Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. ne i} igs aati P, (Hie 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. y, 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. \ 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. ff KK rn ND RY AUR 4 Lise SCH Ci tD Eis: L277 LSE Sy W. KAWSON & GO. | WILL GUARANTEE cannot be responsible. iil) SABAS- 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. ° 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. 3 treat. s, eae 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. 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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. = on ——- _ i Ae a en cara | 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. | ii) i ‘ | 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.| | 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 RADISH- EARLIEST SCARLET ERFURT RADISH. li ZF can EARLY SCARLET TURNIP FRENCH BREAKFAST @ WHITE Tir RADISH. RADISH. a UNAM RH 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. ( stra NL ; Ost ies i IN ZA aS \f t] : SSS SANDWICH ISLAND MAm- one of the most healthful of spring greens. MOTH. TAKE THE Walter Atkinson FARM JOURNAL, Pe wa | 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. (cet ee 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. ——~ 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 OF VEGETABLE SEEDS. ANISE d Si | ie nt LTT TS A Hi ! | ti EE ; . i! il EM MNT NTE AAA aT aii ms A 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 se ——PARM SEEDS. =< . 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. (iy 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 \\ 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. rou = = 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. e i 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. BLO Ot Diyailat OOLenaelehesianl tle) ta-iebeisi-hatela(sicke sia) = 43,560 3 feet by 3 feet....... Bh ocdo due ne As BOO mORE 4,840 ; 10 feet by 10 feet... 06.2... 0... c cess eee sen ee . 434 lig © TSG ke odin puis Soba ueos ob eOGene NGL BA) || GEC BSW aieXoioecc ose! ‘gonocsocuscconscuaren TO IND |] nah4? E92 Ibs) CON ae Oconto donoaooacqonueodona. 302 PT ECU Liste ie cynisfe(oe/o)njela\a)» sinloye/o)" (2 -\s:0/0,o\e/ shale PAST | Gb CO) ate tiocse eadosnpnoundadocce panoread DEAS pL Gye Se NSS AUG tees ile stnelclalale!\aiels/sin\nieleserate'a)o\eleisie\e\6 185 Dy ER TOYS eb OF: OB eee Roccacoeudadu opie aoobue aocdonGS 3, PAIR I! OX) 500)" UC Oh) Gus ono gonooousbsoeduaapbopaoo 108 sts Se ON 5 BS 08 COGS Gore Sdodnadndocdcadgdod cous od0o DON B30), (OOO RI) SUN Seip sadn coGoDcon pDUdobOO G00 40 Be 665. 68 See Vaiatl 4:3.) 2) OM nce Mi eG Olaschdiistetel oie fareiclel-loheleletedclersfeleveseiwicteye sleleles TPAD) ye) see eeveccveee a7 3% 02 OER Gad ecbduonne duodgdos sosByHeoe pZOOMMOM neem AO. hel Kolclele) oletelahessyelsfslelslenelatalel elvieleistelsieieivienii | OOO ‘2 ¢ 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. 44 ih on id NYMPHAEA c. ee mT RAWSON’S CATALOGUE OF FLOWER 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 ae 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. D SAB Ate inlA Ail B III PADRE RPI AISI II IIL EE ° ——===SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS .=———_ We make the following special inducements to those who purchase seeds IN PACKETS ONLY. For one dollar seeds may be selected amountingto . . . 2 ¢ . 2 = 4 6 é 5 5 0 7 5 . : ©) $120 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 ® OOo 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 10 RAWSON’S CATALOGUE OF FLOWER SEEDS. 47 \\ AN i), | OW ) Wo V4 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 Zit === WATS se Uc dc IR mon eae oe ie 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 DO —— OSC ec ree aes tele ce 5 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. FASHee( HTD (ts INCL nal el na Usd iesaeGeas ocucestphiccesuedobpoedacedcsoede codemmamacobos co 05 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. Orman hy WEKEES socaGaossdoopsodseosdbsosccndHS dose Sondundsodceauast os OODsADRSON 05 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. Zo) Amagallis.) ehinetmixe die- see eer eee ee ree eeen eee cee eee eee siseecisetteeirets 05 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. 36) Coronarias | NUE Sette ete er re eee eee cee oe eee eter rsicet 05 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. ee 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. GST Grandiflorae. | Wilber mettre ete trcrererstckaare este a taete ie Ra ciaie cae tin eiesIstseat Nc hue PNR verde aaa lS ies 05 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 LUD LONTO TibGrib so eciosasdoee paves pnacc Grn ob COR OO Be ORONO Raao tO DS er ies BEEHaS Bae tericnn GoRnaB EOE 0B 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. Til Tal@Mn Wiha. © WMS bya peedeaas Sbeb OSs GHEN AS SORASE Oot. HOH So SOE EA AEs Ga Ooee ned eeces 05 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 A Stilberiditolias Blue wArtity. skn hash NC M Ee ele Wa eek Oak 7 TONERS wall bd aelet ign é 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. IPPON TPC ls oc docoodapenOBRoG cooUDoGD ohao bose cosaduonodhonbenan coset te a tcmcobban 0.10 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. -05 05, -05 10 -05- 05 -10 -05 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 Die 7 byl Re < 7 Wi iM Vi Ae OG SE GO AG boo 000 CROC D OOO Een BOGS .05 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 TTA 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 SS Si Zs LE 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. ( i Y A RAWSON S CATALOGUE OF FLOWER SEEDS. 33 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 SHOW Mee eeee leeereccieseeeimcrneiemenciccite 2D 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 SOS AWMTCOan Zeb borers aerial ap 339 Globosa nanacompacta.