, giving assur-
ance of being an ex-
cellent keeper. The
shell being green,
renders it espe-
cially valuable in
markets where the
demand is for a
green winter squash.
The flesh, however,
is of a bright golden-
yellow, and very fine
flavored. In _ pro-
ductiveness it fully
equals, if not excels,
the Hybrid. It is
also very uniform in
shape and size,
averaging in weight about ten or twelve pounds each. Per pkt.,
5 ets.; 0z., 10 ets.; 14 1b., 25 ets.; Ib., 75 cts.
Bay SratTre SQuAsH.
5 RAWSON’S CATALOGUE
TOMATO.
[Tomate, FR. “Liebesapfel, Ger. Tomates, SP.]
One ounce will produce about 1,200 plants.
If by mail, in quantities of 8 ounces and wpwards, postage must be
added at the rate of 8 cts. per pound.
CULTURE. — The tomato is raised from seed, which should be sown in
the hot-bed about February 20, and continuous sowimgs made until April
1, according as the plants are wanted for use. When the plants are about
two inches high, transplant to four inches apart; and after three or four
weeks transplant from the hot-bed into a cold frame, setting the plants
eight inches apart each way. (A cold-frame is simply a low wooden frame
covered with glass, used to protect such plants as are not sufficiently
hardy to withstand our winters.) Keep the plants cool, so as tomake them
stocky. Set out in the open ground about June 1, in well-enriched soil,
setting the plants five feet apart each way.
Atlantic Prize (see
cut). — This to-
mato 1s the re-
sult of many
years’ careful
selection by
one of the
most success-
ful tomato
growers of At-
Jantic County,
New Jersey,
who has for a
few years past
shipped to New
York and Phil-
adelphia mar-
kets fine large
tomatoes fully
two weeks
ahead of all
competitors,
being the first
northern fruit
that has
reached those
markets. The
vineS grow
strong, stiff,
e and very rap-
idly, setting the crown fruit when quite young, the buds appearing
before the plant is four inches high. The fruit is borne in immense
clusters, each vine producing from sixty to eighty large. perfect fruits,
very solid and of the finest quality, being unusually free from core and
seeds. Another great feature, besides extreme earliness, about this
tomato, and one which must proye of great advantage to all tomato
growers and market gardeners, is that when first fruiting it ripens
more evenly and abundantly than any other tomato grown. Per pkt.,
10 ets.; 0z., 25 cts.; 1-4 lb., 75 cts.
Lorillard (see
eut) —Jobhn
G. Gardi-
ner, the
originator ,
Says: “It
sets freely
with four
and five
fruits to a
bunch, all
equal ane
of good
size: and
the color,
which is
vermilio n -
scarlet,
gives. it
great value
The shape
isa plumpy
round, not
quite so
flat as that
of Perfection, smooth ana clean cut, and when very far advanced in
maturity takes on a bluish tint. Asa yariety for forcing under glass,
it is without a rival in the important features of prolificacy, color,
flavor, and solidity. Last winter I grew, from 300 ten-inch pots, each
containing one gallon of pure loam, 7,500 pounds of fruit, being an
average of twenty-five pounds to a plant, all of tine marketable size,
firm and handsome.” Per pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; 1-4 lb., 75 cts.
The Volunteer. —One of the earliest. Large size, averaging six to ten
ounces. Round, very smooth, and perfect in forzh, color bright red.
No core, very early, and when first fruiting ripening more abundantly
than any other sort. Quality very superior for table tse and canning
Enormously productive, ripening well to the stem. Per pkt., 10 cts.;
0z., 25 cts.; 1-41b., 75 cts.
Acme. — One of the earliest. Produces an abundance of handsome, medium-
sized fruit, of a dark-red color, slightly tinged with purple. But few
seeds, is free from core, and of delicious flayor. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 0z.,
25 ets.; 1-4 Ib., 75 cts. ; q
Dwarf Champion (see cvf).—In manner of growth it is peculiar, growing
upright, quite dwarf, with firm, short-jointed stem, which makes 1t
self-supporting. The fruit resembles the Acme in color, and is always
smooth and symmetrical inform. Medium in size, and attractive in
appearance. It is also very early. Its upright, compact habit of
growth permits it to be planted closer together than other sorts. Per
pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 1-4 lb., 80 cts.
LORILLARD TOMATO.
OF VEGETABLE SEEDS.
Boston Market. — The old favorite early variety. Color bright red. Deeply
ribbed. Per pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; 1-41b., 75 cts.
Mayflower. — This is one of the earliest large tomatoes. Of splendid shape,
perfectly smooth, of a bright-red color, and ripens uniformly up to the
stem. The flesh is solid, free from seeds, and of a pure, rich flavor. In
productiveness it is unexcelled. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 14 Ib.,
75 cts. ;
Essex Early Hybrid.— Very early; solid, rich flavored; large in size;
grows perfectly smooth; of a bright purplish crimson color, and is
extremely productive. It ripens all over alike, leaving no green spots
around the stem; resembles Acme in color and shape. Per pkt., 5 cts.;
0Z., 25 cts.; 1-4 Ib., 75 cts.
RAWSON’S PURITAN TOMATO.
| Rawson’s Puritan Tomato (see cut). — We believe that this variety.possesses
important advantages over any other, especially for marketing. In
comparative tests it has shown not only a marked vigor of growth and
produetiveness over any of its competitors, but has been entirely free
from disease and ‘“‘leaf curl.” It never cracks, and, being so very firm,
and of that bright scarlet color which marketmen prefer, it has taken
the lead since first offered to this market. Arlington seed. Per pkt.,
10 ets.: oz., 40 cts.; 141b., $1.00.
Livingston’s Beauty. —A popular variety. The color is a glossy crimson,
with a purple tinge. It grows in clusters of jour and five, retaining its
large size late in the season. Very solid, with a tongh skin, making it
very desirable for shipping. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 1-4 1b., 75
cts.
Livingston’s Perfection.—This valuable variety comes from the same
source as the Acme and Paragon. It is shaped like the Acme, larger,
fully as early, perfectly smooth, blood-red in color, very solid, and a
heavy cropper. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 1-4 1b., 75 cts.
MARKET GARDENERS.
- Before making up your order for the coming spring, please take
notice of the colored plate of this catalogue, painted from Jegetables
grown on Our Own Farms, the seed of which we grew ourselves. Are
there not some of these you would like to raise? Our Special price list
to MARKET GARDENERS sent on application.
W. W. RAWSON & CO.
RAWSON S CATALOGUE OF VEGETABLE SEEDS.
37
Livingston’s Favorite. —An early variety. Somewhat smoother than the
Paragon. Does not crack after ripening, 1s of a darker red than the
’Perfection, and is larger than either. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; 1-4
lb., 75 cts.
New Stone. —The fact of this tomato also coming from Mr. Livingston,
the well-known originator of such excellent varieties as the Paragon,
Favorite, Beauty, Acme, and Perfection, is of itself sufficient recom-
mendation to strongly endorse it. In describing it we cannot do better
than to quote the qotowae from Mr. Livingston, who writes: ‘The
New Stone Tomato ripens for main crop; is very large, and of bright
scarlet color; very smooth, with occasionally a specimen very slightly
octagon shaped; ripening evenly to the stem without a crack; exceed-
ingly solid and firm fleshed (as its name indicates); is an excellent
shipper; quality the very best; fine for canning; a good keeper;
without hard core; not subject to rot; its appearance on market re-
markably attractive; a heavy variety; its vines and foliage rank and
robust, heavily loaded with very uniform specimens of fruit.” Per
pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 1-4 1b., 80 cts. f
Trophy. — Fruit yery large, generally smooth and solid, and of fine quality.
Our seed is all Saved from selected specimens. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 25
ets.; 1-41b., 75 cts. ‘
Golden Trophy. —A sport from the well-known Trophy. Of a beautiful
light yeilow, occasionally faintly streaked with red. Per pkt., 5 cts.;
0z., 30 cts.; 1-4 1b., 80 cts. }
Red Cross.— Very highly recommended by many large growers. Very
smooth and even in size. Solid, brilliant crimson color, ripens evenly,
and bears handling equal to any. Our seed was saved from selected
fruit. Per pkt.,5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 1-4 lb., 75 cts.
Paragon. — A second early, large, bright crimson, smooth, solid, of excel-
lent flavor; bears transportation well; very productive; an excellent
market variety.
Per pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; 1-4 1b., 75 cts.
Yellow Plum. —
Shape uniformly
oval, and _ per-
fectly smooth;
color lemon-yel-
low ; used for pre-
serves. Perpkt.,
5 ets.; oz., 25
Z ets.; 1-4 lb., 75
Wy ‘ cts.
ee a \ \ Golden Queen (sce
y : cut).—Of good
size, handsome,
round shape,
very smooth, free
from ridges, and
ripens up evenly.
‘They mature ear-
ly and are very
productive. The
tomatoes are of
good substance,
and excellent for
slicing, the hand-
some yellow
slices making a
beautiful con-
trast in a dish
with red toma-
toes. Perpkt., 10
ets.; 0z., 30 cts. ;
1-4 lb., 80 cts.
Ignotum.— It is large, smooth, heavy, and very solid. Of a deep red hand-
some color. Ripens perfectly up to the stem, and is remarkably free
from cracking or rotting. Flesh is of finest quality, and of a delicious
flavor. It is also very early. Per pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 30 cts.; 1-4 lb.,
80 cts.
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GOLDEN QUEEN TOMATO.
TURNIP.
[Navet, Fr.
One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill.
Rube, Ger. Nabo, Sp.]
Two pounds will sow an acre.
Tf by mail, in quantities of 8 ounces and upwards, postage must be added
at the rate of 8 cts. per pound.
CULTURE. — For early use, sow as
soon as the ground can be worked in
spring, in drills fifteen inches apart,
and thin to eight inches apart as soon
as plants are large enough to handle.
For succession, sow at intervals of a
erops. The sowings should always be
done just before rain, if possible; and
the success of the crop in a great
measure depends upon quick germina-
tion, and a rapid and free growth at
first.
WHITE FLESH VARIETIES.
Extra Early Milan Purple Top.— A new
flat, Strap-leaved variety, with white
flesh. Skin white under ground and
purple-red above. It is two or three
weeks earlier than any other variety.
Crop a failure.
Early Red, or Purple Top Strap-Leaved (see cut).—The most generally
planted variety. It isa quick grower. The flesh is very fine grained and
sweet flavored. The red top of the bulb, which extends down to where
it rests in the soil, adds very much to the appearance of this popular
variety. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 1-41b., 20 cts.; 1b., 50 cts.
EARLY RED, OR PURPLE TOP
STRAP-LEAVED TURNIP.
. lent for the table early in spring.
White Egg (see cut). — Of very rapid growth, ege shaped, with thin, white
skin. Very solid, firm, fine-grained flesh, of sweet, mild Havor. It
grows to a good size, and is excellent either as an early or late
variety. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 14 1b.,
20 ets.; Ib., 50 cts.
White Top Strap Leaf. — Differs from the Red or
Purple Top only in color. Per pkt., 5 cts.;
0z., 10 ets.; 1-4 1b., 20 ets.; 1b., 50 ets.
Sweet German (see cut).—This variety is very
popular in many
sections, notably f
so in the New §&
England States.
It partakes large-
ly of the nature
of the Ruta Baga,
and should be
sown a month
earlier than the
flat turnips. The
flesh is white,
hard, firm, -and
sweet, andit keeps
nearly as well as
the Ruta Baga.
Highly recommended for winter and spring
use. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 1-4 1b., 20
ets.; lb., 50 cts.
Purple Top White Globe (sce cut ).—An early
variety, globe shaped, heavy cropper. In
other respects similar to the Red Top Strap
Leaf. A handsome looking bulb, and is
rapidly taking the lead of all other varieties
of early turnip for market-garden purposes. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10
ets.; 1-41b., 20 cts.; 1b., 50 cts.
YELLOW FLESH VARIETIES. |
Large Yellow Globe. —Handsome, globular shape. Color pale yellow, with
greenish top. One of the best for a general crop, either for table use
or stock. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 1-4 1b., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.
Robertson’s Golden Ball. — The most delicate yellow-fleshed turnip we know
of. Not large, but firm, hard,and of excellent flavor. As a_ table
variety has no superior. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10'cts.; 14 lb., 20 cts.;
1b., 50 cts.
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SWEET GERMAN.
WHItTE EGG TURNIP.
Yellow Aberdeen Purple Top. — Bulb
globular, reddish purple above, and
deep yellow below. Tap root smal).
Flesh pale yellow, tender, sugary,
and solid. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10
cts.; 1-4 1b., 20 cts.; Ib., 50 cts.
Yellow Stone.—Similar in appearance
to the Golden Ball. Splendid for
table, and highly recommended for
feeding stock. Excellent for late
sowing. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 0oz., 10
ets.; 1-41b., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts,
SWEDISH OR RUSSIAN
TURNIP (Ruta Baga).
One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill.
Two pounds will sow an acre.
If by mail, in quantities of 8 ounces
and upwards, postage must be added
at the rate of 8 cents per pound.
CULTURE. —Should be sown from
the 20th of Juneto the middle of July,
in drills two feet apart, and thinned out at the first working to ten inches
between each plant. The flesh is
close grained, very hard, and will
endure a considerable degree of
cold without injury. The roots
are best preserved in a pit or cel-
lar during winter, and are excel-
PuRPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE.
Carter’s Imperial Hardy Swede. —
An English variety, highly
recommended as producing
extraordinary crops. Purple
top, yellow flesh, solid, firm,
sweet, and rich. Per pkt., 5
cts.; 02.,10 cts. ; 1-41b., 20 cts.;
Ib., 50 ets.
tmproved American (Purple Top)
(see cut).—Largely grown
both for table and for stock.
Yellow fiesh, solid, of fine
quality. Keeps well until
summer. Per pkt.,5 cts. ; 0z/,10
cts.; 1-4 lb., 20 cts. ; lb., 50 ets.
Shamrock Yellow Swede.— Simi-
lar to the above except that it
is globe shaped. Per pkt., 5
ets. ; 0z.,10 cts. ; 1-4 1b., 20 cts. ;
lb., 50 ets.
Westbury Swede. — Superior qual-
ity. Yellow, with purple top.
One of the best. Per pkt., 5
cts.; 0z., 10 cts, ; 1-4 1b., 20 cts.
lb., 50 ets, OS
Large White French.—Flesh
white, solid, mild, and sweet.
Excellent for the table, also
for stock. Per pkt., 5 cts. ; 0z.,
10 cts.; 1-4 Ib., 20 cts.; 1b., 60 cts.
IMPROVED AMERICAN RUTA BAGA,
RAWSON’S CATALOGUE
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HERBS, Sweet, Pot and Medicinal.
Angelica, Garden (Archangelica officinalis). Native biennial, at one time
much in request for confectionery and for its supposed medicinal
value. Perpkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.
Anise (Pimpinella anisum). Hardy annual, used for garnishing and
seasoning. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.
Balm (Melissa officinalis). Perennial herb, used as a drink for the sick,
and for culinary purposes. Per pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 30 cts
Basil, Sweet (Ocymum basilicum). Tender annual, must be raised in
gentle heat. Foliage largely used for flavoring. Seeds sown in April,
indoors, in rich, light soil, and in beds in June. Per pkt., 10 cts.;
0z., 40 ets.
Bene (Sesamum orientale). Extensively grown in tropical countries for
the oil contained in its seeds. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.
Borage (Sorago officinalis). Leaves used for flavoring, and flowers fur-
nish bee pasture. Per pkt., 5 ets.: oz., 20 cts.
Caraway (Carum carvi). Grown for the seeds, which are used in flavoring.
Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.
Catnip, or Catmint (Nepeta cataria). Used for medicinal purposes. Per
pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum). Young leaves employed in soups and
salads, Seeds are used in confectionery and for flavoring. Per pkt.,
10 cts.; 0z., 30 cts.
Dill (Anethum graveolens).
5 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.
Fennel, Sweet (Anethum foeniculum). Hardy perennial. Leayes used in
fish sauces and for garnishing. Seeds used for flavoring. Per pkt.,
5 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.
Fenugreek (Trigonella fenum Grecum).
Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.
Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger).
10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.
Horehound (Varrubium vulgare). Hardy perennial. The product obtained
by soaking the leaves and tops in boiling water has long been popular
as a medicine for subduing irritating coughs. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz.,
40 cts.
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis). Aromatic evergreen bushy herb. Flowers
and tops used for medicinal purposes. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.
Lavender (Lavendula vera). Hardy perennial. Flower spikes are dried
for their peculiar lasting fragrance. Usually grown for oil largely
used in perfumery. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.
Marjoram, Sweet (Origa num marjorana). MWHardy perennial, cultivated for
use of its leaves, for flavoring and other culinary purposes. Per pkt.,
10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.
Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). Opium, a milky juice is obtained
by making incisions in the capsule. Seeds are used for bird food,
under name of Maw Seed. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.
Pennyroyal (Mentha Pulegium). Hardy perennial, cultivated for the
occasional use of its leaves and tops in culinary preparations, and for
medicinal purposes. Per pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 50 cts.
Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis). Hardy annual.
are usedin soups. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). WHardy evergreen shrub;
used for medicinal purposes. Per pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 30 cts.
Rue (Ruta graveolens). Hardy; leaves emit a powerful odor, and have >n
exceedingly acrid taste. Per pkt.,5 cts.; oz., 20 ets.
Saffron (Carthamus tinctorius). Used in medicine and alsoin dye. Per
pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 20 cts. !
Sage (Salvia officinalis). Most extensively used of all herbs for seasoning.
Per pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.
Summer Savory (Satureja hortensis). Hardy annual. Aromatic tops are
used for culinary purposes. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.
Tansy (Tanacetum vulgaris). A medicinal herb. Curled-leaved variety,
used for garnishing. Per pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 30 cts.
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris). Leaves and tops are used for culinary pur-
poses. Per pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 30 cts.
Wormwood (Ariemisia absinthium). Hardy perennial.
are grown for medicinal use; they are intensely bitter.
cts.; 0Z., 30 cts.
TOBACCO SEED. >
One ounce will sow twenty-five feet square, and produce plants
for one acre.
Seeds may be started in hot-beds, or sown in the open ground as soon
as the ground can be worked, in rich, dry soil; rake off the bed. and sow
broadcast, pressing down firmly and evenly, covering the seed very
slightly; keep free from weeds, and water frequently if the weather is
dry; set out the first of June, three feet apart, in Jand tbat has been
eavily manured. Look out for the tobacco worm, which must be remoyed
as soon as it appears, or it will destroy the crop.
General Grant.—The earliest tobacco in cultivation; produces immense
foliage of fine texture, small veined and very elastic; ripens as far
north as Minnesota. Per pkt., 15 cts..; oz., 30 cts.; 1-41b., $1.00; lb., $3.00,
Connecticut Seed Leaf. —Saved from selected plants. Per pkt., 10 cts.;
oz., 30 cts.; 14 1b., $1.00; 1b., $3.00.
Havana. —Imported seed. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz.,40 cts.; 14 Ib., $1.25; 1b.,
£4.06,
Sumatra.— Leaves large, broad, and of fine texture.
Per pkt,, 15 cts,
Young leaves used for flavoring. Per pkt.,
Used in veterinary practice.
Contains medicinal properties. Per pkt.,
Open flowers dried
foliage
Leaves and tops
Per pkt., 10
Excellent quality.
BIRD SEEDS, Etc.
By mail, 16 cts. per qt., 8 cts. per Ib., additional
variable.
Millet.—Per qt., 10 cts. ; bush, $1.50.
Rape. — Per qt., 15cts.; bush., $3.00.
Rice.—Unhulled. Per qt., 15 cts.;
bush., $3.00.
Sunflower. — Per qt., 15 cts. ; bush.,
$3.00.
FRUIT SEEDS.
By mail, 16c. per qt., 8c. per lb., additional for postage. Prices variable.
Apricot Pits (Armenica vulgaris). — Per 1b., 20 cts.
Apple Seed (Pyrus Malus). — Per lb., 30 cts.; bush., $6.00.
Cherry Mahaleb (Cerasus Mahaleb). — Per \b., 30 cts.
Currant Seed (2iles).— Red and white. Per 0z., 20 ets.; 1b., $1.50.
Peach Pits. — Per lb., 10 cts ; bush., $2.00. eis
Pear Seed (Pyrus communis). — Per 0z., 20 cts. ; Ib., $1.50.
Plum Pits (Prunus communis).— Per 1b., 20 ets.
Quince Seed (Cydonia vulgaris).— Per oz., 20 ets.; 1b., $1.50.
Strawberry Alpine. — Red and white. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 60 cts.
SEEDS FOR HEDGES.
If by mail, in quantities of 4 ounces and upwards, postage must be added
at the rate of 8 cts. per pound.
Barberry (Berberis vulgaris).— Very hardy, producin
hedge, affording ample security against intrusion.
its fruit, which is excellent for preserving. Per oz., 15 cts.; lb., $1.50.
Honey Locust, or Acacia (Three Thorned) (Gleditschia triacanthos).— Very
hardy, and effectual for protection against man or beast. Admirably
adapted for the prairies. Per 1b., 50 cts. %
Osage-Orange (Maclura aurantiacea).— Thirty-three pounds to the bushel.
Per oz., 10 cts.; 1b., 50 cts.; bush., $8.00.
Yellow Locust (Robinia pseudo acacia). — Per oz., 10 cts.; lb., 70 ets.
MISCELLANEOUS FARM SEEDS.
By mail, 15 cts. per qt., 8 ets. per lb., additional for postage.
Broom Corn, Improved Evergreen. — Per qt., 25 ets.; bush.. $4.50.
Broom Corn, Medium.— Grows from three to tive feet hioh. Per qt., 25
cts.; bush., $4.50. = Re:
Kenney’s Early Amber Sugar Cane. —If skilfully handled, it will vield
some twenty or twenty-five bushels of seed, and 150 or more eallons
of.fine syrup per acre. All kinds of farm stock are fond of the seed.
Jor postage. Prices.
Bird Sand. —Per pkg., 10 ets.
Canary.—Per qt.,15 cts.., bush., $3.00.
Cuttle Bone.— Per Ib., 30 cts.
Hemp. — Per qt., 10 cts.; bush.,$2.50.
Lettuce. — Per 0z., 10 cts.; 1b., 50 ets.
Maw. — Per lb., 15 ets.
ga fine, compact
Also yaluable tor
When ground and mixed with bran, it makes a good heavy feed for
horses. Per |b., by mail, 25 cts. When sent by express at purchaser’s
expense, per lb., 15 ets. , 100 Ibs., $6.00. :
Saintom: —Double cutting. Much grown in Europe for soiling. Per Ib.,
cts.
Sunflower, large Russian. — Per qt.. 15 ets.: bush., $3.00.
Flax (Linum usitatissimum). —Sow late enough jn the spring to avoid
frost, and early enough to secure the early rains. A fair averace
quantity of seed to be sown on an acre is one-half bushel, when cul-
tivated for seed if for the fibre a larger quantity should be sown.
Cut before quite ripe, and, if the weather be dry, let it lie in the swath
a few hours, when it should be raked and secured from the weather.
presi early in the fall and in dry weather. Per qt., 25 ets.; bush.,
$4. ,
Soja Hispida (Soja Bean).— Resembling a bean; the haulm is stiff, and the
pods are produced in clusters of from two to five, and contain each
four smooth, oval, nankeen colored seeds. This plant is said to thrive
well in hot and dry weather. Very valuable for the south, for either
man or beast. Per Ib., 15 cts.; per 100 Ibs., $9.00.
Peas (Canada Field).— Valuable for
northern climates, for cattle feed-
ing. Per qt., 15 cts.; per bush.,
$1.50.
Vetches (Spring) (see cut).—Sown
broadcast like wheat or barley,
and sometimes mixed with oats
for soiling. Used in France and
Canada as a substitute for peas.
Also ground up into flour, after
which it is mixed with wheat
flour for making bread. A valu-
able plant. Per qt., 20 cts.; per
bush., $3.50.
Iupins (White). — One of the best
plants known for soiling. It may
be sown from April to July, and
ploughed under when in flower.
‘The seed when burned is excellent
manure for orange and olive trees.
Per lb., 20 cts. ; per 100 1bs., $9.00.
Lupins (Yellow).—Less thrifty than
the white variety, but still having §
an adyantage over it in remaining
green for a longer period. It suc-
ceeds well in the poorest soil, and
many lands formerly poor haye
had their Value greatly enhanced
by ploughing in this Lupin as a
manure. Per lb., 20 cts.,; per 100 Ibs., $8.00.
Kaflir Branching Corn, or Sorzhum.— Non-saccharine, but distinctly dif-
ferent in habit from all others of that class. The plant is low, stocky,
perfectly erect. It does not stool from the root, but branches from the
top joints. The whole stalk, as well as the blades, cures into excellent
fodder, and in all stages of its growth is available for green feed. If
eut down to the ground, two or more shoots spring from the root, and
the growth is thus maintained until checked by frost. Per Ib., 20
ets.; per 100 1bs., $8.00.
VETCHES.
RAWSON’S CATALOGUE OF VEGETABLE SEEDS. og
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BUCKWHEAT.
Japanese (see cut). — Ripens a week earlier
than the Silver HulJ, and yields two
or three times asmuch. This variety
should be largely grown by those
interested in Bee Culture. Per peck,
50 cts.; per bush., $1.75.
Silver Hull.—Light gray color, varying
slightly in shade, and the corners
are much less prominent than in the
ordinary variety, while the husk is
thinner Per peck, 40 cts.; buch.,
$1.50
Common Variety. —'Too well known to
require description; one bushel of
the seed required for an acre. Per
bush., $1.00.
BARLEY.
Common. — Succeeds best on lands more
sandy and lighter than those adapted
to wheat. It is sown in the spring,
and can be grown farther north than
any other grain. Sow from two to
two and a half bushels per acre (48
lbs. to the bushel). Per bush., $1.25.
MILLET.
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SSN Hungarian (Panicwm Germanicum). —
Ay fe Hh : An annual forage plant of great
Up y I< H value. It flourishes during the heat
AY, H} of summer, remaining green when
almost all other vegetation is dried
up. Itis one of the very best plants for green fodder or for ensilaging, and makes hay
of the best quality. Sow broadcast about one bushel of seed per acre, from the middle of
June till the first'‘of August (48 lbs. to the bushel) _ Price variable. Per bush., $1.50
Millet, Common or Italian (Panicwm miliacewm) — Very similar to the preceding. The
flower stem is of a more branching, open appearance. Requires a rather better soil than
Hungarian; cultivation the same (50 lbs. to the bushel). Price variable. Per bush., $1.50.
Golden Millet (German millet). — Grows much taller, and produces larger crops, than either
of the preceding species. It also requires more time to grow, and a good soil. It makes
a very coarse looking, dry fodder, which is readily eaten by live stock. Cultivation the
same as the other millets (50 lbs. tothe bush.) Price variable. Per bush., $2.00.
OATS.
Pringle’s American Triumph OQats./— This variety usually grows to a height of six feet; yet
the straw is so strong and firm that it holds up well, without lodging. The quality and
pr ductiveness of the grain are unexcelled, yielding from fifty to one hundred bushels
i eS \
RINE
teks
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peracre_ Per peck, 30 cts.; bush, (of 32 1bs.), $1.00. ; ; j xn Ae = VY)
Welcome.—The Welcome Oats usually grow five to six feet high, with strong, straight : : [als AD CaN
straw, well supporting the enormous heads, and not liable to be prostrated by wind or \ Wied VA }
rain. The grain is large, and very plump and full, with thin, white, close fitting husks.
Per peck, 30 cts. ; bush. ( of 32 lbs.), $1.00.
RYE.
Winter. — Choice stock, carefully cleaned. Per bush., $1.25.
Spring. — Best Northern grown. Per bush., $1.25.
WH EAT. D HUNGARIAN MILLET.
Spring. — White Russian. Per bush., $2.50.
Winter. — Early Red Clawson. Per bush., $3.00.
CLOVERS.
Alsike Clover (see cut) (Trifolium hybridwm).— Perennial. Flowers in June
and July It is deservedly in repute as one of the best perennial clovers,
and 1s well adapted to this country. A valuable acquisition, and is now
generally approved of in all mixtures of grasses and clovers (60 lbs. to the
bushel). 12 lbs. will sow one acre. Per lb., 25 cts.
Crimson, or Italian Clover (Vrifolium incarnatum).— Spikes or heads oblong
and of a beautiful crimson color when in flower. Annual. Height,eighteen &
inches to two teet. Flowers in June and July. It forms a valuable green , &
food for cattle early in the season, and if cut when in full bloom yields an
S abundant crop. Twenty lbs, will sow one acre. Per lb., 30 ets.
WH Red Clover (Trifoliwm Pratense),— The common or medium red clover, so gener-
ally cultivated in this country (60 Ibs. to the bushel). Market price.
me] White Clover (see cut) (Trifoliwm repens). — This variety is more valuable than P
s any other for permanent pasture, and is also used in lawn mixtures (60 lbs. |
: to the bushel). Per Ib., 30 cts.
f Lucerne Clover, Alfalfa (/edicago sativa). — Perennial. Height about three feet. | F
} Flowers in June and July. The soils which appear most congenial to it are
those of a light sandy nature. If proper care is taken of the young plants,
they will yield a considerable crop the second year; but it is at least the
: paid season atieh sowing: Perens they arrive at sul maturity. It can be sown §
either in drills twelve inches apart, or broadcast. If in drills, use 15
ALSIKE CLOVER. lbs. of seed to the acre. If broadcast, use 25 Ibs. (60 lbs. to the bushel). Per WHITE CLOVER.
lb., 30 cts. ;
- GRASS SEED MIXTURES.
Rawson’s Mixture for Shady Locations. — This is a mixture of such grasses as are best suited to grow in locations partially shaded, such as or
. 2 : s s orchards,
shrubberies, ete. Sow two and a half to three bushels per acre. Per qt., 20 cts.; 4 qts., 60 cts. SE eeole! $1.00; ache $3.50. y : }
Rawson’s Mixture for Permanent Pastures. — Composed of grasses and clovers, best suited for permanent pastures. Great care is used in the selection
of the varieties composing this mixture. Per bush., $3.00. !
40 RAWSON’S
CATALOGUE OF VEGETABLE SEEDS.
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A SUBURBAN RESIDENCE, SHOWING A WELL-KEPT LAWN, FLOWER-GARDEN AND CONSERVATORY.
. awson’s Velvet Tawn Grass N[ixtare.
Our increased sales each year of Rawson’s Velvet Lawn Grass mixture show that it is all we claim it to be, and that is, “the best mixture of
grasses for lawns that can be obtained.”
lawn and permanent sod, Sow 4 bushels per acre.
ft is composed of dwarf and close growing grasses which properly managed produce a fine, velvety
Per qt., 20 cts.; 4 qts., 65 ets.; peck, $1.00; bush., $4.00; 5 bush., and upwards, $3.50.
BOW KER’S LAWN DRESSING.
This dressing has been in use for several years, and we have the most satisfactory reports from our customers who have tried it.
It should be sown broadcast when the gras
during the summer after the grass has been mowed.
ience. It produces a luxuriant growth of dark-green gr
PRICES.—100-lb. bag, for plat 100x100 feet, $
feet, 50 cts.
Ss
s is dry, from 5 to 10 pounds to every 1,000 square feet, during the spring months, and once
It is a fine, dry powder, and can be very easily sown from the hand without any inconyen-
Ss, introduces no weeds, and leaves no filth, as is the case with barnyard or stable manure.
3.00; 50-lb. bag, for plat 50x100 feet, $1.75; 25-Ib. bag, for plat 50x50 feet, $1.00; 10-1. bag, for plat 10x100
SELECT GRASS
Creeping Bent, or Marsh Bent Grass (Agrostis stolonifera).— Excellent
for lawn. Sow forty pounds peracre. Per lb., 20 cts.; 100 lbs., $16.00.
Crested Dog’s Tail.or Gold Grass (Cynosurus cristatus).— Excellent for
lawn and permanent pasture. About twenty-live pounds sown to the
acre. Per Ib.,30 cts.; 100 Ibs., $25.00.
Darnel-Leaved. or Rye Fescue (/estuca loliacea).— Especially adapted to
marshy soils. Sow40 pounds to theacre. Perlb., 25 cts.; 100 lbs., $20.00.
Hard Fescue (Festuca duriuscula):— Excellent for pasture, as it retains
its verdure during long-continued drought. Thirty pounds will sow an
acre. Per lh., 20 cts.; 100 1bs., $11.00. é
Italian Rye Grass (Lolium Jtalicwmn).—Fifty pounds to the acre. Per lb., 12
cts.; 100 1bs., $3.00.
Johnson Grass (Sorghwn halepense)— A strong grower;
pounds will sow an acre. Per 1b., 20 cts.; 1001bs., $12.00. |
Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa pratensis). — This should be used in all per-
manent mixtures especially in lawns (14 lbs. to the bush.). Forty-five
pounds wili sow an acre. Extra clean. Per 1b., 18 cts.; 100 Ibs., $12.00.
Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis).—An excellent grass for permanent
pasture. 25 pounds will sow an acre. — Per Ib., 25 cts.; 100 Ibs., $
Meadow Feseue (Festuca pratensis).—Especially adapted for permanent pas-
tures. Forty pounds will sow an acre. Per lb., 20 cts.; 100 Ibs., $15.00.
Meadow Soft Grass (Holeus lanatus).—Is adapted.to most any soil, also
erows well under trees. Twenty-five pounds will sow an acre. Per lb.,
18 ets.; 100 Ibs., $12.00. : 7 ’
Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata).— Forty pounds will sow an acre (14
Ibs. to the bush.). Per lb., 18 ets.; 100 lbs., $14.00. :
Perennial Rye Grass (Lolium perenne).— Sixty pounds will sow an acre
(24 lbs. to the bush.). | Per Ib., 12 cts.; 100 Ibs., $7.00.
Red or Creeping Fescue (Festuca rubia).— Is especially valuable »n account
of its suitability for loose, light and dry soil (12 lbs. to the bush.).
Twenty-five pounds will sow anacre. Per Ib., 25 cts.; 100 Ibs., $18.00.
twenty-five
20.00. ,
SEEDS FOR THE FARM AND LAWN.
Rhode Island Bent (4grostis canina).— A valuable grass for lawns. Thirty
pounds will sowan acre. Per Ib., 25 cts.; 100 1bs., $20.00.
Rough-Stalked Meadow Grass (Poa trivilis)—Is especially adapted for
pasture and irrigated meadow. ‘Thirty-five pounds will sow an acre.
Per 1b., 30 cts. ; 100 Ibs., $25.00.
Red-Top Grass (Agrostis vulgaris)— Thirty pounds will sow an acre.
Valuable for permanent grass or aS mixture in lawn. Per 1b., 8 cts.;
100 Ibs., $5.00.
Red-Top.— Fancy cleaned, absolutely clean seed. Per lb., 15 cts.; 100 Ibs.
$12.00.
Sheep Fescue (Festuca ovina). Grows freely in high, dry and open
pastures. Thirty-five pounds will sow anacre. Per 1b., 20 cts. ; 100 Ibs.,
$12.00.
Sweet-Scented Vernal Grass (Anthoxanthwm odoratum).— Twenty-five
pounds will sow one acre. Per lb., 20 cts.; 100 Ibs., $12.00. =
Sweet-Scented Vernal.— True perennial, per lb., 50 cts.; 100 Ibs., $45.00.
Tall Fescue (Festuca elatior).—Excellent for permanent pasture mixture.
Forty pounds will sow one acre. Per Ib., 25 cts.; 100 Ibs., $20.00.
Tall Meadow Oat Grass (Avena elatior).— Is early and very productive.
Fifty pounds will sow anacre. Per1b., 25 cts.: 100 Ibs., $18.00.
Timothy, or Herd’s Grass (Phlewm pratense).— We keep'only the best grade
(45 ibs. to the bush.). One half bushel will sow an acre. Per Ib., 10 cts. ;
100 Lbs., $6:00. Price subject to change without notice. Pe eaee
Various-Leaved Fescue (Festuca heterophylla).— Forty. pounds will sow an
acre. Per Ib., 25 cts.: 100 Ibs., $20.00.
Wood Meadow Grass (Poa nemoralis).— Itis especially valuable for lawns
and grounds somewhat shaded. Thirty pounds will sow anacre. Per
ib., 40 ets.; 100 Ibs., $35.00. i
Yellow Oat Grass (Avena flavescens).— Twenty-five pounds will sow an
acre. Per lb., 75 cts.; 100 Ibs., $70.00.
RAWSON’S CATALOGUE OF ROOTS, PLANTS, ETC.
41
Kitchen-Garden oots, “Priants, Kite.
Plants, sent by either mail or express, will be packed with all possible care; bat, as unavoidable delays will sometimes occur while on the route, we
e¢annot be responsible for the condition in which they reach the pe nor can we make any allowances for losses that may occur. We do not
recommend sending plants by mail. Positively no plants sent C. O.
ASPARAGUS ROOTS.
Oonover’s Colossal.— Two-year-old roots, by express. Per 100, $1.00; 1,000,
$3.00.
Ronover's Colossal.— One-year-old roots, by mail (postage paid). Per 100,
$1.00
Moore’s New Giant Cross-bred.— Two-year-old roots, by express. Per 100,
$1.25; 1,000, $8.00. i
Palmetto.— Two-year-old roots, by express. Per 100, $1.50.
CABBAG#®, PLANTS.
Rawson’s Early Summer.— Per 100, $1.25; 1,000, $10.00.
Henderson’s Summer.— Per 100, $1.00; 1,000, $7.00.
Stone-Mason Drumhead.— Per 100, $1.00; 1,000, $7.00.
Fottler’s Brunswick.— Per 100, $1.00; 1,000, $7.00.
American Improved Savoy.— Per 100, $1.00; 1,000, $7.00.
CAULIFLOWER PLANTS.
Henderson’s Snowball.— Per 100, $2.00; 1,000, $15.00.
Early Dwarf Erfurt.— Per 100, $1.00; 1,000, $8.00.
CELERY PLANTS.
Rawson’s Early Arlington.— Per 100, 75c.; 1,000, $6.00.
Boston Market.— Per 100, 75c.; 1,000, $6.00.
Paris Golden.— Per 100, 75c.; 1,000, $6.00.
EGG PLANTS.
New York Improved.— Each, 10c.; doz., $1.00; 100, $6.00.
HORSE-RADISH SETS.
By mail, per doz.,10c. By express, per 100, 50c.; 1,000, $3.00.
JERUSALEM ARTICHOKES.
Strong tubers, per qt., 25c.; peck, $1.25; bush., $3.00. A 3-lb. package by
mail, $1.00.
LETTUCE PLANTS.
Boston Market.— Per 100, $1.00.
Black-seeded Tennis Ball.— Per 100, $1.00.
PEPPER PLANTS.
Large Bell, or Bull Nose.— Per doz., 50c.; 100, $3.00.
Squash, or Tomato-Shaped.— Per doz., 50c.; 1.00, $3.00.
RHUBARB ROOTS.
Rhubarb roots may be planted early in the spring or in fall (spring
preferred), setting the roots 3 feet apart each way. It requires but little
Jabor; once planted, it will remain in bearing condition for 3 or 4 years,
only requiring a top-dressing of manure dug in spring or fall. Hach, 20
cts.; per doz., $2.00.
TOMATO PLANTS.
(READY MAY 1.)
Perfeotion. — Per doz., 30 cts.; per 100, $2.00. cai
Acme. — Per doz., 30 cts.; per 100, $2.00.
Trophy. — Per doz., 30 cts.; per 100, $2.00.
Fayorite. — Per doz., 30 ets.; per 100, $2.00.
Dwart Champion. — Per doz., 30 cts.; per 100, $2.00.
SWEET
POTATO.
EARLY GOLDEN.
Early, productive, good quality. Slips
planted May 10 produce tubers large enough
for the market July 25. On account of its
early maturity, it is well adapted for culti-
. vation in the Northern States. They will
‘ grow on quite ordinary soil, with but a ight
coat of manure, and yield a large crop. In
good soil they will produce many speci-
mens weighing 3 to 5 pounds each.
Slips ready about May 1.
Price of slips, by mail, post-paid, per
doz., 40 cts.; per 50, $1.00; per 100, $1.50. By
express, at purchaser’s expense, per 100,
$1.00; per 1,000, $7.50.
[Jsetul Tables for the Farmer and (yardener.
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Quantity of Seeds Usually Sown to the Acre.
Beans, Dwarf, in drills or rows......-- 1% bush.| Plax, broadcast ..........-...-. 1 to 2 bush. | Peas, Marrow, in drills...........14 to 1% bush
Beans, Pole, in hills............... 8to12 qts. | Grass, Herds, or Timothy, alone I bushes) Peas, broadcast: ..-+---ccssee =n. 3 bush.
Beet, in drills......... tect eee ee 6to 8 lbs. | Grass, Red-top, alone .......... 30 Ibs.,or3 bush, | Potato, cut tubers, in drills........ 8 to 10 bush.
Barley, broadcast....-..-----...--- 2to 3 bush. | Grass, Rhode Island Bent, alone 30 Ibs., or 3 bush. | Radish, in drills....-............... 8 to 12 lbs.
Buckwheat, broadcast............. % to 1 bush. | Grass, Lawn, alone............. Sito pushal pve broadcastrerencaececeie ese sase 144 bush.
Broom-corn, in hills.........----. ; 6to 8qts. | Grass, Orchard, alone.......... 40 Ibs., or 3 bush. | Salsify, in drills.................... 6 to 8 lbs.
Cabbage, sown in hills............. 44 lb. | Grass, Kentucky Blue.......... 45 Ibs., or 3 bush. | Squash, Bush varieties............. 5 to 6 Ibs.
Carrot, in drills....... 3 lbs. Grass, English Rye-grass, alone 3 bush. | Squash, Winter varieties........... 3to 4 lbs. .
Cucumber, in hills.. 21bs. | Millet, Hungarian, alone....... 4% tol bush. | Spinach, in drills................... 8 to 12 lbs.
Corn, in hills.........--+---.-e-+--- 8 qts. | Millet, large, alone..... ....... HA tio) iL UAL || UDobady py, 0a ChaNea4besonep odo na5nc 1 to 1% lbs.
Corn, in drills, for soiling........-- 3 bush. | Mustard, broadcast ............ 12 to 16 qts. | Wheat, broadcast.................. 1% bush.
Clover, Red, alone.................. 15 to 20 Ibs. | Oats, broadcast ........-.-++.++ 2 to 3 bush. General Grass-Seeding for Mowing-Lands.
Clover, White, BONS Gobo cee nbobo8e 10 to 15 Ibs. Onion, in drills FOP? SR 4to 6 lbs. bn ) (6 Sidi
Clover, Alsike, alone...........-... 8to10 Ibs. | Parsnip, in drills.............. 4to6lbs.| pimothy | together for one} 14 bush. Timothy.
Clover, Lucerne, alone............. 20 Ibs. | Peas, early in drills ...........- 114 to 142 lbs. | Red-top ) acre. l 1 bush. Red top.
Quantity of Seeds required
1 oz. to
for a given number of Plants, or number of Hills, or length of Drill.
ASparagus...--...++++-+ 50 feet of drill.) Endive..............--.. loz.to 150 feet of drill.) Peas........---...--..-- 1 qt. to 100 feet of drill.
LGeidon -adouHoDoEDpaOuOS loz.to 50feet of drill.| Egg-plant............... 1 oz. to 1,000 plants. Prarmip kines serlecielncer loz.to 40 hills.
Beans, Dwarf.......... 1qt. to 100 feet of drill.| Lettuce............-....+ 1 02. to 4,000 plants. Pepper. /-cicaer canon 1 oz. to 2,000 plants.
Beans, Pole.......... .1 qt. to 150 hiils. ILQAD elon adoins booooouCOdOD loz.to 100 feet of drill. | Radish...............-.. loz.to 100 feet of drill.
Carrot..... diccit ba poCe BE loz.to 100 feet of drill.) Melon, Water........... loz, to 30 hills. Salsify in drills......... loz.to 50 feet of drill.
1 oz. to 3,000 plants. Melon, Musk........... loz.to 80 hills. Slo hEYe Noo adeonasqucnaoc loz.to 100 feet of drill.
1 oz. to 3,000 plants. Obkarayracirticerceteiotare crores loz.to 40 feet of drill. Squash, Early.......... loz.to 50 hills.
1 oz. to 7,000 plants. Ot ssoosououdoseseD BEC 1 oz. to 100 feet of drill. | Squash, Marrow........ loz.to 16 hills.
loz.to 50 hills. Onion sets, small....... 1 qt.to 40 feet of drill. | Tomato.................1 0z. to 1,200 plants.
1 qt.to 200 hills. let hSNG\ 75 coc o0.0050000000 loz.to 150 feet of drill. | Turnip................ + 1oz.to 150 feet of drill.
*Dandelion.........-.... lLoz.to 100 feet of drill.| Parsnip................. 1oz.to 200 feet of drill.
Number of Plants, Trees, etc., required to set an Acre.
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HARDY ANNUALS.
The term “annual” is applied to those plants which flower and
ripen their fruits the season they are sown, and then perish. This
definition is in no way affected by the fact that many annuals may be
treated as biennial, or, in other words, may be sown in Autumn for
flowering early in the following season. By hardy annuals is usually un-
derstood those which require no artificial heat at any period of their
growth; every stage of their development, from germination to ripening
of the seed, being passed in the qpen ground; whilst the term kalf-hardy
is applied to those species which flower, and often ripen their seeds, in
the open air, but need the assistance of artificial heat in the earlier stages
of their growth.
In common, however, with the more scientific groups of the botanists,
the two classes of hardy and half-hardy annuals, though sufficiently dis-
tinct at one extreme, are blended by the other; for while, on the one
hand, there are plants whose seeds will germinate in the open ground
under the most unfavorable conditions, and others which will fail to
do so under any circumstances, unless aided by artificial heat, there are
many which may be placed in either category, according as the nature
of the local conditions may vary. It will be evident, therefore, that no
classification of annuals could be given which would be strictly appli-
cable in any locality, nor eyen which should hold good for all places in
the same State.
It is to be regretted that the cultivation of popular flowers, 7. e.,
hardy, half-hardy and tender annuals, biennials, and perennials, has
hitherto not received that attention which their attractiveness, beauty,
_ and easy culture so well merit. For what class of flowers, when properly
grown, combines such richness of color, elegance of form, and profusion
of bloom? Annuals, etc., to be appreciated, must receive the same liberal
treatment as is given to Geraniwms, Verbenas, and other plants used for
bedding purposes. They should be early, carefully and sufficiently thinned
out to prevent the plants being injured through crowding, and to allow
room for individual development. Tall-growing varieties should, when
necessary, have supports, to prevent damage from wind and rain. This
additional care will be amply repaid in the duration and beauty of the
plants.
Soin. — The soil best adapted to flowering plants, generally, is a light,
friable loam, containing a moderate amount of vegetable matter, and
sufficient sand to render it porous; but as it rarely happens that the
amateur has much soil, it is fortunate that most of them will succeed in
any but such as is of an extremely dry, sandy, or calcareous nature, or of
astiff, heavy, retentive character. In the former, the plants are sure to
be starved; and in the latter, if they ever fairly take root, there is generally
an undue development of the foliage at the expense of the flowers. In
soils of this description, much may be done by thoroughly breaking up
the superficial crust, or, as .it.is technically termed, ‘trenching’’ it at
least one spade deep, digging in sharp sand or road-scrapings; and if the
operation be performed in Autumn, so that the loosened soil is thoroughly
exposed during the Winter to the disintegrating influences of frost and
other atmospheric agencies, the advantage will be greatly increased. In
soil of an opposite character, i. e., sandy or calcareous, the remedy will
obviously consist in the addition of loam in conjunction with decayed
leaves or old rotten manure; or, where expense is no object, the surface
may be entirely removed to a depth of eight or ten inches, and its place
supplied with the best loamy compost at hand. The use of strong, crude
ANNUAL, BIENNIAL, AND v7
-> PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS.
Plants are generaily known and described as Annuals, Biennials, or Perennials.
BRIEF HINTS ON THE
SOWING AND
~ CULTIVATION
——~)
manure of an animal nature should be avoided. In ordinary good soil an
annual dressing of lee’ .could, decayed turf, or thoroughly rotted manure
in quantities proportioned to the requirements of the soil, dug to th
depth of afew inches, will be all that is requisite. These should be a
plied in Spring, only just previous to sowing seeds, or much of the benefi
resulting from their application will be lost, though a single digging may
be advantageously givenin Autumn. In preparing the beds, care mus
be taken that they are so arranged that the ground may be a little elevate
in the middle, so that the water may run off, and the plants show to a bette:
advantage.
PERIOD OF SOWING. — With regard to the proper season for sowing,
much necessarily depends on the character of the season. As a gener
rule, the first sowings of this class in the open ground may be mad
about the middle of April, and continued until June. We doubt if am
real advantage is gained by committing the seed to the ground at an
earlier period, particularly in our Northern States; for even should th
weather chance to be sufficiently mild and open to permit of their bein,
sown earlier, no reliance can be placed on its continuance. In any cas
it is advisable to sow but a portion of each packet in the first instane
the remaining seed being reserved for subsequent sowing in case 0}
failure.
MopE oF SowINnG.— Seeds may be sown in patches among the borde
plants, in rows or groups where they are to remain, or ina nursery be
and afterwards transplanted. Asa general rule, the surface soil should b
rather dry than otherwise at the moment of sowing; but the operatio:
never should be undertaken when the ground is very wet, especially at ai
early period of the Spring. Whenever it may be Gesirable, for some
special reason, to sow when the ground is too damp, the surface should be:
scraped off to the depth of an inch or two, and its place supplied by
handful of dry soil, on which the seeds may ‘be sown. In the case off
seeas of a moderate size, the surface soil may be scraped aside with the oa
of a trowel to the depth of a quarter of an inch, and around the circum=|
ference of the slight hollow thus made the seeds may be thinly strewn;
the soil being then returned, and gently pressed flat with the hand of
trowel. If the soil should be of an adhesive nature, the pressure sho
be very slight, or the surface wili cake; it will be better in this case
cover the seeds with a little sandy lcam or other friable soil, instead of
that of the border where the sewing ismade. Jt is particularly requwisté
that seeds should not be sown too deep, from whence arise most of the failure
of inexperienced gardeners. The depth at which seeds are sown will vary
with their size: large seeds, such as those of the Lupins, Sweet Pea, o@
Betas er On Olt Saeed eee
SS ey
cog PS
For a majority of the seeds a very thin covering suffices; if sown td
deep, they are longer in germinating, and the small ones are liable to decay
It sometimes ensures a more even distribution of very small seeds, sue
eos =
before sowing, with a little, fine, dry soil, the mixture being sown in
same way as the seeds. Woolly seeds which adhere to each other,
— «= er m@
elongated and sickly, — anevil which no subsequent thinning out wi
entirely remedy. If the soil be dry and the weather sunny, it will DB
RAWSON’S CATALOGUE OF FLOWER SEEDS. 3
necessary to water the seeds slightly from a very fine rose watering-pot.
Rain-water is preferable. In the absence of rain, this application must
be repeated every day or two; jor it is important to observe that when
once the seeds have begun to swell, they are peculiarly susceptible to injury
from drought and will speedily perish, unless the soil be maintained in a
moist condition. To neglect of this important precaution, many fail-
ures are solely attributable, and the $eedsman unjustly blamed. On
the other hand, an excess of moisture previous to germination will often
cause seed to decay, especially in cold seasons. Early in Spring, therefore,
the water-pot must be used with judgment, and never late in the day when
frosts threaten.
TRANSPLANTING.— AS soon as the seedlings are an inch high, such of
the patches as are too thick should be carefully thinned out, especially
about the centre of the tuft. The seedlings removed may, if thought
desirable, be replanted, and will generally bloom a week or ten days after
the others. As a general rule, tap-rooted annuals, such as the Larkspur
and most of the Poppy tribe, will not bear transplanting; occasionally
they will succeed if removed very young, but are rarely worth the trouble.
Transplanting should, if possible, always be performed in cloudy weather
or towards evening; and, unless the soil is wet, the seedlings should be
slightly watered, to settle the soil about the fibres, shading them for two
or three days subsequently, should the weather be sunny. Plant the
dwarf-growing varieties in the front of the border, and the taller ones in
the rear. As they increase in size, tie them up to neat stakes, to prevent
the rain and wind from prostrating them.
HALF-HARDY AND TENDER ANNUALS.
The term “ half-hardy,”’ as has already been explained, is applied to
those annuals which, though they will flower freely in the open ground,
require artificial heat to assist germination, and protection from atmos-
pheric changes during the earliest stages of their growth. Many of them
are of great beauty and interest, and derive an additional value from
flowering after most of the hardy annuals are out of bloom. The ordinary
| hot-bed or stable manure offers the simplest means of obtaining a gentle
' bottom heat sufficient for most seeds; though when other more perfect
|| sources are available, they will of course be employed. In many cases
the seeds are sown on the layer of soil which covers the hot-bed, but the
| most usual, and by far the best plan is to sow them in pots or seed-pans,—
) the latter being preferable, as they are more shallow than pots, and afford
) a larger surface in proportion to their breadth. If these cannot be pro-
eured, shallow boxes will answer. The pots should be quite dry and clean
} when used, and to insure thorough drainage, which, essential for all plants,
is doubly so for seedlings, must be filled at least one third their depth with
broken crock or lumps of charcoal, the largest fragments being placed at
the bottom, and the smallest at the top. A uniform compost of light,
} sandy loam, enriched by a considerable mixture of fine leaf-mould or very
| old hot-bed manure, kept until it can be easily rubbed to powder, may
be used. Fill the pots lightly with the soil to the brim, when the pot
} Should be gently struck, to settle the mass about half an inch from the
} brim. If it should settle below that point, a little more may be added.
} When a sufficient number of pots are filled, the surface of each
should be gently levelled by pressure with a circular piece of wood, having
a clean, smooth surface, which, from rendering the smaller seeds more
evident to the eye, will facilitate their equal distribution. The rules
| observable in sowing in the open ground apply equally in pots. The seeds
) should be uniformly and thinly scattered over the flattened surface, and
be then covered by a slight layer of pulverized soil, which for most seeds
| need not be thicker than a twenty-five cent piece; after which the surface
| may again be slightly pressed, then gently watered with a very fine rose
watering-pot or an elastic plant-sprinkler which is better, and it is ready
to be placed ina frame. In the case of very small seeds, such as those of
| Petunia, Lobelia, etc., the covering of the soil should be very thin, barely
covering the seeds; and as seeds so minute are liable to be carried dewn
| into the soil, unless very carefully watered, it is even advisable to moisten
| the flattened surface of soil in the pot before sowing the seeds instead of
afterwards. Place the pots containing the seeds on the hot-bed, or in the
greenhouse near the glass. Keep them shaded, which will prevent absorp-
tion by the rays of the sun, and the consequent necessity of frequent
watering, which cakes the soil, and does much mischief to seeds of slow
growth. Flat seeds, such as Zinnia, Stocks, Cobea, Didiscus, also Melons
| and Cucumbers, when sowed for forcing, are best put in edgeways, being
sometimes liable to rot when sown flat. As the seedlings of slender-girow-
ing kinds appear above ground, care must be taken that they are not
washed down and lost when water is applied. Towards the middle or end
of May, many of the seedlings will be ready for transferring to the borders
or beds they are intended to decorate; but previous to this exposure it
will be necessary to prepare them for the removal, by admitting air to
the frame both day and night, or, what is better, by placing them in a
separate frame, mn which they may be gradually hardened off, - 1. first by
Keeping the lights down during the day only in favorable weacn. for five
or six days, after that at night also, proceeding carefully while the nights
are cold. Many of the half-hardy and tender annuals will succeed well if
planted in the open ground the last of May, and treated the same way as
recommended for hardy annuals.
BIENNIALS AND PERENNIALS.
Biennials are those plants that do not generally flower the first year,
and are only in perfection one season. Perennials continue to flower several
years in succession. The seed may be sown at any time from May to
August. Some varieties may be sown in September, or as soon as ripe,
and, if the plants get strong before the setting in of Winter, will flower the
next Summer. Many of them may be raised in the open ground, like hardy
annuals, and transplanted; but choice kinds should be sown, as directed
for iialf-hardy and tender annuals, in pots or seed-pans. Several of them,
on account of their slow tendency to vegetate, are more difficult to raise
than annuals; and the remarks respecting watering and shading will
apply particularly to them. As they do not blossom the first year, they
may be thinned out or removed from the seed-beds as soon as they are well
rooted, and planted either into different parts of the garden or into a
nursery-bed, in rows a foot or more apart. Keep them clear of weeds by
hoeing and stirring the earth occasionally, which will greatly promote
their growth, and prepare them for transplanting into the permanent
blossom-beds, either in the Autumn or the following Spring. Biennials
are raised principally from seed sown every year. In transplanting, take
care to preserve some earth to their roots, and tie the tall-growing kinds
to neat poles or rods. Remove decayed plants, and replace them with
vigorous ones from the nursery-bed. Keep all the beds free from weeds,
and the walks clean and neat.
SEEDS OF GREENHOUSE PLANTS,
especially Begonia, Calceolaria, Achimenes, Gloxinias, etc., require extra
care in sowing, as the seeds are very fine and delicate. The pots and soil
should be prepared as recommended above for tender annuals. Make the
surface as smooth as possible, and sprinkle a little silver sand over it;
water with a fine rose. After the pans have thoroughly drained, the seed
must be very evenly and carefully sown. It will require no covering.
After sowing, place the pans under a glass in a close frame (it will require
no artificial heat); keep shaded, as exposure for a short time to the sun’s
rays is often enough to scorch the delicate leaves and rootlets of the seed-
lings. Directly the plants are large enough to handle, they must be
pricked into other pans, which have been prepared in the same manner as
for seed sowing, and allowed to grow till they touch each other; then
shifted into small pots, and replaced in close frames. As soon as the roots
fill these pots, it will be necessary to re-pot in larger sizes. They will now
do, if replaced in frames or put on shelves in the greenhouse near the
glass. Water regularly, re-pot and stake when required. If troubled with
green fly, select a quiet evening, and fumigate with tobacco.
These remarks will apply also to the cultivation of the Cineraria,
Chinese Primrose, Carnations, and many other rare seeds, except that
they are more hardy, and will thrive with less care. The seeds being
larger will require a light covering of finely pulverized soil.
SEEDS OF TREES AND SHRUBS
require careful treatment. Most failures arise from not sowing them in
PARTIAL SHADE. If hot bursts of sun come on the seed beds while the
seeds are swelling, and cold follows, many seeds are liable to rot before
they appear above the surface. For raising seeds on an extensive scale,
many now use artificial arbors, tall enough to work under. For smaller
lots, brushwood, or a thin shade of corn-stalks on a skeleton frame, is an
excellent plan. Where birds are destructive, lattice frames are made to
cover the beds with. There are many kinds of seeds, which, in the hands
of experienced cultivators, need no shade; but to all persons of limited
knowledge we would recommend to shade every seed.
Seeds take some time to swell their coats after going in the ground;
hence all should be put in as early as possible, even though the frost be
not out of the ground. If any dry soil can be had to cover, many find
advantage in sowing even on frozen soil. In some climates where the
Springs are early, some seeds will remain in the ground till the following
Spring. If they fail to appear by the time the Spring is over, cxamine,
and, if found with fresh kernels, keep the beds weeded and shaded till the
next season. At the end of two years they may be transplanted into
nursery rows, six to eight inches apart, according to the size of the plants.
Walnuts, Acorns, Horse-chestnuts, should be planted as soon as
gathered; or they may be preserved in sand or soil so that they will not
become dry through the Winter, and planted in the Spring.
These simple directions are all that any one needs to have tolerable
success in raising tree-seeds. The greater the experience, of course, the
greater the success,
FLOWER SEEDS.
In making up this list of new varieties of flowers we have taken the descriptions from the introducer. Most cf the varieties have been tried by
us and found as represented. Itis our custom to test all novelties in our trial grounds before offering them in our catalogue, but some of the newer
varieties which come to our notice late, we were unable to do so. Having obtained them from reliable parties whom we have every confidence in, we
would recommend them to our customers, and we believe they are well worthy of your trial,
« | NEW HIBISCUS “ CRIMSON EYE.”
The originator describes it as follows :—
This elegant strain of Hibiscus originated with us, and after many
years of careful selection we haye it entirely distinct, always coming
true from seed. It isa robust grower with dark red stems and foliage.
The flowers are immense in size, often measuring twenty inches in cir-
cumference. The color is of the purest white, with a large spot of deep
velvety crimson in the centre of each flower. It is a striking combina-
tion of color, and one that must be seen to be fully appreciated. A
well-developed plant will produce several hundred of these flowers in
aseason. It will succeed anywhere and is perfectly hardy, blooming
the first year from seed sown in the open ground,
The following is a letter to the originator from a customer :—
Wm. F. BASSETT & SON,
Dear Sirs, —You may remember that I bought a few Crimson
* Eye Hibiscus of you two years ago. I foolishly sold all but two or
three to a florist, so that I have only these to bloom. I think it a
splendid thing. One great point in its favor is that it will grow and
bloom freely in this, the dryest season in thirty years, when very tew
other herbaceous plants or -& ———— =
shrubs have lived even, or WS \\ \\\
rather when many Weigelas, Sey \
Spireas, Hydrangeas, etc.,
with Iris, Funkias, and other
herbaceous plants, have large-
ly died to the ground, and
many outright, the Crimson
Eye grew about four feet high
and bloomed magnificently.
Yours respectfully,
H. Y. TEAS;
Irvington, Ind., Sept. 25., 1893.
Price per pkt., 20 cts.
2 pkts. for 35 cts. A
Each. Doz.
Plants lyr. old, : IN
by mail -20 $2.00 |e \ \ AWN °
= ; Plants 2 yrs old, WC NS \ ~
NEw HIpiscus ** CRIMSON EYE.”’ by express, .30 3.00
Send your orders early |
SCABIOUS. as our stock is limited.
Golden=Yellow Double.
After several years of careful selection, we haye at last succeeded in raising a pure yellow Scabious which
comes almost true from seed. The plants of this pretty and useful novelty are semi-dwarf and bushy, and bear
in aioe profusion compact double flowers of a very fine golden-yellow color, which are admirably adapted for
cutting. s
A yellow Scabious having been long looked for, we do not doubt that this introduction will secure a large |
share of popular favor. :
Price, 15 ets. per packet. ais enue Sa Se
WATER LILIES.
(Grown as annuals from seed.)
No class of plants has created such a decided sensation as these grand Water Lilies.
Though natives of the tropical island of Zanzibar, their growth is wonderful and rapid
from seed. Sown in March, they will make nice plants by June, which begin blooming in
July, and will continue to produce a profusion of flowers every day until frozen in the
fall. This is no exaggerated statement; it has been proven under our own observation.
Plant seed in old teacups about the middle of March. Fill the cup two thirds full
of rich garden soil, press firm, and scatter the seed on top; cover carefully with sand,
then fill with water aud place in a temperature of from seventy to eighty until they
germinate, which will be in about ten days; then move to a warm, sunny window. After
the plants are large enough to handle, prick out and set them into two-inch pots, and
place in a pan of water deep enough to cover the pots about an inch. Keep in a warm
window until about the first of June, then transplant into tubs or pool of water out of
d Ss.
ae BLUE ZANZIBAR WATER LILY.
(Nymphza Zanzibarensis Azurea.)
Plants grown from seed produce flowers of various shades of blue, from the lightest
to a royal purple. They are very large, with beautiful odor and golden-yellow stamens,
and remain in perfection four days, opening in the morning and Closing at night each
day.
Seed, per pkt., 25 cts.
AK RED ZANZIBAR WATER LILY.
a eee Nal is Je Z (Nymphza Zanzibarensis Rosea.)
[eS ANZIBAREN NZIB BARENS! gee WH) A superb and rare variety of the red, and like the blue in every respect except color,
AWE HTT which varies from a beautiful rich pink to a deep crimson.
SQ | I Seed, per pkt., 25 cta. eRe
Hi HH | We have a limited supply of strong, healthy bulbs of both the above varieties, tor
immediate blooming, for those who ¢o not care to grow from seed.
Per bulb, $1.00.
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SHEDS. 45
BLASS’ PERFECTION PANSY
It has now been several years since we first
introduced this strain of Pansies, and we
continue each season to have more new tes-
timonials pronouncing it the very best strain
to be had. We are continually adding new
varieties after first having tested and proven
them satisfactory. For yariety of marking,
beauty of form, large size, good substance,
and splendid satiny texture, they cannot be
excelled.
Mrs. AuGcustus Hower, of E. Bridge-
water, writes us in a letter, March 23, 1893: —
I had your Bliss Perfection Pansy seed
last year and my Pansies were the admira-
tion of all who saw them; such beauties I
never saw before.
Price, per pkt., 50 cts.; 2 pkts. for 75
STOCK.
\\ Ten=-Week White Mammoth.
BuisS PERFECTION PANSY. A grand novelty of high perfection which
will be much appreciated by all lovers of
Stocks. The plant is of a luxurious, robust
growth, attains in the open ground a height
of three feet, and produces only a single
Strong spike about one foot in length, closely
covered with enormously large, faultlessly
shaped flowers of the purest possible white.
The luxurious growth and the large white
— flowers of this novelty make it particularly
valuable for large groups.
Price, 15 cts. per packet.
Phlox PDrummondii
(LUTEA FLORA PLENO).
Of late years several semi-double flowering
Phlox Drummondii haye been introduced,
the value of which as cut flowers will have
been recognized by those who have tried
them, The very pretty yellow flowering
variety which we now offer comes quite true
from seed, and possesses a slight perfume.
Itis worthy of note that in order to pro-
duce the best double flowers these Phloxes
should be grown in a light soil.
DOUBLE YELLOW PHLOX DRUMMONDII. Price, 15 cts. per packet.
“ HARLEQUIN” SWEET WILLIAM.
The Sweet William, one of
the most admired of our gar-
den flowers, has been a favo-
rite for many years, on ac-
count of its hardy, vigorous
growth, and rich profusion
of bloom, and extremely easy
culture. The march of prog-
ress in horticulture has not
left the Sweet William be-
hind, as was apparent to all
who grew and saw the ‘‘ New
Harlequin” in full wealth of
bloom the past summer. As
a mass they are extremely
effective, and the plants indi-
vidually are especially attrac-
tive, bearing numerous large
heads of flowers, from four to
five inches across, each head
being composed of different
colored florets, such as dark
erimson, ,white, pink, flesh,
striped, etc. etc.; these colors
banking against each other in charming confusion, produces a very bizarre effect, and
brings out a richness and vividness of coloring by the sharp contrasts that we have never
before seen equalled.
Price, per pkt., 15 cts. ©
(&s~ Before sending your order you should read pages 89 and 60. _S)
MAMMOTH WHITE TEN-WEEKS’ STOCK.
(GENERAL [IST OF
FOLLOWING Lis come
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In ordering Flower Seeds by numbers, it is absolutely necessary to state the year of publication of the catalogue from which
they are taken, as new editions are annually published, and the numbers changed,
A dash ( ) indicates a repetition. fl. pl. signifies flore pleno, or double. Full cultural directions are given on each packet.
POSTAGE PREPAID ON ALL FLOWER ‘SEEDS AT PRICES QUOTED.
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For one dollar seeds may be selected amountingto . .
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For two dollars seeds may be selected amounting to . 4 fe = 5 5 i . f S s é z 2.50
For three dollars seeds may be selected amounting to . e 5 O e 6 3 0 : : : 3 5 > 3.75
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For four dollars seeds may be selected amounting to . O 2 5 5 5 5 : . .
Or seeds amounting to $4.00 and one copy of ‘‘ Success in Market Gardening.”’
For five dollars seeds may be selected amounting to . : ene ° ° a el ye . 0 5 ° 6.50
Fo. «en dollars seeds may be selected amounting to . C C F ° z . . . 6 :
Also a copy ef ‘‘ Success in Market Gardening,” written by W. W. Rawson.
DAD AAAAAA AL
ABOBRA.
Half-hardy Perennials. Price.
ACROCLINIUM.
Half-hardy Annual. Price
A beautiful class of ever-
lasting flowers ; grace-
ful porder-plants, and
val@able for winter
bouquets and decora-
tions.
6 Album. Pure white; :
double; 1ft. .......$0.05
7 Roseum. Light rose;
TA sub o0 = Baa seoaee 05
An elegant climber, allied to the gourd family, with incon-
spicuous flowers; but the finely-cut, dark-green foliage,
and the small, glossy, scarlet fruit, render it highly
ornamental.
1 Viridiflora. Very graceful; 6ft......... 0.0.6.2. 0. nee $0.10
ABRONIA.
Half-hardy Annuals.
Charming trailer, with beautiful verbena-like clusters
of sweet-scented flowers; continues in bloom a long
time; very effective in beds, rockwork, or hanging-
baskets.
2 Umbellata. Rosy-lilac; very fragrant.. 30
3 Aremaria. Yellow; very fragrant............ -10
ABUTILON.
(Chinese Bell Flower, Flowering Maple.)
Greenhouse Shrubs.
Desirable plants for the conservatory, freely producing a
profusion of lovely bell-shaped flowers; many of the
varieties succeed well if plunged in the border during
summer, .
4 Ohoicoomixeduvarieties..--eeinwe erect cie 225
| ADLUMIA.
(Mountain Fringe, Alle-
ghany Vine.)
Hardy Biennial.
A beautiful climbing-plant,
of graceful habit, with
delicate pale-green pin-
nate foliage; flowers
freely all summer.
TSS Csa San cette tice leit -10
Window Gardening.—A lot
of delightful and practical arti-
cles and pleasing illustrations,
written by expert flower and
plant growers. Covers every
phase of plant culture in the
house.
ADLUMIA. PRICE, 15 CENTS.
Roseum flore pleno.
The double varieties
are very beautiful,
and possess all the
delicate tints and
shades of the single
form; the flowers are
somewhat larger than
the single sorts, and
from the seed we of-
fer, about seventy-five
per ct. will be double;
rose color and white,
mixed ssc eee eee
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RAWSON’S CATALOGUE OF FLOWER SEEDS. 47
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GROUP OF ASTERS. Reduced one-third.
One packet each of six varieties, $0.60. .
1. New Victoria, No. 17. 2. French Peony-flowered, No.12. 3. German
Mignon, No. 35. 4. Rose-flowered, No. 9. 5. Cocardeau or Crown,
No.11. 6. New Comet, No. 24. Si
. ASTER.
Hardy Annuals.
For beauty and variety of habit, form and color, the Aster stands
unrivalled, and of all flowers is best adapted to gratify the taste and win
the admiration of every lover of floral beauty. It is not only one of the
most popular, but also one of the most effective of our garden favorites,
producing in profusion flowers in which richness and variety of color is
combined with the most perfect and beautiful form. All require rich,
\ight soil, and in hot, dry weather should be mulched with well-rotted
manure, and frequently supplied with manure water; this labor will be
amply compensated by the increased size of the flowers.
Price.
9 Rose-Flowered. A beautiful variety; flowers regularly imbri-
cated, brilliant, and very double; mixed colors; 2ft............ $0.10
10 —— Collection of ten distinct COlOrS............. eee eee e neces .60
11 Cocardeau Cockade, or Crown. White centered; attractive; mixed, .10
12 Truffaut’s French Peony-Flowered Perfection. This is the most
perfect type of the Pzony-Flowered Asters. The habit of the
plant is excellent; the flowers are perfect in quality and form,
while in size and colors they are beautiful. For exhibition
purposes, this and the New Victoria are indispensable. Choic-
est mixed; 14 ft..... 4000000 GodedcssosQodpo00 DoGudeOD per oz., $4.00 .10
23 ———— Pure white. Very desirable for bridal or funeral deco-
rations, or for culture in cemeteries............--.2+-ee sees reese 10
14 ——-— Shining dark scarlet. One of the most showy.......... 15
15 Collection of 12 distinct COlOrs. .......... cece eee cece eee e eee e eee 75
16 Collection of 6 distinct colors ....... dbooodacddos0budD edits -. 40
Price.
17 Victoria, Large-flowered. It is impossible to speak too highly of
this magnificent imbricated aster. The blossoms are large, and
distinguished by an elegant and regular overlapping of the
petals, thus giving to the flowers a distinctive character. The
growth is an elegant pyramid, and each plant carries from 10
to 20 flowers. Finest varieties ..................... er 0Z., $3.50 $0.10
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USP ——— PT GRID LUC) wie rercdelciiereistercis che seisie sss lovescmis riot ovaccerokeigisloleisn cuts histatins 10
Tey) ==> AN Dp tio Bio BESS DOB OR CCE DIE el OD ERT ers ere eaeiey epee a 10
19 ~——Brilliant crimson. One of the finest new asters............. 10
20 — Collection of 12 distinct colors......................... 90
21 Collection of 6 distinct colors................0 0.20 2.eeee cee . 40
22 Dwarf Victoria, dark scarlet and white. These are valuable
additions to this, the finest class of dwarf asters, and the one
best adapted for pot culture. The Carmine Rose variety rep-
resents the same shade as its namesake, the tall Victoria class;
and the white is a great improvement on the original variety,
both for regularity of growth and perfection of flower...... als
Sia nt nd OALIMIMOMTOSON secs lsmie ccinivecisleieicis cen tose actye sine sieiae perks 15
24 Comet, rose and white. It grows in a pyramidal form, 12 to 15
inches high, covered with large double flowers, with long
curled petals 15
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25 LO ITS INE jesyete alee sc c. cicials sisyeis.siciels se praleielsieieiets oie 15
PA] == \\ INNO ee8 o'dnie no od boo baMgEe Me bbe desaoc he sac aberoomeaupoooo de alls)
oO
quilled aster can be had than this strain........... per 0z.,
flowers, with petals long, quilled, and sharply pointed; mixed, | .10
very early; flowers pure white, and perfect in shape; used
largely by florists about Boston. Seed from finest flowers.....- 10
381 Dwarf Pyramidal Bouquet. So profuse in bloom that the foliages
are completely hidden with flowers; mixed colors; 1ft. -.....
82 — Collection of 8 distinct colors............. 2220-000 eee eee eee .60
33 Chrysanthemum Dwarf. Immense flowers; free bloomer; mixed
COMO E $2378 aeooccad coo an090099000000g0 00 0nDa BU bOGBUD per 0z., $3.00 .10
84 (Collection of 12 distinct colors................22..0 eee eee ee cee TD
36 German Mignon, pure white. This aster, although bearing a
greater resemblance to the Victoria race than to any other,
surpasses it in flower-bearing qualities; extra fine............. 10
36 Imbrique Pompon. Exquisitely formed small flowers; mixed.... .10
37 —— Dark searlet. New; splendid.................. 3
38 Lilliput, pure white. The chief characteristics of this race are
the diminutive size of its flowers, and the abundance with
which they are produced. Exceedingly useful for cut flowers... .15
39 Schiller. A dwarf bouquet aster, double; profuse bloomer ...... 10
40 Pwony-Flowered Globe. Very early variety; vigorous habit, and
large flowers, very double; mixed colors; 2ft................... 10
41 Triumph, dark scarlet and while. (Pxony-Flowered Tom Thumb.)
A new color of this well-known variety. Very effective for
bedding; also excellent for growing in pots.................+-.- -20
42 *‘Triumph,” dark searlet. This splendid aster is undoubtedly
the most beautiful and perfect of all dwarf asters. In its
earlier growth it resembles in habit somewhat the Dwarf
Chrysanthemum-flowered section; but, in developing its large,
handsome, and beautifully shaped flowers, it assumes quite
another aspect. The individual flowers measure from two and
one-half inches to three inches in diameter and are of the most
faultless: Peony form, all petals being beautifully incurved.
The color is peculiarly rich and brilliant; when beginning to
flower it isa pure scarlet, which, when in full bloom, changes
toa magnificent lake crimson. It produces its flowers in great
abundance, making it extremely useful for borders, groups, or
DOt=Culturekece cece eee eee leer ieloeit elles ree mae -20
43 Washington. Without exception the largest aster in cultivation,
the flowers being frequently 4 to 5 inches in diameter, and of
perfect form; mixed colors; 2ft.............-.2- eee eee cee eee eee 15
44 — Collection of 6 distinct colors,................62.. 22. eee eee 250
45 Choicest mixed varieties.................. eee e ee eee per 0z., $3.00 10
46 Choice mixed, all SOrts..........-. 20 cece cece ce eee eens per oz., $1.50 . .05
47 Fine mixed, quilled.................... cece ee eee e ees per 0z., $1.00 —.05
There is no class of plants more valuable
Aster Plants for all purposes of a garden flower or
e gives such a variety of color as the Aster.
We make a specialty of these, and can furnish them of our own growing
in any quantity. Price, 10 cts. each, 50 cts. per.doz., $4.00 per 100.
48 RAWSON’S CATALOGUE OF FLOWER SEEDS.
ADONIS.
Hardy Annuals.
A very popular border-flower, often called /los Adonis or Pheasant’s Bye; they
are q.ute ornamenial, and remain a long time in bloom; 1 to 14 ft.
48 ASU Va LESSIS Carlet 220. ae cclercsata- viene ee ela elerc to iainte avelseeie nie ote oie ee $0.05
$9 Autumualis. Crimson
AGERATUM.
Half-hardy Annuals.
Splendid plants for large clumps or masses, as well as for indoor blooming
during Winter; very useful for cut flowers.
50, GinipenialiDwanfe (Bluetiee. | oe en isce seeae sane meee eee eats - see eReree 05
51 Lasseauxti. Pink: 15 ft. ......... oS Gla iafe fas Sapte Mae eels ee ee ishls. «Coenen .05
52 Mexicanume ouavender bine + 2ft.--j- oer eee eee ee eee een one eee 05
58 ethane Whites ait oa a see emcee OLE Ceer eer eee .05
54 Little Dorris. Very dwarf, azure-blue; a profuse bloomer; fine for bedding 10
AGROSTEMMA (Rose of Heaven).
Hardy Annuals.
Handsome; free-flowering, attractive border plants, at home in any garden;
excellent for cut llowers.
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58 ——Alba. White; 1) ft ..... aioe rocoodbone do aoa SENN dosobadDagbapUDOesD. 000660 -05
57 ~Corunaria. (Rose Champion.) Rose; 2 ft .......... 2... ccc ccee cece ce cces 05
ALONSOA (Mask Flower).
Half-hardy Annual. Price.
Handsome bedding plants, succeeding
. w ll in any good garden soil, freely
producing flowers of great brillian-
ey from carly Summer until frost;
valuable for indoor decoration.
58 Grandiflora. Scarlet; 2ft......... $0.05
ALYSSUM.
Hardy Annuals.
Price.
AGERATUM IMPERIAL DWARF.
AMARANTHUS.
Half-hardy Annuals. Price.
Ornamental foliaged plants, extremely
graceful and interesting, producing
a striking effect, whether grown
for the decoration of the coaserva-
tory or outdoor flower garden.
Abyssinicus. Very effective when
grown as isolated specimens; 3 ft. $0.
Bicolorruber. Foliage green, shad-
ed with red, and sometimes point-
Free-flowering, }.etty little plants for ediyelloweyo tie eee ee eter 05
beds, edgings or rockwork. The 65 Caudatus (Love Lies Bleeding). Red
annual varieties bloom the whole drooping panicles of flowers ;
Summer, and the perennials are INLINE SOMES S S595 Se Sadeds-aposeons 05
among our earliestand most attrac-
tive Sprirg flwers.
Cruentus (Prince’s Feather). Crim-
son; highly ornamental..
59 Sweet Alyssum. Fragrant, white; 67 Henderi. Varied colors: very bril-
Sit SL Ovc GCS) sb.semdan00 sunc'sD .05 liant, one of the best; 31ft ..-.... .05
60 Saxatile Lompicta. Golden yellow, 68 Melancholicus ruber. Rich, re-
shining; hardy perennial; 34 it - 05 splendent carmine foliage: 1 ft.. -05
61 Little Gem. Theygrow but 3 or 4 69 Salicifolius. Scarlet, bronzy-green
inches in height, very compact, foliage; graceful, drooping; 3ft. —.05
cf spreading growth, each plant 70 Tricolor (Joseph's Coat). Foliage
often forming a circle a foot in scarlet, yellow, and green ..... . .05
GENS = cosdonnsseysdcodoasouequedé 10 71 Splendens. A decided improvement
62 Benthami Compactum. Of dwarf, on the preceding; taller and more
compact growth: fine for borders; elezant;alovely decorativeplant, .10
White sere ee eee oe Eren per oz.,50 cts. 05 (Pl TG bb Cl boos Seep oe sbeE MOeEee eso oS 05
AMPELOPSIS.
Hardy Climbing Plants.
Of great beauty, particularly in the fall of the year when the foliage assumes various
shades of crimson, scarlet, bronze, etc.
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74 Veitchii. Well known under the name of Japanese Ivy, Boston Ivy, without
wherever it grows Sind dombo sod Snobs -daBe BHoRbasaSocn ads sabunvadobo+ opodguRoco.asc9 205
ANAGALLIS (Pimpernelle).
Half-hardy Annual.
Valuable for small beds, edgings, rustic baskets, vases or rockwork.
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ANEMONE (Coronaria).
Hardy Perennial.
These rank among the earliest and brightest of our Spring flowers, and succeed well
in any sunny Situation, with rich, light loam.
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ANTIRRHINUM (Snap Dragon).
Half-hardy Perennials.
The Antirrhinum, popularly called Snap-dragon, is one of our most showy and useful
border plants.
7d Majus spines time d tg 2 iit etic eel -nie sient eiletele eternal 05
78 Striatum. Splendid striped; 2 ft. 05
79 —— Picturatum noyum. New dwarf variety, striped anc blotched, of great beauty ; j
allfcolorsiimixe degen oreeeen-et-cee eee ener oe eestor le Eee Eee ee eee eee ere eee crae- 05
80° Collection’ of eiehtidistincticolors}italle sass eee sae seis sisele seis ola siete ste raete 50
Si Tom Thumb. )-Dwarttinesh strains; mixed \ldtieerecpels ceeiesie rie ities ete teens telels OD
82 Collection of ten distinct colors, dwarf Tom Thumb......-.--.cesesy cece reece eee es -60
-ASPERULA (Woodruff).
Hardy Perennial.
A charming, profuse-blooming little plant, bearing clusters -of fragrant flowers,
admirably adapted for bouquet-making. :
88; Odorata. /Bluessl ttre eon ee a eee nee ne er eieerieeiieces Bap sdccopsdodcros dtncoos 205
ANEMONE CORONARIA.
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RAWSON’S CATALOGUE OF FLOWER SEEDS. 49
AQUILEGIA (Columbine).
Hardy Perennials. Price.
A class of highly ornamental plants, its varieties combining at once flowers the most
curious in form, with colors the most striking and beautiful.
Alba Plena. White SOE ADORE DRO Gace obs stan $0.05
Californica hybrida. Centre petals golden yellow, sepals and spurs deep orange-red; 2 ft. .05
Chrientha (Golden Spurred). Bright golden yellow flowers; blooms all Summer;
WING) BIH BASS rao Jods Go ACRHOOHOCRE OSE TA COBOOOL > aonb cor ond dobenan hocdcneeortopannnnk pated uy)
Ceruliahybrida. Violet, blue and yellow; fine; 2 ft ................ 2.2... c ee cee eee 5
Durand Doubleyvanite eared seh tirana ticle etessisieisicieiolel-ieielsieisteleinsieceisieicicieje) ese eeloeiee 05
Glanduloabluektippedkwh tel pels iibitare-tet-tejetl-to fats -(oleisveyaietctelsioleielelalelclelereieie e/-iereieliels cls aeveie eye 05
Skinneril ms canrletandpyellowe mls shu r yeep steysien-tesstreletelonoiedsialsteleteys\elsley sis/cielekeisveisieteleteieieie ia ieisie witicierere 15
ines ttmix Gee ANCOLOLS tite ne tertetelcteiatete rc erstabtiersveneloniaiereieleceteieles cles elcielalereveleieieisic. sitet paisiciersainc -05
CollectionloL2idistincthvaLriebiespeccm-seserilcayiiiosisciiieiitcettisiclesiesiciceiciaieeitdielne ceniiels 60
ARGEMONE (Prickly Poppy).
Hardy Annuals.
Remarkably distinct plants, both in flower and foliage ; their large, poppy-like flowers are
effective in the border.
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CWE CRS LOH IE aal liKonyy 2. 2 785 Gn cudoda dad dean ndsanabenndadsntasaastuoobboodal bobbi same canmanded 05
ASPARAGUS (Climbing).
Hardy Perennial.
The finest of all the hardy climbers; it has the beautiful feathery foliage of the ordi-
nary Asparagus, in the form of a graceful, running vine; invaluable for decorative
purposes. fs
95 Asparagus, climbing. Bright-red berries; very desirable; 10 ft................-..2-.-... 10
BEGONIA.
AQUILEGIA.
Greenhouse Perennial.
AUBRIETIA. A beautiful tribe of plants, resplen-
Hardy Perennial. Price: dent during the Summer with
their flowers of various shades
of scarlet, crimson, rose, etc.,
and continuing in bloom until
frost. Being as hardy as most
of the bedding plants, and of
very easy culture, they are sim-
ply indispensable where brilli-
ancy of effectis desired. Masses
on a lawn present a gorgeous
aspect. They are also- very de-
sirable for pot-culture.
116 Tuberous - rooted. From the
An early, free-flowering plant, sometimes
ealled Blue alysswm; indispensable in
edgings, rockwork or small beds.
96 Weltoides. Rosy-lilac; }ft................ $0.10
AURICULA.
97 Alpina. Various colors; 4 ft............. 15 ou HUE Jad We
98 English Hybrids. Green-edged, etc.; newest English hybrids; ie
Prom prize) MoO werSor clerics close ci/sei-l\0 25 _ choice mixed.........+..... +25
: 117 Single flowering....-........ een,
118 Double flowering. Mixed.... .50
BALSAM.
(Lady’s Slipper. Touch-me-not.)
Tender Annuals.
Magnificent conservatory or outdoor plants,
producing their gorgeous masses of
beautiful brilliant-colored flowers in the
greatest profusion. The soil in which
they are grown should be of the richest
possible character; plants should be set
fifteen inches apart, securely staked, and
receive frequent waterings of manure-
119 Flowering Bulbs....each.20 to .40
120 Rexhybrida. Beautiful variea-
gated foliage,for pot-culture — .25
121 Scharffiana. Species from Bra-
zil,with large, thick, velvety
leaves, of emerald - green
color on the surface, and
deep, purplish-red under-
neath. The flowers are large
and pure white. Being much
hardier thanany of the Rex
varieties, it can be recom-
water. mended not only as a good
99 Alba Plena Double white............... 10 stove plant, but also as a
100 Camellia-flowered. Mixed................ 5-05 fine plant for apartments... — .25
101 —— Collection of 8 distinct colors........ _-50 a
102 Dwarf Double. Mixed coiors............ 10 = are ae ees
108 Rose-flower. Mixed colors... ........... 10 CAMELLIA-FLOWERED BALSAM.
104 — Collection of 8 distinct finest prize varieties............0..0 00 ccc ence eee tee ees $0.50
105 Rawson’s Prize. Extra double large flowers, of various shades...........:.-20eeeee eens OHS iy
106 Solferino. Beautifully striped with lilac and scarlet; 2ft...... 00.0.2... ee cece eee 10
107 Atrosanguinea plenissimo. Splendid deep blood-red; yery double; one of the most
effective of its class, either for groups or for florists’ Use... .. 1... eee eee eee eee 10
108 Victoria. Satiny white; punctated, spotted with scarlet 10
109 Perfection. New double Camellia-flowered variety; immense pure-white flowers of
large size, and of the most perfect form; highly recommended for florists .......... 15
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BALLOON VINE (Love in a Puff).
, : Half-hardy Annual.
A rapid-growing, handsome climber, with an inflated membraneous capsule from which it
derives its name.
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BARTONIA.
aes Hardy Annual
An effective plant for borders and beds, producing a profusion of metallic yellow flowers,
showing well above the downy, thistle-like foliage, brilliant in the sunshine.
Lee barromapannredn a GOllenty ell OW: dic kin cemcbi ssc ceases acti cacmete se odecee eect eens 05
BRACHYCOME (Swan River Daisy).
Half-hardy Annuals.
Beautiful free-flowering, dwarf-growing plants, covered during the Summer with a pro-
fusion of Cineraria-like flowers; eflective as edgings, in beds, rustic baskets, or
pot culture. m
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ee ——— A TL OMAN LULL Gree Eitiars olsen as ciclo iy oe nrc taee ECE NTS: CCID SCA TAPESALS ie SINE BN 298 05
BOCCONIA.
Hardy Perennial.
Ornamental foliage plants, exceedingly effective as single specimens on lawns or in borders.
115 Bocconia Japonica. Produces racemes of bloom 2 to 3 ft. long............ecee eee ce eee 10 DOUBLE FLOWERING TUBEROUS BEGONIA.
RAWSON’S CATALOGUE OF FLOWER SEEDS.
BELLIS (Double Daisy).
Hardy Perennials.
A deservedly popular flower, and one of the
ever fine the blooms from which daisy s
singles and semi-doubles.
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DEHN ecu g cs onaeonauadeda ca bborceanso hone Gabe csodsodotccssob Beton come conn 15
124 Longfellow. Fine large flowering; dark rose flowers.........+......2-.-ee202eee 15
125 Snowball fl. pl. Large, double, pure white....2.....25.. 0:25 526655555255 cnb etl, -20
BROWALLI.
‘ _ Half-hardy Annuals. :
V ery handsome, profuse-blooming plants, covered with rich, strikingly beautiful
owers. i
126 Elata certlea. Dwart, a lovely blue, haying the appéarance, when planted in
masses and in full bloom, of an elegantly-shaded Carpet; }ft..............--- 10
127 —— Roezli. Azure blue and white mixed -................. aren Me ee aabadate 205
CACALIA (Tassel Flower).
j , Hardy Annuals.
A beautiful and profuse-flowering genus of plants, of remarkably easy culture: suc-
ceed best in rather rich soil. * > yi
128s7Aurea.. Golden yellow lyiditecaasjton taane asians aaa sass ss Sak nae oe 05
129 Coccinea, Orange scarlet, flowering in clusters, very pretty..... 05
CALANDRINIA.
Half-hard
Very beautiful, free-flowering plants, invalu
banks, or similar situations; they have
the Portulaca, and produce an abund-
ance of blossoms which, when fully
expanded, have a charming effect;
succeed in a light, rich soil.
180 Speciosa. Rosy purple; a most pro-
fuseibloomenrssccccieeeee ee eee
131 —— Alba. A white flowering variety
of the preceding; distinct and beau-
tiful
CALCEOLARIA.
Greenhouse Perennials.
Plants of a highly decorative character,
indispensable for the greenhouse or
the flower garden. The finer strains of
C. hybrida are remarkable for their
large, magnificently marked flowers,
and are chiefly cultivated for indoor
decoration.
182 Hybrida. Choice mixed
183 Superba Grandiflora. Beautifully spot-
ted, large-flowered, extra select;
. the finest in cultivation
134 Striata. This type has been] so far
fixed that one-fourth of the plants
raised from seed may be expected
to produce flowers striped or
marked after the manner of Bi-
zarre Carnation
CALENDULA (Marigold
Hardy Annuals,
A very showy, free-flowering genus of
plants, producing a very pretty effect
in mixed borders, and growing freely
in almost any soil.
1385 Officinalis. (Pot Marigold). Fine
OUANAS Aah Hebd obas scgodeceDus
136 Ranunculoides, fl. pl. Double; average
AeA Geeta odonten Judcepsa900K0 .oCOg
137 Meteor. Light, golden yellow, striped
with intense orange ; blooms from
May until late in Autumn; per oz.,
ZoiCtSseemarichiccciebiccciccicwictci aca cnn
WHITE FRAGRANT CANDYTUFT.
Price.
best for early Spring blooming. How-
eed is saved it always produces a few
y Annuals.
able for edgings, rockwork and dry, hot
fleshy leaves and succulent stems, like
138
139
140
141
142
143
-25
).
144
145
146
147
HARDY PERENNIALS.
148) (Carpatica. Mauve; lettesmereeeecscriceccas .05
149 —— Alba. White; 1 ft.. .............. 05
151 Pyramidalis. Blue, handsome; 3 ft... 05
152 —— Alba. Pure white; 3 ft.......... 05
1538 Perennial varieties. Mixed... ..........-.. 10
154 Media (See Canterbury Bells).Finest mixed. .05
will flower early in Spring; and, sown in April or M
indispensable for bouquets.
160 Carter’s New Carmine.
Dunnettii. Rich crimson; 1 ft
Empress.
iON.) Reo odduddEoo Sono daosodo ooDd cGcO bone AROS ODS
Fragrant. Pure white; 1 ft
Hybrid dwarf.
Purple. Fine for bedding; 1 ft
Rocket. White; large trusses; 1 ft
Tom Thumb. Forms dwarf, com
rose-colored flowers mixed
White (lberis amara). Anold, well-known sort
Fine mixed
For perennial varieties, see Iberis.
CALLIOPSIS
New and brilliant colors in great variety
CALENDULA METEOR.
Prince of Urange. The Calendula
Meteor, although such a general
favorite, will find a strong rival in
this novelty. It was raised from
the variety alluded to, but sur-
passes it in beauty, the florets being
striped with a more intense shade
of orange; and this glowing tone is
imparted to the whole flower. For
effective and persistent blooming
this will be found unequalled......
Pengei fl. pl. A white hybrid Mari-
gold, with double flowers........:..
Hardy Annuals.
Few, if any, annuals are more useful than
these; the colors are rich and striking,
flowers numerous and beautiful; pro-
duce a fine effect in mixed borders.
Bicolor(tinctoria). Yellow and brown ;
very showy
Burridgii. Deep crimson-copper, with
amargin of gold
Coronata. Yellow with crimson spots.
Golden Wave. Plant very bushy and
compact; covered with hundreds
of beautiful golden blossoms, 2 in.
across, with small, dark centres... -
Marmorata. Rich crimson, brownand
yellow, marbled; 2 ft
Nigra speciosa. Rich crimson; 2 ft....
bicolor hybrida, fl. pl. A charming
variety, resembling gaillardia picta
Lorenziana; flowers last much
longer than single variety, and con-
tinue blooming until cut down by
frost. Will produce 75 per cent.
double flowers
- Fine mixed varieties, per 0oz.,40cts....
CAMPANULA.
A genus of exceedingly beautiful annuals
and perennials, all of which are char-
acterized by the richness of their colors
and the profusion of their bloom.
HARDY ANNUALS.
155
156
157
158
159
Lorei.
— Alba. Silvery gray; See
Pentagonia. Rich purple; } ft...
Alba. Pure white; } ft.......
Annual varieties. Mixed
CANDYTUFT.
Hardy Annuals. A
One of the most useful border annuals; very effective in beds, groups, ribbons, etc.; also very
useful for pot-culture, for conservatory decoration during the Winter. Seedsown in Autumn
ay, will continue in bloom until frost;
Distinct and beautiful, presenting one mass of vivid carmine
Intermediate in height between the old Rocket and the newer Tom Thumb sort.
The plant is of a very branching habit, and covered with large trusses of pure-white
er OZ., 25 cts.
pact clusters of clear white, flesh-color, lilac, purple and
Price.
or Coreopsis.
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05,
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10
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05
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RAWSON’S CATALOGUE OF FLOWER SEEDS. 51.
CANNA (Indian Shot).
Half-hardy Perennials. Price.
A genus of highly ornamental plants, remarkable for their large and handsome foliage,
majestic habit and brilliant flowers. When planted in groups or masses they im-
part quite a tropical aspect to the garden. Cannas are easily raised by sowing the
seed early in Spring, in a strong, moist heat, when the plants are highly decorative
the first season ; may also be planted in the flower border in May and June, but will
not flower so early.
170 Anneii. Rich crimson; 3 ft............ cece eeeee eres fol-leleleltstonersras\e/\eiaicieisiaeelse et ertietaes $0.10
171 Muszefolia Hybrida. Orange flowers, daree eraud foliage aac eee eee 10
172 Warscewiezii.. Brilliant red, foliage|striped. 6.0.0... 6 cee ee eects ete tense cee nn 10
iSiekin eo MaK eda arr euleSpeciirsetaeercr reelection clei elsteneialslelsfelavcksreletercleietclciiemiccla aio ecient pee eee .05
174 Crozy’s Fine Mixed. Monsieur Crozy may be considered the most successful raiser
and improver of this magnificent genus. They are distinguished by the Juxuri-
ance and diversity of color of their foliage, but above all by the size and bril-
liancy of hue of their flowers; finest mixed . d
ow Collection Ofle distinct VaALlEbieS tee cc citenicnlclsiciillsleleicic cies ceisicc tcc a necclacce cea eesis 75
The roots can be preserved during Winter by being covered with dry sand and placed in
a warm, dry cellar. ‘ :
Those desiring to make more effective display than can be had with plants the first
season from seed can obtain extra strong roots of all the best varieties at 15 cts.
each; $1.50 per dozen.
CARNATIONS.
Half-hardy Perennials.
A magnificent class of popular favorites, most of which are deliciously fragrant, and
with colors extremely rich and beautiful. The seed we offer is from the finest
collection in Europe, and will produce many double flowers, and amongst them
many choice novelties.
186 Carnation. Saved from choicest
double flowers, very select; 14 ft. .50
187 FineGerman. Fromnamed tiowers — .25
188 Good Mixed. For border culture. 10
189 Perpetual, or tree. Saved from
FRENCH CANNA.
CANARY BIRD FLOWER. AN : © oicest double flowers Sb OO RS HES 50
(Tropeolum peregrinum.) Price. aS SGD, 10 ioe eee ieee apetes 25
**Shakesperian.”? For size of
flowers, brilliancy of colors, con-
stancy of bloom, this strain can-
notibeequallede eau ee eas -50
Dwarf double early flowering. A.
distinct variety, of compact,
bushyshabit!; Wittyy see es cee 25.
Grenadin. Scarlet double flowers
of great brilliancy, unsurpassed
LOTAMLOLISCSHUSEL tie eclosion: 15
Collection of 12 distinct varieties. 1.00
Marguerite Carnation. Of recent
introduction. Very early. The
seed produces nearly eighty per
cent of double flowers, and if
sown in March, and other sow-
ings are made in_ succession,
flowers can be had the whole
year round. The plants will
flower in four months after
sowing the seed. Price per pkt. .10
195; —— Half dwarf, white..........:. 15
wet Half-hardy Annuals.
A well-known, desirable climbing plant, of
rapid growth, highly ornamental foliage
and a profusion of curiously shaped
flowers; the habit of the plant is of a
luxuriant and rambling character, and
trained on even Ene most unsightly x
objects, it imparts to them a most pleas- Uae iy
ing aspect. 0; y ¥
176 Canary Bird flower. Flowers re- YI fs
sembling a canary bird, yellow. $0.05 5
CANTERBURYBELLS.
(Campanula Media.)
Hardy Biennialts.
When well grown, Canterbury Bells are
amongst the most attractive of
border plants; they succeed in
191
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a8 Double. Rose. wi ibs GgseopORepedens aD
79 —— White. 2} ft 05
180 a Mixed. ott 105 PICOTEE PINK.
181 Single Blue. 23 ft 05 196 Picotee Pink. Saved from the most
182 ——White. 2, ft.......... 05 desirable varieties; 1} ft........ 50
188 —— Mixed. _ 2h ft oe : 05 197 German mixed. Double...... 25
184 Dean’s Hybridis. A splendid strain, 198 —— Good mixed. Fine border var-
remarkable for the size of the TORIES Hey pai er a baie iano aye it sles 10
flowers and their diversity of
COLTS A2E tie ceeiels ees ssie secs -10
185 Striata (Double striped). Large
flowers; very double, with slight
violet streaks on white ground;
elegant in shape, and of very
(DEBE? COMO sc br onaCeuoodcueOpon 10
CASTOR OIL BEAN.
(See Ricinus.)
CENTAUREA. Price.
Y Showy, hardy plants; many of the varieties have beautiful
silvery ‘foliage, and are indispensable for ribbon. border-
ing or carpet bedding,
MARGUERITE CARNATION.
199 Candidissima. Half-hardy perennials. Silvery-leafed
plants for beds, vases, baskets and pots; 1ft.......... $0.15
200 Clementii. Hardy perennial. Elegant, deeply-cut foli-
age, covered with a snowy white down; handsome.... _.10
201 Gymnocarpa. Half-hardy perennial. A graceful, sil-
very-leafed variety, for bedding or pot-culture; 1ft... .10
202 Americana. Hardy annual. Lilac purple, very attrac-
PB ane-/| : 203 Cyanus: es Blue- bottle or Conn sfower, free
ooming; continues in flower a long time; fine for
CANTERBURY BELL. cutting ; mixed colors.c.0)..200t eee SHRe Nate .08 CENTAUREA CYANUS.
59 ‘ : RAWSON’S CATALOGUE OF FLOWER SEEDS.
CELOSIA (Cockscomb).
Hardy Annuals. Price.
Magnificent, free-flowering, graceful-growing plants, producing in the greatest pro- ?
fusion spikes of the most beautiful feathery flowers. Plants of the Celosia flower
freely if planted out in June in light soil, not too rich; grown in pots they are the
most elegant of greenhouse and conservatory plants.
204 Cristata nana. Choice mixture of the newest dwarf crested varieties, most
lH alIbLEvoT Coliseo nbadcedouso Ghd Ro poche OOne Gsbnua nd cospasuascDoohooUanesuacnaocenD Gon $0.05
205 Empress. Combs large and bright-purple, dark foliage.... .-....0..2...-.-...-.-4. -10
206 Glasgow Prize. A splendid distinct dwarf variety, with dark foliage, large, crim-
RON CoN 5565 cop Osos CE AEE dodo Joon avad SSo0nnds bacm spaddsaaUeo! AIee ROBE son Seadua -10
207 Huttonii. A beautiful dark foliage, bedding or greenhouse plant..............-..- -10
208 Japonica (Japanese Cockscomb). The combs are almost as delicately cut as ruffled
lace, while the colors are the brightest imaginable. ................-...-... ECS SoDG 10
209 Pyramidalis. Choice mixture of all the plumed or feathered sorts..............-... -10
210 Collection of 8 splendid varieties ...........-......- nad bdesacoEeAdag oon -50
CENTRANTHUS.
Hardy Annuals.
Very pretty free-flowering, compact-growing plants, very effective in beds, ribbons, or
as an edging; their transparent stem, delicate branches, and light glaucous leaves
render them very beautiful; grow freely in any common garden soil.
jee Centranthus. > WLixe di Colors iQpi oe waspetesetetecinte eleitecie siete isieletelsie\eln\sevelotctel)-\erelctalefoeeaeerers
CERASTIUM.
Hardy Perennials.
Silvery-foliaged plants, admirably adapted for edgings, rockwork, etc.; so profuse
and pere-white are the flowers that the plant is frequently termed ‘‘ Snow in
Summer .”*
2L2 VBiebersteinii. {Silvery foliage say aehtire eye cielavrers/aejelsiove)sjsietese yes jaic(eiariniclotsisteleis lei cletenete eielels
218 Tomentosum. Similar to the preceding, but smaller foliage...................2.2255
CHRYSANTHEMUM.
Hardy Annuals. Price.
The tall, double-flowered, annual Chrysan-
themums when well grown are amongst
the most showy and effective of Stumn-
mer-flowering border-plants; to allow
for individual development, they should
be thinned out from twelve to eighteen
inches apart. The dwarf kinds make
showy bedding plants.
Price.
CHRYSANTHEMUM — Continued. |
994 Frutescens (Marguerite, or Paris
Daisy). The white star-like flowers
of this variety, so popular for
decorative purposes, are freely pro-
duced under ordinary culture; 115
“ 5 . : Tash oo bdoo aN DdUs 08001300 I0N9eD0 52000204 $0.10
214 Burridgeanum tricolor. White, with z 5 i AL aioe
crimson band; beautiful-........... $0.05 225 Fae eee dere hambone pene Re
215 Dunnettii album fl. pl. Double snow- Ala E LEAL eae MONO Miia rh paepaue? 00
Whiteehowerspulittromec ae eee .05 aE ;
216 —— Aureum fi. pl. Large double The following are the well-known -/a//-
golden-yellow flowers; 1ft.......... 05 hardy perennial varieties so exten-
sively grown in pots for late Autumn
and early Winter flowering ; no one
should be without them.
226 Indicum. Mixed; 3ft...........:.....
227 ——Nanum (Dwarf Pompone). Mixed.
228 Japonicum. Distinct from the old
varieties in style of fiowers, which
are of a peculiar form, in a great
217 Lord Beaconsfield. Crimson-maroon,
edged and striped with a golden
rim surrounding arich browneye. — .05
218 The Sultan. Rich, velvety, crimson-
maroon, with golden rim surround-
ing a dark-brown centre............ 205
219 Segetum grandiflorum. The la
single, yellow, flowering variety;
grownextensively in pots........... 05
220 Eclipse. A very showy variety, the
form of the flowers resembling the
well-known Chrysanthemum, Bur-
ridgeanum, but surpassing it greatly
by its striking colors, which are
pure golden-yellow, with a purplish-
rorearer
oH
229 New York Prize. Saved from a very
choice collection of Chinese and
Japanese varieties of every . con-
ceivable form and color, from one
of the most successful growers and
exhibitors in this country........... 25
searlet ring. Disk dark-brown..... «05
221 Coronarinat: Double white, fine bor- CLINTONIA
CEpPlanteet eee eee ee 05 Z ) 1 Wy ; me
222 Golden Feather. Beautiful golden RSS Z } ? Hardy Annuals.
Charming, neat little plants, producing a
fine effect as edgings or on rockwork,
in rustic baskets, vases, ete.
foliage and large flowers, often LAAs
three inches in diameter, with a
dark disk in the centre surrounded
with bright-yellow and crimson CHRYSANTHEMUM. LORD BEACONSFIELD. 230 Clintonia. Mixed colors; 74 ft....... .05
GCIRCIES Remeron 10
223 Fine mixed.............. per 0z.,35 cts. .05 CHINESE PRIMROSE. ay
(See Primula.) Price. a —— i
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CLIANTHUS (Glory Pea).
Half-hardy Shrub.
One of the most beautiful plants in cultiva-
tion, with neat, compound leaves, and
drooping clusters of large —~ich-scarlet,
pea-shaped flowers, e®_ua flower being
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picturesquely mar'.ed with a large, Zi
black, cloud-like plotch in front. Z\
231 Clianthus Dampierii. Magnificent;
Befitsvah cok Alek REE Ore R ae: b meee $0.15 ,
‘COLEUS.
Greenhouse Perennial.
For the adornment of the greenhouse and
sitting-room this plant is in great de-
mand, and is also among the most
popular plants for the flower-garden,
either for groups, ribbon-borders, or
as Single specimens.
232 Coleus. Saved from the newest and
most showy varieties; 2 ft.......... 25
COCKSCOMB.
COLEUS. (See Celosia.) ; CLIANTHUS.
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CINERARIA.
Greenhouse Perennials. Price.
Well-known favorite free-flowering plants for the greenhouse, which may be had in
splendid bloom through the gieater portion of the year; and, from the richness
and diversity of the colors, are among the most valuable of our early Spring
flowers; succeed best in light, rich, free and open soil.
233 Dwarf. A new German strain of compact growth, highly recommenided....... $0.25
234 Extra Choice. From prize flowers; this strain is unsurpassed in quality........ 250
O35 HiMonime deel Goolecolorss saa teeeee eee eee eee Baa es sibel 125
236 New Double. Representing every shade of color, unquestionably one of the
| HESTHOMMECENDAMUTO CUCTIONS)etsyesidalsisvliccactate aeoielekesicielerehe clcte ele tarel enue oe eee D0
The following halj-hardy perennial varieties of Cineraria are desirable for bedding
and other purposes fur which Centaurea is recommended.
237 .10
260% —— Rose pink............. 020. ce enec ee cee rede eeens 10
COWSLIP.
Hardy Perennials.
Favorite early free-flowering plants, which should be
extensively grown for filling the beds and borders
of the Spring flower garden; succeed best in rich
soil.
261 Cowslip. Fine mixed varietes; 34 ft....... SAGAS 10
CUCUMIS.
: + CLARKIA. (See Gourd’s Ornamental.) CINERARIA.
54 RAWSON S CATALOGUE OF FLOWER SEEDS.
CYCLAMEN. :
Greenhouse Bulbs. ~ Price.
A genus of the most beautiful and elegant Winter and Spring blooming plants, for pot-
culture in parlor or conservatory, universally admired. If sown early in Spring under
glass, and well grown, will make flowering bulbs in one year.
262) Persicum= Wineymixedesanre te eiericieeee ricer eee ey cece cee Ce eeEE eee ene seco eeeErecrerere $0.25
263 ——Giganteum. An improyed type, with broad, beautifully mottled leaves, immense
flowers of great substance, pure-white with violet-purple eye...............---+.s+-+.-+-- -50
264 Choice mixed. Including those varieties that are hardier than Persicum, many of
which are charming both in flower and foliage, and delightfully fragrant.............-.. -25
CYPRESS VINE.
Half-hardy Annuals.
One of the most popular of all-Summer climbers; flowers small, thickly set in a most beautiful
dark-green foliage.
265), Crimsonepe Brilliant) LO Wt atc i.:cetoiefeteleleleis eles eee ae eeceere ee eeeceee erate per oz.,50cts. —.05
266) VROseemaVierygdelicate secs. scceeen pee eee eee ee Cee nee Ce reer ences per oz.,50 cts. —.05
267) Whites Hornicemeteries sone ere hearer eet nee ee neeee soaconae per oz.,50 cts. .05
268 Scarlet ivy-leaved. Graceful climber, of rapid growth; flowers profusely....per o Octs. .05
2ESL UM TK Cae Ne ie ht) EAE Z0 gga pS8eC0093709030008105908 00 OHO ae ea ia: 05
CUPHEA (Cigar Plant).
A highly decorative plant, equally well adapted for the conservatory or the flower border.
269 Platycentra. Half-hardy perennial. Scarlet, white and purple; 1ft.........-......2------- 05
270 Purpurea. Halj-hardy annual. Rosy-scarlet, purple calyx, elegant; 1 ft 10
DAHLIA.
Half-hardy Perennial. Price. DAISY.
Admirers of this noble plant may confidently (See Bellis.)
depend upon the quality of this seed, it
DATURA (Trumpet Flower).
having been saved from the best varieties
Half-hardy Annuals. Price.
in cultivation, of various heights and
colors; if sown in early Spring, they will
An ornamental genus of plants, many of which
possess attractions of the highest order.
flower in August.
Im large clumps or borders of shrubbery
CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM.
271 Single. Mixed; saved from splendid new
varieties, which for brilliancy of color
cannot be surpassed............ cee eens $0.10
no stent 4 they produce an excellent effect. The
eu Wouble:/ hine sete elcopoooe0 See eat ey ay roots may be preserved in sand through
273 New Liliput. Dwarf, very beautiful.. 25 the winter, inia dry cellar
New Cact d. The result E 2 ’ i
aut Sa eee wy 277 Atroviolacea plenissima Almost black,
with a semi-double variety which pro- Ae a inside beautiful light-purple......-..... $0.10
duces charming variegated flowers that B : 278 FET ee eae white, striped pur- és
; cannot fail to please../..... 5... 2..c.008 25 p= _. __ ple, sweet-s¢ Geese eee cee eres
275 Gracilis, pnele striped. An interesting aoe 279 Chlorenia: a: pl. Golden-yellow, fra- a
new single class producing wers . TAME inne Gooooo se cadUososeeooancode- j
eriahe are etpedt Pena aaeed aaa eA 280 Fastuosa alba. Pure white, double; 2 ft.. 05
dotted with a great diversity of colors, 7g : 281 Ta Tar ENS: Splendid, mixed, re
and in a manner no less grotesque than tis new varieties.....- pasab3¢ SppocdesE5955 58 :
charming. These Dahlias Here been 1B 282 Meteloides (I right i). White-bordered A
awarded numerous first prizes, and have lilac; handsome; 2 ft.) 2... -.-----=-- b= = 05
elicited general admiration wherever
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DELPHINIUM
(Perennial Larkspur).
DAHLIA ROOTS.
(See Bulbs.)
DOLICHOS (Hyacinth Bean).
Tender Annuals.
Beautiful class of quick-growing ornamental
climbers, often growing fifteen to twenty
feet in a season; producing an abundance d
of clustered spikes of purple and white : = principal color is blue, shading from the
flowers, which are followed by exceedingly LEMATS ; softest celestial to the darkest purole,
ornamental seed-pods. COCCINER. while all are more or less shaded or marke¢
276 Dolichos lablab. Mixed .............-.-- ode with some other color.
(For annual varieties, see Larkspur.)
Hardy Perennial.
Plants remarkable for their great beauty, di-
versity of shades, and highly decorative
qualities. They differ greatly in habit of
growth, some producing magnificent
spikes of flowers, while others are dwarf
and completely covered with bloom. The
23s Cewlestinums blues lett. cecil ciek ck cece eeeciiciens $0.10
284 Cashmerianum. New species, considered the finest of
this magnificent family ; flowers dark-blue; large. very
NaAnGSoMekkmemifae se sete eee eee ete eee eee
285 Formosum. Rich dark-blue, with white centre; 2} ft....
286 Hybridum, fl. pl. Finest prize varieties; double-fine
Anbb-dX0 inno ongacp oC Gadd 5d ond0u ba sabdécboobosdounoLuesaa
287 Nudicaule. Varying in color from light-scarlet to a
shade verging on crimson; very brilliant; 15 ft. ...
WSs Sinensis.. Choiceimixedsererticnectceeeccceeeeeeeaesee
289 Brunonianum. Dwarf, musk-scented Larkspur. The
flowers are larger in size than any in cultivation, and
of a peculiar shade of light-blue. It is particularly
interesting because of its powerful odor of musk, a
property unique in this variety, as heretofore a scented
variety has been unknown.::............-----0+0----s
290 Hybridum Sulphureum (Larkspur, New Sulphur-
colored). Aremarkably handsome species, resembling
in habit of growth the Branching or Stock-fld. Lark-
spur, and attaining a height of three and one-half to
four and one-half feet. The flowers, one inch in diam-
eter, being of the same size and form as those of the
best single-fid. perennial Larkspur, are of the most
beautiful pure sulphur-yellow color. It continues in
flower from June to August. Though a hardy peren-
7 ial. it will. j DELPHINIUM HYBRIDUM
DAHLIA GRACILIS. nial, it will, if sown early, flower the first season..... ol) SULPHUREUM.
RAWSON’S CATALOGUE OF FLOWER SEEDS. 5
DIANTHUS.
A magnificent genus, which embraces some of the most popular flowers in cultivation.
D. Chinensis and its varieties may be considered the most beautiful and effective of
our hardy annuals; the double and single varieties, with their rich and varied colors
in beds or masses, are remarkably attractive; while the recently introduced varieties,
with their large, richly-colored flowers, close, compact habit, and profusion of bloom,
are unsurpassed for effectiveness in beds or mixed borders.
or
; HARDY ANNUAL AND BIENNIAL VARIETIES. Price.
291 Chinensis. (China or Indian Pink). Single, many colors mixed; showy............+ $0.05
292 ——FIl. pl. A splendid mixture; producing a large proportion of double flowers
daddeagn osogdncoooOUaLHS EoUODbOUDDOND ate tenet ee ce etece secre eceeceesses+ Per OZ, 40 Cts., .05
2938 Heddewigii. Color varies from the richest velvety crimson to the most delicate rose;
a magnificent variety; 1ft.............. 8oboaS | Bab.o0 Ko beHsGob coagedoAG 05
294 ——Fl.pl. Double variety of the preceding, very showy; 1 ft 10
295 Diadematus, fl. pl. Of dwarf, compact habit, of various tints of rose, maroon and
Dy PUrple MonejormuhewPest OL ICSISPCCLES):\-t-feteiapeieie/a\-daierele ioe isiereicelelepels e)olels ctelevelsiele elelererercisielers ete 10
/ 296 Laciniatus. Beautifully fringed, finest colors mixed; 1 ft........ Ea wrsie war oohareie ata 10
Ss Ke ‘N 297 —— Fl. pl. A double variety of the preceding, in splendid colors; 1 ft.--.............. 10
ae 298 Imperialis, fl. pl. (Double Imperial Pink). Many Colors mixed............-eeeeeeeees 05
299 Choice dwarf varieties. Mixed.................... 50000600 dodo DD gO bODaNOO DOCH UDTOOROEOC 10
HARDY PERENNIAL VARIETIES.
300 Barbatus. (See Sweet William.) Finest mixed ............. ccc cece ce cen eee ence cece 10
301 Hybridus, fl. pl. Large, flowering double, finest mixed, extra......,..........00..00 8 05
302 Dentosus. A mass of pretty rosy-lilac flowers; a perfect gem............... cee eee eee 05
808 Atrosanguineus. Deep blOOG-TEd...... 2... cece cece meee ecneecnccececseneesreneesceses 10
304 Plumarius, (Pheasant Lye Pink). Double, very fragrant, fine for the border 05
305 Florists’ or Paisley Pink. Turner’s finest strain, from the finest named varieties.
Flowers with white ground, beautifully blotched and edged with different shades
of purple; growing freely, and flowering profusely, either in pots, in the green-
HOUSE HOF MMNEH CO PEM ONG Ce cerrcsescteleivlelcloleelsleleleieis che cisicicieetcelec once cece clon eis mice 25
306 Choice Mixed, perennial VATIelies 6.66.66 cee cee cece cece cen eee et eee eeenees 05
: 307) CollectiomoteledistinctavanictieSics-c-ccecsecs cr eccesocieescnenccccecs ch.ce tclasoeeecscene 50
DIANTHUS PLUMARIUS.
DIGITALIS (Foxglove). EC i EVER
Greenhouse Perennials.
Hardy Perennials. Price. Very popular plants for
Very ornamental and ex- bedding or pot-culture ;
ceedingly showy plants their large, massive,
for shrubberies and succulent, peculiarly
other half-shady places. colored: igeves neve
y j . t=) &< t=) < nd
ie Mba: Pare wie eae $0.05 A group composed of the
09 nee EATON different varieties can
occa O nats ence apoohD 205 be made one of the most
310 Purpurea. Purple spot- attractive spots in the
ted 6 3ft mse sopaobe a .05 flower carden.
311 Gloxinoides. Splendid 324 Met allica, Broad
large-flowered vari- Fea esis ree, 6 Oe mlm
ety; brilliant colors, leaves, beautifully
111) 0.20 |p Goasebopdeannee .05 shaded with a pur-
312 Monstrosa. A newand plish glaucous hue.. 25
ereanlyemprove d aya 325 Secunda Glauca.
= Tiety; extra fine..... 10 Silvery-gray foliage ;
318 Maeculata superba. handsome.. ra B25)
Ivery’s strain, beau- Se aa ee a
tifully spotted....... 10
ERYTHRINA
(Coral-Tree).
Half-hardy Shrubs.
A splendid genus, with fine
leaves and _ beautiful,
brilliant, scarlet flowers ;
they grow freely out-of-
doors if planted in a
warm situation.
326.. Erythrina crista-galli.
Scarlet; from West
EUPHORBIA
(Variegated Spurge).
Hardy Annual.
A showy border-plant, with
foliage veined and mar-
gined with white, very
attractive.
eeiehseedouse eed 05 CALIFORNIA2POPPY. IMGIES cess LO.
ERYSIMUM.
i 1 Hardy A ils.
ESCHSCHOLTZIA (California Poppy). ye a tee aes vides
Hardy Annuals. Price. tive in beds, mixed borders, or ribbons; suc-
An exceedingly showy, profuse-flowering |genus of plants, with extremely rich and beau-
_ tiful colors; attractive for bedding, massing or ribboning ; light, rich soil.
$15 Californica. Yellow, rich-orange centre; 1 ft $0.05
316 —— Alba, fl. pl. Anew double white variety ; fiN€ occ c cc cece cecectueteteveesecsvesssse AQ 828 Peroffskianum. Orange; 1ft................. 205
317 Carminea (Grandiflora rosea). A charming variety, with large flowers of intense
carmine; blooms until late in the fall..............0--2+--0+ Bes oe Mich a at eee 10
318 Crocea. Rich-orange; 1ft................ 05
319 Alba. Creamy-white; 34 ft 05
320 Mandarin. The inner side of the petals is of 2, rich-orange color; the outer side being
the brilliant-scarlet known as the mandarinscarlet..........--++000 cee ce eect eee e eens 05
exe LPN OUICOLOUS Met ee lan oe ce ccc bi acccacelees RTS OL eta per oz., 40 cts. —.05
ETERNAL,
or Everlasting Flowers,
Hardy Annuals.
Ornamental border-plants, the blos-
soms of which are extensively
used for Winter bouquets.
(See Helichrysum, etc.)
322 Flowers. Many varieties and
species mixed............ : 10
3283 Collection of 12 distinct vari-
CLIES ere moitetele toi ontis eres .60
BED OF ECHEVERIAS. ;
ETERNAL, OR EVERLASTING.
RAWSON’ S CATALOGUE OF FLOWER SEEDS.
FORGET-ME-NOT (Myosotis).
Half-hardy Perennial. Price
A favorite and well-known border plant, flowers early, blooms freely, and is indispensable for
Spring gardening. i
329 Forget-me-not. Fine mixed yarieties $0.10
For other varieties, see Myosotis. 3
GAILLARDIA.
Hardy Annuals.
Splendid bedding plants, remarkable for the profusion, size and brillianey of their flowers,
continuing in beauty during Summer and Autumn. j
330 Grandiflora. Choice mixed annual varieties, rich colors; 134 ft........0.000. 20 ee cece eee eee .05 &
331 Picta Lorenziana (New Double Gaillardia). Asan ornamental plant, and on account of
its long duration of bloom and its usefulness for cut flowers, this variety cannot be
too highly recommended. The colors offered (in mixture) comprise sulphur-yellow.
olden-yellow, orange; amaranth/andi claret seonceesioncntomericaeeee neonates ee: 10
GLADIOLUS.
(See Bulbs.)
GLAUCIUM.
Hardy Perennials.
Effective border plants, among the prettiest of our white-foliagec plants, Their elegantly
indented glaucous green leaves make them attractive at all seasons. ;
$32 Glaucium. Fine mixed..............
_ GERANIUM.
GERANIUM
(Pelargonium).
Greenhouse Perennials. rice.
2 These well-known garden favorites
are as indispensable for indoor
as for out-of-door decoration,
and should be extensively culti-
vated. Theseed we offer having
been saved from first-class va-
rieties, the amateur has a fair
Globe Amaranthus
(Gomphrena).
Half-hardy Annuats. Price.
Handsome everlastings, with showy
flowers, which may be cut and
preserved for Winter decora-
tions; they are exceedingly
beautiful plants for conserva-
tory decoration, and when well
grown in small pots are a
pleasing feature in the sitting-
room. chance of raising many charm-
33 Flesh color ing novelties.
334 Purple. 342 Geranium. Fine mixed..... . $0.25
335 Orange. 2°, —Extra. From prize fiowers .50
336 Rose. 2it 344 Scarlet or zonale. Finemixed .10
337 Varicvated. 345 —New golden and bronze
colored. Embracing the
finest golden and silver tri-
colored. gold and bronze
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339 Globosa nanacompacta. 15 205,
' Splendor. Bright pinkish rose.............--.- 20 10
Crown Prince of Prussia. A. delicate blush;
TG, shoe eadodedoosase . keane seucdedtenunBndos 15 205
Painted Lady. Rose and white ..........-... Boll) .05
Purple ....0.. 00. cece cece cece cee cee cee eee eee a5) 05
Striped .... 26.0... cee cece eee eee teen nes 15 05
White ..... Jon odabogdaededdocemouandeBaeaETS -20 10
Invincible scarlet. Beautiful brilliant scarlet 15 05
Invincible striped. Vividscarlet, white stripes .16 205,
Invincible carmine. A beautiful large flowering
variety, very fragrant, and for brightness of
color it surpasses all other....--..--2+++++- sejle al 05
7841 Lottie Eckford. Lavender shaded with pink
and white; a free bloomer..: ....-.-.-++++--- 25 10
785 IzaEckford. Creamy-white suffused with rosy-
PINK... 6. eee ee eee eee cette eee eee eee 25 10
ScABIOSA NANA.
SWEET WILLIAM.
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SWEET PEAS — Continued,
ya
786 Butterfly. White ground, dell-
eately laced with lavender-
blue, very fragrant......-....
787 Miss Blanche Ferry. It is said to
be fully ten days earlier than
any other variety, and pro-
duces more flowers. It is
of dwarf and very compact
growth, requiring no support.
Its flowers are pink and white
788 Apple Blossom. A large-flowered
and very beautiful variety.
Wings white, shaded with
lilac. Standard, bright rosy
TOM. pop odds codeou come onUce. 6
789 Boreatton. Particularly hand-
some and distinct sort. °Its
flowers are large and of a rich
dark, glossy, chestnut color.
789} Eckford’s Collection. 12 varieties
790 Vesuvius. Brilliant crimson
791 Orange Prince. Distinct and
fine. Rose-colored wings and
orange red standards.........
792 Princess Beatrice. Bright rose-
PAS Deo anos ocua cogdoonseccogs
793 Violet Queen. Dwarfer, flowers
ranging in color from deep
mauve to light violet.........
7934 Purple Prince. Maroon shaded
with bronze and purple wings
794 Queen of the Isles. Scarlet,
mottled with white and purple
Princess of Wales. White,
striped, blue and purple......
796 Fairy Queen. White and rose.
797 Grand Blue. Newand fine.....
798 Indige King. Dark maroon pur-
ple, indigo-blue rings.........
799 Collection of 10 distinct varieties
800 Collection of 6 distinct varieties
801 Choice mixed. From above
: ... per Ib., $1.00,
(See Lathyrus.)
795
802 Everlasting.
Fine mixed
SWEET WILLIAM.
Hardy Perennials.
Oz.
5
10
69
Price.
Pkt.
$0.20 $0.10
05
-10
550
05
Well-known, free-flowering, popular favorite; -
the great improvement upon the old varieties
within the last few years have rendered it still
more desirable.
803 Auricula-flowered.
of bloom
804
805
806
807
Nigricans.
White.
A very handsome
variety, producing immense trusses
Double-flowering. Mixed, 1} ft......
Dark crimson; 14 ft. .....
Useful for bouquets ; 1} ft..
Fine mixed ....... ..----eeeeee Bie lefaleveise
0.10
10
10
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TORENIA WHITE WINGS.
VERBENA.
Half-hardy Perennial.
It deserves to be widely
known that verbenas
raised from seed sown
in January or February
will bloom abundantly.
during the Summer and
Autumn of the same
year. The plants are
more robust in growth,
and produce more flow-
ers than those propa-
ated from cuttings.
ence the labor and cost
of the old method may
be avoided.
817 Mammoth. A greatly
improved strain of
verbenas, the plants
being of sturdy, vig-
orous habit, and
yielding a profusion
ofimmense trusses of
flowers, of all colors
known in this useful
section of bedding
plants, each flower
being larger than a
twenty-five-cent
DIEGO aM ans-c
818 Auriculaflora. Choice
varieties, white cen-
trees see
819 Candidissima. Immense
trusses of pure-white
Howers!s oss
820 Cerulea. Beautiful
blue, constant.......
821 Defiance. Beautiful
TIGh-Sscarletiiceereei
§22 Golden Yellow. Leaves
a clear yellow, form-
ing a striking con-
trast with the bright-
scarlet flowers ......
TROPZOLUM,
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TROPA:OLUM (Nasturtium).
Elegant-growing, profuse-flowering, and easily cultivated climbers, combining with
these important qualities great richnessand brilliancy of color; finely formed and
beautifully marked flowers, for covering trellises, verandas and bowers; for
bedding purposes they are unsurpassed.
Lobbianum Caroline Schmidt. Deep-scarlet.........-.. 0. ceee cece cece cece eee es $0.10
—— Geant des Batailles. Brilliant-carmine..........-..... 2.0. 0205 ceee eee ees 10
ee uciter aVely Gar keCrimsoniy cece siecle sete reser tiecrec errata rs 10
— Napoleon III. Yellow, striped with rosy-scarlet.......-........-..+--++-+++- 10
—— Queen Victoria. Vermilion and scarlet; very showy....--...------.--+++ + 10
‘lriomphe de Gand. Orange-scarlet.........--- 2.002220 +222 secre eee ee eee ees 10
BEE RoUdes/NOirSss | AIMOSt DIACK erie cistertoclieietersielarcieleke = lite ep oie lake iter yaaa 10
Asa Gray. The flowers represent the lighest shade hitherto obtained among the
Nasturtiums. Coloris a yellowish-white............--.-------++ e+e seeeeee sees 10
—-Spitfire. Brilliant-scarlet; showy........-...+--+ss05++e sees eeee erste tees 10
— Collection of 12 brilliant colors separate.......--.---- +e esses ee eee eee eee a)
—— Finest mixed varieties...........-. 0.2.02. s cece eee cee eet eee per oz., 40 cts. 10
Peregrinum (Canary-bird flower). Yellow, highly ornamental; general favorite, .10
SULTAN (Centaurea Moschata).
Hardy Annuals.
Sweet-scented, profuse-flowering plants, very effective in mixed or shrubbery borders ;
produce a very showy and striking effect; the flowers emit a delicate honey
perfume, and are much prized for bouquets; grow freely in rich soil.
808 Purple. 132 ft...
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810 Suayveolens.
TORENIA.
i _ Tender Annuals.
For hanging baskets or culture in pots it is unsurpassed; and during the warmer
months its brilliant florescence adds a pleasing variety to outdoor decoration.
811 Bailloni. Golden-yellow, with dark throats...........- PARE MPP PEE ae ee ce sr
812) FKournieri=) Azure-blue, spottedie. ee eeee ee ere r eco eee Heese
813 —— ‘‘ White Wings.”’ Flowers white, with sometimes a tinge of blush; yellow
throat. Very vigorous and free-flowering..............--.--2-- eee cere eee eee
TAGETES.
i Aalfhardy Annuals.
Beautiful and delicate fern leaved plants, forming compact bushes covered with
neat, bright-colored blossoms.
814 Pumila. Bright-yellow with a reddish-brown stripe; | ft.....-......+-----.+-+-
815 Golden Ring. A pretty miniature variety, orange flowers, delicate foliage.....
TRITOMA.
VALERIAN.
Hardy Perennial.
Showy plant for mixed bor-
ders or shrubberies,
bearing large corymbs
of bright flowers.
827 Valerian. All colors,
TNE CIC. sod q6bsSneRs S
GLASS.
Hardy Annuals.
A free-flowering, pretty lit-
tle plant adapted for
beds or rockwork, rib-
. bons or edgings. The
plants form a_ small
Spreading mass of about
nine inches high, and
may be had in bloom for
the whole Summer by
successive sowing.
S28 Mixed colors..-....--.--
829 Double, Blue
Half-hardy Annuals.
A genus of slender and
rapid-growing climbers,
with extremely pretty
and much-admired flow-
ers,. which are freely
produced. ;
830 Alata. Orange, rich-
brown eye; 4ft....-.
831 Alba. White, with dark
eye; 4 ft. .-...2-.----
832 Aurantiaca. Orange,
dark eye; 3 ft.......
8833 Bakerii. Pure-white,4
834 Mixed. From above..
TRICOSANTHES.
Halj-hardy Annuals.
Beautiful plants, with long,
serpent-like fruit.
835 Colubrina. Serpentcu-
cumber; from 5 ta6
feet in length; when
ripe is of a brilliant
Gaye ean Sasoso78c0
Half-hardy Annuals.
THUNBERGIA.
VENUS’ LOOKING-
Price.
10
-10.
-10
THUNBERGIA.
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ZINNIA ELEGANS, EXTRA FINE DOUBLE MIXED.
VINCA.
CHARMING GREENHOUSE SHRUBS.
These beautiful and easily cultivated plants, when sown in Spring
flower in Summer, and are important in the decoration of the con-
servatory and sitting-room; they succeed out of doors in warm
situations.
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849 —— Alba. White with crimson eye; 2 ft............:2.....00005.
VISCARIA.
Hardy Annuals.
Pretty, profuse-flowering plants, for beds, ribbons or mixed borders;
they do best in an extremely light soil, liberally mixed with old
mortar, powdered bricks, or similar substance.
850 Viscaria. Mixed colors; 1% ft........
VIRGINIAN STOCK.
Hardy Annuals.
Extremely pretty, profuse-flowering little plants, effective in small
beds, baskets or edgings; if sown early in February, in hot-beds,
they generally bloom in April or May.
851 Virginian Stock. Red and white, mixed......................5.
WHITLAVIA.
Hardy Annuals,
One of the most charming California introductions; very effective
for bedding, ribboning or mixed borders.
852 Grandiflora. Violet-blue; 1 ft
853 —— Alba. Pure-white; 1 ft
WALL FLOWER.
Half-hardy Perenniats.
The flowers of the wall-flower are deliciously fragrant and zreatly
prized; the large, massive, conspicuous spikes of the double
German varieties have a charming effect, while the more bushy,
compact growth and profuse blooming of the single ones render
them exceedingly attractive.
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857 Harbinger. Rich blood-red; 1 ft
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XERANTHEMUM.
Hardy Annuals.
A showy class of Everlastings. The flowers, when gathered young,
are useful for Winter bouquets; they are among the most easily
cultivated of annuals, requiring only to be sown about May, in
the open border, and thinned out for flowering.
862 Album, fl. pl. Double, white; 2 ft.....-........-. 02.2.2 eee eee
863 Coruleum, fl. pl. Double, blue; 2 ft....-..........-. eee ee eee e eee
864 Surexpissumumy fl. pl. New, distinct and very double; un-
doubtedly the best form of this flower ever offered; blue.....
ZINNIA ELEGANS.
Hardy Annuals.
The flowers are large, beautifully formed, and exceedingly hand-
some. Few plants in the flower border are more effective; and
scarcely any flower, when cut, is more suitable for table bouquets.
Being of rather robust habit, it requires but moderately rich soil;
the seed may be sown in the open ground or in heat, according to
time it is desired to flower.
865 Grandiflora, robusta, plenissima, fl. pl. Flowers of immense
size, very double, deep and full, with a great variety of colors.
866 Atropurpurea, fl. pl. Very dark purple, new.....................
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870 Improved double flowered. This is a great improvement over
all the strains of the double-flowered varieties. ‘The flowers
are wonderfully large, always double. Very deep, and closing
almost around the stem, forming, in many cases, almost an
oblong ball of colors, rich, and very striking ....-............
871 Collection. Double, of 8 distinct varieties......................-.
872 ‘* Golden Yellow,” fl. pl. This strain of Yellow Zinnia is the
finest we have ever seen. The flowers are large, full and
shapely, every seed coming true to color....................-.
873 ‘* Carnation Striped,” fl. pl. Seventy-five per cent will show
distinct and beautiful markings. In the history of plant
variation there is no instance of such a marked change in
the color of a flower as is shown in this type of Zinnia. The
strain we offer is remarkable for boldness of stripe..........
874 Pompone. A new and carefully selected strain of this popular
flower, of a great variety of colors; flowers about one half
the size of ordinary variety, and very double .............-...
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ZINNIAS (Double Dwarf).
These are a new class of large and finely formed flowers; habit of the
plant dwarf, not often exceeding two feet in height, and is of
compact growth; suitable for pot-culture or flower border.
876 Pumila, fl. pl. Double, dwarf, white; a profuse bloomer; fine
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877 —— Coccinea. Bright-scarlet. This is a perfect beauty. The
plants grow dwarf and bushy, and are thickly studded with
these brilliant scarlet flowers of dazzling Scarlet hues ........
878 —— finest mixed of all varieties .......... 0.2.2.2... eee eee eee
879 —— Collection of 6 distinct varieties...........1.-.-.2...2.000.
880 Haageana, fl. pl. A new double variety, of nice habit, and
bright, soft, orange-colored flowers................-.
881 Darwini dwarf, double. Finest mixed...........................
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Amazon. Yellow, scarlet edge. Miss Browning. Yellow-striped white; per-
Boss. Lilac, sports, white; remarkable. fect form.
‘Copperhead. Crushed strawberry; very fine. | Molly. White and lilac; fine.
‘Crown Prince. Tall, crimson and white, Mrs. King. White, lemon centre; extra.
sports; beautiful and free. Penelope. Pure white; violet tips; fine con-
Duchess de Brandredge. Lilac, striped with trast; very beautiful.
: purple. Purity. Pure white; very fine.
Emily. Blush and rose; large and free. Queen: Blush-striped purple.
Excelsior. Rich velvety purple; profuse ev. J.B. McCamm. Yellow-flaked red.
bloomer. Rey. J. P. Kirkland. Dark maroon; extra..
Fulgens Picta. Scarlet, tipped with white. Startler. Dark maroon, white tipped;
Incomparable. Blush-shaded cherry, sports; extra.
extra. Yellow Boy. Fine, clear yellow; free
Meteor. Bright scarlet; very large. bloomer.
(Sine Per bulb, 20 cts.; three for 50 cts.; doz., $1.50.
nr CACTUS DAHLIAS.
Cochineal. Rich crimson. Picta Formosissima. Orange-yellow, dis-
Fire King. Dazzling scarlet; free bloomer. tinctly striped with scarlet.
Jaurezii. Rich crimson; very striking. Per bulb, 20 cts.; doz., $2.00.
POMPON OR BOUQUET, Small-flowered. Zarly and free blooming.
Black Dude. Dark maroon, nearly black. Little Hermon. (True.) Cherry and white;
Bryant’s Fayorite. Crimson. _, Sports.
‘Catherine. Yellow; extra. Little Wonder. Very dark maroon.
Fanchon. Orange; beautiful. Snowflake. Pale rose and white.
Goldfinch. Yellow-striped purple. White Aster. Pure white.
Leopold. Deep rose, free bloomer; very fine. Per bulb, 20 cts.; 3 for 50 cts.; doz., $1.50:
Little Gem. Cherry, shaded white, sports.
DWARF LARGE FLOWERING. (Requiring no stakes.)
Caroline. Rich crimson; beautiful, very free. Rising Sun. Bright scarlet; fine.
Challenger. White and maroon; very con- Sambo. Very dark maroon.
stant. White Bedder. Snow-white ; profuse bloomer..
Gen. Thompson. Canary yellow; very free Per bulb, 20 ets.; doz., $2.00.
bloomer.
SINGLE FLOWERING VARIETIES.
The single varieties have become very popular, producing, as they do, large flowers of |
the most attractive hues very early in the season. We have an extensive collection, and can
give almost any color desired, from white to the darkest maroon, or in fancy stripes and
mottled. Per bulb, 20 cts.; doz., $1.50.
GREEN DAHLIA. (Verdi Flora.)
Flowers about the size of a pompon, of a clear, shining green; very curious. Per bulb,
25 cts.
-NEW DWARF DOUBLE, SNOW-WHITE.
Nearly a new type of this favorite flower, very distinct in habit, growing only one and
one half to two feet high, very bushy and robust, throwing its double, snow-white flowers,
on long stems, in the greatest profusion. Strong bulbs. Per bulb, 25 cts.; doz., $2.00.
SPECIAL OFFER.
Our space is so limited that we do not list but a few of the 200 varieties which
we have grown for us; so if the purchaser will leave the selection to us, we will
send twelve strong bulbs of any of above classes, each bulb correctly labelled, for
$1.50 or 6 for 80 cts.
TUBEROSES (Polianthes Tuberosa).
If to be sent by mail, add 10 cts. per doz. for postage.
The tubers of this delightfully fragrant flower may be planted from January until March,
where a succession is required, and can be AccodatoaAtea with a warm green-house or con-
servatory temperature. In planting, remove the useless, small off-shoots around the main
root, place a single tuber in a pot six inches wide, or a group of two or three in a proportion-
ately larger one. They can also be planted in the open ground any time between the first of
May and July, If they show signs of flowering upon approach of frosty weather, they may
be carefully lifted and planted in boxes or pots, where they will maintain their flowers if
kept warm. Use good, rich-bodied loam. ;
Excelsior Pearl. Its uniform height and its enormous spike, crowned with numerous well-
developed, pure white florets (as many as fifty have been counted on a single plant),
cannot fail to give satisfaction. Each, 5cts.; per doz., 40 cts.; per 100, $2.50.
Variegated. Leaves bordered with white; flowers single, very large and fragrart. It blooms
three weeks earlier than the double varieties. Each, 8 cts.; per doz., 60 cts. ; per 100, $4.00.
Single Flowered (Starr’s Orange-Blossom). The single tuberose has lately been in much
demand for bouquets, etc. Each, 5cts.; per doz., 50cts.; per 100, $2.50.
EXCELSIOR PEARL
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| GLADIOLES. |
No matter how large or small the garden may be, this family of flowers deserves to be
grown there, comprising, as it does, all imaginable colors and shades, from the most
gorgeous and dazzling to the softest and most delicate shades. For cutting they are in-
valuable, the flowers lasting in water a week. i 3
Price of any of the Gladiolus in this collection, 10 cts. each, $1.00 per dozen,
postpaid, or the entire collection of thirty varieties for $2.40. Postage paid.
Agatha. Rose suffused with lake, flamed with carmine amaranth, clear yellow spots.
Amalthee. Pure white; large violet-red blotch, ground of the corolla yelyety violet, the
lower petals slightly tinted lilac. ;
Antonius. Scarlet-cherry, slightly tinged with orange, flamed carmine, pure white blotch.
Appolon. Rosy-lilac; witha large light rose blotch; white stripe in centre.
Brenchleyensis. Bright vermilion-scarlet.
Calypso. Flesh-colored rose, streakea with rose and blotched carmine.
Canari. Light yellow, streaked with rose on the lower petals.
Carnation. Large, well-expanded flowers, of a fleshy-white color, profusely tinged at the
edges with the richest carmine, the lower petals blotched purplish-carmine, fine, long,
well- furnished spike.
Charles Dickens. Delicate rose, tinted with buff, flamed and striped carmine rose.
Christopher Columbus. Rosy-carmine, flamed red; large violet-red blotch on lower petals;
marbled and spotted crimson.
Cresus. Very large flower, yellow, shaded darker towards the centre, flamed carmine at the
edges and feathered amaranth-red on salmon ground,
Dumont D. Urville. Very long spike, a bright cherry, flaked and striped rich carmine;
distinct pure blotch, white stripe in the centre of each petal.
Elizabeth. Dark rose, flamed with bright carmine-purple, large purple-carmine blotch
with white stripes. :
Eugene Seribe. Flowers very large and wide, perfect, tender rose, blazed carminite-red, extra
ne
Fatma. Very large flowers of ivory-white ground, profusely striped and suffused with rosy-
salmon; violet blotch on creamy ground.
Fen follet. Well-opened flowers with ivory-white throat, richly tinted and striped with
carmine at the edges of the sepals.
Fulton. Velvety vermilion blotch, bright purple.
Gen. Phil. Sheridan. Fire-red, white line running through each petal, and a large pure
white blotch on the lower division. (ee
Golden Sceptre. Extra fine yellow.
Isaac Buchanan. Finest yellow for massing.
Jeanne D’Are. White, slightly tinged with rose, streaked and blotched carmine. purple.
La Candeur. White, lightly striped with carmine violet.
Lamarck (de). Very long spike of large flamed, cherry color, slightly tinted with orange
blazed with red, centre well lighted, large, pure white stain, very fine plant.
Maria Dumortier. White, slightly streaked with rose, violet-purple blotch.
Martha Washington. Light yellow of large size in a well-arranged spike , lower petals tinged
with rose. .
Montaigne. Intense glowing scarlet.
Noemi. Light rosy-lilac.
Robert Fortune. Orange-lake shading off to purple-crimson, veined white.
Romulus. Very brilliant dark red; large, pure-white blotch, large white lines on the lower
petals; very Showy.
Shakespeare. White, very slightly suffused with carmine-rose ; large rosy blotch.
Seduction. Rosy-salmon, very,brightand open, throat very clear, with large white blotch and
is feathered-carmine. .
We can supply many other kinds of Gladiolus, but for want of space we are
unable to mention the names.
SNOW WHITE.
The flowers are elegantly formed, and are of great substance. The entire flower isa
perfect paper-white, with a slight cream shade on ‘ower half of the petal. The spikes are
set solidly and perfectly with the flowers from bottom to top. Each, 25 cts.
MIXED GLADIOLUS FOR BEDDING OR FORCING.
Shades of Red. Each, 4 cts.; per doz., 30 cts.; per 100, $2.00.
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THE LILY (Lilium).
Auratum (Golden-banded Queen of Lilies). This magnificent variety has become one of the
standard favorites of the flower garden, and is considered by many the finest of all lilies.
The immense blooms, nearly a foot in width when expanded, are produced in great pro-
fusion, and are deliciously fragrant. Each, 25 cts.; per doz., 0.
Canadense. Our Bell-shaped native Lily; drooping yellow and red flowers. Each, 15 cts.; per
doz., $1.25-
Candidum. The well-known hardy Easter Lily; snow-white, fragrant blossoms; one of the
best varieties for forcing or for garden culture and an established favorite. Each,
10 ets.; per doz., $1.00. ‘ i
Excelsum (Isavellinum). ‘The stately form, beauty of color, and delightful fragrance of this
variety have made it a great fayorite wherever known. It grows from five to six feet
high, ‘and produces from six to twelve nodding lilies of a delicate, light buff color.
Each, 50 cts.; per doz., $5.00. :
Lancifolium, known also 1s Speciosum. Are probably, as a whole, the most desirable sec-
tion of lilies; the varieties are distinct, graceful, beautiful, and free bloomers. They
require no special treatment.
——Album. Pure white, and very fragrant. Each, 30 cts.; per doz., $3.00.
—Roseum. White, spotted with rose. Each, 20 cts.; per doz., $2.00.
—Rubrum. Rose, spotted with crimson, Each, 20 cts.; per doz., $2.00. ies
Martagon (Turk’s Cap). Various colors mixed. Each, 15 cts.; per doz., $1.25. ‘
Tigrinum (Tiger Lily). Orange-red, spotted black. Each, 15 cts.; per doz., $1.50.
— Flore Pleno (Double Tiger Lily). This is a plant of stately habit, growing from four
to six feet high; foliage dark green, very long, bearing an immense number of double,
bright-orange red flowers, spotted with black. Each, 20 cts.; per doz., $2.00.
UR PLANT DEPARTMENT. &«
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We haye endeavored from year to year to make this department one of the most reliable. Although not putting
out quite as many plants as some other houses claim to do, we believe our plants are second to none, and it is our aim
to have them all true to name, and well rooted. To this our special attention is given.
We are in receipt of most satisfactory letters from many of our customers regarding the quality of plants sent
out by us, and the condition in which they have been received. These, together with our constantly increasing trade
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‘Camille Bernardin.
_ $11.00; per 100, $20.00.
confirm our statement when we say that we strive to make our Plant Department one of the most reliable.
HOW TO SEND MONEY. Remittances can be made in current bank bills, Post-
. office Orders, Registered Letters, or by drafts on 0
New York and Boston. Post-office orders are preferable to all others, as there is no possi-
bility of loss; but when these cannot be obtained, Registered Letters are surest to reach their
destination.
WE WILL GUARAN TEE the safe arrival of all plants sent by express. We would
earnestly request our customers, on receipt of goods,
to notify us at once if they have received any injury in transit, using special care to, in
every case, give us a list of what was injured, that we can replace them without delay.
When received in good condition our responsibility ceases.
All Plants not sent by express are at the risk of the purchaser.
4{yerip PERPETUAL Noses,
Worked Low upon the MANETTI STOCK, extra.
Will bloom first seagon of planting.
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(> These are strong, field=-grown, flowering plants, and can be sent only by
express or freight, and must not be compared with the small plants from pots that
are usually sent by mail.
In planting Worked Roses, care should be taken to have the budded part set two or three
inches below the surface of the ground, and the soil pressed firmly about the stem.
the budded part above the surface, the plant is liable to winter kill; this is the
cause of a great deal of the loss from worked plants. For winter protection, draw the soil
about one foot high about the plants, or even more if convenient. Manure can be put on for
It need not be rotted; green will answer just as well, and covered
bringin
additional protection.
under in the spring.
Abel Carriere. Velvety crimson maroon; very
double; fine flower.
Alfred Colomb. Rich red; very large and
globular; free blooming and fragrant; a
grand rose.
Alphonse Soupert. “Bright rose; very large,
early, free flowering.
Anna de Diesbach, or Gloire de Paris.
Glossy pink; very free bloomer and hardy.
Baron de Bonstetten. (Similar to Mons. Bon-
cenne.) Velvety blackish crimson; a good
dark rose; very strong.
Baron de Maynard. White, often edged with
pink; of medium growth.
Baron Prevost. Rose color; large flower;
hardy.
Baroness Rothschild. Very beautiful pale
rose; superb form; splendid foliage.
Bright crimson; large
and fine form. f
Captain Christy. Delicate flesh color; large
and full.
Charles Lefebvre. Bright velvety crimson;
superb form, fine fragrance.
Countess of Oxford. Bright carmine red;
very large; fine form.
Dr. Andry. Deep carmine red; a good old rose.
Duchesse de Vallombrosa. Very light flesh
color; a good grower,
Duke of Edinburgh. Very bright vermilion;
large and full; beautiful.
Dupuy Jamain. Very bright cerise; good
form; free, Sweet scented, reliable.
Earl of Dufferin. Rich velvety crimson,
shaded maroon; fine form; free bloomer.
Eelair. Fiery red; good form; medium size.
Eugeve Furst. Velvety crimson, shaded deep
with deep crimson; fine.
Fisher Holmes. Crimson scarlet; perfect
form; free bloomer; double flower. ©
General Jacqueminot. Crimson scarlet; very
fragrant; free bloomer; semi-double.
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GENERAL LIST.
Gloire de Margottin. Very dazzling red; fine
form; growth rambling.
» Gloire Lyonnaise. Very pale lemon, almost
white; very double flower; sweet tea scent. —
Heinrich Schultheis. Delicate pinkish rose;
very large ; fine form.
Hippolyte Jamain. Bright rose, shaded car-
mine; large, full, fine form; free bloomer.
Jean Liabaud. Dark velvety, blackish crim-
son; large and double ; uncertain.
Jean Soupert. Deep velvety purple; large,
and fine form; a strong grower.
John Hopper. Bright rose; large and double
flower; fine form; free bloomer.
Jules Margottin. Bright carmine;
bloomer ; a good old rose.
La France. Bright silvery rose; globular, high
centre ; full; very sweet ; a perpetual bloomer.
La Rosiere. See P. C. de Rohan.
Lady. Helen Stewart. Very bright crimson;
a good grower; abundant bloomer; sweet
scented.
Louis Van Houtte. Deep scarlet crimson; vivid
color; tine ; unfortunately abad plant to move.
free
Mabel Morrison. Pure white; a sport from
Baroness Rothschild, but not as large.
Marie Rady. Brilliant red; very large, full.
Magna Charta. Fine bright carmine pink;
arge flower; a strong grower; hardy plant;
forces finely.
Marguerite de St. Amand. Light pink; full
and fine shape; an excellent rose.
Md’lle Annie Wood. Beautiful clear red;
fine form; free bloomer; fragrant.
Md’lle Eugenie Verdier. Very bright rosy
flesh,shaded with silvery white ; free bloomer.
Merveille de Lyon. White; large petals;
slightly tinted rose; a full-cupped shaped
flower; one of the best.
Mme. Clemence Joigneaux. Deep rose
shaded with lilac; very large; a sweet-scented
garden rose; a very strong grower.
PRINCE CAMILLE DE ROHAN.
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Mme. Gabriel Luizet. Light silvery pink; a
grand flower; free bloomer, fragrant; hardy
plant; one of the best.
Mme. Victor Verdier. Rich cherry red; very
large, beautiful form; plant a good grower.
Mme. Isaac Periere. Vivid carmine; very
large and full; free bloomer; very strong
grower; a good pillar rose.
Mrs. Harry Turner. Crimson scarlet, very
bright; fine form; difficult to transplant.
Mrs. John Laing. Soft pink; large, fine form;
a good grower; abundant bloomer late in the
season.
Mons. Boncenne. See B. de Bonstetten.
Paul Neron. Deep rose; flowers of enormous
size, with fine foliage; free bloomer; good
in the autumn.
Pierre Notting. Deep crimson, shaded violet;
a good fair weather flower.
Pride of Waltham. Delicate flesh color; large
and full; a good rose.
Prince Arthur. Brilliant deep crimson; large
and double; a fine flower.
Prince Camille de Rohan. Deep velvety crim-
son, large tine form; one of the best dark
roses.
Susanne Marie Rodocanachi. Soft rosy ce-
rise; distinct and beautiful; large and well
formed; a good show rose; strong yrower;
very desirable.
Souvenir de Wm. Wood.
Thomas Mills. Bright rosy carmine; flower
large and fine form,
Ulrich Brunner. Cherry crimson; large size;.
fine form; effective in the garden or for
exhibition; a good forcing rose; semi-
double; it seems proof against mildew and
rust; it flowers early and continuously.
Dark crimson.
PRICES. Our selection of kinds from above list (in 20 to 23 varieties); each, 40 cts.; per doz., $3.00; per 50, $10.00; per.100, $18.00.
Less than half a dozen at single rate. Purchaser’s selection from above list (in 20 to 25 varieties); each, 40 cts.; per duz., $3.50; per 50,
Less than half a dozen at single rate.
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ROSES — Continued.
RECENTLY INTRODUCED ROSES.
Augustine Guinoisseau. Flowers creamy white, in the way of La
France, free nloomer, fragrant; a good forcing plant. Each, 50 cts.
Gustave Piganeau. Brilliant carmine lake, very large flower of the
Paul Neron type.. Each, 50 cts. s
Jeannie Dickson. Color bright rosy pink; flowers very large; high
centre; growth vigorous. Each, 50 cts.
Marchioness of Dufferin. Color beautiful rosy pink, reflexed petals,
very vigorous growth; promises to become a good forcing rose; one
of the gold medal roses. Each, 50 cts.
Margaret Dickson. Color white, with pale flesh centre; petals very
large and great substance; magnificent form, growth yery vigorous;
foliage dark green. The gold medal rose of 1891. Each, 50 cts. 7
The above set of five varieties for $2.00.
OWN ROOT
PLANTS.
We can supply own
root plants two years
old, now dormant,in a
small number of kinds,
good strong stock for
this class of plants,
as they are of much
slower growth in this
form than in the
worked plants, and
should be treated with
great care in trans-
planting. In placing
the plant in the
ground, water should
be applied to settle
soil firmly about the
root and to prevent
immediate drying If
the weather should be
dry a few days after
planting, frequent
sprinkling of the tops
of the plant will check
excessive evaporation;
but do notapply water
to the root immedi-
ately after the plant is
set In the ground,
Moss ROSE.
Mme. Gabriel Luizet.
Magna Charta.
Paul Neron.
Paul Ricaut.
Alfred Colomb.
Duke of Edinburgh.
General Jacqueminot.
John Hopper.
Jules Margottin. Perle des Blanches.
La France. Ulrich Brunner Fils.
Price. Each 50 cts.; per doz., $4.00.
single rates.
OWN ROOT PLANTS FROM POTS.
These are from two-inch Rose pots. The plants were propagated spring
of 1893, grown through the summer in these pots, and stored during the
winter in cold frames; consequently have not been forced, and are in fine
condition for planting in the ground (and far better and cheaper than the
plants usually sent out by mail at low prices).
These plants can be furnished in May or June for immediate planting
in the ground. We take them from the pots and forward by express,
securely packed in a compact form for transportation.
Each, 25 cts.; per dozen, $2.00.
Less than a half dozen at
Like all own root plants, they must be carefully managed for a few
wecks after planting ; if the weather is dry, syringe with water every day.
La France.
Magna Charta.
Mme. Alfred de Rougemont.
Mrs. John Laing.
Perfection des Blanches.
Thomas Mills.
Anna de Diesbach.
Antoine Mouton.
Dinsmere.
Gloire de Margottin.
John Hopper.
Jules Margottin.
OTHER CLASSES.
Amazone. Duchess of Albany.
Anna Olivier. Hermosa.
Celine Forestier. Homer.
PARSONS ON THE ROSE.
A book written especially for the rose grower, giving a full de-
|| seription of the propagation and culture of the rose. Fuily illustrated.
|! Price, $1.00, or given free with an order for p‘ants amounting to $10.00.
| of our plants, and this __—
RAWSON’S CATALOGUE OF ROSES.
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DESIRABLE GARDEN ROSES.
CLIMBERS.
Captain Christy. Delicate flesh color.
Baltimore Belle. Pale blush.
Queen of Prairie. Rosy red; yery strong grower.
Each, 40 cts.
MOSSES.
Common. Pale rose; very double; fine.
Crested. Pale pink; very double.
Blanche Moreau. Pure white; large, full, of perfect form; flowers in
clusters ; perpetual.
Salet. Light rose; perpetual.
Each, 50 cts.
SUMMER ROSE.
Blooming but once in the season, but very freely.
Madame Plantier (China). A rose of great vigor of growth, blooming
in June very profusely; color pure white; well adapted to cemetery
use.
Each, 40 cts.; per dozen, $3.00.
AUSTRIAN ROSES.
Austrian Copper. Beautiful bright reddish copper; flowers single; very
striking and distinct. ‘
Harrisonii. Golden yellow; semi-double. =
Persian. Yellow,the deepest yellow; full.
Each, 50 cts.
HARDY JAPAN ROSES.
Mme. Georges Bruant. Flowers white, when open; semi-double; very
fragrant; blooming in clusters through the summer.
Rosa Rugosa (Perpetual). Single crimson.
Rosa Rugosa Alba (Perpetual). Single white.
The two last varieties make fine border shrubs.
Each, 50 cts.
ROSA MULTIFLORA.
Many-Flowered Rose. Hardy; free blooming rose; flowers small, in
clusters; color light rose.
Each, from pots, only 30 cts.
ROSA WICHURAIANA.
Japanese Trailing Rose. A rapid grower, producing a closely mat-
ted growth of dark green foliage. The flowers are single white, with
yellow stamens produced in great profusion, with the sweet fragrance
of the Banksia Rose. A valuable plant for beds and rockeries.
Damask, York, and Laneaster. Color red and white striped, large
single flower; free blooming, an attractive garden rose.
Stanwell Perpetual Scotch. Color rosy blush, centre often pink, a
double flower; early, free blooming, very sweet; needs but little
pruning; an acquisition for the garden.
Price, 50 cts. each.
FREE BLOOMING ROSES, DORMANT PLANTS.
Celine Forestier. (N.) Pale yellow; very fragrant; winter protection
needed.
Gloire de Dijon. (T.) Salmon buff; a large double flower; tea fra-
grance; requires winter protection, although the hardiest of teas.
Price, 50 cts. each.
THIS CUT REPRESENTS A PROPERLY PLANTED BUDDED ROSE.
A, the depth to which the plant is set in the yy
ground.
B, the point where it is budded. ?
Roots will very soon be made between the points |
Aand Bb.
We are in receipt of A es
numerous testimonials =
commending the quality =
year the stock is particu-
larly excellent.
As we do not SUBSTI-
TUTE other varieties for
those ordered, custom- =—=—— ia
ers, at an advanced part
of the planting season,
will do well to add to 7
lists a few kinds in case
we are sold out in any
variety ordered.
Our stock of roses, to
which we are constantly
adding, in hardy garden
yarieties, is one of the
most complete in the
country, testing the best
new varieties as they
appear.
RAWSON’S CATALOGUE OF CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 79
result of the care bestowed.
HRYSANTHEMUMS. __** _
The most fashionable flower at the present time, next to the Rose, is the Chrysanthemum.
does, at a season when all other flowers have faded, renders it a plant eminently worthy of care and attention.
Its peculiar form and coloring, with its remarkable diversity of size, added to its freedom of bloom, make it
one of the most desirable flowers to cultivate.
The last few years special attention has been given to the Chrysanthemum, and flowers of enormous size,
with beautiful color and form in the Chinese, and diversity of shape and hue in the Japanese section, are the
The.clumps should be lifted in the fall after the frost has cut the flowers, and.
stored ina cold, dry cellar. They can be set close together and covered with an inch or two of sand or soil.
Water occasionally to prevent drying up. Early in spring plant in open border, or divide and pot if to be
grown for house decoration or exhibition.
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As our space is very limited we are obliged to omit our list of Chrysanthemums and only give
the names of a few so far as space will permit.
Most of the varieties are ready March 15, but
we prefer not shipping until about April 1 unless they are desired before.
To insure having the varieties wanted send your order in early, and we will save the plants and
ship whenever desired.
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We have all the latest prize winners, such as:
Golden Wedding, Emily Ladenburg, Wyndmoor,
Mabel Simpkins, Bryden, Jr., Mrs. J. M. Schley, M. B. Spaulding, Martha Duryea, Walter Hunnewell,
American Flag, Mrs. Dudley C. Hall, A. A. Sturges, Ada Strickland, and others, which we can offer at
reasonable prices.
Price of following Chrysanthemums 15 cts. each, $1.50 per dozen, your selection, or if
selection is left to us, $1.25 per dozen, postage paid.
We advise leaving the selection to
us, and we will send a good assortment of colors.
GENERAL COLLECTION.
Ada Spaulding (J.) Rich deep pink shading to
pearl white.
Advance (J.) Incurved, of perfect shape; deep
pink. is
Alberic Lunden (J.) Immense bloom; carmine
red. Certificated.
Ami Hoste (C.) Large yellow and bronze
striped carmine.
Andrew McNally (J.) Crimson scarlet, reverse
gold.
Arthur Wood. Reddish brown, Bpped yellow ;
very bright centre. Certificated.
Avalanche (J.) Large, pure white. Certifi-
cated.
Beauty of Castle Hill (J.) Rich golden yellow.
Certificated.
Vineinnati (A.) Magnificent silvery pink of
largest size; fine for exhibition purposes.
Sleopatra (J.) A noted variety; large, pure
white.
Cullingfordii (C.) Certificated.
David Rose (J.) Rosy claret, edged with
silvery white; large and handsome. Awarded
certificate at Philadelphia.
Delaware(A.) Large, very double; white, light
pale yellow near the centre; one of the best
anemones. Certificated.
Diadem (J.) Magnificent, full round flower;
upper side crimson with silvery shadings ;
reverse side silver.
Eda Prass(J.) Delicate salmon. Certificated.
E.G. Hill (J.) Brightest yellow and bronze.
Certificate and medal.
Elmer D. Smith (J.) Cardinal red, extra large.
Rich crimson.
Emma Jacquith (C.) Large, deep crimson,
shaded brown. One of the largest and finest
incurved varieties.
E. Molyneux (J.) Rich, deep maroon red.
Certificated.
Faultless. Deep golden yellow, extra large and
full; has measured over eleven inches in
diameter.
Frank Thomson iQ.)
Certificated.
George Daniels (J.) Large early flower, white.
Certificated.
Gloriosum (J.) Bright lemon yellow; very
early.
H. Cannell (J.) Brightest possible yellow. Cer-
tificated.
White, shaded pink.
H. E. Widener (J.)
Certificated.
Joseph Bernard (J.) Extra large rose, passing
to white.
Kioto (J.) Large; deep yellow. Certificated.
Innocence (J). White. Certificated.
Ivory (J.) White, large; dwarf, early.
James R. Pitcher (J.) Delicate blush; early.
Jeane Blaine. Immense bright yellow; extra
fine.
Jeanne D’Arc (C.) White tipped rosy lilac.
John Lambert (C.) Light buff, shaded rose.
Bright yellow; large.
Certificated.
L. Boehmer (J.) Exquisite silvery; ostrich
plume.
L. Canning (J.) Extra large; one of the best
whites.
Leopard (J.) Rich mauve, strangely spotted
white. Certificated.
Lilian B. Bird (J.) Shrimp pink. Certificated.
Marie Ward (J.) Grand size; purest white;
extra fine.
Mattie Bruce (J.) Pink shaded mauve. Cer-
tilficated.
Mattie C. Stewart (J.) Bright golden yellow.
Winner of cup, medal, and two certificates.
Mermaid (J.) Soft mellow pink. Certificated.
Minnie Wanamaker (J.) Largest and finest
white. Certificated.
Mrs. A. Hardy (J.) Purest snow white.
Mrs. Harrison (J.) Pearl white; great sub-
stance. Certificated.
Newton’s Favorite. Soft shade of chamois or
golden amber lined with red; a large sym-
metrical flower.
Nineveh (J.) Bright rosy carmine; nine inches
across ; extra.
Pandanus (J.) Pure white; double flower, of
large size.
President Harrison (J.) Extra large oxblood-
red; fine.
President Hyde (J.) Bright yellow.
cated.
Puritan (J.) White-tinted lilac. Certificated.
Queen Margaret (A.) Rose lilac; fine.
R. Coggeshall. Extra large broad petals; pur-
est _ white, centre white; one of the largest
and best.
Certifi-
Coming, as it
CHRYSANTHEMUM.
Robert Cannell. Flowers eight inches in width$
color rich chestnut-red, upper surface deep
bronzy gold. Certificated.
Sugar Loaf (J.) Yellow, shaded bronze.
Surprise (J.) A unique shade of bronzy-red;
bold, handsome flowers of the largest size
and fine globular form.
Tremont. Clear lemon, distinct and pure in
color; ineuryed, ficwer of good form.
Wheeler style but double.
Twilight (J.) White; a beautiful large, late
flower.
V. H. Hallock (J.) Rosy pearl, waxy texture.
Violet Rose (J.) Violet and rose in color; im-
mense bloom.
Waban (J.) Pink; very large, superb show
bloom.
Warrior. Large, bold flower of Mrs. Wheeler
type; inner surtace bright scarlet red, re-
verse light cinnamon.
W. H. Lincoln (J.) Immense double yellow.
William Lane. Bright cinnamon, shaded rose;
broad petals; fine large flower; magnificent
exhibition variety. Two certificates.
Wm. Elliott (J.) Deepest carmine lake.
Win. Falconer. A sport from Boehmer, par-
taking of its good qualities; exquisite rosy
blush, changing to delicate flesh pink; larg-
est size. Certificated.
Wm. Tricker. A most lovely delicate rose;
every flower being perfect and of immensé
size. Certificated.
W.W. Coles (J.) Immense brick red.
cated.
Yosemite (J.) Large size; reflexed; deep rose,
Certifi-
Zenobia (S.J.) Large double; purest white.
80 RAWSON’S CATALOGUE OF PLANTS.
| +8 CARNATIONS. &
For the want of space we are obliged to leave out many varieties which are worthy
of notice, but we can suppiy almost any kind that is of any value to cultivate.
(c=~Plants ready May 1.
WHITE.
Pearl. White, very large size, from three to four inches across, long stiff stems, and
highly commended.
Puritan. The purest white, good, large size, very full and of good substance, lasting a
long time after being cut; early and continued bloomer. 7
Edelweiss. Pure white, very prolific, stems long and stiff.
Bizzle econ Flowers very large on long stems, always appreciated by growers and
retailers.
Silver Lake. An exquisite fine flower, good habit and very vigorous, finely fringed, early
and clove scented, ;
Silver Spray. This variety is getting more popular every year, and is justly entitled to the
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reputation it has attained. We consider it one of the best Whites. .
Mrs. Fisher. Another fine sort highly admired in the East; large size, and very full, robust
grower.
| Hinzie’s White. Too well known to the trade to need any description.
| Snowden. An old well known variety of dwarf habit.
PINK.
Aurora. A seedling of Grace Wilder and Century, delicate pink, large size, and highty
perfumed. Winner of the Ladenburg silver cup of Madison Square Garden, N. Y.,
November, 1891, for the best pink carnation.
Thos. Cartlidge. Light carmine. Vigorous grower and highly appreciated; a great acqutsi-
tion. :
Daybreak. A true novelty in color. Very delicate soft pink, a model flower on very long
stems. It attracts attention everywhere, particularly at the exhibition. ~
Morning Ray. A good deep pink variety, early and prolific.
Fred. Creighton. A very delicate light pink, very beautiful, good bloomer, but a little late,
Grace Wilder. The standard type of all the pinks, and so far is second to none. ‘
Tidal Wave. Another fine dark pink, and would find it hard to do without. It has a
reputation far and near.
La Purite. An old, well-known sort.
Century. Rich carmine pink, robust and very heavy bloomer.
YELLOW.
Columbia. A yellow carnation that is much sought by the highest society people of New
York. A flower of unique shade and shape, but would not ship long distance. A
profuse bloomer.
Louise Poesh. Introduced last year. Those who grow flewers for their own retail trade
should have it. It is one of the most beautiful carnations, but does not ship well.
Golden Triumph. Color canary-yellow, does not burst, very full and large, greatly admired,
RED.
Florence. Intense scarlet, fringed, strong grower.
Anna Webb. Crimson, fringed, very free.
Robt. Craig. (Garfield), deep scarlet, very productive, late.
E.G. Hill. Bright scarlet, large flowers.
Plants of the Standard Varieties, 15 cents each, $1.50 per doz., your selection, or $1.25
per doz., our selection. Z
PANDANUS VEITCHII.
This is a grand decorative plant. Its beautiful form, with vivid green and creamy
white variegation, added to its vigorous growth, makes it indispensable in every collection.
(See Cut.) Price, $1.00, $2.00, $3.00, and $5.00 each, according to size.
PALMS.
Kentia Belmoreana. This is sometimes called the ‘‘ Curly Palm,’’ and is recognized as
among the best for all purposes, being capable of standing more ill usage, perhaps, tha1
any other. The leaves have a tendency to curl as the plants grow older, hence its
popular title of ‘‘ Curly Palm.” :
Latania Borbonica. This is the typical Palm, and is more largely used than any other. Its
strong, healthy habit commends it to all, and gives it a fitness for window and room
culture not possessed in the same degree, perhaps, by any other.
Price, $2.00, $1.09, 50 cts., each, according to size,
SWORD FERN.
ee é : (Nephrolepsis Exaltata.) d ;
A beautiful plant for the parlor or living-room, as it thrives well where other plants will
not. It stands the heat, dust, and new leel, and always looks fresh and beautiful. The
fronds attain the length of six feet, and are three inches wide, arching in every direction
in a most graceful manner, forming a perfect fountain of shining green foliage. For
hanging-baskets and rockeries it has noequal. Per plant, 25 cts.; three for 50 cts.
PLANTS FOR FLOWER BEDS.
NS N.
CARNATION,
PANDANUS VEITCH,
Per doz. Per 100. Per doz. Per 100.
Abutilon, in varicty, $1.50 $10.00 Geranium Variegated
Achyranthes, in variety, 1.00 8.00 Leaved, $1.00 $8.00
Ageratum, Blue, 75 5 00 Heliotrope, sorts, 1.00 8.00
Alternanthera, sorts, 75 6.00 Hollyhocks, 2.00 18.00
Alyssum, Double, -75 6.00 Lantanas, 1.00 8.00
Alyssum, Variegated, 75 6.00 Lobelias, sorts, 60 4.00
Vas! Asters, Double White, 50 4.00 I.emon Verbena, 1.50 10.00
EN Asters, Assorted Colors, -50 4.00 Marigolds, Dwarf, 15 6.00
See At, Begonias, sorts, 1.50 10.00 Marigolds, Tall, atts} 6.00
xf) g Bouvardias, sorts, 1.50 10.00 Mignovette, 60 4.00
. Ai \ Caladium Esculentum, 2.50 17.50 Nasturtium, Tall, 15 6.00
CIA Cannas, 1.50 10.00 Nasturtium, Dwarf, -75 6.00
CA. Cannas, New Dwarf, 2.50 17.50 Pansies, Large; mixed -50 4.00
Si / Centaurea Candidissima, 1.00 8.00 Pansies, Faucv; finest, “lO 6.00
ig Centaurea Gymnocarpa, 75 6.00 Petunia, Double; sorts, 150 10.00
AV Cobea Scandens, 1.00 8.00 Petunia, Single; sorts, 75 6.00
Coleus, sorts, Ai) 5.00 Petunia, Dwarf, 75 6.00
Coleus, new sorts, 1.00 8.00 Phlox, Annual, 15 6.00
Feverfew, Golden, -60 4.00 Salvia, Scarlet, pts) 6.00
Feverfew, Double White, 75 6.00 Stocks, Double, 1.50 10.00
Fuchsiase, small plants, Ath) 6.00 Verbenas, Finest, 50 4.00
= SS Geranium, Double; sorts, 1.50 9.00 WVineas, sorts, 1.25 9.00
SworpD FERN. Geranium, Single; sorts, 1.00 8.00 Zinnias, sorts, -60 4.00
RAWSON’S LIST OF HARDY CLIMBING
Hardy Olimbing Vines.
Ampelopsis Veitchii (Boston or Japanese Ivy).
This new and beautiful variety of the wood-
bine is now the most popular and admired
of all climbing plants. Each, 25 cts.; per
doz., $2.00.
Quinquefolia (Virginia Creeper). A. native of
rapid growth, with large, luxuriant foliage.
Each, 25 cts.; per doz., $2.00.
Englemanni. This has the vigorous and hardy
characteristics of the American woodbine,
with beautiful glossy foliage, laciniated in
fives and sometimes sixes. Each, 25 cts.;
per doz., $2.00.
Akebias quinata. Rapid growing, with dark,
fragrant flowers. Each, 35 cts.
Aristolochia sipho (Dutchman's Pipe). Very
large flowers and curious foliage. Hach, 75
cts.
Bignonia, or ‘‘ Trumpet Flower.” Handsome
scarlet. Each, 25 cts. i
Bitter Sweet (Celastrus Scandens). A native
climbing or twining plant, with large, glossy
leaves, yellow flowers, and clusters of orange
ecapsuled fruit, which remains on the vine
all the falland winter. Each, 385 cts.
Clematis flammula (‘‘ Virgin’s Bower”). With
very fragrant white flowers, in clusters.
Each, 25 cts.; per doz., $2.50.
— Jackmanii. Deep violet-purple flowers of
velvety softness, distinctly veined white.
Each, 50 ets. ; per doz., $5.00.
Duchess of Edinburgh. Pure double white,
sweet scented, Each, 75 cts.
— Countess of Lovelace. Fine double variety,
bluish violet, rosette shaped. Each, 50 cts. ;
per doz., $5.00.
— Gypsy Queen. Rich, dark, velvety purple.
Each, 50 cts.; per doz., $5.00. B
— Lady Londesborough. Silvery gray, with
pale bar. Each, 50 cts.; per doz., $5.00.
—— Lanuginosa Candida. White, tinted; a fine
flower. Each, 50 cts.; per doz., $5.00.
— Miss Bateman. White, with chocolate-red
anthers. Each, 50 cts.; per doz., $5.00.
— Star of India. Reddish violet-purple, with
red bars. Each, 50 cts.; per doz., $5.00.
— Coccinea. One of the most beautiful climb-
ers, covered with bright coral scarlet flowers ;
blooms from June until frost. Each, 25 cts. ;
per doz., $2.50.
Hardy Herba
Each.
Achillea Ptarmica, fl. pl. Double, pure
white. June to September....... 18 in. $0.20
Alstremeria Aurea. Bright orange color. 4
July to September............ 2to3ft. .25
Alyssum Saxatile (Golden Alyssum). Yel- :
WOWo WIEN? cc0 G0, coo ccbe onoueodeuuaD 6 in. 20
Anemone Japonica Rosea. Fine rose color.
September and October........ ed ft. 25
Anemone Japonica Alba. Pure white, with
yellow centre. September and October,
sobas Sod oon ob Cone DDoS ee OD UO PO DOR ae Delite 25
Anthemis Tinetoria. Deep lemon yellow. j
June to August .......- Soap ee Mtositva. 20
Aquilegia (Columbine). Several fine col-
ors. Aprilto August .. ..........- ons
Campanula Carpatica. Blue. June...9 in.
VAT ALM VILL DC ame ULINC) forcrelalen set. 9 in.
Centaurea Calocephala. Dark magenta,
very desirable, June to August...3 ft. .25
Chrysanthemum Maximum, Large, white.
Ajeinve cholajd\yais sr oacobneGness 2to3sft. .50
Coreopsis Lanceolata. Large, bright yel- i
low flowers. All Summer..........2ft 20
Daphne Cneorum. Evergreen trailer, fra-
grant pink flowers. May to November.
Te AbIO gc 0.010. 2.c 6 10.0. 00 DOOR Oe nats ema 6 in. 50
Delphinium Formosum (Larkspur). Deep
DIME eee cele vic teoiLten 20
Delphinium Hybrid Seedlings. All colors.
Junelandwil yo mes. eee ZitOvorhte | -20
Dianthus Barbatus (Sweet William). Fine
(Holly ess WMD oo Phe eae Sao peoee sitspay<20!
Dicentra Spectabilis (Bleeding Heart).
Pink and white. Mayto July ....2 ft. 20
Doronicum Plantagineum Excelsum. A
beautiful spring-flowering yellow
“ composite,” having large golden-yel-
low tlowers 4 inches in diameter, Con-
tinues in flower during the whole of
the season. It can also be easily
FOL CEG «cise tele Soa com ee 2 to 3 ft. Bi)
Eupatorium Argeratoides. Fine white;
good for cutting. June and July...3ft. .20
Funkia Lanceolata (Day Lily). Purple flow-
Oise Siise snood soteon bone ae a5 2 ft. 20
Funkia Subcordata (Day Lily). White flow-
BLSe Ally SUmMIN Cree seers sete) offer Paty © 5)
Clematis Davidiana. Blue, bell-shaped flowers,
with an orange-blossom fragrance. August
and September. 3 feet, 25 cts. Each, 50 cts.
Euonymus Radicans. This climbing plant,
though not a rapid grower at first, is one of
the best evergreen vines for the Northern
States. For walls, rough fences, trunks of
trees, and_ similar places, it is admirably
adapted. Plants4inches. Each, 15 cts.; 10,
75 cts.; 100, $5.00.
Honeysuckles. Hall’s new, from Japan; pure
white, fragrant and fine. Each, 35 cts.
—— Scarlet Trumpet. Monthly blooming, scar-
let flowers. Each, 35 cts.
— Variegated Monthly. Fragrant yellowish
white flowers. Each, 35 cts.
—— Golden-Leaved Japan. One of the best, with
beautifully mottled, golden-leayed foliage ;
fragrant yellow flowers. Each, 35 cts.
Iyy, Hedera Helix. The hardy English Ivy.
Hach, 25 cts.; per doz., $2.50,
Wistaria. Chinese purple; the finest of climbing
plants; purple flowers. Each, 50 cts.
— Chinese White. Similar, but with white
flowers. Each, 50 cts.
.—~Alenii. A variety of the Chinese. Each,
75 cts.
The Cinnamon Vine. A beautiful climber, which
possesses the rare quality of emitting from
its flowers the delightful odor of cinnamon, ,
and very appropriately called the ‘ Cinna- |
mon Vine.’ Perfectly hardy, the stem dying
down every autumn, but growing again so
rapidly in the spring as to completely cover
any trellis or arbor very early in the season.
It is propagated from roots or bulbs, which
will make from ten to twenty feet of vine in
a season, rendering it by far the most desir-
able climber in cultivation. Planted near a
door or window, and the vine trained over
and about it, makes an ornament worthy the
admiration of all.
PRICE. — Three nice roots or tubers by mail,
postpaid, for 30 cts.; six roots for 50 cts., or
twelve roots for $1.00. (no order filled for less
than 3 roots). Packed well in strong paper
boxes, and guarantee them to reach their desti-
nation in good condition.
ceous Plants.
Each.
Galium Verum. Fine white. July to Sep-
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Gentiana bagssbodN ooddG000 Neda Game e225)
Lathyrus Latifolius (Perennial Pea). Rose
color. May and June.............. Gititemu sso,
Liatris Spicata (Blazing Star). Showy
purple flowers. July and August. 1} ft.
Lobelia Cardinalis (Cardinal flower). In-
tense scarlet. August...../-...... 1} ft.
Lychnis Viscaria Splendens Plena. Bright
rose. Juneand July..............1]¢ft. .25
Lythrum Roseum Superbum. Beautiful
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Papaver Oriental Hybrids. Varying from
salmon to deep scarlet.
One of the best and most popular gar-
den plants; they are easily cultivated,
growing well in any ordinary garden
soil, and no plants are more attractive
than a bed of these, from midsummer
until frost. We have a very fine assort-
ment of some of the newer kinds. Per
CO Ar: MPA Jobin sowdaaee
Pyrethrums. Various colors. July. 1 to 2 ft.
large
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Spirea Japonica. Silvery white,
clumps. June and July............2 ft 25
RAWSON’S CATALOGUE -OF ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS.
COPYRIGHT, : if
1837, BY. @).w.c-SCRANT
EXOCHORDA GRANDIFLORA.
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WEIGELA ROSEA.
ardy Q(rnamental Shrubs.
DZD
Altheas (Hibiscus syriacus). A fine shrub with
- single Hollyhock-like flowers, red, purple,
and white; 2 to3ft. Each, 35 cts.
Almond (Prunus sinensis, jl. pl.). Beautiful
| double white flowers. May. Each, 50 cts.
— (Prunus sinensis rubro, pl.). Beautiful double
pink flowers in May. Each, 50 ects.
Azaleas (Ghent Azaleas). Various colors; per- |
fectly hardy. June. Each, 75 cts. to $1.25. |
Mollis (Japan). Very large flowers, red,
white, and orange. June. Each, 50 cts. to
$1.50.
Berberis Vulgaris (common barberry). 2 ft.
| Each, 20 cts.; per 100, $15.00.
—tThunbergii. Leaves turn crimson in fall; |
very distinct. Each, 50 to 75 cts.; per 100,
$30.00.
|—Purpurea. Violet-purple foliage; 2 feet.
June to November. ~ Each, 25 cts.; per 100,
$15.00. ‘
| Buxus (var. nana). Dwarf Box, used for edging.
| 30 cts. per yard.
Calycanthus Florida (spice bush). Flowers have
a pineapple favor. Juneand July. Each, 25 |
ets.; per 100, $10.00. : |
Catalpa Aurea. Golden foliage, beautiful; very |
rapid growing. 8 ft. Each, $1.00. |
Clethra (Clethra alnifolia). Two feet, white
flowers from June until October. Each, 25
ets. ; per doz., $1.75.
Cornus (Cornus Florida). A small tree pro-
ducing clusters of bright yellow flowers in
early spring before the leaves. May. 2 ft.
Each, 50 cts.
—Variegated (C. Siberica).
leaved plant. Each, 50 ets.
Daphne cneorum. Very dwarf habit, literally
covered in spring with light pink rosette-like
flowers of most delightful fragrance. Each,
35 cts.; extra fine clumps, each, 75 cts.
Deutzia, Crenata, fl. pl. A double purple flower-
ing variety. Each, 35 cts.
Seabra. Bearing beautiful white flowersin June.
Each, 35 cts.
—Graceful (D. gracilis). Used for pot culture,
producing an abundance of delicate white
flowers. Each, 25 and 50 cts.
Elder (Sambucus nigra aurea).
yellow leaves. Each,50 cts.
Euonymus, Burning Bush (£. Furopeus).
Bright green leaves and in the autumn with
scarlet berries. Each, 50 cts.
Exochorda Grandiflora. A large shrub, with
foliage almost as rich as that of the Laurel,
and with the most beautiful white blossoms
possible to imagine. May. Each, 25 and
00 cts.
Forsythia, or Solden Bell (Forsythia viridis-
sima). Branches in the early spring, before
the leaves appear, are covered with bright
A fine Jcolored
Solid golden
cts.
—Weeping (Forsythia suspensa). f
drooping habit, light-green leaves, with
numerous bright yellow flowers. Each, 35
golden-yellow pendulous flowers. Each, 35 |
Beautiful |
cts.
Fringe Tree, Purple Smoke Tree, ete.
cotinus). Ornamental large shrub,
curious hair-like flowers. July. 3 ft.
25 cts.
Hawthorn,
paulii).
(Rhus
with
With abundant and showy flowers.
| ‘Very dense dwarf growth. Each, $1.50.
Hydrangea. Large-Clustered (H. paniculata
grandiflora). A fineshrub, with large, showy
panicles of white flowers in the greatest
profusion. Itis quite hardy,andisaltogether |
a most admirable shrub for planting singly |
on the lawn or in the margin of masses. To
produce largest flowers it should be pruned
severely in -the spring, and the ground
| enriched. Each, 50 cts. to $1.00.
|Halesia, Four-Winged Fruited; Silver Bell |
| (Halesia tetraptera). Producesin the sprmg
| very pretty, white, bell-shaped and drooping |
flowers, somewhat resembling those of the
Fuchsia. Each, $1.00.
Double Scarlet (Crataegus, fl. pl. |
Each, |
Kalmia, Broad-Leaved (K. latifolia). A native
shrub, having polished evergreen, Camellia-
like leaves, and exquisitely beautiful cup- |
shaped flowers. June. Each, 50 cts. to $1.00. |
Lilac. Common Purple (Syringa vulgaris cerulea). |
A well-known, good old variety. 3 to 5 ft. |
Each, 25 cts.
Lilac, Common White (S. vulgaris alba). 2 to
3 ft. Each 35 cts.
— Charles the Tenth. A strong grower; flowers
reddish purple. Each, 50 cts.
—Josikea. Dark purple flowers; fine foliage.
Each, 50 cts.
Magnolia Atropurpurea. Very dark purple
flowers. Latein May. Each $1.50 and 52.00.
—Conspicua. Covered in May, beforethe leaves
appear, with masses of snow-white, lily-like
fiowers. Each, $1.50 and $2.00.
Glauca. An evergreen, with white, very
fragrant flowers. Each, 75 cts.
—Grandiflora Exoniensis. Evergreen variety
from China, bearing large, pure white,
fragrant blossoms when only1ft. high. 2 ft.
Each, $5.00.
—Hypoleuca. New variety from Japan, of
medium size, with leaves a foot long
glaucous, white underneath, UE le unted
above, with a large, bright red midrib and
leaf stem ; flowers creamy white, delightfully
fragrant, and bloom in June after the leaves
develop. 2 to 3 ft. Each, $1.50; 4 to 5 ft.,
each, $5.00.
—Lennei. Very showy, cup-shaped flower.
crimson-purple outside and pearl colored
within. Each, $1.50 and $2.00.
—Parviflora. A most beautiful and striking
Magnolia, flower almost globular, white with
a pink tinge, anda cluster of crimson and
orange stamens; very fragrant. Each, $1.50.
and $3.00.
—Soulangeana.
White flowers, purple at the
base; very showy. Each, $1.00 and $2.00.
—wStellata. Double, pure white flowers, with
arosy flush. An early bloomer, with delicate
fragrance. 2 ft. Each, $1.50. Large speci-
mens. Each, $5.00 and $6.00.
—Obovata. Very showy flowers, crimson-
purple outside and pearl colored within.
Each, $1.00 and $1.50. :
Mountain Laurel (Kalmia_ lativolia). Well
known, beautiful shrub. Each, 50 cts.
Plum. Double Flowering (Prunus triloba). Anew
Chinese variety, with beautiful pink flowers
in great profusion. Each, 50 cts.
Rhododendron. It 1s universally acknowledged
to be the finest and most showy hardy plant
known. Its large, showy clusters of flowers
appear in June and are very beautiful.
Named varieties with buds, 144 to 2 ft. $1.50;
$15.00 per doz.; seedlings raised from the
finest hardy kinds, 134 to 2 ft., $1.25; $12.00
per doz.
Snowball (Viburnwm opulus sterilis). Bears
large, globular clusters of white flowers.
Each, 50 cts.
—Japan (V’. plicartum). Balls of white flowers,
larger and more solid than those of the
common snowball, and hanging long on the
bush. Each, 50 to 75 ects.
Snowberry, White Fruit (Symphoricarpus race-
mosus). A medium native shrub; flowers
—Red Fruit (S. vulgaris). Beautiful from the
profusion of its bright red coral-like berries.
Each, 25 cts.
Spirea Plume-Leayed (S. prunifolia, fl. pl.).
Strong growing, irregular form, small,
roundish, shining leaves of beautiful autumn
color; flowers double white, and abundant
in May. Each, 35 to 50 cts.
——Callosa (S. callosa). Japan. Medium size:
irregular growth, pink, flowering in flat
corymbs during late June. Each, 25 to 50
cts.
Syringa, European Fragrant. or “‘ Mock Orange”
(Philadelphus coronarius). White flowers,
which are very fragrant. Each, 35 cts.
— Golden-Leaved (P. foliis aureis). Has yellow
foliage, which affords pretty contrast with
other shrubs. Each, 50 cts.
Weigela Rosea. A very fine variety, bearing
beautiful and showy rose-colored flowers in
May; hardy, and easy of cultivation. Each,
25 and 50 cts.
—Variegated Dwarf(WV. nana
Dwarf, spreading habit,
clearly defined variegated leaves.
cts.
— Candida.
variegata).
and possessing
Each, 50
A white sort. Each, 35 ets.
RAWSON’S
CATALOGUE OF DECIDUOUS TREES.
-
ee)
THIS LIST COMPRISES ONLY A PART OF THE VARIETIES WE CAN
SUPPLY.
Prices by the dozen or hundred, any size desired, will be sent on application.
ASH (Fraxinus).
Cat Leaf (Lentiscifolia). Each, 6 ft., $1.50; 8
ft., $2.00.
Golden-Leaved. Each, 10 ft., $2.00.
Mountain. Each, 7 to 9 ft., $1.00.
White (4/ba). Each, 10 ft., 75 cts. ; 12 ft., $1.00.
BIRCH (Betula).
Black (Zenta). Looks like a cherry tree.
Each, 50 cts.
Canoe (Papyracea). Hach,5 ft., 50 cts; 8 ft.,
$1.25.
Cordata. Very large foliage. Each, $1.50.
Gray (Populifolia). Each,6 to 8 ft., 75 ets.
Purple Leaf. Each, 5 to 6 ft., $2.00.
Red (Nigra). Each, 5 to 6 ft., 75 cts.
White (Alba). Each, 5 to7 ft., 75 ets.
Yellow (Facelsa). Each, 50 cts.
BEECH (Fagus).
American (/eruginea). Each, 3 to 5 ft., 75 ets.
Crested Leaf. Each, 5 to 6 ft., $2.00.
Fern-Leav-d. Each, 8 ft., $2.00; 10 ft., $2.50.
River’s Purple. Each, 5 ft., $1.00; 8 ft., $1.75;
9 ft., $2.00; 12 ft., $4.00; 15 ft., $5.00.
CATALPA.
Speciosa. Each, 4 to 5 ft., 50 cts.; 6 to 8 ft., 60
cts.
—Aurea. Dwarf, with golden foliage. Each,
8 {t., $1.00.
— Purpurea. Purple leaf. Each, $1.00.
ELMS (Ulmus).
American. Each, 7 to 10 ft., 50 cts; 10 to 12
ft., $1.00.
English (Campestris). Each, 6 ft., 35 ets; 8 ft.,
75 cts; 10 ft., $1.00; 12 ft., $1.50.
ELMS (Ulmus).
Rock (Crassifolia). New. Each, 1 ft., 25 ets.
Slippery (Zulva). Hach, 12 ft., $1 25.
HORSE CHESTNUT (4#sculus).
Common. Each, 4to5ft., 50 cts.; 8 ft., $1.50.
Cut Leaf. Foliage in shreds. Each, 2 ft., 50
cts.
Double-Flowering. Each, 2 ft., 50 cts.
Dwarf. Each, 2 to 3 ft., 50 cts.
Red-Flowering. Each, 2 to 3 ft., $1.25; 6 to7
ft., $2.00
SWEET CHESTNUT (Castanea).
American. Each, 5 to 6 ft., 75 cts.
LINDEN (Tilia).
American (Basswood). Each, 10 ft., $1.00; 12
to 14 ft., $1.50.
European. Each, 6 to 8 ft., 75 cts.
LOCUST (Robinia).
Clammy (Viscosa). Each, 8 ft., 25 cts,
Honey (Gleditschia triacanthus ), Each, 6 to
8 ft., 75 cts.
Yellow. Each, 4to 8 ft., 50 cts.
MAPLES (Acer).
English, or Cork Barked (Campestre). Each,
75 cts., and $1.00.
Norway (Platanoides).. Hach, 8 ft., $1.00; 10
ft., $1.25; 12 ft., $1.50.
Red, or Searlet (Rubrum). Each, 8 to 10 ft.,
$1.00 to $2.00.
Silver (Dasycarpum). Each, 9 to 10 ft., 50 cts.;
10 to 12 ft., 75 cts. ; 12 to 14 ft., $1.00.
Striped Bark (Striatum). Each, 6 ft., $1.00.
Sugar, or Rock (Saccharinum). Each, 8 ft.,
50 cts.; 9ft., 60 cts. ; 10 ft., 75 cts. ; 12 ft., $1.25.
Japanese. Numerous varieties, with foliage of
various forms and colors. Each, $2.00 to $3.00.
OAKS (Quercus).
Black (Tinctoria). Each, 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts.
English Royal (Robur). Each, 3 to5ft., 50 cts.
Mossy Cup (Macrocarpa). Each, 3 to 4 ft., 35
cts.
Pin (Palustris), . Each, 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts.
Red (Rubra). Each, 2 to 3 ft., 35 ets; 10 ft.,
$2.00.
Scarlet (Coccinea). -Each, 2 to 4 ft., 35 cts.; 8
ft., $1.50.
White (4/ba). Each, 2 ft., 25 cts.
POPLARS (Populus).
Aspen (Tremula). Each, 6 to 8 ft., 75 cts.
Bolleana. Pyramidal habit. Each, 8 to 10 ft.,
$1.00.
Carolina, or Cottonwood. Each, 10 to 12 ft., 75
cts.; 15 ft., $1.00.
Golden. Each, 7 to 9 ft., $1.00.
Lombardy. Each, 6 ft., 25 cts.; 10 ft., 75 cts.
Silver (Alba). Each, 4 ft., 25 cts.
+ EVERGREEN TREES. +
ARBOR VITZ (Thuja).
American. Each, 25 cts. to $1.00.
Compacta. Light green foliage. Each, $1.00.
Globosa. Round, dense sort, Each, 75 cts.
Little Gem. Dwarf, dark green. Each, $1.00.
Peabody’s Golden. Golden foliage. Each, 50
cts. to $1.00.
Eee muaal is Upright, compact habit. Each,
Siberian. Each, 50 cts. to $1.00.
LARCH (Larix).
European, or Scotch (Europea). Each, 4 ft.,
50 cts. ; 6 ft., 75 ets.
FIR (Abies).
Balsam ( Balsamea). Each, 50 cts. to $1.00.
European Silver (Pectinata). Each, $1.00.
Nobilis. Rich bluish green. Each, $2.00.
Nordmann’s Silver. From Crimean mountains.
Each, $1.00 to $3.00.
JUNIPERS (Juniperus).
Common Spreading (Commumnis). Each, 50 cts.
—— With golden.yellow foliage. Each, $1.00.
Irish (Hibernica pyramidalis). Each, 3 to 5
ft., 75 ets.
Virginiana (red cedar). Each, 50 cts.
PINE (Pinus).
Austrian (Austriaca). Each, 1 to 3 ft., 25 to
75 cts.
Dwarf (Montana). Each, 75 cents.
Red (Resinosa). Each, 1 ft., 35 ects.; 2 ft.,
50 cts.
Scorn (Sylvestris). Each, 1 to 3 ft., 25 to 50
ets
Stone (Cembra). Each, 2 ft., $1.00.
White (Stvobus). Each, 2 to 9 ft., 50 cts. to
$1.00.
— Dwarf (Strobus Nanus). Each, 2 ft., $1.50;
4 ft., $5.00,
SPRUCE (Picea).
Alcock’s (Alcockiana), Fine. Each, $1.50.
Black (Nigra). Each, 50 cts.
— Dwarf (Nigra Pumila). Fach, $1.50.
Colorado Blue (Pungens). We have taken care
to select and propagate only the intensely
blue forms. Each, 2 ft., $3.50; 3 to 4 ft , $5.00.
Dwarf (Pygmea). Never growing more than
3feet high. 3-year old trees. Each, 50 cts.
Eastern (Orientalis). Each, $1.00 to $2.00,
Glaucous (C@rulea). Bluish green. Each,
$1.00 to $1.50.
Hemlock (Canadensis). Each, 1 to 3 ft., 25
ets. to $1.00.
Norway (Zacelsa). Each, 1 to 5 ft., 25 cts. to
$1.00.
White (Alba). Each, 2 ft., 75 cts.;3 ft., $1.00;
4 to 5 ft., $1.25.
+ WEEPING TREES. +
Apple. From Norway. Each, $3.00.
Ash: Pee specimens. Each, $1.00, $2.00, and
$3.00.
— Mountain. Each, 6 to7 ft., $1.00
—— Dawson’s. Rare. Each, $3.00.
Beech. Each, 4 ft., $1.00; 6 ft., $1.50; 8 ft., $2.00.
Birch, Cut Leaf. Each, 3 to 4 ft., 75 cts.; 6 to 7
ft., $1.00; 7 to 8 ft., $2.00.
Elm. A fine tree. Each, 8 ft., $2.00.
Honey Locust. From China. Each, $1.50.
Japanese Cherry (Cerasis Japonica). Each, $2.00
and $3.00.
Maple, Wier’s Cut Leaf. Each, 8 ft., 75 cts.; 10
ft , $1.25; 12 ft., $2.00.
Wild Cherry. Each, $3.00.
Willow, Kilmarnock, Each, 75 cts.
iv.
ERUIT TREES.
} Our customers may rely on being supplied with well-grown, strong and healthy stock of all the leading sorts.
insure correctness of name, a fact of no small importance to fruit growers,
which we can supply.
Bright, healthy trees are sent from the nurseries, and no others. When received, they should have one half of last season’s growth cut back, and
they will be sure to thrive. Nothing is so injurious to newly planted fruit trees, especially to those which have made a very vigorous growth the year
before, and have long shoots of new wood, as to leave them full length. That is, the very best trees suffer most by leaving all the top on. Don’t be afraid
to cut. Aig The meaning of the letters after the varieties are, (m.), medium; (1), large, (y. 1.), very large ; (s.) Small.
I= AeLE IY WOUPIN WD UAE EMAL OE EDEL LE LEED,
J rts. Special care has been exercised to
Our stock embraces many other varieties not enumerated on this page, but
APPLES.
Standard trees five to seven feet high. Each, 35 cts.; per doz., $3.00.
Extra sizes, each, 50 cts. to $1.00.
SUMMER VARIETIES. AUTUMN — continued.
Early Harvest, m., yellow. Red Bietighiemer, v.
Golden Sree, Ee yellow: crimson.
e strachan, 1., red.
Sweet Bough, 1., pale yellow. ea DES
Tetofsky, m., yellow and red. Hubbardston, 1., red and yellow.
William’s Favorite, 1., red. Northern Spy, 1., striped red.
AUTUMN VARIETIES. Pecks Pleasant, 1., pale yellow.
Alexander, v.1., red striped. R. I. Greening, 1., green.
Fall Pippin, v. 1., yellow. Roxbury Russet, m., greenish.
Fameuse or Snow, m., deepcrimson. Sutton Beauty, m., yellow and crim- PEARS.
Gravenstein, v. 1., striped. son.
Maiden’s Blush, 1., yellow and red. Tolman’s Sweet, m., yellow. Standard Pears on Pear Stock, five to seven feet. Each, 75 cts. ; per doz.?
Oldenburg, 1., striped. Tompkin’s King, v 1, red striped. $6.00.
Porter, m, yellow. Wealthy, m., dark red.
CRAB APPLES.
Hyslop’s, 1., deep crimson. Transcendent, m., red and yellow.
Red Siberian, s., yellow and scarlet. Yellow Siberian, 1., golden yellow.
CHERRIES.
Each, 75 cts. , per doz. 36.00.
Napoleon, v. 1., pale yellow with
al check, 5
Early Richmond, m., red.
Late Duke, v. 1., dark red.
Reine Hortense, 1., bright red-
Royal Duke, v-1., dark red,
QUINCE, |
Each, 50 cts., per doz, $4.00.
$
Apple or Orange, |., golden yellow, Rea’s Mammoth, v. 1., golden yel
Champion, m., golden yellow. *
PEACH.
Standard trees four to six feet. Each, 25 cts.; per doz., $2.00; per 100,
$15, Lxtra sizes, each, 50 cts.
Coolidge’s Fayorite, m., white and Oldmixon Free, 1., greenish white
red. with red.
Crawford’s Early, v. Early Rivers, 1., creamy white with
= Late, ‘“‘ pink.
Foster, 1., yellow. Stump the World, m., red and white.
Large Early York, 1., white and red. Wheatland, 1., golden yellow witk
Lord Palmerston, v. |., creamy white crimson.
with pink.
J., purplish
1., yellow.
ae
Dwarf Pears on Quince Stock. Each, 50 to 75 cts.
SUMMER. AUTUMN — continued.
Bartlett, 1., yellow and red. Louise Bonne, of Jersey, 1., yellow
Brandywine, m., yellow and russet. and red.
Clapp’s Favorite y. 1., yellow and _ Seckel, m., brown.
crimson. Sheldon, l., russet and red.
Souvenir du Congress, v.1., yellow, WINTER.
AUTUMN. Anjou, l., greenish yellow.
Bose, 1., russety. Clairgeau, l., yellow and red.
Flemish Beauty, 1., yellowandrusset, Lawrence, m., golden yellow.
Kiefler, 1., golden. Winter Nelis, m., russet.
PLUMS.
Each, 75 cts.; per doz., $6.00.
Green Gage, s., greenish.
Lombard, m., violet-red.
Shropshire, s., dark purple.
Standard trees two to three years.
Black Eagle, 1., black.
Black Tartarian, v.1., purplish blk.
Coe’s Transparent, m., pale amber
and red.
Downer’s Late, I., light red.
Goy. Wood, m., clear Jight red.
Standard trees fiveto six feet high.
Bradshaw, vy. 1., dark violet-red,
Coe’s Golden Drop, 1., light yellow
Duane’s Purple, v. 1., reddish pur-
ple.
‘“ HARRIS’ TREE HEALER.”
This valuable discovery meets the urgent need of the orchardist, farmer and tree owner. The gum and canker diseases are WIDESPREAD
among shade and fruit trees, and cause early decay and PREMATURE death. The apple is especially liable to the canker. Canker may be known by the
parts affected turning a dull brown, the bark begins to grow rough and scabby, affecting the vitality and productiveness. The gum and canker is
caused from unskilful pruning, unripe shoots killed by frost and left on the tree, broken and lopped-off limbs, horse bites, bruises, wounds, etc., etc.
Many nursery trees that are accidentally bruised in transportation become affected to such an extent that in ten or twelve years their products do not
pay the expenses of their care, having become stunted and cankery. Directions for use with package.
low.
PUT UP IN PACKAGES,
If to be sent by mail do not forget to include postage.
No.1. Can of Mixture and Powder Compound, about 1 quart each, Price 75 cents. Postage 56 cents.
No. DE “ “ee ce “ee “e 1 pint “6 iy 50. “e “e 35 “ee
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RASPBERRIES.
To keep a raspberry bed in good productive condition, the old, weak,
and dead wood should be cut out every season, to give strength to the
young shoots for the next year’s bearing. In spring the weakest suckers
should be removed, leaving five or six of the strongest in each hill. The
ground should be spaded, and atop dressing of manure given.
They can be planted in the fall or spring with success. Black Caps
cannot be planted in the fall.
RED RASPBERRIES.
Clarke. Large; moderately firm. One of the best red raspberries for
home use.
Cuthbert. Medium to large; sweet and good; very hardy. One of the
best varieties for market.
Hansell. Medium to large; firm; fine; earliest of all.
Hersatine. Large; juicy; sub-acid; an abundant bearer. One of the
Gregg.
RASPBERRIES — continued.
BLACK CAP RASPBERRIES.
American Black. Very hardy and productive.
Large, hardy, and a vigorous grower and great yielder.
Johnston’s Sweet. Described as hardy and productive; quality deli-
cious.
Mammoth Cluster. Large; productive and good.
Ohio. Much esteemed for drying; hardy and of good quality.
Souhegan or Tyler. Large; very hardy and of medium quality ; early.
$1.00 per dozen,
GOOSEBERRIES.
The gooseberry requires annual manuring to sustain its vigor, and
best. enjoys partia: shade. The American varieties need close pruning every
Mariboro. The best early red raspberry for the North; hardy and pro- year. They may be planted in the fall and spring.
ductive. rs
Shaffer’s Colossal. Large; purple; sprightly sub-acid.
Turner. Medium; juicy and sweet; very hardy.
$1.00 per dozen.
YELLOW RASPBERRIES.
Medium to large; fair quality; very hardy; ripens early.
Golden Queen. Large; firm and of fine quality; hardy.
Orange (Brinckle’s). Large; beautiful and delicious; plant tender;
when slightly protected, very productive. ;
$1.50 per dozen.
Caroline.
Price, 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen, except where noted.
Industry. Large, oval, dark red, hairy; rich and agreeable; remark-
ably vigorous and productive; the best foreign gooseberry.
Downing. Considerably larger than Houghton; whitish green; juicy and
good; vigorous and prolific.
Houghton. Mecaium; skin smooth, pale red.
Smith’s (Smith’s Improved). Large, oval, light green; sweet and very
good.
RAWSON’S CATALOGUE OF SMALL FRUITS. 85
BLACKBERRIES. CURRANTS.
In the garden, plant in rows about five feet apart, and four feet apart
the rows. In the field, plant in rows six feet apart, and three feet apart Currants can be successfully planted in the fall or spring.
in the rows. Treat the same as raspberries. They may be planted in the ‘To destroy the currant worm, dust the plants with white hellebore
fall or spring. when they are wet with dew.
Price, $1.00 per dozen.
Agawam. Medium; sweet, melting to the core; hardy; early. Price, $1.00 per dozen, except where noted.
Dorchester. Medium to large; juicy, and of good quality. \
Early Harvest. Small; fair quality; very early; somewhat tender. Black Naples. Large; esteemed for jellies.
Erie. Large; of good quality; hardy; early. Cherry. The most popular red currant for market.
Kittatinny. Large; of excellent quality; one of the most valuable sorts | Fay’s Prolific. More prolific than cherry, and with longer clusters. 25
for general planting. cents each; $2.50 per dozen.
New Rochelle or Lawton. Large; sweet; excellent. Lee’s Prolific. Larger than Black Naples, and very productive.
Snyder. Medium; sweet and melting to the core; very hardy, andremark- | Red Dutch. A great bearer, and of good quality.
ably productive. Versaillaise. Resembles the cherry; one of the most valuable.
Wachusett. Comparatively free from thorns; of good quality. Victoria. Large; bright red; productive and valuable; late.
Wilson’s Early. Very productive; one of the earliest. White Grape. Very large; mild and excellent; the best table variety.
Wilson, Jr. Large, luscious, and sweet; hardy; early.
GRAPES, Hardy Varieties.
35 cents each, except where noted.
BLACK. RED. WHITE.
Concord. Large; always reliable; medium. Empire State. Tender. Each, 50cts.; medium.
Eaton. Very large; new. Each, $1.00 and 1.50. Agawam (Roger’s No. 15). Large; fine; me- F.B. Hayes. Fine quality. Kach,50cts.; early.
Medium. ‘ DUM. Green Mountain. Oneofthe best. Each, $1.00;
Hartford. Large and productive; early. Brighton. Large; best quality; early. early. y >
Mills. Very large, new. Each, $2.00; medium. | Delaware. Small; delicious. Each, 50 cts.; Moore’s Diamond. Large, excellent. Each
Moore’s Early. Large, fine quality; each, 50 late. SEs 1.00 and 1.50; early. ?
cts. Harly. 9 Moyer. Resembles the Delaware; delicious; Niagara. Large and produductive. Each, 50
Wilder (Roger’s No. 4). Very large; medium. new. Each $1.00 and $1.50; extra early. cts; medium. D
Worden. Large; excellent quality; early. Vergennes. Large; splendid; medium. Pocklington. Large. Wach, 50 cts; late.
GRAPES, Foreign, Varieties.
For growing under glass. $1.00 and $1.50 each.
BLACK. WHITE.
Alicante. Very large; fine quality. Bowood. Large, with a sweet muscat flavor.
Black Hamburg. The best for general use. Golden Chasselas. Large, excellent sort.
Gros Colman. Very large; sweet and juicy. — Hamburg. Large bunches, one of the best.
Madresfield Court. Large; rich museat flavor. Muscat of Alexandria. A delicious variety.
STRAW BERRIES.
PLANTS BY MAIL. — When ordered to be sent by mail, add 10 cts. for 50, and 15 cts. per 100, to prices affixed, to pay postage. At dozen rates, we send
by mail without extra charge. Pot-grown Strawberry Plants not Mailable. .
Culture. — On arrival of plants, unpack them at once, loosen the bunches, “heel” them
in the ground or dip their roots in a “muddle,” made by mixing earth in water until of the
consistency of cream, and lay away in a cool, damp cellar, where they can neither dry nor
freeze, until they can be planted in suitable weather. Do not leave in package and pour
water over them, as this will surely cause the plants to heat and spoil. To grow large berries
and plenty of them, fertilizers must be used freely. Unleached wood ashes is a specific fertilizer
for the strawberry ; ground bone is alsoexcellent. Do not plant deep, but press the earth very
firmly about theroots. Should the weather be warm, shade valuable plants for a few days with
a handful of coarse litter over each plant.
For hill culture plant in beds four feet wide, with alleys two feet between them. Plant in
each bed three rows of plants fifteen inches apart, and the plants the same distance apart in the rows. For the matted-row system plant in rows
three feet apart, and the plants a foot apart in the rows, requiring 14,520 plants per acre.
No.7, No. 3; No. 2,
Parent Plant- Rooted Layers. Pot-Grown Plant.
THE MARSHALL, the Gem of all New Strawberries.
The Marshall originated in the town of Marshfield, Mass., from a wild strawberry, found in an old stone heap, where its enormous growth attracted
the attention of its introducer, and for two years it has stood the test under the most unfavorable circumstances as regards to cultivation and severe
criticisms of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. In 1892, when first exhibited in Boston, it received three first and two second prizes. In 1893, at the
annual strawberry show of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, it received nothing but first prizes, over all other leading varieties for being the
largest berry, the best flavored, and the best color. In fact, it is the nearest perfect of any strawberry yet introduced. It retains that sweet and delicious
flavor of the wild strawberry; the color is dark crimson, glossy, and very handsome; flesh is dark, rich, and highly flavored, very firm and solid. The
plants make a strong and vigorous growth, bearing fruit from early June until July.
Price per doz., &2.50, postage paid.
Standard Varieties. THE LEVIN PRUNER.
The following is only a partial list of the varieties we have to offer at prices i =
quoted below in layer plants which are ready in the spring.
After August 1st we offer them pot grown at $2.50 per hundred.
Per doz. 100: 1,000. | Per doz. 100. 1,000.
Belmont... ----.$0'30 -..$1.00....$5.00' || Jessie...........$0.30...-$1.00.....”
Bubach No. 5.... .30 ... 1.00... IDEE Ge Boondeacne 40.... 1.50....$6.00
Beder WOR 6.5 Bison WONS Sen BUN Lovetts Early .,. .30.... 1.00.... 5.00
Crawford........ .30.... 1.00.... 5.00 | Miners Prolitic.. .30..... 1.00.... 5.00
Crescent Seed- | Middlefield. ..... -40.... 1.50.... 6.00
Ning). - eet -30.... 1.00.... 4.00 | Parker Earle.... .30.... 1.00.... 5.00
Daisy .....-----.- ro eee OO ware Saunders........ rOO sere OO ste) 0200
Downing .... --. poU eee OO keen): 00) Sharpless........ LOO RE el OO mee O00)
Duchers eo aate 2 Jon epi 5.00 | Swindle......... KU sagan sess CHOY :
TAN ete eter 30... 1.00.... 5.00 | Greenville....... si@s6ae Linens The strongest hand-shear made. It ismade of the finest steel. Though
Goy. Hoard ..... .40.... 1.25 -.. 6.00 | Warfield......... '30.... 1.00.... 5.00 | but twice the size of our cut, and only seven ounces in weight, ede
Haverland...... + 30.... 1.00... 5.00 | Woolverton.. .. .30.... 1.00.... 5.00 so strong that it can cut through half an inch of dry oak. Price, $1.00
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No.1. Eiastic Plant Sprinkler.
This article is made of rubber, with a flat bottom. The cap is of nickel
plate, finely perforated, which can be removed if desired. An indispensable
article for showering the foliage of plants, thereby keeping them in a
healthy condition; sprinkling bouquets, dampening clothes or carpets,
aq, distributing disinfectants, ete. 4 most useful implement, in two sizes; No.
\\\ 1, $1.00; by mail, $1.25; No. 2, 50 cts.; by mail, 60 cts.
GOLDMAN'S ATOMIZER AND SPRINKLER,
No. 2. For Flowers, Clothes, Floors, House Plants and
Various Fine Sprinkling.
Practical and useful.
Throws a uniform spray.
Excellent for sprinkling clothes.
Unequalled for House Plants and Flowers.
An Atomizer for sprinkling your carpets to settle the dust previous to
sweeping. Use a few drops of ammonia in the water, thus leaving the
carpet nice and bright.
If any insects are among your plants, put afew drops of ammonia or
whale-oil soap in the water. By its use water can be thrown on the under
side of the foliage as well as on the top. It will kill the insects and save
your plants. Excellent for rose-bushes.
: By dipping in water while closed, it fills instantly. Ball finely perfo
rated. Will throw a spray ten feet if desired; spray much finer than the
rubber sprinkler; appears like a fog and controlled by pressure.
( Every Sprinkler is put in a neat box with directions, and on receipt
of 40 cents we will mail it throughout the United States.
Improved Brass Garden Syringes.
No. 8 American Improved Syringe. Length of barrel, 18 inches;
diameter, 114. Best plate valve syringe, large size, with one stream and
two spray roses, with side pieces on the barrel. Price $6.50.
No. 4. Length of barrel, 1244 inches; diameter, 1 5-16. Ladies’ syringe,
with one spray rose and one stream rose. Price, $2.25.
No.5. Garden and greenhouse syringe. Length of barrel, 18 inches;
diameter, 144. Best conical valve syringe, large size, with one stream and
two spray roses. This is the size generally used by gardeners and horticul-
turists, with side pieces on the barrel. Price, $7 00.
Length of barrel, 1414 inches; diameter, 1 5-16. Ladies’ syringe, with
one stream and two spray roses; the two roses when not in use are screwed
on to the sides of the barrel to prevent loss. Price, $3.00.
No. 6. Lang’s Weeder.
The weeder is made with a band which passes over the back of the
hand when in use, thus permitting the free use of the fingers to thin out
plants or other weeds without the necessity of laying it down, It is small,
very light, and so constructed that it gives a draw instead ofa side cut.
Neatly and strongly made, of the best of steel, and very much liked by all
who have used it. Each, 25cts., postpaid, 30 cts. Per doz., $2.25.
No. 7. Excelsior Weeder. .
A very useful implement for eradicating weeds when first starting into
growth, but more especially useful (in our experience) for loosening the
soil in borders and beds where a large tool could not be used. Each, 20
ets.; by mail, 25 cts.; per doz., $2.00.
No. 8. Dibbers.
Useful for transplanting cabbage, cauliflower plants, etc. Steel
pointed, with wood handle. Hach, 50 cts,
No. 9. The Improved Knapsack Sprayer.
This valuable arrangement, invented by the U.S. Agricultural Depart-
ment, 1s used for applying fungicides, such as Bordeaux Mixtures, Amiio-
nical Compound ot Copper, and other fluid remedies in a mist-like spray,
for the treatment of grapes and other vegetation, for the prevention and
cure of mildew, black rot, and kindred diseases, as well as for leaf and
potato blight, ete. The machine is made entirely of copper and brass,
and the chemicals will not corrode or rust it. The air chamber keeps up a
pressure, so a continuous discharge is given. No grape grower can aflord
to be withoutit. Price, $14.00. Galvanized iron, $12.00.
No. 10. Woodason’s Bellows.
Woodason’s Vaporizing Bellows. This throws a spray as fine as mist,
rendering the use of strong solutions of Kerosene, Fir Tree Oil, Tobacco
Soap and poisonous fluids perfectly safe ou tender foliaged plants, killing
the insects without burning the leaves; it also forces the fluids into eyery
crevice. Price, Large Size, $2.25; Small Size (for house use), $1.50.
Woodason’s Double Cone Powder Bellows. This bellows is the best article
ever invented for destroying insects in the conservatory, garden, orchard,
or field; it will kill every bug on one acre of potatoes, under the leaves as
good as on top,in an hour; it will blow powder into fruit trees. This
bellows can be held in any direction, and it does not clog up. Price, $3.00.
Woodason’s Single Cone Powder Bellows. Price, Large Size, $2.00;
Small Size, for conservatory and house use, $1.25,
No. 11. The Jewell Lawn Sprinkler.
After many years’ experience in the construction of Lawn Sprinklers,
we have what we consider the most durable and simple machine ever
placed on the market. By turning the thumb screw to left, youhave a full
circle, or to the right, you have a half circle; thus you are able to sprinkle
to the walk without wetting the walk. Price, $1.00.
No. 113. Perfection Revolving Lawn and Garden Sprinkler.
‘This sprinkler is easily fastened tothe hose, and kept in position in the
ground by the pin attached to it. By 1tssimp'e construction it can be used
with equal facility on hillside or terrace. Price, $1.00.
No. 12. Hose Pipe Sprinklers.
These are made for us, and are strong and durable. They measure four
inches across the face, and are fitted for 3,-inch hose. Very useful for
inarket gardeners and florists. Each, $2.00.
No. 13. Gem Nozzle.
The Gem Nozzle is one of the most popular hose nozzles made. It will
throw a coarse or a fine spray, a large or small solid stream, as is desired,
by simply revolving the nozzle part way round, Each, 65 cts.; by mail, 70
cts.; % inch.
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No. 14. Climax Nozzle. _
These are simple in construction, cannot get out of order, and are very
durable, being made of brass. We offer Nos. 6 and 7 at $1.00 each.
No. 15. Solid Shank Forged Garden Trowels.
These trowels are forged from steel specially made for the purpose,
fully equal in all respects to the best English trowels, and are offered at a
much less price. Three sizes: 6 inch, 40 cts.; 7 inch, 45 cts.; 8 inch, 50 cts.
No. 16. Common Garden Trowels. :
5 inch, 15 cts.; 6 inch, 20 cts.; 7 inch, 30 cts.; 8 inch, 35.cts.
No. 17. California Lawn Sprinkler.
This is a very attractive lawn sprinkler. The spray thrown by it is
peculiar to itself. The arms revolve in Babbit-metal bearings, and the
entire make-up is first class. Capacity, 30 to 60 square feet, according to
the water pressure. Price, fitted for %4-inch hose, $2.50.
No. 18. Dutton’s Asbestos Torch.
Attach the Torch to the end of a pole; saturate with kerosene oil,
light, and hold under the caterpillars’ nests and pass quickly along the
branches and around the trunk where the insects lodge. The great heat
destroys the insect, and will not injure the tree. Price, 50 cts. each.
No. 19. Climax Spraying Pump.
This pump is made entirely of iron and brass, all parts that have to
bear any strain being malleable iron. The legs are made of gas-pipe, and
screw firmly into the base. This pump can be taken apart and shipped in
a very small box and easily set up by the purchaser. It can be attached to
any kind of vessel or tank by means of our brass connections in ten
minutes; or the suction hose can be dropped into a barrel, trough, or
eistern with equal success. We sell this pump complete, with sixteen
and one-half feet of hose, twelve and one-half feet discharge, four feet
suction, two nozzles, and the necessary connections for it, as Shown above.
We do not furnish the barrel or vessel, but merely show it in this cut to
give an idea of what we consider a practical manner of connecting it. Any
person can prepare this barrel and rack, as shown above, in a few minutes.
The agitator, the handle of which is shown on top of the barrel, is a very
complete and successful thing. It costs $1.00 extra. This pump and con-
nections undoubtedly constitute the best cheap apparatus for spraying
purposes ever put on the market. Price, $15.00.
Little Climax. Similar to the above, only a size smaller. Price,
$10.00.
No. 20. Spraying Pump-Tub.
If you would have clean, healthy, vigorous trees, producing fair fruit of
first quality, you can only do se by carefully guarding against the destruc-
tive work of canker-worms, gypsy moth, codling moth, etc., etc. Our
illustration represents our portable garden force-pump, which is for fore-
ing liquids upon fruit-trees, vines, shrubs, bushes, etc., for the destruction
of all insects injurious to foliage and fruit. They are made of brass, which
gives them a neat appearance, and which also renders them impervious to
the action of acids, etc., and they will not rust nor corrode. With this
pump there is no suction hose, as the pump is placed directly in the water,
thus always securing perfect suction. They are fitted with two nozzles,—
one throwing a fine mist or spray,and the other a stream which will reach
about thirty feet. The tub which we furnish with this pump is made
expressly for the purpose. It will hold ten gallons, and is fitted with a
close cover, thus making it safe to use for poisonous mixtures.
Price, complete with three feet of half-inch hose, two nozzles and tub,
with special poison mixture sufficient for twenty-five trees, $6.00.
No. 21. Eddy’s Farmer’s Favorite Duster.
FOR APPLYING PARIS GREEN, SLUG SHOT, AND OTHER INSECTICIDES IN
THE DRY STATE.
This implement we can confidently recommend to the public as the
cheapest and best of its kind now on the market. The cut herewith shows
the manner of using it. The long handle is not to be shaken or turned,
but is merely to steady it,and to push the can out over the row when in
use. The strap to go over the shoulder we do not furnish, as all farmers
have them.
They are light, and can be sent cheaply by express. Each, $1.50.
No. 22. Johnson’s Patent Force Pump. "
_ For washing windows, carriages, forcing passages in clogged watering
pipes, watering streets and gardens, sprinkling sidewalks, house plants,
lawn shrubs, sprinkling fluids and liquids on trees, shrubs and plants, for
destroying insects, etc. Nothing can excel it for all the purposes which
a syringe can be used for in the greenhouse. Throwing six gallons of
water per minute with ease makes it invaluable for all kinds of irrigation.
AS A FIRE EXTINGUISHER IT HAS NO EQUAL.
_It will extinguish as large a fire as any portable chemical fire extin-
- guisher that costs six times as much. It has been adopted as a fire extin-
guisher by the War Department and Harvard College, and is recommended
by the Boston Fire Commissioners, Board of Trade, and Board of Under-
writers. Price, $5.00.
Rubber and Cotton Hose for Garden, Lawn, and Stable use
The hose we offer is from one of the best manufacturing companies in
the country, and prices are as low as those of any other for the same
quality.
: “ Per foot.
12 inch, 3-ply standard quality,is made of good rubber and duck,
and will stand ordinary pressure........-...-..0..00 cee eee $0.10
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12 “ ply extra quaality is made of good rubber, heavy duck,
and will stand good pressure and do goodservice. One
grade better than the standard quality .................... 12
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; rubber, for extra heavy pressure........... ...... Have aee ne a3:
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Garden Lines and Reels.
Best quality, 110 ft., $1.00; 50 ft., 60 cts. Large reel, $1.00; small, 60 cts.
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For smoking greenhouses; self-acting, and may be Jeft with perfec
safety; all the materials consumed, and gives off a dense smoke ; mace of
extra heavy galvanized iron.
No. 1. 20 in. high, holds 34 bush. stems a 5 . 7 - $3.50:
No: 2. 24 in, high, holds #4 bush. stems ° : é : > - 4.00
No. 3. 28 in. high, holds 1 bush. stems . ° fs : e - 4.50:
No. 24. Double Acting Spraying Pump.
This cut represents our double acting spraying pump, fitted with
hose for spraying trees, cotton plants, etc., with a Solution of tobacco.
water, or water diluted with Paris Green. or any other poisolous mixture.
This pump is especially adapted for diffusing liquids or poisons of any
kind upon trees, shrubs, or pjauts afiected by bugs, worms, in-ects, etc.,
and is capable of doing infinitely more service than any of the smaller and
cheaper pumps in the market, as it 1s of greater capacity, and, being double
acting, throws a continuous and powerful stream. These pumps are made-
with iprackers or feet that will fit an ordinary barrel, ca] alle of holding
from forty to fifty gallons. With one of those spraying pumps attached,
this barrel may be placed on a wagon or stone boat, aud a stream directed
from either one or both sides,thus saving nearly one-half of the Jabor
usually consumed in doing the same work. Spray immediately after blos-
soming with a solution of Paris Green or London Purple, and every pump
will save many times its cost. Price for pump No.2, $12.U0, including hose,
nozzles, brackets, etc., complete, but without barrel.
No. 25. Elliott?’s Wheel Hoe.
LIGHT, DURABLE, AND EFFICIENT.
This hoe is designed for use in light or heavy soils,and isso constructed
that all or any of the knives can be used as desired for weeding in narrow
or wide rows. The best tool for pulverizing the soil we have ever used-
They are easily adjusted to any width from fai to sixteen inches, so that
one or two hoes will do all the woik on any farm or markit garden. They
are very light and durable, and cause less fatigue than any hoe. No mar-
ket gardener should be without one. Each, $6.00.
No. 26. Week’s Grape, Fruit, and Flower Picker.
This cut represents one of the most useful articles of its kind yet
invented, which supplies a want that has long beenfelt. Every oneengaged
in picking fruit knows the difficulty of detaching the fruit from the branch
and depositing it in the basket or other receptacle for receiving it without
bruising the fruit, and particularly with grapes, for, unless very great care
is exercised, each bunch will be more or less injured. It will take the
smallest cherry, or hold a bunch of grapes weighing five pounds. For
picking oranges, where the branches are full of thorns, it will save many a
hard word. For large pears and choice fruit of any kind it is an invaluable
| assistant. 75cts.; by mail, 85 ets.
| No. 27. Hazeltine’s Hand Weeder.
The blade is solid steel. spring-tempered, seven-eighths of an inch
wide, and one-eighth inch thick; sharpened on all edges. Is of great value
among small plants, onions, carrots, beets, strawberries, sweet potatoes,
nursery stock, andall similar plants. 25cts.; by mail, 30 cts.; per doz. $2.25.
No. 28. Noyes’ Hand Weeder.
This is one of the best implements ever invented for assisting where
hand weeding is required; light, safe, and remarkably easy to use. Two
patterns are manufactured — one, diamond-shaped at its pointed end, the
other with a square end, Each. 25 cts.; by mail, 30 cts.; per doz , $2.40.
No. 29. Lenox Sprayer.
FOR POTATO-BUGS, GARDENS, COTTON AND TOBACCO FIELDS, ORCHARDS,
GRAPE AND SMALL FRUIT CULTURE.
Made of best galvanized tin, will not rust, warranted to last many
years. The straps are provided with buckles. and are adjustable to fit a
boy or man of any size. On the left of the machine there is a knob attached
to an agitator which mixes the green; while you are operating with the
bulb in your right hand you can with your left hand occasionally agitate
the Paris Green. A man with one of these sprinklers will only use one-half
the Paris Green that is required by the wisp broom or any other method.
No waste whatever. You will only require to take out one barrel of water
to the field, instead of four by any other method. The most economical
and perfect-working apparatus on themarket. It pays for itself by very
little use. Price, $3.50.
No. 30. Cleaves’ Garden Trowels.
Each.
No.1, 8 inch, Tempered and Polished......-..-.... ........--..---+--- $0.40
No: 25 7 inch, Bright)Steell.. 2. --.- = 0.2... : -30
No. 3, 5inch, LG COWELL eRe nke ere eicieiare hasososohcsoLossdedberasoo .20
Per mail, 5 cts.
No. 31. Sash for Hot Beds. :
Best quality, 134 inch, 3x6 {t., unglazed, $1.10; glazed, double thick,
$2.40; 1!4-inch, 3x 6 ft., unglazed. $1.00; glazed, double thick, $2.25.
Hot Bed Mats. as
These are made in the best manner, of good straw, and full size and
weight,—6x6ft. Each, $1.75, our own make; made for us, $1.50 each.
Archangel Mats. Best; each, 75 cts.; per doz. $8.00.
| Watering Pots or Plant Sprinklers.
These sprinklers are made of heavy block-tin, painted green, and are
the strongest and most durable sprinklers made.
1 qrt, round, with sprinkler, $0.40 | 10 qrt. round, with sprinkler, $1.25
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Patent Protecting Cloth for Hot-Beds.
LARGELY USED IN PLACE OF GLASS FOR PROTECTING PLANTS IN EARLY
SPRING.
The material used in its preparation renders it very tough and durable,
prevents it from shrinking, and causes 1t also to be partially water-proof.
It is an excellent substitute for glass, and being ght and easily and
safely shipped, can be sent to sections of the country where it would be
quite impossible to send sash. It is furnished in pieces containing about
forty yards, one yard wide. Medium grade, per yard, 10 cts.: by the piece,
| 9 ets. per yard; heavy grade, per yard, 12 cts.; by the piece, 10 cts. per
yard. The medium grade is most suitable for general purposes.
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No. 32. Arlington Seed Drill.—This Seed Drill is very generally used by
market gardeners in the vicinity of Boston. It hasa Targe wheel, some
twenty-eight inches in diameter, with a broad rim, two and one-half
inches, which prevents its sinking into the mellow earth, and runs so
easily that it can be used all day without fatigue to the operator. It sows
tine seeds with perfect regularity, as well as the larger seeds; and those
who possess them will not use any other kind. It is made in a strong
and thorough manner, and is very light, Price, $15.00.
No. 33. Matthews—— Our illustration represents the latest improvement
in Seed Drills by Mr. A. H. Matthews, who has been engaged for more
than twenty-one years in the manufacture of Garden Seed Drills.
It may be used in field or garden, and when in use it opens the fur-
row, drops the seed evenly and at the required depth, covers it, and
lightly rolls the earth over the seed (causing them to germinate), and
marks the next row, all at one operation, with great mechanical pre-
cision. It is well and thoroughly made, and fully warranted to sow
with evenness and regularity, all the different varieties of vegetable
* seed, as turnip, carrot, sage, spinach, onion, parsnip, beet, peas, beans,
fodder corn, etc. Price $11.00.
No. 34. Marker —— Thisimplement is one of the most useful tools that the
market gardener has occasion to use. It will mark either ten, twelve,
twenty, or twenty-four inches apart, by simply changing the pins in
the wheel, which are put in witha nut. It requires no line unless you
are very particular, and will mark as fast as a man can walk. Espe-
cially useful in setting out cabbage, cauliflower, celery, and lettuce.
Price, $15.00.
No. 35. Hand Plow. This is another extremely useful little implement.
Every person having a garden to care for (particularly those too small to
admit of horse-culture) should own one. The mold-board is made of
steel, wearing bright and clean, and makes as perfect work for its size
as an ordinary plow. With it ground can be wholly and thoroughly
turned over, or furrows for planting made; and for after-weeding it
can be most successfully used, turning the furrows outward at one
time and inward the next, and so on. Having thoroughly tested one
ourselves, we are free to say that the quality of the work done by this
little toolis surprising. Price, $2.50.
No. 36. Arlington Slide Hoe. Used by market gardeners for weeding
between rows of onions, beets, and other vegetables that are cultivated
in drills. The knife and plate are made of best steel. Width, 4,5, 6,7, 8,
and9inches. Each, $1.50.
No. 37. Plant Stakes. Rouna. Square.
Less than 10 of a size. Large quantities.
TW a apaaand see tee each, 2 cts. ; per 100, $1.00
D7 GS” sais ear “2 cts.; 9.00 per 100, $1.50
We GO Sogg doug ope anes G 3 cts. Ge 2.25 Gb) 0G 2°00
BR Oy. cod Waa ee ee “ dets.: 6 6% 305 “4% 3.00
Bi One Bos deaponoe OG 5 cts.; fe hee 4.00 ENS ey)
4 On cobsicana gdeswepe a 6 cts, ; Fees 475 Coico e000
5 00 fogs Sabon Sete 7 cts.; OE 5.50 Lene ccommany OU,
6 “6 ..-.(Dahlia).... §* 12 cts.; cancel O00, Con ccimiel 00,
No. 38. The ‘*Buckeye”’ Senior. One of the best Lawn Mowers in the market.
Simple in construction, will not clog, has adjustable handle, is easy to
work, and not liable to get out of order. Made of the best material.
12-inch cut $7.50 {6-inch cut
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Tko Philadelphia Lawn-Mower. That these machines are superior to all
others is shown by the fact that nearly every lawn mower manufac-
turer is making mowers that imitate as closely as possible the Phila-
delphia. While some of these machines will work satisfactorily for a
season, it is only a short time before they become worthless, owing to
poor material and faulty construction.. Genuine Philadelphia mowers
have the name of the makers, ‘‘ Graham, Emlen, and Passmore,” cast
on one wheel, and the words ‘‘ Philadelphia Lawn Mower” east on
the other.
No. 39. Glazier’s Points. Made of steel wire and galvanized; cam be used
on either side of thebar. Price, per box of 1,000,60 ets.; by mail, 65 cts.
Pincers for driving points, 40 cts.; by mail, 50 cts.
No. 40. Cabbage Carrier. The best implement for use in the cabbage
tield. Two men can easily carry fifty to one hundred cabbages, accord-
ing to size. It van be set down between the rows, and filled from
either side. Each, $6.00. 2
Roffia. For tying; also used extensively in bunching asparagus, beets,
onions, etc., for market. Per lb., 20 cts.; 100 lbs., $18.00. :
Soft Twine. Five-ply soft hemp twine makes a most excellent tie for all
garden purposes. Very pliable, and ties easily. 1-4 1b. balls, 20 cts.
Cane Stakes. Used by plant growers and greenhouse people for tying
roses, pinks, etc. Length from five to twelve feet, in bundles of one
hundred and five hundred assorted sizes. Per 100, $1.50.
Plant Stakes. Square, hard wood for florists’ use.
28 inches long......... -tosododeoceneanaepe Per 100, $0.25 Per 1,000, $2.00
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Asparagus Knives. Made expressly for cutting asparagus.
strong and durable. Each, 40 cts.; by mail, 45 cts. 2
Pruning Knives. ..........-..00--0cce cece eee eee cece each $0.75 to $1.50
No. 41.
* Steel,
Budding Knives..........--.-.----- w 75“ 1.50
Pruning Shears ......-.-.-- +--+. 2s sees eee e reece eens sf 1.00 ‘* 2.50
Eagle Pruning Tool (wood handles)............ oadcn00 G0 2.25
Rose Prumers.....-..--.-0--- sees ee eee eee eee eee Gs 1.00 ‘* 1.50
Flower or Grape Gatherers, 6 inch........--.--. «+++ eae 0)
ed sf ft +e YSN Ns coo0bed00000000000 Oh 1.75
Vine Scissors, 6 inch ..........-.---.--se esse eee eee COE ess
= ne Tf Gi \egsendds podsetsdananadecoucocd so, 1.38
Grass Shears, 9 inch .................-2- eee eee a6 2.00
ite “W@W Gadenoannood pondopEobooSboGadoocEe Ob 1.25
Hedge Shears (pruning notch), 10 inch G3 2.50
Grafting Chisels 2-2 2-2. te eee eee cece tees cere ee G 50
CEM, LROCIS cosec09b coon anooouanBodu boos cubaooooUeDo dS ne 50
st ITER coo on de.crge shun HONS sooo DpagsBuobdro UBC ou © 50
Mammoth Powder Guns .. oe 15
Thermometers, 8 inch..... Ot 25
se UD WO Soa cogs euptne Cb ooea oy ooaueooen sh 30
Grass Hooks. English, No. 0,50 cts.; No. 1,60 cts.; No. 2, 70 cts.; No. 3,
80 cts. American, No. 2, 40 cts.; No. 3, 50 cts.
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No. 42. Putty Bulb Imp. For glazing greenhouse sash. $1.00.
WOODEN LAWN RAKES. These rakes are made in shape similar to the
ordinary hay rakes, differing particularly in a greater number of teeth,
set very closely together for the purpose of raking clean. Price, 50 cts.
GRAFTING WAX (Trowbridge’s). This wax has been in the market several
years. Large quantities of it are annually used, and it gives excellent
satisfaction. It is neatly put up in 4%, %,and 1 1b. packages. Per Ib., |
30 cts.
Standard Flower Pots. Sizes and shapes as adopted and recom-
mended by tne Society of American Florists.
These pots are all full inside measurement, height and width, which
makes them at least one size larger than by the old way of measuring.
They are well made, perfect in shape, with a very much needed im-
provement in the drainage, by being made with a convex bottom; or
we should say, with the rim or body of the pot projecting below the
bottom, so that when it is set on any smooth surface there is some
space between the bottom of the pot and what it stands upon. The
hole in the bottom is much larger than is usually made. The drainage
is perfect, which is a very important matter to the health and vigor-
ous growth of plants.
Breakage is not one-half as great as in other pots, the deep rim pro-
tecting them from any ordinary hard usage.
POTS. SAUCERS. BULB or SEED PANS.
ROUND.
Inches. Perdoz. Peri100. Perdoz. Per 100. Inches. Each. Per doz.
24, $0.16 $0.85 6 $0.07 $0.7
3 20 1.15 8 10 -95
4 30 1.75 $0.20 $1.50 10 15 1.55
5 48 3.00 30 2.00 12 -20 2.15
6 72 4.50 40 2.50 14 40 4.00
7 96 7.50 54 3.25
8 1.30 9.00 60 4.25 SQUARE.
9 1.65 13.50 I 5.25 6x6 -20 $2.25
10 2.40 17.50 -96 6.00 8x8 25 2.50
11 3.50 23.00 1.20 8.00 1010 30 3.00
12 4.75 31.50 1.75 12.00 12x12 -40 4.00
Wood Pot Labels. PLAIN. PAINTED.
Per 100. Per 1,000. Per 100. Per 1,000
ASIN CHESheehiscitesinctkee erties 15 cts Wao cooopcese PA) Onss55o6a5e $0.80
5 OJ = S peadhosdoces 4sbh cee I) G8 5 Sh 5550 OsWoesesocsoa PAY BS 2525 Sac 1.00
6 Gs Gon nosOuoUeDNOOD eS 16 “G2, Gecoaasa UAW) sccanoesce PA OO Seon sées 1.20
Be OF. (Huge) \eesoncusddsd iby OF Be seb as OH sc5anccess Wey OS eo SG Ec6p - acti!)
42 “¢ by 134 inch wide, for garden plants, plain....50 ‘*-...- ..- 450
| Verbena Baskets (Marston’s Pattern). With adjustable wooden
handles, with fastenings of tin on the ends. Will hold one dozen
plants. Per 100, $2.00; per 1,000, $18.00.
With wire handles, ready for use; } er 100, $2.00; per 1,000, $18.00.
INSECT DESTROYERS,
Concentrated Chemical Tobacco Soap. Manufactured from
Slug Shot. This is a combination of substances forming a powder
poisonous to insects, either killing them or driving them away. It hag
been on the market for some time, and a vast quantity has been sold,
and, so far as known, no injury has come to man, beast, or fowl, whether
by handling, inhaling its dust, or partaking of fruits er vegetables
upon which it has been used. Forthe destruction of the potato bug,
striped bug on melons and cucumbers, black flies on turnips or radishes,
and the green worm on cabbage, we know of nothing so effectual.
(Special circular sent on application.) Tin canisters with perforated
top filled, each, 25 cts.; by mail, 35 cts.; 5 1b. pkgs., 30° ets.; 10-lb.
pkgs., 50 cts.; barrels weighing about 235 Ibs., at 4 cts. per Ib.
Hellebore. For destroying rose slugs and currant worms. A few
applications only are necessary, and it is thoroughly effective. Per
44 Ib., 20 ets.; 1b., 30 cts., by mail, per lb., 16 cts extra.
Paris Green. Pure, lb., 30 cts. (Not mailable.)
Persian Insect Powder. Effectual in destroying the cabbage
worm, roaches, ants, ete. Per ‘4 1b., 25 cts.; 44 1b., 40 cts.; lb., 75 cts.;
by mail, per lb., 16 cts. extra.
Fir-Tree Oil. A preparation for destroying insects and parasites,
whether on the foliage or at the roots of plants, such as mealy-bug,
red spider, scale, thrip, green fly, fleas, etc. It answers every purpose
as an insecticide, and when used as a wash for dogs or animals, is
harmless to the hands and skin. Full directions with each can. Per
gal., $5.00; 14 gal., $2.50; qt., $1.50; 44 pt., 50 cts.; small bottle, 25 cts.
(Unmailable.)
Sulphe Tobacco Soap. Inthis formit is very convenient for gen-
eral use. The soap is easily dissolved in warm or cold water. Asa rule
two ounces of soap should be taken to a gallon of water. The liquid
may be applied with a garden syringe, atomizer, or whisk broom, but
a common sprinkler or force pump can be also used; or the plants
may be washed with a sponge. Where the iusects are underneath the
leaves, care must be taken that the liquid reaches them there. Per
*2-lb. package, 25 cts.
Tobacco Dust. Kills green and black fly, etc., if dusted on when the
plants are moist. Per lb., 10 cts.; 151bs., $1.00.
Tobacco Stems. For fumigating plants infested with green fly, etc.,
dampen before lighting. Per bbl., $1.50.
the essential oil of tobacco, skilfully compounded so as to combine
safety with utility , well seasoned, and each cake tightly packed in
a box in such manner as to prevent escape of its valuable properties.
This soap is used by the principal rose growers and others who raise
rare and costly plants. Per }4-lb. cakes, 20 cts. (by mail, 30 cts.); Ib.
cakes, 35 cts. (by mail, 50 cts.).
Powell’s Carbolized Soap. For peach, apple, and other tree
borers, also for washing trees to prevent attacks of animals or vermin.
One-gallon canmakes 12 gallons paint. $1.00 per can.
Whale-Oil Soap. One of the most effective, simple, and cheapest
preparations for the preservation of trees, plants, shrubs, vines, rose
bushes, and house and garden plants in general, from the ravages of
slugs, worms, and various other insects that infestthem. It is sold in
the form of thick soap, to be diluted with water as required for use;
quite weak for tender plants, and stronger according as the hardiness
of the plants may permit. Per }4-lb. boxes, 10 cts. (by mail, 20 cts.);
lb. boxes, 15 cts. (by mail, 30 cts.); 38-lb. boxes, 35 cts. ; (by mail, £0 ets.);
5-Ib. boxes, 50 cts. The first three sizes only are mailable. Directions
for use with each package.
Powell’s Guicide Powder. — For Potato Blight, Potato Rot, Grape Vine.
Flea Beetle, Potato Bugs, Pear and Cherry Slugs, Codling Moths,
Curculio and Strawberry Crown Borers. Can be used either dry or in
solution. Per 25 1b. boxes, 6 cts. perlb. $1.50 per box.
Powell’s Copperdine. — For Black Rot, Downy Mildew, and Anthracnose
of the Grape, Pear Leaf Blight, Pear Scab, Apple Scab, and Powdery
Mildew. One gallon can makes 100 gallons wash. $1.50 per can.
Powell’s Bordeaux Mixture.—For Black Rot, Downy Mildew, and
Anthracnose of Grapes, Potato Blight, Potato Rot, Leaf Blight of
Cherry, Pear, Quince, and other Fungus diseases. Per 20 1b. pkg. (50
gallons wash), $1.00 per pkg. ©
Powell’s Kerosene Emulsion — For Plant Lice of any kind, Cabbage Worms,
Scale Insects on Apple, Pear, Orange, Lemon, and other trees. Per 5
gal. buckets (makes 75 gallons wash). $1.25 per bucket.
Powell’s Quassaine. — This isa Concentrated Fluid Extract Quassia, held
in suspension by Whale Oil Soap —adopted and officially recom-
mended by the State Horticultural Board of Washington, as a cheap
ana reliable non-poisonous Insecticide for Hop Lice, Aphis, and all
Scale insects; nothing better for Rose Bushes and House Plants.
Quart Cans (50 gallons wash), $1.00 per can. One gallon can (100 gallons
wash), $1.50 per can. Two gallon cans(200 gallons wash), $2.50 per can.
Powell’s Sulpho-Steatite Powder.—For Lettuce Mildew, Powdery and
Downy Mildew of the Grape, Rose Mildew, and other Fungus Diseases
affecting plants under glass. Per 25 lb. boxes (used as a dust), 8 cts.
per lb.
Morrill’s Canker-Worm Exterminator.—A sure protection for fruit and
ornamental trees from the ravages of the grub and canker-worm. AS
easily applied as paint or whitewash, by first placing a band of tarred
paper, six inches in width, securely fastened around the tree four feet
aboye the ground, then covering the paper thoroughly with the ex-
terminator, using 2 common paint brush. Per 2-Ib. cans, 30 cts.; 3-Ib.
cans, 45 cts.: 5-Ilb- cans, 60 cts.; 10-Ib. cans, $1.10; 20-Ib. cans, $2.80;
kegs, about 125 Ibs., per Ib., 9 cts.; bbls., 400 Ibs., per Ib., 7 cts.
Fancier’s Friend. If youkeep poultry, you know that ninety-nine
times in a bundred they are bothered to death with lice. Lice keep
the hens poor, will kill the chicks, and so reduce your profits. Fanci-
er’s Friend, anon-poisonous powder, perfectly safe to use, and effective.
Special prices to the trade. Price, 1-Ib. boxes, perlb , 50 cts.: }-Ib.
boxes, per lb., 60 cts.; 44-lb. boxes, per lb., 60 cts.; by mail, 16 cts. per
lb. extra, for postage.
RAWSON’S FERTILIZERS.
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RPERTILIZERS.
Stockbridge Special Manures. ‘The
Stockbridge special complete ma-
nures were the original special
fertilizers sold in this country,
and were originated by Prof. Levi
Stockbridge, Professor of Agri-
culture in the Massachusetts
Agricultural College. The follow-
ing are the leading kinds: Tor
Potatoes, Cornand Grain, Small
Fruits, Vegetables, Root Crops,
Asparagus Top Dressing Grass,
and Seeding Down Grass. Price
in bags, per lb., 234 ets.; per ton,
$40.00,
Stockbridge Special Lettuce Fertil-
izer. A plant which grows slowly
is apt to be tough; one that grows
healthy and vigorously will be
tender and bright. The reason
the Stockbridge Special Lettuce
Manure is so effective is that it
contains chemical salts that are quickly dissolved and assimilated by
the plant, produces a quick and vigorous growth in a lettuce plant,
not because it is a stimulant, but because it is soluble and easily and
quickly taken up by the plant.
We have used this lettuce manure at Arlington with satisfactory
results, and we recommend it to market gardeners. Price, per ton, in
2)0-Ib. bags, $40.00; per bag, of 100 Ibs., $2.25; per bag, of 50 Ibs., $1.50;
per bag, of 25 lbs., $1 00.
Bowker’s Hill and Drill Phosphate. A concentrated general fertilizer.
This phosphate is made for the hill or drill, or for broadcast sowing ;
it may be used in either case to advantage, giving an early and
vigorous start. It is composed principally of bone, thoroughly dis-
solved so as to make it active in all stages of plant growth, Price, in
bags, per 1b., 2 cts.; per ton, $36.00.
Bradley’s X. L. Superphosphate. Never fails to give satisfaction when in-
telligently used. Insures a quick start, vigorous growth, and early
maturity, as well as a largely increased return, Price, 100-lb. bag, $2.00;
in barrels of about 250 lbs.,2 cts. per lb.; per ton, $36.00.
Dissolved Bone Black, containing 16 to 18 per cent soluble and available
Phosphoric Acid. Price, per 100 lbs., $1.50; per ton, $27.00.
Muriate of Potash. 80 to 85 per cent. Price, per 100 lbs., $2.25; per ton,
$44.00.
Sulphate of Potash. 50 to 55 per cent. Sulphate of Potash, 35 to 40 per cent
Sulphate of Magnesia, and not over 2}3 per cent Chorine; an excellent
ene for Dotatoes or small fruits. Price, per 100 lbs., $1.75; per ton,
32.00.
Sulphate of Ammonia (Best). White or Gray. 2434 to 2514 per cent ammo-
nia. Price, per 100 lbs., $3.75; per ton, $73.50.
Pure Fresh Ground Bone. This is being more generally used every year, and
is one of the best fertilizers to use for most crops. In purity this manu-
facture is always fully up to the standard, the analysis being marked
on each package. Price, in bags or barrels, 2. cts. per lb.; per ton,
$32.00.
Grape, or Inch Bone. The very best fertilizer for grape vines, fruit trees,
shrubs, and trees of all kinds. The pieces of bone vary from one-fourth
inch to one inch in size. Should be used in setting out, mixed with the
soil to the depth of a foot or more. Price, in bags or barrels, 214 cents
per lb.; per ton, $36.00.
Guano, Peruvian. Pure guano is one of the best fertilizers for forwarding
crops; Specially recommended for gardeners’ and florists’ use. Price,
guaranteed brand, 200-lb. bag, $7.00; per ton., $65.00.
Bowker’s Garden Fertilizer. Cheaper and more easily applied than stable
manure; may be used on all garden crops, and in the flower garden.
Clean to handle and easily applied. Price, 25 Ibs., $1.00, for 600 square
feet; 50 Ibs., $1.75, for 1,200 square feet; 100 lbs., $3.00, for 2,500 square
feet; 200 lbs., $5.00, for one-eighth acre.
Bowker’s Farm and Garden Phosphate (with Potash) (Soluble, Active, Sure).
This fertilizer is like the Hill and Drill, except that it contains a little
Jess ammonia, but just as much phosphoric acid and potash, and in
equally as good forms. There is a demand fora general fertilizer for
the farm or the garden —a fertilizer that the farmer can use in raising
general farm crops or which the gardener can use safely in his market
garden or greenhouse. The ammonia in it is fixed, so that what is not
taken up at once will stay in the soil until the crop requires it. It is
both a permanent and active fertilizer. It may be used alone, but we
-recommend its use in connection with stablemanure, Price, in bags,
100 lbs., $1.80; per ton, $34.00.
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CANADIAN UNLEACHED WOOD ASHES.
Wood Ashes as a Fertilizer. Good Hardwood Unleached Ashes, from first
growth timber, grown on strong land, the soil of which is rich in
potash, lime, phosphoric acid, silica, magnesia, and iron, are confess-
edly the best of all fertilizers. Such are the Canada Wood Ashes.
They are drawn from a virgin soil, rich and fertile. Unleached Wood
Ashes have a permanent and lasting value. Circulars giving full
directions for use mailed free to all applicants. "
Price, per ton or car load, will be given upon application.
Price, per bbl., $2.50.
Rawson’s Lawn and Garden Dressing,
Prepared for Lawns, Grass-Plats, Kitchen-Gardens, and
Flower-Beds,
This dressing is made from chemi-
eals, and is so prepared that it acts
rradually throughout the season, pro-
ucing a luxuriant growth of grass of
arich green color. It is far superior to
lumpy, strawy manure, which disfigures
the lawn and gives off an offensive odor.
It is less expensive than manure, is
nearly odorless, and is easily applied.
It is in no sense a stimulant, but a
complete fertilizer. Tt may be applied
at any time during the spring, summer,
or autumn, or as often as the grass
seems to need nourishment.
It is also an excellent fertilizer for
the kitchen- garden, and may be used
on all garden crops, vegetables, fruits,
etc., in place of stable manure. It is
cheaper and much more easily applied,
and will give as large crops; always as
good as, and generally of better quality than, stable manure.
It is also an excellent fertilizer for flower-beds, and takes but a small
quantity to produce healthy plants, which will bloom abundantly through-
out the season. 25-lb, bags, $1.00; 50-lb., $1.75; 100-lb., $3.00.
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| Bowker Amnmoniated Food for Flowers,
A Fertilizer Largely Soluble in Water, Free
from Odor, and Clean to Handle.
It is made expressly for flowers grown in the
house or garden. It contains the same plant food
as stable dressing, and produces the same results,
without giving off in the room that offensive and
unhealthy odor which arises from the application
of stable manure. It produces a healthy, luxuriant
growth, and induces early and generous flowering,
and cannot in any way harm the plants if applied
according to directions, which are very simple, and
accompany each package... Per box, 15 and 30 ets.;
if by mail, 20 and 45 cts. The first, best, and
strongest made.
Tay ALTER atkinson FARM JOURNAL °*2 oe
It will be sent one year to any one ordering seed or plants from
this catalogue to the amount of $1.00 or over, provided you have not
taken advantage of any other special offer.
Be sure and say you want it.
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prices quoted.
Boars, 6 to 7 weeks old............-:-. «-- $6.00
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Sows, 6 to 7 weeks O10.....0-+-0++0ee 4.00
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MEDIUM YORKSHIRE PIGS.
al Having been a breeder of swine for the past
| thirty years, and having tried nearly all the differ-
ent breeds that have been so highly recommended
during that time, I am fully convinced that the
Medium Yorkshire are by far the most profitable for
keeping. The cut annexed will give a fair idea of
They have small heads, large
shoulders, of fine form, very quiet, and easily kept;
take on fat quickly; will average, when dressed, at
twelve months, 350 lbs.; in 15 months, 450 Ibs.
They :will be carefully boxed for safe transporta-
tion with extra feed when necessary ), and delivered
to the express in Boston, upon the receipt of the
fe 12 weeks old.........
Barrow and Sow, 6 to 7 weeks old..
a oe “ 12 weeks old.......
Special prices will be given where a large number are required.
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__ This Bag is made of canvas and galvanized iron, Two Bags, one
inside the other, with space between them for eight quarts of oats,
which drops through into the basin, gradually filling it about one inch,
The basin is oblong in shape, with
a screen in the forward end with which the oats never come in contact.
While the horse is eating his nose is at the screen, through which he
breathes as freely as though he had no bagon. We guarantee this the
only Feed Bag ever offered for sale with the above merits.
Samples sent on receipt of price. Money refunded if our Bag is
not to your mind the only thing deserving the name of Feed Bag.
Warranted in every respect. Gormandizing, slobbering, or breathing
in the oats is outof the question.
that causes the horse to throw his
nishes both.
PRICH, $1.50.
It is for the want of air and oats
head up.. The Perfection Bag fur-
TABLE OF CONTENTS.
Vegetable Seeds. PAGE| Plants and Shrubs. PAGE
PAGE| Squash ... c PAGE| Garden Reels.............. 87, 89
Arlington Grown Seeds........... 1) Tomato .. 7) Aster... SISOS éodeooduososbOC 80) Grape and Fruit Picker .. 500, tts
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Asparagus Roots ....:.....2...... 8| Vegetable Plants ..-............ . 41! Deciduous Ornamental Trees..... 83) Hot-Bed Sash..................... 88
WEAN Seta ert 5, 6, 9, 10, 11 Hardy Climbing Vines ....-...... 81) Hand Plow.................. : 89
1iaisooge aoou00o0 dapuacouSdcosEbase 12) Miscellaneous Seeds........ ...--- 88) Hardy Herbaceous Plants........ 81) Knapsack Sprayer.........- 86
IBOECCOlE Me emcees eieeiccie ceria. 13] Bird Seeds ....-... ScnosooueDboos -. 88} Ornamental Shrubs....... dnoede . 82) Lenox Sprayer.............. Son tte)
BLOC COliteeiirrhelccisleielatstetels/ 73| BrassiSyrin Ges) else el-= allie ietnete 86| wine maeeeete eee eee ee eee 89
MIS Car Mepis yore eteiereleges ereicistercie cistoiie 26| Bessera Elegans 73| Cabbage Carrier..... wisdiie, slated tetereye SO Myvi cava cenialicccss teresa .. 8%
MUSHTOOM seis cece ceecces eens 26) Caladium Esculentum..... Seeeses 13) Cane Stakes) 120) taelac)- seleeeaee 89) Weeders, Lang’s .-....-.--------+- 86
Novelties.. PDOs Gannaseaacecsstiscemccccss HocooOp0G 74| California Sprinkler, 86| Weeders, Excelsior............ oo) ted)
Onion ..... .. 27) Callas .... ... 74) Climax Spraying Pump . .. 87) Weeders, Hazeltine.. 88
OCA, SEE obodoassacsnosogesosso0 28) Crinum Kirky. Bie DA PDIDDerSheeseciny- ee ciee tinct ..-. 86] Weeders, Noyes’ 88
Okralper most inisccciscaissecnicercnistccte OsikDahliaspecccemeccccee ccm cate. ...--- 75| Double Action Spraying Pump... 88) Wheel Hoe..............-..--- rss
REAS epee ietaiclaleisels steislsialatersferiaicte 29, 30) Gladiolus 06|PROWervPOUS! eer ec sncetrteeciiat 90) Watering-Pots.............-..---- 88
Parsleygemeccrscceciacccecscmecac 28| Gloxinia 74| Farmer's Favorite Duster.... ... 87) F
WATSMAUP wee eieoe oleliscisicecicsiscisecisierce 31) Hyacinthus Candicans......... 7 (4 HOrceukumMpSs me-cee cee eters 87, 88) Miscellaneous.
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Rhubarb Dee o2| peceOnIeSEepiererics ... 73) Grafting Chisels... How to Prepare Hot-Beds......-- 3
BHI ERY vo cone coocousoune .... 34] Scarborough Lily. -.. 74) Glazier’s Points .. 9} Insecticides ..........--. jsg08- .84, 90
Specialties in Vegetables ....... BSGOn da vtrdbecsoe= 6 soGh0qco0u09daDos beObe 74) Grafting Wax ......... Lawn and Garden Dressing ....40, 91
Splnachwerecieckeececeeseacccessis BANTUDELOSES eae enecieeeieeneesiscir 75) Garden Lines...................: Ta bey sonasage scedoseddsganbesantonn a2
CASHMAN, KEATING & CO., PRINTERS, 611 WASHINGTON ST., BOSTON.
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HIS collection of magnificent poppies are of the sleep producing, or somniferum variety of Africa, and
are wonders of beauty, form and grace. The blossoms are of mammoth size, perfectly
double and of rich, brilliant colors; they are produced in the greatest profusion on long, stiff
stems, which make them very useful for bouquet and vases.
The dried petals of the flowers are valuable to use in slumber pillows, as they emit an agreeable odor
which is soothing and produces sleep. The plants are easily grown and commence blooming in about éwo
months after sowing the seed. They grow toa height of about two feet—strong and robust—covering
themselves with gorgeous blooms. The seed can be sown in open ground from April to June, where it is
intended to remain, for like all other annual poppies they do not take kindly to transplanting.
By the 1st of July they commence blooming and continue their brilliant display for a long period. We
offer them in separate colors, as the effect is more striking when grown in beds of one color. Any garden soil
will grow them and the culture is so simple that we hope all our customers will give them a trial.
There are so many varieties of Poppies with names that we have deemed it best to have these known by
numbers, except No. 2, “ The Mikado,” which we have added to the collection:
Rawson’s No. 1. Lilac, shading to lavender, with broad petals slightly twisted, making a very
beautiful effect.
No. 2. Mikado. Of pure white and brilliant crimson scarlet, in striking contrast. The large double
flowers are of the most quaint, artistic beauty, with the petals deeply cut, fringed and twisted.
Rawson’s No. 3. Purple Violet, shading to a beautiful shining bronze. A novel color, of wonderful
beauty. ;
Rawson’s No. 4. Dazzling Vermilion, very showy, fine for bedding, making a brilliant display.
Rawson’s No. 5. Blush Pink, shading to white ; flowers of large size. Very double and beautiful.
Rawson’s No. 6. Snow White, outer petals broad and deeply fringed; centre of flower a mass of
narrow fringe resembling a mammoth anemone, making a fine contrast with the brilliant colors.
Price per Packet, 10 cents. Three Packets for 20 cents. Orthe entire collection
of six varieties for 35 cents.
OW to grow and dispose of the vast and annually increasing produce of the
market gardems, large and small, supplying the various centres of
population in New England, opens hundreds of questions, to which answers
may be gathered from the pages of this book.
It has been compiled from an experiemce of over 30 years asa practical
market gardener, on a large and continually increasing scale. The author is now
engaged in conducting an establishment second to none in New England, even if
equalled. by any, as regards capital employed, and is making daily consignments of
corresponding magnitude to the Boston market, long celebrated for the superior
quality of its vegetables, and for the attractive and marketable condition in which
they are offered for sale. Pursuing this business, as he does, in active competition
with other able and skilful growers, he displays a knowledge and mastery of its
methods which will be readily conceded by all.
The practical object of the market gardener is Success in Growing and
Sellimg. Experience is the only sure guide to success, and that which has been
gathered during a long term of prosperous practice—or so much of its fruits as can be
embodied ina hamdy manual — will come cheap enough to any one, when it can
be had at the mere cost of the book now offered, which treats on the subject in all the
details. Price $1.00, post paid,
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