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Danvers has long been Known to produces the best onions brought into . 
Boston markets. The reason is, they have for years carefully selected their 
seed stock, being particular that no large-necked or poor-shaped onions were saved 
to set out for seed. By using the latter, seed can be grown and suld much cheaper, 
{he result xlways being an inferior onion. salable only at a reduced price, whereas 
seed cared for by selection of stock, as shown in photograph, Always Produces Good 
Salable Onions at the Highest Market Price. — Such is our stock of Danvers Yellow 
Globe Onion, selected by a market gardener for market gardeners. The true type is 
large in size, an early and abundant cropper, very thick bulb, flat or slightly con- 
vex bottom, full, oval top. with small neck and rich, brownish skin. Seed from 
this type is sure to bottom well. 
Per pkt., 5 cents; oz., 15 cents; ¥% Ib., 40 cents; 


Ib., $1.25; 5 ibs., $5.75. 


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f For Earliness, Attractive Appearance, Superb Quality, Ra 
son’s Sea-Foam Cauliflower is Unsurpassed. 


Rawson’s Sea- Foam, — [s a dwarf and compact habit, with large. 


and bexutifully formed heads. Very attractive in appearance, and unsnrp 


in quality. Is absolutely certain to head when the conditions are right and 
the nearest to a Snow-white head of any cauliflower, and for forcing, it surj 
In consequence of its dwarf habit it can be planted 


any variety we know of. 
closely than any other variety, thereby producing a much larger yield pe) 


than other varieties We recommend it with the greatest of confidence { 
cultivators of this popular vegetable. 
Pkt., 25 cents; % oz., $1.00; % oz., $1.75; 
oz., $3.00; % Ib.. $12.00. 


W. W. RAWSON & CO., 12 and 13 Faneuil Hall Square, Boston. 


State if wanted by mail; Express (and Company); 
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Bes goods are wanted by express, C. O. D., 25 per cent 
of the amount must accompany the order. 


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Date Shipped 


QUANTITY. SALESMAN. 


PRICE. 


Corn, 5c. per pint, 10c. per quart. 


Postage on Peas and Beans, Sc. per pint, 15c. per quart; 


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NUMBER OR NAMES. PRICE. DOLS. CENTS. QUANTITY. NUMBER OR NAMES. 


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(‘ARLINGTON TESTED SEEDS “ 


W. W. RAWSON & Co’s 


Annual of 


Arlington Tested Seeds 


SEED BUYING 


’ In seeds more than anything else very low prices generally go with poor quality. 
It requires experience, skill and great care to raise good seed ; all of this costs money ; 
one can raise cheap seed and sell at low prices, but — the result ? 


The wise man will, before purchasing his seeds, look up the firm of whom he is to buy, 
id know something about them. 


Their Experience in Growing Seeds 
eir experience in the markets, that they may know what the Gardener needs; their facilities 


r doing business and caring for orders entrusted to them, —all of these are of great import- 
ice to the buyer, but 


The Quality of Seed is the Most Important 
Arlington Tested Seeds are becoming each year of more importance with the larger |} 
arket Gardeners, and what is satisfactory to them certainly should be to the amateur 
d private gardener. They are thoroughly tested, and we know they will grow as represented. 
e have more land covered with glass in which to test our seeds at all seasons of the year than 
ry other seed house in New England. 


In producing and handling our seeds we take every possible precaution to have them all 
the highest quality. A trial will convince. 


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Although the above illustration shows only a small portion of our extensive plant at Arlington, there are twenty greenhouses represented in 
the above. The one in frontis four hundred feet long and fifty feet wide, nearly one-half acre under the one roof; in the foreground is shown 
where we grow the hardy perennials, roses and hydrangeas, etc., that we sell at 12 & 13 Faneuil Hall Square, Boston. 


#& HOW TO SEND YOUR ORDER 


ORDER EARLY. As soonas this Catalogue is issued we shall be es ine 
in a position to fill orders,and by sending early, before the rush of | Special Co those orton aS ee Setting oer 


March and April, they will receive prompt attention. friends to combine their orders. 


ORDERS FROM UNKNOWN correspondents must be accom- | On all orders of Seeds selected from the Catalogue in packet 
panied by cash to amount of order, or satisfactory Boston references. | only (mo ounces, pounds, pints or quarts included), seeds may 


HOW TO SEND MONEY. We will be responsible for money be selected to the amount of $1.25 for each $1.00 sent. Thus, 
when sent to us by Post-office Order, Bank Draft, Express Money Order | = 
or Registered Letter. | On an order of $1.00 sent us you can select seeds to amount of $1.25 

POST-OFF RDER % On an order of $2.00 sent us you can select seeds to amount of $2.50 

-OFFICE ORDER costs for any amount to $2.50, 3 cents; | On an order of $3.00 sent us you can select seeds to amount of $3.75 
over $2.50 to $5.00, 5 cents; over $5.00 to $10.00, 8 cents; over $10 to $20, | On an order of $4.00 sent us you can select seeds to amount of $5.00 
10 cents; over $20 to $30.12 cents; over $30 to $40, 15 cents; over $40to | On an order of $5.00 sent us you can select seeds to amount of $6.25 
$50, 18 cents; $50 to $60, 20 cents. : 


e ate 9 y | Onan order of $6.00 sent us you can select seeds to amount of $7.50 
EXPRESS MONEY ORDERS are issued by express companies No ounces, pounds, pints or quarts will be allowed in the above dis- 
at their agencies, and cost for amounts not over $5.00, 5 cents; $10,8 | counts. Seeds must be purchased at one time and cash with order. 
cents; $20, 10 cents; $30,12 cents; $40, 15cents. 


REGISTERED LETTERS. Every postmaster is required to | CASH DISCOUNTS. 
register any letter on payment of 8 cents extra postage. Bills, coins, | cash discounts that was suggested by many of our customers a few 
or stamps can be safely sent this way. (We accept postage stamps as | yearssince, and we believe has been appreciated, We make the follow- 
cash.) | ing cash discount from orders made up from this Catalogue provided 

THE COST OF REMITTING (if by the above methods) on all | no other special discount or Premium has been taken. 
orders over $1.00 may be deducted from the amount sent; thus our 
store is practically placed at your door. 5 per cent discount on all orders for seeds of $5.00 and upwards. 


FREE DELIVERY on all vegetables and flower seeds quoted in | 10 percent discount on all orders for seeds of $10.00 and upwards. 
this Catalogue unless special mention is made on the page where the 1214 per cent discount on all orders for seeds of $25.00 sad upwards. 
seed is offered. 

FREIGHT OR EXPRESS on all parcels to be paid by the pur- 
chaser unless goods are included in our special delivery system or 


Cc. 0. D. Thecost of collections and return charges will be added to 7 : 5 Seed, Potatoes, Onion Sets. 
bills sent C. 0. D. No Plants, Shrubs or Trees will be sent Eb ee ends Grain, JGza5A ; 


c. Oo. D. 


We shall continue the same arrangement of 


Must be purchased at one time and cash with the order. 


Mand’s Wonder Forage Plant. (Pencillaria Zeaoides.) A New Fodder Plant of Untold Value. 


This plant is a native of Central America; its rapid growth and enormous yields of foliage and seed command the admiration of every 
observer; will grow in any latitude that will produce corn; will ripen seed as far north as Dakota. 

PENCILLARIA ZEAOIDES is an annual, having broad foliage, very 
much resembling corn leaves, and if allowed to develop fully, will attain 
Dec. 11,1901 a height of from twelve to fourteen feet,and bears numerous cylindrical 

Boe a tac ed heads from eighteen to twenty-four inches in length and one inch in diameter, 
completely covered with thousands of seeds, much relished by poultry. 

As a rapid-growing plant it is unequalled; it throws out from one plant 
numerous suckers, each one forming a new stock, and if cut as soon as it 
reaches the height of two or three feet, it can be cut from four to seven times 
according to the latitude, and yields several tons per acre at each cutting. 

The seed should be sown very thinly in drills, eighteen inches apart; one 
ounce sown this way will be sufficient for 3,00) feet of drill. It should be 
sown only when the ground is warm. Price per 1-oz. pkt. 25 cents. 


To W. W. Rawson & Co. 
“I planted the seed and it grew to be eightand ten feet high. 


I cut it twice, and itis a good yielder. I think it a nice 
plant to raise for cattle, and all it is reeommended to be.” 
Leo P. Courtney. 


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\ We will mail them postpaid FARM AND GARDEN. — Continued. PRICE 
on receipt of price, or will Rhubarb Culture. By J. E. Morseés.........--++eeceneensceeee csecee $.50 
send them free as premiums Silos, Ensilage and Silage. By Miles ...........sceseseeeeeer-ceeees -50 
with all Vegetable or Flower Soil Crops and the Silo. By Thomas Shaw.......-.:..2-+.......0 1.50 
g seed orders from this Cata- RERWNCTS SAN O WE Heme tenis cela sts nici else oaeiaeraiiata® «ic. clelineigigtete al walaciaiaie, <P 1.00 
Say: Y’ logue if no other of our special Mo Wace Ol el brn sere aia crate tare eros ots ott Seco ial eel n) oleic) olelstoer ata s\ ova niesavaip’cle/s 25 
Vid offers are taken advantage of. Vegetables under Glass. By H. A. Dreer.....--+--scseeseeeece-eeee -25 
wy, The goods must all be ordered Weeds, How to Eradicate Them. By Prof. Shaw... ........-.-.-+- 75 
Hy, at one time and cash with Young MarketiGandener, THE. aes: pois cianininjeide ws ce acleviseh ce eicnics soon e -50 

order. EFRUIT, FLOWERS, ETC. 
No discount allowed on Bulbs and Tuberous Rooted Plants. By C. L Allen..............- 1.50 
Potatoes, Onion Sets, Grass Botany. ‘The history of plant life. By Wright.................... 50 
Seed, Tools and Fertilizers. Cranberries, Cape Cod. By James WebbD.........-..+0-2+.seeseerees -40 
Dahlia Ohe; Vey MaKe, See aCOC Kk as clojaaelaielcininieioiemlstertetelsis pes bin) aia! <ipiatare .30 
F Floriculture, Practical. By Peter Henderson..............-...+-++- 1.50 
Those ordering $2.00 and over | Flowers, How to Grow Them. E. BE. Rexford........ ..seeeeseeeeee -50 
may select free any books Fruit Grower, Practical. By Maynard..:..-...--.0+e+sedeeeeeeceres -50 
priced at 30c. or less. Grape Culturist, VBy AS SH Baller ee i ctact~nics dries we meteistsiactsetslate 1.50 
- : Grape Training, American. By Prof, L. H. Bailey -75 
Orterine oun books priced | Greenhouse Construction. By Prot. eRe arte woavane 1.50 
she alee Ge Net Greenhouse Management. By Prof. L. R. Taft... .. 1.50 
Ordering $5.00, books to the | Horticulturist’s Rule Book. By Prof L. H. Bailey... ........ 75 
value of 75c. House Plants and How to Succeed with Them. By Hillhcuse.... 1.00 
~ Parsons on the Rose. By ParsOns. - 2.02% <seee ee ce ces eer gees ceceee 1.00: 
Ordering $6.00, books to the | Peach Culture. By Fulton.....0.:..20006 sesesecececsceceee seen seees 1.00 
value of $1.00. Pear Se Leon, deny Oypbbins aaotecbe raopeueme eno.” APARSebEba 1.00 
. z Plants, Handbook of. By Peter Henderson 3.00- 
Ongennes ee books to the Plants, Your. By James Sheehan...........-..+---e000:- .40 
ROSE OSG UN Er eS yey PEL eT OT ciaicin elm cinyalyioibieidleielale «ieipietale 1.25 
Ordering $10.00, books to the Small Fruit Culturist. By A. S. Fuller................. 1.00 
value of $2.00. Strawberry Culturist. By A‘ S. Fuller............-.... 25 
Violet Culture. B.T. Galloway....--<2.-+cecesssesceene 1.50 
FARM AND GARDEN. PRICE | Water Garden, The. By William Tricker -. 2.00 
Success in Market Gardening, by W.-W. Rawson......... $1.00 | Window Flower Garden. By Heinrich.....-...-.-.0.-.eeeeseeeeeee 50 

Celery Culture, by W. W. Rawson..... aids tee eeeeneeeeees 25 MISCELLANEOUS. 

Agriculture, The Principles of. By Prof. L. H. Bailey 1.25 Bookkeeping for Farmers. By Clark Atkeson, LL.D.............. 25 
Asparagus Culture. By Barnes & Robinson................--....- -50 | Broilers for Profit. By Michael J. Boyer..............0seceseseeeees -50 
Crovs, Spraying. By Clarence M. Weed ............--. ve eeee .25 | Butter and Butter Making. By Hazard............0...ccsececeecees 25 
Cabbage and Cauliflower. By Gregory........ 30) Canning and Preserving. By ROrer...-...-..ceee cece cece eeceeeceeee 40 
Carrots, Mangold Wurzels By Gregory : 680) (Caponsitoreront. eBy ie Grenier. sas <a cties to. «ome peeeosasece enna 30 
Celerpasor Profit. iE GrECNeK . - sieicn «ae wwininlaja nie stale eles siete S pinib\s paleinjale ole -20} Cattle Doctor, American. By Prof. G. H. Dadd..............,..... 2.00 
Wea grt) OG ye aiGhelaiy “POP Inpcccocn fp COOC CORE doDOUR AC OOCEDOe! Odes OOaOr 00! | Cow, IRC epam eX OMess stiele cis «leis Dela etels & aresclalaeisierainste. 1.00 
Ripa Tem eat yk INT LOS Oise: « a ciptercis stetagt=n'-)vinis' > sfaloin le o's 0\0\n n1a'sin uw aininie eie'vinl o's SOs COws, MLULCH em B ye Gye OL narsle  ololoes nis sie Feiviolelnia' vis eleioly otners eYara oie cicieielcte 1.00 
Forage Crops other than Grasses. By Thomas Shaw......-...---- 1.00} Disease in Poultry. By D. B. Salmons: sie .s--c2-dececceescscecees 50 
Forcing Book, The. By Prof. L. H. Bailey........ - 1.00} Diseases of Horses and Cattle. By Dr. Mackintosh, V.S.........- 1.75 
Gardening for Pleasure. By Peter Henderson... - SF5 ba 1.50! Dog Breaking, Hintson. By Wm. Woy a. ccs t Pe eetacy saute 50 
Gardening for Profit. By Peter Henderson.........-.--..+++-..--- 1.50} Duck Culture. By James Rankin......ceeeccceeeceeceeeeceeeceeeees 52 
Greenhouse Construction. By Prof. L. R. Taft.... 1.50 5 
Greenhouse Management. By Prof. R. L. Taft....-----..----+-++-+ 1.50 25 
How the Farm Pays. By Henderson & Crozier.......-++++++++++-+ 2.00 .50 
How to Make the Garden Pay. By Grenied..........-.--+-++++++-- 2.00 1.00 
Manures, Talks On. By Joseph Harris....-......-- 1.50 "35 
Money in the Garden. By P. T. Quinn 1.00 25 
Mushroom Culture. By W. Robinson......-....-...sceesesseeeeees -50 50 
Mushrooms, How to Grow Them. By Wm. Falconer.............. 1.00 1.00 
Qnion Culture, The New. By Grenier........--.s0..ccsssereceeeecs -50 1.50 
Omonaisines PBY Gre SOL .-.- sees creer ss cse vices cece aceclewceees -30 “95 
Practical Farm Chemistry. By T. Greener... 1.00 2.00 
Prize Gardening. By G. Burnap Fiske.....ssesssseeeeeereecees 1.00 1.00 

A NEW 

: TOMATO 
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PINKISH 
Bee ye: NOVELTY T O MA T O TYPE 


PECULIAR OF ITS KIND 

200 PODS PICKED FROM SINGLE PLANT 
SIX TO EIGHT PEAS IN POD 

MEDIUM EARLY 


_ CULTURE. — Plant the peas as early as ground is ready in good 
rich soil about two feet apart, leaving only one grain to grow. In the 
first six weeks there is no noticeable difference from other peas and 
the ground can be utilized between for lettuce, radish, early turnips, 
ete. The strong growth of Athlete requires a strong pole about three 
feet long to each plant on which to tie the plant as is necessary. Will 


gin bearing the latter part of June and continue for six or eight 
cs 


Sold in packet only at J5 cts. each, 2 for 25 cts. 

ATHLETE grows stems of up to two and a half inches in cir- 
cumference, each plant growing from four to six stems of this 
thickness and up to three and one-half feet high. When the main 
or parent stem has grown about two and one-half feet it commences 
to flower, and then other branches start to grow from beneath the 
ground, four to ten, almost as strong stems, that also attain a height 
of about three feet and flower later. 

FLOWERS are borne in clusters of about fifteen or twenty 
on a vine. When the pods are formed as a rule still another stem 
that blooms comes forth from this cluster. On account of this 
and the naturally later flowering of the outgrowing sideshoots one 
ean have a continuous crop for six to eight weeks. 


STRONG GROWER 
FRUIT SET IN CLUSTERS 
EARLY AND PERFECT FORM 


This very distinct and most promising new variety, of the 
color of Beauty and Acme, is the latest addition to the Tomato 
family. It is thicker, heavier and more solid than either Acme or 
Beauty, making it easily the most handsome sort in cultivation. 
It is unsurpassed in quality, and in the production of fine, large 
fruits. While perfectly adapted to main crop planting, it 
matures so quickly that it will take first rank for early market. 
The form is perfect, uniform, large and attractive. Flesh is very 
firm. It is a robust grower, with short joints, setting its fruit 
clusters closer together than most varieties, and is therefore a 
heavy cropper. The fruits are very deep from stem to blossom 
end, many of them being almost globe-shaped. It ripens evenly, 
does not crack about the stem, and the flavor is most desirable. 
It has been tested for several years for staking up in the open field, 
as well as for forcing in greenhouses, and we believe it to be en= 
tirely unequalled for such purposes in the markets where this pink= 


ish color isin demand. Pkt. 10 cts.3 oz. 40 cts. 


THE ABOVE PHOTOGRAPH WAS TAKEN OF A FIELD OF 3,000 Potes oF WorcrstER PoLe BEANS AND GROWN IN WORCESTER, MAss., 
WHERE THE BEAN ORIGINATED. 


Worcester: Pole Bean sim 


Gardeners 

—————— ——--| Since the introduction of WORCESTER POLE BEAN by us in 1895 it has gradually grown in 

| II favor and to-day we sell more Worcester Pole Beans than all the other varieties of Pole Beans ‘together. 

The Largest Bean The last three seasons the crops ot seed have been so poor that the bean has deteriorated with many 

growers. _We have secured all of the stock that the growers would save for us from a special field this 

| The Brightest Pod patent a te : has pees Pons tt selected for the past few seasons and has been i:nproyed each 

yex practically every bean is perfect. 

The Longest Keeper The WORCESTER POLE BEAN originated in Worcester, Mass., where it has been grown for 

several years by the leading Market Gardeners there, and has always been able to command twenty-five 

: and fifty cents per bushel more than other varieties of beans, as they are always of such bright carmine 

| The Most Productive color, and would keep longer than any other variety after being picked. The vine 1S a very vigorous 

gsrower, with large, light colored leaves and purple blossoms. Pods very aS = = — es io =) 

= == == large, bright carmine, slightly streaked, very handsome and exceedingly 

productive. Beans large, ovate, splashed and spotted with red, and of the highest quality as a shell bean, NOTIGS F 

either green or dry. } The Growth of Vine || 
The keeping qualities of this bean are far superior to any, both on the pole and after being picked 


For ge Market Gardener we believe the WORCESTER POLE BEAN far superior to any now on the ‘The Quantity of Pods | 
market. } : ; : 
“ Tt gives nleasure to say that I nevr grewa pole bean to equal your‘ WORCESTER.’ Vines strong, sturdy | 
La iano ord oped uctive. Pods long, bright crimson color, filled with plump red and white spotted beans, quality The Size ol Beans 
of the very best. A superb market garden sort.’ J. REYNARD LAWRENCE. - The T eness of Stock 
Pkt. 15 cts.; pt. 30 cts.; qt. 50 cts.; 2 qts. 90 cts.; F qts. $1.75; 8 qts. $3.25. | rl 
If by mail add 8 cts. per pint; 15 cts. per qt. eee 


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CUcUMBER.—THE CUMBERLAND. 
is a very distinct thickly 


The Cumberland spined sort obtained by 


crossing the JAPANESE CLIMBING on the PEERLESS 
WHITE SPINE. It gets its wonderful prolificacy and vigor of 
growth from the first-named parent and its beauty and uni- 
formity from the latter. It was originated by Mr. C. P. Coy, 
the veteran seed grower. Mr. Coy says: 

‘‘ The variety is of the hardy white spine type ; is a rapid, 
strong and vigorous grower and very prolific in fruit. 

The pickles differ from all other hardy sorts in being 
thickly set with fine spines over the entire surface, except the 
extreme stem end; and during the whole period of growth, 
from the time they first set until fully grown, the form is ex- 
ceptionally straight and symmetrical, thus being as choice asa 
slicing variety as it is for pickles. 

The flesh is firm but very crisp and tender at all stages. 

We offer it in full confidence that it will prove to be 


The Best Pickling Cucumber Known 
Pkt. 10 cts.; 02. 25 cts.; 44 lb. 75 ets. 


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RAWSON’S 


ITALIAN 
PEPPER 


Extra Large Size 
Exceedingly Mild 
Flavor 


The variety that has 
been in great demand in 
Boston market for the 
past few years and which 
we have been unable to 
obtain any seed of until 
this season. 

They grow from six 
to seven inches in length, 
with a diameter of be- 
tween two and three 
inches at the base and 
about one inch at the 
extremity. 

They are very hand- 
some in appearance and 
exceedingly mild in 
flavor, even so they may 
be eaten in the original 
state as brought in the 
market and are therefore 
the principal variety for 
use in the green state. 


Pkt. 10 cts.; 44,02. 30 
cts.; 1 oz. 50 cts. 


RAWSON’S ITALIAN PEPPER. 


Tomato 


Extra Early Belmont 
The Best Extra Early 
Color, Bright Red 


Very productive, exception= 
ally smooth for an early To= 
mato. A Market Gardener’s 
favorite for an early Tomato. 

Seed stock all grown at 
Arlington. 

As this variety has been’ on the 
market for the past three years ithas 
become well known by the Market 
Gardeners. 

It is very productive and free 
from disease or leaf curl, good size, 
flesh very firm, ripens evenly and 
smooth, seldom cracks, color, bright 


red. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; % oz. 25 cts.; oz. 
40 cts.; 1, Ib. $1.00; Ib. $3.50. 


‘*T found the Earry 
Norwoop PoratoEes a 


few days earlier than 


the Early Rose, quality 


fully equal, yield about 
one-half more. In faet 
the best all round Po- 
tato that I ever raised.”” 
Cuas. W. ApAms. 


“The Earrty Nor- 
woop Potato proved 
to be very satisfac- 
tory.”’ 

C. S. Srirrman. 


**T would highly rec- 
ommend the Earty 


Norwoop Poraro. 


J. de Horrnerr. 


_ EARLY NORWOOD for the past six years has been growing in this vicinity (having 
originated by hybridizing) by the originator, and now has become a fixed type. It grows good 


size and is ectra early. In planting two pounds for comparison of the following varieties | Yield of 
Largest the yield was 102 1-2 
Extra Early Six Weeks. . . 54 _ Ibs. 
Extra o“ ‘6 Harvest 62 46 “From two bbls. planted, I have sixty bbls. Pounds from 
Early f ae oe yee Ds a0 ‘ of merchantable. potatoes. I cong au 2 Pounds 
, ae OF < Pare ee WA ‘ Rar orwoo in every way a first-cla 
; Ye BOERte and shall certainly ES: large ana Seeds 
Potato New Queen . . - jena OD o tity this season.’ H. B. REED. 
Grown EARLY NORWOOD o) owen ine OIE Cooks 
5 F 5 = = Perfectly 
Free Showing it Easily The Leader in the Point of Yield. walle, dry 
From EARLY NORWOOD vines are medium size, bushy and compact ; tubers are oval, white, . 
3 with a pinkish tinge around the eye, which is not large ; very few small potatoes, very productive, 
Disease owing to the uniform size of tuber, nearly all marketable. EARLY NORWOOD is a healthy 
S b grower, free from disease, scab, blight or rot. Cooks perfectly white, dry and floury. Its hand- 
Ca some appearance, perfect form, and superb cooking qualities w ill readily 
Blight sell it in any market. A limited quantity only for ‘this season. 


Or 1-2 pk. 40 cts.; pk. 60 cts. ; bu. $2.00; bbl. $5.00. 
R { Purchaser paying transit. 
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SCARLET CONICAL RADISH 


The Market Gardener’s Forcing Radish. 


This excellent strain is now more used by ourcustomers than any other variety. 
It is a great improvement over the old variety of Scarlet Globe or Cardinal. in color it is a 
brilliant sc arlet, in flavor it is mild, crisp, juicy and tender. It forms a small top and will 
stand a great porn: of heat without becoming pithy. For forcing in greenhouses, hot-beds 
or cold frames and for sowing early out of doors there is no other variety that will pay better, 
as its very attractive color, handsome shape and fine qualities will command a higher price 


and a more ready sale. 


Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 1-4 Ib. 25 cts. ; Ib. 75 cts. 


The Novelties found on Pages 2 to 14 are all worth your trial. 


AGERATUM 


Blooms from July until destroyed by frost. 


To the assortment of Ageratums, which are so highly appreciated for many gar- 
dening purposes, has been added the Frrsr LARGE-FLOWERING variety of Purp 
Wuire color as a Noverty or Unpousrep Merits and Hicu FLorricutturar 
Vatvue. The plant has a half-high vigorous growth and luxuriant, fresh green 
foliage, above which the PrororTionaLty Larce, Pure Wuity Frowers, of Nope 
Sware, consisting of large loosely formed umbels, are borne on Srrone Sravxs. 


These properties, combined with a 
Devicious AppLe PERFUME Of the 
flowers, render this novelty a First 
Crass Frownr For Currine, the 
more as its blooming season lasts ex- 
ceptionally long, from July until the 
Plants are destroyed by Frost. How- 
ever, its time of flowering still can be 
considerably lengthened through grow- 
ing the plants in pots, which ought to 
be placed in an airy, cool house before 
the frost sets in. Aside of its excel- 
cellent usefulness for any floral work, 
this large-flowering pure white new 
Ageratum is exceedingly valuable 
for all kinds of garden decorations, 
which fully deserves to be generally 
grown in every garden by either pro- 
Fessionals or amateurs. The novelty 
has proved to be quite constant in 
growing from seed. 
,Pkt. 15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts. 


Ber. ty 
CARNATION, GIANT NICE. 


GRANDIFLORUM 
ALBUM PURE WHITE 


AGERATUM GRANDIFLORUM ALBUM, 
Pure WHITE. 


Aquilegia 
Chrysantha 


DOUBLE YELLOW. 

A splendid new double-flowering yva- 
riety of one of our most beautiful Colum- 
bines. The seed produces robust plants 
about 2% feet high, with pretty foliage, 
and the numerous branching flower stems 
are crowned with a profusion of double and 
semi-double golden-yellow flowers. While the corolla of the parent species 
consists of five long-spurred petals, that of this novelty is formed of two to 
four rows of closely set miniature cornucopiz, displaying the rich golden- 
yellow hue even better, while the general effect is quite as graceful as that 
of the single form. 

Pkt. 15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts. 


AQUILEGIA CHRYSANTHA. 


GIANT NICE 


Carnation =; 


The Giant Nice that we offer this year is a particular selection of varie- 
ties bearing enormous flowers of the richest and most varied tints. These 
varieties obtained by several nurserymen merit the attention of eyery 
amateur of this plant, on account of their exceptionally good qualities. The 
seed has been selected with great care, both as to size and thickness (hence 
the name) of flowers, as also in regard to the richness and variety of coloring. 

This race is above all excellent for the cut-flower trade, because of its 
long stalks and its floriferous qualities. It will be of great service to all 
horticulturists. Another grand advantage it has is that it comes into flowers 
six months after sowing, thus presenting the characteristics which ensured 
the success of the Carnations Margarita and Guillaud. It has, however, con- 
siderable superiority over these latter, because of the increased beauty and 
the larger size of its flowers. 


Pkt. 25 cts.; 5 for $1.00. 


Novelties listed on this page delivered free at prices quoted. 


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yey A Pace or New ASTERS 


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24 SURPRISE ASTER SUNLIGHT 


Pe 24 A GRAND NEW YELLOW ASTER oo 


This is the first truly yellow aster ever introduced. For many years it has been the 
ambition of many growers to obtain a pure yellow aster and at last their wish has been 
fulfilled. The Surprise Aster Sunlight answers the requirement in every respect. It 
does not have the creamy yellow appearance of former introductions, but on the contrary 
is a decided sulphur yellow from tip to base of petal. Its growth, shape and abundance 
of flowers surpass all other varieties. The flowers are of noble form, somewhat shorter 
than those of the Jewel Aster, and measure three to four inchesin diameter. Finely adapted 
for bouquet and design work. Has long stiff stems and its lasting quality must be 
admired by every lover of Asters. Blooms very freely and for bedding it is superb. 
We predict a brilliant future for this remarkable novelty and for the benefit of our 
patrons we make the following offer. 


Pkt. 25 cts.; 5 pkts. for $1.00. 


Mm ASTER sumer — 


Pure White 
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Express FREDERICK NEw Comer ASTER. 


Comet Aster 


Extra Large Flowers , 
Often Five Inches in Diameter 


In this beautiful novelty the acme of perfec- 
tion in large-blooming dwarf Comet Asiers has 
@“been attained. The plants form compact little 
bushes not over twelve inches high and bear s 
magnificent globular pure white flowers of the 7 
genuine long-petalled Comet type, but of ex- . 


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EMPRESS FREDERICK 


A grand novelty which promises to surpass all 
other Asters as a pot plant. A dwarf variety bear- 
ing gicantic flowers of faultless shape and pure white 
in color. An improvement over King Humbert, the 
first of this new race of dwarf Asters. Flowers are 
four to five inches in diameter and of the most refined 
and elegant globular form, but the feature which con- 
stitutes its special merit is the compact, sturdy and 
thick-set habit of the plant, which makes it particu- 
larly suitable for growing in pots. The strong main 
stem bears a superb flower of extra large size, which 
is surrounded and partly overtopped by other fine 
globular blooms borne on side-shoots to the number 
of eight or twelve. A magnificent general effect is 
thus produced. Bound to be one of our best market 
plants for late summer flowering. 


Pkt. 25 cts.; 5 pkts. for $1.00. 


MIDSUMMER IRIUMPH ASTER 


Dark Scarlet. Extra Early. Blooms in June and July. 


traordinary size, often reaching and sometimes 
even surpassing five inches in diameter. It is 
extremely seldom that any of these flowers show a 
yellow centre, a fault often found with the old Giant 
Comet asters, but owing to their huge dimension not 
more than six or eight are usually produced on one 
plant. There is no doubt that in the course of time 
other varieties of equal beauty will appear to enrich 
this grand new class, which will be unsurpassed in 
value as a pot-blooming Aster. 


Pkt. 20 cts.; 3 pkts, for 50 cts. 


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Although various early-flowering Asters have already been introduced and 
have become more or less popular, it will have been noted that not one has hitherto 
joined to the precocity of bloom a real perfection in the form of the flower. The 
above-named variety, however, combines both these desirable features. In growth 
and bloom it is absolutely identical to the well known and deservedly favorite 
Triumph Aster, the bushy little plants producing beautiful deep scarlet-red flowers 
of the most perfect incurved shape. But in one important respect it is entirely 
different, for it commences to blossom as early as the 20th to the 25th of June, is 
in full bloom from the middle of July and continues to bear flowers for a very 
long period. The Midsummer Triumph Aster, which comes absolutely true from 
seed, will certainly prove a gem for every lover of this favorite flower and be 
specially welcomed by florists, as making a delightful early-blooming pot plant. 


Reasssees 


Pkt. 20 cts.; 3 pkts. for 50 cts. MipsummMEerR TrrumpH ASTER. 


CINERARIA 


GRANDIFLORA STELLA 


Flowers in the shape of Cactus-Dahlia 


Gold Medal at the Horticultural Exhibition in 
Dresden, May, 1900 


Through many experithents in the way of hybridizing this odd 
shape in Cinerarias has been produced, which resembles the pecu- 
liar shape of the Cactus-Dahlias. 

The illustration shows the whole plant with a multitude of fine 
free-standing beautiful flewers. The single flower leaves appear 
like rolls similar to those of the Cactus-Dahlia. 

More remarkable than all is its single flower standing out 
alone as it does, making it useful not only as a pot plant for the 
florist but as cut flower in bouquets and wreaths. Is readily pro- 
duced from seed in colors of rose, dark red, indigo and violet. 


Pkt. 25 cts; 3 for 50 cts. 


Celosia Thompsoni Magnifica 


A novelty of French origin, distinguished by a gorgeous dis- 
play of brilliant colors. All feather-tuft-Celosias cultivated 
hitherto cannot possibly compete with this great novelty, 
which surpasses them in every respect. The feather-tuft-like con- 
ical flower heads show quite a unique variety of magnificent 
colors, representing all shades of yellow, orange, cinnabar, bronze, 
fiery scarlet, scarlet on yellow ground, purple scarlet, coppery red 
(resembling Humea elegans), carmine rose, satin rose, fiery crim- 
son, blood red, purple, purple violet, brownish red,etc. But also 
the foliage shows different colors, varying from the lightest 
green to brownish green with dark-red ribs and stems. The plants 
have a true pyramidal branching growth, attaining a height 
of two to three feet and a breadth of twelve to twenty-four inches. 
During thé first 
blooming period, the 
first or main’ flower 
head is the strong- 
est. Later on the 
side flower heads at- 
tain to the same size. 
The yellow flower- 
ing varieties are 


ment of the old-fash 


sometimes darker. 
flowers with long sta 


CELOsIA THOMPSONI MAGNIFICA. 


and a graceful bloomer with little attention. 


flower a graceful and light appearance. 


Drantuus Heppewier Nopiris. ‘* Roya PInkKs.’ 


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most dwarfish in habit, the bright red and scarlet are medium sized, and the dark leaved, 
brownish red and violet purple are the tallest and most vigorous of all. 

This novelty, as a fact, is a grand acquisition of incontestable value; as a 
more gorgeous effect than that produced by the glistening masses of a group of these 
Celosias cannot be imagined. 


Pkt. 20 cts; 3 for 50 cts. 


Dianthus Heddewigsii Nobilis, ‘Royal Pinks,” 


The Indian Pink has been a favorite flower for many years, being of an easy culture 
Dianthus Heddewigii nobilis is an improve- 


ioned variety. The flowers are of a noble shape and considerably 


larger, three to four inches in diameter. The petals are frilled and fringed, giving the large: 
The colors are, first of all, of a deep yet very 
bright blood red, then shade to carmine and pink and even white. The foliage is grayish blue, 


The plant grows vigorously and tall, and gives lots of first-class cut 


lks and keeping a full week in water. 


the more the plant will produce. 


Pkt. 15 cts; 2 for 25 cts. 


The more the blooms are cut., 


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| ARLINGTON TESTED SEEDS: 


Helianthus 


Two Grand New Sunflowers 


GRANDIFLORA Double Yellow. 


HELIANTHUS GRANDIFLORA grows about four feet in 
height, of branching habit ; flowers, about ‘three inches in diameter, 
are of golden-yellow color, extra double, flat yaulted and bordered 
with a ruffle of partly rolled, partly smooth petals. 

Pkt. 15 cts.; 2 for 25 cts. 
POLAR STAR Height six feet. Flowers white with black 
centre. This new large flowering white HELIANTHUS grows about 
six feet, has very large flowers of white and cream white petals with jet 
black centre, making a very striking appearance. 

Pkt. 10 cts.; 3 for 25 cts. 


Nasturtium Lilliput 


The fine Lilliput Nasturtiums which were introduced in 1895 
haye now become recognized as quite distinct from other classes. 
Our endeavors have since been directed towards fixing separate colors 
and we now are able to offer three separate colors, Scarlet, Dark 
Crimson and Spotted. They are quite true to the character of this 
charming section of Lobb’s Nasturtiums ; the dainty little flower, 
being produced in the greatest profusion, and standing well clear 
of the small-cut, bushy foliage render it a very pretty garden annual. 


HELIANTHUS GRANDIFLORA. Pkt. 10 cts.; 3 for 25 cts. 


i )) () F > ; )) DWARF 

. Charming dwarf varieties of the universally es- 
teemed Shirley Poppy, which is admittedly one of 
our best annuals. The seedlings grow into bushy 
little plants about 18 inches high only, with bright 
green laciniated foliage and all ablaze with in- 
numerable fine flowers of rose, chamois, scarlet and 
salmon, some‘having a distinct light bordering to the 
petals, all with yellow stamens and all thrown well up 
above the foliage. In this dwarf form the Shirley 
Poppy will be used not only for groups but also for } 
edgings and for pot culture. We warmly recommend 
this beautiful novelty. 

Pkt. 15 cts.; 2 for 25 cts.; 5 for 50 cts. 


PAPAVER 


Alpinum 
Laciniatum 


These are most ¢gharming plants which have de- 
lighted all those who have seen them in the past 


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season trials. Each rosette of pretty gray-green 
leaves throws up numerous slender flower stalks 
bearing lovely flowers of white, salmon, rose or 
orange, all with yellow stamens, the petals of which, 
unlike the parent sorts, are most delicately laciniated, 
fringed and fluted, which gives to the blooms quite a 
peculiar charm. We trust these new varieties, which 
are produced at about 65 per cent. from seed, will 
stimulate the general interest in these dainty little 
Alpine Poppies, which make remarkably nice pot a bps S= 
plants. =e 


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Pkt. 15 cts.; 2 for 25 cts. eee og 


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New Star 
Petunias 


The Floral Novelty of 1902 


Undoubtedly one of the most beauti- 
ful and most remarkable novelties of 
recent years. Wherever these New Pe- 
tunias have been exhibited they have 
received universal praise, and they can- 
not fail to gratify the taste and win the 
admiration of every lover of floral 
beauty. 

Their ground color is a dark crimson 
maroon, with a rich velvety texture, 
justly pronounced equal to that of the 
pansy. Showing through the ground 
color are violet veinings. 

From the centre start the points of a 
five rayed star, which broadens half 
way up, narrowing to a point at the 
margin of the flower. 

This star is a very light blush pink, 
some almost white, which deepens in 
color as it reaches the margin and finally 
blends with the maroon ground color. 
Over eighty per cent. of the plants from 
seed will produce the star markings. 
Others with veined and feathery mark- 
ings on dark or light ground are not 
less surprisingly beautiful. 

The plants are free growers, branching freely and attaining an average height of eighteen inches by twenty-four inches in diameter. 
They are remarkably prolific bloomers, single plants often having one hundred or more fully expanded flowers at a time. 
We feel safe in predicting that this grand novelty will have the largest sale of any floral novelty that has been offered for many years. 


Price: Full size packets, each containing not less than 150 
seeds. Per packet, 25 cts; 5 packets for $1.00. Half size 
packets, each 15 cts; 2 for 25 cts; 10 for $1.00. 


~ Sweet Pea. Mont Blanc 


THE EARLIEST WHITE 


A splendid new white Sweet Pea that was introduced last year and 
attained such great popularity that we offer it again this year. 

Mont Blane made its appearance some three years ago as a single 
plant in a field of Earliest Blanche Ferry, and was in bloom about a week 
before that earliest variety had expanded its first flower. 

Below are the results of comparative trials made this spring side by 
side with other white flowering Sweet Peas. 


Sort Sown First Flower In Full Bloom 
Blanche Burpee April 5th June 28th July 10th 
Emily Henderson ‘© Sth «629th oo 9th 
Queen of England coun ‘c 27th ‘“* 10th 
White (old sort) ce Sth << 25th ‘*- 16th 
MONT BLANC CON ran oe ot June 22nd 


A glance at the trial rows will show that Mont Blane has not the 
rank and often sprawling habit of the other varieties, but is of a much 
neater, more graceful, almost pyramidal growth, the plant hardly attain- 
ing the height of the average Sweet Pea. The leaves, too, it will at once 
be noted, are unusually narrow, and of a pleasing light gray-green color. 
The individual flower is very large and of the purest white. In shape it most 
nearly resembles Emily Henderson, but the standard is somewhat wider, 
and being uncommonly erect and well expanded shows off its glistening 
whiteness to the greatest advantage. Another striking feature is that the 
masses of snow-white flowers are borne well clear of the foliage, so that 
scarcely a single flower is hidden. By this alone a field of Mont Blanc 
may be distinguished at first sight from any other Sweet Pea. 

Sown under glass on February 20th, Mont Blane produced its first 
flowers on May Ist and was in full bloom on May 10th. For forcing 
purposes therefore, for which Sweet Peas are highly recommendable and 
have already been used with good success, it is evident Mont Blanc will 
be pre-eminently suited. 


Mont Branc. Sweet PEA. Per pkt. 15 cts.; 2 for 25 cts.; per oz. 40 cts.; 4 oz. $1.00. 


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NEW PINK WICHURA 
UEYNCHSSHYBRID 


ANA ROSE 


Japanese Fern Bal 


NEW PINK 


WICHURIANA ROSE 


LYNCH’S HYBRID 


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In presenting this new acquisition to the already popular 


type of Wichuriana roses, we do not hesitate to say that in 
this novelty the hybridist has reached the limit of his art, and 
that perhaps never again will a true Wichuriana with a pink 
so pure and chaste as this one be produced. 


This new rose is the offspring of Rosa Wichuriana and 


General Jaqueminot, and so truly does it partake of the nature 
of each parent that not only in the blending of the color, but 
in the habit of the plant as well, do the characteristics of each 
stand out conspicuously, for while it retains the healthy growth 
and waxy foliage of the Wichuriana, the Jaqueminot has added 
to its strength in such a degree that it will attain a height 
seldom reached by any climbing rose. 


The florets are semi-double, and are borne in large panicles 


on long stout stems, which with its popular shade of pink will 
make the rose as useful for decorative purposes as for land- 


scape engineering. Very fragrant. 


We offer this beautiful novelty at 75 cents each. 


Ready for delivery April Ist. 


A BEAUTIFUL NOVELTY 
FROM THE ORIENT 


For the Window, Drawing Room, or suspended from Chandelier, over Dining Table, or used in Fern Dishes. 
Unique, Beautiful, Perpetual, Cheap. The Finest Decorative Plant yet introduced. 


WHAT IS PRETTIER IN WINTER THAN A BALL OF DELICATE EMERALD GREEN FERNS? 


This little beauty is an importation from Japan, and is certainly the 
finest addition to the Fernery yet introduced. The Ball iscomposed of 
the Japanese Inland Fern Roots, known as Davallia Bullata, var. Nagaha, 
and Sphagnum Moss, and so constructed as to send out leaves of beauti- 
ful Emerald Green from eyery point. All whosee it are delighted, and 
want it, and up to the present time the supply has not been equal to the 
demand. While we hope to be able to fill all orders for the coming 
season, we advise getting in orders as early as possible, as they will be 
filled in the same order as received. 

These Fern Balls are more handsome than palms for decorative 
plants, and are much easier grown. 

Fern dishes are generally an expensive luxury. The Japanese 
Fern Ball will make two fern dishes of the finest kind. Cut the ball in 
two and place the top and bottom in dishes, flat side down, and keep 
dampened. They will grow rapidly and will be an ornament to 
any room. 


Dry Fern Balls, 50 cts. each; Started Fern Balls, $1.00 each, 
by express. 


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JAPANESE Fern BAtu. 


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OUR NEW SALVIA 
A Grand Novelly for the Garden 


For full description see inside of back cover. For profusion 
of bloom, richness of color, vigor of growth it surpasses all other 
decorative garden plants. As a contrast with the old favorite Sal- 
via Splendens it is exceedingly effective. Is at its best in Septem- 
ber, when it is one mass of bloom. Color is entirely new to Salvia, 
being a rich maroon, very slightly shaded purple. It is certainly 
a novelty of great merit and is well worthy of universal culti- 


Maroon PRINCE. 


vation. 


Price: Strong Plants ready about March Ist, 25 cents each; 6 for $1.25; $2.50 per dozen. 
Orders received before March Ist will be placed on file and filled in rotation as soon as ready. 


Fancy-LEAVED CALADIUMS 


Among ornamental foliage plants there are none more beautiful in design or gorgeous in coloring than the Fancy-Leayed 
Caladiums. They are simply wonderful in the colorings and markings of the leaves, embracing every degree and shade that can be 
formed of pure white, deep green and intense crimson. Some idea of the manner of these variegations may be formed from our cut, 
but an artist’s brush could not portray the exquisite colors and marvelous combinations. One variety may be regularly dotted with 
round raised spots of white on a ground of emerald green, another be ribbed with pink or scarlet and sprinkled with silver spangled, 
while a third may be splashed and marbled with white or shaded almost black. As the tubers become old enormous specimens may be 
produced. They are of special value for pot culture and for window and piazza boxes. When the foliage dies down in the fall, let the 
soil go dry, then set them away in a warm, dry, frost-proof closet, without disturbing the tubers. In the spring turn them out and 
re-pot in fresh, sandy soil. Or first, they may be quickly and easily sprouted in damp moss set in a warm situation. Most of the 
varieties planted about June 1st. in partially shaded borders succéed admirably as bedding plants. 


Good sized Bulbs 15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts.; 6 for 75 cts.; 12 for $1.25. Postage paid. 


vs Phrynium Variegatum #8 


It is impossible to convey by description or cut anything like a correct idea of 
the great beauty of this new ornamental foliage plant. Its habit of growth is 
almost precisely like the Canna, and it grows from a tuber, and may be wintered 
dry — like a Gladiolus —if desired, or it may be kept growing the year around as a 
pot plant. The Canna-like shoots grow from a foot or 18 inches to 5 feet high, and 
the leaves, which are spreading blades of oblong-lanceolate form, are from 6 to 10 
inches long and 2 to 5 inches broad. They are bright pale green, beautifully 
variegated’ with pure white and rich cream, the variegations being extremely 
diversified ; indeed it is almost impossible to find two leaves exactly alike. In 
some leaves the whole area is pure white or rich cream color, in others only one- 
third or one-half, in others again it is reduced to a few stripes or faint lines —and 
all these variegations in one plant. It is very free growing and one of the most 
ornamental plants imaginable, either for pot culture or bedding out. It is a grand 
plant to border Canna beds with. The variegations grow constantly better and 
more varied as the plants grow older and larger. 


PHRYNIUM VARIEGATUM. Price 15 cts. each; 4 for 50 cts. 


A PART OF 
SRAND VIEW. AVENUE WOLLASTON, 


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Rawson's Arlington Lawn Seed 


is made up from extra re-cleaned seeds of the close-growing varieties. 


We have taken special care that no light or slow-growing varieties | |. It requires less seed to sow the lawn with ARLINGTON LAWN ' 
be included in this mixture. so | SEED. Being free from chaff, it starts at once, before the weeds. 
the hen s is sown. i 1 qt. will sow 600 sq. ft. - 30 cts. 

Rawson’s at when eed is sown, if the q oie : = 2 te 
ground is in proper shape, it will | 2 qts. 1,300 : 55 
Arlington start at once and in a few days | sae S62 AOU Sie . $1.00 
jE Seed look green. It will form a thick Rep ‘6. 65 5 400 Rcmce : 2.00 
awn see turf in a few weeks’ time. has no | 2 bushels will sow one acre. Price per bushel, $7.50. 
tendency to stool or srow in | ARLINeron Lawn SEED weighs from 30 to 32 lbs. to the bushel. 
CLEANEST ; = 
clumps, as we have allowed no The cleanest, The heaviest, The best, The cheapest. 
HEAVIEST oe ee od cE ae ee 
grasses of this nature to be in the 
BEST mixture. It withstands the 


CHEAPEST drought without turning brown, 
as the varieties selected are of 
deep rooting. ArLincron Lawn Seep will produce grass in a very 
short time of a beautiful deep green color, and retain the same 
during the season. The making of permanent lawns has required 
a great amount of experiments to obtain perfect satisfaction, and 
Rawson’s ARLINGTON Lawn Seep is the result of our experi- 
ments; it has been tried in all kinds of soil and almost every 
condition, and we have yet to learn of the first unsatisfactory | 
result obtained from sowing Rawson’s ARLINGTON Lawn SEED, 


which being free from chaff, starts at once before the weeds. This alone 
is worth more than the price of seed to any one seeding a new lawn. 


Regarding price, which may seem high, kindly take notice 
that Rawson’s Arlington Lawn Seed weighs from 30 to 32 
pounds to the bushel, while that put up by other seedsmen 
weighs from 14 to 20 pounds to the bushel. 


Lawn Grass, if by mail, add 8 cts. per quart for postage. 


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EMBRAGING ALL THE LEADING * 


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AND Most PopuLar VARIETIES, WITH = 
BRIEF DIRECTIONS OF THEIR CULTURE, WHICH WILL I} pad 


meq ||| BE FOUND UNDER THEIR RESPECTIVE HEADINGS. || re) 


/ ARTICHOKE 


Giant Green Globe. —Sow seed early in the spring, 
in drills a foot apart, and four inches apart in the 
drills. The next spring transplant to permanent 
beds, in hills three feet apart each way, with three 
plants to a hill. It requires a deep, rich loam, 
abounding in moisture, and may be protected in 
winter hy covering with litter of earth. Produces 
large globular heads, thick, succulent scales, the bot- 
tom of which is the edible part. Boiled till tender, 
it makes a delicious dish. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z-, 30 cts.3 
X% ib., $1.00. 


Jerusalem Artichoke. —Sometimes used as a table 
vegetable when pickled, but their greatest value is 
for feeding stock. Tubers, Ib., 35 cts.; 3 Ibs., 

Ry $1.00 postpaid. By freight or express. Peck, 

i $3.00; bush., $3.00. 


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One ounce will sow 
Green GLoBe ARTICHOKE. AS PA RAG i S about 50 feet of drill. 
It may be grown from seed, or propagated by roots. A bed once properly made will last for years, and no 
garden should be considered complete without one. 
A fair crop may be expected the third year from the seed, or in one or two years from the roots, according to 
their age when planted, and after that, full crops every year. The soil for this crop cannot be made too rich, and 
should be thoroughly trenched two feet or more in depth. The plants should be set six to eight inches deep, in 


rows three or four feet apart, and one foot apart inrows. The roots should be set in the spring as soon as the 
ound is in good working order. 


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Moore’s Giant. —The best for growing in New England. Retains the head close until the stocks are 
* quite long ; it is of uniform color, while for tenderness and quality it is unparalleled. The size is 
a large and remarkably uniform. Pkt., 5 cts.$ ozey 10 ctse3 4 Ib. 25 ctse3 Ib, 75 cts. 
Barr’s Mammoth.—It comes early and grows a large stock; is very productive, throwing a great 
if number of strong, well-developed shoots. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz, 10 cts.; 14 1b., 25 cts.; [b., 75 cts. 
Palmetto. — This variety is of recent introduction and thus far has proved a great success in both the 
VA North and South. A good yielder. Pkt. 5 ctse; ozey 10 ctse3 1% Ib. 25 ctse3 Ib., 75 cts. 
“Columbian White. —Not only are the stalks of large size, but they are produced abundantly and very 
early. They are clear white, and remain so in favorable weather, until three or four inches aboye the 
surface. Pkt., 5 cts.; 14 Ib., 25 cts. Ib, 75 cts. 
gar Conover’s Colossal. —A well known variety of large size; ten- 
der and of good quality. Pkt., 5cts.; 0z., 10 cts»; 34 Ib., 20 
cts.; Ib., 50 cts. 


g 
ae ASPARAGUS ROOTS For ordinary garden culture a bed 
12x35 would require about 150 roots. 
~ Per 100 Per 1000 
Moore’s Giant, 2 yrs. old $1.00 $6.00 
Barr’s Mammoth, eG 1.00 6.00 
¥ Palmetto, “66 1.00 6.00 
Columbian White, Oe Ted 1.00 6.00 
# Conovyer’s Colossal, Ca 75 5.00 


BROCCO I One ounce will produce = " bd 
| ee about 2,000 plants. ASPARAGUS 
CuLturE. —Same as cauliflower, to which it is nearly allied. 


(White Cape. Very white, sure to head. Pkt. 10 cts.; 0z., 35 cts»; 14 Ib., $1.00. 
All seeds on this page delivered free at prices quoted: 
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V yellow Cranberry.—One of the early 
varieties used by market gardeners as a 
string or snap bean, and is an excellent 
shell bean. Vines large, vigorous, 
branching, very productive. Pods long, 
slightly curved, and very thick. Beans 
yellowish drab and almost round. One 
of the best snap beans on the market. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; pt. 15 ctse3 qt. 25 cts.; 2 
qts. 45 cts.; 4 qts. 85 cts»; pk. $1.50. 


Early Long Yellow Six Weeks. — 
Extra early, very productive, and of good 
quality. Vines large, vigorous, branch- 
ing, with large leaves and lilac blossoms. 
Pods long, straight, quite thick. Beans 
long, kidney shaped, yellowish drab. 
Pkt. 30 cts.; pt. 15 cts.; qt. 25 cts.; 2 
qts. 45 cts.; 4qts. 85 cts > pk. $1.50. 


Imp. Emperor William.—Is extremely 
early, excellent flavor, very teader, pods 
often ten inches in length, and very pro- 
lific, a good forcing bean. Flat pod. 

_Pkt. J0 cts.; pt. 20 cts.; qt. 30 cts. 


"Low’s Champion. — An excellent shell 
and string bean. It is abundantly pro- 
ductive, and, being a vigorous grower, 
keeps the pods well off the ground, free 
from mildew or blight. The pods are 

STRINGLESS GREEN Pop. large. Bean when ripe is a_ beautiful 

bright-red color, large size, and of the finest flavor, either 


F art green or dry. Pkt. J0 cts»; pt. 15 ctse; qt. 30 cts.; 2 qts. 
B AN Dwar 55 ctse; 4 qis. $3.00; pk. $5.75. 
oe Wonder of France.— Very fine French bean with long tender 


One quart will plant 100 feet ofdrillor | pods, when cooked the pods retain their bright green color. 
one to one and a half bushels to acre. Pkt. J0 cts.; pt. 15 cts»; qt 30 cts.; 2 qts. 55 cts.; 4 qts. 
$13.00; pk. $1.75. 


SPECIAL NOTE.—Beans of all 


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varieties are a short cropthis season. | | Dwarf Horticultural.— Vines compact, upright, with large 
Would advise ordering early. Our 


leaves, very productive; furnish green shelled beans the earliest 
of any. Pods medium length, curved, with splashes of bright 
mailing. red on a yellowish ground; beans large, oval, plump, and 
nearly covered with splashes of bright red. This is undoubt- 
tae edly the best variety for use shelled green. Pkt. 10 cts.; pt. 

Green-Podded Varieties. 15 ctse; qt. 25 ctse; 2 qts. 45 ctse; 4 qts- 85 ctse; pk. $1.50. 


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Packets of Beans are all large size. | 
Stringless Green Pod. —The illus- r Goddard, or Boston Favorite. — Vines large, much branched, 


No small sizes made especially for 


tration shows the width and thick- often having short runners, but very erect, forming a large 
ness of the beautiful, | straight, bush. Leaves large, somewhat crimped, bright green. Pods 
green pods taken from nature; | large, long, flat, usually curved to one side ; green when young, 
all are absolutely stringless. When | put as the beans become fit for use, are beautifully striped 
we add that the pods are ready | with crimson. Dry beans marked like Dwarf Horticultural, 
to market two weeks earlier, than but are longer aan larger. Pkt. 10 cts. pts 15 ctses qt» 25 


the best stock of Improved Extra ; . : rc % ; 
Early Red Valentines, in fact, cts.; 2 qts. 45 cts.3 4 qts. 85 ctse; pk. $1.50 


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even earlier than the Early Yel- * White Pea. — The popular baking bean of New England. Pkt. 


low Six Weeks, which, as all | 10 cts.; qt. 20 cts.; pk. $1.00. 
know, is valuable only for its |WYellow Eye Improved. —¥Excellent baking bean. Pkt. 10 cts.3 
extra earliness, being of inferior qt. 20 cts.; pk. $1.00. 


quality, we are sure that the |, j ‘ : 
Stringless Green Pod will supply a long feit want. It ( White Marrow Bean. — Pkt. J0 cts.; qt. 20 cts.; pk. $5.00. 


must prove of immense value not only to the market 7. ri vell-known varieti y 
: 1e following well-known varieties we 
rar row ‘ants ake more money, but also to the W Ae : 

gardener who wants to make y < BEANS, D ar make a uniform price of 


amateur who-seeks a rare quality early for the home table. on < 
3 a t- 10 cts.; pt. 15 cts.; qt. 25 cts.; 2 qts. 45 cts.; 
Pkt. $0 ctses pt. 20 cts. qt 35 cts++ 2 gts 69 cts. ‘ 4 qts. 75 cts.3 pk. $5.35. 


7 f . Load 

“ Imp. Early Red Valentine (round pod), crisp eee - | Extra Early Refugee. — A selection from the Refugee, has all its 
usually ready to harvest yeah pip et macy , ale aad 4 en. good qualities, is ready for market about ten days earlier. 
ing Tines erec i -oarse. dark green leaves, < arge, 5 : eat 
ing. Vines erect, with coarse, dal ; a ih ironne ain ’ Early Refugee, or Thousand to One. — An excellent early snap 
white blossoms. Pods medium length, curvec oaks bean, esteemed for late planting, and for use as pickles. The 


back, very fleshy, crisp and tender. Beans medium size, long; seeds are long, light drab, dotted and splashed with purple. 
irregular, pink, marbled with red. Pkt. 50 cts»; pt. 35 ctse” | Party China Red Eye.— Very early and of good quality. Pods 

J qt. 25 cts.; 2 qtse 45 ctses 4 qts. 75 ctse pk. $3.25. flat, beans of medium size, oblong, white with reddish-purple 

+k. — The hardiest of any and the best to plant on |, blotch about the eye. 
Pee iieriN aaa aes coarse leaves, which will stand a |* Gallega, or Large Refugee. — An improved form of the Refugee, 

slight frost. Pods long, straight, flat. Beans long, kidney more prolific, pods and beans much larger. 
shaped, variegated with drab, purple and brown. Pkt. J0 f Large White Kidney, or Royal Dwarf.—As a shell bean, 
cts.; pt. 15 cts.; qt. 25 cts.; 2 qtse 45 cts»; pk. $1.25 } green or ripe, this is one of the best. 


Beans, if by mail, add 8 cents per pint, 15 cents per quart for postage. 


Tw Ww pb 


Golden-Eyed Wax.— One of the best wax beans for marketing 
purposes ; free from rust, excellent keeper. Pods similar to 
Golden Wax, only not quite as thick, and more liable to be 
stringy. Beans medium size and white, with yellow spot 
about the eye. Pkt. $0 cts.; pt. J5 cts.; qt.25 cts.; 2 qts. 45 

_~ cts»; 4 qts. 75 cts.; pk. $1.25. 


Refugee Wax.—This is a very valuable sort, being a perfect 
Refugee, with long, round yellow wax-pods, which are very 
thick-meated, perfectly stringless and of excellent flavor. Pkt. 
10 cts.; pt. 15 cts.; qt. 25 cts.; 2 qts. 45 cts.; 4 qts. 85 cts. ; 
pk. $3.50. 


* Yosemite Mammoth Wax.— This name has been given the 
bean on account of its enormous size. The pods frequently 
attain a length of ten inches, with the thickness of a man’s 
finger, and are nearly all solid pulp. Pkt. JO cts.: pt. 20 
cts.; qt. 30 cts.; 2 qts. 55 cts.; 4 qts. $1.00; pk. $1.75. 


Prolific Black Wax.— Pods medium size, round, with slightly 
curved point, and of clear, waxy-white color. Beans black 
when dry. Pkt. J0 cts.; pt. 15 cts.; qt. 25 cts.; 2 qts. 45 
cts.; 4 qts. 85 cts.; pk. $1.50. 


LWhite Seeded Wax. 
— Pods medium size, 
flat,and of clear waxy 
white color. Beans 
oval, medium size and 
white. Pkt. J0cts.; 
pt. 15 cts.; qt. 25 
cts; 2 qts. 45 cts.; 
4 qts. 85 cts.; pk. 
$3.50. 


ENGLISH BEAN. 


As these are very hardy 
they should be planted 
as early as the ground 
will permit inthe spring. 
Plant from five to six 
inches deep, rows three 
feet apart, plants four 
inches apart in row. 


©&Broad Windsor.— 


) BEANS 2 


Golden-Podded or 
Waz Varieties 


The Three Favorite Varicties 
For Market Gardeners. 


ALL RUST-PROOF 


HORTICULTURAL WAX.—The lIarg- 
est dwarf wax bean, enormously pro- Bin. Mean 
ductive, vine strong and robust, bearing the = Et best ee cae 
pods well up from the ground, and being thus Poca ae \ JO cts. 5 
protected with large foliage will not spot. VALENTINE Wax. pt. 20 cts.; qt. 30c. 
In length they are about six inches; color, clear, waxy yellow, 
stringless, of delicious flavor. The dry bean is large, oval, not very 
thick, nearly covered with splashes. Bright red. 

Crop a Failure. 


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WARDWELL’S KIDNEY WAX.— The popular Market Bean. — 
(see cut). The vines are very large, strong growing and vigorous, 
yielding a large crop of long, nearly straight, wax-like pods. The 
dry beans are large, kidney-shaped, white, with dark markings 
about the eye. Market gardeners find this a profitable variety 
owing to the large size and handsome color of the pods. Pkt. 10 

by cts; pt. I5 cts.; qt-30 cts-; 2 qts. 50 cts.; 4 qts. 85 cts.; pk. $1.50, 

DAVIS KIDNEY WAX.—A favorite in Boston Market.— A new 
and distinct Kidney Wax variety. One of the main points of its 
superiority over other sorts is its extreme hardiness and excellent 
keeping qualities. The dry bean is white. Pkt. J0 cts.; pt. 15 B 

Y cts.; qt. 25 cts.; 2 qts. 45 cts.; 4 qts. 75 ctse; pk. $1.25. 


GOLDEN WAX.—The most tender of all the market sorts. 
This variety has long been the standard among the wax varieties for 
general use. Pods long, nearly straight, broad, flat, golden yellow, 

_very fleshy and wax-like. It is of the highest quality as a snap. 
Beans medium size, oval, white, more or less covered with shades of ¢ 
purplish red. Pkt. 10 cts.; pt. 15 cts»; qt- 30 cts.; 2 qts. 5005, 

f cts.; 4 qts. 85 cts.; pk. $1.50. ras 

Valentine Wax (see cut).— An improved extra early Valentine bean 
with round wax pods, and is without exception the earliest wax bean, 
being even earlier than Refugee Wax. Pkt. 10 cts.; pt. 20 cts.; z ea 
qt. 30 cts.; 2 qts. 50 cts.; 4 qts. 85 cts.; pk. $1.50. WarpweLi’s Kipney Wax. 


Beans, if by mail, add 8 cents per pint, 15 cents per quart for postage: 


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LIMA 


i qt. wiil plant 
100 ft. of drill. 
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Dreer’s Bush Lima (see cut).—It is a true bush variety of 
Dreer’s Improved Lima, possessing all the good qualities of 
that well-known sort, which has long been admitted the best 
in quality of the Pole Limas. It is of true bushy habit, grow- 
ing vigorously from one and a half to two feet high, showing 
no disposition whatever to run, and produces pods in great 
abundance — no poles or stakes being required. The beans 
grow close together, three, four, and sometimes five in a pod, 
and are very thick and succulent, ripening fully ten days 
earlier than any of the Pole Limas. Pkt. J0 cts.; pt. 20 cts.; 
qt. 30 cts.; 2 qts. 55 cts.; 4 qts. $1.00; pk. $1.85. 


Henderson’s Bush Lima. — The most valuable characteristic of 
this Bush Lima is its extreme earliness, as it comes in fronr 
two or three weeks ahead of any of the other climbing or 
Bush Limas; is enormously productive, bearing continuously 
throughout the summer until killed by the frost. Its greatest 
merit lies in the fact that it is a true bush variety. Pkt. 
10 cts.; pt. 20 cts.; qt. 25 cts.; 2 qts. 45 cts.; 4 qts. 85 cts.¢ 
pk. $1.60. 


Burpee Bush Lima (see cut).—The bushes grow eighteen to 
twenty inches high, of stout growth and always erect, yet 
branching vigorously. A prolific bearer and a sure cropper, 
yielding handsome large pods, well filled with very large beans. 
which are identical in size and luscious flayor to the well- 
known large pole Limas. Pkt. 10 cts.; pt. 20 cts.; qt. 
30 ctse; 2 qts. 55 cts»; 4 qts. $1.00; pk. $1.85. 


Burree’s Busu Lima. 


One quart will 
plant 100 hills. 


LIMA BEANS vakietices 


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Sieva, or Small Lima. — Resembles the Large 
Lima, is earlier, more hardy, and sure to 
produce a good crop. Beans are smal- 


Pkt. 10 cts-; pt. 15 cts.; 
qt- 30 cts.; 2. qts. 
55 cts.; 4 qts. 
$3.00; pk. 
$3.75. 


Bliss’s Extra 
Early Lima 
(Early Jersey). 
From ten to fif- 
teen days earlier 
than any other Pole 
Lima. It is of the same 
size and general appearance 
as the ordinary variety, re- 
markably productive, and of ex- 
tra fine quality. ‘Those residing in 
districts where the season is too short 
to produce the later sorts will be enabled 
to indulge in this luxury. Pkt. J0 cts.; 
pt. 15 cts.; qt. 30 cts»; 2 gts. 55 cts»; 4 qts. 

F $3.00; pk. $5.75. 


Siebert’s Early Lima.—One of the earliest of the large 
Limas; the pods being peculiarly thin and flexible, are more 
easil) opened and shelled than other beans. When in condition 
for use they are larger than any other early variety. Vines are 
hardy and very productive. Pkt. J0 cts.; pt. 20 cts.; qt. 35 
cts.; 2 qts. 55 cts.; 4 qts. $1.00; pk. $1.75. 


ler, but of the same color. . 


V King of the Garden Lima. —Itjs claimed to be larger, stronger 
growing, more productive, and with larger pods and beans than 
the large White Lima. It is a favorite with market gardeners 
on account of its large pods. If two vines are left to grow on a 
pole it will come into bearing sooner, and will make larger pods. 
Pkt. J0 cts.; pt. 20 cts.; qt. 30 cts»; 2 qts. 55 cts.; 4 qts. 
$1.00; pk. $1.85. 


YDreer’s Imp. Lima. — The distinctive improvements are its re- 
markable productiveness, delicious flavor, and the forming of 
the beans so closely in the pod. Vines vigorous and produe- 
| tive, with pointed leaves and white blossoms. Pods short, 
broad, straight. Bean medium size, broad and much thicker 
than the Large Lima. Pkt. J0 cts.; pt. 20 cts.; qt. 30 cts.; 2 
qts. 55 cts.; 4 qts. $1.00; pk. $1.85. 


} Large White Lima. — With nearly every one, the seeds, either 
green or ripe, of this variety, are considered the most tender 
and delicious of all the bean family. Vines growing tall, 
vigorous, but slender. Leaves medium size, smooth, light 
green. Blossoms small, white. Pods borne io cluster, long, 
broad, very thin, dark green. Beans large, kidney shaped, 
yy greenish white, flat. Pkt. 10 cts.; pt. 20 cts.; 
qt. 30 cts.; 2 qts. 55 cts: 4 qts. $1.00; 

ze pk. $1.85. 


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| Kine 
| OF THE GARDEN. 


Beans, if by mail, add 8 cents per pint, 15 cents per quart for postage. 


tf \ x pre 2 5; 7 
Se SS oe 
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. One quart will plant about 100 hills. 


WORCESTER POLE BEAN 
The Best Pole Bean in Cultivation for Market Gardeners, 
ve IRCESTER POLE (see cut). — 


Originated in Worcester, Mass., 
where it was grown for several 
years by one of the leading 
market gardeners there, and he 
has always been able to com- 
mand twenty-five and fifty 
cents per bushel more than 
others for their beans. Very 
early and remarkably produc- 
tive. A vigorous grower. 
Pods very large, exceedingly 
bright carmine and hang in 
clusters. As a shell bean’ un- 
equalled for tenderness and 
delicious flavor. 
pt. 20 cts.; qt. 30 cts.; 2 qts. 
55 cts.; 4 qts. $1.00; pk. 
$1.75. 


“ARLINGTON RED CRANBERRY. 
—The Market Gardener’s 
Favorite, always tender and 
crisp.— The best green pod 
string or snap bean we know of. 
Used largely by market garden- 
ers. It is early and of excellent 
quality, one of the best snap 
beans. The green pods retain 
their tenderness long after the 
beans have attained a large 
size. Bean when ripe is a 
beautiful bright red color, large 
size and of the finest flavor 
either green or dry. Pkt. 10 
cts.; pt. 15 cts. qt. 30 cts.; 2 
ts. 2 cts. 3 4 qts. $1.00; pk. 
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VBROCKTON POLE. A popu- 
& lar Bean in this market. 
/ This bears the same relation 
to the Horticultural Pole that 
the Goddard does to the 
Dwarf Horticultural, being 
stronger growing, more vigor- 
ous, and productive. Pods five 
to six inches long, broad, much 
curved, and as they mature, 
becoming splashed with bright 
crimson, giving them a very 
attractive appearance. Dry beans large, kidney-shaped, 
chocolate-brown, splashed with dark purple. Pkt. JO cts.; 
pt. J5 cts.; qt. 25 cts.; 2 qts. 45 cts.; 4 qts. 85 cts.; pk. 
- $1.50. 


Horticultural or Speckled Cranberry. — An old and popular 
variety. Vines vigorous. Pods medium broad, and pale 
green, streaked with bright red, and of the highest quality. 
Pkt. 30 cts.; pt. {5 cts.; qt. 25 cts.; 2 qts. 45 cts.; 4 qts. 
85 cts.; pk. $1.50. 


Early Golden Cluster (see cut). — One of the earliest wax pole 
beans, commencing to bear ten days after the Dwarf Golden 
Wax. Vines large, strong, vigorous. Pods six to eight 
inches long, borne in clusters, each containing from three to 
six pods, very thick and fleshy, color bright golden-yellow. 
Of the very best quality, and staying in condition for use a 
long time. Pkt. 10 cts.; pt. 15 cts.; qt. 30 cts.¢ 2 qts. 55 
cts. 4 qts. $4.00; pk. $1.75. 


Worcester PoLe BEAN. 


RAW SON &,CC 


BEmyONctc: lee $3.75. 


indian Chief, or Tall Black Wax. 


rai French. — An 


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Old Homestead 
(Imp. Kentucky 
Wonder).—In 
our trial grounds, 
we find this: about 
ten days earlier 
than any other 
green sort. It is 
enormously pro- 
ductive, the pods 
hanging in great 
clusters from top 
to bottom of pole. 
It is entirely 
stringless, and the 
pods are a silvery- 
green color. The 
pods, though 
large, cook tender 

- and melting. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; pt. 
$5 cts.; qt. 30 
cts; 2 qts. 55 
cts.; 4 qts. 54.005 


No 
Lazy Wife’s Pole cM 
Bean.— One of 
the largest Green- 
Podded Pole Beans. Pods grow from four to six inches long, 
stringless, and of rich flavor when cooked. Beans are white 
and excellent as shell bean for winter use. Pkt. 10 c.; pt. 


20 c.; qt. 35.3; 2 qts. 60 c.; 4 qts. $1.10; pk. $2.00. 


Vines large, with rough 
leaves and light purple blossoms. Pods short, broad, flat, 
fleshy, white, very wax-like, and of superior quality as snaps, 
remaining in suitable condition longer than most varieties. 
Beans indigo-blue, medium size, oblong, shortened abruptly 
at the ends. Pkt. 10 cts.; pt. 15 cts»; qt. 30 cts»; 2 qts. 


be 55 cts; 4 gts. $1.00; pk. $5.75. 


Dutch Case-Knife. — arly, productive, and excellent, whether 
used green or dry. Pods yery long, flat, irregular, green, but 
becoming cream white. Beans broad, kidney-shape; flat, clear 
white. Pkt. J0 cts.; pt. 15 cts.; qt. 25 cts.; 2 qts. 45 cts.; 
4 qts. 80 cts.; pk. $3.50. 


BRUSSELS SPROUTS. 


CULTURE.—The _ seeds 
should be sown in March or 
April in the hot-bed, or in 
the open ground when the 
weather permits. When the 
plants are three inches or so 
high they should be trans- 
planted, and cultivated the 
same as cabbages or cauli- 
flowers. The early ones will 
be ready for the table in 
September; the late ones, for 
winter use, should be har- 
vested before cold weather, 
and stored the same as Wao 
The 


One ounce will sow a bed of forty square 
feet, and produce about 3,000 plants. 


bages or cauliflowers. 
small heads which grow along 
the stem are the eatable parts 
of this vegetable, and, when 
boiled like cabbage, or stewed 
with cream, like cauliflower, 
are very tender and delicious, 
The sprouts are much im- 
proved by a moderate frost. 


Improved Dwarf (see cut), 
— A new variety of excel- 
lent quality. Pkt. 5 cts.; 
oz. 20 cts.; 4 Ib. 60 cts. 


im- 
proved strain of excellent 
flavor. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 
20 cts; 4 Ib. 60 cts. 


BrussE_s Sprovuts. 


Beans, if by mail, add 8 cents per pint, 15 cents per quart for postage. 


20 


BEETS 


CROSBY'S soil best “suited to 
IMPROVED 


One ounce 
will sow fifty 
feet of drill; 
six to eight 
Ibs. to an acre 


EGYPTIAN 


the beet is a deep, 
light, and rich sandy 
loam. For early beets 
seed should be sown 
about the middle of 
April, or as soon as 
the ground isin good 
working condition, 
in drills twelve to 
fourteen inches 
apart, and thinned to 
three or four inches 
apart in the drilis. 
For winter crops the 
first of July is the 
right time. Cover 
Lfze inch deep. i 
CROSBY’S IM- 
PROVED EGYP- 
TIAN (see cut). — 
This variety, well 
known by our Ar- 
lington gardeners, 
is the result of re- 
peated and careful 
selection for a series of years by the late Mr. Josiah Crosby, 
of Arlington, Mass., 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 thicker and smoother, or 
evener in growth, but better in quality than the older sort. 
It is also equally early. Arlington Grown Seed, Pkt. 5 cts.; 
oz. 10 cts.; 2 oz. 15 cts.3 % Ib. 30 cts.; Ib. $1.00. New 
England Grown, Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 10c.; 4 1b. 20 c.; Ib. 60 c. 


" for growing in 
first early in 


The finest Beet 
Greenhouse, or 
open ground. 


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BOSTON MARKET. The Largest Extra Early Blood Tur- 
nip Beet Grown. — The continued trials of market gardeners 
with this strain have proven it worthy of the place it has 
taken, first in earliness, first in size, first in quality. It is a 
true blood turnip-rooted beet, runs uniform in shape with a 
small.tap root. It is large size and somewhat thicker than 
the other extra early beets, very fine grained, medium size 
top. Arlington Grown Seed, Pkt. 5cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 2 oz. 
15 cts; 4 Ib. 25 cts.; Ib. 75 cts. 


“ RAWSON’S ARLINGTON FAVORITE. The Market Gar- 
dener’s Favorite as second early.— An improved sort, 
which for form, flavor, deep red color of the flesh, small foli- 
age, and general adaptation for market garden cultivation can- 
not be excelled, if equalled, by any other variety. Pkt. 5 cts.; 
oz. 0 cts.; 20z- J5cts.; 74 Ib. 25 cts.; Ib. 60 cts. 


"EDMAND’S TURNIP BEET. The Best Beet for late planting 
(see cut). — This is the most thor- 
oughly fixed and uniform in type. 
The flesh is deep blood red in color, 
and exceedingly sweet and tender 
in quality. It is round and 
smooth in shape; and of good mar- 
ketsize. It grows a small top, and 
but a single tap root, which fact 
commends itself to the gardener’s 
attention who grows beets for 
bunching purposes. Pkt. 5 cts.; 
0z.30 cts.; 2 oz. J5 cts; 4 Ib. 
‘20 cts.; Ib. 60 cts. 


Detroit Dark Red. — Its small tops, 
early maturing, and the splendid 
shape and color of the roots, make 
it popular with every one who 
plants it. Roots globular; color 
of skin dark blood red; very crisp, 
tender and sweet, and remaining 
so fora long time. Pkt. 5 cts.; 
oz. J0 cts»; 2 oz 35 ctse3 4 Ib. 
20 cts.; Ib. 60 cts. 


EDMAND’S 
Turnie Beet. 


All seeds listed on this page at single pound price and less delivered free at prices quoted. 


Swiss Chard, 
or Silver 
(see cut).— 4 
This issome- 
times called 
“Sea Kale 
Beet,” and 
is cultivated 
for its leaf 
stalks, which 
are served up 
like aspara- 
gus or spin- 
ach. Pkt. 5 
ctse; oz. 10 
cts.; % Ib. 
20 cts.; Ib. 
60 cts. 


BEETS. 


Pkt. 5 c.3 oz. 10 c.3 2 oz. 15 c.3 & Ib. 20 c.; Ib. 50 c. 


New Eclipse Beet. —Its small, fine tops, extreme earliness, and 
heavy cropping qualities will recommend it to all market gar- 
deners. } 

Dewing’s Improved Turnip.—Of fine form and flavor, and good 

~ color, although not so dark red as some; a desirable variety. 
astian’s Early Turnip.—The largest 
turnip beet, tender and sugary, but 
wis of lighter color than other varieties. 


Swiss CHArp, or Sityer Beer. 


The following well-known varieties at uniform price. 


Dark Red Egyptian. — Early, very 
yy deep red, tender, and delicious. 
Smooth, Long, Dark-Blood.— This 


grows to a good size, half out of the 
ground, with few or no side roots; 
flesh dark blood-red ; keeps well. 
Early Yellow Turnip. — Flesh yellow, 
very tender and sweet. 


“MANGEL-WURZEL AND SUGAR BEET. 


Six pounds of seed will sow one acre. 


These are largely grown for feeding 
stock, especially valuable during the win- 
ter for feeding in connection with grain 
and dry forage. 


CULTURE.—Sow in drills about two 
feet apart, thin out to nine to twelve 
inches inthe row. The long varieties are 
best suited toa deep soil, and the globe 
sorts succeed better than the long sorts 
on sandy soil. 


MANGELS. At a uniform price of 


Oz. 5 cts.; 4% Ib. 15 cts.; Ib. 40 cts.; 
5 Ibs. $1.75; 10 lbs. $3.00. 


Golden Tankard. 
nutritious varieties in cultivation, 
flesh deep yellow, very productive. 

Mammoth Long Red (see cut). — Produces 

roots of mammoth size, very regular, and 
with a small top. 

*Red Globe. — Differing from Yellow Globe 

only in color, 

| Kinver Yellow Globe. — Possesses distinct- 

ive features in size, shape, and color. Its 
skin is a bright orange tint. It is of superb 
quality and an enormous cropper. 

“Lane’s Improved Imperial Sugar. — An 

improved variety of the French Sugar Beet, 
| hardier, more productive, and containing 

a greater percentage of sugar than the 

| ordinary variety. 

Weaghesls ot ’s Improved Imperial Sugar. — 

An improved variety from France, said to 
afford the largest percentage of sugar of MAmmMorH Lone 

! any known variety. 


One ounce will produce about 
2,000 plants. 


4 


AD Aa ra : 
GROWING ON OUR 


ARLINGTON Farm. 


One-quarter pound of seed in beds 
will produce plants for one acre. 


CABBAGE 


CULTURE. —For early use sow in hot-bed about February 15th, covering the seed one-half inch. The plants will be large enough to 
transplant about March 10th, then put them into cold frames three and one-half inches apart each way. As soon as they get a good start remove 
the glass part of the day in order to harden them for the open ground, By April 10th the glass should be removed, and by April 20th will be 
ready to plant inthe open ground. For late sowing from the first to the twentieth of June in the field or in beds so as to transplant, cover 
three-quarters inch deep, as the soil is drier than earlier in the season. Set the plants about twenty-four inches apart, and the rows three and 
one-half feet. The plants are subject to attacks of the cabbage-fly, which destroys them as fast as they appear above ground. To preserve the 


plants sprinkle them with air-slacked lime, plaster, slug-shot, or tobacco dust early in the morning while the plants are wet with dew. 


EXTRA EARLY VARIETIES (all pointed heads). 


4, 
RAWSON’S VOLUNTEER. — Where extreme earliness is the 
greatest consideration, we recommend this variety, as it is 
ready for mar- 
ket or table use 
in about seven- 
ty-five or eighty 
days from sow- 
ing the seed. It 
is the earliest 
variety grown, 
but does not 
have as hard a 
head as the later 
varieties. It re- 
sembles the 
Early Etampes. 
The leaves grow 
compactly to- 
gether, so that it 
can be planted 
very closely. 
Pkt. 5 cts.; % 
oz 35 cts.3 02. 
25 cts.; 20z. 45 
Cae Ibe bce 


4 

{ Early Etampes. — Excepting only Rawson’s Volunteer, this is 
earlier than’ any other cabbage. The heads are oblong, 
rounded at the top, very solid and firm, while it seldom fails 
to head. Heads of medium size and of fine quality. Unless 
extreme earliness is wanted, we recommend this for the best 
cabbage for early markets. Pkt. 5 ctse; %0z. 15 cts} OZ 
20 cts.; 2 oz. 35 cts.; 14 Ib. 50 cts. 


Barly Winnigstadt. —For general use this is one of the best 
early market varieties, as it is a sure header. It seems to 
suffer less from the cabbage worm than other sorts. Heads 
are regular, conical, very hard, and agood keeper. Pkt. 5 cts. ; 
% oz» 35 ctse3 oz 20 cts-; 2 oz. 35 cts.3 4 Ib. 50 cts. 


' Early Jersey Wakefield. — While this sort is not so early as the 
two previous varieties, it will be found to be the very best 
conical headed sort to come in immediately after them. Heads 
are very compact, of medium size, conical and a sure header. 
We have selected our stock with the greatest of care, and 
believe it second to none. Pkt. 5 ctse; % oz. 20 cts.3 oz. 

30 cts.; 2 0z. 50 cts.; 4 Ib. 85 cts. 

CHARLESTON WAKEFIELD. — Selected stocks. Resembles 
the Early Jersey Wakefield in every way except size and it is 
much larger, very uniform in shape, and more desirable for the 
Market Gardener. Pkt. 5 cts»; % oz. 20 cts.; 0z- 30 cts.; 
2 0z- 50 cts.; 14 Ib. 85 cts. 


Cabbage seed delivered free at prices quoted. 


‘ Bi STONE 
A B B AG E SECOND EARLY VARIETIES 
BZ (All round flat heads) 


ws Y EARLY SPRING. The Best Extra Early Flat Head Cabbage Grown (see cut).— A 

round, flat-headed, extra early, coming in with the Wakefield and yielding one-third 
more than other extra early; every head as uniform as if moulded, and remarkably solid 
even when young; few and small ‘outside leaves. It is the first early flat cabbage. Pkt. 
10 cts.; % oz. 25 cts; oz. 40 cts.; 2 oz. 75ctse3 1% Ib. $1.25. 


tRAWSON’S EARLY SUMMER. Selected and Seed grown at Arlington (see cut). — 
A very fine selected stock of Be Early Summer, coming nearly a week earlier. Forms 
large, solid, round, flattened, 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 to- 
gether, 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 Sum- 
mer variety. Pkt. 10 cts.; 34 oz. 
20 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; 2 oz. 50 cts.; ; 
% tb. $3.00. : 


Earty Sprine. 


V/ 


FOTTLER’S BRUNSWICK. 
The Best for Early Fall Use. 
Selected Stock (see cut). — This 
is one of the best second early 
Drumhead sorts in cultivation by 
market gardeners in the vicinity of 
Boston. It is considered second to 
none. Plants have very shortstems 
and large leaves, which start from 


the stem horizontally, but tum Henderson’s Early )Sammen on ‘ 
upyyerd beyond Lue Cai wage good second early cabbage maturing 
utvery compact. Headilarge, very about ten days after the Early Jersey | 


flat. compact, and solid, and of 
fine quality. In growing the seed 
of this variety we have been very 
particular in having seed saved * 
from only the short-stemmed ones. 2 
Market gardeners will find ourstock 
very true. Pkt. 5 c.3 %0z. J5c.; : See 
oz. 25c.; 2 0z.45c.3 % 1b. 75c. ; Rawson’s Earty Seas second early sorts, quality excellent, 

\ : ‘ A Sersteal. heads are remarkably solid, deep, flat, 

Early Flat Dutch. — An excellent second early variety, and very uniform in size, has very fine * 
a sure header, the heads weighing from ten to twelve “outside leaves and of com- 
pounds. Valuable for, forcing or general crop. Pkt. 5 pact growth; may be planted 
c.3 % oz 35.3 oz 20 c.3 2 0z- 35 c.3 % Ib. 50 c. as close as the Wakefield 

AH Seasons (see cut). — A greatly improved strain of the sorts. Pkt. 5 cts.; 3% oz. 

Y Early Flat Dutch. The heads being large and also thick 15 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 2 oz. 
through, make it a most excellent variety, either for 35 c.3 \& Ib. 50 cts. 
extreme early, for fall, or for spring marketing. In qual- : 
ity no Drumhead Cabbage can surpass it; while in sweet- 
ness, tenderness and richness of flavor it is very superior, 
ranking equal to the Oxheart class. Pkt. 5 ctse; 34 oz 
15 cts.; oz. 20 cts.;2 oz. 35 cts.; 4 Ib. 50 cts. 

V Succession. — An excellent second early round head vari- 
ety, similar to the All Seasons and about ten days later 
than the Early Summer. Pkt. 5 cts.; 4 oz. 20 cts.3 
oz. 30 cts.; 2 oz. 50 cts.; 4 Ib. 85 cts. 

Flat Dutch type, producing large, 
round, inlined heads, and is remarkable for its cer 
tainty to head. ‘They are quite uniform in size, very 
hard, firnt and fine texture; ordinarily weigh from ten : 
to fifteen pounds each. A good keeper. Pkt. 5 cts.; A ASSARONR® 
¥% oz 35 ctse; oz. 20 cts.; 2 oz. 35 cts.; 14 Ib. 50 cts. 


RED CABBAGE 


Large Red Drumbhead (extra selected). — Although many so- called new varieties have 
been introduced, there is none, we believe, superior to our strain of Large Red Drumhead. ¥ 


Wherever tried it has given universal satisfaction. Heads are large, round, very solid, and 
of a deep-ved color. Ninety-five per cent. will form extra fine he ads. Excellent for pick- 


ling. Pkt. 5 ctse; 34 oz. 15 ctse3 oz 25 cts-; 2 0z. 45 cts.3 4 Ib. 75 cts. 


" Mammoth Rock Red. —Is the largest Red Cabbage known. The heads are always of a 
deep red color inside as well as outside, and extremely solid; average weight about ten 


pounds. Pkt. 5 cts.; % oz. ‘a cts.: oz. 25cts.; 2 0z- 45 cts.; 4 Ib. 75 cts. 


\. Early Blood- and more compact, and shorter-stemmed than 
the above. Head is sm: lle or, ne sacl recuae very hard, is of exceedingly deep color, and one 
of the best keepers. Pkt. 5ctse; 4 oz J5cts.3 oz 20 cts.3 2 oz. 35ctse; 4 Ib. 50 cts. 


Gabbage Seed delivered free at prices quoted. 


Wakefield. Head medium size, solid, / 
flattest, with short outside leaves of { 
good quality. Pkt. 5 cts.; % oz. 

15 cts.3-0z. 25 cts.; 2 oz 45 cts.3 

14 Ib. 85 cts. 


/ All Head. 


SUCCESS in 
MARKET 
GARDENING. 
By W. W. Rawson. 


Written by a Market 
Gardener for Market Gar- 
deners. Treats on the sub- 
ject from preparing soil, 
selection and planting the 
seed, harvesting and mar- 
keting the crop. 


Price, $1.00. 


L 


Forrier’s BrRuNSWICK. 


«« Warren’s Stone Mason. — Similar to above. Pkt. 15 ctse3 % 


EMPEROR. The Best for Shipping. 


fi, \& Ib. 75 cts. 
YW Autumn King, or World Beater. — The heads are very solid 


Y Premium Flat Dutch. 


» Marblehead Mammoth. 


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CEOS oW.W. RAWS ON &.C 


ABBAGE | ‘s:cus* 


RAWSON’S STONE MASON DRUMHEAD. The Market 
Gardener’s Favorite. Unequalled for Storing in Winter. 
Arlington Grown Seed. — One of the very best fora main 
crop, and is unequalled for storing in winter. Market gar- 
deners in the vicinity of Boston grow this variety entirely for 
late fall and winter use. Plants medium size, with only a 
moderate number of leaves. Heads large, round, or slightly 
flattened, very solid, crisp and tender, exceedingly fine flavor. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; %4 oz. 20 cts.; oz. 30 cts-; 2 oz. 50 cts»; 4 Ib. 
$1.00; 1b. $3.50. 


oz. J5 cts.; J oz. 25 cts.; 4 Ib. 75 cts.; ib. $2.50. 

Also known as Danish 
Ball Head, Holland and Dutch Winter. {s remarkable for its 
hard heading qualities, which make it without any doubt the 

‘best shipper and keeper of any. The head when trimmed for 
market is full one-fourth heavier than that of any other variety 
of similar size. It does not grow quite as large as some of the 
other varieties. Pkt. 5 cts.; % oz 15 cts. oz. 25 cts.; 


2 oz. 45 cts.; 4 Ib. 75 cts. 
upton. — A winter variety of excellent quality and distinct char- 


acter, earlier than the Flat Dutch, a good grower and fine 
keeper. Pkt. 5 ctse; 1% 0z- 35 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 2 oz. 45 cts.; 


and exceedingly large. The outer 
leaves are few, and, owing to this 
fact, it is claimed that it will 
produce a greater weight per acre. 
Pkt. 5.3 % oz. 15c.; 02. 25; 
207-45 c.3 % Ib. 75 c. 

AS a variety 
for the winter market this is one of 
the best. Heads large, round, solid, 
broad, and flat on the top. Pkt. 
5 cts.3 oz. 15 cts.; 4 Ib. 40 cts. 
The largest 
variety of Drumhead. Needs to be 
set about four feet apart each way. 
Often grows to weigh sixty pounds 
per head. Not considered the most 
profitable sort. Pkt. 5 cts.; 4 oz. 
15 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 2 oz. 35 cts.; 
\% tb. 50 cts. 


SAVOY CABBAGE. 
“GLOBE CURLED SAVOY 
(extra market stock). The 
popular curled Savoy 
Cabbage (see cut). — Excel- 
lent quality, a sure header, 
the whole of it being very 
tender and pleasantly fla- 
vored. Leaves wrinkled and 
dark green. It is very hardy, 
and improyed by frost. As 
this isone of our specialties, 
we have been very particular 
in saying the heads for seed. 
Having personally selected 
them all and grown the entire 
crop onour Arlington farm, 
we consider our stock second 
a to none. Pkt. 10 cts. x Ye OZ 
= 20 cts.; 0z- 30 cts.; 20z. 50 
Rawson’s Giope CurLep Savoy. tse: % 6. $3.00; 1b. $3,506 
~“Drumhead Savoy (cross of Drumhead and Globe Savoy). 
A large headed Savoy Cabbage, very tender and fine flavored. 
A good winter variety. Pkt. 5 cts»; 12 oz 35 cts.; oz 25 

cts.; 2 0z. 45 cts.; Ib. 4 75 cts. 


English Curled Savoy (for greens). 
greens. Oz, 30 cts.; Ib. 75 cts. 


CHER VIL. One ounce will sow about 100 feet of drill. 


CULTURBE.— Sow either in autumn or spring,in drills half an inch 
deep and about cne foot apart, covering the seeds to the depth of half 
an inch. When the plants are large enough thin out to about eight 
jmches apart. Keep free from weeds, and in very dry weather water 


Used for early spring 


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Curled. — An aromatic sweet herb, in appearance like parsley, 
largely used in soups and salads. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 


\% Ib. 60 cts. 
CHICORY. One ounce will sow a bed of four square yards. 


CULTURE.—Sow in spring, in drills half an inch deep, in good, 
mellow soil; and the after culture is the same as recommended for 


rrots. 
i arvelpnoted: or Coffee.—The leaves, when blanched, are 
esteemed as an excellent salad. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz 10 cts; 


Larce RED DRUMHEAD. \% Ib. 30 cts. 
We deliver free at prices quoted all seeds listed on this page: 


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AULIFLOWER 


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One ounce will produce about 2,000 plants. 


CULTURE.—With a deep, rich soil, and an abundance of moisture, 
which indry seasons must be applied artificially, cauliflowers can be 
grown well. The cultivation is similar to that of the cabbage. For 
early full crops, sow in May, and transplant in June, in rows four feet 
apart, setting the plants two feet apart inthe row. Water frequently 
if the ground bedry. Frequent hoeing and a liberal supply of rich 
liquid manure, to keep up acontinuous and rapid growth, will produce 
splendid heads of the most delicate flavor. It facilitates blanching, 
if the leaves are gathered loosely together, and tied over the top of the 
head to protect from the sun. Cut before the flowers begin to open. 
Sow as late as June 20, for late crops, in beds or in hills, covering one- 
half inch deep. 


v RAWSON’S SELECTED EXTRA EARLY DWARF ERFURT. 
Especially Selected for the Market Gardener. — The 
Erfurt has for years been a leading variety for main crop with 
Market Gardeners. We have given special attention to the 
growing of the Cauliflower and the varieties best suited for the 
Market. We grow at our Arlington Farm every year five 
acres of this variety. Plants are compact with few narrow 
upright leaves, making it especially valuable for close planting 
and large yields. Heads extra large size, pure white, average 
eight to nine inches in diameter. Pkt. 25 cts.; 4% oz. $3.00; 
2 02+ $3.50; oz. $2.75; % Ib. $10.00. 


Rawson’s Sea Foam. 


RAWSON’S SEA=-FOAM 


| For Earliness, Attractive Appearance, 


,Superb Quality, Rawson’s Sea-foam is Unsurpassed. 


"RA WSON’S SEA-FOAM. — It is of a dwarf and compact habit, 
with large, firm and beautifully formed heads. Very attrac- 
tive in appearance, and unsurpassed in quality. Is absolutely 
certain to head when the conditions are right and form the 
nearest to a snow white head of any cauliflower, and for fore- 
ing, it Surpasses any variety we know of. In consequence of 
its dwarf habit it can be planted more closely than other varie- 
ties, thereby producing a much larger yield per acre than other 
varieties. We recommend it with the greatest of confidence 
to all cultivators of this popular vegetable. Pkt. 25 cts.: 


*% oz. $1.00; 14 oz. $1.75; oz. $3.00; 3% Ib. $12.00. 


Henderson Early Snowball. — An extremely early dwarf va- 
riety, producing magnificent white heads of the finest quality. 
Its dwarf habit and short outside leaves allow it to be planted 
as close as eighteen or twenty inches apart each way. Excel- 
lent for family use and for market. Pkt. 25 cts; 4% oze 

? $1.00; % oz. $5.50; oz. $2.75; 14 Ib. $10.00. 

“Algiers. 
New York market. 
4 Ib. $2.25. 

VEarly Paris. — An early sort; head rather large, white and com- 
pact. Pkt.J0 cts»; %0z.50 cts-; oz. 75 ctse; 34 Ib. $2.25. 


Pkt. 10 cts.; 32 oz. 50 cts.; oz. 75 ctse¢ 


4 allow drills. 


Upland Cress. 


‘ 


Water CREss. 


CRESS, OR PEPPERGRASS 


CULTURE. — Extensively used as a small salad. Sow early in spring, very thickly in 
The sowing should be repeated at short intervals, as it soon runs to seed. 

A most valuable and important acquisition. 
thriving on any soil, wet or dry. 
and grows rapidly, so that in a few days it is ready to use. 


ning water, near springs which are not severely frozen in winter. 


oz. 35 cts.; 4 Ib. $5.00. 


One ounce will sow sixteen 
Square feet. 


It isa hardy perennial, 
In early spring it is the first to make its appearance, 
It is weeks ahead of any 


< other plant. The young and tender leaves can be eaten raw or as a salad. Pkt, 
nS 10 ctse; 4% oz. 35 cts.; 34 oz. 60 cts.; oz. $5.00. 
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= Extra Curled.— Fine flayor. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz- J0 ctse; 34 Ib. 20 cts.; Ib. 65 cts. 
— Water Cress (see cut). — The plant is cultivated by sowing the seeds by the side of run- 


Pkt. 10 cts.; 


All seeds listed on this page are delivered free, at prices quoted. 


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One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. Three to four pounds required for one acre. 


CULTURE. — Carrots require avery finely pulverized soil to grow them to perfection. A good light, 
and well-enriched sandy loam is the best for thiscrop. For field culture, sow in drills, three to three 
and one-half feet apart,soas tocultivate by horse. Market gardeners sow in drills, about eighteen 
inches apart, and cultivate by hand. For early crops cover one-half an inch deep, and thin to six 
inches apart inthe rows. For late, cover three-fourths of an inch deep, and thin to four inches. 


IMPROVED DANVERS HALF-LONG. The Best for General Crop. Will Yield the 
most PerAcre. The most Profitable for MARKET GARDENERS (stump root) (see cut). 
— 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 ormaccount of its great productiveness and adaptability to all classes ofsoils. Tops 
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 to none. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. JOcts.; 4 Ib. 25 cts.; Ib. 75 cts. . 
4 Special Arlington Strain. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 4 Ib. 75 cts.; 1b. $2.00. 


EARLY SCARLET HORN. Excellent for Early Forcing (stump root) (see cut). — This 
is the earliest carrot that is of any use to market gardeners, and used mostly for forcing. 
Is very fine grained and agreeably flavored. Excellent table carrot, and grows well in 
shallow soil, as it is a short-growing variety, with small top. The best early carrot for 
V market gardeners. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 4 Ib. 25 cts.; Ib. 75 cts. 
FRENCH FORCING (see cut). — The earliest forcing variety, root small, reddish orange, of 
¥ globular shape and excellent flavor. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 14 Ib. 30 cts.; Ib. $4.00, 
GUERANDE, OR OXHEART (see cut). — Tops small for the size of root. Specimens have 
been grown which were over seven inches across, but the usual diameter is from three to 
four inches. They are broad at top and terminate abruptly in a small tap root, and, by 
reason of their shape, very easily dug. Flesh bright orange, fine grained and sweet. This 
is a desirable variety on soils too hard and stiff for the longer growing sorts, as it is not over 
_ five or six inches long. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 74 Ib. 25 cts.; Ib. 75 cts. 
VIMP. LONG ORANGE (see cut). — This is an improvement on the old standard variety by 
careful selection. Roots are long, thickest near the crown, tapering regularly to a point ; 
color deep orange. It requires a deep soil. Pkt. 5 c.3 oz. J0c.3 \% Ib. 25 c.; Ib. 75 c. 


CHANTENAY, HALF-LONG. — Resembles the Nantes, with larger shoulders, medium early 
and heavy cropper; one of the best for market. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 ctse; % Ib. 25 cts.; 
Ib. 75 cts. . 


NANTES HALF-LONG (stump root).— Tops’ medium. Roots 


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yellow in centre, but with no distinct core, of fine quality. 
Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. J0 cts; 4 Ib. 25 cts.; Ib, 75 cts. 


parts, they are blanched in the same manner 
as celery, and used in soups or stews. Sow in April in drills 


EARLY HALF-LONG SCARLET (pointed root) (see cut). — | one inch deep, transplant when one year old in trenches three 
Excellent for early market or field culture on shallow ground. | feet apart, and one foot in row. ‘The roots remain from year 
Of medium size between the Early Horn and Long Orange. PF to year. 


Flesh bright scarlet, brittle, and fine flavor. Pkt. 5 cts.; Large Smooth.— The best variety. Pkt. J0 cts.; % oz, 20 


oz- 10 cts.; 4 Ib. 25 cts.; Ib. 75 cts. | ctse; 0z- 30 cts.; 14 Ib. $1.00. 
LARGE WHITE BELGIAN. — Grows one-third out of the 


td a, . .. 
re whi ; ‘ ; : 7] S S| as substitute for cabbage, more 
ground. Root pure white, green above ground, with small Col | BRDS Used as a su ge, 
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top. Flesh rather coarse : but the roots on light, rich ground especially in the South. 


A form of cab- 


grow to a large size, and are extensively grown for stock feed- bage bearing new leayes as the old ones are pulled off and used 
ing. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 ctse; 4 Ib. 25 cts.; Ib. 75 cts. | for greens. Pkt, 5 cts.;0z- $5 cts.; 4 Ib. 50 cts.; Ib. $4.50. 


All seeds listed on this page are delivered free, at prices quoted. 


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CULTURE. — Sow, for early use, in the field or hot-bed about April 10. If sown : 
much earlier it is liable to run to seed. Cover one-fourth of an inch deep, and firm the 
soil well after sowing. Moist land. and well enriched, is required for the best results. 


Make the rows six feet apart,and thin to ten or twelve inches apart in the row. If 
transplanting from the hot-bed, set the same. For early September use, bank about 
four weeks before wanted; two bankings are plenty for this season of the year. Make 
them about ten days apart. For late or Thanksgiving use, bank about October 1, —say 
the first banking the 10th, the second the 20th, the third banking (and it will be ripe at 
that time for keeping through the winter), November 1; put into pits, and cover with 
hay. One-half pound of seed is sufficient to sow an acre if planted in the field. Of 
gee much less will set an acre if the plants are started in the hot-bed. 
GIANT PASCAL. For Fall or Early Winter use the GIANT PASCAL is 
unexcelled. The most Profitable Celery for the MARKET GARDENER . 
(see cut). — This is a green-leaved variety developed from the Paris Golden, 
which has become so popular within the last few years. It partakes of the best 
qualities of that variety, but is somewhat larger and taller. It is of a fine, 
nutty flavor, being entirely free from any bitter taste. It grows about two feet 
high. The stalks are very broad, thick, and crisp. It bleaches with but slight 
earthing-up and very quickly. The heartis a golden yellow. It is an excellent 
v4 keeper. Pkt. 10 cts.; 34 oz. $5 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 2 oz. 45 cts; 1% Ib. 75 cts. 


PARIS GOLDEN YELLOW (Self Blanching). For Extreme Earliness, 
Beautiful Appearance, this Variety is Unexcelled. —It is the main early 
celery raised by market gardeners in the vicinity of Boston. The beautiful 
appearance of the plant, with its close habit, compact growth, and straight, 
vigorous, rich, golden-yellow stalks is what sells it. It is self-blanching to 
a very remarkable degree. Pkt. 50 cts.; % oz. 25 cts.3 0z- 40 ctse; 2 oz 

f 75 ctse3 4 Ib. $1.25. 

VBOSTON MARKET. For Quality is Superior to all Other Varieties. — 
For many years the most popular variety in Boston markets. It is unex- 
celled for its tenderness, crisp and succulent stems, and its peculiarly mild 
flavor. It forms a cluster of heads instead of a single large one, and must 
be blanched by earth. Pkt. 10 cts.; 34 oz. 25 cts.; oz. 40 cts»; 2 0z.75 cts. $ 


X% tb. $3.25. —— 
CELERIAC, or Turnip-Rooted Celery. 


One ounce will sow abed of nine square yards. 


Paris GOLDEN. 


V white Plume.— While we are aware 
that this variety has great merit as an 
early market sort, being as early as 
the Paris Golden, and requiring no 
more labor to blanch, and is also very 
attractive when fit for use, yet we do 
not think it compares favorably with 
Paris Golden, either in flayor or 
solidity. Plants light yellowish green, 
tips of leaves almost white. Pkt. 10 
cts»; 32 oz JS cts.3 oz 25 cts.3 2 
oz. 45 cts.; 4 Ib. 75 cts. 


¥ Pink Plume. — Similar to White Plume 
in character excepting color, which 
is a delicate shade of pink, presenting 
a beautiful appearance with the white 
and yellow. Pkt. 10c.; % oz. 15c.3 
G72 5C.5 ‘2eor. 45c.3) 4 1b. 75c. 


V/ Golden Dwarf, or Golden Heart.— A 
distinct variety of sturdy dwarf habit. 
It is solid, an excellent keeper, and of 
fine nutty flavor. Pkt.5c.; % oz. 15c.; 
oz. 25c.3 202z-45c.; 14 Ib. 75c. 


v New Giant Red. — Medium early, very 
compact growing, and of a light shade 
of pink. It is a sport of the Giant 
Pascal, and has all its good qualities, 
with ribs thicker and stiffer. Exceed- 
ingly good keeper. Pkt. J0 cts.; % 
oz- 35 cts; oz. 30 cts; 2 0z. 45 cts; 


% Ib. 75 cts. CORN SALAD, or FETTICUS., 


© Soup Celery for flavoring. Lb. 20 cts.; 


% Ib. 10 cts. 
CULTURE.— The seeds are thickly sown in September, 
CELERY AND ITS CULTIVATION. in shallow drills 44 of an inch deep. Keep the ground 


RoR WER MosON clear of weeds. At the north it requires protection dur- 

Teeivee fon Seed tesco aerice ing winter with a slight covering of straw. 
full Belene hos tomer and care for |'Corn Salad (Lamb’s Lettuce). —The well-known 
celery. Price 25 cents. __| common variety. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.3 14 Ib. 25c. CELERIAC. 


CULTURE. —Sow early in the spring in 
light, rich soil; transplant in May into beds, 
and water freely in dry weather. When 
the plants are nearly full grown, it is custo- 
mary to earth-up the bulbs to the height of 
four or five inches. In about a month they 
will be found sufficiently blanched for use. 
The roots, which will be ready in October, 
are used in soups. | 
Apple Shaped. — Of a very regular, al- 

most spherical shape, with a fine neck 

and small leaves. It may be planted 
very thickly, and will yield a heavy 
crop. Pkt. 5c.3; oz. 20c.; 4 Ib. 50c. 
Large Smooth Prague.— An improved 
form of turnip-rooted celery, producing 
large. smooth roots, which are almost 
round, and with very few side roots. 
Plants vigorous, with large, deep green 


foliage. Pkt.5c.3 0z-20ce;3 4 Ib. 50c. 


GIANT PASCAL. 


One ounce will sow twenty feet square. 


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SPECIAL NOTE.— This Season our Packets of Corn are all large size 
(20 small sizes made especially for mailing). 


Prices on all varieties of corn except otherwise stated. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
pt. 15c.; qt.25c.; 2 qts. 40 c.; 4 qts. 65.c.; pk. $1.00. 


EXTRA EARLY VARIETIES. 

CORY. The First Extra Early Variety for Market Gar- 
deners (see cut). — The Cory is, undoubtedly, the earliest of 
all, and the yery best extra early sweet corn, excepting only the 
Crosby in flavor, which has no superior. The ears are eight 
rowed, and medium size, with red cob. 

Cory White Cob. —Similar to the above, with white kernels. 

W CROSBY’S EXTRA EARLY SUGAR, or Boston Market 
(‘‘ Josiah Crosby Strain’’). For Quality the Crosby is 
Unexcelled (see cut).— This is still considered the standard of 
excellence in point of quality. The ears are rather short, aver- 
aging from twelve to sixteen rows. Rich, sugary flavor, very 
productive. It is without a rival for an extra early market 
variety, and one of the best for canning. Pkt. JO cts.; pt. 

vA 15 cts. qt. 25 cts.; 2 qts. 45 cts.; 4 qts. 75 cts.; pk. $1.25. 

MAMMOTH WHITE CORY. Nearly twice the size of Early 
Cory.— White cob with very large white grains of extra quality. 

bred Early Maine. — Medium size ear, white cob and kernel. 

First Crop. — One of the best extra early white cob variety. 

WKendal’s Early Giant.—FEars eight to ten inches in length, 

» kernels pure white, ripens in sixty days from planting. 

Early Crosby. — "ars larger than the ‘ Josiah Crosby strain” 
and more pointed. 

MEDIUM EARLY VARIETIES. 


POTTER’S EXCELSIOR, OR SQUANTUM.. The Richest 
Flavor of all the Medium Early Varieties. A Favorite 
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in the Market (see cut). —It ripens early, has large twelve- 
rowed ears and deep grains. It is remarkably sweet, sugary, | y 
and peculiarly succulent and tender. ¥ 

OORE’S EARLY CONCORD. The Market Gardener’s | 
Favorite for Second Early (see cut). Large, handsome, four- 4 
teen-rowed ears, very low on the stalk. It is of good quality, 
a large yielder, and excellent keeper. 


One quart will plant 200 hills. 
peck will plant one acre in hills. 


Perry’s Hybrid. 
Stabler’s Pedigree. 


Marblehead Mammoth. 
“Triumph. — Very early, large size, excellent flavor. 


Black Mexican. 


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Deep grains of extra fine quality popular:in 


the market. 
A large variety of good quality. * 


Although the ripe grain is black, when in con- 
dition for the table is white, exceedingly sweet flavor. 


LATE VARIETIES. 

GREEN. Remains longer in green state 
than any other variety. A general favorite. The best of 
the late varieties (see cut). — Now recognized everywhere as 
a standard variety, both for home use and market, and is the 
general favorite. The ears are of a large size, grains deep and 
exceptionally tender, sugary, and have the advantage of re- 
maining longer in the green state than any other. 


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VCoUNTRY GENTLEMEN. The Richest Flavor of all the late 


varieties ; the deepest grain; the smallest cob.— Notwith- 
standing the extra large size of the ear, it is very productive, 
producing three to four good ears to the stalk; the richest 
flavor of all sweet corns, the deepest grain, and smallest cob. 
Makes a large and attractive ear, white cob 
and grain, a popular market sort. 


(Mammoth Sweet.—The largest late variety, very productive, 


excellent flavor. 


Washington Market, or Egyptian. — A large variety, delicious 


flavor, exceedingly popular in the market. 


Uniform price of, 
Pkt. 10 cts.; pt. 15 ctse; qt. 25 cts. 
Ears large. kernel yellow, and pops perfectly 
White. Its quality and handsome appearance when popped are 
 ~ unexcelled. 
White Rice. — Ears short, kernels long pointed, color white, 
: excellent flavor. 
White Pearl. — Ears medium, kernels round and white, quality 
excellent. 
[ For Field Corn see Farm Seeds, page 47.) 


Corn, if by mail, add 5 cents per pint, 10 cents per quart for postage. 


One ounce will 
plant fifty hills. 
Two pounds will 
plant one acre. 


CUCUMBER = 


CULTURE. — For earliest use, sow the seed in the hot-bed or green- | 


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house in February or Marchin warm loam, where the temperature is 
about ninety degrees. Cover half an inch deep, and when the plants 
are of fair size transplant into hills (made in the greerfhouse), four 
plants ina hill, so that, when the weather permits, the whole hill can 
be moved to the open ground by means of tins made for the purpose. 
Plant for general use, in the open ground, about June 1, in hills six 
feet apart each way, and thin to three plants in a hill. Fine old 
manure (about six cords per acre), is sufficient; or, better still, plant 
on land that acrop has been taken off from which was heavily ma- 


nured for that crop. A sprinkling of dry plastics will keep off the | 


striped bug. 


VRAWSON’S WHITE SPINE. A superior forcing variety; 


color, dark green; seed stock sayed from specimens 
grown in our greenhouses at Arlington (see cut).— For a 


forcing cucumber there is no strain that is superior to this, as | 


we haye taken particular pains in selecting 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. 
recommend this as the best strain for forcing, not from mere 
test, but from practical experience, as we grow cucumbers 


in large quantities for Boston and New York markets. Pkt. 
10 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; 2.0z. 50 cts.; 74 Ib. $1.00. 
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has been selected with special care as to evenness of size, form 
and color, with a view to use for forcing in frames or hot- 
house. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 2 oz. 40 cts.; % Ib. 60 cts.; 
Ib. $2.00. 

IMPROVED EARLY WHITE SPINE. For Field Cuiture. 
The Market Gardener’s Favorite. 
table use. — The White Spine is one of the best sorts for the 
table, and on account of its color, which never changes to 
yellow, though kept long after being plucked, is much prized 
by marketmen. Pkt. 5c.3; oz. J0c.3 14 Ib. 20c.; Ib. 60c. 


Y BOSTON PICKLING. Superior to all other varieties for 


pickling. — One of the best for pickling. This is the standard 
variety in the vicinity of Boston used for pickling. Fruit 
short, pointed at each end, bright green, uniform in size, very 
productive, and of superior quality. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 
% Ib. 20 cts. ; 1b. 60 cts. 

EARLY GREEN CLUSTER. The best extra early. 
short prickly variety bearing in clusters near the root. It is 
a great bearer, and in earliness comes next to the Early Rus- 


sian. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. JO cts.; 14 Ib. 20 cts.; Ib. 60 cts. 


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“EARLY RUSSIAN. The earliest in a ae Tt sets in 
pairs, and the first blossoms usually produce fruit, which is 
three to four inches long, small, oval pointed at each end, 
covered with fine, small spines, and is remarkably solid, with 
yery 2E7) seeds and of the best quality. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 
cts.; 4 Ib. 20 cts.; Ib. 60 cts. ‘ 

Imp. Extra Long Green (Jersey Pickle). — A standard pickling 
variety, dark green, tender, crisp, productive, of fine favor and 
uniform size. Pkt. 5c.3 oz. J0ce; 4 Ib. 20c.; Ib. 60c. 


y, vigorous growth, 
and throw out strong, grasping tendrils, which enable it to 
climb trellises, or any other suitable support. The cucumbers 
are thick, exceedingly tender, and of delicate flavor, flesh 
pure white ; skin dark green, turning to brown, and netted 
when ripe. Pkt. 5 ctse; 0z- 10 cts.; 34 1b. 20 cts.; Ib. 60 cts. 


: s. Pkt. 5 cts.; 
oz. J5 cts; 2 oz. 25 cts-; 44 Ib. 40 cts.; Ib. $4.00. 
Aavest India Gherkin, or Burr.— A very small oval, prickly 
variety, grown exclusively for pickling. Seed germinates very 


slowly. “Pkt. 5 cts.$ oz. J5 ctse3 2 oz. 25 cts.; 34 Ib. 40 cts. 
Ib. $4.00. 


GENERAL LIST OF WELL-KNOWN VARIETIES. 


A uniform price of, Pkt. 5c.3 oz. J0c.; 4 Ib. 20c.3 Ib. 60c. 


jes Frame, or Early Short Green. 
= Medium Been good for pickling, 


and very pro- 
ductive. 
YNichol’s Medium Green. Light 


green, full at both ends. 

iL Giant Pera. — Very smooth, straight, 
frequently g grows twelve to eighteen 
inches in length, delicious flavor. 

Resembles some- 
what the white spine. 

’ Evergreen White Spine. — Very early, 
full at both ends, retains its fine deep 
green color. 

* Emerald. — Rich dark green. 


ENGLISH FRAME VARIETIES. 


For growing in hot-beds, fruitabouttwenty 
to twenty-five inches in length. 


UCuthill’s Black Spine Pkt. 25 cts. 


“Telegraph . : s 25 

) Lockie’s Perfection . ae 250 ss 

| ¢Cardiff’s Castle : <TR D585 

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CULTURE. — The dandelion resembles endive, and affords one of the earliest, as well 
as one of the most healthful, of spring greens. Sow as early as the weather will permit, 
in good, well-enriched soil, in rows twelve inches apart, covering seed one-fourth of an 
inch deep, and firming the soil well over them. Thin to two or three inches apart in the 
rows. By so doing, the roots will be-larger, and a great amount of time will be saved 

e next spring in trimming or gathering the crop. 


French, Thick-Leaved (see cut). — As dandelions are an important crop for Bos- 
ton market, we have grown all kinds, and the one known as French Thick-Leaf 
is far superior to any variety now being offered. Our stock has been carefully 
selected, and most of it grown on our Arlington farm. We recommend this 
strain as second to none. Pkt. J0 cts.; 42 oz. 25 cts.;0z. 50 cts.; 14 Ib. $1.50. 


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CULTURE.— For early use, sow in May, scattering the seed thinly in drills ten 
inches apart, covering it lightly, and for succession every two or three weeks until 
midsummer. Thin out the plants to eight or ten inches apart inthe rows. The plants 
must be blanched before using, which is accomplished by gathering the large outer 
leaves to a point at the top, and tying them together with any soft material. It makes a 
delicious salad. 

'Broad-Leaved Batavian, or Es- 
carolle. — This is the Chicoree 
escarolle of the French, and is 
chiefly used in salads. Pkt. 5 
cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 4 Ib. 50 cts. 

“Green Curled.—The hardiest of 
all, with beautifully curled dark- 
green leaves, tender. and crisp. 
Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 4 Ib. 
50 cts. 

White Curled. — Resembles_ the 
green, except in color and hardi- 
ness. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 
% tb. 50 cts. 


One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. 
One and one-half to two pounds will 
sow one acre. 


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One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill. 


One ounce will produce 
about 1,000 plants. 


EGG PLANT 3 


CULTURE. — Sow the seed in the hot-bed or greenhouse about 
March 1, and transplant to four inches apart; and when the 
plants grow thick, transplant to eight inches apart, so as to 
make good, stocky plants. All this is done in the hotbed: Set 
inthe field about the same time sweet corn is planted (about 
May 20), as egg plants are very tender. 


NEW YORK IMPROVED PURPLE. The Popular 
Market Variety (see cut). — An improved yariety of the 
Round Purple, of deeper color and of larger size, and of 
fine quality; a superior market variety. Pkt. 10 cts. 3 
Ya 02+ 20 cts.; 0z.35 cts»; 20z- 60cts.3; % 1b. $1.00. 

v1 Early Long Purple. — Woes well in almost any section of 

the Northern States, and, if started early, will perfect its 
fruit in the Canadas. Pkt. !0c.; oz. 20c.3; 4 Ib. 60c. 


Market Gardeners’ 


Special Price List 


Sent on Application. 


N. Y. Ine. Purrre Eco Pranr. 
One ounce will 
sow a drill of 


KOHL-RABI about 200 feet. 


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DANDELION. 


GOURDS Useful sorts for the 
kitchen garden. 

Dish-cloth.—A natural dish-cloth fur- 
nished by the peculiar lining of the 
fruit, which is sponge-like, porous, 
very tough, elastic and durable. Pkt. 
5 cts. 0Z- 30 cts. 

Sugar Trough.— Having hard, thick 
shells, very strong, but light and dur- 
able, will last for many years. They 
are used for a variety of purposes, 
such as buckets, baskets, nest boxes, 
etc. Pkt. 5 cts.; 0z- 30 cts. 

Japanese Nest-Egg.—¥xactly re- 
semble, in color, shape and size, the 
eges of hens, and are useful as nest 
eges as well as an ornamental 
climber. Pkt. 5 cts.; 0z.°30 cts. 

The Dipper Gourd. — When grown 
on the ground the stems will be 
curved, while if raised as a climbing 
vine, on a trellis, the weight of the 
blossom end will cause the stem to 
grow straight. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 30c. 


Gourp Nest Eee. 


CULTURE. — Sow the seed in May or 
June in the hot-bed, and transplant 
into rows two feet apart, setting the 
plants eighteen inches apart in the 
rows. Cultivate same as for cabbage. 
rly Purple Vienna. — Above 
ground, fine early sort, excellent 

» table variety. Pkt.5 cts.; oz. 20 
cts.; 74 Ib. 50 cts. 

Early White Vienna. — Above 
ground, similar to preceding except 
in color. Pkt. 5 cts.; 0z- 20 cts.; 

~M Ib. 50 cts. 


Korw Bian 
We deliver free at prices 


Horse Radish produces no seed, but is 
grown from pieces of the roots. ~ 


| HORSE RADISH 


CULTURE.— Mark off rows two and one-half feet apart in rich, 


moist, well-prepared ground, and set the pieces of roots eighteen 
inches apart in the rows, two to three inches below the surface, the 
smallenddown. Cultivatethoroughly until the tops cover the ground, 
when their shade will keep down the weeds. 


Small pieces of root, 10 cts. doz.; 50 cts. per 100; $4.00 per 1,000. 


Arlington Lawn Grass Seed is made .up of 
recleaned grass seed, selected especially for 


Lawns where a smooth surface is wanted; .being* 
free from chaff, starts at once before the weeds. 


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One ounce of seed will sow 
150 feet of drill, four pounds 
to the acre. 


KALE or Borecole 


CULTURE. — Kale is more-hardy than cabbage, and makes excel- 
lent greens for winter and spring use, and is improved by frost. For 
fall use, sow in May or June, and cultivate same as cabbage. For early 

, Spring use, sow in September and protect during winter. 

“Spring, or Large Seeded. —Sow as early as the ground can be 
worked in spring, in rows about eighteen inches apart. Used 
only for greens. Pkt. 5c.; oz. J0c.3 % Ib. 15c.; Ib. 30c. 

\/ Winter, or German Greens (Sprouts). — Sow in September, in 
rows one foot apart, and treat the same as spinach. <A very 


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hardy variety, much in favor with the market gardeners. Ex- 
cellent for spring greens. Pkt. 5 ctse; oz. 10 cts.; % Ib. 
25 cts.; Ib. 75 cts. St .; 


Dwarf Curled Scotch.—Leaves bright 
green, extra fine curled, tender and 
fine flavor. Very hardy, and, like 
the savoys, is improved by a moder- 
ate frost. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 
%& Ib. 25cts.; Ib. 75 cts. 


¥ Brown German Curled or Purple. 
Esteemed by Germans, similar to 
the Dwarf Curled Scotch, but of a 
rich purple color. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 
10 cts.; % Ib. 25 cts.; Ib. 75 cts. 
WY Sea Kale. — Grown for its blanched 
shoots, which are cooked like aspara- 
gus. Sow in spring; transplant as cabbage. By planting the 
roots closely in a warm cellar before frost a supply may be 
had all winter. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 ctse; % 1b. 90 cts. 


| = = One ounce will sow a drill of 


i100 feet. 


CULTURE. —It succeeds best in a light but well-enriched soil. 
Sow as early in spring as practicable, in drills one inch deep and one 
foot apart. When six or eight inches 
high, they may be transplanted in rows 
twelve inches apart and six inches in the 
rows, as deep as possible, that the neck, 
being covered, may be blanched. If fine 
leeks are desired, the ground can hardly 
be too rich. 


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Sea Kate. 


Very hardy, much larger than any 
other variety, and of fine quality. 
Pkt. 5 cts.; 0z- 20 cts.; 14 Ib. 50 cts.3 
Ib. $1.75. 


© < Large American Flag. — A favorite 
. variety with the market gardeners. 


Ib. $3.75. 


(Large Rouen. 
*  proad and thick. Largely grown-in 
the vicinity of Paris. It is also the 
best for forcing. Pkt. 5 cts.3; oz. 
20 ctse; 4 Ib. 50 cts.; Ib. $5.75. 


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Extra LARGE 
LEEK. 


CARENTAN 


V Extra Large Carentan (see cut).— | 


[_ETTUCE .. 


One ounce will sow 100 square feet, or 120 feet of drill. 


CULTURE. — Requires a rich, moist soil, and to be crisp and tender 
needs to be grown in cool weather. For winter use sow in hot-beds 
every two weeks, at the rate of one ounce of seed tofour sashes (a sash 
is six feet long by three feet wide). Cover very lightly, and transplant 
first to three inches apart each way, afterwards to eight inches. For 
garden or field sow in rows, and-cover one-fourth of an inch deep, and 
thin to twelve inches apart in the rows. 


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Rawson’s Hot-novuse LEtruce. 


RAWSON’S HOT-HOUSE LETTUCE (Arlington Seed). 
The largest plain Leaf Lettuce grown. A favorite with 
Market Gardeners. — For inside culture only. This new 
lettuce is especially adapted for growing in greenhouses and 
hot-beds, being nearly double the size of the famous Boston 
Market, or White-Seeded Tennis-Ball Lettuce. It is also a 
sure header, and not liable to rot in the heart, making it a 
most valuable sort for market gardeners. This is now the 
leading variety for forcing grown for Boston markets. Pkt, 


10c.3 % 0z. 25c.3 oz. 40c.3 2 0z.75c.3 % Ib. $1.25; tb. $5.00. 


WSON’S CRUMPLED LEAF LETTUCE. The Largest 
Lettuce Grown. The Best for Shipping. A Sure 
Header.— Rawson's Crumpled Leaf Lettuce forms a fine large, 
solid head with leaves of very dark green, slightly ruffled or 
crumpled, very tender, and flavor unsurpassed. For so arge a 
variety it is a quick grower, sure to head, and decaying in the 
heart almost unknown. Will easily pack three dozen to a 
barrel box, and should be set at least 8 inches apart. Pkt. 
$0c.3 1% 0z.25c.3 0z.40c.; 20z.75c.; 4% Ib. $5.25. ; ib. $5.00. 


“BLACK - SEEDED TENNIS - 
BALL (Arlington Seed) (see 


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open-air culture, 
being used almost en- 
tirely by market gar- 
deners around 
Boston. The heads 
are well formed, 


Of strong and vigorous growth. Pkt. 
5 cts.; oz 20 cts.; 4 Ib. 50 cts.¢ | 


Leaves dark green, | 


hardy and crisp, of 
excellent quality, 
one of the earliest 
heading _ yarieties. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; 34 oz. 
15 cts.; 0z. 25 cts. 3 
2 oz. 45 cts.3 '4 Ib. 
75 cts.; Ib. $2.50. 


BLAcK-SEEDED TENNIS-BALL. 


We deliver free at prices quoted all seeds listed on this page. 


Ve © UCE Continued. 


WHITE SEEDED TENNIS BALL. Arlington Seed. Special 
Strain forms fine perfect heads, crisp, very tender, a popular 
variety. Special attention has been given to the selection of 
this seed. Pkt. 10 cts.; % oz. 25 cts; oz. 40 cts.; 2 oz. 
75 cts.; 4 Ib. $1.25. 


HITTENGER’S BELMONT (Arlington Seed). 
above and almost as quick growing. Good forcing variety. 


'  . Pkt J0c.3 4 oz. 25.3 oz. 40 a 202-753 % aa 


“ARLINGTON WHITE SEED 
ing in hot-beds and heading with sash off in the early spring, 


_also early transplanting in field. Pkt. 10 cts.; % oz. 30 cts.3 
oz. 50 cts.; 4 ib. $3.50. 


BOSTON CURLED (Arlington Seed). 
superior quality. The fine, elegant frilling of leaves renders it 


highly ornamental. Pkt. 10 cts.; 12 0z. 20 cts.; oz 30 cts. ; 
» 202.50 cts.; % Ib. $1.00; Ib. $3.00. 


STH Bre (see cut).— An excellent summer variety, forming 
good-sized heads that stand the drought and heat, without in- 
jury, longer than any other sort. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 
4 Ib. 40 cts.; Ib, $4.25. 


SELECTED LIST 


of well known yarieties. 
All excellent quality at 
a uniform price. 


Pkt.5c.30z. 15.3 4 
fe 1b. 40 cts. 3 Ib. $1.25. 


Fis Men. Heads 
large, solid, tender, 
erisp and of fine 
flavor. 

¥Brown Head. — More 
generally sown in 

ya very hardy. 


SALAMANDER. 


vw excellent flavor. 
_ “Big Boston. — For forcing, plain leaf, large head. 
© Black Seeded Simpson. — Heads lar; ce and light in color. 
& California Cream Butter. — Round, ‘solid head of good size. 
Deacon. — Large, solid heads, light green, very tender and crisp. 


w Denver Market.— Large, solid heads, crumpled leaves, fines 


quality. 
® Defiance. — One of the finest large cabbage varieties. 
» Barly Curled Simpson. —Fine early variety, loose head, tender. 
~ Grand Rapids. — An excellent shipping loose head forcing variety. 
~ Green Fringed. —¥Exceedingly ornamental in growth; edges of 
leaves fringed. 
Sensation. — A good all the year round variety. 
w Oak Leaved. — Light green, oak-leaf shaped, slightly red 


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erisp and tender. 


w” Black Seed Tennis Ball, California Gieteat For field culture. 


White Seed Tennis Ball, California Grown. 
forcing. 


ROMAINE, COS, OR 
_- CELERY LETTUCE. 


Trianon (see cut).—A 
self-blanching Cos Let- 
tuce of excellent flavor, 
very crisp and tender. 


are stiff like celery stalks, 
and can be eaten in the 
Samemanner. Pkt. 5c. 3 


oz. }5c.3; 4 Ib. 40c. 


¥ Bath Cos.— A superior 
variety of enormous size, 
crisp and fine. flavored. 
Excellent for either 
spring or autumn sow- 
ing. 


1b. 40c. acai 


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Trianon, oR CELERY LeTrucp.. 


upright; edges tinged brown; very @ 


For indoor 


Theleaves when bleached Colorado Pre= 


Pkt. 5c.; 2H es : 


UAV ae MELON 


One ounce will plant abqut forty hills; four pounds to the acre. 
CULTURE.— Same as for musk melon. 


At a uniform price of Pkt, 
5 cts; oz. JO cts.; 4% Ib. 
wv 20 cts.; Ib. 60 cts. 
Phinney’s Early. 
(see cut).—A valua- 
ble variety for use 
in the North. Vine 
vigorous and pro- 
ductive, fruiting 
quite early; me- 
dium size, ‘oblong, 
smooth, marbled 
with two shades of 
green. Flesh pink, 
very sweet, tender. 
¥ Vick’s Early. — A 
long, smooth, rather 
small variety, high- 


ly prized for its 
earliness. Size me- * 
dium. Flesh bright : 
pink, sweet and PHINNEY’s EARLY. 
solid. 
Dixie. Is a cross between Kolb’s Gem and Mountain Sweet, 


having the tough rind and long keeping qualities of the for- 
mer, combined with the great productiveness, high flayor of 
the latter. Vines vigorous, large growing, and hardy. Fruits 
medium size to very large, about one-third longer than thick. 
Color of skin dark green striped with a lighter shade, making 
it very attractive. Rind thin but tough. Flesh bright scarlet. 

*  Ripens closely to the rind. 

Hungarian Honey.—One of the earliest, nearly round, 
dark green skin, with brilliant red flesh. 

Kentucky Wonder. —In shape is oblong, skin striped, flesh a 

Ll scarlet color; crisp, tender; rich and sugary flavor. 

Kolb’s Gem, or - American Champion.—The skin of this variety 
is dark green, delicately marbled with lighter shades. Shape 
slightly oval. Size lar ge, and remarkably uniform. 


very 


1 Black Spanish. — Round, dark green, scarlet flesh, thin rind, 


tich, , Sugary flavor, 
One of the best for general culture. Color dark 
_ green. Rind thin. Flesh scarlet, solid ;very sweet and delicious. 
Largest melons grown. - Very early, exceedingly pro- 
lifie, uniformly large size, color, dark green, seed light gray. 
Mammoth fron=Clad.—Skin handsomely striped, and flesh of 
most delicious, rich, sugary flavor. The heart is very large. It 
matures early, and is very productive. 
Cuban Queen.—Striped, dark and lightgreen. Vigorousin growth. 
Flesh bright red, solid, crisp, sugary and of delicious flavor. 
Ice Cream. — Medium size, nearly round. Color pale green. Flesh 
solid, scarlet, 
crisp, and of 
good flavor. 
Citron.—For pre- 
serving. Striped 
with light green. 
Flesh white and 
solid. ec 


serving.—Is 
much more pro- 
ductive than the 
common pre 
serving citron. 
The flesh is firm 


and solid, with= 
few seeds ; pale= 
green. 


Citron Menon. 


See pp. 1 to 14 for 
.NOVELTIES.-, }, - , 37% 't 


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Se 


MUSK MELON conozunce 


One ounce will plant about fifty hills, two or three pounds for one acre. 


_ CULTURE. — A rich, deep, sandy loam, well worked, and highly manured 
with old rotten compost, is of the firstimportance. Plant when all danger of 
frost is over, in hills five or six feet apart each way. Scatter a dozen seeds to 
4 hill, and after they are out of danger from bugs, thin to three or four plants. 
When they have four or five rough leaves, pinch off the end of the main shoot, 
AN whieh will cause the lateral branches to put forth sooner. They will 
x ) Ny A 1 1? Aaa the growth of the vines and the fruit will come earlier to maturity. 

aN ; 

Sat rN ARLINGTON GREEN NUTMEG. The Market Gardener’s Favorite. 

\ Flesh greenish, delicious flavor. — By caretul selection we haye 
obtained in this variety a great improvement over the old sort. Vines 
vigorous, hardy, productive. Fruit very large, round, slightly flat- 
tened at both ends, ribbed and covered with coarse netting. Skin is 
dark green, becoming yellow when over-ripe. Flesh very thick, 
green, of the highest flavor, and sweet. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. JO cts. 

== == WA 4 Ib. 25 cts. ; Ib. 75 cts. 


ARLINGTON GREEN NUTMEG. . EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK. An excellent market variety 
always in demand. — This strain has been so developed that it pro- 
duces melons with all the good qualities of the well-known Hackensack, but ten days 
earlier. Fruit very large, flattened globe shape. Ribs large and of irregular width, 
densely covered with coarse netting. Flesh green, thick, coarse, but of the finest flavor. 

/_ Pkt. 5 cts.3 oz. J0 cts»; 4 Ib. 25 cts.; Ib. 75 cts. 


EMERALD GEM. Popular with market gardeners, small size, flesh salmon color, 
delicious flavor. — This variety is of rich, delicious flavor and fine quality. Distinct, 
very early and prolific. Skin ribbed. yet smooth, and of a deep emerald green, with a 
few lighter-colored stripes. The flesh is thick, of a salmon color. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 
10 cts.; 4 Ib. 25 cts.; Ib. 75 cts. : 


» MONTREAL IMPROVED NUTMEG. One of the largest melons grown. Flesh 
very thick and delicious flavor. —The fruit is nearly round, flattened at the ends, 
deeply and very regularly ribbed. Skin green, densely netted. Flesh remarkably 
thick, light green, melting, and of a delicious flayor. To all who desire to raise the 
handsomest possible melons for exhibition, or extra large, fine melons for market, we 
highly recommend this. Pkt. 5 cts.; 0z- 10 cts.; 4 Ib. 25 cts.; Ib. 75 cts. 

VY MILLER’S CREAM, OR OSAGE. The shipper’s favorite | ROCKY FORD. The popular market musk melon. — An 
of the salmon flesh melons.—Skin very thin, of dark improvement on the old netted gem, more oblong, skin light 
green color, slightly netted; flesh salmon color, sweet, and | green and netted, flesh green and of excellent flavor; a good 
of a luscious, spicy flavor. A remarkable keeper; good ship- | shipper. Pkt. 5 cts»; 0z- 10 cts.; 14 Ib. 25 cts.; Ib. 75 cts. 
per. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. J0 cts»; 4 Ib. 25 cts.; Ib. 75 cts. 


MUSK MELON OR CANTELOUPES. 


LINGTON TESTED SEED 


SN 


EMERALD GEM. 


? ~ We make a uniform price of Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. J0 cts»; 14 Ib. 25 cts.; Ib. 75 cts. 
\ ILLER Tip Top. —Slightly oval, grows to good size, flesh yellow, sweet and juicy. 
OY 4 New Surprise. —¥arly oblong, cream colored skin, flesh salmon color. 
Ne “FAN Ss < : * Paul Rose.— Nearly round, medium size, heavily netted, light green skin, flesh 


thick, deep orange color, delicious flavor. 
* Black Jap. 
,_ Arlington Long- Yellow. 
colored. 
Mango, or Vegetable Orange.— Tliis new fruit belongs to the melon family, but has 
a flavor entirely peculiar to itself. It it used exclusively for pickling. Shape is 
oblong, color very dark green. 


Dark green skin, salmon colored flesh, good shipper. ; 
Of good size, netted, and slightly ribbed. Flesh salmon 


The following well-known varieties we make a uniform price of 
V Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. J0 cts.; 34 Ib. 20 cts.; Ib. 60 cts. 
Green-Fleshed Osage. — Same as Miller Cream, except green flesh instead of salmon. 
/ Imp. Christiana. — Fruit is round and dark green. Flesh is very thick, dark, rich 
yellow, and of fine quality. 
The Banquet. —Is a medium-sized melon, flat at both ends, and beautifully netted. 
It is excellent quality ; the flesh is uniformly deep, the color is a dark, rich salmon. 
Jenny Lind. — An extra early green-fleshed melon, and one of the Sweetest in cul- 
tivation. Fruits medium size to small. One of the best melons for hotel and 
restaurant use. 
Banana. — This is of a creamy white or delicate straw color; while the flesh, which is 
quite thick, is of arich salmon. It grows from eighteen inches to two feet in length. 


li 
* Bay View. — It is long, very large, fine flavored, and remarkably “ Perfection. — Deeply ribbed and heavily netted. The flesh is of 
productive, being a strong, vigorous grower. Flesh light green. a salmon color. 
yNetted Gem.— In form a perfect globe. Skin green, ribbed, and ,/White Japan. —One of the earliest, very prolific, medium size. 


netted. Flesh light green, melting, and of luscious flavor. | Fruit oval, white. Flesh green, thick, and very sweet. Bxcel- 
lent for shipping. 


Early and prolific. 


We deliver free at prices quoted all seeds listed on this page. 


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USHROOM SPAWN wy 


Ten pounds will spawn about ten feet square. 

CULTURE, — Take fresh horse manure, and use nothing but the 
fine portion of it, shaking out the straw. Mixthis 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. Putin 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 anegg,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 shovel or spade. 
The bed must be in a 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. 


B. B. English Milltrack Spawn. — Brick Ae es 15 cts.; 


by mail, 25 cts.; by express, }2 bricks $5.50; 25 Ibs. $2.50 ; 
100 Ibs. $8.00. Special price quoted on large quantities. 


French Spawn. —Twozpound boxes, each 75c-; by mail 95c. 
BOOKS ON MUSHROOM CULTURE. 


MUSHROOMS. — How to Grow Them. By Wm. FaLconeR. Price, post- Product of 
age paid, $1.00. RAWSON'S Bi %. Rlane MUsSP ROOM SPAWN. 


MUSHROOM CULTURE —(Revised edition). By Wm. Ropinson. Price, 
One ounce will sow about 
M Kl S | ARD eighty feet of drill. 
; > 


postage paid, 50 cts. 
CULTURE. — For early salads, sow in a slight hot-bed in March, 


0 9 Or (combo and for ageneral crop at intervals through the spring, in rows six 


Cut it when about an inch 
One ounce will plant 100 hills. inches apart, and rather thick inthe rows. Cu Ww u 


As two high. i ; . é 4 
CULTURE.—In mild climates Chinese. — Leaves twice the size of the ordinary White Mustard, 
plant late in the spring, after the of a deeper green. Flavor, pleasantly sweet and pungent, and 
ground has become warm, in hills 1 : : l/ at aa 
ahbaliiwotarnidia halftecbandst-and preferable asa salad. Oz. 10 cts; 4 Ib. 25 cts. 
thin to three plants in a hill. Hoe Jack or Brown. — For culinary use. Oz. 5 cts.; fb. 20 cts 
ften, ; d b yuse. Oz. ts.; Ib. ' 
ape aetna White or Yellow. — For salads or mesticinal pumposes. Oz. 5 cts.s 
gathered while quite young and 1b. 20 cts. 
tender. 
Excellent forsoupsand stews, 
etc., to which they impart 
a rich flavor. 


“Improved Dwarf Green, — 


Si 


e ounce will plant about 


MARTYNIA ya 


CULTURE.—The Martynia is of easy 
cultivation. The plants require to be set 


Long, slender pods, very pro- ENE Ae pags oe 
j i i at least three feet apart each way, as they 
ier eaaonly Wincheshien. are very large and spreading. Sow the 


Pkt. 5c. 3 oz J0c.; % Ib. ae seed in Aprilor May, in the open ground; 
White Velvet. or plants may be started in the hot-bed and 


z transplanted. The young pods, which are 
a velvety appearance. Tender | The produced in great abundance, are much 
and of good flavor. Pkt. 5 cts.; ‘Worcester Pole Bean 
oz. 10 cts.; 4 Ib. 25 cts. Som Rada Sa shies ua hd 


used for pickling. 
your trial. Martynia Proboscidea Gee cut). — < 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; 4 ib. $1.00. Marrynia “Proposcrpra. 


Prices quoted by 
bushel on applica= 
tion. Always at 
market price. 


Yellow Onion Sets. — The bulbs are used in the spring for setting out in place of 
sowing seed, and produce large onions earlier than can be done by the seed. 


Qt. 20 cts. ; , 6 pk. 60 cts.; ; pk. $1.00. 
White Onion Sets, — Similar to above, only white. Qt.20c.; % pk. 70c.; pk. $1.25. 


Red Onion Sets. — Qt. 20 cts.; half pk. 60 cts.; pk. $1.00. 
Shallots. —Qt. 25 cts.; %4 pk. 75 cts.; pk. $1.25. 


lige ll | Mi «= Garlic Sets. —Lb. 25 cts.; by mail 35 cts. 
ie Yellow Potato Onion.— The small bulbs increase in size, and the parent bulb pro- 
i 


| duces a quantity of small bulbs in a cluster. Qt. 25 cts.; k. 75 cts.: pk. $1.25. 
! i White Potato Onion or Multiplier.—The color is pure, silvery aie The te a ex- 


{RAW i a) 1 Ml Ne 


Mi AL 
i | l i i, ea lh il : 


| i I 
cellent, and the size just right for bunching green. t.25c.3 % pk. 75c.3 pk. $1.25. 
i | ul i Top Sets, or Buttons. These produce on the top o the See instead rs: ee a 
: number of small bulbs or onions, which, if planted, will pr oduce. a large onion. The 
tai N large onion produces the top onion. ‘Qt. 25 cts.; 4 pk. 75 cts; pk. $1.25. 
il grow on top of the stalks, like Tree Onions, and’ can be planted in the fall. 
Qt. 25 cts»; 2 pk. 75 cts.; pk. $1.25. 


i I 1 rf {i Egyptian, or Perennial Tree Onion. — The proper time to plant the sets of this onion 
tl s 
’ Seeds delivered free at prices quoted. Onion sets add 10 cts. per quart for postage. 


Or 


is in August or September for early spring use, perfectly hardy. The young sets 


2 =e SS a ae —— Sa Sa Xe 
ame ARLINGTON TESTED SEEDS® 


* DANVERS YELLOW GLOBE. The most 
Onion for all markets in this country. uniform shape/ Sou 
heaviest cropper, best keeper. (See second page of cover fo 

Our onion seed is all grown in 

This fine 


field of onions growing). 
New England, and better adapted for this section. 
onion has been for many years the 
favorite, and is now almost the only 
yellow sort grown for the Boston mar- 
ket. The true Buxton type is large in 
size, an early and abundant cropper, 
very thick bulb, flat or slightly 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 depth of bulb, or 
globe shaped. These tend to stray into 
thick necks or scullions. We ask at- 
tention to the seed we offer, which was 
grown from as fine and perfect a selec- 
tion of the variety as possible ; and we 
unhesitatingly recommend it as supe- 
rior in quality, and occupying no 
second place to any of the variety to 
be obtained anywhere. Pkt. 5 cts.; 
oz. J5 cts.; 2 oz. 25 ctse3 % Ib. 40 
cts.; Ib, $4.25. 


LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD. The largest, most uniform, 
heaviest yielder, best keeper of all the Red Onions. — This is 
the standard red variety. Large size, skin deep purplish red ; form 
round, somewhat flattened ; flesh purplish white, moderately fine 
grained, and stronger flayored than any of the other kinds. Very 
productive, the best keeper, and one of the most popular for gen- 
eral cultivation (see cut). Pkt. 5 cts.3 oz. 15 cts.; 2 oz. 25 cts.; 
4 |b. 40 cts.; Ib. $5.40. 


* WHITE PORTUGAL, OR SILVERSKIN. The most desirable 
of all the White Onions, the finest flavor.— Very desira- 
ble for family use; flavor mild and pleasant; skin silvery white ; 
of handsome appearance; highly esteemed for pickling when 
young, also for market in early winter. This is the variety of 
which White Onions Sets are grown, and is known in some parts 
of the country as ‘* Philadelphia White.*”” When sown for 
pickles about four times as much seed should be used. Pkt. 5 


cts.; oz. 20 cts»; 2 oz. 35 cts.; 4 Ib. 60 cts.; 1b. $2.00. 


PRIZE TAKER. Enormous size, excellent keeper, mild, deli- 
cate flavor. —This is the very large Yellow Onion that is 
offered for sale in the fruit stores and markets of our large stores 
in the fall. They are a rich straw color and of enormous size, 
averaging twelve to fourteen inches in circumference. Although 
of such great size, itis very hard and an excellent keeper. The 
flavor is mild and delicate, making the Prize Taker a favorite 
variety for slicing for salads. Pkt. 5 cts.; oze 20 cts; 2 oz. 
35 cts.; 14 Ib. 60 cts.; Ib. $2.00. 


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All seeds listed on this page we 


popular Yellow 


HOME-GROWN 
ONION SEED 
OUR SPECIALTY 


ONION 


One ounce willsow 100 feet of drill. Four pounds is sufficient for an acre. 


CULTURE. — Plant in moist soil as soon as the weather will per- 
mit, say about May 1, in rows twelve inches apart, and cover one-half 
of an inch deep. If the onions grow too thick, thin to about two 
inches apart, and very fewsmall onions will be the result. Manure 
highly (twenty cords per acre being used by market gardeners with 
profit) ; andif manure is not plenty, some good phosphate, at the rate 
of 400 to 800 pounds per acre, will give splendid crop. They succeed 
equally well any number of years on the same ground, if kept highly 
enriched with fine yard manure, spread on eyery spring, and turned 
in with a lightfurrow. A top dressing of wood ashes, applied after the 
second weeding, is very beneficial, as will soon be observed by the 

rk and healthy change of color giyen to the plants. 


Visca Silver King. —Skin and flesh pure white, of large 
size, and very mild. Pkt. 5 cts»; oz. 20 cts.; 2 oz. 35 cts.; 
» JK tb. 60 cts.3 1b. $2.00. 
VSOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE. A popular market sort, 
enormous yielder, good keeper.— A large globe-shaped 
onion. This is one of the handsomest onions grown, of 
beautiful shape, clear white skin, and commands the highest 
market. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 20c.; 2 oz. 35c.; 4 Ib. 60c. ; Ib. 2.00. 
thport Red Globe. — This is a very handsome variety, and is 
deserving of general cultivation. It matures quite early (none 
of the perfectly globe-shaped onions are as early as the flat va- 
rieties), grows to a large size, skin deep red; flesh fine grained, 
mild, and tender. Pkt. 
5c.3 02+ 20c.3 2 02. 3.5.5 
~}4 Ib. 50c.; Ib. $3.50. 
Extra Early Red Globe. 
Maturingnearlyasearly 
as the Extra Early Red 
Flat, but of a beautiful 
globe shape. Skin deep 
red, flesh mild and ten- 
der, an excellent keep- 
er. Pkt. 5c.3 oz. 20c.; 
2 02z- 35c.3 % Ib. 50c. ; 
. Ib. $3.50. 
" Early Yellow Cracker. 
—An extra early va- 
riety; popular in 
Rhode Island markets. 
Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 
2 oz. 35 cts.; % Ib. 
60 cts.; Ib. $2.00. 


Vv 


Extra Early Red Flat. 
— Medium size, an abundant producer, and very uniform in 
shape and size, and comes into use nearly two weeks earlier 
than the Large Red Wetherstield. 
market use. 


Very desirable for early 
Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 4 Ib. 50 cts.; Ib. $5.50. 


deliver free at prices quoted. 


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FOREIGN ONIONS 2.:.28cccmtnse 
yi ctse; 2 oz. 35 cts.; 14 Ib. 60 cts.; Ib. $2.00. | 
New White Adriatic Barletta— The earliest and smallest onion grown. Valuable 
for pickling or table use. Its great rapidity of growth will astonish every one who 
tries it (See cut). 
Giant White Italian Tripoli. — A large, beautiful, pure white, flat onion, of mild and 
excellent flayor, and will produce a somewhat larger onion from seed than our 
White Portugal ; but to attain their full size the plants should be started very early 
in a hot-bed and set out in rich soil. 

VRed Mammoth Tripoli. — Similar in shape and size to the Giant White Tripoli. Skin 

thin and of a rich blood-red color. Flesh white, fine grained. 

“ Queen. — A silver-skinned variety, of quick growth and remarkable keeping qualities. 
If sown inearly spring it will produce onions one to two inches in diameter early in 
summer, and, if sown in July, will, with favorable weather, be ready to pull late in 
autumn, and be sound and fit for use until the following summer. Particularly valu- 
able for pickles, if sown thickly. 


Bermuda White. —The Bermudas are the earliest onions in the market; are grown 


New WuHitE ADRIATIC BARLETTA. ~ 


_. extensively in the South. Pkt. J0 cts.;0z. 30 cts.; 4 Ib. $1.00; Ib. $3.00. 
Bermuda Red. — Similar to the white, but with deep red skin. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; % Ib. $1.00; 1b. $3.00. 


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PARS LE One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill 


CULTURE. — Parsley succeeds best in arich, mellow soil, and, as the seeds germinate 
very slowly, should be sown as early inthe spring as the ground can be worked. Sowin 
drills fourteen inches apart, and thin to six or eight inches. Cover one-half of aninch deep. 
To have parsley green during winter, remove some plants into a light cellar, and treat them 
as in open culture in autumn. 


“ARLINGTON DOUBLE CURLED. The Market Gardener’s Strain. —The plant 
is of very robust and free growth. The leaves are large, very dark green, and 
beautifully curled. An exceedingly large yielder, as it stands the heat, cold and 

oo drought better than any other. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. JO cts»; 4 Ib. 30 cts.; Ib. $4.00. 

| Champion Moss Curled.—Leavyes beautifully curled, extra fine for garnishing. 

= Pkt. 5 cts.3 OZ 40 Cts.3 A Ib. 25 Cts. 3 Ib. 75 cts. 
=" »DOBBIES. — The habit is regular and compact and the exquisitely fine and prettily 
; ¢ g co curled leaves are set so closely that the form of plant is almost semi-globular. 
SS Se a =e Pkt. 5 cts.3 oz. 10 cts.; 1% Ib. 30 cts.; Ib. $4.00. 


Wecieleot pdcus Canres * Extra Fine Curled.—Dwarf and tender, leaves crimped beautifully and curled.” Used 


principally as a garnish for the table. Pkt. 5c.3; oz. J0c.3 % Ib. 30c.; Ib. $1.00. 

New Fern Leayed. — Exquisite in form, ané admirably suited for table decoration. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 4 fb. 25 cts.; 1b. 75 cts. 

Plain Parsley. —Hardier, and the leaves are longer and of a darker green than the Curled. Better for seasoning. Pkt. 5 cts.; 
0z- 30 cts.; %4 Ib. 20 cts.3 Ib. 60 cts. 


ee One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill. Five pounds ee 
7 required for one acre. . 


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 are improved by frost; and it is a usual custom to take up in the falla 
certain quantity for winter use, leaving the rest in the ground until spring, to be dug as required. 


“ARLINGTON LONG SMOOTH. The best for deep soil and keeping in ground over winter. The largest yielder. — The roots 
are very long, exceptionally smooth, the crown is full, so that it keeps in ground over winter if necessary; unsurpassed for market or 
exhibition purposes. Seed stock all home grown. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. J0 cts.; 4 Ib. 30 cts.; Ib. $3.00. 

y* Improved Guernsey (Improved Half-Long).— A greatly improved and wonderfully fine strain of Guernsey Parsnip. The roots do 
not grow so long as the Hollow Crown, but are of greater diameter and more easily gathered. It is a very heavy cropper. The 
roots are yery smooth, the flesh is fine grained and of most excellent quality. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 4 Ib. 20 cts.; Ib. 60 cts. 

“Imp. Hollow Crown. — 

Roots medium length, 
with a small tap root; 
very smooth, clear skin, 
and is easily distin- 
guished by the leaves 
rising from a depression 
on top of crown or root. 
Pkt. 5 cts ; oz. 10 cts.; 
1b. 20 cts.; 1b. 60 cts. 


- Short Round French. — 
a The earliest variety.» 

Pkt. 5 cts.3 oz. 10 cts. 

Y tb. 20 cts. ; 1b. 60 cts. 


POULTRY AND 


BELGIAN HARE 
SUPPLIES. 


‘“Artineton Lone ‘Smooth PARSNIP. 


All seeds listed on this page are delivered free, at prices quoted. 


30 oi 


FNwere” 
I 
ise 


we 
One quart will plant 
@ @ about 125 feet of drill; 
from one to two bush- 
e e els per acre. 


eral crops a deep 

loam or a soil strongly inclined to clay is the best. For early crops, mild manure, such as leaf 
mould, should be employed. Plant as early as the weather will permit, in well-prepared soil, 
and cover about two inches deep; the rows about three feet apart for early kinds, and four 


feet for late. * 
EXTRA EARLY. 


RAWSON’S CLIPPER. The earliest variety known. It has been the first pe2 
in the Boston markets for the past eleven years. — Grows uniformly about thirty 
inches in height, profusely covered with well-filled pods. all of which can be gathered 
in two pickings, and is one of the sweetest and best flavored of the smooth varieties. 
Dry peas, medium size, smooth, blue. We do not hesitate to pronounce this the 
very earliest variety known, and one that will not fail to give satisfaction, either 
to private or market gardeners. Pkt. J0 cts.; pt. 15 ctse; qt. 25 cts.; 2 qts. 45 cts. ; 

Uo 4 ats. 85 cts.; pk. $5.50. 

GRADUS, OR PROSPERITY. An extra early wrinkled variety bearing immense 
pods, large peas of finest quality. — It is the earliest large podded pea in cultiva- 

’ tion ; the peas are of superior quality, both in size and delicious flavor. Vines are 

very vigorous ; may be planted as early as the smooth peas, grows about two and one- 

> half feet high ; prolific ; pods fully as large as Telephone and dark green, such as sell 

Yd) readily in the market. Pkt. J0c.; pt. 25c.; qt. 50c.; 2 qts. 90 c.; 4 qts. $1.75; pk. $3.00. 

Satta Z§$NOTT’S EXCELSIOR. The most popular early wrinkled pea with the Market Gardeners : 

AS a delicious flavor. Vines are large and vigorous, the pods contain six to eight fine large peas, packed 

so closely together in the pods that the peas are always more square than round. The pods are always 

well filled with peas, which are not surpassed in sweetness and quality by any other wrinkled yariety 

(see cut). Pkt. J0 cts.; pt. 20 cts.; qt. 35 cts.; 2 qts. 60 cts.; 4 qts. $1.00; pk. $2.00. 

The dry peas resemble the Rawson’s Clipper in size and color; but pods are not as 


y 


This variety stands at the head of the list of peas in point of flavor and quality. It 

is of dwarf and robust habit, growing from ten to fifteen inches high, and produces a profusion of good-sized 

Norr’s EXxcersior. and well-filled pods of the finest flavor. Dry peas, medium size, wrinkled and flattened, pale green. Requires 
liberal fertilizing. Pkt. J0 cts.; pt. 20 cts.; qt. 35 cts.; 2 qts. 60 cts.; 4 qts. $1.00; pk. $2.00. 


¥ Surprise. — Extra early wrinkled, comes to maturity with theex- | Improved Early Daniel O’Rourke.— By careful selection we have 
tremely early peas, vines grow two feet high, pods good size, secured astock of this old and popular variety, which has all the 
well filled, an excellent yielder. Delicious flavor. Pkt. J0c.; good qualities it originally possessed. Dry peas, smooth, white. 
~ pt. 20 c.3 qt. 30c.; 2 qts. 50c.; 4 qts. 85c.; pk. $4.50. Pkt. 10c.; pt. J5c.3 qt. 25c.; 2 qts. 45c.; 4qts. 85c.; pk. $1.50- 
Vs Maud S.’’— One of the best first early peas for market or pri- | Extra Early Premium Gem. — Highly recommended. Grows 
vate use. Vines about two feet high. Large well-filled pods. about fifteen inches high. Dry peas are medium size, wrinkled, 
Dry peas, medium size, smooth, white. Pkt. 10 cts.; pt. J5 flattened, green. Pkt. J0 cts.3 pt. 20 cts.; qt 30 cts,; 2 qtse 

cts.; qt. 25 cts.; 2 qts. 45 cts.; 4 qts. 85 cts.; pk. $5.50. 50 cts.; 4 qts. 85 cts.; pk. $3.50. 


McLean’s Little Gem.— A dwarf, prolific. green, wrinkled marrow. Very early ; fifteen inches 
high. Pkt. J0 cts.; pt. 20 cts.; qt. 30 cts.; 2 qts. 50 cts»; 4 qts; 85 cts.; pk. $4.50. 
MEDIUM EARLY. 
¢McLEAN’S ADVANCER. The leading pea in this market for second early, ripens about 
July 4th. Excellent flavor, very productive. — This pea is used very extensively in the 
vicinity of Boston by the market gardeners, on account of its great productiyeness, the fine appear- 
ance of its pods, anditsexceedingly fine flavor. Itisa wrinkled variety; grows about two and one- 
half feet high, with broad, long pods which are abundantly produced and well filled to the end. 
Ripens immediately after the Extra Early, and so uniformly that the vines can be picked clean 
in two pickings (see cut). Pkt. J0c.; pt. 20c.; qt. 30c.; 2 qts. 45c.; 4 qts. 5c.; pk. $5.50. 
® Abundance. — A second early variety, attaining aheight of three to three and one-half feet ; long, 
roundish and well filled, containing six to eight large wrinkled peas of excellent quality. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; pt. 15 cts.; qt. 25 cts»; 2 qts. 40 cts.; 4 qts. 60 cts.; pk. $1.00. 
Heroine. — A medium early wrinkled pea of robust growth, uniformly about two and one-half feet 
high. It produces most abundantly long, pointed, well-filled pods, peas of exquisite flavor. 

" Pkt. 10 cts.; pt. J5 cts.; qt. 25 cts; 2 gts. 45 cts.; 4 qts. 75 cts.; pk. $4.25. _ ; 

Shropshire Hero. —Second early wrinkled pea, a decided improvement on the Old Yorkshire Hero. 
It is arobust grower, about three feet high, producing long, well-filled pods in abundance. Flayor 
exquisite. Pkt. 10 cts.; pt. J5 cts.3 qt- 25 cts.; 2 qts. 45 cts; 4 qts. 85 cts.; pk. $4.50. 

« Horsford’s Market Garden.—Wrinkled variety, maturing with Advancer. Vines are two feet 
high, very regular in growth. Prolific bearer. Pods of medium size, peas of a delicious sweet 
flavor. Pkt. J0 cts.; pt. 15 cts.; qt. 25 cts.; 2 qts. 40 cts.; 4 qts. 60 cts.; pk. $5.00. 

\ French Canner (Petit or Small French Pea.) — The pods are long and slim and contain eight to 
ten small peas of tender, delicate quality. Vines grow to a height of three to four feet, and are 
very productive; extensively used for canning. Pkt. J0 cts.; pt. 15 cts.; qt. 25 cts.; 2 qts. 
45 cts.; 4 qts. 75 cts.; pk. $5.25. 

* SUGAR DWARF. Edible pods,—Can be used in a green state, like string beans; two feet. : 
Pkt. 10 cts.; pt. 15 cts.; qt. 25 cts.; 2 qts. 45 cts.; 4 qts. 75-cts.; pk. $4.25. - McLean’s ADVANCER. 


Peas if by mail, add 8 cents per pint, 15 cents per quart for postage. 


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CULTURE. — The : 
DEM comes Canter to SPECIAL NOTE.—This season our Packets of Peas are all large 
sas i he vaRo ae size (mo small sizes) made especially for mailing. 


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> | | PEAS — continued. 


IMPROVED STRATAGEM. A favorite with Market Gardeners fora general 
crop pea, strong vines, immense pods, large peas, heavy cropper, true stock. 
— Vines are strong, vigorous, and covered with immense pods, many of the pods 
measuring nearly five and a half inches in length, and containing as high as ten 
large, fine-flavored, wrinkled peas. From the ‘‘ Rural New Yorker’’: ‘‘ A remarka- 
ble variety. Vines very strong and needing but slight support. Twenty pods to a 
vine. The vine branches just under the surface 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 introduction has gained more rapidly in popularity than this, thus ay 
showing that it has sterling merit which gardeners appreciate. Our stock has been -Gx@ 
carefully selected, and will run remarkably true (see cut). Pkt. 10 cts.; pt. 20 cts.; 
qt. 30 cts.; 2 qts. 50 cts.; 4 qts. 75 cts.; pk. $1.25. 


» BLISS’S EVERBEARING. For the private garden this excels in every respect 
—flayor, size of pea, and productiveness. — A variety maturing soon after the 
Advancer, and continuing a long time in bearing. Vine stout, about two and a half 
feet high, bearing at the top six to ten broad pods. If these are removed as they 
mature, and the season and soil are favorable, the plant will throw out branches 
bearing pods which will mature in succession, thus prolonging the season. Peas 
wrinkled, large, cooking quickly and very tender, of superior flavor (see cut). 

vv Pkt. 10 cts.; pt. §5 cts.; qt. 25 cts.; 2 qts. 45 cts.; 4 qts. 75 cts.; pk. $1.25. 
CHAMPION OF ENGLAND. — One of the best late peas for the Market Gardener 


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Buss’s V< iN 


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or private garden, superior flavor, exceedingly productive. —- Universally Len HN SINGLE PLANT 
admitted to be one of the richest and best flavored peas grown, and very productive. BEARING PEA 7S - DRAWN FROM LIFE. 
Height four or five feet ; seed whitish green and much shrivelled. We consider this Copyright IBB3oy/)\\BissmSen? —ByWm.C, Scranton 


equal in quality to any in cultivation, and the best of its season either for the amateur or market gardener. 
pt. {5 cts.; qt. 25 cts.; 2 qts. 45 cts.; 4 qts. 75 cts.; pk. $4.25. 

Ae TELEPHONE. The favorite late variety for the Market Gardener. Extra large pods.— This pea has 
proved to be a valuable acquisition. Vines large, coarse leaves, height four and one-half feet; Pods very 
large, filled with immense peas, which are the largest of any. Tender, sweet, and of exoole Baro: The 
stock we offer has been carefully selected, and is prolific and the true broad pod type. Pkt. 10 ct pt. 20 cts. ; 
qt. 30 cts.; 2 qts. 50 cts.; 4 qts. 85 cts.; pk. $1.50. = i 


PRIDE OF THE MARKET. As a Iate pea it is grown largely 
a for New York Markets, extra large, dark green pods, very 
prolific. Grows from eighteen inches to two feet high, and 
bears pods, well filled with finely flavored peas from top to bottom 
of vine. Its enormous productiveness and superior appearance 
make it a market favorite. Pkt. J0 cts.; pt. 15 cts.; qt. 25 cts.; 
2 qts. 40 cts.; 4 qts. 60 cts; pk. $1.00. 

_Juno. — It grows two feet in height, requiring little or no bushing ; 
though being a free-clinging variety, it is greatly helped by it. 
It is a vigorous and strong grower, producing abundance of the 
finest peas possible. Pods very little curved, dark green, usually 
growing in pairs containing from seven to nine peas of the finest 
quality. The peas are of excellent flavor and tender, retaining 
their attractive dark green color when served at table. Pkt. 
10 co; pt. J5c.3 qt. 25c.; 2 qts.45c.; 4 qts. 75c.; pk. $1.25. 

wart Telephone. — Grows about one and one-half to two feet in 
height, very stocky habit, healthy, vigorous growth and very pro- 
ductive. Ripens about one week before the Stratagem. The pods 
are long, frequently measuring five inches in length, broad, 
rounded or curved at the end, remarkably well filled, color pale 

i green. Peas are large size, tender and delicious flavor. Pkt. 10 

: cts.; pt. 20 cts.; qt. 30 cts.; 2 qts. 55 cts.; 4 qts. $1.00; pk. $1.75. 

ie Dwarf Champion. — Grows about two and one-half feet in height. 

| Pkt. 10 cts.; pt. 15 cts.; qt. 25 cts.; 4 qts. 75 cts.; pk. $1.25, 

i) Duke of York. — Vines grow about four feet. Pods large, straight, 

h thick and very dark green; peas green, and when ripe much 
wrinkled. It ripens with the Telephone. On account of the pods 
coming nearly all at one time, it is particularly well adapted to 
market gardeners’ use. Pkt. J0 cts.; pte 15 cts»; qt- 25 cts.; 
2 qts. 40 cts.; 4 qts. 60 cts.; pk. $4.00. 

Yorkshire Hero.—Long, round pods, closely filled*with large, luscious, 
wrinkled peas, of extra fine quality, and yery productive. Well 
worthy of general cultivation. Pkt. 10 cts.; pt. 15 cts.; qt. 

: 25 cts.; 2 qts. 40 cts.; 4 qts. 60 cts.; pk. $f.00. 

WY Marrowfat, Dwarf White.— An old yariety, of dwarf habit, prefera- 
ble for small gardens. Pkt. JO cts.; pt. 15 ctse; qt. 20 cts.; 
2 qts, 35 cts.; 4 qts. 55 cts.; pk. 90 cts. 

Marrowfat, Black-Eyed. — Excellent either for garden or field cul- 
ture. Pkt. J0 cts.; pt. J5 cts.; qt. 20 cts.; 2 qts. 35 cts.; 4 qts. 


Pkt. 10 cts.; 


IMPROVED STRATAGEM. 55 cts.; pk. 90 cts. Tin PHOND PEA. 


Peas if by mail, add 8 cents per pint, 15 cents per quart, for postage. 


vad 


’ Ruby King. 
flesh quite thick. The plant is of sturdy, bushy habit, and | 


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One ounce 
will pro- 
duce 2,000 
plants. 


PEPPERS 


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 threefeet 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 
yery extensively cultivated. 


WARF EARLY | 


SQUASH. A Favo- 
rite with the Mar=- 
ket Gardeners. 
Mild in flavor, very 
productive. Se- 
lected Market Gar- 
dener’s Stock. 
Remarkable for its 
handsome appear- 
ance and thickness of 
the flesh, being much 
thicker than any of 
the old varieties. The 


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. Used extensively in the vicinity of Boston. 


DwarF Earty Squash PEPPER. 


Our stock has been selected with a great deal of care, and we | 


believe is unexcelled (see cut). Pkt. 10 cts.; % oz. 20 cts.; 
oz. 30 cts.; 2 oz. 50 cts.; % Ib. 75 cts.; Ib. $3.00. 

SWEET MOUNTAIN. A popular market variety, extra large 
size, very prolific. — Plants very vigorous and productive, 
growing upright, with moderately 
large leaves. Fruit very large, 
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 arich red. Flesh 
very thick, sweet, and mild flavored. 
IPEL15c.3 12 OF. OCs nOZDoCasT 2 
oz. 40c.; % Ib. 75c.; Ib. $2.50. 


y Large Bell, or Bull Nose.— <A very 
large sort, of inverted bell shape, 
suitable for filling or for a mixed 
pickle. Flesh thick, hard, and less 
pungent than most other sorts, and 
one of the earliest varieties (see cut). Pkt. 5 cts.; 4 oz. J5 cts.3 
0z- 25 cts. ; 20z. 40 cts.; 4 Ib. 75 cts; lb. $2.50. 


Fruit very large, scarlet, sweet, of mild flavor, 


/ 


LARGE BELL PEPPER. 


each plant produces from eight to sixteen large, handsome 
fruits. Especially 
fine for pickled 
cabbage, salads or 
stuffed for man- 
goes. Pkt.5c.; % 
02. 35c.3 02. 25c.3 
2 oz. 40c.3 14 Ib. 
. £75c.3 Ib. $2.50. 
wProcopp’s Giant. 
— Mammoth 


in shape, grows 
eight to nine in- 
ches long, of a 
brilliant scarlet, 
flesh very thick, 
productive, orna- 
mental. Pkt. 5 
cts. 3. 34) Oz. 
cts.30z.- 25cts.3 2 
oz. 40 cts.; 14 Ib. 
75 cts.; Ib. $2.50. 


fs 


SS ess 
ARLINGTON TESTED SEEDS“: 


fruit is alsosmoother, | 


in | 
size, very distinct | 


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& 

|\“Coral Gem Bouquet.—Is the finest of 
the small-sized varieties. Its beauti- 
ful little pods of shining red color 
are so thickly set as to give it the 
appearance of a bouquet of corals, 
hence its name. Besides its great 
beauty, it serves the housekeeper in 
a most convenient way when pods 
are wanted forseasoning. Pkt. 5c.; 
¥% oz. 25c.3 oz. 40c.; 2 oz. 65c.; 
4 Ib. 90c.; Ib. $3.50. 


\@Cayenne (true).—Pods small, cone 
shaped, red, intensely acrid. Used 
for pickles, and for making pepper 
sauce. Pkt. 5 cts.; 34 oz. 15 cts.; 
oz. 25 cts»; 2 oz. 40 cts.; 4 Ib. 75 cts.; Ib. $2.50. 


Cherry Red. — A small, smooth, round variety, of dwarf growth. 
Fruit at maturity of a deep rich glossy searlet color. Pkt. 
5c.3 4 oz 15c.3 oz. 25c.3 2 oz. 40c.3 4% Ib. 75c.; Ib. $2.50. 


Red Cluster.— A sport of the Chili Pepper. which it resembles; 
\ the leaves and fruits, however, are smaller. The latter are 
curiously crowded together on top of each branch. They are 
rather thin, and of a very conspicuous.coral red color. Pkt. 


5ce3 34 0z- J5c.3 0z- 25c.; 2 oz. 40c.; % Ib. 75c.; [b. $2.50. 


fiolden Dawn. —In color this is a bright golden yellow, and in 
productiveness it is said to surpass any other variety. It is 
entirely free from fiery: flavor (see cut). Pkt. 5 cts.; 34 oz. J5 
cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 2 oz. 40 cts.; 1% Ib. 75 cts.; Ib. $2.50. 


GOLDEN Dawn PEPPER. 


One pound will plant 


from 200 to 300 hills. 
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PUMPKIN 


CULTURE.— The common practice is to drop two or three seeds into 
every third or fourth hill in the cornfield; may be sown in hills, eight 
arct apart each way, four plants to each hill. 
| Cashaw, or Crookneck. — Large, light cream color, solid and 
sweet, very fine grained, splendid for table or feeding stock. 
Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. J0 cts; 14 Ib. 25 cts.; Ib. 75 cts. 


| Jonathan. — A large bottle-shaped variety with crookneck; grows 
larger than the Cashaw. A good keeper, very prolific, thick 
fleshed, very sweet and fine for pies. Pkt. 5 cts.3; oz. 10 cts.: 
4 Ib. 25 cts.3 Ib. 75 cts. 


| King of the Mammoti.—The largest of all the Pumpkins. Speci- 
mens have been grown to weigh 190 lbs. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 
10 cts.; 34 Ib. 25 cts.; 1b. 75 cts. 


\VNantucket Sugar, or Negro. —This is the Pumpkin used in the 
Eastern States for the celebrated Yankee Pumpkin Pies. 
Skin very dark green, almost black, flesh thick, and of a rich 
orange yellow. Weigh from ten to twelve pounds, excellent 
lt keeper. Pkt. 5 ctse3 oz. J0 cts.; 34 Ib. 25 cts.; Ib. 75 cts. 
Small Sugar. — A fine grained, sweet and anexcellent keeper, the 
pumpkin averaging about ten inches in diameter; skin deep 
orange-yellow. Pkt. 5c.3 oz. J0c.3 34 Ib. 20c.; Ib. 60c. 
Granite State Pumpkin. —Its color is dark green. The flesh is 
very thick and of a very beautiful golden yelljw; excellent 
keeper. Pkt. 5cts.; oz. J0 cts.; M4 Ib. 25 cts.; Ib. 75 cts. 


Pkt Sructes 


\ Connecticut Field.— The best for field culture. 
oz. 5 ctse3 34 Ib. 15 cts.; Ib. 30 cts. 


H AVE YOU 


INCLUDED IN 
YOUR ORDER 
SOME OF THE 
NOVELTIES 
ON PAGES 

1 TO 14. 


We deliver free at prices quoted all seeds listed on this page. 


0 
Twelve to fourteen bushels to the acre. One peck will 


plant about 100 hills. 


CULTURE. —In order to secure the best success in 
yrowing 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. Plant-in 
rows three feet apart, and the sets one foot in the rows. 
If wood ashes and plaster can be procured, sow a good 
dressing over the field after the potatoes areup. Ifa 
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 plant- 
ing in the open ground. 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 green in 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 

¥ clear off the beetles. 


EARLY NORWOOD. The largest extra early 
Y potato (see page 4). 

Early Norther.—Is a seedling from the Early Rose, which it 
resembles in shape and color. Strong, vigorous habit of growth, 
fine eating quality, and a great yielder (see cut). Pk. 50 cts.; 
bush. $1.50; bbl. $3.75. 

“Pride of the South. — The skin is white, with slight pink around 
the eye and not many eyes; the inside is white, and cooks 
4 mealy as soon as grown. Pk. 50 cts.; bush. $1.50; bbl. $4.00. 

Green Mountain. 


Vines strong and vigorous tubers, both skin 
and flesh are of extreme whiteness. A good yielder. Pk. 
50 cts.; bush. $1.50; bbl. $3.75. 
_ Bovie. — An extra early variety, vine is dwarf and stocky, tubers 
grow remarkably close and very even in size and prolific. 
Pk. 70 cts.; bush. $2.00; bbl. $4.25. 
cle Sam. —Is medium late, of good size and very uniform, 
vines large and vigorous, free from disease, blight, scab or rot, 
iy enormous yielder, cooks white, dry and floury. Pk. 70 cts.; 
Wd bush. $2.00; bbl. $4.25. 
© Delaware.— Vines strong and vigorous, tubers very large, 
smooth, and of excellent quality. The color is white, an im- 
mense yielder. Pk. 50 cts.; bush. $1.50; bbl. $3.75. 
arman I.— An intermediate variety in ripening, the flesh is 
peculiarly white and the quality perfect. Pk. 50 cts.; bush. 
$3.50; bbl. $3.75. 
(Carman III. — Vines are always strong and vigorous ; eyes shallow 
and few in number; both skin and flesh are of extreme 
whiteness. It is aperfect keeper. Pk. 50 cts.; bush. $1.50; 


t 


wx bbl. $3.75. 
dy Finger Potato,— Although this variety has been in culti- 
vation in certain sections of the country for many years, 
it is comparatively but little known in others. No other 
variety can approach it in quality and delicate flavor when 
properly baked. Three lbs. by mail, $1.00; pk. 70 cts.; 
bush. $2.00; bbi. $4.25. 
The following well known varieties need no description. 
We make a uniform price of 


Pk. 50 cts. ; bush. $1.50; 
bbl. $3.75. 


Bliss Triumph ; Beauty 
of Hebron, Early; New 
Queen; Early Ohio; 
Early Fortune ;. Early 
Rose ; Pearl of Savoy ; 
Beauty of Hebron, Late; 
Enormous ; White Ele- 
phant; Early Harvest; 
Freeman. 


HUMPHREY S$ 
POTATO KNIFE 


Price (post paid) 
35 cts. 


By express (not 
paid) 30 cts. 


| WE are always pleased to quote market prices on larger 


Victoria. 


quantities. SEED POTATOES are grown in MAINE. 


All our 


Ket ieee eta : 


Earty NORTHER. 


wt SWEET POTATO-.# 


Yellow Nansemond. — Early, productive, good quality. On ac- 
count of its early maturity, it is well adapted for cultivation 
in the Northern States. In good soil they will produce many 
specimens weighing three to five pounds each. Slips ready 
about May 10th. Price of slips, by mail, postpaid, doz. 20 cts.; 
100, 75 cts. By express, at purchasers’ expense, 1,000, $4.00. 

RHUBARB ROOTS .-. 


RHUBARB ("scene 46 


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. Inthe 
fall following, or the next spring, the plants will be large enough to 
transplant into rows three feet apart, set- 
ting them the same distance apart in the 
rows. When grown from roots they are 
usually set in the spring (and sometimes 
am the fall, but the spring is considered 

est). 


innaeus. 


One of the best sorts for 
family use. Skin thin, very early 
and productive. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 
cts.; 4 Ib. 50 cts.; Ib. $4.50. 


Leaves large, skin rather 
thick, more acid than the above, but 
more productive. Cultivated largely 
for market. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.3 
4 Ib. 50 cts.; Ib. $5.50. 


“St. Martins. — One of the earliest, and 
has arich spicy flavor, very productive. 
Pkt. 10c.; oz. 30c.; 14 Ib. $4.00. 


SALSIFY, or Oyster Plant. 


One ounce will sow fifty feet of drill. 


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 tofour 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 injury by being left in the ground 
till spring, but should be dug up before 

mencing their growth. 


andwich Island Mammoth. — An 
excellent variety. Very smooth, fine 
quality, white, and grows double the 
size of the Long White. Pkt. 5 cts.; 
oz. 15 cts.; 4 Ib. 40 cts.; Ib. $4.40. 


Sausiry, OR OysTER 
PLANT. 


All seeds listed on this page we deliver free at prices quoted. 


b 


\ EARLY SCARLET TURNIP, WHITE TIP. — The excellent appearance makes it a 


> 


“ Early Scarlet Globe. 


severe frost. 


Ne Plus Ultra, or twenty= 


Icicle.— The almost transparent whiteness of root 


ARLINGTON California Mammoth White. — Introduced into California by 


: ee 
Or radishes shou e 
One ounce will sow ounce will sow Gee CHS Ghar eneTe 

100 feet of drill. low, well broken by dig- 


ging, 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 sooa 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 


RAWSON’S SCARLET CONICAL. For Market Gardeners there is no superior. 
Brilliant scarlet, short top, uniform shape. —'The best forcing radish, it has a very 
short top, is of conical shape and a brilliant scarlet color. In flavor it is all that can be 
desired, very tender and crisp. Pkt. 5cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 14 Ib. 25 cts.; Ib. 75 cts. 

ARLINGTON LONG SCARLET. For a long Radish it is unexcelled. — A favorite in 
the market on account of its beautiful appearance and fine flayor. It is grown entirely 
away from all other seed, and the roots, when transplanted, are carefully selected (see cut). 


Pkt. 5 ctse3 OZe 10 Ctse3 VA Ib. 20 cts.; Ib. 65 cts. 


favorite in the Market.— It is a very deep scarlet with white tip. Excellent for forcing; 
very handsome. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz- J0 cts; 44 Ib. 20 cts.; Ib. 65 cts. 


g, being fit 


One ounce will 

sow 100 feet of 

drill; ten to 

twelve pounds for 
one acre. 


CER — Spinach will succeed well in any good 
garden soil. For spring use, sow the seed in August or 
September, and coyer with some coarse litter during the 
winter. If wanted for summer and fall, sow early in the 
Spe ee intervals of two or three weeks, as the crop is 
needed. 


YRAWSON’S ROUND THICK LEAF. The Mar- 
ket Gardener’s Favorite for fall or spring. — 
The popular market variety in the vicinity of 
Boston. Produces large, thick, dark green leaves 
somewhat crumpled, and possesses the valuable 
quality of standing along time. Good either for 
spring or fall sowing (see cut). Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 
10 cts.; 14 Ib. 15 cts.; Ib. 40 cts. 


SAVOY-LEAVED (Bloomsdale).—An exceedingly 
popular variety, very hard and stands up 
wel/.— One of the best market varieties. Produc- 
tive, hardy, tender, and well flavored. Pkt. 5 
cts-; oz- 10 cts»; 14 Ib. 35 cts.; Ib. 40 cts, 


for table in three weeks. Roots round and 
bright scarlet. Pkt. 5c.;0z- J0c.3 4 Ib. 20c.; 
Ib. 65c. 


An excellent variety for 
forcing; bright scarlet, short top. Pkt. 5c.; 
oz. 30c.; % Ib. 25c.3 Ib. 75c. 


which has no comparison among all existing 
Radishes, makes it a valuable introduction; 
grows three to four inches long; matures in 
twenty -two days from sowing. Pkt. 5 cts.3 
oz. 0 cts.; % Ib. 25 cts.3 1b. 75 cts. 


The following varieties we have 
selected as being all desirable and 
good quality. A uniform price of — 


Pkt. 5c.3 0z-10c.3; 34 Ib. 20c.; 1b. 65c. 


“Earliest Scarlet Erfurt. — Next to 
our strain of Scarlet Conical, we 
consider this best for market gar- 
deners, and is one of the earliest. 
Short leaved, excellent for forcing. 

Early Scarlet Turnip. —Small top, quick 
growth, mild and crisp, excellent for forcing. 

“French Breakfast. — A very popular, quick- 

growing variety, one of the best for forcing. 

Oval form; color scarlet, tipped with white, 


Used extensively by Arlington gardeners for fall sow- 
ing. Pkt. 5 cts»; oz. 10 cts.; 14 Ib. 20 cts.; Ib. 75 cts. 
ictoria. —It is later than the other varieties, but of re- 
markable fine texture, of the deepest green, heavy 
making it quite ornamental in appearance. crimped, thick, fleshy leaves, deep red stem. Pkt. 
White Giant Stuttgart, Summer. Very s c 5 ctse; oz. J0 cts»; 14 Ib. 15 cts.; Ib. 40 cts. 
early and remarkable for its quick growth. WuitE Giant Long Standing.— Excellent for spring sowing, as it will 


In five to eight weeks after being sown it SruTTGarr stand two weeks longer than the old Round Leaf without 
== will produce roots as large as a purple winter TURNIP. going to seed, but does not mature as early by ten 
radish (see cut). days as Rawson’s Round Thick-Leaf. Pkt. 5 cts.; 

Wood’s Early Frame. —Similar to Long Scarlet, but does not oz. J0 cts.; 4 Ib. 15 cts.; Ib. 40 cts. 


grow quite as long; of more brilliant color, 
forcing. 

y Chartier, or Shepherd Radish. — A deep crimson color at the 
top, and blending off to almost white at the bottom. 

© White Turnip. 
white. 


excellent for |=Weyw.Zealand. — This plant grows very large and luxu- 

riant in warm, rich soil, and produces a large quan- 

tity of leaves during summer. Pkt. 5c.f' oz. 10c.3 

4 Ib 30c.; Ib. $5.00. 

Like the scarlet in shape, but in color pure fre or Fall. —Prickly seeded, with triangular, 

A very early and handsome variety, of oblong or arrow-shaped leaves. For fall sowing, 
a lovely rose color, and oblong. — ; Pkt. 5 cts.; aie cts.; 4 Ib. 5 cts. 

Early Short Top Long Scarlet. — When pure and true it has a 
bright scarlet root and a very small top. 

Early Purple Turnip.— Color deep purple, very early, and of 
fine flavor. 


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WINTER VARIETIES. 
Spanish Long y large sizé and firm texture. 
Store in sand in the cellar for winter use. 
© Spanish Half Long. —Similar to above only not as long. 
imilar to the above, except in form. 
form rather conical and yery smooth. 
Of a lovely rose color, fiesh firm and pungent. 


Lone the Chinese. It grows to a large size. Flesh white, firm, and 


SCARLET. of good flavor. Rawsoy’s Rounp Taick-Lear Spinacn. 


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SQUASH 


One ounce Early will plant fifty hills; one ounce Marrow twenty 
hills. Four to six pounds will be required per acre. 


EARLY SUMMER VARIETIES. 


ARLINGTON SUMMER CROOKNECK. The popular Crook- 
neck for this market, extra large size, Arlington seed. 
— Originated in Arlington, and although larger than the ordi- 
nary crookneck, it is earlier, grows from fifteen to eighteen 
inches long, and of the finest quality. Their handsome ap- 
pearance commands. an extra price on the market. More of 
a straight neck than the other varieties. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 
cts.; 4 Ib. 25 cts.; Ib. 75 cts. 


Early Summer Crookneck.— A small, crooknecked summer 
squash. Skin bright yellow, covered with warty excrescences. 
Very early and quite productive. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. J0 cts.; 4 
Ib. 20 Cts.; Ib. 60 cts. 

wEarly White Crookneck. — Similar in shape to the old variety 
of crookneck, only nearly twice the size and white instead of 
yellow. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. J0cts.; 14 Ib. 20 cts.; Ib. 60 cts. 


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EARLY PROLIFIC, OR ORANGE Marrow. 


CULTURE.— The squash is a tender annual,.and should not be planted 


1 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 liable to rot in damp, 


weather. The hills should be nine feet apart each way, and thoroughly 
ured. Slightly elevate them, and on this place seven or eight seeds, soas 
The bush varieties, such as Summer Crookneck, 


te Bush Scallop, etc., may be planted a little nearer together. Press the 


seeds down firmly before covering, and cover early planted ones one inch 
deep, and late one and one-half inches. 
as has yet been found for keeping off the bugs. 


Ground plaster is as good an article 


HUBBARD. The most popular of all the winter varieties, 
an excellent keeper. — More largely grown as a late sort than 
any other squash. It is of large size, often weighing nine to 
twenty-five pounds. Color bluish-green, occasionally marked 
with brownish-orange or yellow. Flesh fine grained, dry, and 
excellent flavor. It can be had in use from September to May. 
Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 4 fb. 25 cts.; 1b. $4.00. 

WWarted Hubbard. — Grows larger than the old variety, darker 
- green and covered with warty knots. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.3 

% Ib. 25 cts.; Ib. $1.00. 
Golden Hubbard. — Similar to the old variety of Hubbard except 

in color. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. !0 cts»; 14 Ib. 20 cts.; Ib. 75 cts, 

ESSEX HYBRID. A favorite with the Market Gardener, al= 
ways dry, excellent keeper. — Distinct in appearance, of a 
short, cylindrical shape, having on the blossom end a small 
cap-shaped enlargement. The flesh is dry, sweet and thick, 
and of a bright orange color, while its keeping qualities are 
admirable (see cut). Pkt.5c.; 0z.10c.; % 1b.25c.; Ib. $1.00. 


“Arlington White Bush Scalloped, Arlington Seed.— Origi- 
nated in Arlington from a : 
selection of the old sort, which 
it resembles with the exception 
of being larger in size and 
equally as early (see cut). Pkt. 4am 
5 cts.; oz. J0 cts.; % lb. 25 2a 
f Cts. 5 Ib. 75 cts. =a 
Early White Bush Scalloped, 
or Pattypan.— This is the 
well-known white pattypan 
squash. Matures the earliest 
of any, very productive, light 
cream color, and scallop 
shaped. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 4 Ib. 20 cts.; [b. 60 cts. 
Yellow Bush Scallop. — Similar to aboye, only color is yellow. 
” Pkt. 5 cts-; 0z- 10 cts.; 14 lb. 20 cts.; 1b. 60 cts. 
egetable Marrow.— <A favorite English sort; early, sking 
greenish-white, flesh white, soft and of rich flavor, quite dis* 
tinct from othersorts. Pkt. 5c.;0z. 15c.3 4 Ib. 30c. ; lb. $1.00. 
FALL OR WINTER VARIETIES. 

‘ EARLY PROLIFIC, OR ORANGE MARROW. The earliest) 
of the fall or early winter varieties. — There is no variety 
for fall and winter that can compete with this in earliness and 
productiyeness, the two most important features for the 


ARLINGTON WHITE BusH 
SCALLOPED. 


market gardener ; while its attractive color — brilliant orange-s| jya 


red — good cooking and keeping qualities make it popular with 
the consumer (see cut). Pkt. 5cts.; oz. JOcts.; % Ib. 25 cts.;¥ 
Ib. 75 cts. 

Golden Bronze. —In form similar to the Prolific Marrow, color 
a dark grayish green, flesh bright yellow, fine grained, very 


sweet delicious flavor. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 15c.; 4 Ib. 30c.; Ib. $1.00. 
All seeds listed on this page are 


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Warren. — Similar to Hssex Hybrid except deeper in color. Pkt, 
5 cts.; oz. J0 cts.; % fb. 25 cts.; Ib. $4.00. 

BAY STATE. Hard shell, dryness of grain and sweetness 
of flavor are its chief points of excellence. — Has an ex- 
tremely 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, 
The flesh is bright golden-yellow, and very fine flavored, very 
productive (see cut). Pkt. 5c.; 0z. J0c.; 44 Ib. 25c.; Ib. 75c. 

LL OR WINTER VARIETIES which we make a uniform price 
of, Pkt. 5cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 4 Ib. 20 cts.; Ib. 60 cts. 

Boston Marrow. — Of oval form. Skin thin. When ripe, light 

orange mottled with light cream color. Flesh salmon yellow. 


Winter Crookneck.— An old and well-known variety. Will 
often keep good until the crop is gathered the following year. 
Fordhook. — The flesh is dry and sweet, and one of the best in 
quality. Keeps throughout the winter and spring until June. 
¢Mammoth Chili. — This is the ‘* Jumbo”’ of the Squash family. 
The form is round, flattened at both stem and blossom end. 
The outer color is a rich orange-yellow. 
Perfection Gem.— Creamy-white color, 
grained, deliciously flavored. 
© American Turban, or Turk’s Cap. — A most excellent late table 
variety, lighter color than Essex Hybrid. 
rblehead. — Flesh lighter in color than the Hubbard, sweet, 
dry, and delicious flavor. 
Delicata. — Early and very prolific, orange-color, splashed and 
striped with very dark green. 
* Faxon Squash. — The ripe squashes vary in color, some of them 
being pale yellow, while others are green, mottled, and faintly 
striped. 


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One ounce will 
produce about 
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quarter pound 

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an acre. 


CULTURE. — The tomato is raised from seed, which should be sown in the hot- 
bed about February 20th, and continudus sowings made until April Ist, according as 
the plants are wanted for use. Whenthe plants are about two inches high, trans- 
pie 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 to 
make them stocky. Set outin the open ground about June Ist, in well-enriched 
soil, setting the plants five feet apart each way. 


RAWSON’S PURITAN. For general crop, large, smooth, bright red, 
very prolific.— We believe that this variety possesses important ad- 
vantages over any other, especially for marketing. In comparative tests 
it has shown not only a marked vigor of growth and productiveness over 
any of its competitors, but has been entirely free from disease and * leaf 
curl.’”? It seldom cracks, being so very firm, and of that bright-red 
color which marketmen prefer (see cut). Arlington seed. Pkt. 10 cts.; 


. Rawson’s PurRITAN. Y oz 25 pis. ; oz. 40 cts.; 4 Ib. $1.00; Ib. $3.50. 
BELM ONT. The best extra early variety. Seed allgrown ;| BEAUTY. The most popular of the pinkish tinge varieties. 
5 at Arlington.— An extra early variety, that has become quite | — The color is a glossy crimson, with a purple tinge. It grows 
popular in Boston market the past three seasons; good size, | in clusters of four and five, retaining its large size late in the 
smooth color, that bright red that sells so well in this market. | season. Very solid, with a tough skin, making it very desira-= 
Pkt. 10 cts.; 14 oz. 25 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; 4 Ib. $1.00; Ib. $3.50. | ble for shipping. Pkt. 5c.3; oz. 20c.3 4 Ib. 60c.; Ib. $2.00. 


VATLANTIC PRIZE. A favorite of the extra early varieties. “Dwarf Champion. —In manner of growth it is peculiar, grow- 
—This tomato is the result of many years’ careful selection. | ing upright, quite dwarf, with firm, short-jointed stem, which 
The vines grow strong, stiff, and very rapidly, setting the | makes it self-supporting. The fruit resembles the Acme in 
crown fruit when quite young. The fruit - color. Medium in size, and attractive 
is borne in clusters, each vine producing in appearance. Its upright, compact 
from sixty to eighty perfect fruits, very habit of growth permits it to be planted 
solid and of the finest quality, being un- close together. Pkt. 5c.; 34 oz. J5c.3 
usually free from core and seeds (see cut). 0z-.25c.; 4 lb. 75c.3 fb. $2.50. 
Pkt. 5 cts-} 72 oz 15 cts»; z+ 25 ctse3 4 ’Lorillard.—Pxcellent for forcing under 
: Ib. 75 cts.; Ib. $2.50. glass, withouta rival in color, flayor and 
’THE STONE. A growing favorite with solidity; prolific bearer. Pkt. 5c.3; oz, 
the Market Gardener for main crop.— | $5c.3; 02. 25c.3 4 Ib. 75c.; Ib. $2.50. 
plpens Foner Sa = = very latge, aad a! ¥Honor Bright. — The chief peculiari- 
Sh. “ ee ae Eh lO OR YON easy > ties are its solidity ; changes of color 
BY regent inser a Papp ete Hee Luly the fruit undergoes during develop- 
Oras ones ane j ARDS RCe rent epee: ment; first it is light green, then an 
Pkt. 5 ctse; 72 02. 5 ctse3 oz 25 ctse3 4 attractive waxy-white, changing to 
Ib. 75 cts.; Ib, $2.50. red. One of the longest keepers and 
» PONDEROSA. One of the largest. — Very of excellent quality ; if picked in the 
large, solid and of good flavor. Single speci- early stage they can be stored in a 
mens have been grown weighing one and a cool place, and willkeep from one to 
half to two pounds each. Pkt. J0c.; % oz. four weeks. Pkt. 5c.3 34 oz 15c.: 
25c.; oz 40 cts-; 4 Ib. $1.00; Ib. $4.00. oz. 25 cts. 4 Ib. 75 cts.; Ib. $2.50. 


The following popular varieties we make a uniform price of —Pkt. 5 cts.; 14 oz. J5cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 4 Ib. 75 cts. ; Ib. $2.50. 


The Volunteer. — One of the earliest. Large size, round, smooth, |¥Golden Queen. — Good size, smooth, mature early and are yery 
color bright red. productive. Excellent for slicing, the handsome yellow slices 
Dwarf Aristocrat. —In manner of growth and foliage it resem- | making a beautiful contrast in a dish with red tomatoes. 
‘ bles the Dwarf Champion. In color the fruit is a rich glossy red. | Red Cherry. — Shape small, red, similar to cherry. 
» Boston Market.— The old favorite early variety. Color bright red. Pear Shaped, or Fig.—Fruit is yellow, resembling pear in shape- 


Deeply ribbed. a : ; : 
Yellow Plum. — Shape uniform oval, and perfectly smooth ; color jy/Strawberry, or Ground Cherry. —'The fruit grows in a husk 


4 lemon-yellow ; used for preserves. and will keep all winter ; make an excellent prdserve. 
The following well=known varieties we make a uniform price of, 


Pkt. 5 cts.; 3% oz. 15 ctse3 oz. 20 cts.; 14 Ib. 60 cts.; Ib. $2.25. 
» Favorite. — Anearly variety. Large fruit. Does not crack after ripening ; is of a 
dark red. 
./Perfection. — Perfectly smooth, blood-red in color, very solid, and a heavy cropper. 
w Royal Red. — Excellent for main crop ; skin and flesh intense red. 

_ Essex Early Hybrid. — Very early ; solid, rich flavored; large in size; grows 
perfectly smooth ; bright purplish-erimson color. 

Imperial. — An extra early variety of smooth and fine form, of bright-red color, 
but changing to pinkish-purple when fully ripe. It is quite thick flesh, free 
from any hard core, isa strong grower and very prolific. 

Ignotum. — It is large, smooth, heavy, and yery solid. Of a deep red, handsome 
color. Flesh is of finest quality, and of a delicious flavor. 

Trophy. — Fruit very large, generally smooth and solid, and of fine quality. 

Paragon. — Large, bright crimson, smooth, solid, of excellent flavor ; bears trans- 
portation well. 

Acme. — Dark-red color, slightly tinged with purple, delicious flavor. LORILLARD. 


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One ounce will sow CULTURE.—For early use, @¢ 

150 feet of drill. rons as aoc as the rom gan 

. e worked in spring in drills 

Tyo. posnds,. wall fifteen inches apart, and thin 

sow an acre. to eight inches apart as soon 

: E as plants are large enough to 

handle. For succession, sow at intervals of a fortnight until the last week of July, from which & 

time until the end of August sowings may be made for main and late crops. Thesowings should & 

always be done just before rain, if possible; and the success of the crop inagreat measure depends upon quick == 
germination, and a rapid and free growth at first. 


~ WHITE FLESH VARIETIES. 
EXTRA EARLY MILAN PURPLE TOP. The Earliest Turnip for Market Gardeners. — A 
flat, strap leaved variety with white flesh. Skin white under ground and purple-red aboye. It is 
two or three weeks earlier than the strap leaf variety (seecut). Pkt. 5 
v cts-; oz. 30 cts.; 14 Ib. 25 cts.; Ib. 75 cts. 
EXTRA EARLY,WHITE MILAN. The Earliest White Turnip. — Same 
shape, size and equally as early as above, white top. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 
J0 cts.; 14 Ib. 25 cts.; 1b. 75 cts. . 
PURPLE TOP STRAP-LEAVED, or Early Red. More of this turnip 
is sold to Market Gardeners than any other variety.— The kind 
most generally planted: It is a quick grower. The flesh is very fine 
grained and sweet flavored (see cut). Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; % Ib. 
pe 20 cts.; Ib. 50 cts. 
White Top Strap-Leaf.— Differs from the Purple Top or Early Red only 
es In color. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts-; 4 Ib. 20 cts.; Ib. 50 cts. Large Yellow Globe, or 
y Early Snowball.— A medium-sized, round, pure white variety, of excel- ! Yellow Stone. — Hand- 
lent flavor. Pkt. 5 cts.; 0z. 10 cts.; 14 Ib. 20 cts.; Ib. 50 cts. : some, globular shape. 
» PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. A variety very much in favor with Purrve Tor Wits Grose. Color, pale yellow With 
Market Gardeners. — An early variety, globe shaped, heavy cropper. greenish top. One of the 
In other respects similar to the Purple Top Strap-Leaf best for a general crop, either for table use 
(see cut). Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; 4 Ib. 20c.; Ib. 50c. q/ or stock. Pkt. 5 cts.3 oz. J0 cts.; /4 Ib. 
£ White Egg. —Ot very rapid growth, egg shaped, with thin, en 20 cts.; Ib. 50 cts. 
white skin. Very solid, firm, fine-grained flesh, of VVettow Aberdeen Purple Top. — Bulb 
sweet, mild flavor. It grows to a good size, and is ex- globular, reddish purple above, and deep~ 
cellent either as an early or late variety (see cut). Pkt. yellow below. Tap-root small. Flesh pale 
5 cts.; oz. J0 cts»; % Ib. 20 cts.; fb. 50 cts. yellow, tender, sugary, and solid. Pkt. 5 
Sweet German. — This variety is very popular in many ctse; 0Z- JO cts.; 74 Ib. 20 cts.; 1b. 50 cts. 


OI, notably so in the New England States. It par- . 

takes largely of the nature of the Ruta Baga, and should y (Swedish, or Russian 

5 RUTA BAGA. Turnip.) 
CULTURE. — Should be sown from the 20th of 


be sown a month earlier than 
the flat turnips. The flesh is 

June to the middle of July, in drills two feet 
apart, and thinned out at the first working to 


white, hard, firm, and sweet, 
and it keeps nearly as well as 

P . ten inches between each plant. The roots are 
best preserved in a pit or cellar during the 


the Ruta Baga. Highly rec- 
a ommended for winter and winter, and are excellent for the table early in 
é PurpLE Top, or Harty RED. spring. 


spring use (see cut). Pkt. 5c. Hs 
ant * ‘ 
Pa J0c.; 74 1b. 20c.; 1b. 50c. |“ IMPROVED AMERICAN PURPLE-TOP.—The most popular of all 
udlong’s Improved or Bread- the Ruta Baga. The Market Gardener’s Favorite; excellent for 
storing. — Largely grown both for table and for stock. Yellow flesh, 


stone. — White, very sweet 
solid, of fine quality. Keeps well until summer (see cut). Pkt. 5 cts.; 
oz. 10 cts.; 14 Ib. 20 cts.; Ib. 50 cts. 
Shamrock Yellow Swede. —Similar to the above except that it is globe 
_ Shaped. Pkt. 5cts.; oz. JO cts»; 4 Ib. 20 cts.; Ib. 50 cts. 

V’ St. Andrews. — Excellent for table use. Flesh yellow, with purple top; a 

great favorite in Boston market. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. J0 cts.; 74 Ib. 20 cts.; 
; Ib. 50 cts. : 
WHITE Ecc. yy Large White French. — Flesh white, solid, mild, and sweet. Excellent for 

the table, also for stock. Pkt. 5c.;0z. J0c.; 4 lb. 20c.; Ib. 50c. 


One ounce will sow twenty-five feet square, and 
e produce plants for one acre. 


CULTURE: — 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, cover- 
ing the seed very slightly; keep free frcm weeds, and water frequently if the weather is dry; set out the 
first of June. three feet apart, in land that has been heavily manured. Look out for the tobacco worm, 
which must be removed as soon as it appears, or it will destroy the crop. 


Connecticut Seed Leaf. —Saved from selected plants. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 
30 cts.; % Ib. $1.00; Ib. $3.00. 
Hayana.—Imported seed. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 40 cts»; 4 Ib. $5.25. 


WE are New England Agents for The Star 


The “‘Up-to-Date’”’ Incubator; Perfect 
Ventilation. No Moisture Pans, Even Temper- Incubator. 
ature, and WILL HATCH CHICKENS FROM FERTILE EGGs. 
A full line of Star Specifics and Poultry Supplies always on hand. 


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YELLOW FLESH 
VARIETIES. 


Robertson’s Golden Baill. 
— The most delicate yel- 
low-fleshed turnip we 
know of. Not large, but 
firm, hard, and of excel- 
lent flavor. As a table 
variety has no superior. 
Pkt. Sicts.: oz. JONcts.s 
% tb. 20 cts.; Ib. 50 cts. 


mild flavor, half long in shape. 
Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 4 Ib. 
20 cts.; Ib. 50 cts. 


AMERICAN 
BaGa. 


IMPROVED 
Rura 


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Sweet GERMAN. 


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HERBS. 


Angelica, Garden (Archangelica officinalis). Native biennial, 


at one time much in request for confectionery and for its sup- | 


posed medicinal value. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts. 
Anise (Pimpinella anisum). Hardy annual, used for garnishing 
and seasoning. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts. 
Balm (Melissa officinalis). Perennial herb, used as a drink for 
the sick, and for culinary purposes. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 30 cts. 
Basil, Sweet (Ocymum basilicum). Tender annual, must be 
raised in gentle heat. Seeds sown in April, indoors, in rich, 
light soil, and in beds in June. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts. 
Bene (Sesamum orientale). — Extensively grown in tropical 
countries for the oil contained in its seeds. Pkt. 5c.3 oz. 20c. 
Borage (Borago officinalis). Leaves used for flavoring, and 
flowers furnish bee pasture. Pkt. 5 cts.3; oz. 20 cts. 
Caraway (Carum carvi). 
flavoring. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts. 
Catnip, or Catmint (Nepeta cataria). 
poses. Pkt. J0 cts. 3 oz. 40 cts. 


Used for medicinal pur- 


Coriander (Coriandrum sativum). Young leaves used insoups and | 


Pkt. 5 cts.; 
Pkt. 


salads. Seeds in confectionery and for flavoring. 
oz. 35 cts. 

Dill (Anethum graveolens). Young leaves used for flavoring. 
5 cts.3 oz 10 cts.; 4% Ib. 25 cts.; Ib. 70 cts. 

Fennel, Sweet (Anethum feniculum). Hardy perennial, 
used in fish sauces and for garnishing. Seeds used for flayor- 
ing. Pkt. 5cts.; oz. J0 cts. ; 

Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger). 
Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts. 

Horehound (Marrubium vulgare). Hardy perennial. The pro- 
duct obtained by soaking the leaves and tops in boiling water 
has long been popular as a medicine for subduing irritating 
coughs. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 25 cts. 

Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis). Aromatic evergreen bushy herb. 
Flowers and tops used for medicinal purposes: Pkt. 5c.30z. 25c. 

Lavender (Lavendulu vera). Hardy perennial. Flower spikes 
are dried for their peculiar lasting fragrance. Usually grown 
for oil largely used in perfumery. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts. 

Marjoram, Sweet (Origa num marjorana). Hardy perennial, 
cultivated for use of its leaves, for flavoring and other culi- 
nary purposes. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 1% Ib. 50 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. Pkt. 5c.3 oz. 20c.; 41b. 40c. 

Pennyroyal (Mentha Pulegium). Hardy perennial, cultivated for 
the occasional use of its leaves and tops in culinary prepara- 
tions, and for medicinal purposes. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 60 cts. 

Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis). Hardy annual. Open 
flowers dried are used in soups. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 35 cts. 

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). Hardy evergreen shrub ; 
foliage used for medicinal purposes. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 30 cts. 

Rue (Ruta graveolens).- Hardy ; leaves emit a powerful odor, and 
have an exceedingly acrid taste. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 35 cts. 

Saffron (Carthamus tinctorius). Used in medicine and also in 
dye. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. J0 cts. 

Sage (Salvia officinalis). Most extensively used of all herbs 
for seasoning. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 20c.; 4 Ib. 50c.; Ib. $1.75. 
Summer Savory (Satureja hortensis). Wardy annual. Aromatic 
tops are used for culinary purposes. Pkt.55 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 

% 1b. 50 cts. 

Tansy (Tanacetum vulgaris). A medicinal herb. Curled-leaved 
variety, used for garnishing. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris). Leaves and tops are used for culinary 
purposes. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 30 cts. 

Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium). Wardy perennial. Leaves 
and tops are grown for medicinal use. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 25 cts. 


Contains medicinal properties. 


Leaves 


Grown for the seeds, which are used in | 


Asparagus Roots. 


Vegetable Plants and Roots 


Plants sent by express will be packed with all 
possible care; butas unavoidable delays will 
sometimes occur while on the route, we cannot 
be-responsible for the condition in which they 
reach the purchaser, nor can we make any al- 
lowances for losses that may occur. Positively 
no plants sent C. O. D. Z 


100 1,000 
Moore’s Giant, 
2 years-old $1.00. $6.00 
Barr’s Mam- 


moth 1.00 6.00 
Palmetto 1.00 6.00 
Columbian 
ite 1.00 6.00 
Conover’s 
Colossal -75 5.00 
Cabbage. April and May 
delivery. 
Seek = 100 1,000 
arly Summer $1.00 $7.00 100 1,000 
Early Jersey Wakefield A ‘ a ae $1.00 $7.00 
June and July delivery. 
Stone Mason Drumhead 2 5 : - 3 - -50 3.50 
Fottler’s Brunswick : > : 3 s 3 : 50 3.50 
Globe Curled Savoy 2 3 5 A E Z 50 3.50 

Cauliflower. Hot-bed grown. May delivery. June and July delivery. 
Rawson’s Sea-Foam . $1.00 $9.00 $0.75 $6.00 
Henderson’s Early Snowball 1.00 9.00 ve 6.00 
Early Erfurt . : . : 1.00 9.00 75 6.00 

Celer. Jy: June and July delivery. 
Giant Pascal ( $0.75 $6.00 ( $0.50 $4.00 
Boston Market J 75 6.00 Field } -50 4.00 
ParisGolden Jramsplanted. 5 600 Grown * .50 4.00 
White Plume l .75 6.00 eo 4.00 

Chives. Per bunch, 15 cts., per doz., $1.00. 

Egg Plant. Doz. 100 
New York Improved, pot grown . : : : 5 $0.50 $4.00 
New York Improved, hot-bed grown ; 3 3 -30 2.00 

Horse-Radish Sets. 100 1,000 
By mail, per doz.,10 cts. By express F S : : 30.50 $40.0 

Lettuce. Hot-house grown, delivery from Sept. to April. 

Rawson’s Hot-house 4 Ea 4 7 5 . 1.00 9.00 
Rawson’s Crumpled-Leaf . : = ~ 1.00 9.00 
Black-Seeded Tennis Ball. Delivery from May to Sept. .75 5.00 


We have Lettuce plants all sizes at almost any time during 
the year in small or large quantities. Write for prices. 


Pepper. _ Ready May and June. Doz. 100 
Large Bell. = 5 5 ‘ ; si - - - $0.25 $1.50 
Squash, 2 ek, Kaela | ou, ee ee ; 25 1.50 

Rhubarb Roots. Each. 

Victoria . > 5 5 3 é $0.15 1.50 8.00 

Tomato. 

Puritan . - 5 ~ 5 : 3 3 “ 2 25 2.00 
Favorite . : 5 F - z 2 5 ne oe 25 2.00 
Dwarf Champion , Pe A : : : 4 25 2.00 
Golden Queen . A 3 ES A 2 ‘ 5 25 2.00 
Yellow Plum : 5 5 - J c 25 2.00 
Tarragon. -20 2.00 


SWEET POTATO. Yellow Nansemond. 


On account of its early maturity, it is well adapted for cultivation 
in the Northern States. They will grow on quite ordinary soil, with 
but a light coat of manure, and yield a large crop. In good soil they 
will produce many specimens weighing three to fife pounds each. 
Slips ready about May 10th to 20th. 

Price of slips, by mail, postpaid, per doz., 20 cts.; per 100, 75 cts. 
By express, at purchaser’s expense, per 1,000, $4.00. 


SEED FOR HEDGES. 


Oz. Lb. 

Oz... Lb. Hawthorn . . $0.10 $0.75 

Arborvite . $0.20 $2.00 Locust Honey,or Acacia, .10  .40 
Balsam, Fir : . 16 1.50 (three thorned) 

Barberry, common . - 10 .75 | Norway Spruce. ° ~.eA0- 1,00 

Barberry, purple leaved .15 1.50 | Osage Orange . : - 10 .60 

Buckthorn 3 ees Lier rt) Privet, California . cer aaeo 


MOCKING BIRD AND PARROT FOOD. 


BIRD SEEDS; If by mailadd 8 cents per pound for postage. 


One Lb. 100 lbs. [ One lb. 100 lbs. 


Sicily Canary $0.10 $ 6.00 Unhulled Rice or Paddy $0.10 $6.00 
German Rape -10 6.00 | Parrot Food, finest m’x’d_ .10 6.00 
Hemp . 10 5.00 Mocking Bird Food, a 

Flax 5 : -10 6.00 food for all soft-bill 

Maw . " -20 15.00 birds . . * . 25 

Millet . 10 5.00 Bird Gravel . : : -10 
Sunflower . -10 6.00 | Cuttlefish Bone. 3 25 


Herb seeds delivered at prices quoted. Plants by express, purchaser Paying transit. 


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FIELD CORN. ° Mee Corn we make a uniform price of, 


te 15 cts.; pk. 50 cts.; bush. $3.50. 
EARLY YELLOW CANADA. A popular variety in New England.— ars small. Very 


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early, usually ripening in August. Admirably adapted tor culture in the Northern States. S=) 
LONGFELLOW. A variety largely grown for its productiveness.— An ecight-rowed yellow is==/ 
, finest sort, ears ten to fifteen inches long. The cob is quite small, with kernels of good size. =, 


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4 Considered safe for planting in the latitude of Massachusetts. 
Sanford. — Ears very large with small cob, kernel white. Productive and of good quality. 
ueén of the Prairie. — The earliest of the yellow dent corn, very prolific, and easily ripens in 


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proved Leaming.— The ears are large and handsome with deep grain of deep orange color and 
small cob, stalks medium size. It is adapted to a greater variety of soils than other varieties. 


‘Angel of Midnight. — An extra early flint corn, eight-rowed, good size. 
rly Mastodon. — An early dent variety, strong growing, with exceedingly large ears and grain. 


ENSILAGE, OR FODDER CORN. Sow, one to one anda 


half bushels to an acre. 

Good fodder and plenty of it, supplemented by a generous grain ration, is as essential as good 
cows in profitable dairying, and when well grown and properly cured, it is quite equal in value to 
average hay. 

Red Cob Ensilage. — A pure white cornonaredcob. Itissweet, tender, juicy, has short joints and 
produces an abundance of foliage, will produce 25 to 30 tons per acre. Pk. 40 cts.; bush. 
$1.253 sack of 2 bush. $2.25. \ 

Virginia Mammoth White.— Thousands of carloads of this have been used in the Northern 
Central States for ensilage and fodder purposes, and sold under various fancy nanres ; but the 
main supply is Virginia grown, and where pasturage is expensive, it is the cheapest and best 
food that can be grown for feeding green to stock of all kinds. Price, shelled, Pk. 40 cts.3; 
bush. $4.00; 2 bush. $1.90. 

Sweet. — The dairy farmers have found nearly double the value in sweet corn fodder over field 
sorts. We recommend it above all others for sowing broadcast, or in drills, for summer and 
early fall green feed during the summer months, helping out the shortness of summer feed, and 
keeping up a supply of milk. Pk. 50 cts.; bush. $3.50; 2 bush. $2.75. 

Stoweill’s Evergreen. —For fodder. Pk.75 cts.; bush. $2.00. 


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wheat. It is sown in the spring, and can be grown farther north than any other grain. Sow } “i hi 
from 2 to 2% bushels per acre (48 lbs. to the bushel). Bush. $3.25. vik a 
Soja Bean (Soja hispida: Glycine hispida). —'The haum is stiff, and the pods are produced in LoncFELLow. 


clusters of from two to five, and contain each four smooth, oval, nankeen colored seeds. Thrives well in hot and dry 
weather ; very valuable for the South, for either man or beast. Itis planted at rate of % bushel to the acre, in drills 2% to 3 feet 
apart, and cultivated about the same as Indian corn. It does not make very good hay, but is excellent as ensilage or green 
fodder. The feeding yalue of the bean is very great. Qt. 15 cts.; pk. $1.00; bush. $3.50. 


BUCKWHEAT. Japanese.— Week earlier than the Silver Hull, and yields two or three times as much. This variety should be 


ue largely grown by those interested in Bee Culture. Pk. 40 cts.; bush. $1.25. 
JAPANESE, BBs —— 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. Pk. 40 cts.; 


bush. $3.10. 


Sugar Cane, or Sorghum, Early Amber. —If skilfully handled, it will yield some 
twenty or twenty-five bushels of seed, and 150 or more gallons of fine syrup per 
acre. All kinds of farm stock are fond of the seed. Per lb., by mail, 25 cts. When 
sent by express at purchasers’ expense, Lb. 15 cts.; 100 Ibs. $6.00. 

Cow Peas (Vigna Catjang). — Specially adapted to warm countries ; extensively grown 
in our Southern States ; also valuable in this latitude as a fodder plant, sheep being 
very fond of them when in flower; their chief value, however, is a green crop to 
plough under, as they gather large amounts of nitrogen from the air. They require a 
deep, rich, sandy soil for best results. The seed should not be sown till the ground 
has become well warmed. One bushel to the acre. Qt. J5c.; $1.75 to $2.25 bush. 

Peas, Canadian Field. — Valuable for Northern climates, for cattle feeding, being 
especially valuable for milch cows. It also makes ensilage of fine quality. It is 
sown broadcast in the spring and harrowed in. Qt. J5 cts.; pk. 50 cts.; bush. $1.50. 

Lupins, White. — One of the best plants known for green manure, as it gathers large 
quantities of nitrogen from the air. It may be sown from April to July, and plowed 

under when in flower. The seed, when burned, is excellent manure for orange and 

olive trees. Lb, 20 cts.; 100 Ibs. $8.00. 

Yellow. —Less thrifty than-the white variety, but still having an advantage over 

it in remaining green for a longerperiod. It succeeds well in the poorest soil, and 

many lands formerly poor have had their value greatly enhanced by ploughing in this 

Lupin as a manure. Lb, 20 cts.; 100 Ibs. $8.00. 


if wanted by mail, add to above prices 15 cts. per quart, or 8 cts: per pound for postage. 


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[ARLINGTON TESTED SEEDS” 


MILLET. Hungarian (Panicum Germanicum).— An annual forage plant of great 
value. It flourishes during the heat of the summer, remaining green when almost 
all other vegetation is dried up. It is 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) (see cut). Price variable. Bush. $1.25. : 

—— JAPANESE BARNYARD. GRASS (Panicum Crus Galli). — Exceedingly 
popular as a forage plant. Heavy cropper. — Succeeds best in a moderately 
moist soil; and may be sown from the middle of May until the firstof July. Is 
quite distinct from other varieties ; enormous cropper. grows six to eight feet high, 
excellent either green or cured as hay. Lb. 15 cts.; 25 Ibs. $2.50; $8.50 per 
100 ibs.; 25 Ibs. will sow one acre. 

— Golden (German Millet ).—Grows much taller and produces larger crops than either 
the Hungarian or Common Millets. 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. to the bushel). Price 
variable. Bush. $5.50. 

—— Common, or Italian (Panicum Miliaceum).— 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. Bush. $1.25. 


—— Pearl (Pencillaria spicata). — A valuable fodder plant 


for the South; is enormously productive. Sow in drills AN é; 
eighteen inches apart, and eight to ten pounds to the acre. May SN Y Mf) 
Lb. 20 cts.; 100 Ibs. $10.00. \ eM rv 


entirely rust-proof. Straw is stiff and strong, standing up. 
The grain has thin hull, heavy meat and soft nib. Pk. 35 
cts.; bush. 90 cts. 

— Clydesdale. — Is very early and productive, as well as one 
of the heaviest oats in cultivation. Pk. 35 cts.; bush. 90 cts. 

RAPE. Dwarf Essex.— Especially valuable for sheep pastu- , 
rage; it is also recommended for hogs and cattle. Sow in 
April or in August, in drills, two or three pounds per acre, 
or six pounds broadcast. Dwarf Essex Rape is worthy of 
a trial, especially for autumn pasture in New England. 
Lb. 15 cts.; 10 Ibs. $1.00; 100 Ibs. $8.00. 


RYE. Winter,— Choice stock, carefully cleaned. Bush. $3.25. ~ 
—— Spring. — Best Northern grown. Bush. $1.25. 


WHEAT. Diamond Grit.— Winter wheat, red grain. Straw is of medium height. Heads of medium length. 
Grain very closely set four and five in a brest, short, plump and dark, makes an extra fine grade of flour. 
Pk. 75cts.; bush. $2.25, 

—— Early Arcadian. — An extra early winter variety, having a compact square-built head; strong, medium 
long straw, light amber grain. Pk. 75 cts.; bush. $2.25. 

— Golden Cross. — A white-seeded hardy winter variety especially adapted to dry sandy and gravel or run 
down fields, yielding from 35 to 48 bushels per acre. Pk. 75 cts.; bush. $2.25. 


VETCHES. Spring Tares (Vicia sativa). Sown broadcast at rate of one to one and one-half bushels to the acre, 
like wheat or barley, and sometimes mixed with oats for soiling. Used in France or Canada as a substitute 
for Peas. (60 lbs. to the bushel.) Qt. 20 cts.; bush. $3.00. 

Sand Winter, or Hairy Vetch (Vicia villosa). — This variety thrives on poor, arid, sandy soils. It is 

sown either in fall or in spring, and generally mixed with rye, which serves as a support to the plants. It 

grows to a height of from three to four feet, and can be cut twice for fodder. The plant is perfectly hardy. 

The seed is black and perfectly round, and should be sown at the rate of one and one-half bushels to the acre. 

(60 lbs. to the bushel.) Qt. 25 cts.; bush. $5.25; 100 Ibs. $8.50. 

SUNFLOWER. Large Russian. —Lb. 30 cts.; 100 Ibs. $8.00. 

SPURRY (Spergula arvensis ).— Annual. Grows well on poor, dry sandy soils. It is in best condition for 
pasture in four to six weeks after sowing, and may be sown every month from March to August. Excellent 
pasture for cattle and sheep; also as a fertilizer for light sandy soil. (15 lbs. to the acre.) Lb. 20 cts.; 
6 Ibs. for $1.00; 10 Ibs. for $1.40; 50 Ibs. and upwards, at 10 cts. per Ib.; 100 Ibs. $9.00. 

TEOSINTE (Reana Lucxurians).—This gigantic Grammea of Central America somewhat resembles Indian 
corn. It produces a great number of shoots, growing twelve feet high, very thickly covered with leaves, 
yielding an abundance of forage. Oz. 15 cts.; 4 Ib. 50 cts.; Ib. $1.50. 

WILD RICE (Zizania aquatica). —A native of our Northern and Western States. Valuable as a forage plant 
for swamps and inundated lands. Before sowing put the rice in coarse cotton bags, and sink them in water 
for twenty-four hours. Sow in water which is from six inches to five feet deep, with soft mud bottom, or on 
low marshy places which are coyered with water the year round. In running water, sow as much out of the 
current as possible. Lb, 25 cts.; 100 Ibs. $16.00. 


if wanted by mail, add to ahove prices 15 cts. per quart, or 8 cts. per pound for postage. 


OATS. Lincoln. —It is very early and has so far proven Sy 


HUNGARIAN MILLET. 


It is emphatically a lime plant, and the soils best adapted to 

LOVER it are tenacious or stiffloams. A great advantage in favor 
® of the cultivation of Clover consists in its rapid growth. 

Few months elapse from sowing of seed before it yields ordinarily an abun- 
dant and nutritious crop, relished by cattle of all kinds. Should be sown in 


the spring of year in the climate of New England. 


RED CLOVER (Trifolium pratense). — This is the most widely cultivated of the 
pastural plants ; loosening the soil and admitting the air and drawing up and 
storing away near the surface the valuable principles scattered in the earth 
beneath, it is regarded as one of the best of vegetable fertilizers, as well as a 
cattle food of the highest merit. Its luxuriant foliage, by shade, increases the 
fertility of the earth and smothers noxious weeds. It is a lime plant and 
does best on stiff loams. Its habit of growth is rapid, and, though naturally 
a biennial, may, by close pasturage, be made to last three or more years. Sow 
in autumn, south of the Potomac or Ohio, and in spring in Northern States. 
Sow 12 to 14 lbs. to the acre. Market price, about 12 cts. Ib. 

ALSIKE CLOVER (Trifolium hybridum).—The earliest large clover, possibly 
a hybrid between the red and white, possessing qualities common to both ; 
productive, sweet, extremely valuable both for pasturage or soiling. Clover- 
sick lands will sometimes produce 
fine crops of Alsike, which lands, 
after three years in Alsike, and an 
intermediate grain crop, will again 
produce Red Clover. The flowers 
are a distinct light pink, and afford 
fine pasturage for bees. This clover 
seeds itself freely the first year and 
every year, and does well as far 
north as Canada. Sow 8 to 12 lbs. to 
the acre. Market price about 20c. Ib. 

BOKHARA CLOVER (Melilotus alba). 
—A most valuable sort for soiling. 
It grows from 38 to 3% ft. high, 
flowers from June to September, 
and if sown in rich soil may be cut 
three times ; lasts two years or more 
if cut before flowering ; good for en- 
silage and bees. 10 Ibs. to the acre. « 

Lb. 35 cts. 


ALSIKE CLOVER. 


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Crimson CLOVER. 


CRIMSON CLOVER (Trifolium incarna- 


tum).—It can be seeded any time 
from June to October at the rate of 15 
to 20 lbs. to the acre, blooming in the 
latter part of April or May and for 
feeding as hay should be cut when 
in full bloom. If sown with Italian 
Rye Grass or Orchard Grass, which 
matures at the same time, it yields 
luxurious and nutritious crops for 
pasture. It is best to sow Crimson 
Clover at the last working of all crops 
like Beans, Corn, Melons, Cucumbers, 
Tomatoes and other. crops, whenever 
the land is not intended for such early 
spring crops as would not be benefited 
by following such a seeding, Lb. J0c. 


ALFALFA, or Lucerne Clover 


(Medicago sativa).—The crop of 
Lucerne is as abundant as Red Clover, 
and is equally well relished by cattle, 
both green and dry. Its yield of 
green fodder continues later in the 
season than that.of Red Clover. Sends 
down tap roots in mellow soils to 


enormous depths, it having been found in sandy soils 13 feet in length. The 


ALFALFA OR LUCERNE CLOVER. 


leaves are in. threes, obovate, oblong, toothed, with flowers pale blue, violet 
or purple. The cultivation is somewhat more difficult than that of clover for the 
first year, requiring a soil thoroughly mellowed, and prepared by clean and careful 
tillage ; the want of proper attention on this point has led to partial failures in the 
attempts to raise it in this country. It will never succeed well on thin soils, but 
in a permeable subsoil, consisting of loam or sand, or gravel, its roots can be pene- 
trated to great depths; its fibrous rootlets imbibe their moisture and nutriment 
in layers of soil far below the average of other plants. _When the soil is suitable, 
it will produce good and very profitable crops for from five to ten years. Sow 15 
or 20 Ibs. per acre. Market price about 15 cts. Ib. 


WHITE CLOVER ( Trifolium repens). — It is equally common with the red, and often 
forms a very considerable portion of the sward or turf of pastures and fields of a 
tenacious and moist soil. Its stems are spreading, slender, and creeping. Leaves 
are heart-shaped, flower heads small, white, perennial. Flowers from May to 
September. It easily accommodates itself to a great variety of soils, but grows 
most luxuriantly in moist grounds and moist or wet seasons. Sow 8 lbs. to the 
acre. Lb. 25 cts. 

JAPAN CLOVER (Lespedeza striata). — A low-branching clover that does well in th 
South. It thrives on poor land and.produces continual herbage. Not adapted to 
Northern latitudes, as it is only half hardy. Sow 14 lbs. to the acre. Lb, 30 cts, 


We do not deliver Grass Seeds Free at prices quoted. Purchaser pays transit. 


Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata).— This 


English Rye Grass 


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TimotHy, oR Herps Grass. 


is one of the most valuable and widely- 
known of all the pasture grasses. It flowers 
in clusters in June and July. Its stem is 
erect, about three feet high. Leaves 
linear, flat, dark green, rough on both sur- 
faces. Root perennial. Its rapidity of 
growth and its power of enduring the crop- 
ping of cattle commend it highly to the 
farmer’s care as a pasture grass. AS it 
blossoms earlier than Timothy and about 
the time of Red Clover, it makes anadmira- 
ble mixture with that plant, to cut in the 
blossom and cure for hay. All kinds of 
stock eat it greedily when green. It is less 
exhausting to the soil than Rye Grass or 
Timothy and will endure considerable 
shade. In a porous subsoil its fibrous roots 
extend toa great depth. Weighs 14 lbs. 
to bush.; sow 3 to 4 bush. to the acre (see 
cut). Lb. 36 cts.; 100 Ibs. $43.00. 

(Lolium perenne). — 
Although called a perennial, it seldom 
lasts more than three or four years. 


pecially with Red Clover, is very great. 


lands, partieularly for the Eastern States. 
garded as an excellent hay grass. 


six weeks successive crops may be harvested. 


the forms of Rye Grass by its awned or bearded spikelets. 


Lb. 12 cts.; 100 Ibs. $8.50. 


to an acre. 


mothy, 


Red Top. 


Red Top, Fancy Cleaned. 


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It is the most valuable grass of Great Britain, both for pastures 
and for meadows, occupying there the same relative position of importance that Timothy holds here. 
The cool, moist climate of England seems to suit it best, yet it succeeds very well in our Middle and 
Eastern States, and adapts itself to a great diversity of soils. 
duces a strong, verdant growth in four or five weeks after sowing. 
hard, but having a sweet flavor, and much relished by cattle and horses. 
It is excellent in mixtures for quick effects in lawns. 
Height 1% to 2feet. Sow 60 lbs. to the acre; weighs 24 lbs. to bush. (see cut). Lb. 10c.; 100 Ibs. $7.00. 
Italian Rye Grass (Lolium Italicum). — A well known and excellent grass for rich and rather moist 
It is a very rapid grower, forms a dense turf and is re- 
It is not recommended for permanent pastures, as its duration 
is only two or three years, but it is a most excellent species for temporary meadows. 
develop more rapidly than this, and where the soil is rich and its fertility maintained by liquid 
manure, cuttings may be obtained three or four weeks from seeding and at intervals of a month or 
Italian Rye Grass is distinguishable from any of 


or Herds Grass (Phleum pratense).— As a crop>to cut for hay it is 
probably unsurpassed by any other grass now cultivated. Though somewhat 
coarse and hard, especially if allowed to ripen its seed, yet if cut in the blossom. 
or directly after, it is greatly relished by all kinds of stock, and especially so by 
horses, while it possesses a large percentage of nutritive matter in comparison 
with other agricultural grasses. Spikes cylindrical or elongated; leaves long, 
flat, rough, with long sheaths; root perennial, fibrous on moist soils, on dry ones 
often bulbous. It is not suited tosandy or light gravelly lands ; although on such 
soils, by great care, it can be made to grow and produce fair crops, some other 
grasses are better suited to them and more profitable. If sown alone use % to 
1 bush. to an acre (see cut). Market price. 

(Agrostis vulgaris). — This valuable grass, so common in all our cultiva- 
ted fields, has been an inhabitant of oursoils for more than acentury. Stems 
are slender, round, smooth and polished; roots creeping, panicle oblong. Flowers 
in July. It is a good permanent grass, standing our climate as well as any other, 
and consequently well suited to our pastures, in which it should be fed close; if 
allowed to grow up to seed, cattle refuse it. The seed usually sold weighs 14 Ibs. 
to the bushel; a good part of this is chaff and it requires 4 bush. to sow an acre 
(see cut). Market price about Ib. 10 cts.; 100 Ibs. $7.00. 

Is absolutely free from chaff, weighs 32 lbs. to the 
bush. and 1 bush. is sufficient for an acre. Lb. 18 cts.; 100 Ibs. $15.00, or 
Market price. 


Rhode Island Bent Grass (Agrostis canina). — Resembles Red Top, forming a fine 


turf eyen on thin soils. Its hardy creeping habit renders it desirable for close 
sward, and itis found to be a very desirable sort in sone parts of the country for 
lawns, more especially in the vicinity of Newport. Lb. 20cts.; 100 Ibs. $18.00. 


Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa pratensis). 
— This is an early grass, very common 
in the soils of New England and the 
West, in pastures and fields consti- 
tuting a considerable portion of the 
turf. It varies very much in size and 
appearance according to the soil on 
which it grows. Wherever it is in- 
tended for hay it is cut at the time of 
-flowering. It produces but one flow- 
ering stem ina year, while many of 
the other grasses continue to shoot up 
flower stalks and run to seed through 
the season. On this account it is rec- 
ommended highly for lawns, where 
uniformity is desired. It grows well 
in a rather dry soil, but will grow on 
a variety of soils, from the driest 
knolls toa wetmeadow. Itendures the 
frosts of winter better than many other 
grasses. Weighs 14 lb. to bush. and 
when sown alone use 3 bush. to an 
acre (see cut). Lb. 15 cts.; 100 ibs. 
=. $132.00. 


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The seed is large and heavy, and pro- 
It cures into a hay that is rather 
Its nutritive value, es- ! 


Few grasses © 


Weighs 22 lbs. to bushel. Sow 40 lbs. 


Kentucky Brive Grass. 


We do not deliver Grass Seeds Free at prices quoted. Purchaser pays transit. 


Farm Seeds 


Awnless Brome Grass (Bromus inermus).—A strong growing grass of the arid 
plains of Russia, thriving on lands too dry for other sorts. When grown on 
good soil it yields enormous crops. Its habit is to make strong tufts and to 
hold its color till after hard frost. Its vigorous character makes it a good grass 
for embankments. Its foliage is like rye, long, straight, broad, soft, light in 
color. Stronger than Orchard Grass. The seed stalks reach 2 to 4 feet in height, 
closely set with long leaves. The seed is borne after the manner of oats. Its 
strong creeping roots spreading under ground and giving out new plants make 
it undesirable for temporary meadows, being difficult to eradicate when once 
established ; 35 to 40 Ibs. to the acre (see cut). Lb. 18 cts.; 100 Ibs. $15.00. 


Beach Grass (Ammophila arundinacea). — Valuable on the sandy seashore, canal 
and railway banks, etc. Its strong, creeping, matting roots bind the drifting 
sand into natural embankments against the action of wind and waves. This 
grass is usually propagated by transplanting in the fall. Where it is necessary 
to use seed, it should be sownin the spring, and the ground covered with brush 
to hold the seed until it has taken firm hold. Height 2 to 3 feet. Lb. 30 cts.; 
100 Ibs. $25.00. 

Crested Dog’s Tail (Cynosurusc ristatus).— A slightly tufted perennial grass, 
1 to 2 feet high, with fine leaves. It is a native of Europe and. is adapted to 
cultivation in moist, temperate regions. On moist, rich land it is fairly pro_ 
ductive, but is rarely sown f 
alone ; mostly used in mixture 
for seed of lawns, for which 
purpose it is well adapted, as 
it forms a low and compact 
sward when thickly sown. It 
is said to thrive well in the 
shade, which gives it impor- 
tance to those desiring to form 
a lawn under shade trees (se 
cut). Lb. 45c.3 100 Ibs. $40.00. 

Red Fescue (Festuca rubra).— A 
creeping-rooted species, form- 
ing a close and lasting turf. It 
resists extreme drought, and 
thrives on very inferior soils, 
gravelly banks and exposed 
hills. It is also valuable for 
binding shifting sands on the 
seashore. Asa lawn grass, its 


; Se 
AWNLESS Brome GRAss. 


Creeping Bent Grass (Agrostis stoloni- 
— fera).—A variety with long, prostrate 
f WAL y creeping stems, well adapted for sandy 


) Mh 4 Lb pastures near the coast, and useful for 
Py f 


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41) iN et Uh 
NAW) 


chief merit is for positions too 
shaded for better sorts. 25 lbs. 


Wali igh WA: binding shifting sands or riverbanks 


subject to wash or overflow. It makes a 


to the acre. Lb. 25 cts.; 100 


Ibs. $20.00. 


_ OrcHarp Grass. 
- We do not deliver Grass Seeds Free at prices quoted. Purchaser pays transit. 


good pasture grass for low lands, es- 
pecially for those that are somewhat 
sandy. It produces a fine and enduring 
turf for lawns. Height 1 to 2 feet. If 
sown alone 50 Ibs. to the acre should be 
sown; weighs 15 lbs. to bushel (see cut). 


Lb. 25 cts; 100 ibs. $19.00. 


Hard Fescue (Festuca duriuscula). —A 
slender, densely tufted perennial grass, 
1 to 2 feet high, with numerous very fine 

: radical leaves and open panicles. Its 
particular merit is in its ability to thrive on dry, sandy soils unfit for the growth of better grasses 
and will resist long periods of summer drought. It possessessome value as a lawn grass, but if used 
for this purpose, should be sown thickly and unmixed with other sorts. Sow 30 lbs. to the acre. 
Lb. 20 ctse; 100 Ibs. $48.00. ; 

Meadow Fescue (Festuca pratensis). It is a valuable grass for either mowing or pasture. It is pro- 
ductive on soils that are not too dry and being of long duration is especially valuable for permanent 
pastures. It thrives best on rich soils. It does not, however, attain to its full productive power 
till the second or third year, when it far exceeds most other sorts in quantity of its produce and 
nutritive matter. Forty pounds to the acre (see cut). Lb. 16 cts.; 100 Ibs. $20.00. 


Sheep Fescue (Festuca ovina).—Is well adapted for cultivation on light, dry soils, especially those 
which are shallow. Sometimes attains to the’height of 2 to 3 feet, but usually grows about 1 foot 
to 1% feet high. Produces a large amount of fine herbage. It is valuable for grazing, especially 
for sheep. It is very hardy, resisting extremes of heat and cold. In grass mixtures for pasture on 
high and dry lands it is especially valuable. Sow 35 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 20cts.; {00 Ibs. $18.00. 


Tall Meadow Fescue (Fescue elatior). —It succeeds best in moist, alluvial and strong clayey soils. 
It is very productive and of long duration, and is especially valuable for premanent pasture. Stock of 
all kinds eat it readily, and its nutritive value is said to be very great. On rich, moist lands it 
yields a large amount of hay of excellent quality. It is not suitable for lawns. Height 3 to 4 feet. 
40 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 35c.; 100 Ibs. $30.00. 


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Fwars at 


RLINGTON TESTED SEEDS 


grass, 2 to 2 ft. in height, very narrow, radial 


their borders. 


woodland parks where the soil is not sandy. 

ctse; 100 Ibs. $25.00. : 
Johnson Grass 

each year. In the northern climate it is little 
stock. Two or three cuttings may be made 


This grass, when once it has become established, 


Tatt Meapow Oar. 


Meadow Foxtail ( Alopecurus pratensis).—Closely 
resembles Timothy, may be distinguished from 
it as having one palea only. The spike or 
head of Meadow Foxtail is soft, while that of 
Timothy is rough. It flowers earlier than 
Timothy and thrives on all soils, except the 
dryest sands and gravel. It is a valuable 
pasture grass on account of its early and 
rapid growth and of its being greatly relished 
by stock of all kinds. As a permanent 
pasture grass it is also superior to Timothy, 
enduring the cropping of sheep and cattle 
better, and sending up a far more luxuriant 
aftermath. It should be sown only in con- 
nection with other grasses, 3 or 4 lbs. to the 


Meapow FEscuer. 


Lb. 30 cts.; 100 Ibs. $23.00. 


acre. Height 2 to 3 ft. Weighs 7 lbs. to bush. (see cut). § 
Tall Meadow Oat Grass (Avena elatior). — Most valuable for pastures on account of its early and luxuri- 


ant growth ; it produces an abundant supply of foliage, which is relished by cattle early and late. 
For hay’ it may be cut twice a year, and for green soiling it may be cut four or five times in favorable 
Height, 2 to 


It is very hardy, and withstands extreme drought and heat and cold. 
Fifty lbs. to the acre. ‘Thirteen Ibs. to the bushel (see cut). Lb. 20 cts-3 100 Ibs. $48.00. 


seasons. 
4 feet. 


Wood Meadow Grass (Poa nemoralis). —The chief characteristic of this grass is its special fitness for 
It is very perma- 
nent and hardy, resisting extremes of heat and cold, and is one of the first grasses to show a rich 
green growth in the spring. The creeping roots are formed underground, and make a good turf. It 


Lb. 


shaded positions in lawns and woodland parks where other grasses will not grow. 


is excellent for pasture, and in good soil grows tall enough for hay. Thirty pounds to the acre. 


45 cts.; 100 Ibs. $40.00. 


Sweet Vernal, true Perennial (Anthoxanthum odoratum).— For a mixture with pasture grasses, it is 
valuable on account of its vernal growth, and also for continuing to throw up root foliage until late 
For meadows its chief merit is its fragrant odor, which the leaves emit when par 
tially dried, thus sweetening hay. From 2 to 5 Ibs. to the acre when mixed with other sorts. Lb, 75 cts. 
Sweet Vernal Annual (Anthoxanthum -doratum puelli). —Much smaller than the perennial, and of 


in the autumn. 


much less value, lasting one year only. 20 to 26 1bs. to the acre. Lb, 14 ctse; 100 Ibs. $52.00. 


Sow 40 lbs. to the acre. 


S 


Various Leaved Fescue (Festuca heterophylla). — A rather slender European 


leaves. It is a perennial, pre- 


ferring a rather mild climate, and grows naturally in open woodlands or along 
It makes its best growth on low 
dry, but on good soil it withstands very well protracted periods ‘of drought. 
Owing to the great production of fine root leaves, this species makes a good 
bottom grass and as these leaves are quite soft, the grass is well adapted for 
lawns, and is particularly recommended for those which are too much shaded 
for the successful growth of other lawn mixtures. 


lying lands which are not too 


It is an excellent grass for 


Lb. 28 


(Andropogon halepensis). —Is more generally grown in the 
Southern States than in this part of the country, although being more grown 


affected by drought, and the 


hay, if cut just as the grass is coming into bloom, is much liked by all kinds of 


during the season. The roots 


literally fill the ground and every joint is capable of developing a new stem. 


is exceedingly difficult to eradi- 
cate. Unless one wishes to give 
up his land entirely to Johnson 
Grass, and can certainly avoid 
its spreading to the land of 
others, its introduction would 
be of doubtful economy, owing 
to its powerful and rapidly- 
spreading roots. We only ad- 
vise the sowing of Johnson 
Grass where it is decided to re- 
main aS permanent meadow. 
Weighs 25 lbs. to the bushel. 
Sow from August to October. 
One bush. to acre. Lb. J5 cts. 
100 Ibs. $43.00. 


Rough-stalked Meadow Grass 


(Poa trivalis).—It has been 
cultivated many years in Eng- 
land and is now highly es- 
teemed as an ingredient in 
mixtures for permanent past- 
ures. Itis a perennial, grows 
from 1 to 3 ft. high. Succeeds 
best where the climate and 
soil are rather moist and cool, 
but is not adapted to sandy 
soil, its principal use being to 
form bottom grass in perma- 
nent pastures. 20 lbs. to acre. 
Lb. 40 cts.; 100 Ibs. $33.00. 


Sweet VERNAL. 


We do not deliver Grass Seeds Free at prices quoted. Purchaser pays transit. 


Mixtures for Permanent 
Pasture and Mowings 


Mixtures of grass seeds have been proven to be the most satis- 
factory way of seeding down land, if the proper varieties are used, 
and in this way there has been a great amount of experimenting. 
In sowing mixtures, or a number of different varieties, we have 
only to follow Nature, who can be depended upon as our best 
teacher. It can easily be demonstrated if one will carefully exam- 
ine a sod taken from any old rich permanent pasture, on which 
will invariably be found from fifteen to twenty species of grasses, 
growing ingreatprofusion. To let Nature take its course in seeding 
new land for pasture would take many years, and by using certain 


grasses in mixture the result can be attained in one-fifth of the time. 

In compiling any table of grasses and clover to be used for per- 
manent pastures, consideration should be made for the different 
soils, and a careful selection of grasses flowering in different months 
during the season, as some varieties mature as early as May and 
others as late as September. We have given the matter of Grass 
mixtures a great amount of attention by experimenting and ob- 
serving the results, which we give our customers the benefit of, and 
we feel that by using these mixtures their pastures will be greatly 
improved and crop of hay increased. 


Special Permanent Pasture Mixtures 


It is very important for a permanent pasture mixture 
that such species should be selected as blossom at different 
periods in order to secure as far as possible a luxuriant 
growth through the season, as some grasses may be used which 
are valuable mainly for their early growth and others for later. In 
our special mixture for permanent pasture we include the following 
grasses ; Orchard Grass, English Rye Grass, Kentucky Blue Grass, 
Italian Rye Grass, Timothy, Meadow Foxtail, Tall Meadow Oat Grass, 
Sheep Fescue, Red Top, Sweet Scented Vernal, Meadow Fescue. 

To make it most successful in seeding down, you should always 
inform us the kind of soil, whether flat or hilly, whether well 
drained, and whether wanted for permanent pasture or permanent 


Mowing field, and we will make a special mixture to suit the 
situation. 


Soils. 
Medium “ 


Heavy “ 
s€ “Orchards and Shady Places. 


Mixture for Permanent Pasture for Lighf 
+4 44 44 +4 44 


46 4“ 4“é 44 44 


The above mixtures weigh 14 lbs. to the bushel. 2 bushels 
will sow an acre, although it would be better to sow 3 bushels, as 
more satisfactory results will be obtained. Bush. $2.50. 
price on large quantities. 


Specia! 


To the above mixtures it would require 8 Ibs. of mixed 
clovers for I acre. We do not mix this with the grass seed, 
as in this vicinity and New England clover does not do well 
sown in the fall. Clover should always be sow in spring to 
emsure good results. 6 ibs. of mixed clovers $3.00. 


~ We do not deliver Grass Seeds Free at prices quoted. Purchaser pays transit. 


52 


Rawson’s Arlington 
Lawn Grass -%-es 


IS MADE UP OF EXTRA RECLEANED 
SEEDS OF THE GCLOSE-GRO WING 
VARIETIES 


iT is 
The CLEANEST The HEAVIEST 
The BEST 


The CHEAPEST 


A RESIDENCE IN WOLLASTON, Mass. 


It requires less seed to sow the lawn with ArLtincton Lawn 


Sezp. Being free from chaff, it starts at once, before the weeds. 
1 qt. will sow 600 sq. ft. : $0.30 
2SGES=). Soeee! ml SOO) Serco he se -55 
CWS 3 sé sc 2,700 “ec 6é “ 1.00 
oh SC ee Oa. Se cree : 2.00 


2 bushels will sow one acre. Price per bushel, $7.50. 


ARLINGTON Lawn SEED weighs from 30 to 32 lbs. to the bushel. | 


Regarding price, which may seem high, kindly take 
notice that Rawson’s Arlington Lawn Seed weighs from 30 
to 32 pounds to the bushel, while that put up by other seeds- 
men weighs from I 4 to 20 pounds to the bushel. 


A RESIDENCE IN WOLLASTON, , MAss. 


RESIDENCE OF THE Late Ex-Goy. RoGER Wotcort. 


We have taken special care that no light or slow- -growing va- 
rieties be included in this mixture, so that when seed is sown, if 


‘ the ground is in proper shape, it will start at once and in a few 


days look green. It will form a thick turf in a few weeks’ time, has 
no tendency to stool or grow in clumps. as we have allowed no 
grasses of this nature to be in the mixture. It withstands the 
drought without turning brown, as the varieties selected are of 
deep - rooting. ARriixcton Lawn Seep will produce grass in a 
very short time of a beautiful deep green color, and retain the same 
during the season. The making of permanent lawns has required 
a great amount of experiments to obtain perfect satisfaction, and 
Rawson’s ARLINGTON Lawn Seep is the result of our experi- 
ments ; it has been tried in all kinds of soil and almost every con- 
dition, “and we have yet to learn of the first unsatisfactory “result 
obtained from sowing Rawson’s Artincton Lawn SEED, which 
being tree from chaff, starts at once before the weeds. This alone is 
worth more than the price of seed to any one seeding a new lawn. 


Rawson’s Velvet Lawn Grass Mixture 


This mixture has been sold by us for years and has always 
given satisfaction ; it is composed of fine growing grasses. Many 
of these fine growing varieties, it is well known, have light seed, 
which is almost impossible to obtain free from some chaff, and is 
somewhat longer in germinating, but when once above ground, if 
properly managed, will produce a fine velvety lawn and permanent 
sod ; weighs 16 lbs. to bushel. 


1 qt. will sow 300 sq. ft. . $0.20 
2 Gts. *§ 5 650: <a 5 +35 
4 «“« “cc “é 1 ls 350 se 66 e: .65 
8 « se “ 2) 700 sc kk 1.00 


Sow 4 bush. or 64 Ibs. to the acre. Price per bush. $4.00. . 


The Lawns shown in the above illustrations were all seeded with Arlington Lawn Seed. 


if Lawn Grass is wanted by mail add 10 ects. per quart for postage. 


a2 


Rawson’s Special Mixtures 


FOR PLEASURE GROUNDS 
| AND GOLF LINKS 


Itis a well-known 
Zatact that Pleasure 
Grounds and Golf 
Links, etc., need a 
mixture somewhat 
different from ordi- 
nary Lawns, for they 
have a great amount 
of travel upon them, 
and such grasses as 
will produce a thick 
and healthy growth 
and withstand the 


VICTORY 


Vv; 
wy 


N 
WW 


tw 
== continual tramping 
eee of many feet is need- 
IB rN) ed,as well as one that 
Ap will produce quickly 


a rich green turf. 
g® Our experience has 
7 ~ taught us that for satisfac- 
—- <=.tion it requires a different 
mixture for the Putting 
Green than for the Links. 


Putting-Green Mixture 


The grasses used in this mixture are all of most hardy kinds, low- 
growing, finest blades, and will produce a thick, tough, beautiful 
green turf and will maintain their,rich velvety green color during the 


season. 
Qt. 25 cts.; pk. $1.50; bush. (of about 20 Ibs.) $5.00. 


Golf-Links Mixture 


The grasses used are such as will produce a rich velvety lawn and 
are suitable for Golf Links, Cricket Tables or Polo Grounds wherever a 
good sward is wanted. 

Qt. 20 cts.; pk. 75 cts.; bush. (of about 15 Ibs.) $2.50. 
Will make special price on large quantities. 


MEDIUM 
YORKSHIRE 


to fatten, and in the fall will weigh from 250 to 300 pounds. 
any time of year, as we have about 1,000 on hand all the time. We ship to all parts of the United States 
f. 0. b. Boston, at prices quoted. Cash with order: 


Barrows, 6 to 7 weeks old..... 

6e 12 6é sé 
PIGS 2eee Sow, 6 to 7 weeks old,.......... 
66 12 66 CERT eiatele dea nites 


The breeding of pigsis avery important branch of our business. 
entirely to this purpose, and cared for in the most improved methods by men of experience. We 
discarded all breeds except the medium Yorkshire, which has given excellent satisfaction. They are easy 


Harry VARDON, THE ENGLISH CHAMPION, PLAYING AT 
PoLAND SPRINGS GOLF LINKS. 


Lawn Requisites 


Wherever there is a well-kept Lawn it always requires more or less 
tools and supplies. We have always in stock a complete assortment of 
the latest improved lawn mowers, including the New Ball Bearing Lawn 
Mower, lawn and field rollers, steel and wood lawn rakes, edging knives 
and shears, weed extractors, lawn wheelbarrows, leaf racks, etc. To 
purchase cheap tools for use on lawns is not economy, as at no time do 
you get good results. Good tools at a reasonable price will always do 
satisfactory work. 

We have a complete line, and earnestly ask your close inspection 
before purchasing. 


ott Ae Me 


The 

Building 
in which 
we raise 
the Pigs 


we sell 


ote ott ott 


We have now a building devoted 
have 


We are prepared to ship any size at almost 


chondane,| $3.00 Boars, 6 to 7 weeks old .................. $5.00 
Sieletatsieisistate 4.00 6 12 S6 aie? iote\atnieidie\aln nin aia sia ap atin 
do Rp vores 3.00 Barrow and Sow, 6 to 7 weeks old..... 5.00 

4.00 oe o ae i2 2 MS tate oma 8.00 


The above prices hold good except during the months of APRIL, MAY and JUNE, 


when special prices will be given. 


POSTAGE PREPAID ON ALL FLOWER SEEDS AT PRICES QUOTED. 


OLLOWING 1] 
HE FCTION OF THE py 


SS“ 


In ordering Flower Seeds by numbers, it is absolutely necessary to state the year of publication of the 
eatalogue from which they are taken as new editionSare published annually, and the numbers changed. 
A dash (—) indicates a repetition. fl. pl. signifies fiore pleno, or double. Full cultural directions are siv- 


en on each packet. 


the same season. 


in the open ground. 


warm weather. 


Biennials grow from seed, sown from June to 
August, flower, ripen their seed and die the next 


son if sown early in gentle heat. 


Hardy Biennials will 
ground without protection. 
Perennials grow from seed, and continue flow- 
ering annually for many years after the first sea- 
son. Some varieties flower the first season if 
planted early in gentle heat. / 


winter in the open 


in 


Annualsgrow from seed. They flower, mature 
their seed, and die in one year, or, in other words, 


Half-hardy Annuals are those which should 
be started early in the house, conservatory, or hot- 
bed, and transplanted to the garden in settled 


Pkt. 
ABOBRA. Half-hardy Perennial. 


An elegant climber, allied to the gourd family, with in- 
conspicuous flowers; but the finely-cut, dark-green foliage, 
and the small, glossy, searlet fruit render it highly orna- 


mental. 
1 Wiridiflora. Very graceful. 10 ft......--.-.seses sees eee eee e eee 80.05 
ABRONIA. Half-hardy Annual, 
Charming trailer, with beautiful verbena-like clusters 


of sweet-scented flowers: continuous in bloom a long time; 
very effective in beds, rockwork, or hanging baskets. 


5 Umbeliata. tosy-lilac; Very: fraeranb. <5. -\.. wcwwsic cass .05 
6 Arenaria. Yellow; very fragrant.............-..------ -05 
ABUTILON (Chinese Bell Flower, Flowering Maple). 
Greenhouse Shrubs. 
Desirable plants for the conservatory, freely producing 
a profusion of lovely bell-shaped flowers. ~ 
10° Choice mixed varieties. coi. 0. 1c c ccc ew ccescesesss 1d 


ACACIA. Perennial. 


Decorative green-house shrnb with elegant foliage; flow- 
ers yellow, white, red, 3 to 6 feet. 


15 Fime mixed Varieties..........cccceccccccccccccceres -05 

ACHILLEA (Sneezewort). Hardy Perennial. 

20 ‘*The Pearl.’’ Double white flowers, borne profusely sum- 
mer and autumn: excellent for cutting. 1to2ft............ 10 


+ ACHIMENES. Greenhouse Plant. 


Elegant and free flowering, tuberous rooted, combining 
great beauty with richness and brilliancy of color. 
25 Choice mixed varieties 


Half-hardy Biennials require the protection of 
a cold frame, or cool house during winter. 


Hardy Perennials can yemain in: the open 


Hardy-Annuals are those which can be sown / ground during winter without protection. 


Half-hardy Perennials require the protection 
of a cold frame, or cool house during the winter. 
Tender or Green-house Perennials, require 
window or greenhouse culture, free from frost dur- 
ing winter, and thrive in the garden during the 
warm months. 


the / Planting Flower Seeds, Rich, light, sandy soil 

year, though some varieties bloom the same sea- / is best suited in growing all varieties of flower / 
seeds. They should be covered lightly and kept / 
moist till they are up, then given plenty of air on 

fine days to make them grow stocky. Transplant / 


shallow boxes to one inch apart, when large / 


enough to handle, giving plenty of air, sunlight / 
and water. / 


Pkt. 
ACONITUM (Monk’s Hood or Wolf’s bane). Hardy Perennial, 


Grows in any good garden soil, produces long spikes of 
helmet-shaped flowers, 4 ft. 


380 Finest mixed -05 


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ACROCLINIUM (Everlasting Flowers.) Half-hardy Annual, 


A beautiful class of everlasting flowers; gracefu'¥ border- 
plants, and yaluable for winter bouquets and decorations, 
Album, fi. pl. Pure white; double. 1 ft. 
Roseum. Light rose; 1 ft...........0.0ceecncecsenace® 
2 Roseum fiore pleno. The double varieties are very 

beautiful, and possess all the delicate tints and shades of 

the single form; mixed 05 


ADLUMIA (Mountain Fringe Alleghany Vine) Hardy Biennial. 
A beautiful climbing-plant, of graceful habit, with deli- 

cate pale-green pinnate foliage; flowers freely all summer. 
50 Cirrhosa. Flesh-colored; 15 ft.......eeeeeeeeee odes wait 


ADONIS. Hardy Annual. 


A very popular border-flower, often ealled Flos Adonis 
or Pheasant’s Eye; they are quite ornamental, and remain 
a long time in bloom; 1 to 1% ft. 


-05 
-05 


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-05 


55 Aestivalis. Scarlet ..........-.-- ay cicbekich's aw och Vas .05 
56 Autummalis. CriMSOD ...+.--eeeeeeeeeeee ecloovese caer Oe 
| AGATHEA (Blue Marguerite.) “Tender Perennial. ; 
60 Coelestis. Small daisy-like blue flowers 1% ft.......-. .05 


Splendid plants for large clumps or masses, as well as 
forindoor blooming during winter;very useful 


69 Imperial Dwarf White. ......--.0eeree seers reser tees sees sets .05 


i 


= 


be 


206 Antirrhinum Majus. 


Plants shipped in fall orspring. See page 104. 


: 


ais 2 So Ee Pkt. | ANAGALLIS (Pimpernelle). Half-hardy Annual. PEt. 
mperia wa MMC atniaya\e eta! a intel bfafatitatatetaratersts(eisvele.sta’ a o1s/eierelsie(aters $0.05 i . 
us pus caucety Pinks DUGG oe... ce ceclse Apoocognocoosepeenetecnecdsd -05 caaanle HOE ERENT NERIS 0. ley IIS! DEAS) VAIO 
, exicanum. Lavender; 2 ft O5)1 callis. - Te ie nk te ees Re GREE. aindinn 
73 ANS) Witte yD ea ee me 60 Amagallis. Fine mixed .............2.. eee ede ee ccc ee eee eee -05 
SU EMME RG | oe MONG caer rafefninretelerntetealg esis my oleate siaio\« c\a:n's|a)e sie \sje/ereisimeiaicie .05 Ps 
Ze — Little Dorrit. Very dwarf, azure-blue; fine for bedding .05 Ae Sage Reser hide suipne ceameanors 
—— Blue Perfection. The darkest of all blues .............. ol 165 Capensis. Agpnnee niteler PTE NNER ise comes Be ete 05 
56 rvir Se 5 LAU emeleoitiibrsleteicieicivisials.c'e'= eiela\e “4 
AGROSTEMMA (Rose of Heaven). Hardy Annual. SEAR DEED IMEC) Se UREN Tp 38 0b 
Handsome; free flowering, attractive border plants, at ANEMONE (Coronaria). Hardy Perennial. 
home in any garden; excellent for cut flowers. Rank among earliest and brightest spring flowers. 
SO Coeli rosea. Rose; 1 ft.......... ese cece eee ee eee 05 |170 Coromaria. Mixed; VY ft..... 2... eee cece e eee eee ence teenies .05 
81 — Alba. White; 1% ft ace aa . .05|171 Japonica Rosea. Rose. - 10 
82 Coronaria. (Rose Champion.) Rose; 2 ft.........-.,......... NOt ace — Apel) VVALUT DO aratalwlofre/ainleleisivieiecieleieicjelsinic e/sicielejshewie\s vieivlejsticisiciciae cies 10 
ALONSOA (Mask Flowers). Halfehardy Annual. etl PsGWER iChamiomiley Hardy Annual. 
Handsome bedding plants, producing flowers of great rabica. Yellow PLCS MOW CLINE ae wales «cel slelmia'e ee eeieinels« sine a> -05 
brillianey from early summer until frost. 181 Pupuracems. Brown red........ se cece eee cece cece ee cteeceecece 05 
ae SRE en ia DEE Leia ote Set stetete tists slats ciaaleve.wleleleicles ara teehee au ANTHERICUM (St. Barnard’s Lily). Hardy Perennial. 
PGE ARG lnc) te ie eae ,« |190 Liliago. Fragrant lily-like white flowers; ¥% ft............. .05 
ALOYSIA (Lemon Scented Vetbena). Greenhouse Perennial, |191 Wiliastrum. Flowers white, with green spots; 1%, ft........ 10 
95 Citriodora. A favorite for pots and prized in gardens in = ‘ 
summer for cutting; perfume delightful..............+..-- .10 ANTIRRHINUM (Snap Dragon). Half-hardy Perennial. 
One of our most showy and useful border plants. 
ALSTROMERIA. Hardy. 200 Large Flowering. White...........0... cc cece ceeeeteeeeeeeeees .05 
ea Flowers of great brillianey; invaluable for cutting, 3 ft- a zoe sme Crimson fpdccoenbasen onde 08 Zo maa CUO Wate aay “0 
MUIMOGE “WME. os icc cree cece wees nlatatalaisisiaientoteteters yo = — Scarlet... -....-ssecccerees d 2 —— Finest mixed.... . 
207 Striatum. Splendid striped; 2ft...-........+-:- eset ewes eens 05 
ALYSSUM. Hardy Annual. R 208 Picturatum novum. Dwarf striped and blotched, mixed.. .05 
Free-flowering, pretty little plants, for beds, edgings, 209 Tom Thumb. Dwarf, finest strains, mixed, 1 ft........-..--. .05 
or rockwork. Bloom the whole summer. 210 Collection of twelve distinct colors, tall..-..-.-.-.-.+---+++++- a 
110 §S et Aly n o t, white; %4 ft. 211 Collection of eight distinct colors, tall.-.....- BBLS: on core eG 35 
ple oz. 30 Cree tee eet : Paes a A Apne : Tee 05 |212 Collection of ten distinct colors, dwarf Tom Thumb........-. .60 
411 Saxatile Com ot - Gold llow, shining; hard 3 ‘ 
perennial) Gh fn classes +ss--e>.c-2ecgeorsthereeeee-. 05 |AQUILEGIA (Colémbine). Hardy Perennial. 
112 Little Gem 8 or 4 inches in height. very compact.... .05 A class of highly ornamental plants. 
413 Benthami Compactum. Of dwarf, compact growth;  _|220 Alba plema. White ....-....-.-1:0-02eeeeees seceesensaos Bcoooo ae 05 
fine for borders; white, per 0Z., 50 cts......... sees --- .05/221 Californica hybrida. Centre petals golden yellow, sepals a 
and spurs deep orange-red; 2ft.......-- etc e ee ec es ceeeeeenees 05 
AMARANTHUS. Half-hardy Annual. 222 Chrysantha. (Golden Spurred.) Bright golden-yellow Ay 
Ornamental foliaged plants, extremely graceful and in- flowers; blooms all summer; 2 t0 3 ft.---..-.++.0+-+ 20s seeeeee -05 
i roducing a striking effect. 223 Coerulea. Violet blue; 2ft..-.... see cece ene cece er creree .05 
teresting, producing a s 5 aA Simla hamest WXEL... .-ccccccccec ccccesscce ass) ole ccieeinvice vines .05 
ae. eee nore Lies ne One, Red drooping panicles 05 225 Double Finest Mixed: ......-:.- FTE pect er nat ‘an 
; ; tee e sce ee ee secre sees eens eceece : 226 llecti n TEPER eeu crise tian Stemi sisters wisis's  Gietelee e 
421 Cruentus (Prince’s Feather.) Crimson; highly orna- au mCcnomnOr Uvel Ve, var ebles ; 
PAEQUUGALUE UN lsbefalala) ciaieicjs aicic uss 0600 0 c.cse peter e eee e eee ences .05 ARABIS (Rockcress). Hardy Perennial. 
eee ge 0s bs. 0 02) Hobaae Sct eu cl cmos 95 |\220 Alpima. The earliest spring flower, charming white flower, 
Roan aeiae ed. SRS peta FSA SI a Fatt cee aula Ha 3B its training habit mates it excellent on rockeries or broad a 
Cee aS be Ma algerie ay 3 SALA eee ey edgings for Park TOAdS; 6 iNscsereveserereersercecesrereeserece 05 
AMBROSIA, Hardy Annual. ' |ARALIA, Greenhouse Shrub. 
130 Mexicana Delicately perfumed annual: highly prized Sa ee 10 
_ for bouquets. One foe eee sche Jae ee i ES, 05 |235 BPE OU bere c ce oc cole. clacisiee fa0,0.¢o0.0 045s ener cee sisiae oa vee vipe'a/sisis\eiaiaaminiae ‘ 
AMMOBIUM (Everiasting Flowers.) Annual. ‘ ARCTOTIS, Annual. 
140 Aiatum Grandiflorum. Flower white; 1% ft....... 05 | 240 RS Blowers Crane your ye dark centre; Af 
r ‘ 4 s vy bedding plants. art in Bite Gell Wevelarevetslaferatetetals ; 
AMPELOPSIS. Hardy Climbing Plant. Bee ye s - 5 = Worried Actical 
Of great beauty, particularly in the fall of the year, ARGEMONE ( SN ey Nc Btoy . a 
when the foliage assumes various shades of crimson, scar- Remarkably distinct plants, both in flower and foliage; 
let, bronze, ete. their large, poppy-like flowers are effective in the border. 
150 Quinquefolia (Virginia Creeper.) One of the best vari- 250 Grandiflora. White; 2 ft.......ccccecesececcassescece -05 
eties for covering screens or unsightly places............ .05|251 Mexieana. Yellow; 2 ft...... SialeWia'cla elaveser siale, binislst atelalateheM mantel 
451 Weitchii. Well known under the name of-Japanese Ivy or 1 9. Pt ‘ ‘ , 
Boston Ivy; the most popular hardy climber........-......... 05 ARISTOLOCHIA (Dutchman x Pipe). Hardy Perennial Climber ; 


260 Sipho. Large leaves making dense shade; flowers. 2! 


low apd brown mottled and curiosly shaped, 30 ft.... .10 


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Daybreak Aster 


Asters « « 
Hardy Annuals 


EQUIRE rich, light 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. 


Pkt. 


BOSTON FLORISTS, Of.branching pyramidal form; flowers 


‘ with graceful recurved petals and per- 
fect in shape; used largely by florists about Boston. 


Pt AD AWW UMRREAS oiels,cccleleisc aiaereleialslolaitinteeiniatserateisiaistet=t $2.50; 44 oz. 40cts.$0.10 
271 Bright Rose - 2.50; 44 0z.40 cts. .10 
DP re Th AS SCs SEBae ab aL Shep oncbcoansqnbes 0z. 2.50; 44 0z. 40 cts. .10 
PBS 1g ret Re eee ses Sae sec bousomsede oz. 2.50; 4 0z.40cts. .10 
274 Dark Blue.......... oz. 2.50; 440z.40cts. .10 
275 Peach Blossom .... oz. 2.50; ¥goz.40cts. .10 
276 Finest Mixed ..........:c0ccee esc ceeee oz. 2.50; 44 0z.40cts. .10 
Handsomest of Comet Asters; prized for cut- 

COMET GIANT. ting; flowers double, exquisitely formed. 

SAS OF WHIRL ainlel cisterna 0106\0'e ol pia istotaietete ntelateielsipeicinttairtvinteiae. a as» 2.60 cts. .10 
281 Rose........-. z.60cts. .10 
282 Dark Violet z.60cts. .10 
283 Rose and White 1, oz. 60 cts. .10 
ASE) ATA © MN EN @peleiicieleo\«icleie chat nine ate eiels lle icte sielels/cleleine 1, oz. 60 cts. .10 
285 Light Blue and White........................- 1, 0z. 60 cts. .10 
2A SOs EE Aspe een OSE OOLBOGO0 SH OOn 1c o7 JCORDCoDOSE oe 1, 0z. 60 cts. .10 
287 Sulphur Vellow..........ccccscscvercssccssccecrs 1, oz. 60 cts. .10 
ASS WMmest WAKE ee sn.te wise sc vnc csisle acisiowieicsiouibticis 1, 0z.50 cts. .10 
289 Collection six distinct warieties............. cece eee eee eens 35 


Flowers of this 


COMET NEW GIANT BRANCHING. 


are of same size as the Giant Comet, but the plant is of a pyra- 
midal branching habit, thus rendering it more floriferous. 


2 TS | aS SD COG DOG a IE CIDUDSOROEO YP IUCOIS Sam oI oz. 60cts. .10 
AG ie WW ERACE coe cise ein alos omnia naininia oaisictetaianteinteletse sluts siete 1, oz. 60 cts. .10 
PA A e118 11 OCS CRAG OTOL DE mC ODI AO SAGES eaQ ao aOe 1, oz. 60 cts. .10 
298 White and Pink ......ccccccececccsccccceccccccs 1, oz. 60 cts. .10 
BOO FMnest: Wied. sc -ciesitsct bso. evinnspesiiccinaeis tects 44 0z. 50 cts. .10 
YB AK One of the most popular Asters grown; has an 
DA RE : abundant display of large perfect flowers. 
SOO. Gere LT PL MIK oie iesie are esate cccesa)s\a 0» olsininie)s ole (cjutsin'o,m elu efajaicistn‘ainveaialajalotattalsis -10 


(ARLINGTON TESTED SEEDS * 


new variety 


Giant Comet Aster 


cellent variety for cutting, deriv- 
JEWEL, OR BALL. 42 & variety ing, deriv 


ing its name from the shape of the 
blooms, which are about three inches in diameter. 


305 Light Blue................+-++-.-+.-+- oz. $3.00; 4.0z. 50 cts. .10 
306 Dark Blue.......--0.0c0ceeeeeeceeeees 0z. 3.00; 4% 0z.50cts. .10 
SY yh Seo? Gseooencsoassbodacoaa soosoooton oz. 3.00; 4g 0z.50cts. .10 
Bl yee LE Snaps soos sess coeo sahococomgoos At oz. 3.00; 4%0z.50 cts. .10 
309 White.... .. --- Oz. 3.00; 4 0z.50cts. .10 
310 Fimest Miined.............-c0----cceees oz. - 3.00; 43 oz. 50 cts. .10 
One of the best for cutting, bearing an enormous 

MIGNON. amount of fair sized flowers on each plant. 

315 White...... aie nye ein eajeatnis= ele lols ois /=te ein peste eels 1, 0z.60 cts. .10 
316 Light Blue................--+- 1, 0z.60cts. .10 
317 Peach Blossom .....c. cc. cc ccc cneccscccsccscecccs 1, 0z.60cts. .10 
318 Rose White, Veiled.............-..eseeeeeeeeee 144 0ze60 cts. .10 
SLO Wines WEE. . cececv cles ¢slceisisidcleislevicieieselsicaenl 13; 0z.60cts. .10 


Blooms three weeks earlier than 


QUEEN OF THE MARKET. a 
other Asters. Of branching habit, 


and excellent for growing under glass. 


S23) Blesh) Color: «.'s555 2 ccsechion eateries Oz. $2.00; 44 0z. 30 cts. .05 
324 Dark Scarlet.... wedes sieee eee nie ee oz. 2.00; 4g 0z.30 cts. .05 
325 White oz. 2.00; 144 0z.30cts. .05 
326 Purple oz. 2.00; 43 0z.30cts. .05 
327 Light Blue oz. 2.00; 1, 0z.30cts. .05 
328) (PINE caste cceeccnceeo eee Pa cieeeiare nie oz. 200; 144 oz. 30 cts. .05 
329 Crimson oz. 2.00; 44 0z.30cts. .05 
330 Finest Mixed oz. 2.00; 4g oz. 30 cts. .05 
QUEEN OF SPRING. Resembles the Queen of the Market, 
but flowers about two weeks earlier, 
making it the earliest of all Asters. 
335 Pure White ........... 1, oz. 35 cts. .10 
336 Choicest Mixed 1, oz. 35 cts. .10 
| SEMPLE’S BRANCHING. Tbe. plants are of branching 
a habit, producing freely hand- 
some large perfect flowers from four to six inches in diameter. 
SEO WV ites ok Cacti nace chicks» eeentess canna oz. $3.00; 144 oz. 50 cts. .10 
SELIM MOSS sek «nee een pS eee eeceetae eke oz. 8.00; 44 0z.50 cts. .10 
S22 Weds tle we cscs ss cone seen e ee ce se eee oz. 8.00; 4, 02.50 cts. .10 
SES) ¢CEIMB OMS: camp ieciois saeh asc eia ahests nets oz. 3.00; 4% oz. 50cts. .10 
SEE Purples owe ccmavices asc ce cues neces sibiage oz. 3.00; 4. 0z.50 cts. .10 
345 Shell Pink (Miss Mary J. . oz. 38.00; 44 0z.50cts. .10 
346 Choicest Mixed....................... oz. 2.50; 4% oz. 40 cts. .10 
TRUFFAUT’S PHONY FLOWERED PERFECTION. 
This is the most perfect type of the Peony flowered and the 
most popular variety for the florist and the private garden. 
50) Pure White esate cree teneneer anes’ © oz. $3.00; 14 oz. 50 cts. .10 
51 Blood Red.......... i oz. 8.00; 1, oz. 50cts. .10 
52 Brilliant Rose +++ 02z. 8.00; 44 oz. 50 cts. .10 
5S. Delicate WOs@iy wcceuves'ssemeierns has sic oz. 8.00; 4, 0z.50 cts. .10 
564" Purple (iis. 3 secoewencicene sees ace sen 0z. 3.00; 1% oz 
55 Light Blue .....ccccccccsececceceeceees oz. 3.00; 3 
56 Glowing -Crimson........-+-+.-+-+++- oz. 3.00; ¥ 
397 , Shining Dark Scarlet...........---- oz. 3.00; } 
358 “Choicest Mixed te 2.50; %7g 
1 


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Aster. 305 Jewell or Ball. 341 Balsam. 
ASSES continued. Pkt.| ARNEBIA. Half-hardy Annual. Pkt. 
VICTORIA LARGE FLOWERING IMPROVED. 460 Cornuta. Yellow and maroon, 1 ft.............02e2 ee ee ee eee 0.10 
Best of all Asters for decoration and exhibition. The largest 
and most magnificent of the recurved Asters. ARTEMISIA (Wormwood). Hardy Annual. 
Sir) UM GGoducscatadnbadcoses dooce obedeanue oz. $3.50; 44 oz. 50 cts. .10; 465 Gracilis. Ornamental foliage..............sccceeeeeeeeeee cece 05 
366 Light Blue «... 0z. 3.503 ih on 50 cts. 10 
TE@so ctindoa fot Ac IoCOCOSBDOEL COPA OSOOORS oz. 3.50; oz. 50 cts. .10 ‘ D : 
368 Brilliant Crimson oz. 350; ¥,0z.50cts. 10| ASPARAGUS (Climbing). Hardy Perennial. 
ae ne wioles skleiawe'ece sun 203=1=eeni= Oz. 3.505 i/s OZ. PR eter a5 It has the beautiful feathery foliage of the ordinary Aspar- 
ark Purple ..........2-.--2---ee-sse 0z. 3.50; ¥/g 02.50 cts. .« agus, in the form of a graceful running vine; invaluable for 
371 Peach Blossom ..............------++- oz. 3.50; 4 oz. 50 cts. - .10 decorative purpose. 
arid SM CMLEL eee tenek fo aieeae ce dcadsceceas oz. 3.50; 4%0z.50cts. .10 
BiG. Lol 2 bb oi Oe oz. 3.00; 344 0z.40cts. 10 | 470 Werticillatus. Very graceful climber................-.ssesees .05 
452 Collection in six distinct COolors............2.2.2222seee008s .35| £71 Plumosus Nanus. Delicate foliage. -++ 10 
453 Collection in twelve distinct colors........... bs aabieay Me. .70| £72 Sprengeri. The drooping variety... -..-++-+eeseeseereeer eevee 10 
3 Without exception the largest Aster in culti- 5 
WASHINGTON. aon ASPERULA (Woodruff). Hardy Perennial. 
0z. $3.00; 76 02. 50 cts.$0.10 A charmin rofuse-blooming little plant, bearing clusters 
oz. 3.00; i 0z.50 cts. .10 Poe. : 2 Dae pied 
Aes 3.00; { GEasuictae. 210 of fragrant flowers, admirably adapted for bouquet making. 
oz. 3.00; i on. 50 cts. .10 ari Coliyerime Ldn Silas Gees Sas esedoeeasdossosoesaagrer chcndesccss .05 
oz. 3.00; i, oz. 50 cts. .10 
OTHER POPULAR VARIETIES. BUBHETTA. siasdy Hereanial, 
4 A - é An early, free-flowering plant, sometimes called Blue Alys- 
390 Betteridge Quilled. Nothing finer in the way of a quilled ~ sum; indispensable in edgings, rockwork, or small beds. 
LNG HIF" Ba Demon OOOH IdnHO Na OC CIO AO Oar ase 0z. $1.50; 4% 0z.25cts. .05 
392 Chrysanthemum Dwarf. Immense flowers, free bloomer. 480 Deltoaides. Rose-lilac; 1 ft)...-........- eee e cece cece cece cece .05 
Papi Mixed gorge att waelsiee Cr eer Oz. $2.50; 4% dz. 40 cts. .10 
rown, or Cocardeau. ite centred. Mixed............- 10 ‘ 
396 Emperor Giant. Flowers very double and enormous size. AURICULA. Half=hardy Perennial. 
hoice mixed...........- Pisislaesicieiate ely areas -10 A well-known garden favorite of great beauty ; succeeding 
398 Harlequin. Double striped. Mixed 10 : anit: setae 
400 Imbrique Pompon. Small flowers. Mixed colors.........- 10 Peruse cool inane or Re piqunceruatory plant. 
402 Jacqueminot. Flowers large, full, perfectly double, color 485 Alpima. Various colors; 1 ft...-...--.-----+-++- lenis es eee cece 15 
ppatenticnl with that of the Jack Rose ...........0.2cseeeereeee 10} 486 English Hybrids. Green-edged, etc. ; from prize flowers. .25 
ue pa Seperbe. Resembles Truffaut’s. Finest mixed......... 10 
illiput. ure white. A miniature Aster..............-..--- 10 ‘ 
408 Weedle, or Hedgehog. Longquilled petals. Choice mixed .10 BALSAM (Lady’s Slipper). Tender Annual. 
410 Ostrich Plume. <A new sort, white, similar to Giant Comet .10 | Magnificent conservatory or outdoor plants, producing their 
412 Pveony FPlowered Globe. Very early. Choice mixed..... 10 | gorgeous masses of beautiful, brilliant colored flowers in the 
414 Princess Rosalind. Rose. A Dahlia flowered Aster.......- .10| greatest profusion 
UG eGiiOrealioe s WV NILE: ce f= <)s/acjeldisicie = dbiesyercrein ok weisie ania eadleterncceee Eero i 
422 Pyramidal Bouquet Dwarf. A profuse bloomer. Mixed .10| 490 Rawson’s Prize. Extra double large flowers, of various 
424 Rose Flowered. Finest double. Mixed........02.-ssese050 10 SDAGES.- eee cece eee e cece cece cece eect eee renee eee aces eee ese eecenes 10 
426 Schiller. Excellent bloomer. Choicest double. Mixed.... .10 491 Perfection. New double Camellia-flowered variety ; im- 
428 Triumph. Dark scarlet and white, new............+-s+++2° se all mense pure-white flowers of large size, and of the most per- 
430 —Dark Scarlet. The best dwarf Aster..........-..-.++-000++ 10 fect form; highly recommended for florists................. 05 
432 Wick’s Branching White. Flowers are pure white, borne 492 Victoria. Satiny white; punctated, spotted with scarlet... .10 
on long stems, continuing to bloom till late in the season 493 Atrosanguinea plenissima. Splendid deep blood red; 
. + Lc gat n AO Wore DO COELAS CORO OC CEE SOR EDE as oz. $3.00; 4% oz. 50 cts. .10 very double; one‘of the most effective of its class, either for 
434 Rawson’s Arlington Mixture. Thisis a mixture contain- @LOUDPS OF fOr florists’ USE. .--.---26 vecece seen cece recs cnccences 10 
ing the best of the above varieties and cannot be excelled for 494 Solferino. Beautifullystriped with lilac and scarlet; 2ft.. .10 
variety Of form and COlOT......225+2+++0Z. $3.00 ; ¥g0z.50cts. 10 495 AlbaPlema. Double white... .05 
436 Choicest Mixed. All yarieties....... oz. 1.50; 4g 0z.25 cts. .05| 496 Camellia Flowered: Mixed -05 
497 — Collection of eight distinct colors............-- aa a 
PERENNIAL ASTE fs 498 Dwarf Double. Mixed COlOTS.......ccceesscceececsecerererees SI 
- i 3 ee. 499 Rose-flower. Mixed colors........-+++++- poset eceeeeseeeecnees 05 
Their graceful habit, profusion of bloom and great variety 500 Collection of eight distinct, finest prize varieties......  .30 
of colors make them of great value for the garden. FOL Wime Mixed. ... 20. .ccccccnccccccccnccversecscscscesscerecararsess 05 
440 Large Flowered. Finest mixed................0..cceeeeeeees -10 
Bae Se wee 22 aoe Sof eRe ..----0Z. $1.00; 14 oz. 20cts.-.05 | BALLOON VINE (Love ina Puff). Half=hardy Annual. 
N Glamd Aster..........-....0.... 50S) 24 ae 05 | = = ~ 
pac ae gen SES) ES Ce A rapid growing, handsome climber, with an inflated mem- 
ASTER PLANTS. See Page 87. | braneous capsule, from which it derives its name. 
m 505 Balloon Vimes Whites Sit. icc. ce ceisler we cea .05 


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660 Calceolaria. 693 Callio 
i PEt. 
BAPTISIA (Blue False Indigo). Hardy Perennial. 
510 Australis. Grow freely in any loamy soil.........--....-.--- $0.05 


BARTONIA, Hardy Annual. 


An effective plant for borders and beds, producing a profu- 
sion of metallic yellow flowers, showing well above the downy, 
thistle-like foliage, brilliant in the sunshine. 


515 Bartonia aurea. Golden yellow.....---.-.+++.+-eeee sree eee -05 
BEAN, ORNAMENTAL, Hardy Annual Climber. 

520 Scarlet Rummer. Flowers scarlet.....-.--+++eeeeeeseeeeeeeeee 10 
521 White Rummer. Flowers wWhite......-..ssseseeereeeeeeee cone -10 
BEET, ORNAMENTAL. 

530 Red Chilian. Enormous leaves with scarlet ribs........... 05 
531 Wellow Chilian. Leaves yellow; very effective .....-.-.---- 05 


BEGONIA. Greenhouse Perennial. 


A beautiful tribe of went resplendent during the summer 
and continuing in bloom until frost. 


539. Erfordi. Dwarf, rosy carmine, excellent for bedding. ..... 25 

540 Semperfiorens Hybrida. Constantly in bloom; exceed- 
ingly showy and valuable race. Finest mixed........-....-. 15 

541 Wernon. A grand sort; waxy, blood-scarlet ..........-...--- -10 

542 Rex hybrida. Variegated foliage, for pot culture .........- 25 

543 Single Flowering. Mixed........ 25 

544 Double Flowering. Mixed.. +25 
Flowering Bulbs.............---.-++++++ 


BELLIS (Double Daisy). eHardy Perennial. 

A deservedly popular flower for early spring blooming. How- 
ever fine the blooms from which daisy seed is sayed it always 
produces afew singles and semi-doubles. 

550 Snowball fil. pl. Large double; pure white...........-.-.-- -10 
551 Longfellow. Fine large flowering; dark rose fowers.....- 10 


2 Double White -10 
53 Finest Mixed........ 10 
BOCCONIA. Hardy Perennial, 
Ornamental foliage plants, exceedingly effective as sin- 
gle specimens on lawns or in borders. 
570 Bocconia Japonica. Produces racemes of bloom 2 to 
ICL LONE. | sleiotisisini sisinci-trieis clels cieseie cleta or mine b CREEEEe -05 
*1_\ / . 
BOLTONIA (False Chamomile), Hardy Perennial, 
Very handsome border plant. 
S80) Latisguama, | Pnrpled Buttes dcvieccsc ve cccneceeoeeeen -20 
BRACHYCOME (Swan River Daisy), Half-hardy Annual. 
3eautiful free-flowering, dwarf-growing plants, covered 
during the Summer with a profusion of Cineraria-like flow- 
ers; effective as edgings, in beds, rustic baskets, or pot cul- 
ture. 
590° tberidifolia, | Blue: 36) Lites cc ccc cles cwic eld Wigtte tte aa .05 
591 —Albaflora. White; % ft..... D idinin..» wie plejelcle'el oie elate wre eran .05 


BROWALLIA. Halfehardy Annual. 


Very handsome, profuse-blooming plants, covered with 
rich, strikingly beautiful flowers. 4 
Elata coerulea. Dwarf, a lovely blue, haying the ap- 
pearance when planted in masses and in full bloom, of 
an elegantly shaded carpets. 46, fticiccc ucwcevwcecicncwices .05 
601 Roezli. Azure blue and white mixed ................. .05 
G02 Speciosa Major. Large flowering of the most brilliant 
blue especially valuable as a pot-plant for winter and 
CADLY A SPV Sys lawlaistess nis cau \n ince let sie oe isitinein sss RU ise 15 | 


600 


— 


psis, Golden Wave. 


550 Bellis (Double Daisy). 


Pkt. 
BRYONOPSIS. Annual. 


610 Laciniosa Erithrocarpa. A beautiful summer climb- 
er. Its yellow flowers followed by caerry-like fruit sear- 
let and Ss tripled est Ota seco eeies eee lates “Begsasc< ase -05 


BUPHTHALMUM (Ox Eye Daisy). Hardy Perennial. 


620 Salicifolium. Flowers yellow with black centre .... .05 


CACALIA (Tassel Flower). Hardy Annuals, 
630 Aurea. 


631 Coceimea. Orange scarlet; flowering in clusters............. -05- 
CACTUS. 
635 \ Wimest Maxed nes ie ds colesecadcdue cuucdecnneceee see ees ee 1e 


CALAMPELIS (Bugle Vine). Half-hardy Perennial Climber 


640 Scabra. Foliage dark green, flowers bright orange, will 
flower LHe SEASONIAS SOWD. .-- 2-2 - «Jc cwniner » ceeatmecneeeeeeaeees 


CALANDRINA. Halfehardy Annuals. 


Very beautiful, free-flowering plants, invaluable for edgings. 


650 Speciosa. Rosy purple; a most profuse bloomer............ -05 
651 — Alba. A white flowering variety; distinct and beautiful. .05 


CALCEOLARIA. Greenhouse Perennial. 


A beautiful class of plants suitable for the house. 


660 Hybrida Grandiflora. Choice mixed......................-- 25 
661 ,—— —— Self Colors . 20.06 cccscuccwanisces vee Ueneece NkeCeRE eae -20 
G62 —— —— Hpotte” one... casas ccccwccsccescasecesteenems joke eeeneee -20 
663 — MEGERER « . 52. ove de as venues Odeon Sees eee as ace Seen 20 
664 Rugosa, or Shrubby. The true bedding variety........... 20 


CALENDULA (Marigold). Hardy Annual. 


A very showy, free-flowering genus of plants, producing 
a most pretty effect in mixed borders, and growing freely 
in almost any soil. 


Fine orange 1 ft......... .05 


70 Officinalis. (Pot Marigold.) 
671 Ranunculoides, fil. pl. Double; average 1 ft........ 05 
672 Meteor. Light, golden yellow, striped with intense or- 


ange; blooms from May until late in Autumn -« * 
per oz. 25 cts. .05 


673 Prince of Orange. Bright orange: large and aouble  .05 
674 Pongei fil. pl. A white hybrid Marigold, wic.— double 
MOWERS ea wai sle ec aioe «.> Dean Senet .05. 
675 Orange King. Large double rich orange .05 
676 Regalis Hii.) (Orange ©... 5. dc. es week = sees .05 


CALLICHROA. Hardy Annual. 


680 Platyglossa. Flowers yellow and blooms in August .. .05 


CALLIOPSIS or Coreopsis. Hardy Annual. 


Colors are rich and striking: flowers numerous 
beautiful; produce a fine effect in mixed borders. 


and 


690 Bicolor (tinctoria). Yellow and brown: yery showy ... .05 
691 Burridgii. Deep crimson-copper, gold margin ....... .05 
692 Coronate. Yellow with crimson spots .............+.- 05 
693 Golden Wave. Plant very bushy and compact; covered 
with hundreds of beautiful golden blossoms, 2 in. across, 
with small dark: centres <2... 2.i. ssw ce tecepen een .05 
694 Marmorata. Rich crimson, brown and yellow, mar- 
DIES, 2. Phicis aici rs 0/6506. Malate viele wis e's (Otte ln ates is amet et .05. 
695 Nigra speciosa. Rich crimson; 2 ft.............+645- .05 
696 Bicolor hybrida fi. pl. A charming variety; flowers 
last longer than single variety, and continue blooming 
UNL). LPOGE Girne cs oualiapeiWidie sain tatels res o> ian: mip g SCM -05 
697 Fine mixed warieties ...........se.e:. per oz. 40 cts. .0& 


Golden yellow; 134 ft..................00 snic yee ceuae =o -05- 


Campanula, 
CALLIOPSIS — continued. 


HARDY PERENNIAL VARIETIES. 
One of the most popular of our perennials. 


699 Grandifiora. Deep yellow; extra large .-...-.---..-.-+-. sQ65 

700 Lanceolata. Fine large deep yellow flowers; blooms th 
SAME SCASOM AS SOW ocscviciiceccccrecacccrsccncececceserceecsersceces 

CALLIRHOE (Poppy Mallow). Hatdy Annual. 

710 Finest mixed. Blooms until frost .................. 


CAMPANULA. Bell Flower. 


_ A genus of exceedingly beautiful annuals and peren- 
nials, all of which are characterized by the richness of their 
colors and the profusion of their bloom. 


HARDY PERENNIAL. 


Carpatica. Mauve; 1 ft......cc cc cecccccccccecess 
——Alba. White; 1 ft................-- 
Pyramidalis. Blue, handsome; 3 ft 
—Alba. Pure white; 3 ft.............. 
Perennial varieties. Mixed. 
Media (See Canterbury Bells.) 


HARDY ANNUAL. 


Lorei. Purple lilac; 1 ft..... 
— Alba. Silvery gray; 1 ft......... 
Pentagonia. Rich purple; 
—Alba. Pure white; % ft 


Annual varieties. Mixed....... 


CHAMOMILE. See Anthemis, 
CANARY BIRD FLOWER (Tropaeolum Peregrinum),. 
Half-Hardy Annual. 


\ 
A desirable climbing plant, of rapid growth. 
740 Canary Bird Flower. Flowers resembling a canary 
bird, yellow .. coocet Ss 


CANDYTUFT. Hardy Annual. 


One of the most useful border annuals;very effective in 
beds, groups, ribbons, etc., also very useful for pot culture 
or for conservatory decoration during the Winter. Seed 
sown in Autumn will flower early in Spring; and sown in 
April or May, will continue in bloom until frost. 


Ce ry 


750 Carter’s Carmine. Distinct and beautiful, presenting 
one mass of vivid carmine bloom...............eeeeees 
751 Dobbie’s Spiral. Giant white. Very large spikes of 
PIM CREHOM CIS llate ofa ctojcletstsersic w/cie.oceistalrel s\atolalelealciereletarsio:= a 
Mere MeL RICH: CTimsOws YA) Ets |. c/eisie orcteiere-«, fe s/elsieveroie © 
753 Empress. Intermediate in height between the old Rock- 
et and the newer Tom Thump sort. Large pure-white 
ROMOESE 8 —(oe)a, -aresenneys Foo sondodbaacmaes> per oz. 40 cts. 
754 Eragrant. Pure white; 1 ft.............per oz. 20 cts. 
755 Hybrid Dwarf. New and brilliant colors in great yari- 
GA cre 65 GebBet Adtoobepecdson ocenktAek ae c per oz. 40 cts. 
756 Little Prince. Grows 4 to 6 in. high, forms large spikes 
COL VALECTLONVELIS I. cele olnie «i eitlateleievereic « 6,cre Homcc DOr oCD EHO Oo 
757 Purple. Fine for bedding; 1 ft....... .-.per oz. 40 cts. 
758 Rocket. White; large trusses; 1 ft......per oz. 25 cts. 
759 Tom Thumb. Forms dwarf, compact clusters of clear 
white, flesh-color, lilac, purple, and rose-colored flow- 
ers mixed ...... dor AUoboe ate bobpcdcascce er oz. 40 cts. 
_ 780 White (Iberis amara). An old, well known sort 
per oz. 20 cts. 
TSt Wine Mixed <0 6 2.2... ccc cence cscs vese-s-per oz. 20 cts. 


For perennial yarieties, see Iberis. 


Pkt. 


.05 


-05 


-10 


05 
05 


"792 Crozy’s Fine mixed. 


IN &,CO) 


870 Celosia. 


Pkt. 


CANNA (Indian Shot). Half-Hardy Perennial. 
A genus of highly ornamental plants remarkable for 
their large and handsome foliage. 
790 Fine mixed varieties 
=91 Dark leaved varieties mixed ...................... 
ered the most successful raiser and improver of this 
magnificent genus; finest mixed 
793 Collection of 12 distinct varieties 
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. 


Monsieur Crozv may be consid- 


CANTERBURY BELLS (Campanula Media). Hardy Perennial. 


When well grown, Canterbury Bells are amongst the 
most attractive of border plants; they succeed in light, rich 
soil, and should be transplanted two feet apart. 

800 Double Blue. 2% ft 
— Rose. 
Simei, Die Shh). jinn abderubeeoOnosdOb cd GooooSHedioodss 
Single Blue. 214 
—White. 2% ft 
—Mixed. 2% ft 
Dean’s Hybrids. 
ers and their diversity of colors; 2% 
Calycanthema (Cup and Saucer)............--++.eees 
Striata (Double striped). Large flowers, very double, 
with slight violet streaks on white ground; elegant in 
shape, and of very pretty color 


CARDUUS (Thistle). Hardy Annual. 


815 Marianus. Ornamental Thistle; 3 ft 


CARNATIONS AND PICOTEES. Half-hardy Perennials. 


A magnificent class of popular favorites, most of which 
are deliciously fragrant, and with colors extremely rich and 


. "Remarkable for the size of the flow- 
ft 


beautiful. The seed we offer is the selection of one of the 
most prominent growers. 
820 Prize mixture sayed from the choicest of double flow- 
ers will give entire satisfaction to the most eritical 
PP RONTCTI eels Sisle ctoloieicioiclexis susie cisia,sjeie, ie”) alakelohencterelelabaias asians) sie 
821 Fine German mixed. Extra good quality.........--- 
822 Grenadin. Very early dwarf compact brilliant double 
scarlet flowers. Half hardy and one of the finest varieties 
FOL, CULLING... 0.0... e eee rece eee see cecccrsccansens eee eee 
823 Bizarres. Flaked and self, superb varieties, finest double 
RYUTEE etches aia clea clorela talento Sieve. isiale else ale'e slesihictstala/matataa a v\ a aisfete ve =ininieimid 
PERPETUAL OR TREE 
830 Prize mixture saved from the choicest of prize flowers 
831 Fine German mixed. Extra good quality........--- 
832 Allegatiere. Deep scarlet.....++eeeeceererserserrsccs 
833 Riviera Market. The finest of all perpetual carna- 
tions of nearly as rapid growth as the Marguerite fully 
90 per cent double.......+..eeseeeesectersereecererees 
PICOTEES 
838 Choice double mixed from show varieties flowers 
either white or yellow. bordered with purple or rose.. 
839 Fine mixed. Extra good quality .....---+++++++e+ees 
MARGUERITE CARNATION 
This valuable strain produces flowers in a few weeks 
from seed flowers very double and includes beauti- 
ful shades of red, pink, white, variegated, etc., blooms 


profusely of easy cultivation and will succeed in any good 


(“XRLINGTON 


= 


Marguerite Carnation. 


MARGUERITE CARNATION—continued. PEt. 
soil, seed sown in spring commence flowering in early sum- 


mer and continue until frost. 
840 Giant White 
841 Giant Yellow 
842 Giant Rose 
844 Giant Scarlet 
845 Giant Fimest Mixed................---- +s eee eee e eter ees ee eens -05 
We also have the plants in Spring. See Page 89- 
HARDY CARNATIONS FOR OPEN GROUND. 
850 Old-fashioned clove pink. Finest mixed ......... .10 
851 Cyclops. Dark rose with crimson ring.............+. -40 
852 Pheasant-eye. Double fringed ............-++-20-++s .05 
853 Secoticus fi. pl. (Parsley Pink) saved from the choicest % 
strains of exhibition flowers ........ece cece ec enrecces 
BS ALD Oe Te Nix Caleta soc Ecwniic. do tech eee eee 10 
5 5s SECU Se ee acc cen coor voreinee senebeoee eer 10 


CASTOR OIL BEAN. (See Ricinus). 
CELOSIA (Cockscomb). Hardy Annual, 


Magnificent, free-flowering. graceful-growing plants, pro- 
ducing in the greatest profusion spikes of the most beauti- 
ful feathery flowers. 


870 Cristata nana. Choice mixture of the newest dwarf- 
crested varieties, most brilliant colors...............-- -05 
871 — See beer eee lamiac oleic icisisicte eiveinioiniors ee inisteteiete .05 
S872 — — Dark Crimson -05 
873 — Golden Yellow -05 
Sia — EROS O ies caine rin weciecessincia renee concerns teseeer eens se -05 
875 Collection of 8 varieties............. -40 
876 Empress. Combs large and bright purple, dark foliage-... .05 
877 Glasgow Prize. A splendid distinct dwarf variety, with 
dark foliage, large crimson combs.................2-0++--+++: -05 
878 Ostrich Plume. A most attractive strain with very fine 
long-plumed or feathered-flower sprays. Mixed.......---- -10 
879 Japonica. (Japanese Cockscomb.) The combs are almost 
as delicately cut as ruffled lace, while the colors are the 
brightest imaginable «22/0200 200... een ce cece en wees sonsucessse 05 
880 Pyramidalis. Choice mixture of all plumed sorts........-- 05 


CENTAUREA Dusty Miller Varieties. 


Silvery-foliage dwarf plants, fine for bedding, vases, 
hanging-baskets and pots, also extensively used for beds 
and margins. Sow the seed from December to April. 


890 Candidissima. Half hardy perennials. Silvyery-leafed 
plants for beds, vases, baskets and pots: 1 ft ......... .05 

891 Clementii. Hardy perennial. Elegant, deeply-cut foli- 
age, covered with a snowy-white down: handsome.... .05 

892 Gymnocarpa. Half hardy perennial. A graceful, sil- 
very-leafed variety, for bedding or /jpot-culture; 1 ft.. .05 


FLOWERING VARIETIES. 
CENTAUREA (Bachelor’s Button, or Corn Flower). 


Hardy Annual. 
895 Emperor William. Best dark blue 05 
SAE TS BR FR SS eons ot o- SooeabSocboaod .05 
Satya ERORGIN We act divin a clale aiuie « hlaniaeiisimeinisiv'e a eslesicrais cs .05 
UT LE Sa SERRA ao TOSEPEStiho 5 iocowicsobaedgede 05 
SSOP BACK BUC Fie cleic er oiele 0 ciaieieeee .05 
BOO Minest \Mixed! ... vpn vaene 05 
901 Finest Double Mixed -05 
902 Americana. Hardy annual. Lilac purple..................0+ 05 
903 Margaret. White, deliciously fragrant -10 
904 Imperialis, Mixed. Flowers extra large........ Sp ewelactan poy 
905 — White. Fine for cutting....:.-........ om ewise set ewpicsiah hres 15 
CENTRANTHUS, Hardy Aonual. 

Very pretty, free-flowering, compact growing plants, 
very effective in beds. 

910 Centranthus. Mixed colors: 2 ft...............sce0. -05 


900 Centaurea. 


950 Cineraria. 


Pkt. 


CERASTIUM (Mouse Ear Chickweed). Hardy Perennial. 

Silvery-foliaged plants, admirably adapted for edgings, 

rockwork, etc.; so profuse and pure white are the flowers 
that the plant is frequently termed ‘‘Snow in Summer.”’ 


,;920 Biebersteinii. Silvery foliage: 4 ft.......... Seiiapainie 10 

921 Tomentosum. Similiar to the preceding, but smaller 
POWAE Cet cesiiecuicis ses ce= <cleoeeeee hae ie ae 52 See 4 

CHRYSANTHEMUM. Hardy Annual. 

The tall, double-flowered, annual Chrysanthemums when 
well grown, are amongst the most showy and effective of 
Summer-flowering border-plants. 

930 Burridgeanum tricolor. White, with crimson band; 

jizchttntqi] he ne en ee Sen rey ER Sac - 05 

931 Dunnettii album fl. pl. Double snow-white: 1 ft.... .05 
932 —Aureum fi. pl. Large double golden-yellow flowers: A 
DPR cic pete c aus siete on 2 o's Groine wie ee aie ee eee -05 
933 Lord Beaconsfield. Crimson-maroon, edged and 
striped with a golden rim surrounding a rich-brown-eye .05 
934 The Sultan. Rich, velvety. crimson-maroon, with 
> golden rim surrounding a rich-brown centre .......... .05 
935 Segetum grandiflorum. The large, single, yellow, 
flowering variety: grown extensively in pots.......... .05 
936 Eclipse. A very showy variety: pure golden-yellow, 
with a purplish-scarlet ring. Disk, dark brown ...... -05 
937 Coronarium. Double white, fine border plant ....... .05 
938 Golden Feather. Beautiful golden foliage and large 
flowers, bright-yellow and crimson ciréles............. 10 
939 Double Minest’ mixed:...2°)... ccc. ses = cease ces bie eee .05 
940 Single Finest mixed:-.....7. oo ee eee sielelee oh eed. 
HALF-HARDY PERENNIAL 
941. Indicum:! Mixed; 3) fis. 2.0... ccc deceeee hivieb sien pew aL 
942 — Nanum. (Dwarf Pompone). Mixed ...............-. -10 
943 Japonicum. Distinct from the old varieties in style 
of flowers, which are of a peculiar form, in a great 
Vanle@Lya@ Of UCOlOLS tps <<. Se cle alien Ma cleste cine sales “SE -10 
CINERARIA. Green-house Perennial. 

Well-known favorite free-flowering plants for the 
green-house. 

950 Grandiflora. Extra choice saved from the most select 

PMOWOELTS 6 oe cek oe ar ccs apiece as chee ents ae ea .40 

951 Nana Dwarf. Flowers very large ........e-eeeee-- .23 

952 William’s Strain. A German strain of superb form.....40 

953 Plenissima. Double flowering finest mixed .......... .25 

954 Stellata. <A superb English strain.............. See ates IO. 

HALF-HARDY (DUSTY MILLER) PERENNIAL VARIE- 
TIES. 

Very ornamental silvery leaved varieties for bedding. 

955 Acanthifolia. Silverv leaves: beautifully cut; 1 ft.... .10 
956 Maritima. Silvery foliage; 144 ft..........+.+. pe wu’v.ots -05 
CLARKIA. Hardy Annual. 

A beautiful tribe of favorite plants, with pretty cheer- 
ful-looking flowers, growing freely and blooming pro- 
fusely under almost any circumstances. 

960 Elegwans:. ;/Miveds) Dither on as vin» ceva cans Ss Sees Jelena Oe 
961 Pulchella. ‘Deep-rose; 15¢ Tt... cceswcse sous ce ieneaee -05 
962 fi. pl.. Double: rich magenta. <\.t.. wecccnss Cone 5 05 
963 Fine mixed. Double and single ........ per oz. 50 cts. 05 
CLEMATIS (Virgin’s Bower). Hardy Climber. 

Well known, rapid-growing, free-flowering climbing 
shrubs, some of which are fragrant. 

970 Coccinea. Deep vermiliion ana yellow; 8 to 12 ft...... .05 
971 Paniculata Grandiflora. Pure white .05 
972 Kiammula. White, fragrant ...<.....csc ose sew eer Oe a. sO 
973 Hybrida. From Jackman’s hybrids, the best of ali 

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1050 Early Flowering Cosmos. 


Pkt. 
CLEMATIS ROOTS. 


ine assortment in varieties of Paniculata, Jackmani, 
Henryi, etc.,in 2 or 3 year old roots. For price and description 


see Page 104. 15 
CLINTONIA Hatdy Annual. 

Charming, neat little plants producing a fine effect as 
-edgings or om rockwork, in rustic baskets, vases, etc. 

990 Clintonia. Mixed colors; 1% ft................... : - .05 
CHINESE PRIMROSE. (See Primula). 
COBAEA. Half-hatdy Perennial. 

A magnificent rapid-growing climber, with beautiful 
foliage, and large, bell-shaped flowers; trained on piazzas, 
arbors, etc., the effect is grand. 

1000 Scandens. Purple-lilac; 20 ft........... per oz. $1.00. .05 
1001 —Alba. A white variety of the preceding............ -10 
1002 Macrostemma. Green with violet...... Mtetelatetotstettateiens Pa lis} 
COCCINEA (Ornamental Cucumber). Hardy Annual. 
1010 Indica. Scarlet fruited ivy-leaved climber; a hand- 
some climber with snow-white beit-shaped flowers 
SHG Me prilliantescarlet, Lruits, WO. Ft... oe eicie wpe cle cien cco cs sos 05 
COCKSCOMB. See Celosia. 
COLEUS. Green-house Perennial. 
This plant is in great demand, and is also the most 
i popular for the flower garden. 
1015 Coleus. Saved from the newest and most showy ya- 
ELC EE Sambarmel aturerepareleverele are cieic(s;0.0\s. ejcjaeieiate.ticlessieketenaiateseieteke -10 
COLLINSIA. Hardy Annual. 

An exceedingly pretty free-flowering, popular genus, re- 
markably attractive in beds and mixed borders. 

1020 Collinsia. Fine mixed...........+...:: oletrerstars ApericG .05 
CONVOLVULUS MAJOR (Morning Glory). Hardy Annual 
Climbers. 


A well known and beautiful free flowering class of climbers 
with brilliant and varied colored flowers. Their rapid growth 
and easy culture makes them one of the most popular 
climbers in our gardens. 


1030 Fimest Varieties Mixed ......... 
1031 Collection of ten distinct colors 
1034 Imp. Japanese. Finest single mixed 
1035 — — Fimest Double Mixed 

See also IPOMOEA. 


CONVOLVULUS TRICOLOR (Dwarf Morning Glory). Hardy 
nual. 


Tricolor, crimson-violet. Flowers have a bril- 
liant-yellow eye, encircled with band of snowy-white, 


05 
30 


see eeeeee ee eeeeee ee eeeeee 


1040 


marcimed “with rich crimson violet.........c.1-c0c«- .05 

1041 —— Splendens. Rich-violet, with white centre...... .05 

1042 —— Striped. Blue, beautifully striped with white. . -05 
1043 Mauritanicus. Beautiful for hanging baskets and 

vases; flowers blue; very floriferous................. .05 

1044 Fine mixed yaricties................. per oz. 20 cts. .05 

COSMOS. Hardy Annual. 

A magnificent race of plants which attain a height of 
nearly five feet, and which in the fall months are literally 


covered with flowers. 
1050 Early-Blooming Cosmos. Few flowers are more 
: highly esteemed than the beautiful Cosmos. Lateness 
of flowering bas, however, been the cause of serious 


960 Clarkia Elezgans. 


Cyclamen Persicum. 


COSMOS—continued. 
disappointment to New England growers. This strain 
is very early. Seed sown at the usual time produces 
plants which blossom in July and remain till frost. 


Pkt, 


Best MEXed sy. cclisce esse cece gaésacsne ctor ooehoogd Ga . 10 
1051 Dawn. Warly flowering; come in flower in July and 
remains until frost; blooms are fully as large as the 
ordinary cosmos; color beautiful white relieved by a 
delicate tint of rose at base of petals..............-. ot LO 
MAMMOTH PERFECTION COSMOS. 

The flowers are double the size of the old Cosmos and 
represents the highest development in Cosmos to date; 
blooms often measuring 4 in. in diameter. 

1052 Crimson ................. per oz. 75 cts. 4% 07. 20 cts. .10 
1053 Light pink .............. per oz. 75 cts. %oz. 20 cts. .10 
1054 Pure white .............. per oz. 75 cts. Woz. 20 cts. .10 
1055 Finest mixed ............ per oz. 60 cts. Y%oz.15cts. .10 
1056 Hybridus. The ordinary variety 

per 0z. 50 cts. %oz.15cts. .05 
COWSLIP. Hardy Perennial. 

Early free-flowering plants. 

1059 Cowslip. Yellow.............-... ooo ee ele ct eeevessenccs ene -10 
1060 — Fine mixed varieties; 3, ft ......--eceeeee cece cece cece e eee 10 
CUPHEA Cigar Plant’ 

A highly decorative plant, equally well adapted for the 
conservatory or the flower border. 

1065 Platycentra. MHalf-hardy perennial. Scarlet, white 
UN (A WTO (UTS TO Cees a tieuete geie (a aVcpeusvanttsehalexel scene) ke lehstanaysreeheRavaemerc\ « 205 

1066 Purpurea. MHalf-hardy annual. Rosy-scarlet, purple 

, CalyxmClE Sats) ply ohh <ciaistsl<\eje.e cicpaieie sie, ce,cle © Ab atiO oh oo SEO .05 

CYCLAMEN, Greenhouse Tuberous Rooted Plants. 

A genus of elegant Winter and Spring blooming plants for 

pot culture in parlor or conservatory. t : 
1070 Persicum Giganteum. An improved type with broad, 
beautifully mottled leaves, immense flowers of great sub- 
stance. Mixed colors......--.--- olclaialeielclelaletciaieletatecndalalata steVatatetara -40 
1071 Aigburth, Crimson. Rich shade -40 
UO Z). LIne 4 0 TO oS pep DUB UBOO AO OOCOBO CDCODORRCOOC DO) 0 COSUCOnnnanCE.S -40 
1073 Roseum Superbum. Lovely shade of pink..........------- -40 
1074 Sanguineum. Darkest CrimSOM......+-.s+s.seeeese seer sree -40 
1075 Momnstruosum. Finest mixed; a new strain of extra large 
flowers, a superb variety.........+.+sesseeeee whe teen ee eee eens 40 
1076 New Double Mixed. Farsuperior tothe single form. A 
large percentage Comble....--.-+++2 eseeeeeeeeees wie b siplash sine cle -50 
1077 Zonale. A new variety of exceptional merFt:......++++++++- 40 
CYNOGLOSSUM. Hardy Annual. 

A splendid border plant; excellent for bouquets. 

1079 Limifolivam. Pure White... .....c cece ccc ce ewer nsec taesnsnees .05 

CYPERUS The Umbrella Plant. Half-hardy Perennial. 

1080 Alternifolius. The dark green leaves curve down- 
ward in graceful manner from stem............-..++ vad 

CYPRESS VINE. Half-hardy Annual. 

One of the most popular of all-Summer climbers; 
flowers small, thickly set in dark green foliage. 

1091 Crimson. Brilliant; 10 ft............... per oz. 50 cts. .05 
1092 Rose. Very delicate.........+.......0-- per 0z 50 ets -05 
1093 White. For cemeteries..................per oz. 50 cts. ,05 
1094 Searlet ivy-leaved. Graceful climber, of rapid 
growth; flowers profusely.............. per 0z. 50 cts. .05 
NOOSE Mixed oo. ccc cece cee enc ttewees FOC OPI MONIC CAINE . 0d 


DAHLIA ROOTS. See Page 93. 
DAISY. See Bellis, Page 60. 


a) 


| ARLINGTON TESTED SEED 


Pkt. 
DAHLIA. Half-hardy Perennial. 


Admirers of this noble plant may confidently depend 
upon the quality of this seed. 


1100 Single. Mixed; saved from splendid new varieties, 

which for brilliancy of color cannot be surpassed.. .05 

1101 Perfection, or Gian... From France. Fine Mixed... .10 
1102 Gracilis, single striped....... ase sonadcsagetusssscsscen Assess -10 
1203) Double. Mine pmixedaeesncsosesecce ccc ace ceseeee -05 
1104 Lilliput. Dwarf, very beautiful 05 
1105 Cactus flowered. Variegated flowers .......-.--.+-+-+-+--- -10 
DATURA (Trumpet Flower). Halfehardy Annual. 
An ornamental genus of plants, many of which possess attrac- 
tions of the highest order. 
MO Pe rile me ed Fis repossess a eae late nals ane 'we clas Sere cee ee eeere eR .05 
A Dome well Onur re adserie- os << «cls ce aivie'els alee spice -05 
1112 Cornucopia (Horn of Plenty) -..........--02---++-+- SHa5e22a08 -05 
DELPHINIUM (Perennial Larkspur). Hardy Perennial. 
Plants remarkable for their great beauty, diversity of 
shades, and highly decorative qualities. 
(For annual varieties, see Larkspur.) 
1115 Coelestinum. Blue; 2% ft...........ccccscees e eyelelst mc OD. 
4116 Cashmerianum. Considered the finest of this mag- 
nificent family; flowers dark-blue...............0008- 05 
1117 Formosum. Rich dark-blue, white centre; 2% ft..... 0d 
1118 Hybridum, fl. pl. Finest prize varieties; double fine 
MLXCd seen ere rig. lee sloblolnieic|aicle wipiwclalslalc\aieissiatateinte SBa0b ci) 
1119 Nudicaule. Varying in color from light-searlet to a 
shade verging on crimson; very brilliant; 1% ft...... .10 
1120 Sinensis. Choice mixed....... BaOSS36 Shnos Sabesstaoc .05 
1121 Hybridum Sulphureum. (Larkspur, New Sulphur- 
colored). A remarkably handsome species, resembling 

in habit of growth the Branching or Stockfid. Lark- 

spur. Though a hardy perennial, it will, if sown 

early, flower the first S€aSoD......ccssccccccecceceess LD 

DIANTHUS. (Pink.) 

A magnificent genus, which embraces some of the 
most popular flowers in cultivation. D. Chinensis and its 
yarieties may be considered toe most beautiful and ef- 
fective of our hardy annuals. 

HARDY ANNUAL AND BIENNIAL VARIETIES. 

1130 Chinersis. (China or Indian Pink.) Single, many 2 
* colors mixed; showy........ Piaipialaleteitiela als pinto bislarclewsin's) DOD 

1131 —— fi. pl. A splendid mixture; producing a large pro- 
portion of double flowers ........+...4.. per oz. 40 cts. .05 

1132 Heddewigzii. Color varies from the richest velvety 
crimson to the most delicate rose; 1 ft....... pelsinictets 5 

1133 fil. pl. Double variety of the preceding, very 
showy;" 2 ft....... + OO merdo Biclele Decne ales ee S556 Ua 
1134 Diadematus, fl. pl. Of dwarf, compact habit, 9f va- _ 
rious tints of rose, maroon and purple............... .05 
1135 Laciniatus. Beautifully fringed, finest colors mixed.. .05 
1136 —— fl. pl. A double variety of the preceding, in splen- uf 
GIG COOLS MeL ieee cieters ietele A fale o.0.\cin1e.0 alo) slain sininlereipiuiainte .05 
1137 Imperialis, fl. pl. (Double Imperial Pink.) Many col- ¥ 
ors mixed ...... Sch Scone Sas pininietk » minis uiee seeeccceeee OD 

4113S Choice mixtures from above varieties............ am 

DICTAMNUS FRAXINELLA (Natural Gas). Hardy 

Perennial. 

1145 Finest mixed. Flowers rose and white 3 ft......... .05 


DIGITALIS (Foxglove). Fancy Perennial, 


Very ornamental and exceedingly showy plants for 
shrubberies and other half-shady places. 
1150 Alba Pure white: 3 ft......ccccscccvccstecececcceses 200 
A151 Rosea. Bright rose, 3 ft ....cseeececeee cence cece cerenccnsenens 05 


Eschscholtzia Californica. 


Gaillardia. 
DIGITALIS—continued 
1152 Purpurea. Purple spotted; 3 ft...........-..eeeeeres 
1153 Gloxinoides. Splendid large-flowered variety; bril- 
liant Scolors$)fmixed... . Jee ose wielview o ol ete ieicee aenieene 
1154 Monstrosa. A new and greatly improved variety; ex- 
ELANCE EE seiiee eniel= bamhadssdsccne 2356258 nash sacs ses 
1155 Maculata superba. Ivery’s strain beautifully 
SDOLLCM | nino cicleiclcicu 0 cee 01e/e'e wicls elcinjaia aieluluinieielu aialetelpieieietels 


DOLICHOS (Hyacinth Bean). ‘Tender Annual. 


Beautiful class of ornamental climbers, often growing 
fifteen to twenty feet in a season; producing an abund- 
ance of spikes of purple and white flowers. 


1160 Dolichos Lablab. Mixed.........00.eeeeeeeeee cece 
DRACAENA. 


Graceful, decorative, foliage plants; tender. 


Australis. Handsome for yases... 
Indivisa. Green; very graceful................ 
1167 WVeitchii. Beautiful colored leaves 
1168 Finest mixed 


ECHEVERIA (Cotyledon). Green-house Perennial. 
Very popular plants for bedding or pot-culture. 

1175 Metallica. Broad, large, succulent leaves, beautifully 
shaded with a purplish glaucous hue. One of the finest 
edging plants im existences. ........ 2. ce cee n nsec nsec ececncses 

ECHIUM (Honey for Bees). Hardy Annual, 


1180 Creticum. A shrub-like planv; flowers scarlet; 2 ft.. 


ERYSIMUM (Hedge Mustard), Hardy Annual. 


_ Very showy, free flowering, handsome, very effective, 
mixed borders, or ribbons. 


1185 Arkansanum. Sulphur-yellow, very handsome; 1 ft 
1186 Perofiskianum. Orange; 146 ft.....cccccceeeeceeeess 


ERYTHRINA (Coral Tree). Half-hardy Shrubs. 

A splendid genus, with fine leaves and beautiful, bril- 
liant scarlet flowers; they grow freely out of doors, if 
planted in a warm situation. 

1190 Erythrina crista-galli. 


1165 
1166 


Scarlet; from West Indies 


ESCHSCHOLTZIA (California Poppy). Hardy Annual. 


An exceedingly showy, profuse-flowering genus of 
plants, with extremely rich and beautiful colors; attractive 
for bedding, massing, or ribboning; light, rich soil. 


1200 Californiea. Yellow, rich orange centre; 1 ft....... 
1201 —— Alba, fl. pl. A new double white variety; fine.. 
1202 Carminea  (Grandiflora rosea.) A charming variety. 
with large flowers of intense carmine; blooms until 
late ini the Malle cor. cs sens wccbulciam sas op athe ie was 
1203 Crocea. Rich orange; 1 ft. ..5.....csecscmme Reiss 
1204 Alba Creamy white; 36 ft........cceesensccacncsenes 
1205 Mandarin. The inner side of the petals is of a rich 


: orange color; the outer side being the brilliant-scarlet 
known as the mandarin scarlet.... . 
1206 Mixed Colors. ...cccccscccccccecceee per OZ 40 Cts. 


ETERNAL or Everlasting Flowers. Hardy Annual. 


Ornamental border plants: the blossoms are used for 


Winter bouquets. (See Helichrysum, ete.) 
1210 Many varieties and species mixed 
1211 Collection of 12 distinct Varieties. .....ceeceeeeceeceeeneeeeee 


EUCALYPTUS (Gum Tree). Hardy. 


1215 Globulus. The Blue Gum Tree; the oil obtained from the 


leaves iS ANCISEPLiC.... cee cee cece eeereeeeeeee eres oz. 40 cts. 


05 


05 


$e 


Gloxinia, 1291 Geranium. 
Pkt. Pkt. 
EUPHORBIA (Snow on the Mountain). Hardy Annual. GEUM. Hardy Perennial. 
_ A showy border plant, with foliage veined and mar- Well adapted for growing in borders and in the rock 
gined with white; very attractive. garden, 
1220 Variezata. White ........ceccccececssessseressseees -05|1300 Coccineum. Bright scarlet ......... beso coudod elcid safer es OD, 
1221 Heterophylla. Mexican fire plant, very showy...... .10 4 . 3 
EXACUM Hatt-hardy P a GILIA. Hardy Annual. 
“Darcy reftennial, For massing in flower beds. 
1225 fee Horms fleuse en with clusters of violet- 1305 Finest warieties mixed............ . per oz. 30 cts. .05 
purple fragrant flowers; 114 ft...........eeee0.-220- «10 
é . See Bull a 
TERNS. GLADIOLUS uilbs, page 78, : 
1230 Sword. {Nephrotepis Exaltata.) Much used for GLAUCIUM (Horned Poppy). Hardy Perennial. 
parlor decoration ......... covdonenooroscocs sseoscecde clls Effective border plants, among the prettiest of our 
1231 Finest mixed. Saved from the best greenhouse and white-foliaged Bienes Their aise ity ished glaucous 
BLOVERSVIULICELCSimeicleiaislielelolalale cielela)e\elcle'sleje cle p/eis\clels\nieleicis/eieiel el O green leaves make them attractive at all seasons. 
FORGET-ME-NOT (Myosotis). Half-hardy Perennial. 1310 Glaucium. Fine mixed....c.sssseeeeeeeeeeeesseerees 205 
A favorite and well known border plant, flowers early - Annual 
blooms. freely, and is indispensable for Spring gardening. aE eee RANTHUS (Gomphrena). Bau fay ce 
1235 Pp cteee neater: ae ace pero seccescocceese OD Handsome everlastings, with showy flowers, which 
OF OtHer’ Varieties See ALYOSOUIS. may be cut and preserved for Winter decorations. 
FUCHSIA ‘Tender Perennial. 1321 Purple, ait AGol noe roseees Mroceiatsici detatcistelante.ckaleieiats a aie etaleiare ox Abeone ve -05 
1240 Mixed colors. Choice double and single, mixed from LISTE ee. ree ores Le ls Es COIR ECO HE 10 
named varieties ......... SRE Ee ake abonencnasseenen 15) || spy White, 2 ft. e525 PRB SRT Ae ce so 
FUNKIA (Plantain Lily). 1327 Fine Mixed.................--- Sisieis}clelais\eleisistejatet=) «inal o/s ulaisvaipiaio’viaza)ets 05 
1245, Alba. White day lily...........ceececeeceeceeeeeeees 210} GLOXINIA. Greenhouse Bulbous Plants. 
GAILLARDIA (Blanket Flower). Hardy Perennial. A superb genus of greenhouse plants of dwarf habit, pro- 
4 . ducing in great profusion beautiful flowers of the richest and 
Splendid bedding plants, their flowers continuing in beauty most brilliant colors, many of them being veined, spotted or 
during Summer and Autumn. variegated. 
1250 See iflora. Choice mixed perennial varieties, rich colors; 1330 Seat pees Secor aa weaning Varieties and being Be 
. Ot eee ant in a ciclecieiesiosiies sirecelooemee meneame .05 AGL z : : 

= the finest strain in existence, embracing shades of white, scarlet, 

1251 —— Compacta. More compact form of above..... eecceesess 05 crimson, rose, lilac, purple and blue both in self forms and 
D NNUAL. variegated. 

A AE ee 1331 Striped and Spotted. Selected from the handsomest of 
1252 Picta Lorenziana. Finest double mixed.................. .05 the variegated and spotted varietieS...---+++++++++ -+-+eeee -40 
GAURA 1332 Fine Mixed. A very fine mixture.......++-2+.-sseeeeeeee eee 15 
1260 Lindheimeri. One cf the most beautiful and graceful { _ { 

half-hardy annuals; admirable for vases, borders, ete. GNAPHALIUM (Everlastings). Halt hardy Perennial. 

Produces numerous spikes of elegant white, red- Everlastings of great beauty, and easily grown. 

tinted flowers; 2 ft. .....eeceeeeeeees-Der 0Z. 40 cts, .05| 1340 Foetidum. Citron-yellow; very handsome; 2 ft..... -10 
GAZANIA 1341 Leontopodium. (Edelweiss.) The flowers are pure 

white, star-shaped ........ syokaterel eis sla iatalajete’olelels\erelelele/e Ja) valO 

1270 Splendens. Large orange flowers; excellent for dry 

Situations; tender perennial. 44 ft...,seeceessseeseees LO GODETIA. Hardy Annual. 
GENTIANA (Gentian). Hardy Perennial ee ea a aga ieee 
4275 een: Blue Gentian very dwarf with large deep 1345 Fairy Queen, New, handsome variety, dwarf, com- 

WC HOWELS 2... ececerceecreereresceererscees Macefaveteies ROD, pact growth, with white flowers passing into blush.. .05 
GENISTA. “Tender Pefennale vote Tak eS sean by ares satiny-white flowers.... me 
1280 Canariensis. Forms handsome specimen plants with 1348 Bijou. Very dwarf; with flowers of the finest white, ; 

MEM Oat ONVCLS!s lelelcleicssieivicjs.c'e 0 oie/e\ee\s\el= ies =iclerel= inlets sannoe AB) “ae Ns a dark rose spot; very handsome; % ft......... .05 

3 : BAS ady Albemarle. Inten: armine-crimson......... -05 

GERANIUM (Pelargonium). Greenhouse Perennial. ASSO \Rhe Bride. White; with’a viel earmineeentre: 1% tt 03 

é we seed we offer have been saved from first-class yva- saw em AE Re Wee EN 5 io 5S. o aai'o'n, « ate o al ehabeterere el mnctalh orate ere Tiles 05 
rieties 

: P : Har. fal. 

1290 Geranium. Choicest varieties mixed............... ame20 poe BOD. Th ay eae a 
1291 ——Extra. From Prize flowers..................4. ae 40 Bens 6. Savor te ELE YEN ON an ely girmea ste oe 
1292 Searlet or zonale. Fine mixed...........2.....00. 10| GOURDS. (Ornamental), 
eco Merraetcedtcne Vere tee COLOVE As ees eeeee tee oe eee 2011870 Bottle. Well known, and very useful................ .05 
1295 Ivpclenved. oF PLN an a aeeseeas TAs ae: o dete 15|1371 Dipper. A favorite variety; very useful............. .05 
ee een Bes of ae erenders "| 1872 Nest Hae. Resembles an egg; used for artificial eggs. 09 
eho 20) 4 
1296 General Grant. ‘Scarlet. .......1..sscsscossnsseneceeccscccs, “Ft EE ee a th RI RN LORE SaaS Ea reer BORD AO 2 
“f. 1374 Hercules, Club. Large, club-shaped...... aise satelourcretonain Onl 


2s 
1895 Grevillea Robusta. 


GOURDS — continued. Pkt. 


1375 Mimiature. Orange and green striped ..........sceee seen ees $0.05 
1376 Orange. Well known sort; fruit resembles an orange..... -05 
1377 Pear-shaped. Green and white striped, fine............... -05 
SSIS TRPOwaerBOrn Slee cess eco cee eae eee eee eee ee -05 
1381 Medulliferus. Scarlet, thorny -05 
1382 Perennis. Foliage highly ornamental...................... 05 
1383 Collection 12 distinct varieties........-....-...-..ee2-ceeenee -40 
1384- Sinest Mixed! Varieties... -5-csescece mesee ce ee oeee b oenee as -05 
GRASSES (Ornamental). 

1390 Grasses. Collection 12 distinct varieties .................... .40 
1391 Dwarf Annual Sorts. Mixed :.:.2:2.....--..2 0. scccscecee .05 
1392 Tall Annual Sorts. Mixed .........-...... ccc cence cee eeees .05 
GREVILLEA (Silk Oak). Tender Perennial. 


1395 Robusta. Very handsome and graceful decorative plant, 


with evergreen, fern-like foliage. ..........cscee--ee eee eees 05 

GYPSOPHILA (Baby’s Breath). Hardy, 
~ Adapted for rustic rockwork, baskets and edgings. 

1400 Cerastioides. White, quite dwarf.............ccscecceess-s .05 
1400 Elezans,) ((Annuall)) Wikttite, 2) obir sce cse~- senerespea ede sacs -05 
1402 Repens. White dwarf, excellent for rockwork ............ -05 
1403 Muralis. Covered with red flowers, graceful foliage; 1 ft. .05 
1404 Paniculata. (Hardy Perennial.) White; 11% ft..-......... 05 
HELIANTHUS (Sunflower). Hardy Annual. 
1409) Dwarf Double Wello wae csosse wes seece See ee .05 
1410 Chrysanthemum-flowered. Grows like a sunflower; 

blooms Similar to a chrysanthemum; flowers from seed 

planted in Spring; clear orange yellow color.........--+..+ .05 
1411 Californicus. Orange, extra large, double; 5 ft.... .05 
1412 Cucumerifolius. A showy variety, growing about 3 

feeb high eererrrietsict el cele s S5565595 JeGocedsonsssonc - 0D 
1413 Globosus fistulosus Very double, globular form, 

bright, riche sawronecolor:... scleseecs secrete eee .05 
1414 Green eentred. Yellow, very double, green centre... .05 
1415 oe mammoth. Very large; profitable for poul- 

TMi ulnin's p,oho wlan aineciet iin tin piels eiinlaeinia oie .o bie nee oleate oioene .05 
1416 Nanus foliis variegatis. 

FOUAGE _ 6 4. -2's:s/sicie sees A Se ce eins «kia OE Cee .05 
1417 Osear Wilde. A small, blaek centred variety... -05 
1409S) Mine Mixed’ 25 ss.nces 33032505 3680550 Tac -05 
HELICHRYSUM (Everlasting ot Straw Flower). Hardy 

ua 
Exceedingly ornamental plants for mixed borders. 

1425 SHstest aie” | WAICheN “seep ee eee eee heen non cee -05 
1426 Collection of 10 splendid yarieties....... cecesccscees a0 


HELIOTROPE. Half-hardy Perennial. 


Deliciously fragrant. 


1430. Madame Bruant. ».45520.3-205..<..u Saisie isintateietets oteieele 10 
L431 NV Rite Windy i. oc SER! Oe ee ences -10 
1432 Lemoine’s Giant of robust growth and producing 
heads of flowers double the size of the old sort..... -10 
14323 Finest mixed varieties (oc sii.i.. dssccceoboeeee ees .05 


HELIPTERUM (Everlasting). 


For Summer blooming, or drying for Winter bouquets, 
a yaluable border plant. 


1440 Anthemoides. White, graceful habit: 1 ft....... ested Aer 
1441 Sanfordii Dwarf, tufted habit; round clusters of 
VellowPnOWerny tse IU. cos co cot ccs ccscea emcees owes -05 
HELLEBORWS (Christmas Rose). Hardy Perennial. 
Very desirable strong flowering plant. 
1442 Finest mixed varieties. ..........00:cscccee eoesccce 05 


1443 Flowering bulbs 


14382 Heliotrepe. 


=_ 


1495 Hon pi = ae 
HEUCHERA (Scarlet Alum). Hardy Perennial. 


Pkt. 
Of bushy habit, numerous spikes of rich 


1450 Sanguinea. 


bright crimson Mowers w-2e a. f= one oo wo ere nls seem as oof -10 

1454 —— Splendens. “Dark Red . 2.222. coon wccepovcieesieee === 15 

eee ——" Atta. PF OWihILere ns core c cers ce ena dolce cole pee eee eee 15 
|HIBISCUS (Marsh Mallow). Hardy Annual 
One of the most beautiful genera of plants cultivated. Of 
vigorous growth, with large, handsome flowers. 

1460 Africanus. Cream color, rich brown centre; 1% ft.......-. .05 

1461 Coccimea. Bright scarlet... 22. cc ote Clic Saleen. Beas |) 

1462 Roseus Grandifiorus. Beautiful pink....-....... -10 

1463 Crimson Eye. Hardy Perennial ...........----+++-+-+s0-++++ -10 

HOLLYHOCK. Hardy Biennial. 

This splendid plant now ranks with the Dahlia for late Sum- 
mer or Autumn decoration. 

1470 Mammoth Alleghany Fringed. The mammoth flowers 
are peculiarly formed of loosely arranged fringed petals 
and when cut are hardly recognized asa hollyhock. Color 
varies from pale pink to deep red .....- eee e eee e eee eee eee 10 

1473 Chater’s (English) Prize. We have secured a supply 
from Chater’s celebrated collection, which stands unri- 
valledin Europe. Canary yellow, white, crimson, violet, 
rose, scarlet, purple, bronze, salmon, orange, lilac and 
maroon. Fine) Mixed... <.-stc.csesss= essen 5 pkts.60cts. .15 

1474 —— — — Flesh Color..... 2.2... cece ccc e cee ee cece eeeeces -10 

1475 ER OOM fee ee ose en eee eee ee eee eee aan -10 

1476 — — — Bright WROSC 6 ob oso cee he eee eee bee ona -10 

1477 —— —— — White.............-.-- 22 eee eee 10 

1478 —— — — Sulphur Yellow 10 

1479 —— — — Red........-...---eeee eee 10 

1480 — — — Collection of 12 colors .....- -75 

1481 —*—— — OF G6 Colors:-.---2e=sesce ees -40 

1482 Double Fimest Mixed ................2eceee- scene ees oz. $1.00 .10 

1483 Simgle — — ......cccceece cence cece cece cence eeneees oz. $1.00 .10 

HOLLYHOCK PLANTS. See page 96. : 

HONESTY (Lunaria). Satin Flower. Hardy Biennial. 

Early Summer free-flowering plants, with silver seed pods, 
much admired for Winter decoration. 

1490 Honesty. Purple; very showy; 2 ft ....------+---++--s0+eees 05 

HOP JAPANESE.,. Halfehardy Annual. 

This may be ranked among our most useful annual climbers. 
It is of incredibly rapid growth, and makes a thick cover on 
trellises, etc. 

1495 , Hop Japanese. (Humulus Japonicus) ...-.----..--++-+++-+ .05 

1496 Wariegata ........--- eee eee ee eee eter eee teen erence eens 10 

HUMEA. Halfehardy Biennial. 

A remarkably handsome plant for decoration. 
1500 Humea elegams. Red; 3 ft-.----- 0+. - cee reece eee ee ere e erence .05 
HUNNEMANIA (Giant Yellow Tulip Poppy). 
A handsome bushy plant, flowering till Fall. 
(1510 Fumariacfolia. Yellow ...----+.+-+2+:eeeeee sneer rece ee eens -10 
| , 
IBERIS (Perennial Candytuft). Hardy Perennial. 
| Profuse blooming plants; they come into flower 
amongst the earliest Spring plants, and for a long time 
continue a dense mass of beauty. ; 

1520 Gibraltarieca. Very fine species; flowers lilac, shading aR 
tO WHItC "s ciws os Avis oe ip esia cele = Reena we one 0.0 wedi 

1521 —— Hybrida. A dwarf variety of the above.. ized 

'4522 Jucunda. Rose, very charming; ™% ft......... os ac eee 

1/4523 Pruiti One of the finest perennial Candytufts, with 
pure-white flowers of dwarf growth...........-...+- .10 

1524 Sempervirens:. Pure-white; 4 ft...........-.+..+-- 03 


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1610 Lantana. 


1641 Lathyrus. 


Pkt. 


ICE PLANT (Mesembryanthemum crystallium). Half-hardy 
: Annual. 


A pretty little trailing plant, used for garnishing. 
1530 Ice Plant. White; very effective..........-eeeeeeees 


IMPATIENS. Gteen-house Perennial. Perennial Balsam. 


Recently introduced from South Africa, and is a most 
valuable addition, both for the conservatory and the flow- 


-05 


er garden. 
1540 Sultami. Rose-colored .........c eee ee cee ce cece ee cece 10 
1541 Sultani Hybrids, mixed. Very cnoicest assortment of 
colors in splendid Mixture....-...0.--.eseeeeeee ceeeeeene cee 15 
INULA. Hardy Perennial. 
15590 Ensifolia A fine border plant of bushy form with 56 


golden yellow flowers. 1 ft........seecececse+-eeeeees 


IPOMOEA (Convolvulus). Tender Annual. 


Of all flowers in general cultivation, this ranks preemi- 

nent for delicate and intrinsic beauty. 
1560 Japanese Imperial Double...................22025 
CS a SE ae ooo az cic ele.n oles e'ein wiselels cus veces neces ccieas 
1562 Bona Nox (Eyening Glory). Satin rose, large fragrant 
blossoms, which expand in the evening; 10 ft....... 
1563 Coccinea. (Star 1pomoea.) Scarlet, small flowers... 
1564 Fol. marmoratis. Japanese yarieties; foliage beauti- 
fully mottled; mixed colors................0. dosboce 
Limbata elegantissima. Rich, bluish-purple centre 
Quamoclit. (See Cypress Vine).............-. 
Learii. Rich-blue, changing to red; magnificent; from 
GevlortTUZO Ete ics salels olefe nie scsste beaqoose oases 
Mexicana Grandiflora alba. Large white flowers, 
MEL CLOUS VL UA STATIL Se slercieiectcle ss. tier o atacniateteloletctelatmnareevets 
Noctiflora. Moonflower. (Evening Glory.) This va- 
riety has been widely introduced. It is one of the 
most beautiful of all annual climbers..... pence asdone 


IPOMOPSIS. (Tree Cypress.) Half-hardy Biennial. 


Handsome, free-flowering plants; dazzling flowers; ef- 
fective for conservatory and outdoor decoration. 
1575 FWime mixed varietieS............cccceeee ee ceeeees 


IRIS (Fleuredeslis). Hardy. 
UGjrAre LOSE ETH Ib (SSRs on OBnO RRO AE erOEC ODED Ee Sa aE a ARDENO coSspneprocticn 


JACOBEA (Senecio). Hardy Annual. 


A useful and exceedingly showy class of gay-colored, pro- 
fuse-blooming plants. 
1580 Fine mixed double warieties ................-. s+ docngd 


KAULFUSSIA. Hardy Annual. 


Pretty little free-flowering plants, of a neat, compact 
growth, exceedingly effective in beds or borders. 
1590 Kaulfussia. Mixed 


KENELWORTH IVY (Kentucky Ivy.) 


1600 Linaria. A charming trailing plant with neat foliage 
and small blue flowers; perennial......-............. 


LANTANA, Green-house Shrubs. 
Handsome free-flowering genus, with brilliantly col- 
ored flowers for pot-culture or for bedding. 


1610 Lantana. Finest varieties, mixed..... Meine ec ceienis eels 


LARKSPUR (Delphinium). Hardy Annual, 

Of great beauty, combining the richest possible variety 
of brilliant and effective colors with great duration and 
profusion of bloom. 

For perennial varieties, see Delphinium. 
¢ 


1565 
1566 
1567 
1568 


1569 


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75 ZY y 
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1711 Lobelia Erin 


LARKSPUR—continued. Pkt. 
1620 Candelabrum. Double mixed; 11% ft./............... .05 
1621 —— Collection of 6 distinct colors................... -20 
1622 Double dwarf rocket. Fine mixed................. .05 
1623 —— Collection of 10 distinct colors.................. .30 
1624 Tall Rocket. Fine mixed........................... -05 
1625 —— Collection of 8 distinct yarieties................ .20 
1626 Emperor. A profuse bloomer, very double, mixed 
COLOTS Werlem lt eaters ste sek Rn NASI ES Sl .05 
1627 Ranunculus-flowered. Very double; extra fine.... .0a 
Poe ycdastng Pea). Hardy Perennial. 
owy, free-flowerin lants, Owi i il; 
ornamental on imeNiistwowe. foneee Seale Gin sa ase a 
1640 Mixed Colors. 5 ft.......0..000.ceccccccccuccecee..., 05 
14641 White. Asplendid climber........-......0000000 10 
1642 Red. Very handsome — 10 
LGR speltose weBright pink --c-l-.<.:,, 50a sees Te ee 6 
LAVATERA. Hardy Annual. 
Free-flowering, handsome plants, exceedingly effective 
when used as a background to other plants. 
1650 Lavatera. Rose and whites mixed: Suitec. -clecieseice .05 
LAVENDER. ; 
1660 English. Grown for its delicious perfume; when 
dried it retains its odor for years................... .05 
LEPTOSIPHON. Hardy Annual, 
Of rare beauty, both in flowers and foliage, exceedinge 
ly attractive in beds or ribbons. 
UGTOMERyIbri dus.) Mixed) (ColOrs.jcec0s-+:cjcenet ccs sssceseesse .05 
LIMNANTHES. Hardy Annual, 
Easily grown, free-flowering, slightly fragrant plants, 
excellent for beds or edgings in damp, shady places. 
1680 Limnanthes. Mixed colors; % ft............. Noor -05 
LINUM (Flowering Flax). Half-hardy Annual. 
One of the most effective and showy bedding plants 
we have; ‘habit of growth is slender and delicate. 
1690 Grandiflorum coccineum. Rich scarlet-crimson, 
with dark black centre. (Hardy annual.) 1 ft...... -05 
1691 Luteum. Straw-color; 116 ft........ccsceceecececcsee .05 
1692 Lewesii. Blue, white stripes...............2 02. ee eee -05 
LOASA (Caliphora). Half-hardy Annual. 
A handsome genus of rapid growing free-flowering 
climbers, with curious and beautiful flowers. 
1700 Loasa tricolor, Mixed... ccccceceecsccccuvveceeces 10 


LOBELIA. Annual Varieties. 


Exceedingly pretty, profuse blooming plants, of great value 
and importance to the flower garden. 


FOR BEDDING. 


1710 Crystal Palace Compacta. Deep blue, excellent for edg- 
ings and carpet bedding....-..-.-+.e+eceeeeceeee %oz.40 cts, .10 
1711 Compacte Oculate. Dark blue flowers, white eye ......... -05 
1712 Prima Donna. Flowers velvety Maroon......-..++-eeeeee -10 
1713 Dwarf Mixed Varieties. Of uniform height............... .05 
FOR VASES AND BASKETS. 
1715 Erinus Gracilis. Deep blue; 4 ft........e. ee ceeeeseneeeeeee 05 
1716 —Alba. Pure white........ .. ...seeeeeeee .05 
1717 Erecta Duplex. Fine shade of blue..... 05 
1718 —Bicolor. White and blue......... 05 
1719 Erinus Gracilis. Mixed colors......... 05 


ARLINGTON TESTE 


1750 Lupinus, 
LOBELIA—continued. 
PERENNIAL VARIETIES. 


F These are conspicuously beautiful border plants, the 
richness of color rendering them remarkably striking. 


1720 Cardinalis. (Cardinal Flower.) Brilliant-searlet..... 
1721 Hybrids of fulgens and cardinalis. Splendid 
shades of color both in foliage and in flower; blooms 
from July to) Octobers) 2) ftessc seen seeces 


LOPHOSPERMUM. Half-hardy Perennial. 


Exceedingly beautiful genus of climbers, handsome, 
showy flowers; may be used for hanging baskets. 


1730 Lophospermum scandens. Rosy-purple; 6 ft...... 
LOTUS Hardy Annual. 


1740 Jacobeus, Very dark brown, pea-shaped flowers..... 


LUPINUS. (Lupins). Hardy Annual. 


A splendid genus of free-flowering garden plants, with 
pea-shaped blossoms; colors rich and yaried. 
17650. Mixed, annual; warietiess. 5.20.22: 0.. eee 


LYCHNIS. Hardy Perennial. 

A genus of handsome and highly ornamental plants, 
easy culture. 

Chaleedoniens Nearlets soils ..e56 3 oss seems seen 
—— AMDaS WILE 62 CE seis aie wiacistec cobeee Cie eets 
Haageana. Bright-scarlet; splendid................. 
——Hybrida.. Various) Shades... oc.cemereciccce eee 


LYTHRUM. Hardy Perennial. 
Very showy plant, with long spikes of beautiful flow- 

ers; yery effective in mixed borders. 
1770 Lythrum roseum superbum 


MALOPE. Hardy Annual. 


Handsome plants producing large flowers. 
1780 Malope Grandiflora. Crimson; 2 ft-.-.-+-cseseeeeeeeeeeeees 


MALVA or MALLOW. Hardy Annual. : 


Showy and free-flowering border plants. 


Pi TKs Souham 


1790 Moschata. Rose, foliage fragrant.........e:-eceeeeeeeeeeeeee 
1791 ——Alba. White........-....-eeereeeeee wijeinie[eiels|s vin'e)e ssibie-vite ial 
1792 Crispa. Curled.....---ccceeeseee rece eee cece eset eee eee ee ee eees 


MANDEVILLEA. Halfhardy. Perennial Climber. 


1800 Suaveolens. Flowers white borne in clusters, very 

fragrant aioic eisisle alatshatelepeleimidiatals iets aiutetalbisin fas 6) lu) cubeie\ntelsi@ 
MARIGOLD. Hardy Annual, 

Well-known free-flowering plants, with handsome 


double flowers, of rich and beautiful colors. 
See Calendula and Tagetes for other varieties. 
ASIO. African Tiemon,- (2 itoareseeres were per oz. 40 cts. 


BSEE —_ Or ame ne oe cies aie fas eeeiniciem ainles « per oz. 40 ets. 
1812 —— Minature. Gold Nugget dwarf dense growth.... 
1813 —— El Dorado. Flowers from three to four inches 

in diameter, perfectly imbricated, very double. Col- 

ors light primrose to the deepest orange per oz. 50 cts. 
1814 Finest mixed varieties............ per oz. 40 cts. 
1815 — Collection of 6 distinct varieties ............... 
1820 French dwarf Double Brown, 1 ft. per oz. 40 cts. 
12) -— ——-. Gold! -Shriped «ooo aicswise nm aviciac « per oz. 40 cts. 
4822. —. ——. “Velo... 0. 2... 5. sn caceicassiec ss per oz. 40 cts. 
1823 —— —— Cloth of Gold. Gold bars dark yelvet petals 


D SEEDS. 


1813 Marigold, 
Pkt. 


MARIGOLD—continued. PEt. 
1824 —— —— Butterfly. The alternate petals of velvety- 
2 brown and old-gold most clearly defined per oz. 40 cts. .05 
1825 -—— —— Legion of Honor. Singie dwarf, yellow and 
DEOWAN SSE oa cette wie elawiote ele eke ee eee Tee er oz. 40 cts. .05 
1826 —— —— Fistulosa lutea. Bright-brown yellow 
per oz. 40 cts. .05 
1827 —— —— Finest mixed warieties...... per oz. 30 cts. .05 
1828 — — Collection of 6 distinct varieties............ 20 
1835 Tall double striped.................. per oz. 40 cts. .05 
1836 —— —— Orange... 022 2st oe ilewecnee per oz. 40 cts. .05 
SST, —— .——. Browat, cc. nee see teen per oz. 40 cts. .05 
18388 —— —— Finest mixed varieties.....peroz. 30cts. .05 
MARTYNIA. Half&hardy Annual. 

Handsome free-flowering plants, producing a fine ef- 
fect; flowers large as Gloxianis, succeeded by curious 
double-horned fruit. 

1840 Martynia. Mixed colors; 14% ft...........-..-------- -05 
MARVEL OF PERU (Mirabilis, Four-o’clocks). Halt 
hardy Perennial, 

Few plants combine so much beauty, both for foliage 
and flowers. 

1845. Variezated) foliage; 2) ites oc iene eee eats ein ele -05 
1846, Kine: Mixed) - ces. . 22s. e eee per oz. 25 cts. .05 
1847 Collection of 8 choice vyarieties..................-- -50 
MATHIOLA (Night Scented Stock), Halfhardy Annual. 

A delicious, rich perfume is emitted by the flowers of 
this plant in the afternoon and evening. 

1850 Mathiola bicornis, Pink and lilac; 1 ft............ -05 
MATRICARIA (Feverfew). Hardy Annual. 

Handsome free-flowering, ornamental plants, fine for 

bedding or pot-culture. 
1860 Capensis. Dwarf, double, white, very fine; 9 inches... .05 
1861 Eximia grandiflora. An improved pure-white, very 
GOWMDIS one se = « chat aie emai neta etait witiele vc, npalaer aver ea .05 
1862 Nana, fi. pI. Dwarf, double flowers, various 
shades of white, useful for bouquets................ .05 
1863 Golden Ball. Dwarf doune yellow flowers.......... .05 
‘MAURANDYA. Half-hardy Perennial. 

These superb climbers cannot be too strongly recom- 
mended. 

1870 Fine mixed, from named VarictieS....-.eeceseeeneeee 00 
USTL AVDifMOrAa. Wit iccccsc cnc cccese cen csvencens scene ssneacnew scenes -05 


| MESEMBRYANTHEMUM (Fig Marigold). Tender Annual. 


1872 Barclayama. Purplish bDIUC..........ceeeeee ence ence eeeeceres 


A brilliant and profuse-flowering tribe of dwarf-growing 
plants, effective in beds, edgings, rockwork, rustic baskets or 
vases, in warm sunny situations; fine for pot culture. 

1882 Tricolor. Rose, purple centre; 4 ft.................. .05 
1883 —— Album. White, purple centre; 4 ft............. .05 
1884 Fine mixed All colors..........- pivie) eid eWwie) (u's ould Ciel .05 


| MIGNONETTE (Reseda odorrta). Hardy Annuals. 


A well-known fragrant fayorite. 


1890 Defiance. When grown under favorable conditions 
and with proper care its spikes will not only be of 
remarkable size, from 12 to 15 inches long, but de- 
liciously fragrant. The individual florets are of im- 
MONSC SIZE) id icles We we mie!s oe OM pias a dale a amis) ap eee .10 

1891 Sweet-scented. Well-known variety; very fragrant 

per oz. 20cts. .05 

1892 Ameliorata. Large, pyramidal; reddish tinge....... .05 

1893 Golden Queen. [Fine spikes of golden-yellow flowers .05 


BS 


1966 Myosotis.- 1930 Momordica. 1846 Marvel of Peru. 
MIGNONETTE —continued. Pkt. |MYOSOTIS — continued Pkt. 
1894 Grandiflora “Machet.” Valuable for pot-culture; 1965 Azorica Alba. Pure White; 1ft. /........ donb Ssocodserondegodk a) 

broad stripes of deliciously scented red flowers. 1966 Dissitiflora. Blue, flowers early, long in bloom; % ft..... -10 


per oz. $1.00. 


10 
Victoria. Large flowered, with reddish flowers. 


1895 


1967 Palustris semperflorens. A beautiful azure-blue, con- 


tinues in bloom until frost ; does well in moist and shady 


per oz. 50 cts. .05 SIPMALLON Skleimne coset nicise soaeretselete iain = aire eletelateteteists |e «e(= im =1n\4 10 
1896 Parson’s White. A distinct variety; very fragrant .0d 1969 Fine Mixed. -10 
1897 The Prize. Recommended for size of flower and fra- _|NEMOPHILA. Hardy Annual. 
grance frteees Potente eee eee eees tee e eee eee cece 0d 5 Charming dwarf-growing annuals, with a neat com- 
1898 Giant white spiral. Robust variety; most profuse pact habit of growth, and colors strikingly beautiful. 
DIG OME AAG VEL Y MEAT AING « «0 c1siclelelale eteler= s/«lselatelsiels ele -.05|2080 Atomdaria. White, with black spots; % ft............ .05 
1899 Bird’s New Mammoth. Immense trusses of flowers, 2081 Imsignis. Clear, bright-blue, white centre.......... .05 
and is of the most delicious fragrance. One of the best 2082 All colors mixed ..........2..+.e..00e cece eeeee seee 05 
POMMCIIb UN Peentiten ciecieeeels sacle cieela selects an Sau doounonbooauadacoGeoou 05 NICOTIANA. Half-hardy Annual. 
MIMULUS. Hardy Perennial. 2090 Affinis. Very fragrant, pure-white, star-shaped Mi 
A genus of extremely handsome, profuse-flowering flowers, blooming continually......................-- -05 
plants with singularly shaped and brilliantly colored 2091 Sylvestris. Wlowers very sweet-scented long, pure 
flowers. white, hanging in racimes over the foliage.......... . 
1915 Cardimalis. Scarlet; 1 ft........:.......seeeceeeeees .05| NIEREMBERGIA. Half-hardy Perennial. 
aan pisrinas. Beautifully spotted and striped; 1 ft...... -10 Charming plants which flower profusely during the 
aiived:. ex. (Hose in Hose.) Double spotted and 10 whole, Summer; well adapted for hanging-baskets. He 
aso sue bh don bepdegaoobanes BEODODODOSOHIn cs: 10/2100 Frut Be MAW. CO hedged eo asohoos 0 5650 SaUeaE : 
1918 Retenios bre chee shades of rich purple, crim- 10 | 2204 CEHEHIL ae SiGinGe ina yellow, GyCeeen oe eeeee eee cce) 20D 
1919 Roezlii. Bright yellow spotted with crimson, fine for | NIGELLA (Love in the Mist, or Devil in the Bush). Hardy 
CAGE yd EE «\eicjc,c es clas «'eiciy.0 RO SGORAIS CRT Bercanbunbons .05 nual. 
Compact growing, free-flowering plants, with curious 
MINA. Halfehardy Annual, looking flowers and seed pods. 5 
1925 Mina lobata. Charming, half-hardy Mexican climb- 2110 Damascena. Mixed; \% ft..........- 2. cece eee eee eee .05 
ing annual. The buds are at first of a vivid-red, but 241% Hispanmica. Mixed; 14 ft.......-.. 02. cc cease se ceen .05 
turn to orange-yellow immediately before they open, 
and when fully expanded the flowers are of a creamy NOLANA. Hardy Annual. 2 F 
pvbiter shade! .)..2)../\... 2... KdigpagDecaco one apoio EuOeeo 15 : Au ex iremely beautiful, free-flowering genus of trail 
ing plants. 
MOMORDICA. Half-hardy Annual. PAZ Noam A, Mixed, (5 cvs lace +'cc ate sa Man cin » «> che aesttan 05 
Ae aed plants, with curious and very ornamental NYCTERINIA. Half-hardy Perennial. ; : 
1930 Balsamina. (Balsam Apple.)......-0.0.0eeeeeeeeeees 05 eee ORE treaty gSopered with pretty, sect 
1931 Charantia. (Balsam Pear.).........- a sn apna a) asin («vata 05 | 9430 Nycterinia capensis. White, bright-yellow centre; 
MORNING GLORY. (See Convolvulus Major.) Ee ee -05 
faye 5 atet Lily. P 
MUSA (Abyssinian Banana). Green-house Perennial. 2 ' Sow the seeds in small pots and submerge in water 
The leaves are magnificent long, broad, and massive; keeping in a warm place transplant when large enough. 
seeds germinate easily if started in hot-bed or bottom heat Use rich loamy soil with plenty of water above it. 
in green-house. It may be preserved through the Winter 2140 Zanzibariensis Blue ............ccccesececcereeecs .20 
in the sitting-room or dry cellar. _ PT) ee TCC AR GAB BaoNanennataoronsododnapeoad Gadccdse .20 
1940 Musa Ensete. Packet containing four seeds......... coven MW) OENOTHERA (Evening Primrose) 
! f ° 
MUSK PLANT. Hardy Perennial. Beautiful free-blooming plants of majestic habit. 4 
This fragrant and universally favorite little plant is 2150 Acaulis. Hardy perennial. Silvery-white blossoms.. .05 
so well known we need only remark that it is equally at 2151 Drummondii. Hardy annual. Yellow, free-flowering, $f 
home in the sitting-room, green-house, or garden. AY os pEOWy oft Snacet sink me ie Are A 8s oa ae sae : 2 
= . x 215) — Nana alba. ardy 2 al. arl-w Rok. oe 
1950 Musk. (Mimulus moschatus.) % ft.......s.eeeeeeeee- 10 Bee Gindillonn:, (amarekianay Hardy perennial. "i 
C -me- = fal. Bee Dita OIL Wik dale loca eckers oleate alobel olniei= Stelstatelelaiuialaleis.n/ ein x9) « 05 
MYOSOTIS (Forget me not). Half hardy Perennial 4 2154 Mime mixed Varieties, ....0.0..2 ccc cc ccc cccccs cc cceive 05 
Charming little plants, very popular, producing their , 
beautiful starlike flower in great profusion. OXALIS. Halfhardy Perennial. 
1959 Alpestris Grandiflora Elisa Fonrobert. Very large A splendid class of plants, with brilliantly colored 
flowering ; bright blue; one of the most effective......... Ail flowers. 
1960 a ipestnls PH AM ose vou bushy Pe bright azure-blue 19| 2160 Rosea. Rose-colored; blooms abundantly; ™% ft...... 05 
owers ; remains in bloom @ long tiMe...-----.+.++..-s0-- : Ioides. Deep-yellow, brown leaves; interest- 
1961 ——Nanaalba. Very dwarf, white; ¥4 ft Dias svoah ea eal yoo eae cco aE 10 
1962 ——— Coerulea. Bright-blue; % ft...... .05 sg Vé Y «e- : 
1963 ———— Rosea. Delicate rose; % fb -+.se-e eee : .05 PAEONY. Hardy Perennial. 
1964 Azorica. Blue-shaded purple; this and the two following _|o;79 winest double mixed...............++.005 fanad beet 
SER LCUASS LESV0 ao A EE p Cr Orr cig cero Raia a" 2171 Single MIPURE MS ois sci es cin ce c.e a0 alate = nie oto! sta) okeratalaeintale -10 


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This flower is too well known to require a lengthy description. 
Like the Sweet Pea, the Nasturtium has been greatly improved in the 
past few years in size as well as variety of color and markings. We 
have made a great effort to secure only the yery best improved large 
flowering varieties, selecting those of the brightest and most striking 
colors and markings which are sure to give the very best results and 
satisfy the most critical. We offer tall and dwarf varieties separately. 


TALL OR CLIMBING. 


“A 

One of the best known and popular annual climbers. Flowers are 

borne in great profusion the whole season, often lasting till frost. 

Very useful for porch coverings and also for hiding old fences, etc. 

Excellent for trailing over rockeries. Will grow toa height of eight 
or ten feet. ’ 


Pkt. 

1975 Finest Mixed Warieties. Our own special mixed 
Senccamaatee eciaeiiclonilelenerione 0z.15 cts; 4.0z.40 cts; lb. $1.00 3.05 
1976 Imported Collection of twelve distinct varieties .......... 40 
1977 — Of/SiX Cistinct Varieties... s.ccininacienvcsccreacnmccens 25 
UOTS Chrammeleoms oles e on s,c0.0.0.0 cc oe usccugssvcincisssisie ais oz 1bcts. .05 
1980 Von Moltke. BIUSH OBC... .ccscencscccnssossccens oz. 15 cts. .05 
1981 Brownish Lilac. (Edward Otto.).............. oz. 15 cts. .05 
1982 Dark Crimson. Deep, rich color .......+-+.0+-+5: oz.15cts. .05 
1983 Hing Theodore. Maroon; beautiful............. oz.15cts. .05 
1984 Orange. Dunnett’s; best shade ...........ceeeeeee oz. 15cts. .05 


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1985 Pearl. White. -2.2.0-. -0 0. cecneciecceens on Jala aashenee . 15 cts. $.05 
1986 Prince Henry. Yellow and scarlet...-.......-.... oz.15cts. .05 
4987 Purple-Violet. (Regelianum.)...............-. oz. 15 cts. °.05 
1988 Scarlet. Very brilliant..........--.-.---..-.-+.-.-- 0z.15 cts. .05 
1989 —— Striped ........-..., 2. eee eee eee ee eee eee eee e eens oz. 15 cts. .05 
1990 Straw-colored Spotted.......-...+++--+eceeeeeeees oz.15cts. .05 
1991 Hemisphaerieum. Dark orange ----0Z.15 cts. .05 
1992 Wellow, DWight......0:.2. 200.02. e cree cnc en cece cn ese oz.15cts. .05 


TQM THUMB OR DWARF. 


The compact form of these varieties makes them indispensable for 
border and garden decoration. Will growin almost any soil and will 
keep in bloom till very late in the season. One foot. 


2005 Finest Mixed. Our special mixture of finest sorts 

MS Seista isle nee ace tiemennincine car oz.15 cts; 4 oz. 50 cts; lb. $1.25 $.05 
2006 Imported Collection of twelve distinct colors............. -40 
2007 — — of Six distinct COIOTS.....-.-... eee cece cee eee ee eee eee 25 
2008 Chameleon. Last year’s novelty, valuable for pot culture 

Re Sage sae coo coda 2 coe Saeed Imes ss5oc sc roc chase oz. 25 cts. .05 
2010 Aurora. Fine chrome-yellow ; lower petals veined with 

ark Carmines se siscsstcnlemiwcts owe ois Voom ceeee see ee eEee . 25cts. .05 
2011 Beauty. Yellow and scarlet - 20 cts. .05 
2012 Bronze. Dark, distinct......2.......ceceeseccceecs - 20 cts. .05 
2013 Crystal Palace Gem. Sulphur and mauye...... oz. 20 cts. .05 
2014 Dark Crimson. Deep, rich color................-. oz. 20 cts. .05 
2015 Empress of India. Fine dark, brilliant-crimson; dark 

FOUAE Cs wie ciate sie ees =siafes eee els eae ale oz. 30 cts. .05 
2016 Goiden Cloth. Scarlet, foliage yellow oz. 50 cts. .05 
2017 Hing. Fine deep yellow ........-..ssceesesos-ss oz. 30 cts. .05 
2018 King of Tom Thumbs. Deep scarlet with dark foliage 

WSuonsdes ba coto00se s2osGeS 65405 s0350000. 7c se fe oz. 25cts. .05 
2019 Theodore. Maroon; dark foliage............ oz. 25 cts. .05 
2020 Lady Bird. Yellow barred with ruby crimson; beautiful 

Sle else ane teteteleleinietelow nies (ois tets afeinels (alelotantaie stale eats eeeeee 02.30 cts. .05 
£2021 Spotted Hing. Dark leaved --0Z. 20 cts. .05 
2022 Peach Blossom. Light; pretty.......-+:sseeees- oz. 25 cts. .05 
2023) Pearls UW hite- ses eee ene ee eee eee eee secs oz. 25 cts. .05 
2024 Prince Henry. Yellow, spotted scarlet.......... oz. 20 cts. .05' 
2025 Ruby King. Beautiful ruby color.......--......- oz. 25 cts. .05 
2026 Scarlet. Dazzling shade...............-sssesees sees oz. 20 cts. .06 
2027 Spotted. Yellow, brown Spots...+-..eseeeeeeeeeeee oz. 20 cts.. .05 
2028 Striped. Very pretty.......--seeeeeerceeesnecesenes oz. 20 cts. .05 
R029 WVellow. Fine canary.....+...sceeeeeeeeceeeeeeeees oz. 20 cts. .05 


LOBB’S NASTURTIUM. 
(Tropeolum Lobbianum.) 


Magnificent climbers with very brilliant colored flowers blooming 
continually till frost. Valuable for house decoration or trailers for 
vases, etc. Attain a height of ten feet. 


2040 Finest Mixed Varieties. A prize mixture of the following 
VATICUICE  nocec ct tnciont cache Reet ee tee eee ENC Oz. 25ets. $.05 

2041 Imported Collection of eighteen brilliant colors separate. .75 

2042 —  —of twelve brilliant colors separate.........cseereeesee ‘ 

2043 of six brilliant colors S€parate. ....seee.eeccwcsecceee 

2045 AsaGray. Pearly white; free..........-. see eeenes Z. 

2046 Brilliant. CrimSOn; CXbras-....crscnesesvcc-nsasns Ze 

2047 Cardinale. Cardinal red. Splendid.............. 2 

2048 Chaixianum. Yellow spotted crimson. is -Oz. 

2049 Crown Prince of Prussia. Blood red............ Z. 

2050 Flammulum Grandifiorum. Red and yellow. .oz 

2051 Geant des Batailles. Carmine.............-..-.0. 

2052 Lucifer. Darkest SCarlet.....ceceseceseeeeeccceeeess 7 

2053 Mercier Lacombe. Violet....... ....ceeesceeeeees y 

2054 Monsieur Colmet. Dark brown................-- 

2055 Carolina Schmidt. Deep scarlet.................. oz. § 

2056 Napoleon III. Yellow striped with rosy-scarlet oz. 4 

2057 Queen Victoria. Vermilion and scarlet......... oz. 

2058 Triomphe de Gand. Orange-scarlet............. Oz. 4 

2059 Roides Noirs. Almost black...............l.-0--. oz. 

2060 Spitfire. Brilliant-scarlet ; showy...............- Oz. 

2065 Peregrinum. (Canary bird flower.) Yellow, highly orna- 
mental ; a general FAVOTITE.....eesecccrcesecscceccesesscccsas .05 


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This lovely flower 
a favorite with ey- 
ery one, is too well 
known to need any 
description. 

Seed can be sown from September to March the 
plants are obtained from seed sown in Autumn 
and protected duriig Winter. These will flower early in Spring. 
Pansy delight in a cool moist drained soil, enriched with decom- 
posed barnyard manure. 


2180 Arlington Prize is the result of extensive trials at Pkt. 
Arlington of the best prize strains of Pansies pur- 
chased in Hurope for variety of markings, beauty of 
form; large size good substance and splendid satiny 
texture, they cannot be excelled 1-16 0z $1.00. pkt. .25 


2181 Bugnots choice strain. A magnificent strain very 
large flowers and great diversity of colors. 


_ 116 0z. .75 cts. .20 
2182 Cassiers choice strain. Flowers very large and of 
good substance ......... seseeeeeeee- per 1-16 0Z. To cts. .20 


2183 Odier, or five spotted. A distinctly blotched -vari- 
ety of great beauty, which has been greatly improved 
of late by careful selection, and gives general satls- 


Heep OT MMMMBASE Pest Yess cVoxcloco) ots <\0(e ufeyaicre/secs are cites eee Lote -15 
2184 Parisian. Large compact flower with beautiful 
‘ markings ...... 8 EU Sa ee Oe POU SR JSR das eon seine -20 
GIANT TRIMARDEAU STRAIN. 


The flowers of this strain are the largest of any, and the 
colors are very brilliant. 


2185 Fimest Mixed........... ...........05. 0z. $3.00; 1-16 oz. 25 cts. .10 
2186 Lord Beaconsfield. Deep violet, upper petals shading to 
RUTRELE Rema ete a tel vicie eiarticis csc cinsie es, e oz. $4.00; 1-16 oz. 30 cts. .10 
2187 Golden Yellow. With dark eye....oz. 4.00; 1-16 0z. 30cts. .10 
2188 Striped. Variety of colors........... oz. 4.00; 1-16 oz. 30 cts. .10 
2189 White with Black Eye.............. oz. 4.00; 1-16 oz. 30 cts. .10 
2190 Snow Queen. Pure white........... oz. 4.00; 1-16 oz. 30 cts. .10 
2191 Coal Black. Very dark............. oz. 4.00; 1-16 oz. 30 cts. .10 


Z. 
2192 Emperor William. Brilliant blue.oz. 4.00; 1-16 oz. 30 cts. .10 


OTHER VARIETIES... 


2193 Lord Beaconsfield. Large flowers, of deep purple-violet, 
shading off in the top petals only to a whitish hue; very 


LUBE MC LUV Ol Ietetelataiata slaleieb cvaln|®aicla cieiclajeiaiars «ts wislatelceietcn cice Dea AEE 10 
2194 Bronze. Reddish-brown flowers...........c0cceececesecneces -10 
2195 Dark Blue or Black Blue..............0.ccccecceccececesce 5 at) 


2197 Faust, or King of the Blacks. Intensely black.......... 10 
2198 Fire Hing. New and distinct, purplish red. brilliant 


yellow, with fine, deep brown eye 10 

2199 Gold-margined. Very showy +10 
2200 Light sky-blue..... -10 
SPADE UTTER Oso cl ciate Bote a OIE oe ea a an ee ra Sg a 10 
2202 Victoria wine red. Very fine 15 
2203 Choicest Mixed. A superb mixture of the choicest strains 

Rais == Series ae aiadt Seiniclaied ajalave’ oz. $5.00; 4% oz. $1.00 .15 
ea Oe SUAMMGHIVERK EG =. ccs ctciceccceccscccccacccseccs oz. $2.50; 14 oz. 40 cts. .10 
Rae Gn OO WUE EM oo Cittn(sccleclces ccishs «22 cdewn scalachicnesimsios oz. $100 .05 
2215 Collection Giant Pansies, in six separate varieties........ .50 
2216 —— in twelve separate varieties........ Asoo. te aistalelacnitdeiiatantelsts .60! 
PASSIFLORA (Passion Flower). Climber. 

Beautiful greenhouse climber with showy flowers. 
2230 Coerulea Grandiflora. Bluc..............c0cceeececeececees 10 


Petunia Snowball. 


PENTSTEMON. Hardy Annual. Pkt. 
Remarkable for the abundance and beauty of their in- 
dividual blossoms; in bloom from July to October. 
2240 Gentianoides. Finest mixed...................2202- -10 
2241 Gloxinioides. Its individual flowers resemble a 
Gloxinia in their form and variety of marking....... .10 


PERILLA. Half-hardy Annual. 


Ornamental foliage plants for flower-garden decoration. 


2250 Nankinensis. Leaves deep-mulberry or purplish 
IDIGKEL Sy Si GHAIGA SRS SRO EOO SEARO COR oe oc bcc bh Ceecrorie Hee cge -05 

2251 —— Atropurpurea foliis Iaciniatis. The foliage 
regularly fringed and toothed, very attractive....... .05 


2252 Macrapylla compacta. Splendid, very ornamental .05 
Half-Hardy 


P etu nl as e Perennials. 


Most valuable plants, succeeding almost anywhere. As a 
pot plant or hanging basket, they are invaluable; in beds or 
mixed borders they are unsurpassed. 


Single Flowering Varieties. 


GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA. 

This strain, as the name indicates, is really a giant flowered 
variety, exquisitely fringed and blotched, and are of enormous 
dimensions, four to five inches across. Their great variety of 
colors, veining blotches and stripes make fine combinations. 
The plants have a tendency to sport, and it is not uncommon to 
see three or four distinct colorings of flowers on the same 
plant. 

2260 Finest Mixed................ Feth lola ete a tabeie| elateraculatalatelate eet aie oats .20 


GRANDIFLORA OR GIANT. 


The well known large flowering form of Single Petunias. 
2290 Imported Collection of 12 distinct varieties...............- 1.00 
2291 —— of 6 distinct varieties..........--0+- seer eee e cree eee eee 50 
2262 Fimest Mixed. A superb mixture......---.-..-+..-+ses+eeee -20 
2263 White. Very handsome, pure white.......-----------+ s+-+++ 15 
2264 Yellow Throated. Various colors........--..+++++++ ++++- -20 
2265 Fimbriata. Fringed, superb mixed......-.-...---+.++-+++++- -20 
2266 Brilliant Rose. Very bright..--.--..-++s.-seeeee cece eee e eee -20 
R26 Darke Crimson. .... 2.2.2.0 ccc ese cece ec ceee neces tesccccrcsescces= 15 


OTHER SINGLE VARIETIES. 


2270 Inimitable (striped and blotched). Flowers with stelliform 
blotches of symmetrical form; very attractive; desirable 


for massing Or pot culture .... ..... 0. cece ence nee e eee ee eens -10 
2271 Wana compacta multiflora. Its little bushy plants 
studded wit. flowers beautifully striped..........-.....--.- -10 
2276 Snowball. Pure white, large flowering, very dwarf. Hs- 
pecially adapted for bedding or borders.,........ SACO OABOA 10 
2277 Adonis. Fiery carmine with pure white throat, very fra- 
grant and is excellent for pot culture............-++.+seeeeee 10 
2280 HMybrida. Fine mixed............0..ceececcccccceens oz. 60 cts. .05 


2281 —— Finest Mixed. First quality. A superb strain..oz. $1.50 .10 


Double Flowering Varieties: 


Itis very difficult to obtain Double Petunia seed that will 
produce a large percentage of double flowers, as the seed is 
obtained by hybridization. However, the seed we offer below is 
selected with the greatest possible care and will produce as 
large percentage double as that offered by any other grower. 


2282 Rawson’s Hybridized. This strain is exceptionally fine, 

the colors being of the greatest variety.......... ANE SSeS 50 
2284 Inimitable Double. Marked similartothe singleform... .20 
2285 Double Green Edged. Green bordered and yeined........ 20 


‘ARLINGTON TESTED SEEDS: 


2360 Physalis Francheti. 


Phiox. 
PETUNIAS. Double varieties — continued. PEt. 
°GRANDIFLORA OR GIANT. 

Under this head are found the largest flowering varieties of 
Double Petunias both in mixed and separate colors. 

2292 Imported Collection of 12 distinct varieties............... $1.00 
2293 — of six distinct varieties............. Seer eclt hres cemeee . 
2283 Choicest Mixed. Sayed from carefully fertilized flowers. 
A large percentage double; a superb mixture of allcolors _.50 
2287 White. Large flowering, double, pure white 40 
C2eSeabose. Very Drilliant- peste -opeekee eres ene crensetios -50 
2289 Wiolet. A clear shade of violet..........-...-...2-+-200--00--- -50 
2286 Fimbriata. Fringed mixed. Unsurpassed for richness and 
delhexemoh bint paca ete oeee eer oe ee terse cece eee eeseocee 40 
PHASEOLUS (Climbing Snail Flower.) Halfehardy 
Perennial. 
2300 Caracalla. An excellent climbing plant, flowers fragrant 
TPO 59 aye nono acne sista ssoo tS canea ano 22 ao sabe ood asnsoe adeeos -10 
PHLOX DRUMMONDI. Hardy Annual. 

These flowers are of extreme beauty. Their long durationin 
bloom, combined-with their almost unequalled richness of 
color, render them of invaluable service in the flower garden. 

GRANDIFLORA VARIETIES. 

These yarieties are the largest flowering of the annual 
Phloxes. They are the very finest strains that can be selected 
and should be grown in every one’s garden. 

PB Pte LO) 1 68 Ot byte = sha gece agessodo gue: Ae dodo oz. 80 cts. .05 
2327 Collection of 12 VariebieS. ......-..-.-censscccccccen=ncccsepens -70 
2B PI UTR sas5 anos sss0ststosceous -0Z. $1.00 .05 
PBR 15 OO Ea los ae ss5 secon css 3055-706 Soo noes SSNeSpoIS Oca Oz. $1.00 .05 
2330) Pure Wiles cece cece cease ecclesia ek aeeeeee oz. $1.00 .05 
2331 Purple Striped icc ~- 0-228. cn. c cc cscens ccc cn esac scccces oz. $1.00 .05 
ebb) CANA CU. eerie eeaeee emo pesisicserisicn clare miaciceemnne oz. $1.00 .05 
2333 Pimk, White Bye ..... 2. sc cceccccencccccccesccecceus oz. $1.00 .05 

“ DOUBLE FLOWERING VARIETIES. : 

Since their introduction the Double Phlox has become im- 
mensely popular on account of their large double flowers. 

2n36 Wimest mixed. . 225205: 2ee ee eee ee ee $2 

ed): “MOENIOW >: «os Fo00. sche cee Fees cE eee te aces 4 a mK th 

23eB Ue Séavrlet, very fine --c6ceocosecns setae eee ae oz. 75 cts. .10 

2BB9 “NV oes ccc cece sotto eee eee ee oz. $1.50 .10 
DWARF VARIETIES. | 

The dwarf compact varieties of Phlox Drummondi are very 

handsome, most useful, and are worthy of generous cultivation. 
2340 Purple 10 
2341 Carmine "10 
2342 Scarlet 40 
2343 Striped 10 
2344 White “10 
2345 Finest Mixed “10 
2346 Collection of 6 distinct varieties 40 
STAR PHLOX. 
This form is very striking; the petals having long points give 
the flower a starlike form, whence the name. tnt ak Wieaieice 
wets Ouspidata. ines Mixed... +.< clone cchencccs coe Seen Joes cee .05 
} 
PERENNIAL PHLOX. 
One of the finest hardy herbaceous plants for beds or borders. 
2350 Dwarf Varieties. Finest Mixed... .0.......ccscccccccrccucuce 10 | 
woo0n Dall Vartetiess Grinest Miked’.satcusls clea coset tenes 10 


<g> 


Poppy. 


PHYSALIS. (Chinese Lantern Plant), Annual. 


2360 Francheti. The seed pods are almost globula, about 
2 inches in diameter of a shining orange red tint and 
enclose a cherry-like fruit of the same color; this is 
edible. The intense color of the pods makes the plant 
very valuable for all kinds of decorative work, and 
it produces during August a most striking effect in 
the garden ..decccccscvcccccccccccrscrcccccveccsscs 

PODOLEPSIS. Annual. 

2370 Chrysantha. Golden yellow and pink flowers: 1 ft. 

2371 Gracilis. Red and white; 2 ft..............--se.-+-. 

POLYANTHUS. (Primula.) Half&hardy Annual. 

Splendid Spring-flowering plants, either for pot-culture 
or the open border. 

2380 Splendid mixed. Extra choice: % ft................ 

2381 Gold laced. Finest show varieties.........:......-- 

Poppy (Papaver.) 

z ANNUAL VARIETIES. 

2390 Mammoth African. The blossoms are of mammoth 
size, perfectly double, and of rich, brilliant colors; 
they are produced in the greatest profusion on long, 
stiff stems, which make them very useful for bou- 
quets and vases. Fine mixed. ........ccssccccccccees 

2391 Mikado. (Murselli fi. pl.) Fringed white flowers with 
purple margined, with petals deeply cut, fringed and 
twisted. (oc. ccces eee eee Ae 5° ee 

2392 Laevigatum. Brilliant dark scarlet with black spots, 

: effective Bao oe onoceaccir - 2255. ae See ea. ce - 

2393 Tulip Poppy. Vivid scarlet with black spots at base 

of each petal....... ae (fae = plan ie niaia aia o's ea mi e's olstaleatie 

2394 Carnation. Double, mixed, 2 ft........... BOSS St 

2395 Danebrog. Brilliant-scarlet, silvery-white spot on 
each petal, forming a Maltese cross...... BAe ao 

2396 French, or Ranunculus, Double; 2 ft............. 

2397 Mephisto. New scarlet, with large black spots; fine 

2398 Paeony-flowered. Double; 2 ft...... a eee pe vieibee ee 

2399 Collection of 12 double varieties..................+. 

2400 Peacock. (Papayea payonium.) Habit dwarf, flow- 
ers brilliant-scarlet binlolc ioe eiciceisteei'eln 5» cle wis ciate tsinte 

2401 Searlet. Single; 2 ft....... Se ace Aine hi='s oe Re 

2402 Snowdrift. One of the finest white sorts in existence 

2404 Somniferum. (Opium poppy.) White............... 

2405 Umbrosum. Immense flowers of a brilliant crimson, 
with a large black blotch at the base of each petal; 
very SNOWY ...-ccccccescesscncsccrseseceses ye 

2406 Japanese Pompon. Compact in growth, small, 
though very double, variety of beautiful colors....... 

2407 The Shirley. The flowers are large, exceedingly 
graceful and elegant; the colors are varied, and range 
from bluish-white, rose, delicate pink, and carmine, 
through innumerable tints to bright, sparkling crim- 
SOD) «ase Hans weil mioe es eis ee eiein a s\bis ainias sinivie, ceo SRR 

|2408 Fairy Blush. Perfectly double, the petals are ele- 
gantly fringed and pure-wuite, except at the tips, 
where they are distinctly colored with rosy-cream.... 

PERENNIAL VARIETIES. 

2420 Bracteatum. Orange-crimson: very large and hand- 
some © °s PACA Ata ot et Ree Oeics siesinc ener 

2421 —— Nanum splendens, A dwarf variety of the pre- 
ceding; very brilliant; 1144 ft...ceeccceeeeeeeeeereeeens 


PEt. 


10 


-05 


-10 
-10 


05 


-05 


2507 


POPPY—continuea. 


2422 Nudicaule Scarlet. The Iceland Poppy. A very brilliant 
scarlet, making a very handsome display............0.++ 5 


Pyrethrum. Golden Gem. ; 


2424 ——Yellow. A very bright yellow, unsurpassed for rock- 

AW OTGogeship iets spoke tetatsicstelorelaieie ial arse lays'eiu siaic ws -cisia ciaelcaiies wielsistic tebe 
2425 —— White. Pure white.............. cece eee cece cence en ceees 
2426 


Orientalis. Deep scarlet with black blotches; a very 
showy border plant; 214 ft.............. 
2427 —— Hybrids. Finest mixed............ ....... A 
2428 Collection of 8 distinct perennial varieties....... 


PORTULACA, Half-hardy Annual, 


For prilliant, beautiful, and delicate colors, this charm- 
ing genus stands unrivalled; it: large, splendid flowers 
produced in the greatest profusion, are extremely effective, 

2440 Alba. ure white; 14 ft....... ssAcsoodgbboodocoob dosaGs 
Aurea. Golden-yellow; % ft.......... ccs cee e eee eens 
Caryophylloides. Finely striped; % ft............. 
Purpurea. Purples 1% ft... 22.2. cece cece eet cecces 
Rosea. Delicate rose; 14 ft......... eee ee eee eee teens 
Searlet.)) Very brilliant;) 16 ft... 2 ccc. cee cee cle see 
Splendens. Rich-crimson; 1% ft....................-. 
Grandifiora, fl. pl. These seeds have been selected 

from large double flowers of the most beautiful and 

brilliant colors .-per 0z. $7.00. 
Mixed. Hrom above..............e..0..- per oz. .75. 
Collection of 8 double varieties in separate colors.. 


POTENTILLA (Cinquefoil), Hardy Perennial. 


Handsome flowering, herbaceous plants, 
and ornamental. 


2460 Double. Choice varieties, mixed; 1 ft.... 
2461 Simgte. Finest mixed.............eeeee00e nie 


PRIMULA (Chinese Primrose). Green-house Perennial, 


A charming, profuse-flowering plant, indispensable for 
Winter and Spring decoration in the conservatory or sit- 
ting-room. / 

2470 Arlington Prize Giant Strain. This seed is special- 
ly selected for us by one of the largest growers of 
primulas in Europe; the varieties included are all 
prize winners, the trusses of flowers measuring from 
4 to 6 inches in circumference. 

The Arlington Prize Giant Strain is strictlv 
the cream of the best varieties. Fanciers will find 
them the height of excellency, Finest Mixed,..... 


eee eec cesses seseessces 


2448 


very useful 


SINGLE FLOWERING. 


2471 
R4AT2 
2473 


R44 
R475 


R476 
R477 


Finest Fringed. Mixed........-.+-+-+eesseeeerees 

Finest Fern Leaved. Mixec : : 

Alba Magnifica. Flowers very large, pure white with 
yellow eye ...... Beleleipseisis[divisieie > nje\s.enie\e'b = Gu mle siuleiawnlyicleis <iainie's(e' s/n ee 

Welvety Red. Very fine deep red. One of the most strik- 
INE VATICTICS...... cece ccc eens ccccceccccecccccccccscnscecs Ascicda 

Bright Pink. Very handsome 

Blue. An excellent shade........+.-++++-- 

Collection of 6 fringed varieties... ..+.+..ee- eee eee ener eeeee 


DOUBLE FLOWERING. 


Choicest Mixed. A strain unsurpassed for percentage of 

double flowers and variety Of COlOTS...... -.eeeeseeccenecnes 
LEVI: (i LAG gapanoe cmaubos GdeaOrnDcaaeorneepoccaohedcoBgcceenng 
Mincemta Red... 0.22.2... 2.2 ide eee e cece ee cere cen se cca ecscece 
MITE CEIOIN OL G VATICULES.- oe om oc vay casa cle awit sh emnialanih was cesae 
ERY eam Rae ate cers en istotsl elas iclwinis’chereraafotasd.al cmeinwe aloe ojeleta abetasetet terse lclate's siske 


R478 


2479 
2480 
2481 
R482 


-05 
-05 


-40 


05 | 2485 


05 |2490 


Primula. 


Pkt. 


PRIMULA IN VARIETIES. 


Obconica Grandiflora. 
with a dark purple eye. 
bloom .......... 

Forbesii. 
bloomer 

Vulgaris. 

Iris 


2491 
2492 
2493 


PYRETHRUM (Feverfew). Hardy Perennial. 


Handsome, free flowering, highly ornamental plants, pro- 
ducing a fine effect in borders. 


FLOWERING VARIETIES. 


2500 Light Red............. Biofalniaisiownipinlc/eistainsaicmtelaiciestetaialare| «i= a <Pae eater ee 
2501 Dark Red..... dsieleiclpicleiee 
SOO Re ENESCO OLN eancsnacleetincccis ccs scitcan: cetee econ cet 
2503 Dalmatian Powder Plant 
2504 Hybrid Single Mixed ......................... 
2505 — Double Mixed...... 

GOLDEN LEAF VARIETIES. 
2506 Golden Feather. A very popular bedding plant.......... 
2507 Golden Gem. Uusurpassed for bedding.........+seceeeeees 
2508 Aureum Selaginoides. Leaves resembling ferns ......... 


RHODANTHE (Everlasting Flowere). Half-hardy Annual, 


A well-known everlasting; valuable for the decoration 
of the conservatory and flower gardens. 

2520 Maculata. Rosy-purple, with crimson centre; 1% ft. 
2521 —alba nana. (Dwarf white.) Is superior to all other 
varieties of the Rhodanthe, in being of more dense, com- 

pact and dwarf habit; the flowers are produced in great 
PVOLISTO DM rsiclensloicie|-is sos Att: DADRODOD OCDE 2058 

2522 Manglesi, fl. pl. Fine mixed..........-.++++- Saeeececcccecce 


RICINUS (Caster Oil Bean). Half-hardy Annual. 


A magnificent and highly ornamental genus, the pic- 
turesque foliage and stately growth combined with bril- 
liant colored fruit, of the-giant varieties. Grown as sin- 
gle specimens on lawns and pleasure grounds, they form 
a striking feature. 


2530 Borboniensis arboreus. Very large suowy foliage; 

ils) Sore BR aeOr ielnbaiaeei aiatets al ataieraleiate stale eietetnte ala! vislsialslaieip incall 
2531 Brazilienmsis. Dark-green fruit; 10 ft............... 
2532 Gibsoni. Dark-purple stem, and leaves very orna- 

mental a piueidienini eitie'e i slalelswisiotabalelatwte oe oeeee sev eae 
2533 Giganteus. Large and showy, 10 ft...............+.- 
2534 Cambogensis. The finest dark-foliaged Ricinus...... 
2535 Sanguineus. (Obermanii.) Very ornamental; 10 ft.. 
2536 Zanzibariensis Niger. Very dark............-..05. 
2537 hi bbw ly SRS ee a ee Ee be Ac ere aes croo cint I eIO, 
2538S Fine mixed varieties................: per oz. 20 cts. 


ROCKET (Hespetis). Hardy Perennial. 


Very pleasing, early, Spring-flowering, profuse-bloom- 
ing plants, with deliciousl~ fragrant flowers, growing free- 
ly in any light, rich soil unlike most plants, they do bet- 
ter if transplanted every sedond season. 


2550 Sweet. Purples Ashe fe oe oo. or oe nce ciawvivine vwiclenione 
SR POW Te La Ps ea alave cote ales iat clove abn nia’ 'e\a: neivie pix Bivie nin (mis (elle 
SESS MARS. Te Lt. onc csc c mec sor nccccccncecinasssueseas 


Pkt. 


Very showy; color bright rose 
A magnificent plant when in 


-05 


10 
10 


‘R 


2642 Scabiosa. 


ROSA POLYANTHA (Hardy). Pist. 

2560 Nana. Beautiful miniature rose of dwarf compact 
growth; free and eyer-blooming. Easily raised from 
seed and will bloom in early summer; entirely hardy 
and desirable for summer bedding or for pot-culture 
ATR WATICC Ee el oteielatale ss255000207-- nas2c5cns s5555505-25- -10 

RUDBECKIA. (Cone Flower.) Hardy Perrennial. 

2570 Amplexicaulis. Hardy. yellow-flowered border per- _ 
ennial; ornamental and easily cultivated.............- -05 

2571 Bicolor. Yellow with purple centre; 2 ft............- -05 

2572 Neumanni. Magnificent, large, yellow maroon-centred 
flowers Spb Son esSooS oatoSoRo Io nog OH oOo tOO Deo -10 


SABBATIA. Hardy Annual. 


Flower small bright pink, a good border 
OEUNE gases os0555 ss 6S55 cb Fost ss asap seo do poSeoCsbDES 


SALPIGLOSSIS. Half-hardy Annual. 


Ornamental and useful plants for Autumn decoration; 
their curiously pencilled and marbled funnel-shaped flow- 
ers produce a fine effect in beds, borders, edgings, etc. 


2580 Campestris. ae 


2590 Grandifiora. Extra large flowered. Very beautiful; _ 
many, COlovs MMiKed ee ree wie ee ee ee eee -05 
259%) Choice anix ede taller Jeni cs cee te chine cook eee cee -05 
2592 —— Dwarf warieties. 1 ft.............. cece eee eee -05 
2593 Collection of 6 distinct colors of the new, large- 
Howe»rny GVATIChICS I cece cee ali e miele ie cie -eipe ele ie .30 
SALVIA. Greenhouse shrub. 
Magnificent bedding plants, loaded with spikes of flow- 
ers from July till October. 
2600 Splendens. Bright scarlet; a constant bloomer. The 
variety used by florists; 2 ft peroz.$2. %40z. 75 cts. .10 


2601 — Compacta. Bright scarlet of compact habit; 2 

2602 Bonfire. Grows in compact bush form, about 2 ft. high, 
spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers stand clear above 
the dark green foliage and completely cover the plant. 


per oz. $3. 14 oz. 50 cts. 
2603 Patens. Splendid deep-blue; 3 ft.................-05- 15 


SANTOLINA. (Lavender Cottén.) 


2610 Maritima. Dwarf, evergreen edging plant with fine- ti 
ly-eut Silvery-white! LOUAPZES cer ces = eel cle eee sls vie is OR -05 


SANVITALIA. Hardy Annual. 


Pretty, dwarf-growing, free-flowering plants, bloom- 
ing all the season. 
2620 Procumbens. Rich brown and yellow; % ft......... .05 
2621 —— fi. pl. Double, and profuse bloomer; 1 ft.......... -05 


SAPONARIA. (Soapwort.) Half-hardy Annual. 


Charming little plants, flowering all the season. 


2630 Calabrica. Deep-pink; 44 feet... -05 
2631 —— Alba. Very pretty; % ft ...--.+..-- 05 
SCABIOSA (Sweet Scabiosa,or Morning Pride). Hardy Annual. 

2640 Double White. Useful for bouquets .......-....eeeeeeeeeee 05 
2641 Black Purple. .05 
2642 —— Finest Mixed 05 
2643 — Dwarf Mixed -05 
2646 Collection of 12 varieties dwarf double...................... 50 
2647 —— of 6 varieties dwarf double ......-....0. cceenscesccsecens -30 
2648 —— of 10 varieties tall double .........-.. 2. ce eeesccqeececusces -40 
2649 —— of 6 varieties tal] Gouble ....cccccceseseccecscccescccecenes .30 


of 6 varieties tall double 
4 


J = 3 


2710 Solanum. 


.10 |} 


2600 Salvia Splendens. 


PERENNIAL VARIETIES. 
Lilac . 


2644 Caucasica. 
2645 —— White 


SCHIZANTHUS (Butterfly Flower.) 


Few plants are more attractive than these when well 
grown, whether in pots or border: of a branching habit, 
well covered with peculiar shaped flowers. 

2660 Finest mixed varieties............................ 


SEDUM (Stonecrop.) Hardy Annual. 


Pretty little plants, growing freely on rock or rustic 
work, also on ornamental mounds, where they flower in 
great profusion. 


2670 Sedum, fine mixed 


SENSITIVE PLANT (Mimosa), HalfHardy Annual. 


__ Very curious and interesting plants, their leaves clos- 
ing if touched or shaken. 


2680 Sensitive plant. Pinkish white: $56 Sts eet ek 


SILENE or CATCHFLY. Hardy Annual. _ 


Ornamental, free-flowering plants, with bright and 
beautifully colored flowers. 

2690 Compacta. (Double pink.) A lovely Spring flower: 
double pink flowers the entire season........-........ 

2691 Pendula, fl. pl. Double rose. fine.................... 
2692) —— ‘Alba, ““White:. 1 ft... 2) eee ee 
2693 Carnea, fl. pl. Double pink »lossomgcs-ss- s:. 2-1 ).1. Ae 
2694 Fine mixed varieties) ....../-..2-0 eee ee 
2695 Pendula Dwarf Queen. Last year’s novelty....~..... _.. 


SMILAX. Green House Perennial, 


A beautiful Winter climbing plant; extensively used 
for bouquets; grows freely from seed. 


2700 Smilax. (Strong roots, 25 cents each) 


SOLANUM (Jerusalem Cherry), Halfhardy Annual, 


Highly ornamental, interesting genus of fruit-bearing 


plants. 
2710 Capsicastram. (Jerusalem Cherry.) Covered all Win- 
ter with a profusion of scarlet fruit; 114 ft..s7...... 
2711 Warscewieczioides. Fine foliage plant, robust 
growth, ornamental ‘fruiiieee comeeeee. le eee eee 
2712 Compacta Splendens. Dwarf form: early and free- 
blooming. Unsurpassed for bedding, borders, or pot- 
culture; 2)ft.s.. cases e hoes eee eee. ease per oz. $3. 


STATICE (Everlasting), Half-hardy Perennial. 


Exceedingly interesting plants, of easy culture: free 
flowering, and remain a long time in bloom. 

2720 Incana hybrida. Mixed colors: 1 ft................. 

2721 Suworowi. Each plant produces ten to fifteen flow- 

er spikes; bright rose color, shaded with crimson.... 

2722 Superba. A beautiful species; color from pure white 

LO “TOBE: vic'n.cisieieln'oip'w alvin min wieisla’nieln e ulnin elec kicici wis Miao crate ae 
STEVIA Tender Perennial. 


Extensively grown for cutting; blooming from seed the 
first year. 
2730 Serrata. ‘Puré whitey S04 Gb-. co. ~ Genet. Cee ae 


> Sage per oz. $2. 


-05 


-05 


-05 
-05 


Gilliflower 


Flower Market Stock. 
Half-Hardy 


Stocks wa: 


One of the most popular annuals either for bedding or pot- 
culture, very fragrant, unsurpassed for brilliancy of color. 


Rawson’s Flower Market. 


This is our own strain grown especially for us in Europe, 
the greatest possible care being taken in the sele¢tion of the 


seed. Giant in growth and flower; 85 to 90 per cent double. Pkt. 


2740 Pure White. The florist’s favorite..oz. $5.00; 14 oz, 75 cts.$0.15 
2741 Brilliant Crimson............ SARS ARBE? oz. 5.00; 4%oz.75ects. .10 
2742 Light Blue.....................---20-0+- z 5.00; 4%0oz.75 cts. .10 
2Z7A3 Dark Blue.................2.22.2eeeee es 5.00; 4 0z, 75> cts. .10 
wee SUM CIBENCL gelcceimccncccccsscdatcicce cc on 5.00; 44 oz. 75cts. .10 
pear PIERCE NM Bade sown! oie ciciciisielscicie cesttisiciclecies ss senneie.es 5.00; 44 0z. 75 cts. .10 
2746 Dark Blood Red 5.60; 4 oz. 75 cts. .10 
2747 Canary Yellow 5.00; 4g oz. 75 cts. .10 
2748 Flesh Color.... 5.00; 44 oz. 75 cts. .10 
2749 Finest Mixed.. 4,00; 4 oz. 60 cts. .10 

2750 BOSTON FLORIST’S WHITE. A very popular strain. 
Seateteteeie stele otter taaistetid eyalo.cleler pas cree e/a)sinc’s'=’-lo\aiale 0z. $5.00; 44 0z. 75 cts. .10 

2755 MAMMOTH WHITE COLUMN. Very robust, produc- 

ing one single large spike closely set with enormous 
double white flowers.......... -...+.. oz. $5.00; 44 0z. 75 cts. .10 

2760 CUT AND COME AGAIN. (Princess Alice.) Pure white, 


producing from Summer to late in Fall large trusses of 
double flowers.......--eseececeeceerees 0z. $5.00; 4 oz. 75 cts. .10 


ee — €>. 
RAWSON &.CO 73 
! 
| 
Wallflower Leaved Stock. 
LARGE FLOWERED DWARF TEN-WEEK STOCK. 
Splendid for open ground cultivation. Pkt- 


2761 Crimson.... ' % oz. 60 cts. $0.10 
2762 Carmine Ro V4 oz.60 cts. .10 
SS SAUWINECE! crises stat ce isisiciniefere oo Safale siciaeinie vias 1% oz. 60 cts 10 
BUCA WOIOV EG ain ater ale oSsi3(uie elaeis) - Beloedle ears sies 1, oz. 60 cts 10 
BUGo MS lcy BET a. ajc cies os cmtiele ool cc ideeccinnte 3 oz. 60 cts 10 
2766 Blood Red .............2..0.0e cece ee ee is 0z. 60 cts 10 
2767 Canary Yellow........ ......+--+-+-- 1, oz. 60 cts 10 
2768 Finest double mixed 2 1, oz. 60 cts 10 
2770 Collection of 6 distinct varieties... ..-...-..0..e eee eee ees Bo 
radeely ———Of 12iGIShINCh VALICUICS.s2 << oe saseicm civic wiciesieiciessie ss cnc cise .60 
VICTORIA BOUQUET DWARF. 
Very fine. 

Paid (oO L ER OS CE NIR TKS CMa cyeais s\n cisl~ w ciel = nisms ais s.0:efeta'e oinie eiafaye s'olqiaye a/ale «1s cleats 10 
od AOE SEE As PES TOO. BREE oicin'sierec . cicie Rrieciasiae aleie eiea's aleinion salt neve vucianieen's © 10 
WALLFEFLOWER LEAVED. 

2780 Pure White.... ; ore 10 
2781 Fimest Mixed...................... 25 -10 
2782 Collection of 6 distinct varieties 10 


EAST LOTHIAN. 
The Autumn flowering stock. 
2783 Finest double mixed ................20 022 e cece cece eee ee eeees 10 


SWEET SULTAN (Centaurea Moschata). Hardy Annual. 


Sweet-scented, profuse-flowering plants. 


Faia O ee Re MERTEN NC atl phi inraaielaaitalain(olera! tialalala'ldin/oin/oin olein.s (eiesaelsi=) <= wietolefelelale(e/alaicls -05 

Zia DAMM UMMC siy 12 TEL se reese eee) Scie siete a eters oes ncitiate eJeetocee aie s 05 

2792 Suaveolens. Beautiful yellow; 1% ft .05 

SUNFLOWER. 

2800 Miniature. Habit very branching; the plant is covered 
with small, yellow, dark-centred flowers..............2.... .05 


SWAINSONA. Tender Perennial. 


A popular house plant, flowers resemble sweet peas. 
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SWEET CLOVER (Melilotus). 


Grown for its fragrance. : 


2820 White. Hardy Biennial ...........-. cesses een e cece tec cece 05 
2821 Coeruleo Blue. Annual. - 05 
2822 Trifolium Suaveolens. C SOLE 
SWEET WILLIAM (Dianthus Barbatus). Hardy Peren= 
nial. 
Well-known, free flowering, popular favorite. 

2830 Auricula-flowered. A very handsome yariety............ 05 
2831 Double-flowering. Mixed; 114 ft.......-........... - «10 
2832 Nigricams. Dark crimson; 1% ft............. .05 
2833 White. Useful for bouquets; 114 05 
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TAGETES. Halfehardy Annual. 
Beautiful and delicate, fern-leaved, forming compact bushes 
covered wlth neat, bright-colored blossoms. 
2840 Pumila. Yellow, with a reddish brown stripe; 1 ft........ .05 
2841 Golden Ring. A pretty miniature variety ................. -05 


THUNBERGIA. Half=hardy Annual. 


Rapid-growing climbers, with extremely pretty and much- 
admired flowers, which are freely produced. 


2850 Alata. Orange, rich brown eye; 4 ft ..........s.seeeeeseeneee 05 
2851 Alba. White, with dark eyes; 4f£t.....---.seeeeeeeeeeeeeeee -05 
2852 Aurantiaca. Orange, with dark eye; 3ft.........-........ -05 
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HARDY ANNUAL. 


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RAWSON’S BOSTON BEAUTIES. 


2870 This splendid mixture is one that we make up ourselves out 
of seventy of the choicest varieties known to cultivation. 
The phenomenal popularity that the Boston Beauties 
have attained in the past few years is the natural result of 
the great care that haS been taken in the selection of the 
varieties as regards form, size, color and growth, and on 
account of the great increase in sales of this widely known 
mixture we are able to offer the ‘“‘ Boston Beauties” at a 
lower price than ever before. 
Oz. 10 cts. ; 14 Ib. 20 cts.; 14 Ib. 30 cts.; Ib. 50 cts. 


2871 Eckford’s Hybrids Mixed. The stock from which these 
are grown was obtained direct from Mr. Henry Eckford, 
thus insuring a mixture of undoubted superiority. 

Lb. 50 cts. 3 14 Ib. 20 cts. ; oz. 10 cts. 


2872 Rawson’s Arlington Collection. This is made up of ten 
of the handsomest varieties, the contrast of the ten dis- 
tinct colors making a beautiful effect. 

Price for the ten separate packets, 30 cts. 

2873 Good Mixed. This mixture is grown for us in California 

and is made up of many good standard varieties. 
Ox. 5 cts.; 14, lb. 10 cts.; Ib. 30 cts. 


LIST OF STANDARD VARIETIES. 


The varieties listed below are the very finest we can have 
grown for us. They have been selected from amuch larger list 
and are without exception the handsomest and most profuse 
blooming of all known varieties. 


Those in larger type are the newer varieties for which 
we make a uniform price of, Pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 15 cts. ; 
\% Ib. 40 cts.; Ib. $1.00. 


All other varieties, Pkt. 5 
20 cts.; Ib. 50 cts. 


2875 Alba Magnifica. Pure white. 

2877 ADMIRATION. Very delicate shade of a pinkish lavender 
self. Large size. 

2879 America. The brightest blood-red striped. 

2881 Apple Blossom. Bright pink and blush. 

2883 Aurora. White, striped with bright orange salmon. 


cts.; oz. 10 cts.; \% Ib. 


2967 
2969 
2971 
2973 
2975 
2977 
2979 


2980 
2981 


Blanch Burpee. Pure white; large flower. 

Black Knight. Glossy maroon; extra large, well ex- 
panded. 

Blanch Ferry. Pink and white. 

Blushing Beauty. Soft pink and lilac. 

Boreatton. Crimson purple; very dark. 

Brilliant. Color rich, bright, crimson-scarlet; wings 
nearly equal the standard in richness of color. 

Butterfly. Pale gray, distinct porcelain edge. 

Captain of the Blues. Purplish mauve and pale blue. 

Captivation. Beautiful light magenta or claret color. 

Coquette. The wings are a clear primrose yellow, standard 
is shaded pale lavender on a primrose ground. 

Countess of Radnor. Delicate lavender. 

Celestial. Bluish mauve; medium early; vigorous and fine 
flowering. 

COUNTESS OF CADOGAN. Reddish mauve standard, 
wings sky blue. Very handsome. 

Crown Jewel. Standard tinted and veined with violet 
rose. 

Daybreak. White and carmine; medium early; strong 
grower; a free bloomer. 

Delight. ‘White, crested with crimson. 

Dorothy Tennant. Dark mauve. : 

Duchess of Sutherland. A delicate tint of rosy white. 

DUKE OF WESTMINSTER. Rosy maroon and yiolet 


wings. 

Earliestof All. The earliest sweet pea known, grows about 
two feet high, free flowering, standards are a bright rich 
pink, wings are nearly pure white. 

Emily Henderson. A distinct and valuable white variety. 

Extra Early Blanch Ferry. The earliest sweet pea. 

FASCINATION. Delicate to deep mauve. 

Firefly. Intense glowing crimson. 

Gaiety. Standards white, striped and flaked with rosy lilac; 
wings delicate blush. 

Gray Friar. The general effect is gray, with fine speckled 
“pepper and salt” variegations. 

Gorgeous. Orangesalmon. Very effective. 

Golden Gate. Pinkish mauve and lavender upright wings. 

Wer Majesty. Beautiful soft rosy pink. 

Invincible Scarlet. 

Juanita. Pale mauve or lavender stripe on light ground. 

HON. F. BOUVERIE. Pinkish salmon, on primrose 
ground. 

Katherine Tracy. Beautiful pink; flower extra large and 
perfect form. 

Lady Beaconsfield. Salmon standards, tinte@ with rose; 
wings pale yellow. 

Lady Penzance. Pale, but very bright rose. 

LADY, GRISEL HAMILTON. A very pale lavender 
blue. 

Lady Mary Currier. Brilliant orange pink, very showy. 

Lady Mina Balfour. Delicate mauye, beautifully shaded 
with gray, a favorite wherever exhibited. 

LADY SKELMERSDALE. Standards are pale pink and 
wings are white tinged with lavender. 

Lemon Queen. Blush pink and lemon. 

Lottie Eckford. Rose and white, blue edged. 

Lottie Hutchins. Daintily flaked with pink on cream 
ground, flower large and well expanded. 

Lovely. Softshell pink. Very large. 

Maid of Honor. Shaded light blue on white ground. 

Mars. Intense glowing scarlet. 

Monarch. Bronze crimsonand blue. | 

MRS. DUGDALE. A beautiful shade of deep rose. 

Mrs. Eckford. White, delicately shaded with primrose. 

Mrs. Gladstone. Delicate soft pink, with rosyblush wings. 

Mrs. Sankey. White. . 

NAVY BLUE. A very deep shade of violet blue. The 
finest of all blues. 

Oriental. Rich orange pink. 

Othello. A deep maroon self. Flowers very large. 

Orange Prince. Orange pink, flushed with scarlet. 


COPYRIGHTED BY 
PRBIANC. 1890 


3042. Torena White Wings. 


SWEET PEAS — continued, 


Peach Blossom. Salmon pink standard; wings soft pink. 
Primrose. Pale primrose yellow ; novel and distinct. 
Princess Beatrice. Blush pink, with deeper shades. 
Prima Donna. Bright shade of blush pink. 
Prince Edward of York. Rich scarlet, wings deep rose. 
Prince of Wales. Large flower of a deep rose self color. 
Queen Victoria. Soft yellow overlaid with faint purple. 
Ramona. Color, creamy white, striped pinkish purple. 
Royal Rose. Deep rosy pink, wings lighter. “ 
SADIE BURPEE. Thisis one of the grandest pure white 
sweet peas yet introduced. s 
Salopian. Deep -crimson tinged with red suffused with 
rich orange scarlet. © 
Sensation. Rosy cream color with white wings, very 
dainty and most attractive. 
Shahzada. Rich dark maroon with a shade of purple. | 
Splendor. Coppery crimson, with rosy pink; very rich. 
Stanley. Deep maroon self, of finest form. b 
Stella Morse. Creamy white flushed with rosy apricot, 
large round flowers. 
SUNPROOF SALOPIAN. 
Venus. Salmon buff, the 
pink. 


CUPID OR DWARE SWEET PEAS. 


Very desirable for pot culture, of strong growth, growing to 

a height of six or eight inches. 
3015 White Cupid............ 

3020 Pink Cupid........... 


TORENIA, Tender Annual. 


3040 Bailloni. Golden yellow, with dark throats.........-..-.-. 

3041 Fournieri. Azure-blue, spotted 

3042 ——‘* White Wings.’’ Flowers white, with sometimes a 
tinge of bluish; yellow throat. Very vigorous and free 
flowering 


TRICOSANTHES. Half=hardy Annual. 


Beautiful plants, with long, serpent-like fruit. 
3050 Colubrima. Serpent cucumber; from five to six feet in 


Brilliant scarlet. Very fine. 
standard shaded with rosy 


oz. 15 cts.; pkt. 
oz. 15 cts.; pkt. 


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TRIDAX. Hardy Perennial. 
3060 Bicolor rosea. Color rose, free bloomer......-.--+++-+-+++- 


TRITOMA (Red Hot Poker). Half=hardy Perennial. 


Known as Red Hot Poker, on account of color of the flower. 


spikes. 
3070 Uvaria Grandiflora. 


TROPAEOLUM (Nasturtium). 


See Nasturtiums, Page 54. 


VALERIAN. Hardy Perennial. 


Showy plant for mixed borders or shrubberies. 
3080 Waleriam. All colors Mixed ..---ceeeee eee e seen eens seer eteeeee 


VENUS’ LOOKING-GLASS. Hardy Annual. 


A free-flowering, pretty plant, adapted for beds or rockwork 
ribbons, or edgings. 

3090 Mixed colors. 

3091 Double. Blue 


VINCA (Periwinkle). Charming greenhouse shrub. 
Beautiful and easily cultivated; when sown in Spring will 
flower in Summer. 
4000 Rosea. Rose; 115 ft..--.sereeeereeeeer ees eeeeesceceeeesecrecees 
4004 —— Alba. White, with crimson eye; 2 ft..-----.+-+------+-- 


Bright orange-scarlet; 4 feet........ 


Halfehardy Annual. 


Pkt. 


05 
05 


Ab Bost IN. MASs, 


Verbena. 


Pkt. 
VIOLET, SWEET. 
Prized for their long-continued bloom and delicate odor. 
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4014 Empress Augusta............ ccc ee cece eee cere cence eee eceeeees -10 


VERBENA. Halfchardy Perianeal. 


One of the most charming and satisfactory bedding plants 
known. Seed sown in February and March. Plants will 
bloom until July and continue till frost. 


4020 RAWSON’S MAMMOTH STRAIN. The finest mixed 
strain in existence. A profusion of immense flowers. 
so cadbooacancocsados cbosaucdearccuncceses 1, oz. 40 cts.; oz. $2.50 

4021 Auricula-flowered. White centre 

4022 Mammoth Pink ................0.600.05 vee eeeneee 

4023 Whhite..... 

4024 —— Blue 

4025 — Scarlet 

4026 Golden Yellow. Leaves, a clear yellow; bright-scarlet 
HOGS sec onaoder Sadec estos de dc HO DOS ORO nen die 24> Seer Ore nos 6 

4027 Grandiflora. Large-flowered; largeas a twenty-five cent 
HOCOS MMET el Ssh eesododounsore ode onsen te eHassdecsoasobeD 

4028 Italian Striped. Mixed, saved from a rich collection of 
CALHALLON PStELPEG) POW ENS cst clnerslcie~nsjceise lar iniels «fe aaleleleisiaaie 

4029 Lemom Scented Verbema........... 0c cece cece cee e ee teeeneeeee 
See Aloysia, Pages5. 

4030 Wery Choice mixed. Selected from finest named varieties 

4031 Good mixed... 


VIRGINIAN STOCK. Hardy Annual. 


Extremely pretty, profuse-flowering plants, effective in small 
beds, baskets, or edgings. 


4050 Virginian Stock. Red and white, mixed 


VISCARIA. Hardy Annual. 


Pretty, profuse-flowering plants for beds, ribbons, or mixed 
borders. 


4060 Wiscaria. Mixed colors; 1%) ft....-..-0e-e esse cence ence eeeeees 


WAHLENBERGIA (Bell Flower). Hardy Perennial. 


Very showy plant; somewhat resembles the campanula. 


Annual and Perennial. 


WALLFLOWER. Half=hardy. 


A much prized plant for the greenhouse or conservatory. 
Very fragrant. 

4080 Single Annual mixed 
4081 Single Perennial mixed ... 
4082 Double — 
4083 Dwarf — 
4084 Camary Vellow .......--.6..cccc cece cece eet eee er seeceenene sees 
4086 Collection of 8 distinct COIOIS ...--. cece reece eee eee ee ee ceeee 


WHITLAVIA Hardy Annual. 


One of the most charming California introductions. 


5010) Grandifiora. ‘Violeteblue; Uftsit.ccp:cececcecens dacecessoe eae 
Fe a octal er EeymUKL ern tahiistoctistals la]ata:s a aisiel>\alalnieinisinlaiaincin\s Miaiete 


WISTARIA. Hardy. 


A well-known hardy climbing plant of great beauty. 
5030 Sinensis. (Chinese Wistaria.) Long, pendulous clusters 
of pale-blue flowers... ....-.---+-e+eeeeeeeees (Plants 50 cts.) 
5031 Frutescems. A native variety with pale-blue flowers; fine. 


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Zinnia, 


XERANTHEMUM (Everlasting). Hardy Annual. 


A showy class of everlastings, requiring only to be sown in 
the open border, and thinned out for flowering. 


Pkt. 


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5040 Double Fimest Mixed.................:. cece ee cece eee eee eee $0.05 


ZEA JAPONICA. 


Xeranthemum. 


5050 Striped-Leaved Maize. Stately ornamental-foliaged 
len p ere er ey IRS tye goc a osco colnet Sonos eosodeastes ssodono2oos -05 
5051 Gracillima Variegata. Striped foliage..............+++++- 05 
ZINNIA ELEGANS. Hardy Annual. 
The flowers are large, beautifully formed, and exceedingly 
handsome. Few plants in the flower border are more effective. 
5060 Grandiflora Double Finest Mixed ................ . $1. +05 
5061 —— — Dark Purple..................0062 cee eeeee o. Wd 05 
5062 —— — Pure W hite................. 2. eee ee eee ee oily -05 
OG —— CBW CG orerecee ine lee ohaleleiseicleielelsisiplein sls lcleiniersteteianate -05 
5064 —— —— Crimsom ...........-. cece cece cece cence reece ‘ -05 
5066 — — Golden Yellow...............-.+0ee.eeeeeee pele 05 
5067 —— — Striped ...... ....-.--- eee eee eee ee eee ote .05 
5070 — Collection of 8 distinct varieties .. 40 | 
5071 Simgle Varieties Mixed..........-..cc cece cere e eee 05 | 
DOUBLE DWARF ZINNIAS. 
| 
5090 Pure White. Fine for florists .........-....ceseeeee oz. $1.00 .05 | 
5091 Scarlet. Very bright........-..ccsseesssecncscccncses oz. 1.00 .05 | 
BOOZ Wimest, WEEK Moe oo Facies een ov cje veces ciee oviv/a slaleleinlsiuje oz. 1.00 .05 | 
5093 WHMaageama. Bright soft orange colored ........-..-.++--+--- 05 
5094 Darwini Fimest Mixed ............020. cece cece ee eee ce ee eeeee .05 | 
5100 Collection of 6 distinct varieties .....-.---..-.2e seen eee e eres .30 | 


Dwarf Zinnia. 


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ZINNIA LILLIPUT. 


SALVO Wine Wed he sacswec ce cieeic cabisiasc esc. cinciew ele ein eintarieenielerommteieniene $0.05 
5111 Golden Gem. sae AR 
5112 White Gem.. Sni= 
oL1S Scarlet iGemiescocsmismecetenecs - os nitive ns a eieeee eee eee -05 


RAWSON’S COLLECTIONS. 


These collections of annuals and perennials we select and put 
up ourselves and we recommend them as especially suitable for 
those who desirea choice collection for the garden at a very low 
price. 


COLLECTION NO. 1 contains eight separate packets of flower- 
ing annuals and includes the very finest strains of Asters, Phlox, 
Stocks, Zinnias and others. Price per collection ............ 25 


COLLECTION NO. 2 contains twenty separate packets of 
Flowering Annuals, including all of Collection No,1 and 
many other desirable varieties. Price per collection........ 


COLLECTION NO. 3 contains eight separate packets of the 
most popular Hardy Annual Climbers, including Nastur- 
tium, Morning Glory, Moonflower Vine and others. Price 
Der COME|CHON....- cc ccsccccucs ccs covecccnscecceuijescwpececseewnseiy 25 


COLLECTION NO. 4 contains tem separate packets of Hardy 
Perennials, including Phlox, Columbine, Canterbury Bells and 
many other varieties that have become so popular the past few 
years. Price per collectiom............seceeceeseecceevecceneces 


-60 


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SEEDS FOR THE WILD GARDEN 


Rawson’s Seeds for the Wild Garden have gained an enviable reputation among thousands of amateur and professional gardeners on 


account of the completeness of the mixture and the brilliant contrast of the great number of varieties. 
evidence we are in receipt of from those who have taken up this modest phase of floriculture. 


This is proven by the vast amount of 
Anyone who has planted and cultivated flowers 


in neatly laid out beds or carefully planned ribbon borders is aware of the great amount of labor and constant attention necessary to produce 


the desired effect. 


unusual and varied effects, for its cheapness and for the small amount of labor necessary for its construction, has no rival. 


To those who cannot give this care and attention we especially recommend Rawson’s Wild Garden Mixture, which, for its 


Rawson’s Wild 


Garden Seeds are a mixture of over one hundred varieties of flower seeds and can be offered at 


a much less price than when sold in separate packets. The varieties are al] annuals and no 
one who has not seen.such a bed can form an idea of its possibilities, the different seasons of 
bloom insuring something new every day. 


DWARF WILD GARDEN 


Dwarf growing sorts in upwards of a 
hundred varieties. Packets containing 
one-half ounce 15cts.; 6 pkts. for 75 cts. 


TALL WILD GARDEN 


Tall growing annuals in upwards of a 
hundred varieties. Packets containing 
one-half ounce 15 ets.; 6 pkts. for 75 cts. 
Directions for sowing and subsequent cul- 
tivation accompany each packet. 


most satisfactory wherever tried, and is considered indispensable in any well- 

kept garden. No flowers embrace such a variety of color, including many 

shades of red, white, blue and yellow, which are at once very attractive, 
interesting and beautiful, in spite of all kinds of weather. They also include varieties 
that flower during day and others at night; the latter, when seen by artificial light, 
are exceedingly brilliant and sparkling. A selection of varieties will furnish flowers 
from early spring until late in fall, and are of the simplest in cultivation. 

The hardy varieties may be planted as soon as vegetation commences in the spring. 
If not convenient to grow them ina pond or lily tank (which is preferable), they may 
be grown in tubs, several varieties being well adapted to this mode of culture. The 
tubs may be plunged in the ground or stand on the level ground, as the grower may : 
determine. A warm, sheltered position, yet with full exposure and sunshine, should 
be selected. Fillthe tubs two-thirds full of turfy soil, enriched with decomposed 
hot-bed or farm-yard manure; cow manure is very desirable; cover with two inches 
of sand and fill with water. The crowns of the plants should be placed just under 
the surface of the soil. 


Ares GARDENING is no longer in an experimental stage. It has proved 


HARDY AQUATICS, TENDER AQUATICS. 

Nelumbium Speciosum (Egyptian or Sacred Lotus.)— Perfectly | * Nymphaea Zanzibarensis Azurea.— Deep, rich azure blue; very free 
hardy, and is one of the loveliest of water lilies. The howers when just and continuous bloomer; delicately scented. 50 cts. each. 
expanding are of a beautiful rosy-pink color; when open they are of | ————~* Rosea.—This is like N. Zanzibarensis in every respect, except 
a creamy white and pinkand are very fragrant. Strong roots, 75 cts. that the flowers are a beautiful deep rose color. 50 cts. each. 
each; extra size, $1.50 each. Pot-grown plants can be supplied in | —— Dentata.—The largest and best white night-blooming variety; 
June, $1.00 and $2.00 each. its é flowers of the largest size; long, pointed buds, on strong stalks, 

Nymphaea Alba Candidissima.—This is a large-flowered variety of the opening horizontally; leaves deep green, with serrated edges. 50 cts. 
English Water Lily; large white flowers; a continuous bloomer; very each; $5.00a doz. 
desirable. Price 75 cts. ’ — Devoniensis. — This is one of the very choicesé Water Lilies in culti- 

— *Odorata. — The well-known white fragrant pond lily. 20 cts. each; vation, and is indispensable in a moderate collection. The flowers are 

$2.00 per doz. ul j : a brilliant rosy-red, a most pleasing color by artificial light, produced 

_ Gigantea.—A Southern form of the preceding variety, having on stout stalks standing above the water, and are from ten to twelve 
larger flowers and leaves ; a desirable variety. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. inches across. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 

— _— *Rosea (Cape Cod Water Lily).— One of the best pink hardy | * Water Hyacinth (Pontederia).— Floats on the surface of the water; 
Nymphaea in cultivation, and worthy of very wide cultivation; Tight rosy-lilac orchid-like flowers. 15 cts. each; $1.59 per doz. 
delicious fragrance. 50 cts. each. hers aude —* Poppy (Limnocharis Humboldtii. — Flowers beautiful clear yel- 

—— Marliacea Chromatella.— The best yellow water lily in cultivation, low; poppy-like; must be grown in shallow water. 15 cts. each; $1.50 
flowering freely the entire season. 50 cts. each. ? per doz. cs 

— —— Albida.—The finest white water lily of the English type. The —*Snowflake (Limnanthemum Indicum).— Flowers white; the 
color is sparkling white. The flowers are fragrant and freely pro- upper surface of the petals is covered with a delicate fringe, giving 
duced. $1.00 each. “ 4 ‘ them the appearance of crystal‘star-shaped snowflakes. 15 cts. each. 

—— — Carnea.— Similar to the preceding vatiety in habit, very robust | *Parrot’s Feather (Myriophyllum Proserpinacoides). — Its long 
and free flowering; magnificent flowers of a flesh tint; a delicate trailing stems are clothed with whorls of the most exquisite foliage. 
blush; vanilla scented. $1.00 each. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 


RAWSON'S SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS 


AGAPAIN TITUS: AFRICAN iy 


A fine bulbous-rooted plant, with flower-stalk about three feet high, crowned with a head of twenty 
or thirty flowers, which open in succession during the summer, They should be grown ina sandy loam, 
enriched with very rotten manure and liberally supplied with water while growing. 


Umbeliatus. — Blue. 20cts.each| Umbellatus albus. — White-flowering variety of above, 25c. each. 


A beautiful class of plants with large 

e AMA e drooping, bell-shaped, lily-like flowers, vary- 

e e ing in color from the richest crimson to pure 
white, striped with crimson or scarlet. 


Zephyranthes atamasce.— Pink and white, variable. Each 5 cts.; per doz. 40 cts. 
Formosissima (Jacobean Lily).— Velvety crimson. Each10cts.; per doz. $1.00. 
Bella Donna (Bella Donna Lily). — White, flushed with rosy purple. Each 15cts.; per doz. $1.50. 


Equestre. —A beautiful free-flowering variety. Color, a bright sal- 
mon-pink, with snow-white blotch at the base of the petals. At- 
tractive for house, doing as well in pots as when outside. Each 
15 ots.; per doz. $1.50. 

Johnsoni. — One of the best for general culture. Very large crimson 
flower striped with white. Each 35 cts.; per doz. $3.50. 


Benge BESSERA ELEGANS 


Long, narrow, grass-like leaves and tender flower-stalks one foot high, carrying a loose umbel of flowers, 
each a scarlet bell marked with white lines, stamen with light blue anthers. A wonderfully free bloomer. 
Each 6 cts.; 40 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100. 


BEGONIA, Tuberous-Rooted 


These splendid varieties produce branching and at the same time tufted plants from twelve to eighteen 
inches high, covered the whole summer until frost sets in, with bright and elegant flowers, succeeding as 
well in the shade as inthe sun. Its utility for bedding cannot be overestimated. 


SINGLE VARIETIES. DOUBLE VARIETIES. 


Dark Red..each10c.; 4 for 30c.; doz. 75c.; 100 $600 Med. Jace each 20c.; 3for 50c.; doz. $1.75; 100 $13.00 
Rose......... each 10c.; 4 for 30c.; doz..75c.; 100 6.00 White ....each 20c.; 3for50c.; doz. 1.75; 100 13.00 
White ...... each 10c.; 4for30c.; doz. 75c.; 100 6.00 Rose ...... each 20c.; 3for50c.; doz. 1.75; 100 13.00 
Orange...... each 10c.; 4 for 30c.; doz. 75c.; 100 6.00 Mixed ....each1lic.; 3for 40c.; doz. 1.50; 100 12.00 
Mixed ...... each 10c.; 4 for 25c.; doz. 60c.; 100 5.00 Begonia. 


78 RAWSON’S LIST OF SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS. 


CALADIUM ESCULENTUM 


One of the most beautiful and striking of the Ornamental Foliaged 
Plants in cultivation, either for culture in large pots or tubs or for 
planting out on the lawn. 


IDGe re) WERE oscno0 sanene ssesasdaseDoDoseS S500 each, 20 cts.; doz. $2.00 
First size..... each, 15 cts.; doz. 1.50 
Second size each, 10 cts.; doz. 1.00 


Started Plants of large size bulbs ready May ist. Price, 25 cts. each; 


$2.50 per doz. CALLAS 


Spotted Calla. A splendid variety of the Calla, with deep-green 
leaves finely spotted with white, which give the plant a magni- 
ficent appearance. The flowers are pure white and produced 
very freely. As a bedding plant with Cannas, Caladiums and 
Gladiolus the effect is very striking. 

Per bulb, 15 cts.; 2for 25 cts.; doz. $1.25. 

Little Gem. The dwarf white Calla. Handsome pot plant and free 
flowering. Price of started plants, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. = na 

Black (Arum Sanctum). Its flowers are enormous, fully a foot in 

CaLADIUM. length; color, clear coal-black. Each 25 cts.; per doz. $0.50. SporreD CALLa. 


a CINNAMON VINE 


A beautiful climber, which possesses the rare quality of emitting from its flowers the delightful odor of cinnamon, and yery appropriately 
called the ‘‘ Cinnamon Vine.” Perfectly hardy, the stem dying down every autumn but growing again so rapidly in the spring as to completely 
cover any trellis or arbor very early in the season. It is propagated from roots or bulbs, and is by far the most desirable climber in cultivation. 


Price: Strong roots by mail postpaid, 5 cts. each; 6for 25 cts.; doz. 50 cts. 


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A magnificent flower of great*beauty. Usually two flower stalks of dark purplish color are sent up at the same time, each bearing a large 
umbel composed of a dozen enormous lily-like flowers of the greatest beauty and fragrance. The petals are broad and pure white, with a deep 
reddish-purple stripe through the centre. A plant which always creates a sensation when in flower. Extra large bulbs. Per bulb, 35 cts.; postage 


wa GLOXINIA BULBS exe 


Too much cannot be said about the beauty, grace and richness of color of these flowers, which stand above their beautiful foliage, making 
them a charming pot-plant. The colors are so varied that they are difficult to describe, ranging from different shades of blue, purple, scarlet, 
pink, white, marble and spotted. The bulbs should be potted in the spring, in light, sandy loam, and they will commence growing and bloom- 
8 at once. Inthe fall dry them, and store in a warm place through winter. Strong flowering bulbs, mixed colors, per bulb, 15 cts.; four for 

cents. 


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The Gladioli are universally recognized as the most attractive and handsomest of the 
Summer Flowering Bulbs, 

No matter how large or small the garden may be this family of flowers deserves to be grown 
there, comprising as it does all imaginable colors and shades from the most gorgeous and 
dazzling to the softest and most delicate. 

The bulbs are planted outside in May and June and will bloom during August and Sep- 
tember. For early blooming the bulbs can be started a month or two earlier and then 
planted out the latter part of May or first of, June. For cutting the Gladioli are invaluable, 
the flowers lasting in water a week. 


SHAKESPEARE. This variety is excellent for forcing anda great favorite with florists. 
Flowers are white, slightly suffused carmine rose, large rosy blotch. Each 10 cts.; 
doz. $1.00. 

Snow White. The flowers are elegantly formed, and are of great substance. Flower isa 
perfect paper-white, with a slight cream shade on lower half of the petal. Spikes are 
set solidly and perfectly with the flowers from bottom to top. Each 15 cts.: doz. $1.50. 

Lemoines’ Hybrid. Originated in France by Mr. Lemoines. ney are quite distinct, 
and for vivid and rich orchid-like coloring have no equal. Each 5 cts,; doz, 40 cts.; 
per 100, $3.00. 

Childsi. For large size and variety of marking they have noequal. Each 8 cts.; doz. 75cts_ 


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Z.£. Allen’s Dew Book on Bulb 


This is the most practical, inexpensive work on Bulbs and Tuberous-rooted Plants 
we have seen. It gives their history, description, methods of propagation, and complete 
directions for their successful culture in the garden, dwelling and greenhouse. 


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Hyacinth. 
This is a magnificent Yucca-like, hardy plant, producing in July and August a flower- 
stem from three to four feet high, surrounded by a grand spike of numerous pendent, bell- 
shaped, snow-white flowers. Hach 5cts.; doz. 50 cts. 


MADEIRA VINE. 


A half-hardy, tuberous-rooted climbing plant, of rapid growth, bearing copious and grace- 
ful racemes} of fragrant white flowers, very useful for screens, trellis or rockwork. 
Each, 5 cts.; doz. 40 cts.; 100 $2.00. 


MILLA BIFLORA. 


Flowers pure waxy-white, very fragrant, borne on stalks about eighteen inches high; the 
petals are very thick and firm, and flowers last well in water; 3 for 10 cts.; doz. 30 cts. 


MONTBRETIA. 


A very pretty Gladiolus-like class of bulbs, free blooming and easy of cultivation. Must be 
taken up in the fall and winter like a Gladiolus. They are in full glory a month after all 
tender plants are killed by frost. 

M. Crocosmiaeflora. Large flowers on spikes twelve to twenty-four inches long; bright 
orange, dotted purple; 3for 10 cts.; doz. 25 cts.; 100 $1.75. 


SCARBOROUGH LILY (Vallota Purpurea). 


WVallota Purpurea. This brilliant summer-flowering bulb is nearly allied to the genus 
Amaryllis, from which it differs mainly in that its leaves are evergreen, keeping in a 
growing condition all the time, and should, therefore, not be dried off during winter. 
The large, bright scarlet flowers appear from July to November, and immediately 
after blooming the bulbs should be potted. Each 25 cts.; doz. $2.50. 


: TIGRIDIAS (Tiger Flower). 


Grandifiora Alba. Its flowers are large, of a pearly white color, marked at the base of 
each division with large spots of a reddish brown or chestnut color on a yellowish 
ground, forming a fine contrast with the white petals. Each 5cts.; doz. 50 cts. 

Conchifiora. Fine yellow, spotted with crimson. Each 5cts.; doz. 30 cts.; 100 $2.50. 

Grandifilora. Very large, bright crimson, centre variegated with yellow. Each 5 cts.; 
doz. 50 cts.; 100 $3.00; 6 bulbs of each variety, 75 cts. 


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One of the best known of oursummer flowering bulbs. Easily recognized by its sweet 
fragrance and the handsome appearance of its grand white flower stalks. To secure the 
best results the bulbs should be started in hot-bed or house in February or March and 
transplanted latter part of May to the open ground. 

Excelsior Pearl. [ts uniform height and its enormous spike, crowned with numerous 
well-developed; pure-white florets, cannot fail to give satisfaction. Each 5cts.; doz. 
25 cts.; 100 $1.50. 

ariegated. Leaves bordered with white; flowers single, very large and fragrant. It 
blooms three weeks earlier than the double varieties. Each 5cts.; doz. 40 cts.; 100 $2.00. 

Tall Double. Each, 5 cts.; doz. 50 cts.; 100 $2.00. 

Albino. Early flowering—branching. The distinctive features of this single white 
tuberose are such as to make it most popular. The flower spikes are very large and 
evenly filled; flowers in July and August, throwing from two to five flower stems from a 
Single bulb, the tube and expanded sepals being of the purest waxy-white. Each 
6 cts.; doz. 40 cts.; 100 $2.00. 


AURATUM (Golden Band Lily). 


Giganteum. Giant in growth. 

The finest of the lilies ..---........ 
Martagon. Red, spotted purple 
Tigrinum. Orange-red, spotted black 
——fl. pl. Double, orange-red spots : 
Brownii. White tinged, chocolate outside 
Chalcedonicum. Intense scarlet 
Elegans. Mixed colors .--------++:: 
Superbum. Orange tipped and spotted red - 


RAWSON’S LIST OF SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS. 79 


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This is one of our most yalued hardy lilies 
for the garden both on account of the large number of enormous flowers and the 
color of the petals, which are white, dotted with dark crimson and haying a 
golden-yellow stripe down the centre of the petal, from which it derives its name. 
Price, extra size bulbs, each 25 cts.; doz. $2.50. First size, each 15 cts.; doz. $1.50. 


SPECIOSUM VARIETIES. 


Album. The handsomest white variety. Very vigorous in growth and bearing many 
pure white flowers, each petal having a greenish band down the centre. Price, 
first size, each 15 cts.; doz. $1.50; and extra size, each 25 cts.; doz. $2.50. 

Rubrum. Similar in growth to Album, but having dark red spots on each petal. 
Price, first size, each 15 cts.; doz. $1.50; extra size, each 25 cts.; doz. $2.50. ’ 

Roseum. Resembles the Rubrum, but has lighter colored spots. Price, first size, 
each 15 cts.; doz. $1.50. Extra size, each 25 cts.; doz. $2.50. 


OTHER CHOICE LILIUMS. a 
Canadense. Native lily. yellow and red flowers.........+.+++- $0.10 $1.00 
Candidum. Hardy Easter lily; pure white...........--..+.+++ 10 1.00 
Excelsum. Light buff color.............. 2c eee eee ee cee eee e eee ee serene 35 3.50 
Hansoni. Bright yellow-tinted orange, spotted maroon 75 


Creamy-white, with purple throat. 


ExXcELSIOR PEARL TUBEROSE, 


80 RAWSON’S LIST OF PLANTS FOR GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE. 


A SMALL PORTION OF OUR EXTENSIVE GREENHOUSE PLANT AND TRIAL GROUNDS AT ARLINGTON. 


PLANTS. om 


GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE 


UNDER THIS HEADING will be found a complete assortment of the most desirable plants suitable for the dwelling- 


house, conservatory and greenhouse, or for bedding out in the garden. Also a collection of Hardy Shrubs, Vines, Fruit-trees and 
Bushes, Evergreens and Deciduous Trees for ornamental purposes. We have twenty-five greenhouses and one hundred acres under 
cultivation at Arlington and Medford, and our facilities are excellent for growing and ‘handling in quantity the great variety of 
plants that we catalogue. We have endeavored to list on the following pages all those plants, both new and old, that hold a prominent 
place in horticulture. If any of our customers desire a plant not catalogued we will appreciate all inquiries and give them our 
prompt attention. 


WE WILL GUARANTEE all plants sent by express to arrive safely and in good condition. If the goods are not 


satisfactory when received by our customers, we would earnestly request them to return them at once at our expense and to notify us, 
using special care in every case to give us a list of what items are damaged, so that we can replace them without delay. If not 
notified within ten days from the receipt of goods we shall consider them to be satisfactory and our responsi- 
bility ceases. Plants not sent by express are at the risk of the purchaser. The low express rates for plants now in yogue recommend 
that method of shipping as especially desirable. 


HOW TO SEND MONEY Remittances can be made in current Bank-bills, Post-office Orders, Registered Letters, or 


by Drafts on New York and Boston. Post-office Orders are preferable to all others, as there is no possibility of loss; but when these 
cannot be obtained Registered Letters are surest to reach their destination. We would request our customers to give full shipping 
directions with every order, Orders from unknown correspondents without remittance should be accompanied by reliable references. 


WE PREFER TO SHIP ai plants by express, thereby insuring proper packing. All Roses, Palms. Ferns, and 


shrubby plants that we send out are tou large to send by mail, therefore we ship them only by express or freight, the purchaser 
paying transit. This is cheaper for the customer in the end, for the plants are of good size and properly packed. Plants such as 
Cannas, Carnations, Chrysanthemums and other steall bedding plants can be shipped by mail, postage prepaid, ayd arrive in excellent 
condition. We make no charge for packing. cases or packages. Every order will be acknowledged on receipt and goods will be 
shipped immediately unless notified otherwise. 


WE WISH TO CALL ATTENTION to our lists of Roses and Cannas, which are revised every year with great 


care, every attention being given to the selection of the varieties as to color, form, growth and adaptation to this climate. This year we 
have a more complete list of each than ever before, and we are sure that they cannot fail to give satisfaction. 


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RAWSON’S LIST OF SELECTED ROSES. 


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Hybrid Perpetuals 


Teas, Climbers 
and Mloss Roses 


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The Roses listed on the following pages are the very best that can be 
selected from their various classes. Many of the varieties we have grown 
especially for us in England, where great care is taken to have them true 
to name, and of strong and vigorous growth. During the past few years 
our Rose Trade has increased wonderfully, which in itself is evidence of 
the superior quality of the plants that we send out. We grow enormous 
quantities of the Hybrid Perpetuals, Teas, Ramblers, etc., thus enabling 
us to give our customers choice selected bushes of clean and vigorous 


oH vbrid Perpetual Roses es 


These are strong field-grown, flowering plants, and can be sent only by express or freight, and must not be compared with the small plants 
from pots that are usually sent by mail. 


They are worked low on Manettistock and will bloom first season of planting. Some of the varieties we have on their own roots, but we 
xeconimen’ the worked or budded bushes in preference, for they are much more vigorous and if care be taken in planting them they will prove 
vastly superior. 


In planting worked roses, hayethe budded part set 2 or 3 inches below thesurface of the ground, and the soil pressed firmly about the 
stem. By bringing the budded part above the surface, the plant is liable to winter kill; this is the cause of a great deal of the loss from 
worked plants. For winter protection draw the soil about 1 foot high about the plants, or even moreif convenient. Manure can be put on 
for additional protection. It need not be rotted; green will answer just as well, and covered under in the spring. 


The Boston Collection 12 Choice Hardy Roses 


The following 12 varieties are selections of the best known roses of to-day, having been thoroughly tried in this latitude’ and found all 
that the most critical grower could demand, and embrace a great variety of colors. 


Price for extra strong 2-year-old plants, 30 cts. each, $3.00 per doz., or the set of twelve for $3.00. 
ALFRED COLOMB. Rich red; very large and globular; free MRS. JOHN LANG. 


Soft pink; large, fine form; a good grower ; 


blooming and fragrant; a grand rose. 

GENERAL JACQUEMINOT. Too well known to require lengthy 
description. It still holds first place among the dark red roses 
and is one of the most satisfactory to grow. A rich crimson 
scarlet, simply a mass of bloom when at its best. 


GLOIRE LYONNAISE. Very pale lemon, 
double flower; sweet tea scent. 

LA FRANCE. Flowers large and beautiful either in bud form or 
when expanded; peach-blossom color, shaded pink and silvery 
rose. It is very free blooming, every shoot forming a beautiful 
flower and most deliciously fragrant. 

MABEL MORRISON. Unsurpassed as a white hardy rose. Color 


almost white; very 


/ almost pure white, exceedingly free bloomer, the flowers of excel- 
lent size and form. 
MME. GABRIEL LUIZET. Light silvery pink; grand flower; 


free bloomer; fragrant; hardy plant; one of the best. | 


MAGNA CHARTA. A general favorite, prized on account of its | 
strong, upright growth and bright, healthy foliage, as well as for | 
its magnificent bloom. The color is beautiful bright pink, suffused | 
with carmine. | 


-MARGARET DICKSON. White, with pale flesh centre; petals | 


very large and of great substance, magnificent form; growth very | 
vigorous. | 


abundant bloomer late in the season. 


PAUL NEYRON. The largest flowered in cultivation and one of the 
most prolific bloomers; color deep clear rose; very fresh and at- 
tractive. The plant is an exceptionally good grower, making 
straight shoots 4 to 5 feet high in one season, each shoot tipped 
with an immense flower, often 5 inches in diameter. We always 
recommend Paul Neyron when a good, hardy pink or rose-colored 
rose is desired. 

PRINCE CAMILLE DE ROHAN. One of the darkest colored 
roses ; very dark velvety crimson, changing to intense maroon. 
There is no rose in all this collection that attracts more favorable 
comment than this one. A very prolific bloomer and the blooms 
are of excellent form and size. 

ULRICH BRUNNER. Cherry crimson; large size; fine form; 
effective in the garden or for exhibition; a good forcing rose; 
semi-double ; it seems proof against mildew and rust; it flowers 
early and continuously. 


A book written es- 
pecially for the rose 
grower, giving a full description of the propagation and culture 
of the rose. Fully illustrated. Price $1.00, or given free with 
an order for plants amounting to $10.00. 


PARSONS ON THE ROSE. 


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La FRANCE. 


ERPETUAL 


HYBRID 
ROSES 


STANDARD LIST 


The following, like the Boston Collection, are strong field-grown 
plants, flowering the first year. 

We do not give a long list or deyote pages for illustration, but try to 
give in a condensed form standard, well-tried varieties, and have 
at our trial grounds a more extended list and can supply almost any 
ef the leading sorts. 
want write us for the varieties; we will appreciate the inquiry. 


Purchasers’ selection from following list: Each 30 cts.; 
doz. $3; 50 $11; 100 $20. Less than half a dozen at single 


rates. The set of 25 varieties for $6. 


AMERICAN BEAUTY. Thecolor deep brilliant pink, shaded toward 
the centre with rich carmine crimson. One of the largest, having 
the ever-blooming qualities of the Tea Rose, with the delicious odor 
of the Damask or Moss Rose. Consequently valuable for summer 
or winter blooming. 

ABEL CARRIERE. One of the darkest roses we have. 
purple crimson with a fiery red centre. 
double and finely formed. 

ANNA DE DIESBACH. Brilliant rose color, with long, pointed 
buds and large, perfectly formed blossoms; delightfully fragrant. 
A vigorous grower and persistent bloomer. One of the best in this 
class. 

BARON DE BONSTETTIN. A very strong growing rose and very 
hardy. Blooms freely and is of a dark velvety crimson color. 

BARONESS ROTHSCHILD. Very beautiful pale rose; superb 
form; splendid foliage. One of the handsomest and popular roses. 
Excellent late variety. 

One of the finest exhibition sorts. 
hardy in this climate. 

CHAS. LEFEVRE. Color a reddish crimson and 
Flower large and of perfect form, very double. 
one of the very best for the garden. 

DUKE OF CONNAUGHT. Conceded to be one of the best dark 
roses in existence. Prized on account of its handsome shade of 
velvety crimson and its profusion of large full flowers. 


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SELECTED ROSES. 


DUKE OF EDINBURGH. One of the most y*gorous growing roses 
Color a bright vermilion, extra large and full, Does not require 
hard pruning. 

DUPUY JAMAIN. A very bright cerise, large.fulland fineform. A 
beautiful variety, of easy culture and most reliable. 

EARL OF DUFFERIN. Rich velvety crimson shaded with dark 
THAT OREs very large, full and excellent form. The blooms are yery 

eavy- 

FISHER HOLMES. Exceedingly free blooming variety and very 
well known. Shaded crimson scarlet. Flowers of perfect form 
and very double. - 

GLOIRE DE MARGOTTIN. A popular variety of rambling habit, 
making an excellent pillar rose. Colorisa very dazzling red and 
very striking. 

JOHN HOPPER. A distinct variety of very easy culture. Color is 


a bright rose, the reverse of the petals being a pale lilac. Very 
large and double and a profuse bloomer. 
JULES MARGOTTIN. One of the best of our old roses. Very 


sweet scented and ofa bright cherry red color. 
fusely and one of the earliest varieties. 

LADY HELEN STEWART. A very brilliant crimson rose shaded 
with scarlet. An excellent grower and abundant bloomer. 

LOUIS VAN HOUTTE. An excellent dark crimson variety with 
shadings of maroon, of fine globular form, large and double flowers. 
Very handsome. 

MARGUERITE DE ST. ARMAND. A beautiful shade of light 
pink. Flowers are very double and full and of excellent form. 

MARCHIONESS OF LONDONDERRY. This variety is one of the 
most desirable of the white roses. The petals are an ivory white 
of great substance, shell shaped and refiexed. Flowers are of great 
size and perfectly globular in form. 

MARSHALL P. WILDER. One of the best dark red Hybrid Per- 
petuals; the flowers are large and perfect in form, on good length 
of stems, making them very desirable for cut flowers; color bright 
cherry red, changing to crimson. The plant is a strong, healthy 
grower and very prolific bloomer. 

PERLE DES BLANCHES. An excellent white variety of superb 
form. Color nearly pure white. 3 

MERVEILLE DE LYON. A beautiful white variety with centre 
slightly tinted rosy peach. A grand full cup-shaped flower of very 
large size, hardy and a profuse bloomer. 

MADAME VICTOR VERDIER. Still one of the best of the older 
varieties. Color clear light crimson. Of;beautiful form and an 
excellent grower. 

MRS. R. G. SHARMAN CRAWFORD. One of the finest roses 
for all purposes. Color is aclear rosy pink, the outer petals shaded 
with pale flesh color. Of imbricated form and is a very abundant 
bloomer. 

MONSIEUR BONCENNE. 
blackish crimson. 


Blooms very pro- 


Another popular old rose of a velvety 

Color similar to Baron de Bonstettin. 

PRINCE ARTHUR. An excellent variety for the garden and for 
show purposes. Considered by many to be the best of its color, 
which is a brilliant, rich, deep crimson, large and double. 


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This class of Roses has become immensely popular the last few years 
and deservedly so, on account of their early and late blooming and 
their fragrance. 

Very valuable for pot culture and for massing in the garden. Often 
grown for exhibition purposes. They are hardy in this climate with 
careful protection. 

The varieties listed below are selected as being the most suitable for 
this elimate. 

They are all pot grown and will be ready for delivery April 1, 1901. 


PRICE. Strong Selected Plants each 35 cts.; $3.50 doz. 
Set of 8 varieties $2.50. 


AUGUSTINE GUINOISSEAU. White, very lightly tinted with pale 
rose. Resembles La France in habit and form of the flower. A very 
valuable variety for cutting and for garden decoration. Requires 
very little pruning. 


CAPT. CHRISTY. A very well known hardy Tea Rose. Color isa 
delicate fleshy white, the centre being darker, making an exceed- 
ingly handsome effect. The flowers are large and full and are 
borne quite profusely. Foliage is very bright. An excellent 
variety for early and late flowering. 


CAROLINE TESTOUT. Very popular either as a show or a garden 
variety. It is a beautiful light salmon pink and one of the hand- 
somest summer everblowing roses. Flowers are large and globu- 
lar in shape and quite fragrant. 


KAISERIW AUGUSTA VICTORIA. A great favorite with florists 
ou account of its profuse blooming and beauty of ‘the flowers. 
Color is a delicate cream, slightly shaded lemon and deeper in the 
centre. Blooms are large and beautifully formed. Unsurpassed 
for summer bedding, as it is a strong, healthy grower with bright, 
clean foliage. Very fragrant. 


MADAME ABEL CHATENAY. Arose of recent introduction and 
very popular with many growers. The flowers are of excellent size 
and yery full and double. Color isadeep carmine rose shaded 
with salmon. The buds are long and pointed. A profuse bloomer 
and excellent for pot culture. Used mostly for decorative 
purposes. 


PAPA GONTIER. The best dark red Hybrid Tea Rose. The 
crimson flowers are borne very profusely and continue to bloom 
till late in the season. Buds arelongand pointed. A very fragrant 
variety and is specially adapted to pot culture. 


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for bedding and 
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growing in pots 
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crimson, and 
both buds and 
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and constant 
bloomer; moder- 
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red, passing at 
base to fine, vio- 
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richly shaded. 
Flowers large, 
full and regular, 
with thick, 
leathery petals 
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scent. Makes 
beautiful buds, 
and is recom- 
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open ground and 
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Everblooming Tea Roses 


This class is quite distinct from any other and may be easily recog- 
nized by the beautiful foliage and the delightful fragrance of the 
flowers. The shades of yellow so desirable in roses will be found in 
this class more than any other. They areall very fragrant and include 
many varieties grown by florists. Suitable for pot culture and culti- 


- vation in the house. Not hardy in this climate, but if planted outdoors 


should be in a well sheltered place. The varieties listed below are the 
best of this class forall purposes. They areall pot grown and will be 
ready for delivery April 1, 1901. 


PRICE. Strong Selected Plants, each 35 cts.; doz. $3.50. 
Set of 8 varieties $2.50. 
BRIDESMAID. A beautiful rose of American origin, a sport from 


Catherine Mermet. An excellent and profitable rose for florists. 
Color is a deep brilliant pink, constant in color under all condi- 
tions. Flowers are large and globular in shape. 


CATHERINE MERMET. One of the oldest of this class and still 
one of the best for exhibition purposes. The buds are very large 
and globular, the petals being recurved and showing to advantage 
the lovely bright pink of the centre, shading into light creamy 
pink, reminding one of La France inits silvery shading. A yery 
strong grower and profuse bloomer. 


ETOILE DE LYON. Without doubt the best yellow everblooming 
yet introduced. Coloris abright sulphur yellow, of excellent form. 
One of the freest blooming varieties of this class. Quite fragrant 
and an excellent grower. 

FRANCOIS DUSREUIL. A fine crimson Tea with dark velvet 
shading. Buds are large, long and pointed. Flowers are fine 
shaped and of excellent size. A strong grower, very free blooming 
and continuous. 


MAMAN COCHET. A light pink shaded with salmon yellow, the 
outer petals being splashed with bright rose. Large, full and very 
double, the buds being excellent in shape. A strong grower, bear- 
ing the flowers in greatest profusion. A superb variety for exhibi- 
tion and garden decoration. 


MARIE VAN HOUTTE. A charming variety of a light canary 
yellow color withadeeper centre. The border of the petals is 
tipped with bright rose. Flowers are large, full and of fine form 
A freeand continuous bloomer and one of the hardiest of this class 


PERLE DES JARDINS. One of the most satisfactory roses fo: 
indoor culture. Color a deep straw yellow, sometimes a deep 
canary yellow. Flowers are extra large and double, of globula: 
form and good substance. Very fragrant and profuse in blooming 
An excellent autumn variety. 


THE BRIDE. A charming rose and one of the best of its color, which 
is a pure white, large, full and almost perfect in form. Of excellent 
habit and most abundant bloomer. Altogether a first class rose 
being a white sport from Catherine Mermet. Grown largely by 
florists for cutting and decoration. ‘ 


84 RAWSON’S LIST OF SELECTED ROSES. 


RAMBLER ROSES 


y ] Se 
ST 
“4 > => Crimson Rambler. Without exception the Crimson Rambler is the most popular 


_of our climbing roses and deservedly so on account of its 
enormously profuse blooming and its vigorous growth. It is perfectly hardy in this 


climate. Will produce shoots the first year 8 to 10 feet long if well established. The flowers 
are double and of a bright crimson, contrasting finely with the bright green foliage. They 
are borne in large clusters and will continue in bloom till late in the season, each cluster 


being a bouquet in itself. 

Extra strong 2-year-old field-grown plants, each 50 cts.; doz. $5.00; extxa selected 
3 or 4-year-old plants 75 cts. to $1.50 each. We have pot-grown plants in bloom at 
Easter time, price $1.50 to $5.00 each. 


Yellow Rambler. Of similar habit to the Crimson Rambler. Flowers are very 


_ double, of a decided yellow and very sweetly scented, in which 
respect they are sometimes more desirable than the other Rambler. The flowers are borne 
in immense clusters, there often being as many as 150 blooms in acluster. Very hardy, 


standing our severest winters. 
Extra strong 2-year-old field-grown plants, each 40 cts.; doz. $4.00 ; extra selected 
3 or 4-year-old field-grown plants 75 cts. to $1.00 each. 


7 R les the Yell i i i 
White Rambler. Beuemb es the Yellow Rambler, excepting color, which is a pure 


Extra strong 2-year-old plants, each 40 cts.; doz. $4.00. 


. Like the white, this resembles the yellow excepting as to color. 
Pink Rambler. Extra strong 2-year-old plants, an 40 cts.; doz. $4.00. 


e% Other ‘Hardy Climbing Roses’ 


Baltimore Belle. Blush, flowers in clusters. Queen of the Prairie. Rosy red, very strong grower. 

Gem of the Prairie. Rosy red, often blotched white. | Harrison Yellow. Golden yellow, semi-double, very attractive : 
Mad. Plantier. Pure white, very free bloomer. Persian Yellow. The finest hardy yellow rose grown. 

Setigera. The bramble leayed rose, small pink flower and handsome | Dawson. Brilliant rosy pink in large clusters. 


foliage in autumn. Price each 40 cts.; doz. $3.50. 


RAMBLER ROSE. 


e e : These are sometimes called Pillar Roses. They are not hardy 

in this climate, are excellent for covering the walls of green- 

en Cl 1 ng SECS houses, giving a very handsome effect. They are all of 
vigorous habit in growth. 


Gloire de Dijon. This handsome climbing tea rose is very large {| Marechal Niel. A grand rose, bright rich golden-yellow in color, 


and double, color buff with orange centre. Will keep in flower for extra large, full and fineform. Without exception the yery finest 
along time and is very sweet scented. Can be used as a bush rose | yellow rose in cultivation. Price each 40 cts. ; doz. $4 00 

as well as a climber. Price each 40 cts.; doz. $4.00. Extra strong | Paul’s Carmine Pillar. Single, bright, rosy carmine, free bloomer, 
plants $1.00 to $1.50 each. flowers produced all up the stems. Are especially good for piliars, 


arches, ete. Price each 40 cts.; doz. $4.00. 


ze MOSS ROSES x 


Blanche Moreau. Pure white, large and full, perfect fourm. Flowers Glory of Mosses. Pale rose; large, full and fine bloomer. One of 
in clusters, perpetual blooming. | the finest mosses. _ a ; 
Crested. Pale pink, very double, the edges of petals paler than the Perpetual Moss. White, blooming in clusters continually. 
rest. Salet Moss. Light rose, blush edges, very free bloomer 
Price each 30 cts.; doz. $3.00. 
These are excellent for planting inshrubberies, as they make large bushes, and the 
ROSA A (Japan OSC). brilliant scarlet fruit pods produced after flowering are very handsome and attrac- 


tive. Flowers are very fragrant and bloom nearly all summer. 


Alba. Single, pure white flowers, large, and very sweet. . 

Rubra. Similar to the Alba in habit. Color, deep rose, shaded violet. 

Blanc Double -de Coubert. Purest paper white, blooming in clusters of from 5 to 10 flowers; 
double, very sweet. Astrong, rampant grower having the true Rugosa foliage. Flower nearly 
5 inches in diameter, produced freely and lasting well; perfectly hardy. Its strong, healthy 
growth, fine, glossy foliage and very free, almost perpetual flowering habit, make it one of 


the finest roses for cemetery planting. ? 4 
Mad. Georges Eruant. A cross between Rosa Rugosa Alba and the Tea Rose Sombreuil. It 
inherits the hardy, strong growing qualities of the Rugosas and the free flowering, sweet 


scented qualities of the Tea. Blooms in clusters of large, semi-double pure white flowers. 
Fine for cemetery planting. 


Price for above, each 30 cts.; doz. $3.00; 100 $20.00. 


MISCELLANEOUS ROSES. 


ROSA WICHURIANA, There is nothing more handsome for covering rockeries, mounds 
or embankments; especially valuable for cemetery plantings. It readily adapts itself to any 
soil, and will do well under any conditions. 


MANDA’S TRIUMPH. Double pure white flowers, very sweet scented. 
PINK ROAMER. Single flowers of a bright rich pink and fragrant. 
SOUTH ORANGE PERFECTION. Double, blush pink changing to white. 
UNIVERSAL FAVORITE. Double, of a bright rose color. Very vigorous. 


TRUE ENGLISH SWEET BRIAR. Valuable for the refreshing fragrance of its 
leaves. It is perfectly hardy, and once it is planted little, if any, care is necessary. It does well 
either in sun or shade. Price each 35 cts.; doz. $3.50; 100 $20.00. 


CABBAGE ROSE. A great favorite in old gardens. One of the oldest roses, color rosy 
pink, very fragrant. Each 30 cts.; doz. $3.00. 


Price for above: 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. Set of 4 varieties for $1.25. 


Moss Rospg, 


RAWSON’S LIST OF SELECTED CANNAS. . 85 


Yan” any an’ a 


+ CANNAS 


A COMPLETE LIST OF 
THE CHOICEST VARIETIES 
| IN CULTIVATION 


DDI PDIPI PIP I PIPPI GPIPIGPIIPISPIGY 


At our greenhouses and trial grounds in Arlington we grow annually 
thousands of Canna bulbs of all the very best varieties. Thus we are 
able to select the very choicest sorts from our own experience and obser= 
vation. A perusal of the following lists will bear out our claim, that we | 
catalogue as fine a collection of Cannas as any house in the country. The 


following are selected as superior to all other varieties as regards size, 


eolor, foliage and vigor of growth. 


FLORENCE VAUGHAN. 


The Cream of the Recent Introductions 


While there are many new varieties of Cannas introduced this year, we have selected six from the list which we offer below. 
They are all of special merit and prize winners and will prove to be valuable acquisitions to this grand bedding plant. 


Queen of the Giant ; 


P ennsyl vania. Orchid Flowering Cannas. 


A grand new Canna having at once the most desirable qualities of both the Orchid and French. Color is a deep rich scarlet. Flowers are 
porne a ence profusion on long spikes and are of enormous size. Foliage is very abundant, large and deep greenin color. Grows to a height 
of about six feet. 


Price: Strong, selected, started plants ready in April. 50 cts. each. 


Five other New Cannas of Special Merit. 


'SUTTERCUP. A very yaluable acquisition haying bright yellow | MRS. GEO. A. STROHLEIN. Bright red flowers borne on enor- 


flowers on spikes thrown well above thefoliage. Foliage is a bright mous trusses. Foliage is a bronze purple, making it an entirely dis- 
green. Grows to a height of about 3feet. Unsurpassed as a yellow tinct variety. Height about 5 feet; altogether a grand variety for 
bedding canna. : bedding. 

MES. KATE GREY. By far the largest canna yet introduced both | MRS. WM. F. DREER. Color a rich, pure yellow spotted red. 
as regards height, expanse of foliage and size of flower trusses. It Flowers enormous and foliage massive; 44% feet high. A great 
is 8 magnificent canna with leaves ofa bright glossy green, enor- improvement over Florence Vaughan. 
mous in size, and large trusses of flowers of a rich shade of orange- | WILHELM BOFFINGER. Flowers extra large, of a rich scarlet 
scarlet overlaid with gold and measuring 6 to 7 inches apart. A overlaid orange scarlet, being both attractive and distinct. Foliage 
most desirable canna where both foliage and color is desired. green. Height 3 to 3% feet. 


Price of the above 5 varieties: Started plants ready in April, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz., or set of 5 varieties for $1.25. 


The Arlington Dozen. 


The twelve varieties listed below have been selected by us at our trial grounds at Arlington as being the very choicest and most desirable 
of the standard varieties for bedding. They are all of nearly uniform height and of wide range of color, making a very striking and effective 
display. A bed of these varieties cannot fail to give satisfaction. 

We offer any of the following varieties in started plants ready in April for 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. Price for the set, $1.50. Purchaser 
paying transit. A 

e BEAUTE POITEVINE. Ofa bright. rich crimson color, with erect , PRESIDENT CLEVELAND. Exceptionally free bloomer. The 


flower spikes, growing about the same height as Charles Hender- color is a rich vermilion red, and when seen ina bed makes a very 
son, and is an ideal canna for bedding. It comes into bloom very striking appearance. Very strong grower, although a dwarf in 
early, and blooms continuously. habit. It is without doubt the best canna at the present time. 

CHARLES HENDERSON. A fine crimson color that has become | PRESIDENT MEYER. A new variety of excellent habit, growing N 
very popular; rarely exceeds 3% feet in height, which makes it a to a height of 4 feet. The immense trusses of flowers are of a beau- 
desirable Companion to such varieties as Florence Vaughan and tiful cherry carmine. The foliage is very broad and of a bronzy 
Madame Crozy. 3 color. 

FLORENCE VAUGHAN. In color it is of a bright rich golden- | QUEEN CHARLOTTE. Considered by many the finest of all the 
yellow, spotted with bright red; the foliage is of a rich green color; gilt-edged varieties. The plant attains a height of about 3feet, and 
the plants rarely exceed 3feet in height. Undoubtedly surpasses is furnished with a heavy, bluish-green foliage; the enormous 
any variety of like color yet introduced. The flower trusses are flower-spikes towering grandly above the foliage bear a beautiful 
unusually large and full and present a striking contrast when bouquet of large flowers of perfect form, with petals of a rich sc¢ar- 

" massed with other varieties. let crimson, broadly banded with bright canary yellow. 
: MADAME CROZY. Flowers of a dazzling crimson scarlet, bordered | SAM TRELEASE. The finest scarlet canna in our collection. The 
: with golden yellow; a marvellous and rich combination of colors. flowers are almost circular in shape on account of the overlapping 
The foliage is of arich, cheerful green, and very massive. One of of the broad petals. The intense scarlet is finely contrasted with 
’ the best known and popular cannas. The flower trusses are loaded the golden-yellow at the base of each petal. Grows to a height of 
with flowers of good size. Seldom grows over 4 feet in height. 3 feet and is very free flowering. ‘ 
MLLE. BERAT. An exquisite shade of pink and very effective | SECRETAIRE CHABANNE. The finest salmon-colored canna in 
when massed with reds and yellows. Foliage is a bright green. existence: A yery fine shade of salmon, and will contrast beauti- 
} Grows vigorously, not over 3% feet. fully when massed with red and yellow varieties. Foliagea bright 

PRESIDENT McKINLEY. Brilliant crimson with bright scarlet green and height about 4 feet. : Q 
shadings, large truss, compact, of good shape, standing well above | TARRYTOWN. 31, feet. Brilliant cherry red flower, spikes standing 
the foliage, which is a deep green, with marked chocolate margins. well above the foliage, a strong, vigorous grower, producing very 
One of the earliest bloomers, coming in flower when about 18 inches freely and of good substance, and withstands the wind and rain 


high. One of the best of all the crimson varieties to date. better than any other variety. 


86 RAWSON’S LIST 


CANNAS — Continued 


OF 


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ee, AN PHILADELPHIA. 
7 —— 


Standard List of 
Well Tried Varieties 


Under this heading are included the varieties which haye stood the | 


test of many years and may well be classed as Standard Sorts. 

We haye in stock large quantities of these varieties, thus enabling 
us to offer them at the following low prices. Started plants ready for 
delivery in April. 

Any of the varieties listed below 10 cts. each; 
$1 doz.; $8 per 100. 


ALPHONSE BOUVIER. It is a remarkably luxuriant grower, in 
rich ground attaining a height of 6to7 feet. In color itis of a rich, 
brillant crimson, almost approaching scarlet when it first opens, 
changing to a deep, dazzling crimson as the flowers fully develop. 


ALSACE. 


duced. 
creamy- white. 


PRICE. 


The nearest approach to a pure white canna yet intro- 
It. is a light sulphur-yellow at first, changing to a rich 
Flowers are individually not as large as some of 


== PIERSON’S PREMIER. 


the other varieties, but they are very profuse and bloom continually | 


through the season. 
CHICAGO. Itis an exceedingly free bloomer, anda strong grower, 


flowers very Jarge and flat; petals broad and five in number; color | 


orange scarlet, producing a handsome effect. Foliage is a bright 


green. 

COMTE DE BOUCHAUD. A well known variety similarin color 
to Florence Vaughan, being yellow-spotted red. Grows toa height 
of 41, feet. The foliage isa bright green and well expanded. 


DEFENDER. A handsome canna, quite distinct. 
golden-yellow, thickly striped, mottled and veined with brilliant 
scarlet, making a very effective appearance. Foliage is green. 
Grows vigorously to a height of 4% feet. 


DEPUTE RAVARIN. One of the best tall growing varieties, often 
reaching a height of 6 feet. Resembles Alphonse Bouvier as to 
color, being only atrifle lighter shade. The trusses are of a very 
large size, blooms quite profusely. 


DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH. One of the most desirable cannas 

on account of its rich dark crimson flowers, which are borne in 

~ great profusion. Avery strong and robust variety growing 4%, to 
5 feet in height. 


EGANDALE. A most excellent variety, with bronzy foliage and soft 
currant-red flowers which are thrown well above the foliage; can 
be classed as the best dwarf growing bronze foliage canna now in 
existence. Very valuable for bedding. Grows to a height of 4 feet. 


Ground color is | 


7 ROBERT CHRISTIE. 


SELECTED CANNAS. 


X 


F. NEUVESSEL This is a most excellent variety. Flowers are 
orange scarlet dotted with crimson and showing pink when of 
Bee. fone foliage is bronze colored. Grows vigorously to a height 

et. 


FURST BISMARCK. Intense rich crimson flowers of large size; 
the petals, which are shell-like and very broad, are of great 
substance, forming a large round flower. The flower trusses are 
CREE TABBY large and well formed. Altogether a very striking 

ye 


GOLDEN SCEPTRE. A recent introduction of a very robust and 
vigorous growth, reaching a height of 5 feet. Flower trusses 
are large and filled with bright golden-yellow flowers haying a 
slight tinge of scarlet near the base of the petal. Foliage is a 
bright green. 


ROSEMAWR. The best pink canna yet introduced. It is of a hand- 
some shade of soft rosy pink, slightly tinted with a deeper rose. 
BLOWETS AECOr a pood Size, borne on very large trusses. The color 
will not fade in the sunshine, as some of ieti 
Grows to a height of 3 feet. , roa iy eae Gace 

u L It is exceedingly brilliant, a bright, glowing 

crimson, very rich and velyety. A very free bloomer and desirable 

in every respect. Foliage is bright green and of good size. Height 


3% feet. 

E Is one of the dwarfest growing varieties 
of all the cannas; is very compact in color, similar to Queen 
Charlotte, with a narrow gilt-edged border. 

E c One of the most profuse blooming varieties. 
Color is an orange scarlet. Flowers are borne on an immense 
truss well above the foliage, which is a handsome green. A very 
early variety. Grows to about 4 feet. 

SOUVENIR D’ANTOINE CROZY. Richest gilt-edged variety yet 
introduced. Flowers large, of a most brilliant red broadly banded 

_. yellow. Of very dwarf habit, seldom exceeding 3 feet. 

SOUVENIR DE MME. LEONIE VIENNOT. Foliage is dark 
green, contrasting finely with the rich carmine flowers, which are 
edged bright yellow. Height 4 feet. 

SOUVENIR DE ROBERT OWEN. A vyery pleasing shade of 
bright orange red overlaid with salmon, making a handsome c lor. 
Height is about 5 feet. 

J. D. EISELE. A brilliant vermilion scarlet, overlaid with orange. 
Flowers are very large with broad, well rounded petals and are 
‘borne on heayy trusses raised above the foliage. 

BRONZE SEEDLING. An excellent dark foliage variety. 
are of good size and currant redincolor. Height 3% feet. 


Flowers 


SUPERB DARK INDIAN CANNA 


BLACK BEAUTY. A recent introduction of exceptional merit. By 
far the finest Indian canna where foliage effect alone is wanted. 
Color of leaves is a very rich bronzy purple shaded with black, the 
margin of leaf haying a peculiar wavy outline. 


Selected Started Plants in April, 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 


Orchid-Flowering Cannas 


This magnificent class of Flowering Cannas has increased greatly 
in public estimation the past few years. Their vigorous and 
robust growth and immense size of the flowers recommend them 
to alladmirers of Cannas. They often attain a height of 8 feet and 
their magnificent display of large flowers makes them indispen- 
sableto the garden. We list below five of the best varieties and 
offer them as follows : 


Price of any of the five 10 cts. each; $1 doz.; §8 100. 


APHRODITE. A distinct and new variety of this class. .Flowers 
are very large with broad, well rounded petals, the upper petals 
being salmon, edged and feathered light yellow, and lower petals 
light salmon with paler shadings. Height 6to8feet. Foliage isa 
very deep green. ‘ 


ALLEMANIA. Exceedingly large flowers, often measuring 644 inches 
across, the upper salmon with broad border and markings of 
golden-yellow, lower petals dark salmon marked with yellow in 
centre. Foliage is a very dark green. 


AUSTRIA Oneof the grandest cannas grown. Flowers are a pure 
canary-yellow with but afew traces of small reddish brown spots 
in the centre of the two inside petals. Foliage bright green and 
grows 6 feet or over. 


BURBANK. Flowers are of gigantic size, the three upper petals 
spreading fully 7 inches. Rich canary-yellow with a few carmine 
spots in throat. Foliage very massive. Often attains a height of 
over 6 feet. 

ITALIA. A counterpart of Austria in every way except in the color 
of its flowers, which aré a bright orange scarlet, with a yery broad” 
golden-yellow border. The flowers are set well above the foliage 
on stems about 16 inches long. Foliage is very large and heayy. 


RAWSON’S LIST OF SELECTED PLANTS. 


87 


General List of Selected Plants 


_ ke 
Lurida Variegata. An excel- 
SAWVITZE. A recent introduction of very dwarf compact growth, |: lent decorative plant of strong 


making an excellent pot plant. The leaves are large and deep 
green, margined witha broad white stripe. Oneof the handsomest 
plants for vase and window decoration. 


SOUVENIR DE BONNE. In many respects similar to Savitzi. A 
stronger grower, however, and preferred by many for vases and 
house culture. The white margin to the leaf is not so wide as 
Savitzi but nevertheless it is very distinct. No variegated plant 
introduced in recent years has pleased us so much as this Silver 
Leaf Abutilon. 


Boule de Neige. 
purposes. 
Eclipse. A splendid variegated variety, especially suited for baskets 
and vases; foliage marbled green and yellow, flowers of fair size, 

sepals scarlet, petals orange buff. 


Splendens. A very bright scarlet flower and profuse bloomer. 
Price ofabove varieties, each 10 cts.; doz. $1. 


ACALYPHA SANDERII 


An exceedingly curious and interesting novelty, awarded prizes 
and medals wherever exhibited. Leaves are dark green and from the 
axil of each of which springa long drooping spike of glowing crimson 
scarlet flowers nearly an inch in diameter, and from 18 to 24 inches long; 
velvety in texture, continuous bloomer. Small plants each 15 cts.; 
doz. $1.50. Large plants each 75 cts. to $1.00. 


ACHYRANTHUS 


Indispensable for bedding purposes either for mass effect or for 
ribbon work, their brilliant tinted leaves presenting a fine effect 
when massed with other bedding plants. We have the deep red and the 
green with yellow veined yarieties. Price each 10cts.; doz. $1.00; 100 $6.00. 


ACACIA, ARMATA 


F An excellent house plant, bright canary- 
yellow; flowers produced in March and 
April; easily grown. Each $1.00. 


AGERATUM 


Fine summer-flowering plants and very 
useful for cut flowers, also for borders and 
for planting in beds of xssorted summer- 
blooming plants. 

Princess Pauline. Very dwarf and com- 
pact, quite distinct from @ther varieties 
asit has the twocolors combined in the é 


one flower, the body of flower being white 
while the stamens are of a light sky blue. 


Flowers pure white. The best white variety for all 


= MO 
ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. 


Cope’s Gem. Deep porcelain 
blue, dwarf-growing. 

White Cap. Pure white, 
fine contrast to above. 


very 


Any of the above, each 10¢c.; 
doz. $1; 100 $4. 


Allamanda 
W illiamsii 
An entirely distinct form, dwarf 
habit, compact shape, with large 
trusses of rich golden-yellow 
flowers at the tip of every branch, 
very fragrant. It continues to 
bloom the entire summer, and 


with proper management in the 
winter, strong plants. Each 25cts.; 


SSS“ 


ALLAMANDA WILLIAMSII. doz. $2.50. 


growth, foliage green striped 
and white; will’Succeed in any 
living room. Each 50 to 75 cts. 


ALTERNANTHERA 


Beautiful dwarf plants of com- 
pact habit, growing about 6in- 
ches high, and admirably adap- 
ted for edgings to flower-beds or 
ribbon lines, their beautifully 
variegated foliage of crimson, 
purple, yellow, pink and green 
forming rich masses of color, 
always attractive and highly or- 
namental. 

Dwarf Yellow. 
— Rosy Crimson. 
10c. each; $1 doz.; $6 100. 


ASPIDISTRA LURIDA VARIEGATA, 


ALYSSUM SWEET 


Dwarf, or Little Gem. Of 
very compact growth, flowers 
pure white and quite fragrant. 
Invaluable as an edging plant. 
10 cts. each; $1 doz.; $6 100. 


Araucaria 


Norfolk Island Pine. Vari- 
Ous names have been suggested 
for this grand plant to prop- 
erly convey to the mind the 
appearance of it. Some have 
called it the “Christmas Tree 
Palm” from its resemblance 
to a Christmas tree; others 
have calledit the “ Star Palm,” 
because the leaves are ar- 
ranged to form a perfect star, 
but no descriptive name can 
give any adequate idea of its 
beauty. It has deep green, 

feathery foliage, arranged in whorls, rising one above the other at 
regular distances; its symmetry of form, grace and beauty of foliage 
are unequalled in the vegetable kingdom. It is easily grown in the 
house and is highly ornamental. 

Excelsa. The most popular variety of Araucaria. Foliage is a bright 

green. It seems to be hardier than the Glauca aud Compacta 
varieties and therefore more desirable for a house plant. 


ABUTILON, SOUVENIR DE BONNE. 


Price: 4-in. pots 10 in. high, $1.00; 5-in. pots 15 in. high, 
$1.50; 6-in. pots, 18 in. high, $2.00. Specimen Plants, 
$3.00 to $5.00 each. 


ASTER PLANTS 


There is no class of plants more valuable for all purposes as a gar- 
den flower, or gives such a variety of color as the aster. It is unsur- 
passed for cutting and for bedding and will be in bloom a large part of 
the summer. We make a specialty and can furnish them of our own 
growing in any quantity. 

Price of the following varieties : Pot-grown Plants, 50 cts. doz. ; 

$3.50 per 100. 

Grown in Boxes, 30 cts. doz.; $ 
GIANT COMET. Rose, white, li 
mixed. 
DAYBREAK. Shell pink. 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET. 
crimson and mixed. 
SEMPLE’S BRANCHING. 
son and mixed. : 
TRUEFAUT’S. White, blood red, pink, scarlet, light blue, purple 
and mixed. 
VICTORIA. 
and mixed. 


ARDISIA CRENULATA 


A very ornamental plant with dark evergreen foliage, producing 
clusters of brilliant red berries. A fine house plant in winter. Plants 
25 cts, and 50 cts. each. 


AMARYLLIS. 


2.25 per 100. 
ght blue, dark blue, crimson and 


White, light blue, purple, pink, 


White, pink, light blue, purple, crim- 


White, peach blossom, crimson, purple, violet, scarlet 


See page 77. 


88 RAWSON’S. LIST OF SELECTED PLANTS. 


adapted for pot plants and vases. 


silvery rose edged bronze. 


curious variety. 


and edge of soft green. 


BEGONIA ES 
SEMPERFLORENS Ay LS 
GIGANTEA Srrhy re iS 
ROSEA. ya 


Rah 


ASPARAGUS 


SPRENGERI. A beautiful new variety 
of this graceful class of plants, es- 
pecially useful to grow as a pot plant 
for house decoration or for planting in 
hanging baskets, where it makes a 
graceful drooping plant with branches 
or fronds 4 to 5 feet in length, of a rich 
shade of green. A useful plant for cut- 
ting for decorating, as it retains its 
freshness for weeks after being cut. It 
is easily managed and will grow in al- 
most any position. 25 cts. each; doz., 
$2.50. Larger plants 50 cts. to $1.00. 

PLUMOSUS NANUS. One of the hand- 
somest of our foliage plants. The 
leaves are a bright green, are gracefully 
arched, and areas finely woven as the 
finest silken mesh; their lasting quali- 
ties, when cut, are remarkable. Strong 
plants, 25 cts. each ; doz. $2.50. 


BOUVARDIAS 


One of the most satisfactory winter blooming plants for the window garden or con- 
servatory. 

They are shrubby plants bearing their great quantity of pink, white, scarlet and crimson 
flowers in corymbs during the fall and winter. 


Price: Selected plants, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 


CHINESE AZALEAS 


Beautiful plants for window or conservatory decoration. Few plants reward the cultivator 
more liberally with bloom than these. The plants we offer are fine, shapely specimens, with 
well-formed heads, of the best and most distinct kinds, and even when not in flower are fine 
decorative plants. Our collection comprises the cream of the best Continental establishments ; 
all the sizes offered will flower freely in proper season. These plants are in bloom and offered 
for sale from Christmas to Easter. The following varieties we have selected out of the great 
number that we import as being the most satisfactory for the amateur. 

DEUTSCHE PERLE. A pure waxy white, very double and excellent for forcing. 

EMPEREUR DE BREZIL. A very handsome double pink edged white. 

MME. VAN DER CRUYSSEN. Bright rosy red. Semi double anda grand flower. One of 
the most fragrant. 

BERNARD ANDREAS ALBA. Extra fine double white of great substance, late bloomer. 

SIMON MARDWER. A very intense rose shade and large double flower. 


VERVAENEANA. A great favorite with the florists on account of its large handsome flowers, 
which are double rose and edged white. Foliage is a very brilliant green. 


PRICE. Ist size $1.50 each; $15.00 doz. PRICE. 3d size 75 cts. each; $7.50 doz. 
66 2d size $1.00 each: $10.00 doz. Specimen plants $2.00 to $5.00. 


ASPARAGUS 
SPRENGERI. 


COUNTESS LOUISE ERDODY. 


.“ BEGONIAS:’. 


FLOWERING VARIETIES. 


For amateur cultivation we know of no class of plants better adapted than Be- 
gonias. They are in bloom continually during the year and whethar they are used for 
house decoration or for bedding they are unsurpassed for profusion of flowers. 
GLOIRE DE LORRAIWE. One of the grandest novelties of recent years. A con- 

tinuous bloomer, autumn, winter and spring. Flowers area beautiful pink and 
are borne in great pendent panicles lasting for many weeks. 

PRICE. Extra size 75 cts.; Ist size 50 cts.; 2d size 25 cts. 

OTHER NAMED SORTS including Vernon, Otto Hacker, Semperflorens, Gigantea, 
Argentea Guttata and many others we offer as follows: 
Small plants 15 cts. each, $1.50 doz. 


REX, OR FANCY LEAF VARIETIES. 


These are very desirable on account of their handsome foliage and are well 

The varieties listed below are selected as the hand- 

somest and most striking in our collection. 

LOUISE CLOSSON. Without doubt the most magnificent of allthe Rex. Centre 
of leaf is adeep reddish bronze, very brilliant and encircled by a broad band of 


Large plants 25 cts. each, $2.50 doz. 


The leaf has a metallic lustre, dark silvery in 
the centre, shading into coppery rose toward the margin, which is broadly and 
evenly edged with the same hue, but darker and more brilliant. An exceedingly 


QUEEN OF HANOVER. Leaf is of soft, velvety texture covered with red, centre 


In addition to these we haye other 
choice named sorts including all the very 
best kinds. 


Price. Small plants, 15 cts. each; doz. 
$1.50. Large plants, 25 cts. each; 
doz. $2.50. 


BEGONIA, TUBEROUS ROOTED. 
See page (77). 


BANANAS. 


They make grand decorative plants 
grown in large pots, kegs or pots of rich soil ; 
they are also particularly valuable for open 
ground culture in the centre of beds of foliage 
plants. Moist situations, ete., grow 6 to 
7 feet high in a season, with leaves 5 to 6 feet 
in length. In planting dig a good sized hole 
18 inches or more deep; fill with rich soil and 
plenty of well-decayed manure; set the 
plants in this, and keep well watered during 
the summer, and they will make an astonish- 
ing growth. Just before frost cut all the 
leaves off (but do not cut the stalk), dig them 
up and place the roots in a box of earth and 
keep quite dry (to prevent growth), and they 
will winter as easily as a canna or dahlia. 
Strong plants 50 cts each. 


BOUGAINVILLEA. 


GLABRA SANDERIANA. It is easily 
grown and thrives well in any ordinary 
greenhouse or conservatory, where it is a 
mass Of blooms for 6 or 7 months of the 
year.. Even plants in small pots are laden 
with its dd%zling, rosy crimson flowers. 
Each, 30 cts, 


CHINESE 
AZALEA, 


RAWSON’S LIST OF SELECT CARNATIONS. 89 


Carnations ve 


but equally adapted 


Selected for Summer Blooming, 


for Winter Blooming. “WN hs “hy 


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Carnations are the delight of every one who has an eye for beauty in 
flowers, being unequalled for brilliancy, richness and diversity of colors, of 
refreshing fragrance, and unapproached for daintiness and beauty of outline. 


The Cream of the Newer Varieties. 


4 We list below five of the choicest varieties of recent introductions. They are superb 
in every way and may well be claimed to stand at the head of their respective colors. Each 
one has been tested and found good and a brilliant future is predicted for them all. Realiz- 
ing that the lower the price the greater the distribution among our patrons, we make the 


following low offer. Price for the set, $1.00. 


GOLDEN BEAUTY. A superb new yellow carnation. A clear lemon yellow slightly 
tipped with pink at edges of petals. Very strong stems, producing flowers 3 to 344 inches 
in diameter with high, full centres. Strong calyxtube, seldom bursting. Promises to be 
the leading carnation of itscolor. Price, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

LORNA. A great improvement over the old varieties of its color. It is a pure white, large 
and full, very profuse bloomer, strong grower and first-class in every respect. Promises 
to succeed White Cloud and other whites. Price, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

MRS. LAWSON. Probably the most famous carnation ever introduced and too well 
known to need a detailed description. Color is a lovely shade of dark cerise pink. 


Flowers are enormous in size, very fragrant and of 


grandest varieties ever introduced and fully deserves its great popularity. Price, 15 


cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 


PROSPERITY. Designated as the American Beauty of carnations. Flowers of immense 
size, of a white overlaid with blush pink deepening towards the centre. Perhaps the 
freest blooming of all the large carnations. Flowers are borne on long, stiff stems and 
may well be termed the largest perfect carnation in existence. Price, 25 cts. each; 


$2.50 per doz. 


GOV. ROOSEVELT. Without question this variety surpasses all others of its color. It 
is a deep, rich, brilliant scarlet shaded heavily with maroon. Very large flowers, fully 3 y 
inches across and perfect inform. Has a superb calyx, never bursting, and is bound to ; WILLIAM Scott 
be universally grown. Price, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. ; 


erfect form. Truly one of the 


CARNATION. 


Twelve Best Standard Varieties. 


SOTNAAGALED 
\BsQ BY 
KBLAARG 


N/A 


Mrs. Gero. M. Brapt 


CARNATION. 


The varieties listed below are ones we have’selected as being the very choicest 
for general use. They are standard varieties which have stood the test of years of 
trial and are considered the peers of any of their respective colors. 


Price of any of the following, 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 
Set of 12 varieties for $1.50. 


DAYBREAK. Ranks with the very best of the improved carnations grown to-day. 
Vigorous constitution, straight stems, and calyx that never breaks. There is 
nothing like Daybreak for light pink; a delicate pinkish flesh with a salmon 
tinge, and a shade that is very, very popular. 

ELDORADO. ‘A vigorous grower with healthy foliage and finely formed flowers. 
It has as fine a flower as Buttercup, but is a better grower and a freer bloomer. 
A bright yellow pencilled with carmine. J 

ETHEL CROCKER. One of freest blooming and handsomest of the recent intro- 
ductions. Color is a perfect shade of pink deeper than Daybreak. Flowers are 
large, being from 3 to 314 inches across and borne on long,erectstems. Fragrance 
is very distinct. 

FLORA HILL. “The Queen of Whites.” Flower is of enormous size, full and 
double and of the purest paper white. A profuse and continuous bloomer. 
Excellent calyx, not subject to rust. \ / 4 

GEN. MACEO. Very full, deeply fringed flower, 2144 to 3 inches in diameter on 
stiff, wiry stems, 12 inches to 18 inches long; ground color deep brilliant scarlet 
heavily overlaid with maroon, making one of the darkest and richest shades yet 
seen in carnations, fully as rich and striking as the Meteor rose. An excellent 
keeper and profuse bloomer. : 

G. H. CRANE. An early continous all-season bloomer, average 3-inch blooms on 
stems 16 to'18 inches long; color clear; brilliant scarlet. Strong, robust clean 
growth, and well formed bushy plants. ’ 

MELBA. A grand combination of good qualities; free bloomer, early and continu- 
ous; color the finest pink carnation yet introduced; large and perfect form, very 
fragrant and long, stiff stem; a prize winner. e r J 

MRS. FRANCIS JOOST. Flowers of good size, light, bright pink, early and free, 
stiff stem, of very easy cultivation. : : 

MRS. GEO. M. BRADT. Color clear white, heavily edged and striped with 
bright scarlet, giving it a very bright and cheerful appearance, flowers of enor- 
mous size with centre petals standing erect; a constant bloomer. , 

OLYMPIA. One of the newest and best. A beautiful clear glassy white with 
delicate pencillings of clear scarlet running through the petals. The flowers are 
enormous in size, of ideal form and very fragrant. An extra long and stout stem 
sufficiently strong to bear the large flowers. Very free blooming. 

WHITE CLOUD. A grand commercial sort; is perfect in form and fulness, color 
is good, its stem always stiff, a rapid grower, clean and healthy, exceedingly free 


bloomer. : s cs 

WILLIAM SCOTT. This is undoubtedly the best pink carnation introduced up 
to the present time for commercial purposes. A very strong grower and free 
bloomer. 


eee Giant Marguerite Carnation <«e« 


A new race of Monthly Carnation which is of the greatest value for summer 
blooming. They bloom freely all summer and the flowers are very large and 
mostly all double, elegantly fringed and deliciously fragrant. 


PRICE. Pot-grown plants ready March Ist. 10 cts. each; $1 doz.; $6 100. 


90 


The most fashionable flower at the present time, next to the Rose, 


“is the Chrysanthemum. Coming as it does at a season when all other 
flower haye faded renders it a plant eminently worthy of care and 


attention. Its peculiar form and coloring, with its remarkable 
diversity of size, added to its freedom of bloom, make it one of the 
most desirable flowers to cultivate. Ready March Ist. 


NEW AND RARE VARIETIES 


Six of the choicest varieties of recent introduction are listed below, 
and they all promise to be leaders in their respective colors. They 
are all ideal growers, having magnificent foliage and bearing enor- 
mou. perfectly formed flowers. In order that this collection may be 
within reach of all our patrons we make the following offer: 

25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. Price for the set, $1.25. 

TIMOTHY EATON. One of the grandest white chrysanthemums 
ever introduced and has become the centre of attraction wherever 
it has been exhibited this fall. The largest globular, incurved 
white yet brought forward. Flowers very large, compact and per- 
fect form. Magnificent grower and Al in every respect. 

MRS. E.D. SMITH. A magnificent yellow variety of Bonnafon type, 
of perfect form, full and double with high rounded centre. If is a 
brighter color than Bonnafon, of dwarfer habit and has a stronger 
stem. In competition has stood in the same class with Timothy 
Eaton and is undoubtedly superior to any of its same color and 


form. 

MRS. W. B. CHAMBERLAIN. A beautiful shade of shell pink. 
Japanese incuryed, forming a large, magnificent, well-rounded 
flower. Very popular for an exhibition variety. 

INTENSITY. An exceedingly fine crimson variety. A very late 
bloomer, being at perfectiou about Thanksgiving time. Color a 
rich deep crimson, with reflexed petals. Flowers very large, full 
and double. 

NELLIE POCKET. An extra early white chrysanthemum of 
immense size. Flower creamy white, reflexed petals, curling to 
the tips, making a solid compact bloom of superb form. Has won 
prizes wherever exhibited this falt and bids fair to be one of the 
most valuable varieties. 

TIMOTHY CARRINGTON. 
curving Japanese of enormous size. 
silvery reverse. 


- EXTRA EARLY VARIETIES 


We have selected the six varieties listed below as representing the 
most desirable early chrysanthemum yet known 
Price, each 15 cts.; doz. $1.50. The set for 75 cts. 


GLORY OF THE PACIFIC. Beautiful shade of pink, large and 
full. Foliage perfect. The best early pink. 

IVORY. Pure white and globular. Very fine bloomer and one of the 
best for all round use. 

PINK IVORY. Similar to above except color, being a bright pink. 

LADY FITZWIGRAM. Extra early white, very fine form. Of 
dwarf habit and easily grown. 

YELLOW FITZWIGRAM. Similar to above, but yellow in color. 

MRS. H. ROBINSON. A perfect white globe. Superb form. 


A grand flower for exhibition. In- 
Color, magenta rose with a 


“tion inthis city in Horticultural Hall. 


RAWSON’S LIST OF SELECT CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 


THE EXHIBITION DOZEN 


There are many excellent varieties grown for exhibition purposes, 
but we have selected the following as being the very choicest, taking 
into account the form, size and color of the flower. These yarieties 
play a prominent part at the Chrysanthemum exhibitions ‘held 
annually in the different cities and especially so at our recent exhibi- 
We offer them at the following 


Each 15 cts.; doz. $1.50. The set for $1.50. 

Black Hawk. Largest dark crimson yet raised; looks like crimson 
velvet and does not show a trace of the reverse color, being of V. 
Morel form; is a tall grower, but on stiff stems. 

CoOL. D. APPLETON. Has proved to be the finest yellow for mid- 
‘season ever introduced. Flowers are of immense size, Japanese 
incurved petals, bright yellowin color and borne on almost fault- 
less stem and foliage. A superb variety in every way and unsur- 
passed as a commercial variety. : 

GOLDEN WEDDING. A grand golden-yellow variety. Flowers 
very large and globular, the petals being long and broad. A re- 
markably strong grower with a wonderfully stiff stem. 

JOHN SHRIMPTON. The best crimson chrysanthemum yet intro- 
duced. Of very good size and excellent habit, the bright crimson 
flowers being borne on good stiff stems. 

KATE BROOMHEAD. A unique shade, being a decided bronze. 
Flowers large, round and full and of superb form. Favorite for 
exhibition. Fine grower and excellent in every way. 

LADY HANHAM. A beautiful cerise pinkshading to gold. Similar 
in form and habit to Viviand Morel. A very popular exhibition 
variety and deservedly so. ; 

LAVENDER QUEEN. A new color, entirely distinct, being a soft 
shade of layender pink. Blooms about Thanksgiving time. A 
large flower of great depth, outer petals reflexed and centre erect. 

MAJOR BONNAFON. Without doubt the finest incuryed yellow 
and a veritable prize winner. Color is a very bright yellow, and 
form is nearer perfect than any other. Foliageis arich dark green, 
contrasting finely with the clear yellow flowers. 

MES. JEROME JONES. A very handsome waxy-white, with broad 
incurved petals. Flowers large and globular. Foliage is very 
striking, a rich green color. Growth quite vigorous. 

MUTUAL FRIEND. An enormous broad spreading flower of the 
purest white. A dwarf grower and considered by many to be 
unsurpassed as a white variety for exhibition. 

MRS. TRENOR L. RK. A magnificent Japanese incurved 
chrysanthemum of a bright golden yellow. Lower petals reflexed, 
forming a perfect ball of a flower. A stout stem bearing foliage 
close up to the flower. 

VIVIAND MOREL. A great favorite with exhibitors on account of 
the large size and light pink shade of the flowers. Petals are 
characteristic, being long, narrow and loosely arranged. 


STANDARD VARIETIES 


Under this heading are included the creaia of those varieties which . 
are popular for commercial and general use and which have stood the 
test of years of trial. 

Each 15 cts.; doz. $1.50; 100, $8.00. 

CHITO. 
flower. 

DOROTHY SPAULDING. A large, massive Japanese incurved 
variety of a deep rose pink color. Excellent in every way. 

EUGENE DAILLEDOUZE. Avery popular yellow. Large blooms 
of excellent form and finish. Colora bright golden yellow. 

GOLD MINE. A recent introduction of a lighter yellow than above. 

Enormous flowers, blooming a little later than Appleton. 

W. RIEMAN. Fine, high rounded flower of a bright yellow. 

Perfect stem and foliage. 

MINNIE WANAMAKER. 
very late. Flowers very large. 

MODESTO. Clear bright yellow, enormous size, good form and per- 
fect foliage. Stem and habit all that can be desired. 

MRS. H. WEEKS. Pure white, stiff stem, foliage perfect, well up 
to flower. Broad flat petal,incuryed Very large flower. 

MRS. J. PEABODY. A very large Japanese variety of fine form 

and finish. Pure white. F 
MRS. PERRIN. An old variety, but still the very best of its color, 

which is a bright clear pink with a satiny finish, making a very 

handsome effect. Flowers of excellent size; quite globular in form. 
MRS. RYERSON. Large pure white, high centre. A grand flower. 
PETER KAY. ‘A very large lemon yellow, excellent for exhibition. 

Flowers of fine form, globular and of great depth. ~ 
SUPERBA. Japanese incurved pink yariety of recent introduction. 

Flowers of large size, blooming very late. : 

WHITE BONNAFON. A fine pure white variety identical in form 
with the yellow Bonnafon. 

W. H. LINCOLN. An old standard late yellow variety and still one 
of bestinits color. Very large and full. 

wr. 

tinted pink, 


prices: 


Set of 16 varieties $1.75. 
Striped red on yellow ground, narrow petal. Well formed 


H. 


Pure white and can be grown to flower 


H. CHADWICK. A _ yery valuable late white, occasionally 
Very large flower. 


HARDY POMPONES 


This class is rapidly becoming one of the fayorite hardy bedding 
plants. The flowers are very small and very double, being borne in the 
greatest profusion. They come into bloom in September and will con- 
tinue till the late frost; an early frost does not generally affect them. 
With a little protection they will withstand the winter of this climate. 
Excellent for shrubby borders and edgings. We offer below 8 of the 
most prominent of these varieties at the following prices: . 

Each 15 cts.; doz. 81.50. The set for $1.00. 


Bronze Bride. Rosy bronze sport from Blushing Bride. 

Duel de Perle. Bright yellow. Very dwarf. 

Frederick Marronet. Orange, striped red. 

Illustration. White, shading to pink. 

Madlle. Elsie Dordan. Soft lilac pink; very neat, full globular bloom. 
Mr. Selley. Rosy lilac; dwarf, compact habit and very free. 
Piercy’s peepee Orange bronze; dwarf, sturdy habit. 

Mrs. Bateman, range brown, large and double. 


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RAWSON’S LIST OF SELECTED PLANTS. 


- CAMELIA JAPONICA 


We offer splendid plants of these bushy, well-grown specimens; ali in splendid health 
and of thrifty, clean growth. The varieties are the best, and embrace double white, 
double pink, double red, and double variegated. Price, 1st size $1 each; 2d size 75c. each. 


CASTOR OIL BEAN 


This popular plant is one of the most satisfactory of our tall growing annuals, often 
reaching a height of 10 feet. The leaves are enormous and deeply cut. Makes an excel- 
lent background for a garden. One of the most rapid growing plants in our collection. 
Ready May 1. Price each 15cts.; doz. $1.50, 


CISSUS DISCOLOR 


_A beautiful climber for hanging-baskets, with mottled and marbled crimson and green 
foliage. Makes a handsome effect when growa with other plants. Price 20 cts. each; doz. 


vie CLEMATIS 


Without exception. the most popular class of climbing plants, and deservedly so 
on account of their free blooming and rapid growth. They are very hardy and of easy 
culture. There are a number of varieties in existence, and on page 104 will be found a 
list of the most desirable with description and prices. 


COBAEA SCANDENS 


A very rapid growing vine, often reaching a height of 20 feet 
and over in one season. The flowers are large and bell shaped, deep 
blue in color and are borne quite freely on the vines. Unsurpassed 
for covering trellises, etc. Will cling to any rough surface. 

5 cts. each; $1.50 doz. 


CROTONS. Assorted 


Gorgeously colored foliage plants, suitable for sub-tropical bedding, 
and splendid for warm conseryatories and greenhouses. We offer a fine 
collection. 40 cts. each; 3 for $1.00; doz. $4.00. 


CLERODENDRON 
BALFOURI 


A handsome greenhouse climber equally well adapted for house 
culture. The flowers are a bright scarlet enveloped in a creamy-white 
calyx and being borne very profusely, they present a beautiful effect, 
Price 15 cts. each; doz. $1.50. 


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Cissus Disco.or. 


Mrs. F. Saunder. 


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Castor O1~ BRAN. 


COLEUS 


At our greenhouses in Arlington 
we grow every year a great quantity 
of these plants and make a specialty 
of them for bedding out either for 
mass effect or for edgings. We 
have used the greatest possible 
care in selecting those varieties Lest 
adapted for this sort of work and we 
claim we have as fine a strain of 
assorted coleus as can be found 
anywhere. The varieties listed below 
are the best standard sorts. 
Brightness. Bright red centre, 

bounded with maroon and edged 

with light green. 
Firebrand. Maroon flamed and 
shaded with bright fiery red. 

One of the best dark coleus. 


Golden Bedder. The common yel- 
low coleus. Very bright golden- 
yellow. a strong grower and 
makes a fine display when con- 
trasted with a dark red variety. 


This splendid new coleus differs from all other 


Guphea Llavae 


This interesting flowering plant 
belongs to the same family as the 
well-known Lady’s Cigar Plant. The 
flowers are tubular in shape, about 
2 inches long, and combine three 
distinct colors in each flower —scar - 
let, white and blue. In bloom con- 
tinually. 10cts.each; doz. $1.00, 


RN | ae et 


Cyperus ALTERNIFOLIUS. 


varieties in having a wedge of creamy-white in the centre of the 
leaf, with a clearly defined margin of oxide-green, bronze, crimson 
and purple. It isthe most beautiful and distinct variety yet raised. 
Ruby. Large ruby blotch in centre, with broad veins of the same 
color merging into pale lemon and white. 
WVerschafelti. The most popular red variety. Color a rich velvety 
crimson, showing finely when massed with Golden Bedder. 
Assorted Coleus. We have a fine strain of these, including a great 
many valuable seedlings, the variety and range of color being 
magnificent. 
Price of any of the above 10 cts. each; $1 doz.; $6 100. 


CYPE R US The Umbrella 
ALTERNIFOLIUS Plant 


A splendid aquatic plant throwing up stems 2 to 3 feet high, and 
surmounted at the top with a whorl of leaves. An excellent plant for 
growing in water or damp places, thriving in any good soil and always presenting a fresh, green, attractive 
appearance. Price small plants 10 cts. each; $1.00 doz.; large plants 25 cts. to 50 cts. each. 


CYCAS REVOLUTA (Sago Palm) 


Its noble and majestic habits make it one of the most impressive and magnificent plants for decorat- 
ing both house and lawn. The heavy, glossy. deep green fronds resist alike the gas, dust and cold to 
which decorative plants are frequently exposed Plants from 9 in. pot, 10 to 12 fronds, each 18 to 20 in. 
long, $3.00 each; 4 to 6 fronds, each 15 to 18 in. long, $1.50 each. 


DRACAENAS 


Indivisa. Green and bronze; narrow leaves; a very graceful plant for the centre of vases or hanging 
baskets. 

Terminalis. A splendid plant for houses and window decoration, with bright tropical looking foliage of 
rich crimson color, beautifully marked with white and pink in well developed plants. 


Good-sized plants for 50 cts. each. 


CLERODENDRON BALFOURI. 


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DAHLIAS 


New and Rare Varieties 


The following six varieties are those we have selected as the very 
choicest of the recent introductions. 


Price for the set, $1.50. 


STORM KING (Blizzard). A companion for the superb pink 
dahlia, A.D, Livoni. This superior yariety is an extremely early, 
profuse and constant bloomer, a strong, vigorous grower of dwarf, 
branching habit, and produces its flowers on long stems. In fact, it 
combines all the good qualities of A. D. Liyoni with an earlier 
blooming habit and the production of twice as many flowers on 
longer stems. The flowers are snow-white, of perfect form and full 
to the centre. Asacut flower variety, it is the florist’s ideal, while 
for grouping or as a specimen plant it is far ahead of any other 
white show dahlia. 25 ets. each; $2.50 per doz. 

ALETA. An exquisite quilled show variety of a lovely shade of light 
soft pink between Nympheza and A.D. Liyoni. Blooms more freely 
even than Livoni, every flower being full to the centre. A very 
vigorous grower of sturdy habit, bearing more perfect flowers than 
any other variety yet introduced. Itis bound to become one of the 
most popular dahlias. 40 cts. each; $4.00 per doz. 

RED HUSSAR. A grand new yariety that will fill a long felt want. 
Large, regular flowers of the show class. Color a pure cardinal red 
with no trace of purple or crimson so common in older varieties. 
Of vigorous and branching habit, producing its flowers on long 
stems, thus making it of exceptional value to the florist. 40 cts. 
each; $4.00 per doz. 

LORELY. One of the finest pink cactus dahlias ever introduced. 
Has a true cactus form. The outer petals are of a soft La France 
pink shade gradually shading lighter towards the centre, whichis a 
creamy white. 25 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 

WM. F. BASSETT. The finest single dahlia ever introduced. Color 
a rich velvety crimson shaded maroon, each petal tipped white. 
Distinct from any other single variety. Plants just covered with 
blooms. 40 cts. each; $4.00 per doz. 

EARL OF PEMBROKE. A bright plum color, deeper and more 
velvety toward the centre. Petals long pointed and regularly 
arranged. One of the best cactus types to date. 25 cts. each; 
82.00 per doz. 


RAWSON’S LIST OF SELECTED DAHLIAS. 


| PEARL. 


| ZULU. 


Pp : 
| MODESTY. Flowers of excellent form and size. 


| WHITE 


| WM. FAWCETT. 


RAWSON’S DOZEN DAHLIAS 


"The following collection of 12 varieties comprises the very choicest 
of the Dahlias now in cultivation. They are selected with great care 
from the Show, Fancy and Cactus Classes and may be fairly considered ~ 
to be the representatives of their respective classes as regards color, © 
size and form of the flower. To enable our customers to have a grand 
bed of Dahlias we make the following offer: 


Set of 12 varieties for $1.50. Any one variety 15 cts. a 
bulb; $1.50 doz. 


- D. LIVONI. By far the handsomest show variety of its color. 
The flowers are a beautiful soft pink color, the petals being dis- 
tinctly quilled, and full to the centre. A very desirable variety for 
florists not only on account of its color but also for its profuse and 
early blooming. Excellent for cutting and bouquets. 

ARABELLA. Another handsome show variety, color pale primrose, 
tipped and shaded old rose and lavender. Very early and free 
flowering; of large size and perfect form. 

C. W. BRUTON. A superb decorative dahlia belonging to the cactus 
class. Color a fine canary yellow. Flowers of immense size and 
perfect inform. A very vigorous grower and exceedingly profuse 
bloomer. 

DR. J. P. KIRTLAND. 
Color a dark velvety crimson, flowers very large. 
and excellent in every way. 

ERNEST GLASSE. An odd color, being a purple magenta of perfect 
cactus form. Flowers of excellent size and borne on yery long 
stems, making it very valuable for cutting. 

GRAND DUKE ALEXIS. A grand cactus dahlia of largest size and 
distinctly unique form, as the petals are rolled up so that the edges 
overlap each other. The color is pure white, distinctly tinged deli- 
cate pink, thus giving a daintiness and grace to what. would other- 
wise be a large, stiff flower. 

HENRY PATRICK. A superb pure white variety, of large size, and 
borne on long stems; excellent for cutting. One of the best of the 
decorative dahlias. 

MISS MAY LOMAS. A show variety that has become very popular 
on account of its color, which is a Jovely white suffused with soft 
lavender. Flowers large and full, and we recommend it as one of 
the best show varieties. 

NYMPH#EA. By far the most delicately beautiful dahlia ever intro- 
duced; more extensively grown for cut flowers than all others com- 
bined. The flowers are of medium large size, always full to the 
centre, resembling the ideal pink water-lily. The color is a clear, 
distinct, light shrimp pink, tinted lighter toward the centre. Type 
is cactus. 

UNCERTAINTY. A grand fancy show yariety. Varies from white 
marbled blush and carmine to solid crimson maroon on the same 
plant, with intermediate variegations. 

WILLIAM AGNEW. The grandest red cactus dahlia ever pro- 
duced; flowers are large, sometimes measuring 7 inches in diame- 
ter, and always full to the centre; of perfect form, while the color 
is the richest shade of intense, dazzling red. 

Rightly named the “ Black Dahlia.” Jet black, changing to 

black maroon as the flowers fullyexpand. Of fine form; full tothe 

centre. 


One of the most striking show dahlias. | 
A free bloomer 


Standard List of Show and Fancy Dahlias 


The varieties listed below all have large, round, full flowers charac- 
teristic of the Show Class. They are either solid colors or edged or 
tipped lighter or darker. The latter are the fancy varieties. 


Price, each 15 cts. ; doz. $1.50; or set of 12 for $1.50. 


BRITISH TRIUMPH. A brilliant shade of rich dark crimson. 
excellent size and fine for bedding. 

CONSTANCY. A very large sized flower. Color a bright yellow, 
edged and tipped bright red. A superb variety for exhibition 
purposes. 

HECTOR. A grand show dahlia of an orange red color. 
tinct and excellent in every way. 

LOTTIE ECKFORD. One of the handsomest and most striking 
varieties of this class. Flowers are large and perfect in form. 
Color a pure white spotted and striped with pink and crimson, pro- 
ducing a most beautiful effect. A profuse bloomer and should bein 
every collection. 

MARY D. HALLECK. 


Of 


Quite dis- 


A handsome variety of same habit and style 
of flower as A. D. Livoni. Colora clear canary yellow. Flowers of 
medium size and blooming profusely. Excellent for cutting. 

MISS BROWNING. One of the most delicate tinted and finest 
formed dahlias of this class. Color is a pure yellow el i with 
pure white, making an exquisite contrast. A very free bloomer. 
Flowers large and of perfect form. A superb dahlia in every 
respect. 

Color a cream white 

shading gradually to a soft shell pink on the tips of petals. A val- 

uable acquisition to the fancy varieties. i 

One of the largest fancy dahlias. Flowers a pure white 

tipped with a delicate lavender. A good bloomer and an excellent 


bedding sort. 


PENELOPE. White, flakedlavender. This is the most beautiful and 
chaste; of perfect form, always full to the centre; a profuse 
bloomer on long stems. One of the best for cutting. Always at- 


tract attention everywhere. ; é 
WACHT AM RHEIN. A peculiar shade of purplish lilac and en- 

tirely distinct, Flowers are large and full and are borne on fairly 

long stems. Forms a striking contrast with others of this class. 
SWAN. A recent introduction and one of the best pure 
whites ever exhibited. Flowers are of excellent size and form and 
are borne on very long stems making it a valuable variety for cut- 
ting purposes. : : x 
A superb variety of a light yellow color tipped 
A very finely formed flower and presenting a handsome 


crimson. : 
Flowers quite freely and very useful for cutting. 


appearance. 


RAWSON’S LIST OF SELECTED DAHLIAS. 93 


DAHLIAS— Continued 


~ Standard List of 
Decorative Dahlias 


This class comprises those Dahlias which depart from the 
formal rounded type of the show class but do not have the 
twisted petals of the Cactus type. We have listed 8 of the most 
satisfactory varieties of this class, which we offer as follows: 


15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. Set of 8 for $1.00 


DELICATA. A beautiful true cactus variety. Color a light 
pebnon at base of petals and gradually shading off to a deli- 
cate pink. 

EMPRESS OF INDIA. One of the best of the dark dahlias 
of this class. Color a deep rich crimson, shaded maroon. 
Flowers very large and finely formed. 

HARRY FREEMAN. A valuable decorative variety for cut- 
ting. Color a pure white and one of the most profuse 
bloomers; flowers of excellent size; very popular with 
florists. 

LEMON GIANT. A beautiful light clear yellow of enormous 
size and borne on slender drooping stems, presenting a most 
beautiful effect. 

LYNDEHURST. Undoubtedly one of the loveliest shades in 
this class. A brilliant but soft scarlet. Very attractive. 
Profuse bloomer and unsurpassed as a bedding sort. 

MAID OF KENT. Cherry-red, tipped white; sometimes a 
solid color, when it is a superb red. 

MARCHIONESS OF BUTE. An exceedingly handsome 
ywariety, being a pure white with tip of petals a deep pink. 
Flowers very large and finely formed. 

PRINCE OF ORANGE. A very unique variety, being a mix- 

| ture of apricot, orange and salmon. First class in every 

respect. 


Standard List of Cactus Dahlia 


The Cactus forms of dahlias are exceedingly beautiful and as flowers for vases, etc., are hard 
to’excel. They have long twisted petals and embrace nearly all the colors and shades to be found in 
|any of the other types. The8 varieties listed below we have selected as being worthy representatives 
of their class and we offer them as follows: 

15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. Set of 8 for $1.00. 


APOLLO. A truly beautiful dahlia with large, well expanded flowers. Color a handsome crimson 
lake. Fine bloomer and one of the best. 

COUNTESS OF GOSFORD. An entirely distinct variety, being brilliant crimson shading gradu- 

ally to old gold in the centre. Has the long curling petals of the true cactus type. 

|GLORIOSA. A large size flower having very long, narrow twisted petals. Colora deep bright red, 
shaded scarlet. Perfect in shape and without doubt one of the best of its color. 

HARMONY. A fine shade of reddish bronze and excellent in every respect. Flowers quite large 
and finely formed. A profuse bloomer, fine for cutting. 

| JOHN ROACH. Without doubt the finest pure yellow cactus dahlia ever introduced. It is of 

_ medium to large size with long and beautifully twisted petals. Color a soft yellow, edged sulphur 
__ yellow, Flowers full and of perfect form. Should be in every one’s collection. 
)/MRS. BARNES. A very delicately tinted variety. Pale primrose shading to a soft rosy pink, 
forming a lovely contrast. Unexcelled as a bloomer. Fine for the garden. 

h, A splendid, rich, glowing crimson scarlet darker than Gloriosa. Has 
long, beautifully twisted petals forming a large, well expanded flower. Blooms quite freely and 
flowers are thrown well above the foliage, making it one of the most striking varieties of its class. 

S. PEART. A true cactus variety. Coloracreamy white. Flowers finelyformed. Anentirely 
Wi \\ 


POMPONE DAHLIAS me et 


Under this head. come those small Bouquet Dahlias that are LE PETIT BARBIER. The best pure white Pompon to date. 
So popular as cut flowers. Their small size makes them invaluable for ’ Unexcelled for cutting. 
bouquets and their range of color is fully as great as any of the preced- | LEILA. Flesh color, mottled and suffused rich crimson, sometimes 
ing classes. We offer 12 of the most choice varieties as follows: a solid light color, at others dark. 
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. Set of 12 for $1.50. LITTLE BESSIE. Flowers densely quilled, perfectly shaped and of 
ALEWINE. A very delicate shade of pink tinted lilac. One of the arich creamy white. Always a mass of bloom. 
loveliest in existence. MARS. An excellent variety, bright scarlet in color. Fine for bed- 
DARKNESS. Dark maroon, almost black. The best dark variety. ding. A profuse bloomer. 
Superb asa bedding variety. PAUL CHISHOLM. White, shaded crimson, tipped buff, sametimes 
ELI MILLARD. A distinct variety, being white, flushed with a soft orange and crimson. A distinct variety and excellent in every way. 
_ shade of pink. Petals finely notched. > PRINCE CHARMING. White, pencilled, suffused and heavily 
JFAIRY QUEEN. Light sulphur yellow, edged deep peach. Of per- tipped purple pink. A strong grower, blooming profusely till 
fect form, great bloomer and excellent for cutting. _ frost. 
JULIETTE. Flowers of medium size. Color a bright yellow shaded W. C. DENZIL. A pale yellowish color shading to pink. One of the 
_ with orange. Very handsome. most beautiful Pompons. A fine bloomer. 


5 ' These are rapidly coming into favor every year on account of their profuse blooming and handsome colors, 
INGLE DAHLIA rendering them invaluable for bouquets. We list six varieties as being the very best both as‘to color and size 
e of flower. We offer them as follows: 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. Set of 6 for 75 cts. 


CELSIOR. A beautiful creamy white tipped crimson. A very SANNINGDALE YELLOW. The very best single yellow Dahlia. 
strong grower and profuse bloomer. Color a bright clear yellow. Flowers very large and very free. 


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RTRUDE. A single variety of superb form and large size. Color THOMAS BECKET. A handsome Dahlia. Color a crimson lake 
_a rich dark scarlet. with a bright yellow ring, forming a beautiful contrast. 
WY HELEN. A clear white with a yellow stripe on each petal. VICTORIA. By far the best pure white, single to date, Flowers‘are 
An entirely distinct variety. very large and of fine form. 


REMEMBER: Our Dahlias are strong, selected roots, with one or more eyes. 


FERNS | 


The demand for House Ferns for 
the past few years has increased 
wonderfully. Wegrowannually at 
Arlington great quantities to be 
used for house decoration and also 
for border work outside in the 
summer. 


Che Boston Fern 


This is by far the most popular 
fern grown. It is quite hardy in 
the house and can be grown very 
easily. The fronds often attain a | 


NEPHROLEPSIS EXALTATA 
BOSTONIENSIS. 


great length, sometimes as long 
as 6 feet. They are very droop- 
ing and present a very graceful 
appearance. 


Price: Plants for mailing, 
25 cts. each; 5-in. pots 50c.; 
6-in. pots 75c.; 7-in. pots $1 
to $1.50; extra large plants 
$2 to $5. 


Maiden Hair 
& Fern 


This is too well known to need 
any description. Excellent for 
table decoration. Quite delicate, 
but often succeeding very well 
in the house. Price, small plants 
25 cts.; specimen plants 50 cts. 


to $1.00. 
ASSORTED FERNS 


We have a number of varieties of mixed ferns suitable for growing 
in pans. We do not list them under names for lack of space, but will 
offer them as follows: : 

Each 15 cts. Collection of 12 distinct warieties $1.50. 

Fern pans with a handsome assortment 75 cts. to $1.50. 


JAPANESE FERN BALL 


One of the most unique and handsome novelties of recent intro- 
duction. Will succeed with any one: For full description see page 11. 


FICUS 


The Well Known Rubber Plant 


One of the very best plants for table and parlor decoration. Its 
thick leathery leaves enable it to stand a great amount of abuse, such 
as excessive heat and dryness. It is a very rapid grower and will 
succeed in nearly every house. Careshould be taken to keep the leaves 
free from dust and dirt. 


Ficus Elastica 


The common variety of the ficus. Leaves are very largeand glossy 
green. Grows very rapidly in the house. 


Price: 4-in. pots 12 to 15 inches high, 50 cts. 
5-in. pots 15 to 20 Se 4 75 cts. 
6-in. pots 2 feet to 21% feet high $1.00. 
G-in. pots 3 feet high $1.50. 
Specimen plants, single stem or branched, $2 to $5 cach. 


Ficus Elastica Variegata 


One of the finest decorative ornamental plants of recent introduc- 
tion. In habit and growth, it resembles the Ficus elastica, being as 
vigorous as its parent in every way. The leaves, however, are varie- 
gated yellow and green throughout, from whence it gets its name. Fine 
specimen plants in 4-in. pots $1.00 each; in 5-in. pots $1.50 each. 


FORGET-ME-NOT 


These well known plants are great favorites for bedding out in the 
summer. The great profusion of blue flowers make a very handsome 
effect when edged with other plants. Price 5 cts. each; 50 cts. doz.; 
$3100. Baskets of 8 plants 35 cts. 


GLOXINIA. 


RAWSON’S LIST OF SELECTED PLANTS. 


FUCHSIAS = 


One of the best class of plants for bedding out in the summer and 
for house decoration in the winter. Also largely used for vases and 
window boxes, their handsome pendent flowers being borne very 
freely and giving a graceful appearance to the plant. We mention 
below only a few of the varieties we have in stock. 

Price 10 cts. each;-$1 doz. Large plants 20 cts. each; $2 doz. 


Storm Hing. A handsome variety. The flowers are of extraordinarily 
large size and very double. Corollaisa beautiful blush white veined 
with carmine, the tube and sepals being carmine red. A robust 

- grower and one of the best for pot culture. 

Little Beauty. This is a charming variety and the freest flowering 
of all fuchsias. lt begins io bloom when only 2 or 3 inches high, 
and continues to fiower the year round, often 100 open blossoms 
at one time on a single plant ina small pot. Flowers of good size. 
Tube and sepals bright red, corolla deep purple. Every lover 
of fuchsias should have this little gem. 

Black Prince. Single; tubes and large sepals waxy carmine; corolla’ 
pale pink, large aud wide open. Quite distinct and one of the best 
of the single varieties. 


Jupiter. Sepals coral red, corolla violet blue. = 
Minnesota. Corolla deep rose, tube and sepals white. 
Oberon. A charming variety with white tubes and sepals, corolla 


bright rosy carmine, shaded magenta. 
Wave of Life. Handsome plant with golden foliage. 
sepals crinison and corolla a rich purple. 


FUNKIAS 


Sometimes called Day Lilies. Often planted in clumps or masses. 
The flowers are waxy white and are borne well above the luxuriaut 
foliage, producing an exceedingly handsome effect. Very common in 
old fashioned gardens. 

Subcordata. Pure white, blooming in July. Grows to a height of 2 to 

21%4 feet. Foliage bright green. 

Subcordata Variegata. Similar to the preceding variety excepting 
that the leaves are variegated white and green. 


Price, strong roots, ready about May 1, 20 cts. each; $2 doz. 


GLOXINIA 


One of the handsomest bulbous plants known to cultivation. The 
flowers show a great variety of colors from the purest white to a deep 
blue, the markings being spotted, mottled and striped. Flowers are 
large and waxy, upright ang pendulous. Foliage is large and very thick, 
having aglaucous appearance. Bulbs are 
started from Januaryto June. Generally 
grown in loose, porous soil. Great care 
should be taken to shade the young plants 
from the direct rays ofthesun. We offe 
the bulbs in assorted colors for 15 cts, each 
$1.50 doz. In separate colors of red, white, 
violet and spotted for 20 cts-each; $2.00 do 
Pot grown plants ready June 1, Price, 30 cts 
each; $3.00 doz. 


GENISTA 
FRAGRANS 


A beautiful yellow flowering plant tha 
grows and flowers freely with ordinary care 
Blooms so profusely that the plants often 
are literally covered with the rich golden 

ellow fragrant flowers. One of the mos 
desirable plants for Easter decoration, also 
used as a winter flowering plant. Price 
ist size 50 cts.; 2d size 25 cts. 


Tubes and 


Ficus ELASTICcA. 


GREVILLEA 


ROBUSTA 
The Australian Silk Tree 


A magnificent plant for deco- 
rative purposes, quicker grow- 
ing than a palm and equally 
effective; of easy growth; finely 
cut foliage, rivallinga rare fern. 
The young growing leaves area 
light bronze color, the tips being 
covered with soft down, closely 
resembling raw silk, hence the 
name, *‘Silk Tree.” Inils native> 
place it attains magnificent pro- 
portions and produces an abund- 
ance of bright, orange-colored 
flowers. The leaves are fine for 
design, so fern-like and not 
liable to wilt. No collection 
complete without it. Price 1st. 
size 50 cts.; 2d size 25 ets. 


GREVILLEA. 


 GERANIUMS -. 


A Select List of the Choicest Varieties 
for Bedding and House Culture ~~ & 


The following list includes many of the recent introductions and 
the best standard varieties. We grow an immense quantity of Gera- 
niums and the varieties listed below are those we have selected as 
being the most desirable for all purposes. Those in heavier type 
we especially recommend for bedding. : 

We make a specialty of Geraniums in bloom for Easter decoration. 


DOUBLE FLOWERING VARIETIES 


Price of any of the following, 15 cts. each. Any 4 for 50 
ets.; $1.50 doz.; $8 100. Set of 16 varieties for $1.75. 


ALPHONSE RICARD. The finest large flowered scarlet bedding 
variety. Bright vermilion scarlet; semi-double trusses of enor- 
mous size; a beautiful pot plant 

BEAUTE POITEVINE. Very large semi-double florets, of the 
most beautiful and distinct form and borne in immense trusses; 
very free bloomer, has no equal in its color— brilliant salmon. 

CESAR. Rich red solferino. Clean, dwarf habit and free bloomer. 
Very attractive. : 

COMTESSE DE CASTRIES. Clear, pure deep pink, bright and 
distinct. A fine tyuss of large individual florets. 

DUC DE MONTEMART. Large florets, velvety carmine, upper 
petals shaded lilac. A distinct variety of dwarf habit and very free 


flowering. 
GEN. GRANT. Still one of the most magnificent double geraniums 
we have. A splendid bedder, with very large trusses of brilliant 


scarlet semi-double flowers. 
any other scarlet. 

JEAN VLAUD. Unsurpassed as a double pink bedding geranium, 
both in size of flowers and freedom of bloom. Color is a bright 
rose. One mass of bloom the whole summer and lasting till frost. 

LA FAVORITE. The best bedding white variety. Very compact 
and trusses very large; made up of the purest white flowers, even 
when grown in the open ground. 

Le Soleil. The king of deep scarlet geraniums. Brilliant fiery 
scarlet by far the best of its color for bedding. Very free blooming. 

Mme. Buckner. Snow white; strong, vigorous grower, with broad- 
fluted foliage, slightly zoned. Extra large truss, produced abun- 
dantly and held well above the foliage. 

MME. CHAROTTE. Pure salmon occasionally veined white. 
Florets very large, borne on enormous trusses. Of dwarf spread- 
ing habit, making it one of the grandest bedding varieties in 
existence. 

MME. JAULIN. A superb bedding variety. Color entirely distinct, 
being a delicate pink in the centre, bordered with pure white. 
The trusses are of grand size and composed of very large fidrets. 
Extra strong in growth. 

Mime. Landry. Deep apricot salmon, darker than Poitevine. Of 
dwarf habit. Not affected by drought and excellent in every way. 

Mme. Phillip Labrie. A brilliant carmine pink, striking and effec- 
tive, fine habit. Desirable in every respect. 


In this locality it is grown more than 


Richard Brett. Fine orangescarlet, very double. Trusses extra large. 

S.A. NUTT. Rich dark crimson; the flowers are of pertect shape 
and large size; the trusses massive and produced in great number; 
close, compact habit. The finest dark red geranium in existence. 


RAWSON’S LIST OF SELECTED GERANIUMS. 


BEAUTE POITEVINE. 


95 


SINGLE FLOWERING VARIETIES 


Price of any of the following, 15 cts. each; $1.50 doz. ; $8 100. 
Set of 8 varieties for $1. 


ATHLETE. One of the largest and strongest growing of the single 
varieties. Color a brilliant scarlet and flowers and trusses of an 
enormous size. Excellent as a pot plant. 

GENERAL GRANT. The finest single scarlet bedder. Color similar 
to the double Gen. Grant. Very free flowering, and extra strong 
and vigorous growth. 

GERTRUDE. Color of the flower a clear, bright salmon, with cen- 
tre and outer edges touched with white, and with soft shadings of 
carmine ; velvety in texture and of the most beautiful semi-double 
form. We have measured trusses of bloom on this variety 10 
inches in diameter. It is simply superb. A fine bedder. 

John P. Cleary. A very brilliant scarlet, darker than Gen. Grant. 
Trusses large; comprised of good sized individual florets. 

MADONNA. Clear, soft shade of pale pink with distinct white eye ; 
large, handsome, showy trusses, borne well above the foliage. A 
very free bloomer. 

MARS. Asuperb geranium for pot culture. 
darker in the centre and very profuse blooming. 
compact and dwarf. 

MME. BRUANT. Single snow white with distinct carmine edge and 
petals veined with carmine lake; clear light green foliage ; trusses 
enormous, held high above the foliage and literally packed full of 
flowers. 

Herrick. Brilliant rich deep scarlet. Florets large and literally 
packed on the enormous trusses. A very vigorous grower and con- 
sidered by many to be one of tie best sinvle geraniums. 


BRONZE AND VARIEGATED LEAVES 


Price 15 cts. each; $1.50 doz. Set of 4 for 59 cts. 


Happy Thought. A tri-color geranium, with very dark green foli- 
age, having a light, creamy, alioost white centre, with a dark band 
about the light zone. It is a beautiful plant, and the flowers 
bright scarlet. . 

Mountain of Snow. Foliage green, handsomely bordered with 
white; flowers scarlet ; a fine bedder and the best variety of its 
color. 

Mad. Salleroi. A very compact variety of silver geranium; very 
fine for massing or bordering; a thrifty. healthy grower, rarely 
reaching 2 height of more than 6 inches; Jeaves very small, of a 
peculiar clear green, edged with pure white. : 

Mrs. Pollock. One of the n.ost Deautiful of golden tri-colors; 
bronzy-scarlet zone ; golden edge. 


SGENTED LEAF VARIETIES 


Price 10 cts. each; $1.00 doz. 


Balm. Very large; deliciously fragrant. 
Lemon Scented. Small, curly leaves; very fragrant. 
Rose Scented. 


IVY-LEAVED DOUBLE FLOWERING 


10 cts. each. 


A splendid class of climbing or trailing geraniums, adapied for 
baskets, vases, rockwork and trailing on trellises. They have fine 
thick, glossy foliage, which of itself would be of sufficient beauty t& 
warrant their cultivation. They bloom with the greatest freedon 
during the spring and summer. 


‘We offer 4 of the best varieties for 15 cts. each. or the se! 
of 4 for 50 cts. 


Flowers Jight silmon, 
Habit is very 


96 RAWSON’S LIST OF SELECTED PLANTS. 


JUSTICA VELUTINA 


A beautiful free flowering variety, with pretty pink heads 
of flowers, which are produced in the greatest profusion at all 
seasons. 25cts. each; $2.50 doz. 


-LANTANAS 


Handsome free-flowering genus, with brilliantly colored 
flowers; excellent for pot culture or for bedding. We haye 
them in 4separate colors. Each 10 cts.; $1.00 doz. 


LEMON VERBENA 


The old fashioned plant so well known for the fragrance 
of its leaves, which is very marked. 


PRICE. Strong young plants 10 cts. each; $1.00 doz. 
Larger plants 20 cts. each; $2.00 doz. 


IVY 


English Ivy. The well-known tender climber for window or 
conservatory. Grown in pots very successfully and when 
trellised up makes a very desirable ornament for the house. 
Also used for covering 1p walls of a conservatory. The 
leaves are a very dark green, ribbed lighter. 

Strong young plants 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
Extra strong plants 25 to 50 cts. each. 


German Ivy. Avery popular vine for vase or basket work in 
the spring. Leaves are a light green and smaller than the 
English Ivy. 

Strong young plants 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 


New FrRiIncED MammotH HoLiuyHocK ALLEGHENY. J ASMI N E 


A most valuable house yine on account of its continuity of 


bloom and its fragrant flowers. ’ : 

Nudiflorum. The yellow variety, producing a great profusion 
of fragrant bright yellow flowers. 

Officinale. Flowers pure white; very fragrant. 


Price: Strong plants 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 


One of the best known tall growing biennials. They are perfectly hardy and 


grow to a height of 6 to8 feet. The flowers are of various colors, large and double. PANSI ES 
9 e 
Ra wson S Prize Do uble ; Our Arlington prize strain of Pansies has gained for us an 


This strain we select ourselves and without doubtis the equalofanyother plant. 


enviable reputation among all lovers of this handsome bedding 
The brilliant colors and size of the flowers mark it as 


in range of color and perfection of form. We offer them as follows: one of the finest strains in existence. We devote a good deal of 


space at our trial grounds to the growing of Pansies, and thus 


In separate colors of Flesh Color, Bright Rose, White, Maroon, Red and we are able to furnish in small or large quantity selected 


Sulphur Yellow. Plant, 20 cts.; $2.00 doz. 


Set of 6 colors for $1.00 flowering plants at the following low prices: 


MAMMOTH ALLEGHENY HOLLYHOCK Fancy varieties, extra selected, on 30 eae 


A grand flower, seldom less than 4 inches in diameter and of very transparent 
texture. So delicate in fact that it has the appearance of crushed silk. As hardy as the 
old fashioned hollyhock and in many ways superior. 


PRICE. Strong plants 20 cts. each; $2.00 doz. 


ing much attention wherever seen. 


Small plants 15 cts. each; 4 for 50 cts. 
tion. $1.00 upwards according to size. 


HYDRANGEA 


OTASKA. This is the variety that is so generally used for Easter decoration and 
later for lawn decoration. The flowers are pink and are borne in immense heads, 


making a very beautiful effect. 


PRICE. Ist size 50 cts. each; $5.00 doz.; 2d size 30 cts. each; $3.00 doz. 
Specimen plants in tubs from $2.00 to $5.00. 


STELLATA FIMBRIATA. The flowers are produced in large trusses, and are of the 
purest white; each floret is neatly fringed and has a distinct crimson spot in the 


centre. 


Ist size, 50 cts. each; 3 for $1.00 ; 2d size, 30 cts. each; 4 for $1.00. 


HORTENSIA VARIEGATA. A pretty variegated variety, with dark green foliage 
beautifully edged with white. 50 cts. each. 


Well known as the most fragrant plant of our gar- 

dens. Very popular as house plants, continuing in 

bloom allthrough the season, Flowers are dark blue, 

lavender and white. 
in the summer. 


PRICE. Strong young plants 10 cts. each; $1.00 doz.; $6.00 100. 


HIBISCUS SINENSIS 


Excellent plants for bedding out, being continually in bloom, all through the 
summer. Also great favorites for pot culture, the double, bright scarlet flowers attract- 


Specimen plants for lawn decora- 


Make excellent border plants 


RAWSON’S LIST OF SELECTED PLANTS. 97 


LILY OF THE VALLEY 


One of the best late spring flowering plants, producing racemes of pure white flowers 
mitting a delicious fragrance. Perfectly hardy in the garden. Pips ready for delivery as 
oon as frost leaves the ground. : 


Price selected flowering pips, doz. 25 cts.; 100 $1.50. 


EASTER LILIES IN POTS 


Y We grow thousands of these beautiful plants for Easter blooming at our own green- 
houses in Arlington. The plants are ready for shipment either in bud or bloom after March 
10th. Price will be quoted on application. = 


j As an early winter flowering plant it is simply indis- 
i LINUM TRIGYNUM pensable. Its brilliant orange flowers aremradiiced 
so profusely as to completely cover the plant, making it look like a golden ball. It is of 
easy cultivation and a most desirable house-plant. Each 15 cts.; doz. $1.50. 


| 11 1 P A very compact dwarf form of 
 Lopelia rysta alace the aeh ea eee for edg- 
P cH, d ings. Color i i 

f and each individual plant is a mass of bloom in itself. Will Coneiieere ploatReo eon 


out the season. Especially handsome when edged with yellow coleus. 
Price each 10 cts.; doz. $1.; 100 $6. PELARGONIUMS. 


MARANTA. PELARGONIUMS 


Valuable decorative store plants, remarkable for OR LADY WASHINGTON 


‘their richness and beauty of their varied foliage. 
These are more commonly known as Lady Wash- 


Color of leaves a ligh shade of green mottled and 
pepotted a reddish brown. Each 50 cts. and $1. 

ington Geraniums. The flowers have deep blotches 
on the upper petals and bright spots on the lower 


. ANETTIA BICOLOR. Manettia Vine. ones. When in bloom during the months of May and 


3 $ e June they are very beautiful and ornamental, either 
A charming and profuse flowering climber, pro- as pot-plants or in the garden. Although their time 
ducing tubular flowers from 1 to 2 inches in 


; p 1 of blooming is short, their great beauty while i 
ength, the plant being literally covered with them flower pea them very Weninantel - i eae 
eentire season. The coloring of these flowers is Mrs. Robert Sandiford. (The New Double White.) 
orgeous inthe extreme, being a flame color tipped This charming yariety cannot be excelled in its 
th bright yellow ; the contrast with the vivid green, 


L ] x | : beauty by any flower we grow. The flowers are 
g ossy foliage is startling, making the plant an object 3 inches across, of the purest snow white, and per- 
of rare beauty. Each 15cts.; 8 for $1. 


; fectly double and very free in bloom. 
OTAHEITE ORANGE. Dwart 


Madame Thibaud. (The New Double Pink.) The 
Queen of Pelargoniums. Flowers 3 inches in 
diameter, perfectly double, of the brightest pure 
pink, beautifully ruffled edges. Very free in 


A overt orange, which bears a Ee omision of bloom. 
fragrant flowers and edible fruit. One of the most LINDA. No words can ex = i 
a NDA. press the beauty of this 
€ctive plants for the house. Those we offer are MARANTA. charming yariety. It is a remarkable free 
ong plants, which will flower and bear fruit the bloomer, producing large trusses of elegantly 
ming season. Price, extralarge plants, 75 cts. each ; fringed flowers. Its coloris a beautiful orange pink, the upper petals finely feathered 
ond size, 50 cts. each. with maroon. A very attractive and distinct flower. 


Sandiford’s Wonder. A recent introduction of special merit. Flower semi-double, pure 
white, some showing arich maroon spot inupper petals. A wonderfully profuse bloomer 
and a grand variety for florist’s use. 

JOSEPH LEIGH. A clear rosy pink with large dark maroon blotch on upper petals. Very 
dwarf habit and free flowering. 

Sandiford’s Best. A superb variety of recent introduction. Flower is a beautiful shade of 
pink surrounded with a broad band of purest white, with a large white throat. Plantis very 
free blooming and makes immense round trusses, 

Price of any of above varieties, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Set of six varieties for $1.25. 


PETUNIAS 


We offer both the single and double forms of these handsome bedding plants. They are in- 
dispensable for garden decoration on account of the handsome variety of colors and their pro- 
fusion of bloom, 

Double Fringed. We have a superb assortment of these petunias, which we have been seleot- 
ing for a number of years, choosing only those for propagation the next year that are the 
most marked in color. These are in separate varieties and we offer them as follows: 

Strong young plants, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
Set of 12 distinct varieties for $1.50. 

Single Fringed or Giants of California. By far the finest strain of all the single petunias. 
Flowers are enormous in size and exquisitely fringed and blotched. Colors are magnificent, 
ranging from dark maroon to almost pure white. The plants have a tendency to sport and 
it is not uncommon to see 2 or 3 distinct colors on the same plant. 

Strong young plants, 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 


PHLOX DRUMMONDI 


One of the freest blooming and most desirable of our annual bedding plants. They are in 
bloom continually throughout the season and their brilliant colors make a display that is 
magnificent, Assorted colors each 10 cts. ; doz. $1. 


BORDER AND HARDY CLOVE PINKS 


The oldest but still great favorite plants of our gardens. They are yery fragrant and free 
flowering, the colors being white, pink, rose and variegated. 
Price each 15 cts.; doz. $1.50. 


Specimen plants $1 to $3 cach. 


98 RAWSON’S LIST OF SELECTED PLANTS. 


Palms are now indispensable in all decorations, whether for apartments, conseryatories or for 
tropical bedding in summer. Thelarge demand the past few years has induced us to considerably 
increase our facilities for growing this class of stock. The varieties enumerated below are those best 


paapiedtowhourceuuerxe: ARECA LUTESCENS 


This majestic palm is considered by many to be without a peer for strength and elegance. Of very 
easy culture in the house and used largely for decorative purposes. 


Bs 4-inch pots, 15 to 18 inches high, 50 cts. each; 5-inch pots, 18 to 20 inches high, 75 cts. 
is each; 6-inch pots, 24 inches high, $1.50. Larger plants $2 to $5. 
COCOS WEDDELIANA The most elegant and graceful of allthe smaller palms. Its 
+ slender, erect stems are freely furnished with its grace- 
fully arching leayes, made up of innumerable long, narrow pinne or segments of a rich green color. 
The Cocos are admirable for fern dishes, as they are of slow growth and maintain their beauty for 


a long time (see cut). 3-imch pots, 12 inches high, 25 cts. each; 4-inch pots, 15 inches 
O cts. | 


Cocos WEDDELIANA. high, 5 


PLUMBAGO 


Capensis. A _ beautiful free flowering 
shrubby plant, pr: ducing Jarge trusses of 
delicate azure blue flowers. Bedded out 
during summier, it blooms the whole 
season. Also fine for pots ortubs. 10 cts. 
each. 

»Capensis Alba. A yaluable plant either for 
bedding out or potculture. Itis an exact 
counterpart of the blue Plumbago Capen- 
sis except in color, which in this variety 
is creamy white. Hach 10 cts, 


KENTIAS BELMOREANA and FOSTERIANA 


The Kentias, both Belmoreana and Fosteriana, are the 
hardiest in cultivation, and give better satisfaction as a house 
plant than any other varieties. They are of slow growth, and 
are not affected by the dust and dry atmosphere of the house, 
and were we to select one palm only, it certainly would be a 
Kentia. The two varieties are of similar appearance, the 
former being dwarfer and more spreading, and the latter is of 
stronger growth, with broader, heavier foliage. Price 4- 
inch pot, 15 inches high, 75 cts. each; 5-inch pot, 20 
inches high, $1.50; 6-inch pot, 24 to 30 inches high, 
$2.50. Larger plants $3 to $10 each. 


LATANIA BORBONICA 


PRIMULAS CHINESE PRIMROSE eg : The popular Chinese Fan Palm, too well known to need 
: description. Price 4-inch pots, 12 to 15 inches high, 50 


LATANIACBORBONIUAC cts. each ; 5-inch pots, 15 inches high, $1 3; 6-inch pots, 
Sai Ae Or pane. Ot ee eae Sg ae é 20 to 24 inches high, $1.50. Larger plants $2 to $5 each. 


ready aliee Deceniber tet, Colors, whitey pineland crimaon: 4. Nia aN , PHOENIX RECLINATA 


Price large flowering plants, each 25 cts.; doz. $2.50. One of the hardiest of the Date Palms. 


‘ Foliage is dark green and glossy. A very 
Rudbeckia, Golden Glow : manele 2 


strong growing variety. Price 5-inch 
pots, 15 imches a a $1 garks 6-inch 
ae ots, 24 inches high, $1.50 each. 
One os We most distinct and beautiful large growing hardy P 2 i sh,$ 

perennials that has been introduced in years, and one that should find ‘ 

a Ee Every Barden ae plant is a strong grower, of fine branch- PANDANUS. Screw Pine 
ing habit, bearing by the hundred, on long, graceful stems, beautiful Ttilis i 
double blossoms of the brightest golden-yellow and as large as a Pandanng eo eno celled ae a 
cactus dahlia. Excellent for cut flowers, lasting well when cut. A Pee the pes Thisas he oft the mueeacenl 
pane that is easily managed, growing and blooming nicely with very Ue # > f = nd tal folinee planta -wnae 
ittle care and in almost any kind of soil. Z of our ornamen ge p : 


cellent for the centre of vases and 
15 cts. each; 4 for 50 cts.; doz. $1.50. 


baskets, or grown as a single specimen. 
SALVIA SPLENDENS 


For in or out-door decoration. 4-inch 
pots, 50 cts. each; 5-inch pots, $ 
each. 

— Veitchi. This is one of the most at- 


One of the most magnificent of our bedding plants. Its principal tractive of decorative plants. The leave 


beauty is the enormous amount of bright scarlet flowers which KEnTIA B y i i ith 

are borne freely and continually from July til frost. The flower BEM OREAN SS pre lieht exeea een 

spikes are borne well above the foliage, giving the appearance of a grand blaze of color. anid ecaceritte curved. acimeh pots, $ 
Price strong plants, cach 10 cts.; doz. $1. Extra strong plants each; 5-inch pots, $1.50 each. 


in 4-inch pots, each 15 cts.; doz. $1.50. . 


SALVIA SPLENDENS COMPACTA 


A more compact form of above, making excellent pot plants. Also fine for bedding. 
Same price as S. Splendens. 


~SMILAX 


One of the most valuable plants for such decoration as festooning, etc. Also used a 
great deal for bouquets and wreaths, the foliage being a most desirable shade of green. 
Can be éasily grown in the house. Price, each 10 cts.; doz. $1. 


NEW SALVIA 


MAROON PRINCE 


See Back of Gover for Description and Price. 


PANDANUS VEITCHL 


RAWSON’S LIST 


VERBENA 


Rawson’s Mammoth Strain 


For wealth of bloom and continuous flowering the Verbena 
is unsurpassed. One of the most desirable of the bedding 
plants when used for mass effect. 

We offer several of the most distinct varieties of these use- 
ful bedding plants. All are of the mammoth or large flowering 
type, which we have been selecting and improving for several 
years past. The colors range through all the different shades 
of scarlet, purple, crimson, pink, blue, white, etc. 


Price, 10 cts. each; 75 cts. doz.; $5 per 100. 


STOCKS 


We offer pot-grown plants of our Flower Market Strain of 
Stocks, in colors of white, crimson, light blue, dark blue and 
pink, as follows: 


10 cts. each; $1.00 doz. Ready March Ist. 


Swainsonia Galegifolia 


Alba. A most desirable ever-blooming plant, with pure white 
flowers, produced in sprays of from 12 to 20 flowers each. 
As an individual plant for the window or conservatory we 
know of nothing that will give as much satisfaction as the 
Swainsonia. Its easy culture, growing in almost any light 
position, its freedom of bloom, and the grace and beauty of 
the flower and plant will undoubtedly make it popular.- 


Rosea. A new pink-colored variety, very pretty. 
15 cts. each; the two for 25 cts.; $1.50 doz. 


VINCA 


Elegans. 
marked. 


periwinkle. 


Dark-green border, centre a sea-green, 


Major Wariegata. Leaves 
creamy-white, blue flowers. 


OF SELECTED PLANTS. 


One of the very best vase plants. Sometinies called 
irregularly 


glossy green, broadly margined with 


Price strong young plants, 10 cts. each; $1 doz. |Extra large 


plants 25 and 50 cts. each. 


MAMMOTH VERBENA. 


VIOLETS blooming in the house during the winter. 


California. New, single, blue. 

Lady Hume Campbell. Double, blue. 

Marie Louise. Deep violet-blue, very fragrant. 

Double Russian. Hardy, rich, double, blue. 

Prince of Wales. Single, light shade of blue, very fragrant. 
15. cts. each; $1.50 doz. 


RAWSON’S ABRIDGED LIST OF 


Fjouse and B 


, iy 


Each. 

Antirrhinum. Choicest mixed, all colors, about April 1st $0.10 

Balsam. White and colored sorts, about May Ist.....-..-.- 10 
Bellis. (English Daisy.) Very popular, hardy border 

plants, dwarf, colors pink and. white..-..-.--.++:+++-+- - 05 
Bouvardia. Shrubby plants, with various colored 

flowers. HBxcellent winter blooming plauts.............-- 25 


Browalia Speciosa Major. A giant flowering form of 
Browalia. A clear blue color, flowering winter and 
PURI ON eile lel plate < bioial= = slain elcinicin ow o\a.eie evieisine ie alee teiabatetatatamintal a atalet 15 


Calendula Meteor. The best of the Calendulas. Bright 
Orange. Ready April 15th...........sceecewsccececccesccecee -10 
€alliopsis, Golden Wave. Very compact form. Great 
profusion of beautiful golden flowers.........-- enhdsontece -10 
Candytuft, Empress. The largest flowering white candy- 
tuft.” Excellent for Cutting. ....ccncecaccenseepecnccccscces - 10 
Celosia. (Cockscomb.) Allcolors,mixed. Ready Aprill5th. .10 
Centaurea Gymnocarpa, or Dusty Miller............ eceee lO 
Cosmos. Early blooming. Mixed colors. May Ist.....-: .10 
——Mammoth late flowering. Mixed colors.............-+ - 10 
Cyclamen Persicum Giganteum. Assorted colors.....- + 25 
Daisy. (Giant Marguerite.) Large white flowers........... 15 
Echeveria. Common edging plants, very compact -10 
Feverfew. Double white, handsome, free flowering 
plants. Flowers small..... Ss nQCHaC or er ocenngcesogucoseececs -10 
Gaillardia. The annual variety. Assorted colors......... - 10 
Helianthus. (Sunflower.) Dwarf. Double yellow........ 10 
— Chrysanthemum flowered. Very fine flowering and 
double......... Soncothdc oSna dhs Sonos oreseoseas Mae lelesale vinine eielei - .10 
ice Plant. A handsome trailing plant, Flowers white.... .10 
Ivy, English. A tender climbing ivy used for house 
PML Ege soc cena Seda Dino COR DOSE EOD Ann SS ORB BnES Suns tROeBooENaE 15 


Doz. 
$1 00 
1.00 


50 


2.50 


1.50 


2.25 
1.50 


1.00 


1.00 ‘ 


edding 


sy 


Each. 
Marigold. Dwarf French. Assorted colors. Ready April 
Fob ie etlertelasietelesterstere etetetatetiatatotatetetatatelo\ais\cl=iacim clalciafelnisieiaieletetsieteieisters $0.05 
Tall African. Large flowers. Assorted colors........... -05 
Mignonette, Defiance. The largest flowering mignonette .10 
Musk Plant. Delicious musk odor. Ready May Ist....... -10 
Nasturtium. Assorted tall varieties from our special 
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— Assorted dwarf varieties from our special mixture..... 10 
Pilea. (Artillery Plant.) A most desirable plant for 
OD SRE IS Sk decor 300 SESc Cao HOD RONBOBE LOCO IoCO “osose an COC ACH Ss 15 
Pyrethrum, or Golden Feather. A very popular bed- 
ding plant. Valuable on account of its golden-yellow 
HEL SEE coe eno se ok car coccoe dap soup oee Jenco oh cmacdecerac sedlesn 05 
Santolina Maritima. An excellent border plant. Very 
glaucous. Peculiar fragrance to the foliage.............. -05 
Scabiosa. Very handsome bedding plants, with purple 
and white flowers. Assorted colors..........---.++-+-++-- 10 
Sensitive Plant. Ready May Ist....-..--.....eeeeeereeerees -10 
Solanum, or Jerusalem Cherry. Handsome pot plants 
bearing bright red DerrieS....-.0.-.0...0ccnesncncrecmeacces 25 
Stevia Serrata. Flowers white and very small, but borne 
in great numbers. Excellent for cutting.......-..+.+...-. 10 
Strobilanthes Dyerianus. Beautiful metallic purple and 
PINK FOWAGE!S. once cence cencenecs occ elec ncecernncmesencascens 15 
Sweet Sultam. Assorted COIOrS.......2-.eeee cece eee e ee eeeee 10 
Tradescantia. Popularly known as Wandering Jew. 


Woliage! Variegated... ccceccceccqeecee cern en ceccesncescesei -10 


Zinnias, Double Dwarf. One of the most desirable bed- 
ding plants. Flowers very brilliant and double. In 
bloom continually. Ready May Ist.....----+--++se-eeceees 05 


99 


These plants are of good size and are suitable for 


ants 


Doz. 
$0.50 


KUMO-NO-ISHO. JAPANESE IRIS. 


No. 18. 


No. 8. Mana-dsuru. Six large petals, white, veined deep blue. 
Centre of minor petals purple, edged white. 


No. 9. Hana-no-nishiki. Reddish purple petals, lighter towards 
towards edge. Distinct yellow ray at base of each. 
No. 10. Yomo-no-umi. Six enormous petals of a _ beautiful 


lavender overlaid with pink minor petals, a rich purple. 

No. 11. Mei-ran. Petals blush pink heavily flaked with magenta. 
Purple at base surrounding the golden ray. ¥ 

No. 12. Kuma-funjin. Magnificent rich purple, lighter under- 
neath. Golden ray contrasting finely with rich coloring of petal. 

No. 13. Taihei-raku. Very handsome shade of crimson with 
distinct ray of yellow at base of petal. 

No. 14. Hana-api. Delicate tint of light lavender, with darker 
shade underneath. Minor petals rich purple. ~ 

No. 15. Uehiu. Very irregular petals, sky blue on edges shad- 
ing to almost white in centre. A distinct variety. 

No. 16. Oshokun. Petals very large, edged a deep rich purple. 
Centre of petals and underneath an ultramarine blue. 


No. 17. Shippo. Beautiful sky blue, edged purple. Petals white 
veined. Minor petals lavender to purple. 

No. .18. KMumo-no-isho. Six large petals, deep magenta, edged 
lighter, lavender underneath. Minor petals rich purple, yellow 


ray very distinct. 

No. 19. Kimi-no-megumi. Three enormous petals of light sky 
blue, veined darker and lavender underneath. Six minor petals, 
three purple, spotted white, and three pink. 

No. 20. Kumo-no-uye. Six large petals, edges undulating and of 
a rich purple shading to a light blue around the golden ray at 
base of petal. 

No. 21. Wezo-nishiki. Lavender to ultramarine blue 
with purple. Minor petals large and of same color. 


suffused 


No. 22. Shishi-ikari. Rich deep cerise color, with distinct golden 
ray. Minor petals white, edged lavender to purple. ’ 
No. 23. Oniga-shima. Six rich deep purple petals, with golden 


One of the handsomest. 


bar at base of each. ; : 
Pure white petals, six in number, with dis- 


No. 24. Sano-watashi. 
tinct yellow ray. 

No. 25. Yedo-jiman. Three large petals of rich purple, with an 
ultramarine blue band through centre of each. 

No. 26. Senjo-no-hora. Light carmine spotted and flaked darker. 
Base of petals haye a yellow bar surrounded with violet. 


No. 27. O-torige. Three enormous petals of a handsome violet 
shade. Three minor petals a deep rose. 

No. 28. Shira-taki. Almost pure white, with six very large petals. 

No. 29. Shiga-no-ura-nami. Six large petals, edged rich violet 
purple, centre a light blue. 

No. 30. Kagaribi. Rich carmine shade, veined white. Three 
minor petals white, tipped violet. 

No. 31. Kosui-no-iro. Six large petals of a delicate tint of blue, 


yeined white. Golden ray in centre quite distinct. 


RAWSON’S LIST OF HARDY 


| $1.50 per doz. 


PERENNIALS. 


HARDY PERENNIALS 


A Select List of Most Desirable Varieties 


No class of plants enjoys greater popularity at the present time 
than the Hardy Perennials. They have made rapid strides into public 
favor the past few years until now they may be considered to have a 
prominent and a permanent place in our American gardens. They 
have for many years been greatly in demand in European countries 
and everywhere have given the best of satisfaction. According to the 
modern idea of landscape gardening the ideal garden is not one whose 
beds are laid out on geometric lines, but rather one where there is a 
closer resemblance to nature, and this can best be effected by the use 
of perennials giving a great range of color and at the same time a con- 
tinuity of bloom throughout the season. They are all of very easy 
culture. Very little care need be given to them except the possible 
enriching of the soil or the giving of a slight protection during the 
winter. The varieties listed below are ones that we have selected as 
being the most desirable. There are a great many others which we 
have, but do not list for want of space. : . 


JAPANESE IRIS 


The Most Magnificent of all Perennials 


We have a superb collection of these beautiful Iris, embracing all 
shades from a deep rich purple to a pure white. The flowers are 
enormous in size, measuring from 10 to 12 inchesin diameter, and are 
of the finest texture. They come into flower about the middle of June 
and last for five or six weeks, surpassing all other summer flowering 
plants in the richness of coloring and markings. The fifty varieties 
jisted below are the finest in existence and are imported direct from 
Japan in extra large clumps ready for flowering next summer. 


Price: Per clump, 25 cts.; doz. $2.50. Set of 50 varieties, $8.00. 
In ordering, either name or number will be sufficient. 

No. 1. Gekka-no-nami. Magnificent pure white yariety with very 
large petals, having a golden rayed centre. Comes into bloom 
very early. 

No.2. Shishi-odori. Three very large petals of a rich purple shad- 
ing toa blue at base of petal, with a bright yellow base. 

Wo. 3. Mumoma-no-sora. Enormous flower ot a silvery white 
suffused with a delicate shade of blue. Centre clear yellow. 

No. 4. Kumo-no-obi. Three superb petals edged purple and shad- 
ing to greenish blue jn centre. Centre golden rayed. 

No. 5. Ho-o-jo. Six large petals of a rich maroon yeined white. 
Underneath of petals lighter. 4 

Wo.6. Geisha-ui. Dark crimson veined black. Three minor petals 
white, tipped lavender. Very bright yellow in centre. 

No. 7. Sofu-no-Hoi. A very unique variety of lJayender and 
purple flaked petals, with golden ray at base. 

Rich purple, shaded lighter towards 


No. 32. HMomochi-guma. 
centre. Minor petals a deep lavender. ‘ . 

No. 33. MKaku-jaku-ro. Three enormous petals of violet, with 
deeper margin and yeined white. — : : 

No. 34. Momiji-no-taki. Deep pink changing to violet at base of 
petal. Soft shell pink underneath of petal. 2 

Wo. 35. Shuchiu-Hwa. Delicate lilac, edged deep lilac. Golden 
ray at base of petal. Veined pure white. — 

No. 36. Vedo-Kagami. Deep magenta lilac, darker underneath. 
Minor petals dark purple and white. 4 ¢ : 
No. 37. Uji-no-hotam. Deep blue, edged violet and veined white- 
Minor petals flaked with purple. : : = 
No. 38. Shimo-youo-tsuki. Very double, pure white, with distinct 

golden ray. 
No. 39. Tsurugi-no-mai. Rich crimson purple, lighter under- 
neath. Golden ray very prominent. 
No. 40. Iso-no-nami. Six petals of sky blue, flaked near centre 
| with purple. Minor petals tipped rich purple. 
| Wo. 41. Oyodo. Three large petals of rich purple, shaded darker 
| towards base, contrasting strikingly with yellow bar. 
Wo. 42. Bandai-no-nami. Very large, pure white. One of the 
best of its color. 
No. 43. Waka-murasaki. Six large petals of rich carmine, spotted 
slightly with white. Golden ray in centre yery distinct. 
No. 44. HKyodai-san. Large petals of purple, shading to light blue 
towards ceutre, and veined white. - 
Wo. 45. HKigan-no-misao. Very faint lavender, tinted white, with 
pure white veins. One of the most delicate varieties. 
Wo. 46. Koki-no-iro. Deep violet, shaded lighter in centre and 
lighter underneath. Golden ray very distinct. 
No. 47. Samidore. Six enormous petals, pure white in color, with 
golden yellow base. 
Wo. 48. Tora-odori. Light sky blue, flaked and spotted yiolet-. 
Minor petals lavender. 
Wo. 49. Tsuru-no-kegoroma. A handsome pure white variety of 
great substance. One of the best. 
Wo. 50. Date-dogu. Three enormous petals edged with deep 


crimson, shaded lighter towards centre of petal and violet at base. 
EXTRA fine mixed varieties Japanese Iris, 15 cts. each; 


GERMAN IRIS 


An excellent form of Iris and very largely used for borders. Suc- 
ceeds finely on low wet ground, Should be in every garden. Flowers 
of good size and of great variety of colors. 

Price: Choice mixed varieties, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 


RAWSON’S LIST OF HARDY PERENNIALS. 101 


HARDY ANEMONES 


Japanese Varieties 


The varieties of Anemone Japonica are among the most beautiful 
of our hardy perennials. They come into flower about the first of 
August and continue to bloom till frost. They are at their best in 
September and at that time they are the most attractive plants in 
the garden. They are quite hardy and will stand our New England 
winters fully as well as any other perennial. They thrive in ordinary 
good garden soil, but need to be plentifully supplied with water during 
the hottest part of summer. Very valuable for cutting and altogether 
are among the most desirable of hardy plants for the garden. We 
list below three of the best forms of Anemone Japonica, which we offer 
either in early spring or late fall as follows: 

PRICE. Any one variety, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. Set of 
3 varieties for 40 cts. 


JAPONICA ROSEA. A distinct species with flowers of a beautiful 
pink with yellow centre. Blooms freely from last of August to 
November. Flowers produced on long stems. .It is of vigorous 
growth with handsome foliage. Should be in every garden. 

JAPONICA ALBA. Contrasts prettily with the above variety, which 
it resembles in every way excepting color, which is a pure white. 
Flowers large with prominent yellow stamens. One of the latest 
flowering perennials we have and equalled by but few hardy plants 
for beauty and freedom of bloom. 

JAPONICA WHIRLWIND. A new semi-double form of Anemone 
Japonica Alba, which is supposed to be a cross between this 
beautiful variety and A. Japonica Rosea. In general style and 
habit it is identical with the white anemone; of the same strong 
habit of growth, and is even more free-flowering than the original 
type. The flowers, which are 2% to 3 inches across, have several 
rows of pure white petals, and have the advantage of lasting much 
longer than the single varieties. 


HARDY PHLOX 


This magnificent family of hardy perennials may well be termed 
the most widely known and deservedly popular of all the various 
plants which we have in our gardens. There is no perennial more 
worthy of culture, more satisfactory in every situation or more suited 
for individual plants or grouping for mass effect. The varieties listed 
are the tall growing ones termed Phlox Decussata which we are so 
familiar with in the old-fashioned gardens. They are at their best in 
the late fall, producing grand heads of bloom of the most brilliant 
colors. They are all very fine for cutting and very floriferous. Welist 
them in ten distinct colors enumerated below and offer them as follows. ANEMONE JAPONICA. 


Price 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. Set of 10 varieties, $1.25. 


Bright Salmon with crimson eye. Deep Scarlet with dark eye. 
ilac with white centre. White, shaded pink, scarlet eye. 
Pure White. Purple with richcentre. White with rosy 
crimson eye. Silwery Rose. Pink with crimson eye. Rosy 
Purple, very fine. 


PAEONIES 


This is undoubtedly one of the oldest and best known 
class of herbaceous plants inexistence. The Peonies are among 
the noblest and most magnificent perennials and are indispens- 
able for thegarden. Thecolors have the greatest range of color, 
embracing white, flesh color, rose, pink, yellow, salmon, scarlet 
and crimson in lighter or darker shades. They require very rich 
soil, are perfectly hardy and do especially well in shady loca- 
tions. We offer in the following list a collection of the best 
varieties, being a selection of the best old varieties and the¥ 
cream of the newer sorts. 


Named Varieties of Pzonies 


CANDIDISSIMA. The peer of 
all the whites. Large flower 
of superb form and double. 
Color pure white. 

DELACHII. A superb dark 
variety. Color a deep rich 

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~ [ROA Spo ower. Color a bright glow- 
“6 ZNSE, Si \si ing rose. Extra fine variety. 
esis www LOUIS VAN HOUTTE. A 
mel SN deep dark red, one of the 
art = choicest of its color. Flower 
of excellent size and form. 
MADAME CHAUMAY. One 
of the most beautiful Pzo- 
nies. Color a satiny rose, 
flower large and finely form- 


PRICE OF PONIES. Any of 

the following 35 cts. each; 
$3.50 per doz. Set of 10 
varieties for $3.00. 


ed. 

MAGNIFICA. True to its 
name. Large flowers of pure 
white, spotted with a bril- 
liant shade of carmine. 

PULCHERRIMA.,. A very del- 
icate shade of creamy white 
and one of the most beautiful. 

d RUBENS. Arichdark red of 

Harpy PHuiox. the shade that is so common 
in our old-fashioned gardens. Superb grower with very large flowers. 

SOUVENIR DE LW’EXPOSITION. A distinct shade of light cherry, 
Flowers of excellent size and form. One of the hardiest. 

VICTORIA. A magnificent satiny white variety with large flowers of 
superb form. One of the best white varieties. 


PAEONIES IN COLORS 


We have a fine assortment of Pzonies in separate colors which we 
offer as follows: 
Double in shades of Red, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Double in shades of Pink, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Double in shades of White, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
PHEONIA TENUIFOLIA, FL. PL. A fine distinct species with 
elegant divided foliage, flowers full and a very deep blood red. 
It is a dwarf compact bloomer and in all one of the most effective 
of the Pzonies. 
Price, 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 
TREE P2#ZONY. Hardy and more in the form of ashrub, with single 
or double flowers, enormous size and charming colors, from white 
PONIES. to deep crimson. Each $1 to $2. 


RAWSON’S LIST OF HARDY PERENNIALS. 
Rawson's Collection of 
12 Select Perennials 


The twelve hardy perennials listed below are those we have selected as 
being the most satisfactory of this class. 

The collection embraces nearly every color and ensures a continuity of 
bloom from spring to late fall. To place this choice collection within easy 
reach of all our customers, we make the following special offer: 


Any one of the following, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
Complete set of 12 for $1.50. 


ACHILLEA, ‘* THE PEARL.’’ Very fine for cutting. Flowers pure 
white, double, and borne in great profusion. JunetoSeptember. 2% feet. 

AQUILEGIA CHRYSANTHA. A very handsome variety of Columbine. Flowers 
are a pure golden yellow with extra longspurs. Veryfragrant. One of the most 
distinct of the columbines. Flowers from May to August. Height 3 feet. 

CAMPANULA grandifiora. Otherwise known as Platycodon. Flowers. are dark 
blue and extra large. Blooms from August tillfrost. Height 2 to 3 feet. One of 
the showiest of the perennials. 

COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA. A superb variety for cutting. Flowers are golden 
yellow and fully 3inches indiameter. Wonderfully profuse bloomer, lasting from ~ 
June tillfrost. Itis perfectly hardy and of very easy culture. 214 feet high. 

DICENTRA SPECTABILIS. Commonly called “Bleeding Heart.” Blooms in 
SPEne and has long drooping racemes of bright pink heart-shaped flowers. May- 

eet. 

DELPHINIUM FORMOSUM. The most popular and the best of the Larkspurs. 
Flowers are deep blue, having a white eye, and are produced in long spikes. 
Quite hardy and of very easy culture. Blooms most of summer. Height about 4 


feet. 

GYPSOPHILA PANICULATA. Best known as “Baby’s Breath.” Small white 
flowers borne in enormous quantities during the summer. One of the best for 
cutting. Grows to a height of 3 feet. 

TRIS KHZZ=EMPFERI. Japanese Iris. For full description see page 100. Assorted 
colors are offered in this collection. ? 

PONIES. Old favorites in the garden, but now more popular than ever. Very 
free flowering during the summer months. Flowers of excellent size and of very 
bright colors. Mixed varieties offered here. 

PHLOX PERENNIAL. Mixed varieties. Very desirable, as they will succeed 
almost anywhere. Colors range from white to brilliant climson. Excellent bor- 
der plants, as well as for mass effect. 

: RUDBECKIA, GOLDEN GLOW. Undoubtedly the best of the recent introduc- 

tions. It is of very vigorous growth, often attaining a height of 6 feet. Marvellous continuity of bloom 
beginning in spring and lasting till late in the fall. Flowers are a beautiful golden yellow and perfectly 
double. 

TRITOMA UVARIA. Commonly known as “ Red Hot Poker” on account of the orange red spike of flowers 
showing very prominently above the foliage. Bloomsin August. Height 3 feet. 


General List of Hardy Perennials 


Under this heading will be found a general selection of Herbaceous Perennials, which we consider as most 
suitable. They are all strong plants from ground except where noted.and will be ready for delivery as soon 
after April Ist as the frost leaves the ground. The single and dozen price will be found after each variety, 
also the month or time of and the height to which they grow. 


AGROSTEMMA coronaria. An excellent plant for borders and of very easy cultivation. Flowers are 
single and pure white, blooming during June, July and August. 2feet. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 

ALYSSUM saxatile compactum. Spring flowering. Yellow and very dwarf. Profuse bloomer. Foliage 
glaucous. Grows to a height of 6 inches. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 

ANTHEMIS Kelwayii. A profuse blooming plant with deep yellow flowers and handsome foliage. Blooms 
from Juneto August. Height2to3feet. 15 cts .each; $1.50 per doz. ‘ 

ANTHERICUM liliastrum. The large St. Bruno’s Lily. Flowers pure white, borne on long white spikes. 
ee 6 es Quite large. Foliage grass-like and very graceful. Height is 2% to3feet. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz 

CoREOPSIS LANCEOLATA. AQUILEGIA, Double Blue. A strong growing variety with bright blue flowers. Valuable for cutting. 

Blooms from Aprilto June. Height about 3feet. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 


AQUILEGIA, Double White. Similar to above excepting color, CAMPANULA pyramidalis, blue. Plant forming a pyramid com- 


which is a pure white. One of the finest white perennials. 15 cts. posed of numerous stems 4 to 5 feet in height, each stem being 

each; $1.50 per doz. crowded with large blue flowers. June and July. 15 cts. each; 
ARABIS Alpinus. Dwarf, free flowering plant suitable for rock- $1.50 per doz. 2 

work, etc. Charming white flowers blooming in early spring. CERASTIUM tomen- 


Height 6inches. 15cts. each; $1.50 per doz. : 

ARMERIA maritima. Commonly called Sea Pink. Grass-like 
foliage, surmounted by a tuft o* purple flowers. June. Height 9 | 
inches. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. } 

ARTEMESIA. Knownaswormwood. Foliage very fragrant. Height 
about 3feet. 15 cts. each; $1 50 per doz. 

ASCLEPIAS tuberosa. The Butterfly Milkweed. One of the finest 
and showiest perennials. Flowers are bright orange and are borne 
in immense heads. Of very easy culture and a valuable acquisition 
to anyone’s garden. Blooms during June and July. Height 2% | 
feet. 15 cts. each; $1 50 per doz. 


tosum. One of the 
best low growing 
perennials, Height 
about4 inches. Sil- 
very foliage and 
handsome white 
flowers, bloom‘ng 
in June. 20 cts. 
fT each; $2.00 per doz. 
/ a CHRYSANTHE- 
MU. maximum. 


: aS White Marguerite, 
ASTER. Perennial varieties, assorted. Very valuable plants on 2 = as it is commonly 
account of their profusion of bloom and their variety of colors. rue, Seer ue 7 known. Flowers 
Bloom in the fall and grow to a height of 3 to 4 feet. 15 cts. each; Nita “i very large, 4 inches 
£1.50 per doz. “ in diameter, with 


ASTILBE Japonica. The well knownSpirza Japonica. Plume-like 


i a rf __ broad, heavy, over- 
spikes of pure white flowers, thrown above the foliage. June and has lapping petals. Continue 
July. Height about 2 feet. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. SS in bloom all summer and 


are perfectly hardy. 25 cts. 
each; $2.50 per doz. 
DELPHINIUM elatum 
hybridum. A very hand- 
some variety of Larkspur 
in assorted colors, blue 
prelominating. Flowers 


BAPTISIA Australis. False indigo. Flowers dark blue in long 
racemes. Very showy plant blooming in July to a height of 2 feet. 
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. ; 

BOLTONIA latisquama. A yery valuable plant haying clear layen- 
der flowers very useful for cutting. Blooms during August and 
September. Height 4 feet. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

CAMPANULA grandiflora, white. Very popular for cutting, with in long spikes. Height 5to 
large showy pure white flowers. Blooms from July to September. edie ¢ 6 feet and blooms in July. 
Height 2to3feet. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. Larnyrvus LATIFouius. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz, 


RAWSON’S HARDY PERENNIALS. 


HARDY PERENNIALS—Continued 


DIANTHUS, Assorted. The hardy garden pink in assorted colors. One of the most 
satisfactory of this class for the garden. Comes into bloom in June and grows to a 
height of about9iuches. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 

DIGICALIS, Assorted. Foxglove. Very showy spikes of bloom of yellow, purple and 
white. Biooms during July and August. Height about 5feet. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 

EULALIA GRACILLIMA. A most desirable yariety of striped grass. The foliage is 
very narrow and drooping, making a graceful appearance. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 

FUNKIA Sieboldiana. A handsome foliage variety of the Plantain Lily. Foliage glau- 
cous, surmounted with handsome spikes of pale lilac flowers. Blooms during June. 
Height 2 feet. 15cts.each; 91.50 per doz. 

GAILLARDIA Grandifiora. Flowers very brilliant, the centre being brown and en- 
circled with rings of orange and crimson. Blooms in June and lasts till frost. Height 
2feet. 15cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 

HECENIUM Autumnale. Bright yellow flowers, borne in loosely rounded heads nearly 
2 feet through. .4-5feet,September. 15cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 

HELIANTHUS Multiflorus, fl. pl. The double hardy sunflower. The large double 
flowers are borne through the summer and fall. Very useful border plant. Autumn 
flowering, 4feet. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 

HE MEROCALLIS flava. Flowers very large and double, and terra-cotta in color. 
Foliage long and narrow. Height3 feet, May andJune. 15cts each; 91.50 per doz. 

HEUCHERA Sanguinea. Flowers are a bright red in color and are excellent for cutting. 
Of easy culture and quite hardy. JuneandJuly. 14feet. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 

HELLEBORUS Niger The Christmas Rose. Handsome plants, flowering in November 
and December. Flower pure waxy white. 25cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

HIBISCUS, Crimson Eye Magnificent hardy variety of hibiscus, with showy white flowers 
having acrimsonpurpleeye Flowers in August. Height 4feet. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 

* IBERIS Perennial. Perennial Candy- 

tuft. White flowers borne in flat heads 
during May and June. Foliage quite 
dark. 6% inches. 15 cts. each; $1.50 
per doz. 

LATHYRUS latifolius. The everlasting 
Pea. Very hardy and of great value 
for cutting. Flowers either red or 
white and very large. Will thrive 
almostinany soil. Bloomsthroughout 
the summer. 15cts.each; $1.50 per doz. 

LILY OF THE VALLEY. Largeclumps 
of this popular spring flowering plant 
for planting out. Perfectly hardy. 25 
cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

LOBELIA Cardinalis. The brilliant 

‘ cardinal flower. Color a bright cardi- 

& nalred. Flowers borne onlong spikes. 

j August and September. 3 feet. 15cts. 
each; $1.50 per doz. 

LYCHNIS Chalcedonica. Flowers in 
close heads, brilliant scarlet in color. 
Height 4feet. Juneto August. 15cts. 
each; $1.50 per doz. 

LYCHNIS Haageana. Brilliant orange- 
scarlet flowers nearly 2 inches across. 
Height 1 to 144 feet. July and August. 
15 cts. each; £1.50 per doz. 

LYTHRUM Roseum Superbum. A 
very free-flowering plant, of robust 
habit, producing long, showy spikes of 
rosy red flowers during the summer 
months. Height #@ to 3 feet. 15 cts. 
each; $1.50 per doz. 

MONARDA Didyma. A handsome bor- 
der plant. Foliage very fragrant. 
Flowers brilliant scarlet, and borne in 
immense heads, Height 2 to 3 feet. 
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 

MYOSOTIS. Forget-me-not. Theever 
popular little blue flower that is con- 
tinually in bloom. Very desirable for 
edgings and rockeries. Also used 


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GAILLARDIA GRANDIFLORA. 


inches. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
SPIR EA Japonica. See Astilbe Japonica. 


20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 
VERONICA Longifolia var. subsessilis. 


about 2feet. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 


per doz. 


SPIRzA JAPONICA. 


AQUILEGIA. 


largely in vases. The variety offered 
here is the Victoria, large flowered, 
and very compact. Deep blue in color. 
5 cts. each; 50 cts. per duz. 

OENOTHEKA Fruiticosa Major. 
Evening primrose. blooms with great 
freedom from June to August. klow- 
ers are yellow, of good size, and are 
borne in large heads. Height is 3 to4 
feet. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 

— Youngii. Ofsamehabit as preceding 
variety. Flowers are larger, being 2 
inches in diameter, and clear yellow in 
color. Suitable for any soil. 25 cts. 
each; $2.50 per dcz. 

PAPAVER Orientale. _The well-known 
and popular Oriental Poppy. The 
flowers are a bright scarlet, with a 
black blotch at the base of the petals, 
and when in bloom in the spring they 
make a very brilliant display. 25 cts. 
each; $2.50 per doz. 

PENTSTEMON gloxinoides. A hand- 
some plant, blooming in great pro- 
fusion from July to Octcber. Flowers 
are large and of great variety in colcr 
and markings. 15cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 

PHLOX. Dwarf Flowering. ‘he Lest 
of all the dwarf-growing perennials for 
early blooming. After flowering the 
foliage has the appearance of a hed of 
moss, being very thick and dense. 
Sometimes called Moss Pinks. As- 
sorted colors. 15cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 

POLEMONIUM Richardsonii. Flow- 
ers are bright blue and very sweet 
scented. Are borne in great profusion 
in loose spikes during the summer 
months. Height about 1 foot. 25 cts. 
each; $2.50 per doz. 

PRIMULA Japonica. A beautiful hardy 
Primrose. Broad tuft of foliage sur- 
mounted with flower stalk, having the ~ 
flowers atintervalsin whorls. Assorted 
colors. 2 feet; April to July. 15 cts. 
each; $1.50 per doz. 

PYRETHRUM, Double Assorted. A 
superb class of perennials. Flowers 


double, blooming profusely in June. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 
SCABIOSA Caucasica. One of the best border plants in existence. Flowers are a pale lilac 
about 3 inches across, and are borne continuously through the summer. Height about 18 


10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 

SPIR EX Palmata. A magnificent plant with heads of vivid crimson flowers and handsome 
foliage. Blooms during June, July and August. 

THYWUS serpyllum aureum. Variegated thyme. Foliage very fragrant and showy, being 
golden and green and holding color throughout the year. Very dwarf, only 8 inches high. 


Height 3feet. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 


One of the finest hardy perennials yet intro- 
duced. Flowers are of a deep rich blue and are borne on dense erect spikes a foot in length 
and from 4 to 5 inches in circumference. Blooms through the month of August. Height 


VERONICA spicata. Long spikes of small blue flowers. Blooms through June, July and 
August. Very popular in old-fashioned gardens. Height about 2 feet. 20 cts. each; $2.00 


per doz. z c = 
VERONICA spicata alba. A very showy white form of above variety. Blooms just as freely 
and makes an excellent contrast when grown together with the blue. 20 cts. each; $2.00 


WINCA minor. The well known Myrtle. Of a creeping habit and largely used for covering 
bare spots such as graves, etc. Foliage is small and evergreen. Bears bright blue flowers 
during June, July and August. 100 for $3.00; 5 cts. each; 50 cts. doz. 

WINCA minor alba. Similar to above, excepting flowers, which are pure white. A yery use- 
fuland attractive plant. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 

WINCA minor var. aurea. An exceedingly handsome variety, having variegated bright 
green and gold foliage. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 

YUCCA Filamentosa. Popularly known as Adam’s Needle. Best evergreen among the 
perennials. Foliage is drooping the year round, and in the summer itis surmounted with 
long branched spikes of pure white drooping flowers. 25 cts each; $2.50 per doz. 


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HARDY CLIMBING VINES 


Below are listed a number of the most desirable climbers which are 
hardy in this climate. They include the choicest of the flowering 
varieties and the best of the foliage vines. The roots are ready for 
delivery in early spring as soon as frost is out of the ground, say April 
{5th, or in late fall, at the prices set after each variety. 


; CLEMATIS 


We include under this head only the showiest of the varieties of 
Clematis. They are all rapid growers and very hardy,.and among the 
most satisfactory climbing vines for ornamental purposes. 


PANICULATA. Best of all the late summer or fall blooming varie- 
ties; very desirable for covering walls or fences; its profusion of 
star-like white flowers, with their delicate hyacinth fragrance, 
make it particularly adapted for planting near a veranda. 


Small plants 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. Large plants 50 cts. 
each; $5.00 per doz. Extra size, $1.00 each. 


JACKMANI. An excellent variety. Best of its color. Deep violet 
purple of velvety softness distinctly veined white. Large flowers 
blooming very profusely. Each 50 cts.; $5.00 doz. 

JACKMANI ALBA. Similar to above except in color, whichis a 
pure white. Very fine. Each, 50 cts.; $5.00 per doz. 

Duchess of Edinburgh. Pure double white, sweet scented. 
50 cts. 

Gipsey Queen. Rich, bright, dark velvety purple. 
flowering. 50 cts. each. 

Henryi. A pure white, large flowering of fine form, and recognized 
as by far the finest of the single white sorts. 50 cts. each. 

Mme. Baron Veillard. It is a duplicate of the well-known C. 
Jackmani, only the flowers in color are a most unique shade of 
soft pink and are produced profusely from midsummer until frost. 
Each, 50 cts. 

Coccinea. One of the most beautiful climbers, covered with bright 
coral-scarlet flowers from June until frost. Hach, 25 cts.; per 
doz. $2.50. 

Crispa. Crisped Leather Flower. July toSeptember. Flowers singly 
on long stalks, abundant, 144 in. long, lilac purple, and delight- 
fully fragrant. One of the best. 30 cts. 

Flammula. Sweet-scented Clematis. Masses of small, white, very 
fragrant flowers from June to September. Very beautiful. 
25 cts. 

Graveolens. Heavy-scented Clematis. 5 ft. All summer. Very 
strong climber, free bloomer, hardy, with fine foliage; flowers 
yellow, 144 in. in diameter. 25 cts. 


Ampelopsis Veitchii 


The well-known Boston Ivy, noted for its excellence for covering 
walls and buildings. Foliage in autumn of various brilliant colors. 
Leaves a bright green and very thickly borne, Each 25 cts; doz. $2.50. 


Each, 


Very free, late 


RAWSON’S i1ST OF HARDY CLIMBING VINES. 


HONEYSUCKLES 


A very popular and old-fashioned climbing vine 
with a profusion of very sweetly scented flowers 
of red, white and yellow. A very hardy vine and 
one of the most popular for a porch or piazza. 


BELGIAN. The Dutch Monthly Honey- 
suckle. In bloom all summer. Flowers are 
borne in large clusters and arered and yellow. 
Very fragrant. Each, 35 cts. 

HALLIANA. Hall’s Evergreen. Probably 
more generally grown than any other variety. 
Foliage is a deep green and almost evergreen 
through the winter. Flowers are very fragrant, 
yellow and white and blooming profusely 
HBR SATA LDS summer. 25 cts. each: $2.50 
per doz. 

HECKROTTI. An exceedingly handsome ya- 
riety of more recent introduction. Flowers 
very large and showy of a bright rose and 
yellow. Very striking and borne in large 
clusters. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 

GOLDEN VARIEGATED. Leaves beautifully 
variegated green and gold. Blooms through 
Juneand July. Flowers quite fragrant. One 
of the most satisfactory variegated leayed 
Vines. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 

SEMPERVIRENS Scarlet Trumpet ifoney- 
suckle. One of the freest flowering varieties, 
bearing throughout the summer clusters of 
scarlet tubular flowers. An exceedingly ef- 
fective vineforapiazza. 25cts.each; $2.50 
per doz. 


WISTARIAS 


A handsome group of flowering vines haying 
the flowers borne in pendulous clusters grape 
like, in either blue or white. Vine is quite hardy 
and quite a rapid grower. 
CHINESE BLUE. Themost popular Wistaria. 

August. Pale blue in color and very showy. 

per doz. 

CHINESE WHITE. Similar to above form excepting color of flow- 
ers, which are a pure white. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 

MULTIJUGA. A Japan variety with dark purple racemes, which 
attain a length of from 2 to 3 feet. A fine grower and very hardy. 

75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 

MULTIJUGA ALBA. A pure white form of above. 
every way. $1.00 each. 


OTHER HARDY CLIMBERS 


AKEBIA Quinata. A very rapid grower, cloyer-like leaves, with 
dark fragrant flowers. Each, 35 cts. 

AMPELOPSIS Quinquefolia. The common woodbine. A native 
vine of very vigorous growth. Fine for wall covering. 25 ets. 
each; $2.50 per doz. 

ACTINIDIA Polygama. A strong-growing climber from Japan, and 
of the most exceptional value where a quick-growing, clean foliaged 
plant is desired. It will rapidly cover a piazza. Foliage glossy 
green, and flowers white, with a purple centre. The fruit produced 
is as large as a good-sized grape, and edible. A most desirable 
plant. 35 and 50 cts. each. 

ARISTOLOCHIA Sipho. Dutchman’s Pipe. A yine with immense 
heart-shaped leaves, very dense, and when well established, of most 
rapid growth. Its brown flowers are shaped like a pipe, and are 
very interesting. 50 cts. each. 

BIGNONIA, or ‘‘ Trumpet Flower.’’ 
35 ets. 

BITTER SWEET (Celastrus Scandens). A native climbing or 
twining plant, with Jarge, glossy leaves, yellow flowers, and clusters 
of orange capsuled fruits. Each, 35 cts. 

CLIMBING HYDRANGEA. August. Bears large, flat heads of 
pinkish white flowers. A rare and desirable plant where a low 
climber is needed. 75 cts. ‘ 

HUDZU VINE. Our novelty of last year. Anextremeiy fast-growing 
vine with immense leaves, and bearing small racemes of rosy 
purple, pea-shaped flowers towards the close of August. 25 ets. 
each. 

MATRIMONY VINE. This is generally regarded as a climber, as 
its long, vigorous shoots push upward 8 to 10 ft., and then recurve 
gracefully to the ground, strung along their entire length late in 
summer with transparent, brilliant crimson berries. Goodin poor 
soil. 25 cts. 

MOONFLOWER (Ipomeea Pandurata). This is one of the most 
rapid-growing vines. A root three or four years planted will send 
up a number of strong shoots that climb rapidly to a height of 
thirty to forty feet. These shoots branch freely from the ground 
up, forming a perfect network of strong branches, densely covered 
with large deep-green, heart-shaped leaves, which overlap each 
other, forming a dense screen. The flowers, which are very large, 
ar a pure satiny white, witha pinkish purple throat, shading off 
deeperinthetube. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 

VITIS COIGNETLE, or ‘* Crimson Giory”’ Vine. This is one of 
the most remarkable climbing vines ever brought before the public. 
It has been grown abroad in a few places for many years, but owing 
to the difficulty in propagating, it has always been a scarce plant. 
Its foliage is very broad, after the style of the Dutchman’s Pipe, but 
its valuable quality rests in its remarkable brilliant coloring in the 
autumn, when each one of its large, leathery leaves takes on a 
glowing crimson color. Itis quite hardy. 50 cts. each. 


Flowers in May and 
50 cts. each; $5.00 


Excellent in 


Handsome scarlet. Each, 


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HARDY # 


~~ ORNAMENTAL 


& SHRUBS 


ALTHEA. Rose of Sharon. Very desirable shrubs, as they are 
of easy culture and bloom in the fall, when most other shrubby 
plants are out of flower. 


— Double White. Double Red. (Each 35 cts.; $3.50 doz. 


AZALEAS, Hardy. Mollis. A Japanese shrub. 
in advance of the foliage and are very large. 
orange and carmine. Borne in dense clusters. 

— Ghent. One of the handsomest hardy shrubs for massing. The 
coloring is magnificent, ranging from pure whiteto deep red. Very 
fragrant and early blooming. 


Price of above, $1 each; $10 doz. 
upwards. 


BERBERIS. (Barberry.) Excellent for hedging. Blooms in the 
summer and the flowers are succeeded by bright colored fruit 
lasting till early winter. 


Flowers are borne 
Colored yellow, 


Larger plants $1.50 and 


— Vulgaris Purpurea. A choice variety with purple foliage and 
fine for massing. 

— Tempers Foliage drooping and turning in fall to orange and 
crimson. Berries very numerous and bright red. 


Price of above, 15 to 30 cts. each. 


CALYCANTHUS FLORIDUS. Blooms all summer. Flowers are 
chocolate colored and very fragrant, also the wood. Height 4 feet. 
15 to 30 cts. each. 


CORNTS, or Do ood. Flowers in June, being covered with small 
anicles of white flowers, followed by clusters of white fruit. 
eight4feet. 35 cts. each. 


DAPHNE CNEORUM. Very dwarf growing. Blooms in May, pro- 
dugiie beautiful bright pink flowers, very sweet scented. 50 cts. 
each. 


‘DEUTZIA. A handsome shrub growing 4 feet in height and bearing 


during June white and pink flowers. 

— Crenata. White flowers tinged pink and borne in close spikes. 
25 to 50 cts. each. 

— Gracilis. A low growing variety, about 3 feet. 
white, blooming in May and June. 25 to 50 cts. each. 


ELZAGNUS Longipes. (Japanese Oleaster.) Growing 6 to 8 
feet high. Flowers bright yellow. Stems, leaves and fruit are 
covered with a golden scale. 50cts.each. Blooms in July. 


GOLDEN ELDER. 
shrubs. Color very constant. 


EUONYMUS, or Burning Bush. 
scarlet seed pods that show in the fall and winter. 
greenish purple. June. Height4feet. 35 cts. each. 


Flowers pure 


CSambueus.) (One of the finest golden leaved 
85 to 50 cts. each. 


Gets its name from the bright 
Flowers are 


EXOCHORDA Grandifilora. 
white, large, star like and in clusters. 
85 and 50 cts. each. 


(Pearl Bush.) Flowers in May. Pure 
About 9 feet high. 


SPIREHA. ANTHONY WATERER. 


RAWSON’S LIST OF HARDY ORNAMEn!AL SHRUBS. 


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105 


FORSYTHIA a 
‘ortunei. (Gol- d . Bad OSS 

den Bell.) Early NS 
spring flowering. | wu) Y 
Bright yellow J ee 


and pendulous. 
Growth upright, 
8 feet high. 25 
and 50 cts. each. 


FRINGE OR 
SMOKE TREE. 
A shrubby tree 
with mist-like 
clusters of seed 
pods in midsum- 
mer enveloping 
the whole tree. 
85 cts. each. 


HYDRANGEA 
Paniculata 
Grandiflora. 
The well known 
hardy hydrangea. 
Flowers are borne 
in dense panicles, 
pure white when 
opening but later 
rose color. Ex- 
cellent for mass- 
ing. Price 
strong two year 
old plants, 25 
cts. each; $2.50 ( 
doz. Extra selected plants 50 cts. to $1.00 each. 


HONEYSUCKLE SHRUB. 
ite shrub bearing a profusion of pink flowers. 
80 cts. each. 


JAPANESE MAPLES. Blood Red Maple. 
blood red, retained throughout the summer. 
75 cts.each. 2% to 3 feet $1.00. 


1 to 2 feet high $1.50. 


A very showy shrub, blooming in early spring. 
Grows 5 to 6 feet high. 25 to 50 cts. each. 


CLonicero Tartarica.) An old favor- 
6 to 8 feet. June. 


Foliage of the deepest 
1% to 2 feet high 


— Golden Leaved Maple. 


JAPAN QUINCE. 
Flowers bright scarlet. 


KERRIA JAPONICA. Blooms allsummer. Flowers yellow, foliage 
light green. Very free. Height4feet. 35 cts. each. y 


LILACS. Too well known to need description. 


— Common Purple. 
that blooms so profusely during May. 
25 to 50 cts. each. 
— Common White. The white flowering form of above. 
ful on Decoration Day for bouquets. 25 to 50 cts. each. 
Persica. More slender growth and spikes of flowers larger. 
Purple. 50 cts. each. 


— Alba. A white variety of preceding. 


The old but still very popular fragrant bush 
Flowers are alight purple. 


Very use- 


50 cts. each. 


MAGNOLIA Comspicua. Flowers large and pure white, being borne 
before the leaves. Becomesatreeintime. $1.00 to $1.50 each. 


MOUNTAIN LAUREL. Avaluableevergreenshrub. Flowers white 
or pinkish white. June. 6to8feet. $1.00 to $2.00 each. 


PHILADELPHUS, or Mock Orange. Commonly known as Syringa. 
We offer the Coronarius (the common yariety) and the Grandi- 
florus (the large flowering variety), 25 to 50 cts. each. 


PRUNUS JAPONICA. Double Almond. Grows about 4 feet high 
and blooms in the early spring. Flowers are borne along the 


branches. 
— Double White and Double Rose. 50 cts. each. 
RHODODENDRONS. Ornamental shrubs of the highest merit. 


Very handsome when planted in masses. Colors very bright. 
Bloom in early summer. We offer them in colors of white, rose, 
purple and crimson as follows: Plants 18 inches high $1.50 each. 
Spetimen plants $1.00 to $3.00 each. 


SPIREA. Anthony Waterer. Dwarf bushy habit. Flowers 
scarlet crimson, blooming profusely from June to October. Strong 
plants, 25 to 50 cts. each. 


— Blumeii. June and July. Pink flowersin dense spikes. 25 to 
50 cts. each. 
— Thunbersgii. Flowers pure white and borne along the branches 


in early spring. Foliage narrow and very light green. 4 feet high. 


25 to 35 cts. each. 
— Van Houteii. 
heavily on branches in June, C 
shades in the fall. About 4 feet high. 


The finest white Spirea. Flowers borne yery 
Foliage green turning to brilliant 
25 to 35 cts. each. 


VIBURNUM Plicatum. (Japan Snowball.) Foliage very dark. 
Flowers are large and ball-like inform. Pure white. An improve- 
ment over the common Snowball. 35to050cts.each. Selected plants 
$1.00 each. 

WEIGELIAS Candida. One of the best. Flowers pure white, 
borne in profusion at intervals throughout the summer and autumn. 
Height 5to6feet. 25 to 50 cts. each. 

— Rosea. A pink variety of Weigelia, flowering in May and June. 
Excellent for lawns. 25 to 50 cts. each. . 


106 RAWSON’S = dAEDGES AND EVERGREENS 


Pints CEMBRA. 


HEDGE. PLANTS © 


We do not give a long list of Hedge Plants | 
but catalogue a few kinds which we have se- 
lected as the most desirable. 


CALIFORNIA PRIVET. Unsurpassed for 
hedges. The foliage isa handsome shade 
of deep green and almostevergreen. Leaves 
are oval shaped and of medium size. Es- 
pecially desirablefor a seashore location, 
as it will stand an immense amount of 
wind. Will grow toa height of 6 feet, but 
can be pruned down very easily. 


‘Price, 18 to 24 inches high, doz. $1; 100 
$6; 2 to 3 feet high, doz. $1.50; 100 $8. 


BEREERIS THUNBERGII. One of the 
best low growing hedge plants, attaining a_ 
height of about 3 feet. Leaves small and 
oval, dark shiny green. Flowers yellow, 
succeeded by persistent scarlet fruit. 

Price, strong 2-year-old plants, $2 doz., 

100 $12. 


JAPAN QUINCE. An excellent flowering 
hedge plant with dark green foliage and 
brilliant scarlet flowers, making a striking 
contrast. Of rapid growth, attaining a 
height of 5 to 6 feet. Will stand hard | 
pruning very well. | 

Price, Doz. $1.50; 100 $10. ! 


EVERGREEN TREES 


The use of these trees is becoming more gvidespread than ever. This especially is true 
of the dwarf growing varieties, which are largely grown now for mass effect, giving a handsome 
bed in winter as well as in summer. They are of yery easy culture and prefer a fairly rich 
loam. Should not be allowed to become too dry during a drought. The following list includes 
those varieties which are best suited for ornamental planting: 


ARBOR VITZ. A common form of evergreen of various shapes. Many of the varieties are 
excellent for hedge plants. 


— American. The most popular hedge variety, for which it is well adapted, as it allows very 
close pruning and retains its lower branches very well. Sometimes used for single speci- 
men plants and can be trimmed to most any form. Each 25 cts. to $1. 


— Globosa. A dwarf globe form, forming a dense bush of pleasing shade of green. Each 
50 cts. to $1.00. 


—— Little Gem. Another dwarf form, forming a dense mat of tufted foliage. Each 75 cts. 


— Pyramidalis. A dense, branched column or pyramidal formed variety with deep green 
foliage. Price, 2to3feet high, 50 cts.each; 4to6feet high, $1 each. 


— Orientalis. Foliage very finely cut and dense. Color a light green. Not very hardy. 
Each $1. 


— ena A pyramidal form, very popular as a hedge. One of the hardiest. Each 50 cts. 
a 75 cts. 


—— Woodwardii. A dense, deep green globular bush of perfect hardihood and adapted to all 
situations. Alone it forms elegant globular lawn plants and is one of the best low hedge 
plants, requiring no pruning whatever to keep it in symmetrical shape. Adapted fordividing 
hedges between private grounds, the edge of groups, or use along drives or walks. 12 in. $1; 
18-in. $1.50; 2 feet $2. 

FIRS, Balsam Fir or Balm of Gilead. A pyramidal tree of rapid growth and yaluable for 
its fragrance. Each 50 cis.to $1. 


— European Silver. A curious form of pendulous or weeping growth. Foliage silver 
underneath. Each $1.00. 


— Fraserii. A far superior tree to the common Balsam Fir, with rich bright green foliage, of 
rapid growth and can be highly recommended. A native of the southern Alleghanies and 
perfectly hardy. 2to3 feet 75 cts.; 3 to 4 feet $1.00. 


JUNIPERS, Ivish. A columnar form of densest growth, with beautiful glaucous foliage. 
Excellent single plants for lawn decoration. Each 50 cts. 


—— Virginiana, or Red Cedar. Useful for hedges or as individual plants. Dense conical 
form, foliage varying incolor. Each 50 cts. 


PINES, Austrian. Used largely in covering steep banks. Of rapid and vigorous growth. 
Foliage long and stiff and of a pléasing shade of green. Each 50 cts. to $1. 


Swiss Stone Pine (Pinus Cembra)}. A pyramidal tree of dense growth thickly furnished 
with branches to the ground, foliage dense, rather short and silvery, excellent for lawn tree. 
2 feet 75 cts.; 3 feet $1.25. 


Red Pine. Named on account of its reddish-brown bark. Foliage long and light green. 
Excellent for massing or growing as single specimen. Each 75 cts. to $1.00. 


Scotch Pine (Pinus Sylvestris). Will stand a great amount of exposure and wind and grow 
on the poorest soils. Good for planting near the seashore where temporary belts are 
desirable. 2to3 feet 50cts.; 3 to 4 feet $1.00; 4 to 5 feet $1.50. 


White Pime. A native variety, very desirable. Foliage silvery green. Very ornamental and 
valuable for timber. Price: 2 feet 40 cts. each; 3 feet 50 cts. each; 4 to 6 feet $1.00 each. 


Dwarf Pine (Globosa). A dwarf globular form useful for lawn planting. Each $1.50. 


SPRUCE, Colorado Blue. Also called the Rocky Mountain Blue Spruce. A very handsome 
variety, the bluish green foliage making it of exceptional value to the lover of handsome 
decorative plants. As an individual plant for the lawn it is unsurpassed. $1.50 to 35.00 
each according to size and clearness of the blue shade. 

Black Spruce. A dwarfsmall bush with very small foliage. Resembles a cushion. Foliage 
of adark greencolor. Each 50 cts. to 75 cts. 


Norway Spruce. A rapid growing pyramidal tree attaining great size. Branches widely ex- 
tended. Can be pruned so as to make a handsome hedge or screen of great size. Each 
2 to 3 feet 40 cts.; 3 to 4 feet 75 cts. 


White Spruce. Pyramidal, of dense growth with light silver green foliage. More compact than 
the Norway. Excellent for use near the seashore. Each 50 cts. to $1.00. 


Golden Spruce. A variety of preceding, differing only in color of foliage, which is golden 
tipped and color being well retained. Very handsome. Bach $1.50. 


tet WEEPING TREES 2% 


Apple: A yery handsome tree from Norway. Each $1.00. | Maple, Weir's Cut Leaf. Foliage very deeply cut. Will stand hard 


| pruning. Each 5 feet 50 cts.; 8 feet, 75 cts. 


Ash. Rapid growing, useful arbors. Fine specimens. Each $1.00. 


— Mountain. A yery hardy variety and quite grotesque in form. 


Each $1.00. 


Each $1.00 to $2.00. 


Japanese Cherry. Foliage small and glossy green, twigs red barked. 
Single pink flowers in May. Each $1.50. 


Birch, Cut Leaf. One of the most worthy plants for lawn decora- | 


EC ery > sially desirable for lawns. | Teas, Mulberry. Foliage glossy green and finely cut. Branches 

Beech. A very ornamental tree and especially desirable for vns dey droopiie MER eSOne searly vertically to the ground. Each $1.25 
to $2.00. 

Each 75 cts. to $1.00. | Willow, Kilmarnock. Branches droop directly to the ground, form- 


tion. Foliage very handsome and finely cut. 


Elm. Magnificent spreading trees forming an excellent arbor. Very | 


popular. Each $1.25. 


Honey Locust. Very graceful. Each $1.50. 


ing a perfect umbrella. Each 50 cts. 


Willow, New American. Foliage very narrow and distinct. As 
drooping as preceding variety. Hach $1.00. : 


RAWSON’S LIST OF DECIDUOUS TREES. 107 


~ Ornamental 
_. Deciduous Trees 


THIS LIST COMPRISES ONLY A 


PART OF THE VARIETIES WE 
CAN SUPPLY # # # # # #% & 


Prices by the dozen or hundred in any size-desired-will be 
sent on application. 


ASH. American White Ash. A valuable street tree. Of rapid 
growth and straight trunk. 5to7-foot tree 50 cts. each; 7 to 9-foot 
tree, $1.00 each, 


— Cut Leaf. A distinct variety with finely cut foliage. Excellent 
for ornamental purposes. 6-foot tree $1.00 each. 

— Mountain Ash. A vigorous upright growing tree for lawn, park 
or street. 6 to 8-foot tree 50 cts. each; 8 to 10-foot tree $1.00 each. 


BIRCH. Black. A symmetrical shade tree of rapid growth with 
dark colored bark and broad foliage. 5 to 6-foot tree 75 cts. each. 
— Purple Leaf. Foliage very distinct, a deep metallic purple color, 
changing to greenish purple. 4to5feet 75 cts. each. : 

— Red. A splendid variety and very ornamental on account of the 
peculiarity of the bark peeling away. Pyramidal growth. Foliage 
glossy. Smaller branches are deep brownish red. 50 cts. to 75 cts. 

— White. The native birch and of great value. 75 cts. to $1.00. 


— Yellow. Named on account of its bark, which is an olive-yellow 
aud peels offin layers. Each 75 cts. 


BEECH. American. A native beech withgray bark. Handsome 
glossy foliage. Very long lived tree. 2to 3 feet 50 cts. each; 4 to 
5 feet $1.00 each; 6 to 8 feet $2.00. 

— Fern-Leaved. Delicate fern-leaf foliage, making an ornament of 
great beauty forthe lawn. $1.00 to $1.50. 

— Rivers’ Purple. Handsome purple foliage in spring, deepening 
as season advances. A beautiful contrast when planted with other . Pin Oax 
trees. 3to 4 feet 75cts.; 5 to 6 feet $1.50. ® 


CATALPA. Bignonoides. The common variety with large leaves 2 P : 
and immense panicles of purple spotted flowers borne in July. | MAPLES. English, or Cork Barked. Dense growing tree with 


(Q. PALUSTRIS.) 


6to8 ; 50 cts. each; 8 to 10 feet $1.00 each. smooth, deeply lobed foliige and peculiar corky bark. Hach 50 cts. 
— Golden. Foliage of a rich golden color. Very effective. 4to6 feet —NorwWay. Foliage very large and dark green, turning to beautiful 
75 cts. each. red and yellow in the autumn. Fine for street and lawn decoration 
and especially adapted for the seashore. Each 50 to 75 cts. 
ELM. American. The most magnificent of our native shade trees, —— Red or Scarlet. Flowers in early spring are scarlet, followed by 
6 to 8 feet 50 cts. each; 8 to 10 feet $1.00 each. good sized lobed foliage turning to very handsome colors in the 
— English. A closer topped tree than the American and with | fall. Each 50 cts. to $1.50. 
smaller and more persistent foliage. 50 to 75 cts. —— Silver Leaf. Foliage light green above and silvery underneath. 
— Slippery. A very graceful tree of open topped form. Fine for Of half drooping habit. A valuable shade tree. Hach 50cts. to $1.00. 
lawns. 5to7 feet high, 75 cts. each. —— Sugar, or Rock. More extensively used than any other for street 
and lawn decoration. Foliage large and handsome and turning to 
HAWTHORN. Double White. An elegant lawn tree. Foliage beautiful colors in the fall. Trees 6 to 8 feet high 50 cts. each; 8 to 
yery showy and flowers pure white. 75 cts. to $1.00 each. 10 feet high 75 cts. each; extra sizes from $1.00 upwards. 


— Double Red. Same habit.as preceding. Each $1.00. —— Japanese Maples. See Hardy Shrubs. 


HORSE CHESTNUT. Common. One of the finest large sized or- OAKS. (Quercus.) English Royal. A broad spreading tree with 


namental trees. 50 cts. each. dark green dentate persistent foliage. Attains an immense age and 
— Dwarf. More of a:bush than a tree. A broad hemispherical | is exceedingly ornamental. 4to6 feet high 75 cts. each; 6 to7 feet 
plant with white flowers. Each $1.00. high $1.00 each. : 
— Double White. Similar in growth to the common yariety. | —~Pim. Considered by many to be the best of the oaks, of pyramidal 
Double pure white flowers with no fruit, making it especially valu- | form and shining green foliage. 50 cts. to $1.00 each. ; 
able for lawns. 50 cts. to $1.00 each. — Red. A rapid growing tree, bark grayish, foliage deeply cut. 
—— Red Flowering. A smaller growing tree producing deep red | Excellent for timber. Hach 50 cts. to 75 cts. j ; 
flowers. $1.00 each. | ——Searlet. A choice tree with bright foliage turning to rich shades 
of scarlet inthe fall. 4to5 feet high 50 cts. each; 6 to 8 feet high 
SWEET CHESTNUT. Handsome ornamental tree with splendid $1.00 each. 
foliage and showy flowers in profusion inJuly. Each 50cts. to $1.00. —— White. Immense broad spreading head and massive trunk. One 
S e f 2 st ¢ st lived of our native trees. 50 cts. to 75 
LARCH. European. An'‘upright growing tree with light green rue Bt andes yan TGEeee y ‘ < 
foliage and pendulous twigs. 50 cts. to $1.00 each. } : 
. tS WF: S. As 4 very desirable yariety with green bark and 
LINDEN. American. A dense topped tree with heart shaped foliage’ , ee ee te pephine ieee. 50 cts. each. - ; 
A profusion of yellow flowers in July. 5 to 7 feet 50 cts. each; 7 to : ae ; pelt Hoe asily ene 
9 feet $1.00 each. —— Alba, or White. Foliage dark green above and silver gray under- 


« . neath. Very suitable for the seashore. Each 50 cts. 
— European. A handsome tree for street planting. Foliage darker . 3 eee AR: . Oe - 
green. Flowers fragrant. 50 cts. to $1.00 each. | ——Bolleana. A handsome y ariety of the above, of pyramidal habit. 
Excellent for decoration. Each 50 cts. to $1.00. 
LOCUST. Honey. Thorniess yariety. Very popular for private Golden Poplar. Foliage a clear golden-yellow, retaining its 
grounds. The foliage is handsome and finely divided. Each 50 to | color throughout the summer. Very ornamental. Hach 50 cts. to 
75 cts. . 75 cts. 
— Yellow. A dense growing upright tree with numerous clusters of | —— Lombardy. A well known tree of pyramidal growth. Very hardy 
creamy white flowers. Each 50 cts. and desirable in every way. Each 26 cts. to 50 cts. 


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108 


FRUIT TREES | 


In the selection of the following list of varieties we have endea- 
vored to choose those yarieties which are especially desirable for New 
England growers as regards productiveness as well as adaptability to 
soil end climate. Wesend out from our nurseries only bright healthy 
trees. See our guarantee on page 82. The meaning of the letters after 
each variety is s, small; m, medium; I, large; v. 1, very large. 


APPLES 


Strong selected trees 6 to 7 feet high, 35 to 50 cts. each: 
$3.50 to $5.00 per doz. 


SUMMER VARIETIES 


Early Harvest, m. Pale yellow. 

Red Astrachan, 1. Deep crimson with heavy bloom. 

Sweet Bough, |. Pale yellow. Fine for market or home use. 
Williams’s Favorite, 1. Red. A very popular variety. 


AUTUMN VARIETIES 


Red striped. 
Yellow. A fine table apple. 

Gravenstein, y. 1. Striped. The best for cooking and eating. 

Maiden’s Blush, 1. Yellow and red. 

Porter, m. Yellow. Excellent flavor. 

Snow or Fameuse,m. Deep crimson. 


WINTER VARIETIES 


Baldwin,1. Bright red. Our most productive apple. 
Hubbardston, 1. Red and yellow, mottled and striped. 
Northern Spy, 1. Striped red, greenish yellow. 

R. I. Greening, 1. Green. An excellent market variety. 
Roxbury Russet, m. Greenish. One of the best keepers. 
Sutton Beauty, m. Yellow and crimson. 

Tolman’s Sweet, m. Yellow. An old favorite variety. 
Tompkins Hing, y.1]. Red striped. 


CRAB APPLES 


Strong selected trees 50 cts. each; $5 doz. 


Hyslop’s, 1. Deep crimson, round, flesh sub acid. 

Red Siberian, s. Yellow and scarlet. A very popular variety. 
Transcendent, m. Red and yellow. 
Yellow Siberian, |. Golden-yellow. 


Alexander, v. 1. 
Fall Pippin, y.1. 


Delicious table sort. 


The best of its color. 


THE ERIE BLACKBERRY. 


RAWSON’S LIST OF FRUIT TREES. 


CHERRIES 


Selected standard trees, 2 to 3 yrs. old 75 cts. each; $6 dez. 
Extra selected S1 each. 


Black Eagle, 1. Deep redcolor. Very sweet. 

Black Tartarian, y.]. Purplish black. Ripens in late June. 

Coe’s Transparent, m. Amber, mottled red. Very juicy. 

Downer’s Late, 1. Bright red color. Very delicious. Early July. 

Windsor, y.1. Liver colored fruit of highest quality. Very prolific 
Best late variety. 

Early Richmond, m. Slightly acid. Colorred. A sure cropper. 


PEACHES 


Standard trees 4 feet high 25 cts. each: $2.50 doz. 
50 ets. each. 


Extra size 


Alberta, 1. An early variety. 
and of fine quality. 
Coolidge’s Favorite, 1. 

Late August. 
Crawford’s Early, vy. 1. 
September. 
Crawford's Late, y.1. Yellow with dull red cheek. Ripens in October. 
Crosby, m. Clear orange yellow. Very hardy. Of excellent quality. 
Early Hale, m. Greenish white with red cheek. August. 
Stump the World, vy. 1. Red and yellow, flesh white. Late September. 


PEARS 


Selected standard trees 50 cts. each: $5 doz, 
cts. each. 


SUMMER VARIETIES 


Bartlett, v.1. The most extensively grown. Color yellow, slightly red. 
Flesh very juicy, 

Clapp’s Favorite. 1. Good shape, yellow with red cheek. 
days earlier than Bartlett. 

Gifford, m. Pyriform shape, yellow and brown. 


Yellow with red cheek. Flesh yellow 
White and red. Sweet and highly flavored. 


Yellow with red cheek. Very juicy. Early 


Extra strong 75 


About 1@ 


Flesh of superior 


quality. 
AUTUMN VARIETIES 
Bose, v. 1. Long pyriform shaped. Russet brownand yellow. Very 
fine flavored and an excellent keeper. October to December. 
Louis Bonne, 1. One of the best. Yellow with red cheek. Flesh 


very juicy. October. 

Seckel, s. A very popular variety and of finest quality. Color brown 
with slightly red and yellow tinged cheeks. Of globular shape. 
September and October. 

Sheldon, 1. Round, yellow and brown. 
grower. 

Howell, 1. 


Flesh delicious. A vigorous 


Waxy yellow. Excellent flesh. September and October. 


WINTER VARIETIES 


Anjou,l. Dullyellow. Fleshslightlyacid. One of the best. 
ber to January. 

Clairgeau, y.1. Russet yellow with brown red cheek. A fine market 
variety. November and December. ne 

Dana’s Hovey, s. Shape is nearly round, yellow and brown. Fine 
flesh. November to January. «! 

Lawrence, 1. Color golden-yellow. Flesh sweet and aromatic. An 
excellent cropper. November to January. 


PLUMS 


Standard selected trees 5 to 7 feet high, 75 cts. each: $6 doz. 
Extra selected $1 each and upwards. 


Novem- 


Duane’s Purple, y. 1. Reddish purple, Excellent. 


Coe’s Golden Drop, 1. Yellow spotted red. Flesh quite firm and 


juicy. Late September. : ; 
Dunlap, vy. 1 A handsome large yellow variety. Fine flavor. 
August. ; 


Green Gage. Quite large. Greenish yellow. Flesh very sweet and 
juicy. 

Lombard. Violet red. Very prolific. Best for all-round purposes. 
August and September. | 


Washington, y.1. Greenish yellow, rich, and ripens in lite August. 


QUINCE 


Champion. Extra large. Golden-yellow, very productive and 
vigorous. 50 cts. each. 
Orange. Large and round. Yellow, cooks finely. 50 cts. each. 


Of superior quality. The largestand best. 50 cts. 


BLACKBERRIES 


Strong selected bushes, 50 cts. doz.; $2 100. 


Rea’s Mammoth. 
each. 


Agawam. Medium; sweet, melting to the core, hardy; early. 

Dorchester. Medium to large; juicy and of good quality. 

Erie. Large; of good quality ; hardy. c 

Kittatinny. Large; of excellent quality; one of the most valuable 
sorts for general planting. : " 

Logan. A thornless raspberry blackberry ; a hybrid; colora reddish 
maroon. 

New Rochelle or Lawton. Large; sweet; excellent. ‘ 

Snyder. Medium; sweet and melting to the core; very hardy, and 
remarkably productive. 

Wachusett. Comparatively free from thorns; of good quality. 


RAWSON’S LIST OF 


CURRANTS 


Currants can be successfully planted in the fall or spring. 
To destroy the currant worm dust the plants with white hellebore 
when they are wet with dew. 


Price, $1 doz.; $5 100, except where noted. 


Biack Naples. Large; esteemed for jellies. 
Cherry. The most popular red currant for market. 


Fay’s Prolific. More prolific than cherry, and with longer clusters, 
15 cts. each; $1.50 doz. 


Lee’s Prolific. Larger than Black Naples; very productive. 


Red Cross. The plants larger and stronger than the cherry; very 
prolific, 25 cts. each; $2.00 doz. 


Red Dutch. A great bearer and of good quality. 

Wersaillaise. Resembles the cherry. One of the most valuable. 
Victoria. Large; bright red; productive and valuable; late. 

White Grape. Very large; mild and excellent; the best table variety. 


GOOSEBERRIES - 


The Gooseberry requires annual manuring to sustain its vigor, and 
enjoys partial shade. The American varieties need close pruning 
every year. They may be planted inthe fall and spring. 


Price, 20 cts. each; $1.50 doz., except where noted. 


Industry. Large, oval, dark red, hairy; rich and agreeable; remarka- 
bly vigorous and productive; the best foreign gooseberry. 
Price, 25 cts. each; $2 doz. 
Downing. Considerably larger than Houghton; whitish green; juicy 
and good; vigorous and prolific; $1.25 per doz. 


15 cts. each ; $1.00 doz. 
Smith’s (Smith’s Improved). Large, oval, light green; sweet and 


very good. 
RASPBERRIES 


To keep a Raspberry bed in good productive condition, the old, 
weak and dead wood should be cut out every season, to give strength 
to the young shoots for the next year’s bearing. In spring the weakest 
suckers should be removed, leaving five or six of the strongest in each 


Houghton. Medium; skin smooth, pale red. 


hill. The ground should be spaded, and a top dressing of manure 
given. 

They can be planted in the fall or spring with success. Black Caps 
cannot be planted in the fall. 


50 cts. doz.; $2 100, except where noted. 


RED RASPBERRIES 


Clarke. Large; moderately firm. One of the best raspberries for home 
use. 


Columbian. The berries are also very large, conical, dark purplish- 
red; rich and luscious; perfectly hardy: $1.00 


Cuthbert. Medium to large; sweet and good; very hardy. 
best varieties for market. 


Hansell. Medium to large; firm; fine; earliest of all. 
Herstine. Large; juicy; sub-acid; an abundant bearer. One of the 
est. 


One of the 


Loudon. Similar to the Cuthbert, but hardier. 


Marlboro. The best early red raspberry for the North; hardy and 
productive. S 


Shaffer’s Colossal. Large; purple; sprightly sub-acid. 
Turner. Medium; juicy and sweet; very hardy. 


YELLOW RASPBERRIES 


Caroline. Medium to 
large; fair quality; 
very hardy; ripens 
early. 

Golden Queen. Large; 
firm and of fine qual- 
ity; hardy. 

Orange (Brinckle’s). 
Large; beautiful and 
delicious; plant ten- 
der; when slightly 
protected, very pro- 
ductive. 


BLACK 
RASPBERRIES 


Eureka. Of recent in- 
troduction. Fruit large, 
glossy black and juicy. 
Very hardy and pro- 


market or home consumption. 


Souhegan. Berries often % of an 
inch in diameter and 20 to 30 in 
a cluster. Of superior quality 
and very productive. Perfectly 
hardy. 


GoLDEN QUEEN RASPBERRY. 


SMALL FRUITS. 109 


INDUSTRY GOOSEBERRY. 
. 


HARDY GRAPES 


Strong selected plants, 25 cis. each; $2.50 doz., except where 
noted. 


BLACK VARIETIES 


Concord. The first and best. Very large bunch, bearing good size 
berries, covered with bloom, always reliable and very productive. 
Bears in September. 20 cts. each; $2 per doz. 

Isabella. Compact bunch of large berries, tender and of excellent 
quality. Succeeds best in a shady location. 

Mills. A recent introduction and very productive. Flesh richly 
flavored. Berries jet black and ripening nearly the same time as 
the Concord. A fine keeper. 75 cts. each. 

Moore’s Early. Resembles the Concord, but ripens nearly two weeks 
earlier. Very productive and unsurpassed for an early market 
variety. 30 cts. each; $3 per doz. 

Wilder. Berries quite large and borne ona large shouldered bunch. 
Thin skin and of excellent flavor. Ripens in September. 

Worden. Thin skinned berries, borne in a compact bunch. Very pro- 
ductive, a little earlier than the Concord. Ripens in August. 


RED VARIETIES 


Agawam. Loose bunch of large berries, very rich and productive 
September. 

Brighton. Thin skinned berries with tender flesh and hardly any 
pulp. Very hardy. Early September. 

Catawba. Very prolific. Long bunches of medium sized fruit. Sep- 
tember. 

Delaware. One of ths sweetest grapes. Berries very small, in com- 


pact bunches. A very productive variety. 

Dracut Amber. Early, large bunch, berries large, flesh juicy, sweet. 
Fresh from the vine no grape is as palatable in its early stage of 
ripening. Origination in Dracut, Mass. 

Moyer. Small berries with tough skin but very sweet. 50 cts. each. 

Salem. Early, large, compact, shouldered bunch, berries large, skin 
thin and firm, flesh sweet, tender and aromatic. 


WHITE VARIETIES 


Green Mountain. Greenish white berries, thin skin and very tender 
and sweet. The best early white grape. Late August. 50 cts. each 

F. B. Hayes. Medium size bunch. Berries thin skin and quite juicy. 
Considered by many to be the best eating variety. 50 cts. each. 

Moore’s Diamond. Large thick skin berries, very juicy and borne in 
compact bunches. Ripens in latter part of August. 

Niagara. Handsome bunches of berries of the finest flavor. 
productive variety. 

Pocklington. A seedling of the Concord and considered its equal in 
quality, with large, compact bunch, large berries coyered with 
white bloom, flesh sweet, juicy and of excellent quality. 


A very 


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STRAWBERRIES 


One of Our Specialties 


We devote this page exclusively to Strawberries, which we make 


a specialty of, and*can furnish in large or small quantities choice 
selected plants, both layer and pot-grown. 

The layer plants we can deliver in the spring, after May 1st, or 
in the fall, after September 1st. Pot-grown plants will be ready in 
August. 


PLANTS BY MAIL.— When ordered to be sent by mail, add 
10 cts. for 50, and 15 cts. per 100, to prices affixed, to 
pay postage. At dozen rates, we send by mail with- 
out extra charge. Pot-grown strawberry plants not 
mailable. 


CULTURE. — On arrival of plants, unpack 
them at once, loosen the bunches, “heel” them in 
the ground or dip their roots in a “ muddle,” made = 
by mixing earth in water until of the consistency of cream, and 
lay away in a cool, damp cellar, where they can neither dry nor 
freeze, until they can be planted in suitable weather. Do not 
leave in package and pour water over them, as this will surely 
cause the plants to heat and spoil. To grow large berries and 
plenty of them fertilizers must be used freely. Unleached wood 
ashes is a specific fertilizer for the strawberry; ground bone is 
also excellent. Do not plant deep, but press the earth very firmly 
about the roots. Should the weather be warm, shade valuable plants 
for a few days with a handful of coarse litter over each plant. 

For hill culture plant in beds 4 feet wide, with alleys 2 feet 
between them. Plant in each bed 3 rows of plants 15 inches apart, 
and the plants the same distance apart inthe rows. For the matted- 
row system plant in rows,3 feet apart, and the plants a foot apart in 
the rows, requiring 14,520 plants per acre. 


Prices of following varieties will be found 
at bottom of the page: 


THE “MARSH Ae 


z unsurpassed for vigor of growth, 
size of berry and productiyeness. We have tested it thoroughly, and 


_ have come to the conclusion that it is the best all-round berry for 
Market or home consumption. And the great demand we have had 
for it the past two years bears out our statement that it is the most 
popular variety yet introduced. 

The fruit is large, of a deep red color and superior quality. Blos- 
soms are perfect. Plants are very stocky and vigorous, with broad 
leaves. Succeeds bestinadeep rich soil. Ripens fairly early, in fact 
it is the first of the extra large varieties. 


ST. JOSEPH. The first representative of a new class called the Ever- 
bearing strawberries. Can be grown in winter without much 
trouble, the plants bearing fruit continually through winter and 
spring. The berries are of excellent size and of a bright glossy red 
color. Very juicy andsweet. Plants are very vigorous and produc- 
tive. Undoubtedly one of the most yaluable acquisitions of recent 
years. 

THE TALBOT (P). This splendid new variety is of even stronger 
growth than the now famous Marshall Strawberry, and grown side 
by side with that variety has produced much heavier crops. It is 
of roundish conical form, bright red color; the flesh being firm, 
close grained, and of delicious flavor. It has taken the highest 
awards at the Worcester County Horticultural Society’s Straw- 
berry Exhibition for the past two years. i 

ROUGH RIDER (Perfect). A yaluable variety of recent introduc- 
tion, enormously productive, hardy and free from disease. Berries 
very large, roundish but elongated, some being flattened and pointed. 
Color a dark red like the Gandy and one of the latest and firmest 


OPIN TE i BELMONT. A strong 
existence. ‘ grower, but requiring 

goodsoiland culture or 
it is unproductive and 
unsatisfactory. The 
berry is quite distinct, 
oblong, dark crimson, 
EIOEBY very handsome; 


esh dark, rich and 
highly flavored, and of 
firm, meaty consist- 
ency. A welcome addi- 


tion tothosecollections 
where high quality is 
the chief desideratum. 
Late. 

BUBACH No. 5(P). A 
wonderful berry in 
vigor of plant and yield 
of fruit even ender 
careless culture. Dur- 
ing the past season it 
has fully sustained its 
reputation for large 
size and great yield. 
The fruit is, in many 
instances, enormous 
and the average is large 
and handsome. It is 
exceedingly productive 
and very valuable fora 
near-by market. 


SHARPLESS. 


RAWSON’S LIST OF STRAWBERRIES. 


BRANDY- 

WINE. One 
of the nfost 
widely known va- 
rieties. A very pro- 
ductive sort, with large 

berries of a glossy crim- 
son and delicious flavor. 
Flesh very firm and solid. 


CRESCENT (P). Very few 
varieties are so immensely pro- 
ductive as is this. The plant is 
most vigorous, and for best results 
should not be allowed to mat closely. 
The berries are of medium size, bright 
searlet color and quite attracti-e; a profita- 
ble sort for market on account of its great 
productiveness and easy culture. Early. 


CHAS. DOWNING. A well known and popular berry of fine flavor, 
great productiveness and general adaptability’to all soils and loca- 
tions. It will remain fruitful and fine without renewing for several 
years. Should be included in all collections for the garden. 

CLYDE. One of the most satisfactory for the amateur and profes- 
sional. Will succeed where others fail. Very hardy and productive. 
Bright scarlet berries of excellent quality. 

ENORMOUS. Well named variety, larger than Bubach, which it re- 
semblcs in color and quality of the flesh. Excellent for the home 
garden. 

GANDY. One of the best of the late varieties. Perfect blooming, 
extra large size and of fine quality. Berries are uniform in size and 
shape of a flaming bright crimson and very firm. 

GLADSTONE. Berries very large, conical in shape and of a rich 
crimson color. Flesh is firm and of excellent quality. Principal 
Zecommendatune are its enormous yield and adaptability to con- 

itions. 

GLEN MARY. Bright deep red berries borne in great quantities. 
Plants are very vigorous. The fruit is of extra size and very firm. 

HAVERLAND. (P). This variety succeeds everywhere. The fruit 
is large, long and rather light red, moderately firm, of medium 
quality, and ripens all over. 

THE SAMPLE. A variety of recent introduction and one of great 
merit. Its productiveness and large size together with its firmness 
render it particularly valuable as a market variety. Coloris crim- 
son permeating to the core. 

LOVETT’S. Blossoms perfect. The berries are of a bright crimson 
color, firm, and stand up well. Its great merits are its early ripen- 
ing, enormous yield, good size, and bright color. F 

NEW YORK. A large fruiting variety. Berries conical shaped, of 
excellent form, bright color and delicious flavor. 

NICK OHMER. A recent introduction of great value. 
enormous in size of dark red color and very 
has practically norust. Flesh is firm and solid. 
the mid-season varieties. 

PARHER EARLE. Plant very robust; enormously productive; 
berries always regular in shape, conical, with a short neck; glossy, 
scarlet-crimson all over; best quality. Season medium to late. 

SHARPLESS. One of the most popular strawberries of the day. 
The plant is exceedingly large and vigorous, quite free from rust 
or blight. Itdemands well enrichedsoil. Fruitlargeto very large, 
irregular in shape, crimson, moderately firm and of good quality. 


PRICE-LIST OF STRAWBERRIES 


THE 
MARSHALL. 


Berries are 
roductive. Foliage 
One of the best of 


| Layer Plants ~| Pot Grown 

VARIES | Doz. 100 1000°| Doz. 100 
Marshall!s..:/)000. 31k. 5 2), | $0.25 | $1.00 | $6.00 | $0.50 | $3.00 
StWosephiesss+-++--e- ee - ss eceeeae -50} 2.00 -75| 4.00 
Samplers. seensaes ceees «ese cane -25| 1.00} 6.00 -50| 3.00 
Belmont 2} 1.00 5.00; .50| 2.50 
The Talbots jscscs~-.0-0e+-+- see ee ‘WB Ry | 75) 4.00 
Rough Rider........-. 25} 1.50 275 |. 4.00 
Brandywine...... -25; 1.00 | 5.00 -50| 2.50 
Bubach No. 5..... -25| 1.00 | 5.00 -50| 2.50 
Clyde .............. +25; 1.00) 5.00 -50) 2.50 
Chas. Downing -25) 1.00) 5.00 -50) 2.50 
Crescent’ eee d: Cette kesscnn nc. coe eNS -25; 1.00) 5.00 -50|) 2.50 
Enormous .-.- -25} 1.00] 5.00 -50|} 2.50 
Gandy ..... +25) 1.00) 5.00 -50 | 2.50 
Gladstone.........-.- +25) 1.00) 5.00 -50 | 2.50 
Glen: Mar yen ees inecse = sya anas ee -25} 1.00] 5.00 -50 | 2.50 
Haverland)sss<-sesc54. assewaweie -25|) 1.00] 5.00 -50 | 2.50 
Leader. <pasecse es -25| 1.00] 5.00 -50) 2.50 
ES VEtl'S oo c.0 ic. lec ann b ahs nee -25} 1.00| 5.00 -50) 2.50 
New VoOrk seve cc cccvnwccn deter secccccccus -25/) 1.00} 6.00° -50 | 2.50 
Nick Ohmer......... 25) 1.00] 6.00) .50| 2.50 
Parker Earle -25| 1.00} 5.00 -50| 2.50 
Sharpless... <= occurences caterer ee ee ee +25) 1.00! 5.00 -50| 2.50 


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THE STAR INCUBATORS AND BROODER 


PATENTED. 
CAPACITY 
380 EGGS. 
Price $37.22 


STAR INCUBATORS are heated and ventilated by the 
same systems that have made them famous, systems that are not 
to be found in any other incubator made. The heater or radiator 
is placed in the top of the incubator, directly over the eggs, and is 
heated by a lamp hanging under the incubator (where, by the 
way, it is in no danger of getting knocked out of place or 
damaged, as is the case where the lamp hangs or sits on a bracket 
on the end of the machine). Connection is made between the 
lamp and radiator by means of an iron flue, extending from the 
lamp under the incubator up to and entering the radiator. The 
heat after leaving the lamp passes upward through this flue, enter- 
ing the radiator, through which it passes three times before leay- 
ing; thus every part of the incubator is perfectly heated and 
every particle of the heat is utilized. 


REGULATION. ‘The thermostatic bar in the egg-chamber 
is separated from the eggs by wire partitions. 

HERE IS A POINT WE WISH TO MAKE CLEAR: Re- 
gardless of what may be the existing conditions in the room 
or cellar where the incubator is located, whether it be very 
damp, even to water standing on the floor, or whether 
it be very dry, by the time the air has come in contact 
with the heat flue, entirely surrounding it, and in the 
same manner passing across the radiator, it always will 
be warm when it is discharged into the egg-chamber. 

This is why we do not use artificial moisture, because 
we know the existing conditions in the egg-chamber; we 
know how fast we may move the air and yet leave in the 
egg-chamber that essential thing, moisture, which is 
supplied by natural evaporation of 
the egg. 


Price from $19 to $37. 


PATENTED, 
CAPA: 
190 EGGS 


Price $24.°° 


THE LINCOLN HATCHER 


This small, convenient machine is made especially for those 
who wish to produce a limited number of chicks by artificial 
methods. It has the same system of ventilation and regulation as 
our other method, also the nursery under the egg-tray. 


Capacity 60 eggs; Single case, Price, $ 6.00 

oo OG ** double ‘ = 8.00 

CS 120 ‘** simgile ‘ GG 10.00 

OG» ae s¢ double ‘ 0G 13.00 
BROODERS. 


Star No. 2. Large hoverchamber, well lighted and ven- 


tilated, self regulated, yard enclosed, glass to 12.00 
Star No. 3.’ With large hover chamber, well lighted, S00 
Star No. 5. Indoor hot air, finished or natural - 5.00 
Runs for No.3 and5 - - - - - - - - 1.50 
Star No. 6. Indoor ‘hot air - - - - - - 10.00 
Champion. So well advertised needs no description, 5.50 

If shipped from factory - - - - - - 5.00 

Outdoor 
No. 2 
Broode: 


Write us for special catalogue of Incubators, Brooders and Prices. 


Ee RAWSON’S LIST OF 


POULTRY 


Animal Meal. A specially prepared 
egg-producing food for fowls. Made 
from fresh meat and fresh bones, care- 
fully selected, dried, and ground to a 
sweet meal. 
40 cts.: 25-lb. bags 75 cts.; 50-lb. bags 
$1.25; 100-lb bags $2.25. 


American Poultry Food. Ground wheat, 
corn, oats and barley, kiln-roasted. 
5-lb. bags 25 cts.; 10-lb. bags 40 cts.; 50- 
lb. bags $1.00.; 100-1bs. $1.50; 500 lbs. $7. 

Boiled Bone, Biood and Meal. 100 lbs. 
$2.25. 


$2. 

Bone Meal for Poultry, and Cattle. 
Made from carefully selected bone re- 
duced to a meal. White, clean and 
perfectly sweet. 5 lbs. 25 cts.; 10 lbs.; 
40 cts.: 25 lbs. 75 cts.; 50 lbs. $1.25; 
100-lb. bags $2.25. 

Bone Meal, Ordinary. When ordering, 
please state kind wanted. 5 lbs. 25 cts.; 

5 = 10 lbs. 35 cts.; 25 lbs. 65 cts.; 50 lbs. $1; 

=.= 100-lb. bags $1.75. 

Chicken Food, Fidelity. Is pronounced by experienced poultry- 
men to be the best food on the market for starting growth in chicks 
and keeping them in health. 1-lb. pkg. 10 cts.; 3-lb. pkg. 25 cts; 
100 lbs. $4. 


Cut Clover Hay. 5 lbs. 25c.; 10 lbs. 40c.; 25lbs. 65c.; 501bs. $1; 100 lbs. $2. 


Clover Meal, Pioneer. Is clover hay ground in an especially de- 
signed machine to a meal fine as middlings. It is the best winter 
egg food. 5 lbs. 25 cts.; 10 lbs. 40 cts.; 25 lbs. 65 cts.; 50 lbs. $1; 
100 Ibs. $2. 


Cracked Poultry Bone. 5 lbs. 25cts.; 25 lbs. 75 cts.; 100 lbs. $2.25. 


Chicken Food, Greene's. This food is made from selected grains of 
the first quality, and is especially prepared as a ration on which 
chickens may be raised with the best possible results. 5 1bs. 25 cts.; 
10 Ibs. 40 cts.; 25 lbs. 75 cts.; 50 lbs. $1.25; 100 lbs. $2.25. 


Charcoal. It keeps the crop sweet, and as a regulator for the bowels, 
no better or simpler remedy has yet been discovered. Granulated, 
for use in open dishes, 1 1b. 7 cts.; 100 $5.50. Powdered, for use in 
mash,11b. 6cts.; 100 $4.50. 


Conkey’s Roup 
Cure. It is sim- 
ply put in drink- 
ing-water and the 
chicken takes its 
own medicine. It 
prevents colds 
and is unequalled for canker, especially in pigeons. 
makes 25 gallons of medicine. Price 50 cts. 

Fish Meal, or Desiccated Fish. Containing the fish and fish bones, 
steamed and dried, and then ground to a fine meal. 5 lbs. 25 cts.; 
10 Ibs. 40 cts.; 25 1bs. 75 cts.; 50 lbs. $1.25; 100 lbs. 32.25. 

Grit for Hens, or smaller size for chickens. 5 lbs. 10 cts.; 10 lbs. 15 cts.; 
25 lbs. 35 cts.; 50 lbs. 50 cts.; 100 lbs. 75 cts. 


Ground Beef Scraps. Prepared from carefully selected scraps, and 
ground to the proper fineness. 10 lbs. 35 cts.; 50 lbs. $1.25; 100 lbs. 
$2.2. 

Ground Oyster Shells. Prepared from oyster shells thoroughly 
washed, dried and made sweet. 5 lbs. 10 cts.; 251bs. 30 cts.; 100 lbs. 
65 cts.; bbl. of 350 lbs. $2. 

Pratt’s Poultry Food. A poultry regulator, absolutely pure, makes 
larger fowl, quickens the growth of young chicks, prevents and cures 
all poultry diseases. Makes hens lay. 1 1b. 25 cts.; 5 lbs. 60 cts.; 
12-lb. bag $1.25; 25 lbs. $2.50. 

Sheridan’s Condition Powder. 
poultry dealers. 


Shelled Oats. 
Wheat Screenings. $1.25 to $1.75 100 lbs., according to quality. 
Wheat. $1.75 to $2 100 lbs. 


PIGEON FOOD. 
Canada Field Peas. Qt. 10 cts.; pk. 50 cts.; bu. $1.25. 
Barley. Qt. 10 cts.; pk. 30 cts.; bu. 90 cts. 
Buckwheat. For pigeons and young poultry. Qt. 10 cts.; pkg. 
30 cts.; bu. 90 cts. 
Hemp Seed. Used largely for feeding birds and pigeons. Lb. 
10 cts.: 10 Ibs. 60 cts.: 100 lbs. $4. 
Lincoln Waterproof Cloth. 


It is tough, pliable and durable. It is water-tight and wind- 
tight. Itis proof against acid fumes and gases _ It is a splendid 
non-conductor of electricity and heat. Itis coated with sand on 
one’side and thus resists fire. It has no bad smell and is easily put 
on 1 ply in rolls of 216 sq. ft. $4.50. 2 ply in rolls df 216 sq. ft. $6.50. 
This price includes nails, tin caps and cement. 


GALVANIZED [RON FEED TRay. 


One 50-ct. pkg. 


Well recommended by all leading 
4-oz. pkg. 25 cts.; 244-lb. can $1; mailing 15 cts. 1b. 
$2 100 lbs. 


Rust’s Havens’ Climax Condition Powder. Oure for Gapes, Fowl- 
Cholera, Animal Diseases, etc. 13-0z. box, 25 cts ; by mail, 40 cts.; 
32-0z. box, 50 cts.; by mail, 85 cts.; 5-lb. box, $1 00; 8-lb. box, $1.50; 
20-lb. box, $3.50. These three sizes are too large for mailing. 


Rust’s Havens’ Roup Pills. Box of 50 pills, 25 ets.; box of 250 pills, 
$1.60. Mailed on receipt of price. 

Rust’s Egg Producer. 1-1lb. box, 25 cts!; by mail, 44 cts.; 2%-lb. box, 
50 cts.; by mail, 94 cts.; 6-lb. box, $1.00; 10-lb. box, $1.50; 25-lb. box, 

$3.50. These three sizes are too large for mailing. 


5 lbs. 25 cts.; 10-lb. bags™ 


POULTRY SUPPLIES. 


SUPPLIES 


STAR SPECIFICS. 


Specific No.1. For cholera 
and diarrhea in old fowls. 
Put up in tablet form for 
convenience in giving to old 
fowls. Guaranteed to cure. 
Cases are rare that require 
more than three tablets. 25 
cts. mailed. 


Specific No. 2. Same as No. 1 
except it is put up in pow- 
der form for convenience in 
giving with soft food to 
young chicks; is fully guar- 
anteed to cure, or, fed oc- 
casionally, will prevent. 25 cts; 16-oz. bottle, 50 cts., mailed. 

Specific No. 3. This is a powder, and is prepared as an egg food and 
tonic. As a food for moulting hens and growing chicks its value 
can not be over-estimated. 1-lb. box 25cts.; 5-lb. box $1. 


Specific No. 4. For colds and roup. Prepared especially for this 
purpose, and will cure any case when takenin time. 25 cts. mailed. 


Specific No. 5. For inactive and sluggish males. The tablets 
given to inactive males in connection with the No. 3 to the hens will 
give excellent results. 50 cts. mailed. 


Specific No. 6. Especially adapted to cases of indigestion, which 
Bre 80 CC especially among birds in the show-room. 25 cts. 
mailed. 

Specific No. 7. A dry grain food for small chicks, composed of the 
finest grains, cereals, and meats, and has everything in it conducive 
to promote growth and health. 16-oz. pkg. 10 cts.; 5-lb. pkg. 35 cts.; 
50-1b. pkg. $2.25; 100-lb. pkg. $3.50. 

Specific No. 8. Disinfectant insect powder. For use on poultry, 
horses, sheep, cattle, flowers, and plant-life. 16-oz. box 25 cts.; 
5-lb. box $1. 

Franklin Lice Hiller. Nothing better for killing 
lice on poultry. Just before the birds go to roost, 
paint the drop-boards and the roosts. In the 
morning there are no lice on the fowls. 
30 cts.; 14 gal. 50 cts.; 1 gal. 75 cts. 


Lee’s Lice Hiller. A sure remedy, saves labor and 
expense. 1 qt. 30cts.; 1% gal. 50 cts.; 1 gal. 75 cts. \ 
Death to Lice (Lambert’s). 15-0z. box 25c.; by mail 
40 cts.; 3-lb. pkg. 50c.; by mail $1; 100-oz. pkg. $1. 
Tobacco Dust. - An exceedingly fine powder. Valu- 
able as an insecticide. Lb. d5cts. net; 1001lbs. $2.50. 


Tobacco Stems. Used to mix with nest material, 
fumigating, etc. Lb. 5cts.; bale $1.50 net. 


DRINKING FOUNTS. 
Rawson’s Galvanized. 2-qt. 35 cts.; 4-qt. 50 cts.; 8-qt. 75 cts. 
Boston Sanitary Glazed Stoneware. 14-gal. 25 cts.; 44-gal. 30 cts.; 
1-gal. 35 cts. 
Earthenware. 1-qt. 20 cts.; 2-qt. 30 cts.; 3-qt. 40 cts.; 4-qt. 50 cts. 
Sanitary. 1-gal. 50 cts.; 2-gal. 85 cts. 


West Eggs. Medicated 10 cts. each; doz. $1. 
doz. 25 cts. 
Wire Nests. Strong, clean, 35 cts. each. 


Caponizing Set. Full directions for use. Price, in velvet-lined 
case, $2.75, delivered anywhere in the United States. In plain 
case, $2.50 

Gape Worm Extractor. Price, 25 cts. 

French Poultry Hilling Knife. This kn]fe is of the finest tempered 
steel. Price, 50 cts. 

Poultry Marker. Used to punch web between toes. 

Climax Leg Bands. In different sizes from 
Price 25 cts. doz.; $1.35 per 100. 

Aluminum Leg Bands. Numbered or lettered. Doz. 20 cts.; 100, $1. 

Belgian Hare Feed Boxes. 50cts.each; Belgian Hare Feed Boxes 
and Drinking Founts combined 60 cts. 

Mann’s Swinging Feed-Tray. Is 6% inches wide, 3 inches deep, 
and 18-27-36 inches long. Can be screwed to side of building, or can 
be screwed to overhead board or timber. Always holds trays in 
correct position. Is equally useful for water or feed. 18-in. $1; 
27-in. $1.25; 36-in. $1.50. 

Sanitary Swinging Feed Tray. 
Always holds tray in correct 
position. Is equally useful for 


BELGIAN HARE FEED Box 
AND DRINKING Fount. 


Porcelain 5 cst. each; 


Price, 25 cts. 
14 inch to 14% inches. 


w> Feed Trays, Galvanized 
Iron. 18 in. long 35 
cts. each; 24 in. long 


water or feed. $1.25 40 cts. each; 30in. long 

each. 50 cts. each. : 
The Stearns Green 

Bone Cutter. Cuts 


green bone fine enough 
forbantamsand chicks 
‘without making 
splinters or 
chunks. Itis 
the fastest fine- > 
cutting machine on the mar- 
ket. It is the easiest fast- 
cutting machine to operate. It is the only 
Bone Cutter that will not clog with gristle 
orclear meat. It is thestrongest machine, 
will stand the most wear and tear and is 
the least liable to get out of order. . 

No. 2 With short legs $12. No. 

‘ 8¥For Power . . 380 “9 
7 With legs, ball 


MAnn’s SWINGING 
Freep TRAY. 


4 With bal. wheel $7. 
30. 4 “  crankwheel 5. 
bearing and back geared - 20. 


“ec 


Write for our Special Catalogue of Poultry Supplies. 


RAWSON’S LIST OF FERTILIZERS. 


+ + FERTILIZERS + + 


Pure Sheep Manure. As we handle carloads of this direct from a 
sheep ranch in the West we continually have on hand a fresh 
stock and as pure as it is possible to be obtained. 

This isa pure natural manure, 
_A Solid Plant Food. and the most nutritious food for 

plants. Its effect is immediate, 
, Much more lasting and healthy than 
guano or any other manure. It is 
the best of all manures for mixing 
with the soil for greenhouse plants. 
It makes the richest, safest and 
quickest liquid manure, riyalling 
guano without any deleterious ef- 
fects. For flower or vegetable gar- 
dens, and as top dressing for lawns, 
it is unequalled. 


DIRECTIONS.—For mixing with 
soil,take one part manure to six 
parts soil. For making aliquid, 
take one pound manure to five gal- 
- lons of water, which can be used 
with safety daily if necessary. 


Price, 5-lb. package, 25 cts.; 10-Ib. 
package, 40 cts.; 100-lb. bag, $2.00; 
per ton, $30.00. . 


The Best for All Purposes. 


Canadian Unleached Wood Ashes. Good Hardwood, Unleached 
Ashes, from first growth timber grown on strong land, the soil of 
which is rich in potash, lime, phosphoric acid, silica, magnesia 
and iron, are confessedly the best of all fertilizers. Such are the 
Canada Wood Ashes. They are drawn from a virgin soil, rich and 
sous Unleached Wood Ashes have. a permanent and lasting 
value. 
entirely free from any disagreeable odor or weed seeds. They 
give to the grass @ rich, dark shade of green and will destroy 
many of the insects which are injurious to grass roots. 

A superior! lawn dressing, per bbl. $2.00; ton, $17.00. Carload 
lots on application. ’ . 


Clay’s Fertilizers. In use with most of the successful gardeners in 
England. It is safe and reliable, considered the best fertilizer 
for use in greenhouses and gardens. Ourstock is imported direct 
from Messrs. Clay & Sons. 

Per 14 cwt. (14 lbs.), $1.25; 1/4, cwt. (28 lbs.), $2.25; 14 cwt. (56 Ibs.), 
$4.00; 1 cwt. (112 1bs.), $7.00. 


Peruvian Guano. From the Guano Islands, off the coast of Peru. It 
is pure, has not been “rectified” or “standardized” or treated in 

_ any way, but contains all the original properties of the true, old- 
fashioned Peruyian guano. 
house, conservatory, market gardening or general field culture, it 


can be safely and profitably used because it is Nature’s Own re-- 
5 lbs. 25 cts.; 10 lbs, 40 cts.; 25 Ibs. 85 cts.; 50'lbs. $1.505: } 


storer. 
100 lbs. $2.50; ton, $45.00. 


Stockbridge Special Manures. 
: manures were the original special fertilizers sold in'this country. 
They are each especially adapted for the crop designated. The 
following are the leading brands: Corn and Grain, Grass Top 
' Dressing, Seeding Down, Lettuce and Spinach, Celery, Asparagus, 
Potatoes, Onion, Roots, Pea and Bean, Vegetable, Vines, Fruit 
Trees and Strawberry and Small Fruits. Per 25 lbs. 75 cts.5 50 lbs. 
$1.25; 100 lbs. $2.00. - 


Bowker’s Market-Garden. A general favorite with market gar- 
deners. Contains ammonia in active chemical salts to insure a 
better catch and in addition a good amount of available soluble 
bone and a largé amount of potash. It is a quickener, especially 
valuable on all market-garden crops such as cucumbers, lettuce, 
peas, beans, tomatoes and celery. Apply from.1,000 to 2,000 lbs. 
per acre. Per 100, $1.75. 


Bowker’s Special Manures. Similar to above except that they con- 
tain less potash and can be sold proportionately lower in price. 
The following are the leading brands: Potato, Potato and Vege- 
table, Fruit and Garden, Seeding Down, per 100, $1.75; Onion, 
Corn, per 190, $1.60. 


Bowker’s Farm and Garden Phosphate (with Potash). (Sol- 
uble, Active, Sure.) This fertilizer is like the Hill and Drill, ex- 
cept that it contains a little less ammonia, but just as much 

hosphoric acid and potash, and in equally asgoodforms. Price, 
in bags, 100 lbs. $1.60; per ton, ask for special price. 


Bowker’s Hill and Drill Phosphate is a concentrated general fer- 
tilizer. Made for the Hill or drill, or for broadcast sowing. It is 
composed principally of bone, thoroughly dissolved so as to make 

_ it active in all stages of plant growth. Price, 100-lb. bags, $1.75; 
. per ton, ask for special price.- 


Bowker’s, Greenhouse Dressing. A special fertilizer for use under 
_ glass, used and recommended by Prof. S. T. Maynard of the Mas- 

. Sachusetts Agricultural College. Sample bag for 100 plants 
1 year, $1.00. 


Bradley’s X. L. Superphosphate. Insures a quick start, vigorous 
' growth and early maturity, as well as a largely increased return. 
Price, 10)-lb, bag, $1.75; in barrels of about 250 lbs. 1%4 cts. per lb.; 

per ton, $34.00. fe . 


_ Essex Complete Fertilizers are a combination of fish guano and 
_. . high-grade dried blood, with other chemical agents, based upon 
_ the results of a long series of experiments carried out at the lead- 
“ing agricultural experiment stations. Price, per 100 lbs. $2.00; 
per ton, $35.00. 


They possess the advantages of being clean and sweet and | 


For indoor or outdoor use, for green-“} 


PT. 
The Stockbridge special complete 


Flour of Bone ground yery fine. 
An excellent fertilizer for pot 
plants or beds where immediate 
results are needed. 5 lbs. 25cts.; 
10 lbs. 40 cts.; 25 lbs. 75 cts.; 50 lbs. 
$1.25; 100 lbs. $2.00. 


Dissolved Bone Black, contain- 
ing 16 to 18 per cent. soluble and 
available phosphoric acid. Price, 
per 100 lbs. $1.50; per ton, ask 
for special price. 


Muriate of Potash. 80 to 85 per? 
cent. Price, per 100 lbs. $2.25; per 
ton ask for special price. : 


Sulphate of Ammonia (Best).— 
White or gray; 2434 to. 2514 per x 
cent. ammonia. Price, per 10 aK 
lbs. 60 cts; 100 lbs. $3.75. TAY 


Pure Fresh Ground Bone. This is being more generally used every 
year, and is one of the best fertilizers to use for most crops. In 
purity this manufacture is always fully up to the standard, the 
analysis being marked on each package. Price, 100-lb. bags, $1.75. 

Grape, or Inch Bone. For grapé-vines, fruit-trees, shrubs and trees 
of all kinds. Should be used in setting out, mixed with the soil 
to tne depth of afoot or'more. Price, in bags or barrels, 2% cts. 
per lb. ‘ 


Sulphate of Potash. 50 to 55-per cent. sulphate of potash, 35 to 40 per 
cent. sulphate of magnesia, and not over 2% per cent. chlorine; 
excellent for potatoes or small fruits. Price, per 100 lbs. $1.60; 
per ton, ask for special price. 


Nitrate of Soda, . 95:to 98 per cent. purity. 51bs. 30 cts.; 10 lbs. 50 cts.; 
100 Lbs. $2.50.5°) MS i 
Salt., Used as atop dressing for lawn.and asparagus beds, should be 

applied early in Spring. Per 100 lbs. 75 cts.; ton, $10.0). 
Land Plaster. Excellent for composting, fertilizing, also used for 
preventing bugs from destroying cucumber, melon and squash 
inegy .5 bs. 15 cts.; 25 lbs. 5) cts.; bbl. $1.50. 


2 RAWSON’S LAWN AND GARDEN DRESSING. 


For lawns; grass-plots, kitehen-gar- 
dens and flower-beds. This superior 
dressing ismade from chemicals, and 
is so prepared that it acts gradually 
throughout the season, producing a 
luxuriant growth of grass of a rich 
green color. Itisfar superior to lumpy, 
strawy manure, which disfigures the 
lawn and gives offan offensive odor. It 
isless expensive than manure, is nearly 
odorless, and is.easily applied. It may 
be applied at any time during the 
Spring, summer or autumn, oras often 
as thegrass seems to need nourishment. 
It is also an excellent fertilizer for the 
kitchen-garden, and may be used on 
all garden crops, vegetables, fruits, 
flowers, etc.,in place of stable manure. 
25-lb. bags, $1.00; 50-lb. $1.75; 400-1b. 
$3.00. 


BOWKER’S AMMONIATED FOOD FOR FLOWERS. 

A Fertilizer largely soluble in water, free from odor, and clean to 
handle. It is made expressly for flowers grown in the house or garden. 
It produces a healthy, luxuriant growth and induces early and generous 
flowering, and'cannot in any way harm the plants if applied according 
to directions, which are very simple, and accompany each package. 
Per box, 15 and 25'cts.; if by mail, 25 and 45 cts. The first, best and 
strongest made. 


Essex Plant Food. It is made expressly for flowers grown in house 
or garden. It produces a healthy growth and early flowering. 
Pkt. 10 cts. and 25 cts.; by mail, 20 cts. and 45 cts. 


Ferti-Flora. A liquid fertilizer for potted plants. No stronger solu- 
tion of fertilizer elements can be maintained at winter tempera- 
ture without using unsafe mineral acids. Per bottle, 25 cts.; un- 
mailable. 


STERILIZED POTTING SOIL. This soil has been put to 270° of 
heat, which absolutely destroys all insects or fungus growth in 
the soil and is fertilized sufficient for growing all kinds of plants. 
This soil is from our greenhouses in Arlington and the same as we 
use in growing of all our plants. % pk. 20 cts.; pk. 30 cts.; bush. 
$1.00; bbl. $2.00. 


Rotted Fibrous Peat. Having constant demands for rotted peat 
from many of our customers who want it to mix with other soils 
for use in potting plants, we have secured a quantity of the finest 
fibrous peat, which has become thoroughly rotted, and is inyalu- 
able for potting plants. Price, 4% pk. 20 cts.; pk. 30 cts.; bush. 
$1.00; bbl. $2.00. 


Leaf Mould. Is very essential for growing plants. 
30 cts.; bush. $1.00; bbl. $2.00. 


Orchid Peat, or Fern Root. Bbl. $2.75; bush. $1.50. 


Sphagnum Moss. Wecan furnish at most any time of year, freshly 
gathered ordry. Bbl. $1.50; bush. 75 cts. 


1% pk. 20 cts.; pk. 


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RAWSON’S INSECTICIDES, ETC. 


Insecticides, Fungicides, Etc. 


Ant Exterminator. A most effectual prep- 
aration for thedestruction of ants inlawns 
and pleasure grounds. Directions for use 
on each package. Not mailable. Per 
bottle, 25 cts. 

Aphis Punk is lighted with a match and 
allowed to burn, which it does without 
flaming, at the same time giving off dense 
white fumes of nicotine that kills aphis 
and thrip very effectively. Thefumes from 

Aphis Punk contain no ammonia, the ele- 

tobacco smoke that damages sensitive plants, 


ment in 


so that it can be used anywhere without danger of 
injuring the most delicate blossoms. A box con- 
tains one dozen rolls, each containing 60 grains of 
nicotine — sufficient for fumigating 600 feet of 
floor space in houses of ordinary height. 60 cents 
per box. 


Bodo. A yaluable 
fungous dis- 
and much supe- 
Mixture. Ready 
50 cts.; 10-l1b. can, 
Bordeaux Mixture. 
in preventing and 
eases, such as potato 
mildew and diseases of 


$1.00; 25-1b. can, $2.00. 
Lion brand. Very effectual 
makes 50 gallons for use 
gallons of water. You 


checking all fungous dis- 

rot, potato blight, rust, 

grape. One gallon 

by diluting with 49 

can use as much or 

little of this mixture at a time as is desired 

—the remainder will be good at any future 
time. Per qt. 40 cts.; gal. $1.00. 

Bordeaux Mixture and Paris Green Com- 


ound. The best known insect- icideis Paris 
xreen, and Bordeaux Mixture is acknowl- 
edged to be the best fungicide, according 
to reports received from different ) i 


mental stations it is being more exten- 
sively used each year. 1-lb. package 25 cts.; 3 
lb. 6) cts. rey 3 
Bordeaux Mixture Dry. This is put up in 
convenient form for immediate use; can be 
used dry or with water. 1-lb. package, 15 cts.; 
5-lbs. 60 cts. f 
Bug Death. Is a non-poisonous powder, sure 
death to potato, squash and cucumber bugs, cur- 


rant and tomato worms; safe to handle, can be 
applied either dry or in water. 1]b. 15 cts; 3 lbs. 35 
cts.; 5 lbs. 50 cts.; 1242 lbs. $1.00; 100 lbs. $7.00. 


remedy for rot, rust, blight and 
eases in general; of great strength 
rior to home-made Bordeaux 
for use when needed. 5-lb.can, 


Cow Comfort. 


use on milchcows protects the cow from shrinkage of sum- 
mer milk. Cow Comfort is applied to best advantage by 
spraying. Qt.25 cts.; 1 gal. 75 cts. 


season. 2-lb. can, 50 cts.; 5-1b. can, $1.00; 10-1b. can, $1.80. 
Fairmount Weed Hiller. This is an effective liquid for clearing 
gravel paths, etc., of weeds, mosses and all organic growths. 
Full directions on each package. 
14,-gal. can for making 25 gals. of treating liquid, $0.75 
1 a “ “ “ 50 “ “ “ “ 1.25 
Fir Tree Oil. A vegetable oil for destroying insects by contact, and 
of especial value to the handler because of its harmlessness. 
Recommended for destroying the mealy bug, red spider, scale 
thrips and green fly, and highly valued as a wash for domestic 
pets. Per 14 pt. 40 cts.; pt. 75 cts.; qt. $1.25; 44 gal. $2.25; gal. $4.25. 
Fir Tree Oil Soap. Sameas firtree oil, butinsoap form. 1%1b.35 cts. 


Fostite. It is highly recommended as a preventive and remedy for all 
See ce rusts and blights. Per 5-lb. package, 50 cts.; 25-lb. 
box, $2.00. 


Grape Dust. Very efficient in destroying mildews and preventing 
blights either in greenhouses or in the open; destroys aphis and 
black fly. 5 1bs. 35 cts. 

Hellebore. Universally used for the destruction of rose slugs and 
currant worms. Very effectual and cheap. Per 14 1b.15cts.; lb. 
25 cts.; 10 lbs. or over, 18 cts. 

Insect Emutsion. A clean and cheap remedy for lice on house 
plants or animals. 1-qt can, 30 cts.; 2-qt. can, 50 cts.; 1-gal. can, 
75 cts.; 2-gal. can, $1.25; 5-gal. keg, $2.50. 

Kerosene Emulsion. Not injurious to foliage, and a sure remedy 
for lice, scale insects and most soft-bodied insects. Very valua- 
ble for washing domestic pets. Kills by contact. Per qt. 35 cts.; 
gal. 90 cts. 

Lemon Oil. One of the cheapest, safest and most effectual insecti- 
cides. Destroys all insects on the foliage and roots of plants 
without injury to the flowers or leaves. Dilute with 40 to 50 parts 
water. An excellent wash for dogs, curing mange, killing insects 
and giving the coat a fine, glossy appearance. Per \%4 pt., 25 cts.; 
pt. 40 cts.; qt. 75 cts.; %4 gal. $1.25; gal. $2.00. 

Morrill’s Tree Ink. A protection to trees from the ravages of grub 
and canker-worm. Directions with each can. Per 2-lb. cans, 30 
cts.; 3-lb. cans, 45 cts.; 5-lb. cans, 60 cts.; 10-lb. cans, $1.10; 20-lb. 
cans, $2.00; 28-lb. cans, $2.80; 125-lb kegs, per lb. 9 cts. 

Nicoticide. For destroying green and black fly, thrip, mealy bug, red 
spider, etc., may be used with the most tender plants in full 
bloom without the least danger. In cans 
No. l containing 1 pint, sufficient for 32,000 cubic feet, $2.50 
No. 2 & yy Be 16,000 eS 5) 

No.3 a 4 Oz. ae ee 8,000) os ss -70 
Fumigators for using the same, 50 cts. 


Asbestos Caterpillar Torch. Saturate with kerosene oil, light and 
hold under the nests. The heatinstantly destroys the insects. 
Each 30 cts. 
Protects cattle and horses from Fly Pest. Perfection Shaker for applying dry powder, 65 cts. 
A sure preventive, perfectly harmless, easily applied. Its uster for Paris Green. Bottoms finely perforated for apply- 


D 
ing Paris Green mixtures and Slug Shot. 
Eddy’s Farmer’s Favorite Duster. For applying Paris 
= ‘ Green, Slug Shot and other insecticides in the dry state. 
Disparene. The most powerful known remedy for all leaf-eating Price, $1.25. 
insects; will not injure foliage, and adheres throughout the Lenox Knapsack Sprayer. For potato bugs, gardens, 


WNikoteen is used either by fumigating or spraying. One part of 
Nikoteen to 600 parts of water is a sufficiently strong spraying 
solution for all insects except scale on palms. For scale the 
solution may be used one part Nikoteen to 400 parts water. Per 
pint bottle, $1.50. 

Pans and Irons for using the Nikoteen. 
pans, $1.10 each, or $3.00 for a set of three. 

Paris Green. More extensively used than any other poison. 
of all brands. 
quantities. 

Persian Insect Powder. 
14 1b. 25 cts.; 1 1b. 50 cts. 

Richard's XL-All Vaporizing Compound in solid dry cake form. 
A safe and effectual material for the destruction of insects in 
greenhouses. This cake when used in Richard’s XL-All Fumi- 
gator first melts to a liquid and then passes away entirely as 
vapor. Per cake, 40 cts.; 5 for $1.75. Richard’s XL-All Fumi- 
gators, $1.00. 

Rose-Leaf Extract of Tobacco. A very strong extract of tobacco 
and highly recommended for use in greenhouses. Applied by 
syringing or by boiling, painting pipes, or dropping hot weights 
into the solution. 1 pt. 30 cts.; qt. 45 cts.; gal. $1.25; 5 gals. $5.00. 

Slug Shot. An improved insecticide in powder form, both repulsive 
and poisonous to insect life. Very highly recommended for 
destroying the potato and squash beetles, the turnip black fly and 
the cabbage worm. Per5-lb. package, 30 cts.; 10 lbs. 50 cts.; bbl., 
235 lbs. 4 cts. 1b. 

SOAP. Sulpho Tobacco. The most convenient form of tobacco as an 
insecticide for general use, and most effectual as a contact poison 
for insects infesting both plant and animal life. Applied either 
as a spray orawash. Per 42-lb package, 20 cts. 

“ Whale Oil. A very effective, simple and cheap preparation for. 
the preservation of trees, shrubs, plants, vines, rose bushes and 
garden plants in general, from the ravages of slugs, worms, scale 
insects and various other insects that infestthem. Full directions 
given for using. Per 14-lb. box, 10 cts.; 1b. 15 cts.; 31bs. 30 cts.; 10 
lbs. 90 cts. 

Tobacco Dust. Valuable as an insecticide and fertilizer. Sure pre- 
ventive for green fly, and better asa mulchthan the stems. Per 
1b. 10 cts.; 5 lbs. 20 cts.: 100 lbs. $2.50. 

Tobacco Stems. For fumigating. Valuable as a mulch for rose beds, 
sweet peas and other plants. Per bbl. $1.00; bale, $1.50. 


Heavy galvanized iron 


Purest 
Per 1b. 25 cts.; 10 lbs. $1.80. Special price on larger 


For destroying roaches, ants, fleas, etc. 


Insecticide Implements 


Each 15 cts. 


cotton and tobacco fields, grape and small fruit culture. 
Made of the best galvanized tin. The straps are provided 
with buckles, and are adjustable to fit a boy or man of 
any size. Price, $2.75. 

Fumigator, Perfection. It has practically three 
bodies, the two inside ones forming a water tank; 
this tank being between the fire and the outside 

body, it prevents the body from burning out. 


No.1 holds 1 pk. StemS......- --cee---eee-enceees $3.00 
No. 2 holds 24 bush stemS....+...-+0+- secees 3.00 
No. 3 holds 34 bush. stems...\..-..-...-..---+- 4.00 
Fumiga- tor, Boston. No. 1, 20 in. high, 
holds 14 DuSH. StOMS. oc acnss es Oe eee ee 3.25 
No. 2,24 in. high, holds 34 bush. stems.....- 3.75 
No. 3, 28 in. high, holds1 bush. stems.,........ 4.25 
Fumigator, Eureka. No. 1, 12 in. high, 
holds 44 pk. stems. For house 10x 20 ft.... 1.20 
No. 2) 6 in high, holds 1 pk. stems. For 
housel2x40 ft.  JRRNAW —~ ------ éii oie Unta daeidiieras plea een 2.00 
No. 3, 20 in. high, holds 44 bush. stems. For 
house. 15:5 100. ft. 2 eR seen ees Re eS 2.50 
No. 4, 24 in. high, ' holds %4 bush. stems. For 
house 20 x 100 ft..........- $3.00 


Moth Catcher. This moth 
catcher does what the birds 
‘once did, kills the pest by 
catching the parent moths 
and beetles while you sleep. 
Fill the pan nearly full of 
water close to the bottom of 
the reflector. Put a quarter corn 
of a pint of coal oil or kero- 
sene on the surface of the 
water, enough to spread over 
the top of the water. Fill the 
torch three-fourths full of 
coal oil or kerosene, light at 
sunset; will always Durn 
when moths can fly, wind will 
not extinguish torch if wick 
is high. Price, $1.00 each. 
Complete reflector, torch and 


TOBACCO 
MOTH 


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SELTINES 
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pan. 
Little Giant Duster. (See next 
page.) 


RAWSON’S SPRAYING IMPLEMENTS. 


115 


SPRAYING IMPLEMENTS 


GARDENER’S CHOICE. Watering 
Cart and Spray Pump Combination. 
This outfit is destined to meet a long-felt 
want in this line. The pump is a little 
gem—has 14-inch brass cylinder and 
4-inch stroke. The air chamber, with 
displacement plunger, gives it a double- 
acting effect and causes a steady stream 
to be thrown. The pump is furnished 
with 4 feet of hose and Bordeaux Com-~ 
bination Spray Nozzle. The top of 
tank, where pump sets, is fastened firmly 
to the tank and frame. The frame is 
largely of wrought iron pipe and the 
tank is of hard wood, well hooped. These 
features, together with the metal wheels, 
make the whole outfit strong and dura- 
ble. Inthe Gardener’s Choice we furnish 


GARDENER’S CHOICE. 
a first-class article for a little money. Price, $11. 


Double Tube Lightning Sprayer No. 10. This sprayer is made 
with galvanized reservoir, brass tubes extending into the reservoir, 
and a doubletubesprayer. Ithas a heavy tinair chamber 15inches 
long, and 2inches in diameter. Each 50 cts. 


Double Tube Lightning Sprayer No. 20 has detachable glass 
reservoir enmaded with our patent spring leather plunger ex- 
pander, which at all times keeps the leather washer expanded and 
will not allow it to wrinkle or dry up, which is the case in former 
sprayer, which will be appreciated at a glance by anyone whois 
familiar with sprayers. Our No. 20 Sprayer is the only sprayer 
having a glass reservoir, detachable, encased so that the operator 
at all times can see the ingredients mixing, and just how they are 
working. Each 65 cts. 

Double Tube Lightning Sprayer No. 2 is made with brass reser- 
voir, brass tubes extending into the reservoir, double tubes, and the 
entire machine is copper plated and highly polished. Provided 
with our patent leather expander and plunger. It is a light and 
durable sprayer. Hach 75 cts. 

The Dewey ‘‘ Two in One”? Sprayer. 
voirs, one for water a 
and the other for WO'IN-0 

EE Lani 


This machine has two reser- 


kerosene oil. Any 
desired quantity of 
oil may be vaporized 
with. the water me- erie 
chanically. This mechanical mixture we believe will take the 
place of kerosene emulsion, as it is quite as effective, easier to 
operate, also cheaper. Price, $1.50 each. 


The Prize Brass Spray Pump. With brass working parts, bronze 
ball valves and malleable iron foot-rest. A splendid pump at a low 
price. For greenhouse and garden use and for washing windows 
and buggies this pump serves a long-felt want, because it is both 
durable and cheap. Unlike many of the “cheap pumps,” its work- 
ing parts are entirely brass. Price, $3.35. 


The Success Spray Pump. _ Brass 
working parts and air chamber, with 
indestructible bronze valves. Mallea- 
ble iron foot-rest. ‘The working parts 
are all brass, and bucket foot-rest is 
made of malleableiron. It has large 
air-chamber space and is double- 
acting, throwing an absolutely con- 
tinuous stream, either solid or in fine 
spray. The Bordeaux Nozzle, the 

ing 4 best combination spraying nozzle on 

eee? earth, is furnished with ‘‘Success” 
Sy Pumps. Price, $4.25. 

Johnson’s Champion Force Pump. 

Made in most durable manner; has a 

sprinkler and straight stream nozzle 

and rubber hose attached ; throws six 


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gallons of water per minute. Price, 
$4.25. 
The Success Kerosene Sprayer. With 


detachable kerosene tank. A bucket, 

knapsack and kerosene sprayer all in 

one. Consists of our Success Bucket 

Sprayer with a kerosene attachment. 

The oil tank may be readily re- 
moved and a cap, which we furnish, placed on the oil inlet. 
Price $8. 

The Success Knapsack Sprayer. The machine is 
made entirely of copper and brass, and the chemi- 
cals will not corrode or rust it. The air chamber 
keeps up a pressure, so a continuous discharge is 
given. No grape grower can afford to be without it. 
Price, $10.50. 

Spraying Pump and Tub. Our portable garden 
force-pump is fitted with two nozzles, — one throw- 
ing a fine mist of spray,and the other a stream 
which will reach about 30 feet. The tub will hold 10 
gallons, and is fitted with a close cover, thus 
making it safe to use for poisonous mixtures. 
Price complete with 3 feet of half-inch hose, two 
nozzles and tub, $6. 

Syrimges. Hydrosprayer barrel, 15 in. long, 1%4 in. 
diam.; the spray nozzle contains about 100 holes, 
three times the number in an ordinary syringe; is 
fitted with a cyclone nozzle. With nozzle $6. 


JOHNSON’S 
Force Pump. 


The Rochester Self-Operating Sprayer. 

You hold the hose, the machine does 
_ the work. 

DIRECTIONS. The sprayer is filled not 
more than two-thirds full by unscrew- 
ing and removing the brass air Pump 
(C) at point marked “S.” The pump 
isthen put back into position and the 
machine charged with compressed air 
by working the air pump. The air 
enters the sprayer through the yalve 
(V) at bottom of pump, thoroughly 
agitating and mixing contents of 
sprayer. 

The machine is now ready for use; all the 
operator need do is open the stop 
cock (Y) and hold the nozzle to direct 
the spray. By slipping the steel ring 
over handle of air pump, operator can 
carry the machine from place to place. 
Holds from 3 to 4 gallons, weighs 8 lbs. 
Price, $4. 

Little Giant Duster. Forapplying any 
dry powder such as Paris green, helle- 
bore, etc., on plants or trees, the 


powder being evenly distributed over a 
wide space and with the least possible 
Each $5. 


RocHESTER SPRAYER. 
waste. 


French Sulphur and 
Powder Bellows. 
The best of all pow- 
der distributors, the 
most economical. 
Two patterns, No. 1, 
$1.50; No. 2, with the 
powder-holder at 
Side, $2. 


Qe ites 
A) GIANT 


Of DUSTER 


Woodason’s Vaporiz- 
ing Bellows. This 

; , throws a spray as 

fine as mist, rendering the use of strong solutions of kerosene, fir 
tree oil, tobacco soap and poisonous fluids. Large size, $2; small 
size (for house use), $1.25. 
Woodason’s Double Cone 
Powder Bellows. This 
bellows is the best article : 


atory or garden. 
bellows can be held in 
any direction, and it does 
not clog up. Price, $2.75. 


Woodason’s Single Cone Powder Bellows. Price, large size, $1.75: 


small size, for conservatory and house use, $1. e 
SYRINGES. All our syringes are brass, highly polished and lac- 


quered and made with the best workmanship possible. 


Style A. Has fixed Rose spray only. Length, 1214 in.; diam., %in.; 
price, $1.25. 


Style B. Onespray Rose and Jet. Length, 12in.; diam.,1 in.; price, 
1.85. 


Style C. One Spray Rose 
and Jet. Length, 1444 .— 
in. ; diam. 15-16 in. ;4 
price, $3. 

Style D. Open Roses, 
two spray. Roses and 
Jet with side attach- 


Style E. 


ments. Length, 14% 
in.; diam., 15-16 in. ; 
price, $3.60. Brass SYRINGES. 
Style E. Plate valves, two spray, Roses and jet with side attach- 


ments. Length, 18in.; diam., 144 in.; price, $5. 


Style F. Cone yalves, two Spray Roses and jet: when not in use the 
Roses are placed in the handle, which is strongly mounted with solid 
brass cap. Length, 18in.; diam., 142 in.; price, $5.75. 


Style G. Cone yalves, two spray roses and jet, side attachments. 
Length, 18in.; diam., 144in.; price, $5.75. 


Style H. Cone valves, two spray, roses and jet, side attachment and 
movable goose-neck angle joint. Length, 18 in.; diam., 1% in.; 
price, $6. 


Style I. Cone valves, one spray rose and jet, one side attachment. 
Length, 18 in.; diam., 144 in.; price, $4.50. 


Style J. 


Open roses, two spray, roses and jet, side attachments, 
fixed elbow joint. 3 


Length, 14in.; diam.,1in.; price, $3. 


Style H. Fixed spray rose only. Length, 14 in.; diam. 1% in.; price, 
$1.75. 

Style L. Fixed spray roseonly. Length, 16 in.; diam., 1% in.; price, 
$2.25. 

Style M. Openrose. The discharge is either in line with the barrel 


or at right angles to it by changing the position of blank cap and 
rose. Length, 16 in.; diam.,1 7-16in.; price, $3. 


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116 RAWSON’S LAWN AND GARDEN REQUISITES. 


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No. 00. No. 00 wide. No.0. No. 0 wide. No. 04. 


Ivy TRELLIs. 


= ay Each. Doz. 
No. 00. : 18-in. Stick, 3% in. wide..............:.- $0.05 $0.50 
“© 400); Wides20.% « A Ce ae ne cepicme ss FOS eto 
Bee 24 6 Sy) ccs. SOP Bees eerie Se Ad 08.175 | 
o Poe 4“ SMES oor Sees 10 4.00 
045. 2 FL peEM NS wet oe SO Rate 15 1.50 Z 
Bow Trellis. _—— . 
Noo) Ss0-ine Stick. 100n. wide-ces-: + s.0.) os -sseeseseaece 20 2.00 Fan TRELLIS. No. 2. No. 3% No.1. Bow Tretuis N 
“ 9 30 « “ F en | re s No.4. 
cc Bag Sey gp tec eee (22 ESOS ing EOLDING 2 EAN SSN 0s ee pios 
No. 34. 42-in. Stick. 14in. wide 45 © ©64.50 aud coxeb le: When not in use can be folded 
“4 4g te Gh banaue ‘50 5.00 ne SLOTS One a r 
cfr 60 « & is 60 6.00 | small place. 2-tray, 
“ 6 = Soha os has cane $2.50; 3-tray, $3.25; 4- 
5 72 20 70. 8.00 tray, $4.00 . 
| JT Saae . 
Ivy Trellis. 16in. diameter <.<..5-0.2 %---- -50 5.00 | Wood Shelves, finished 
2 20 * Oe aoe Beeses 5 5oue 60 7.00 | imitation cherry. 2 
sv DA cee US Pesca yotosucotouns -19 =: 9.00. shelves, $2.00; 3 shelves 
: zi $2.50; 4 shelves, $3.00. 
Veranda Trellis. Fan Trellis. Window Shelf Wire.& 
Height. Width. “Each. Doz. | Height. Each. Doz. | With adjustable steel WJ pow Wire SHE 
2d $0.30, $3.00) ff. 112 ft. $010 $1,00 | 30 in chele With’ brachets-edmpllets = 
a% 40 4.00 paaes 15 1:50 | GSK wet cake “ ris 
: 50 5.00 QU, ss 20. 2.00 | < appl ke 
5 18in. 70 8.00 Q 0 - "40 4.00 FoLpine STAND. 42 « ES < KS SAG saints oleh 
Gis 18 “* -80 9.00 aes -50- 5.00 LABELS. Wood. For 
y fe 18 * 95 11.00 y ae 60 6.00 plants or shrubs. 
8“ 18 1.10 12.00 oes -75 8.00 Plain. Painted. 
hed 20 “< 1.25 14.00 6; Est -85 9.00 100 100+ ~1000 
10 ** 20 1.50 17.00 (ee 1.00 11.00 314-in. $0.10 $0.50 30.70 
cht 24 1.75 20.00 8. 1.10 12.00 Ai cank 15 60 .7D 
12 “ 24 « 2.0) 23.00 | 41, & 15 65 5 
5 Dit aes oe. -85 
PLANT STAKES. Painted green. 6 « 15 "85 1.00 
Round or Square. Dahlia. Extraheayy. Square | 8 “* 40 3.50 4.50 
Each. Doz. 100 1 2Ee Ss +50 4.50 5.50 
I, ft........ $0.02 $0.15 $0.75 . Doz. 100 Zine Garden. Me- 
ey at 03 = .25.——«*1.50 $0.60 $4.00 dium size, per 100, 75 
Ui Sant ae 04 40 3.60 70 5.00 | cts. With wire rod 
IF --  SAB OE .06 60 4.00 1.00 7.00 | _ galvanized, 18 inches 
Besse sce 07. .70 5.00 “ 1.25 8.50 | Jong, to which is at- 
Square. Hardwood. tached a zine label - 
2B in. 1Ong «+... sess ee eeese es Per 100, .25, Per M, 1.80 complete,per100,$4.50. Pinto aU b nee 
REE Onis ls wisiaheldjet =lct Ge SOS a "485; | © 2.50 ; a ae tinted. 
AS G2 Sa Re ORR Se ok «“ “a3, “3,90 meee eS ap ee d $0.15 $0.60 ee 
Cane. Stakes used by plant growers and in green- 3 2 a aoe Mu THe 15 1.00 i 
houses for tying roses, pinks, etc. Lengths from $ Sq SiCopper y “201-60 en 4 
5tol10ft. 100, $1.25; in bundles of 500 for $5.00 per PLANT TUBS. Cypress. Bound with extra 
bundle. heavy iron Eas Drop aenties painted green. 
RUSTIC W as . e No... Inches. ‘ach. No. Inches. Each. 
U Cc Lie Strongly made from natural | 1. 138 x11 $0.75 4. 20x18 $2.25 
= io ae 2. 1446x138 1.25 5. PasD1 2.75 
Hanging Baskets. 8-in. 75 cts. each; 3. 16 x15 1.50 . 
8 =o ee esd Re LO een Oak. Natural wood finish. Bound with extra 
= x bee ny et BN REY Ge teal : t heavy iron hoops. Drop handles. 
: 5 Window Box. 18-in. $1.40; 24-in. $2.00; No. Inches. Each. No. Inches.. Each. "i 
& & 30-in. $3.00. it 12x11 $1.00 4, 18x15 $1.85 i 
| © * Oblong Stands. Height,24in.; length» 2. 14x12 1:25 5. 20x17 2.25 ae 
> x “Ss 18 in.; -each, $3.00. Height, 28 in.; 3. 16x13 1.50 6. 24x20 3.00 - = 3 
‘ vo 7 . « ss 5 7 
a3 N S] east hob Sas gach 6.00 8) | | «BOUQUET HOLDERS. For Cemeteries. Cypress Ts, 
& : \ Tex ou 3 Iron tulip shaped, No. 4, 20 cts.; No. 5, 30 cts.; Now6, 
< Ss 3 Sta Fl ae 40cts. Tin, painted green, 10 cts. each; 75cts. dozen. 
: SS < Height, 26 Carnation Supports, Excelsior. Made of ‘gal- 


vanized wire, strong and durable, in two sizes. 
13.in. $1.00 per 100; $4.50 per 500; $&,00 per 1000. 20-in. 
$1.25 per 100; $5.00 per 500; $9.00 per 10U0. 
Carnation Supports, Model. Exten 
sion galvanized wire, very durable, quickly 
adjusted. 2 rings, 45 cts. per dozen; $3.00 _ 
er 100; $25.00 per M. 8 rings, 55 cts. per 
ozen; $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per M. 


1/2 


in.;diame- 
ter, 16in; 
each, $2.50. 
Height, 30 
PLAN? STAKES. in.; di- 
ameter, 20 
in.; each, $3.50. Height, 32 in.; diameter, 
24in.; each, $4.50. 
Settee. Length of seat 244 ft. $5.00; 3% 
ft. $7.00; 41% ft. $10.00. 


PLANT SPRINK- 
LERS. Rubber. 
Straight neck. 
14-pt. size 50 cts.; 
24-pt. 60 cts.; 1-pt. 


80 cts. EXCELSIOR 
TuLie BovguET 
Rubber. Angle H 2 CARNATION 
neck. %-pt. size OLDER. SUPPORT. 
60 cts.; %%-pt. 70 4 3 
cts.; 1 pt. 90 cts. Goldman’s GoLDMAN’s ATOMIZER. 


ANGLE-NECK (Postage, 10 cts. Atomizer. 4 j 
SPRINKLER. extra.) HANGING BASKET. | Small round rubber bulb in a cast-iron handle, each 40 cts. 


RAWSON’S FARM AND GARDEN REQUISITES. 


100. 


D190 92 SURI ROIRO ES ks 
SOUP NOKN Dw 
Sesoounsons 


POTS. Clay. Standard sizes, 
OTs. SAUCERS. 
In. Each. Doz. 100. Each. Doz. 
244 $0.02 $0.12 $0.80 
3 -02 17 ~-1.00 
4 .03 25 1.60 $0.02 $0.20 
5 -04 45 «22.90 -03 «25 
6 .06 -65 4.35 04 «30 
“rl 09 1.00 7.20 05 45 
8 12 1.25 9.45 -06 -60 
9 15 1.65 13.50 07 -70 
10 -25 2.40 17.00 -08 -90 
11 .30 3.25 22.50 10 1.10 
12 -40 4.25 15 1.50 
13 “75 20 
— 5 14 1.00 45) 
Pot AND SAUCER. 15 1.50 -30 
Buib Pot. 31x6-in. 9 cts. each; 75 cts. doz.; 
$6.00 100. 5-in. 10 cts. each; 96 cts. doz.; $7.00 100. 


Neponset Fibre Pot. Absolutely unbreakable 
and so light in weight as to secure an immense re- 
duction in freight charges. Weight of Neponset 
pots packed for shipment inclusive of crates is 

1000 24-inch Pots 201bs. 500 4-inch Pots 44 lbs. 


1000 24% * 23% 5005 “ er OP 

1000 3 “ce “ 33 ““ 500 6 ae ce 74 “ce 

1000 344 * er cou Size. Doz. 100 1000 
Size. Doz. 100 1000 3, in. $0.22 $0.60 $5.15 
24, ine $0.10 $0.25 $2.20 4 <“« 30 .80 6.90 
2%, << 12 30 2.40 5 . “ 45 1.20 10:35 
3 ss 15 45 3.90 6 “* -60 1.65 14.55 


Not less than original crates at 1000 rate. Will 
mail sample dozen postpaid on receipt of price. 
Only full dozens of one size sent. 


Rounp. Ea. Doz. 
6in. $0.07 $0.65 


NEPONSET FIBRE. 


Bulb or Seed Pans. 
SquaRe. Ha. Doz. 
6x6 in. $0.20 $2.25 


PATD.SEPT.22-96 


8“ 10 .96 8x8 “ 25 2.50 
Obes 15 1.55 10x10 *“ .30 3.00 
es e200) gala, box -40 4.00 
Fern Pans. Fern Saucers. 
In. Each. Doz. Each. Doz. 
: 4 $0.04 $0.40 $0.02 $0. 20 
ath -05 50 .03 
6, 06 -60 04 Ho 
7 07 75 05 50 
8 10 1.00 .06 -60 
9 «LZ 1.25 | -08 85 
10 14 1.50 10 1:00 


CODES Hosre MENDER. 


Hanging Pot. 


cut. 


doz. 
styles at same price. 


pots 10 cts. each. 
Rolling Stands, 
for heavy plants. 
rust or leak. 
by water. 
bearing castors. 


14 “cc 
16 a3 “ce 14 cc “cc “85 
oe “ ae “ce 
HANGING Por. Be tsseg Me ae ye 
Sauctrs, Fibre. Light, a EO, NBO 
strong, durable. Water will 


not penetrate them. 


4 $0.06 $0.65 9 $0.09 
5 06 -70° 10 -10 
6 07 -75 -12 12 
7 07 -80- 14 -20 
8 -08 -85 


IBRE VASE. 


Lawn Sprinklers 


Nickel Plate; révolving, 4 arms.......- 
Nickel Plate, revolving, 4 arms with 
ball to 
NAOT Plate, revolving, 6arms without 
all 
Nickel Pieke, revolving, 6 arms with 
ball top + 
Noera, revolving, 3 arms. -......-...---+5 
Waterbury, revolying,3 arms 
i a barement on the ball 
nOozz 

All Right. Will throw spray 12 to. 15 
PE GUMGAMINIC LOE ceo c= - elcid cic afecer esas 
Rainmaker, revolying, 3 arms, with 
rainmaker nozzles 
Detroit, revolving, with spur to stick 
in ground.. 
Leaps ge With spur to stick in 
GIN ns 8 o-oo one oo encase caine 
‘Twin Ganict: The most perfect dis- 
tributing ‘Sprinkler 


NOZZLES. Gem. Graduating spray 
and stream, by mail, 60ctS:.......... 
Bairy-; Either ‘a straight stream or 
spray, by mail, 60 cts.......-.......3. 
Boss: ‘Throws either a straight stream 
or flat, by mail, 60 cts................ 
Child’s Rainmaker.. By mail, 60 cts. 
Stott’s Patent... By mail, $1.10 
Bordeaux. For 1, in. pipe or % 75s Sa be 
hose, by mail, 80 cts.....-:-..se+s0e+s 
Vermorel, patent..-..................5.- 
Ravyyson’s Hose-Pipe. 3-in. face, by 
« mail, 60 cts... 32 \SRabedas <5. abe Gaeeeee 
saa ‘face for 34-in. hose. 

PB “c i 146 cS ,* “ce ; 
Shut-ofr Connection, oe a ape 
Holder, Wire, by mail, 25 cts 
Kinney Pump. For mixing liquid 
manure with clear water without 
interfering with the flow of the 
water in garden hose............ -.-. 


Rawson’s Hoge Pipn. 


EpGiIne KNIFE. 


“HOOP, ssvuy 


FIBRE SAUCER. 
In. Each Doz. In. Each. 


Hupson Hosp 


ee AWN REQUISITES 


CALDWELL. HOsE STRAP, 


MENDER. 


117 


Similar to 
7-in. 15 cts. each; $1.50 
doz.; 8-in. 20 cts. each; $2.00 
doz.; 9-in.-25 ets. each; $2.50 
We have seyeral other 


Brass chains for hanging 
Fibre 
Cannot 


Not affected 
Made with ball- 


12 in. for 10 in. pot, $0.60 each. 
12 “75 


FERN Paws. 


Vases, Fibre. For florist’s use. 


TiOQSE MENDERS. Lightning. Box 
contains 1 hose mender, 6 unions 
and 12 bands. Per box, 24 cts, 
Wudson. Box -of 6 tubes, 20 bands, 

lpr. pliers, by mail, 60 cts........... 
Hudson Tubes, separate, per doz., :35 
Hudson Eands, ee 15 
Wudson Pliers, mailed, 35 cts......... 

» Cooper. (Brass ), 14-in. 10 cts: each; 
5 ets. doz. %4 in. 10 cts. each; $1.00 
doz. lin. 15cts..each; $1.50 doz. 

Jones. Iron, either in. or #4 in. per 
doz., 40 cts. 
Simplex. Iron, either 4% in. or 34 in, 
per doz. 75 cts. 
Acme Couplings. 2-piece set 34 in. hose 
Acme Couplings. Bands. Doz. 35 cts. 
_ Couplings. %; in each 15cts.; %in. 
‘2 Combination, will — fit 
1, and %,in. made hose coupling; 
has 1 in. pipe thread on small end 
to which spray nozzle-attaches.... 

Couplings. Common brass. !4 or 84:in. 

per set, 20 cts.; $2.00 per doz. 

Caldwell Hose ‘Strap. Made from 

best quality brass wire, 14 or 34 in. 
Per GOZ-; 2. CUSHsy eens casein nip 'owian'o. sare 
Edging Knife, with handle............ 
Wooks. Gvass. American.......0.... 
SE English, 

Rakes. Lawn. Galvanized Iron wire. 
i Wood 

se 0: English Daisy. 

w eed Puller, Cleveiand 

« Grubber (E nglish Daisy, Imp.) 


imported... 


No. Diam. Depth Each. “Doz. 
0. 8 in. 13 in. $0.50 $4.80 - 
Ses 10 « 40 4.20 
2° 4p « “9 « 135 3:60 © 
3. Bes, te Guets -30 3.00 
7 ONE ea 4, « “25 2.40 

Each. 


-30 


-30 
04 
-20 


-20 


LorPinG SHEARS. See page 120. 


118 RAWSON’S LAWN AND GARDEN REQUISITES. aI 


THE Victory Ball-Bearing Lawn Mower — 


VICTORY Has bearings like a bicycle. A 24-in. Mower can be operated as easily as a 16-in. of ‘ 
the old style and lawn mown in one-quarter of the time. Ball bearings of the very highest . 
grade, exact to 1-1000 of an inch, which reduce the friction astonishingly —even more in a 
mower than in a bicycle—and render it possible to use wider machines than heretofore 
with parallel bearings. Triple geargentirely enclosed, so that no dirt or cut grass can find 
its way into pinions and clog them. A solid rectangular frame, that cannot be twisted or 
jarred out of parallel; the two side frames being bound tightly together by means of two 
cold die drawn steel bolts, which make the most rigid frame ever built. 14-in. cut, $7.50; 
16-in. cut, $8.50; 18-in. cut, $9.50; 20-in. cut, $10.50. 


SPIDER BALL-BEARING LAWN MOWERS 


834,-in. wheels, 3-bladed reei, ball-bearings, 14-in. cut, $6.50; 
16-in. cut, $7.50; 18-in. cut, $8.50. 


ALL DAY — 10-inch DEWEY — 8-in. Wheel. 
pace. 4-Blade Cylin- 4-Blade Cylinder. 
er. 


STYLE M — The orig- 
inal Philadelphia. 7-in. 
8 Blades. 


STYLE S—7-in. Wheel. 
4 Blades. 


: = Enlai : Set. wheel, 4-blade 514,- 
; = = : ] -blade m- in. cylinder. Single Pinion 
solid revolving cutter, has no spring Same as Style M except it has open der. Securely incased gears. Noe geared on both sie Of allthe 


The original Philadelphia, with 


so it will cut any kind of grass un- cylinder and same price. less Ratchet. No pains have been S0-called low priced mowers 
der any and all circumstances. 12- spared to make this the superior of this one appealed to us as far 
in. $5.50; 14-in. $6.00; 16-in. ee -N all others of its class. It is me- superior to any we have seen, 
$6.75; 18-in. $7.50. y we chanically proportioned soastorun Made in first class manner. 

- > J —~ light and do fine work. 14-in, 12-in., 14-in., 16-in., 18-in., your 


$3.75; 16-in. $4.50; 18-in. $5.00. choice ®s to size, $3.00 each. 


Philadelphia Grass Collector 


Sheet-Irdn Bottom. 
Canvas Side. 

Grass Collector for 
collecting cut grass. 
Can be attached to any 
mower haying wood 
roller hanger bolts. 14- 
inch $1.60; 16-inch 
$1.70; 18-inch $1.80. 


HORSE LAWN MOWER —Price from $75 
to $125. We have the Genuine Philadelphia 
and The Townsend. Full description sent in 
special circular on application. 

Horse Lawn Boots. They prevent the 
horse’s feet from marking or cutting up the lawn. RUBBER 
Per set, $10.00. 


HIOSE. Rubber, 


7-ply best quality, %4 in. guaranteed, per ft. $0.14 
’ (bbl =. _ 6 « “ “c 9 
e oe ce & 34“ “ “ 4 
The Finley Rotary Lawn Rake 3s «  « %« «Tp 
The movement of these blades being rotary causesa blast 3 « ete “ it “ “ “ ae 
or suction in revolving, and the loose grass, leaves, twigs, = : 
and one loose litter, are forbes beet agit the pase ely wih HOSE REELS. 
when filled, is easily removed, so that the contents may be w 
dumped, ready to becarried away. Itcan be easily adjusted poden Be holds feet hose of so 3 
to fit any work by simply turning two nuts. Nothing escapes AUS eon cananiaee Pa : 
it. After the lawn is cutand “ “« 150 « cc OR 
then gone over with this . = 
rake, it’s as clean as a Car- Shears. Grass Border. 8-in 
pet and looks beautiful. blade, $2.00; 10-in..... 2.50 . 
$12 net f. o. b. BOSTON. ‘* Grass Border. With “ 
wheel, 8-inch blade, 
$2.50; 10-inch blade.. 3.00 
«¢ Lawn. 2-wheel, 9-in. 
blade, for cutting un- 
der shrubs andfences 2.50 Fi A 
** Grass. Common sheep VW 
shears, mailed, 35cts .20 y/ 
GARDEN REEL. “* Grass. Best American 
patent handle....... 
GARDEN ROLLERS. Garden Lines. In 100-ft. 
Sect. Lgth. Diam. Wt. Price. lengths, mailed, 60 cts..... $0.50 
2 71, in. 15in. 125]1bs. $5.50 Garden Reels. Iron painted, 
3 7, © 1 86175 7.25 large, 75 cts.; small.....- .50 
1 1256 Spe en 6.75 Garden Sets for ladies, 4 
2 eae Se 20 “* 300 “ 12.00 pieces, cast steel blades, 
1 re 20 250 ‘‘ 9.75 extra fine polished bronzed 
1 5 OT 24 “ 210, ¢ 8.25 shanks. Fancy wood 
2 5 Ee 24 “ 400 * 15.25 handles. Each set in pa- 
1 12.68 28) O75) 11.00 per box... geass eoeveeswece. 50 GARDEN SET. Hose REEL, 


Pre Kes 


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RAWSON’S FARM AND GARDEN REQUISITES. I19 


GARDEN REQUISITES 


Asbestos Torch for destroying cater- 


KWIVES. Budding, ivory handle. 


pillars’ nests.,----..-- fiteeeeee eeeeees $0.30 FRrRvItT 
Bee reagan an. lone, Ameri- picmon.’| \ aruanine’ earyedivoss hardin: Loe nein 
can, by mail, 45 cts......... sovodeosadus 35 Proning, stag handje medinm size, 75 
ep Hook, tor Sapp bery. eigeece elastics ae | cin MARCHE eo y aes 
AsSgow, Imported............sssesecence A | SiS “UU LO. ~~ eee eee en seeee . 
Burning Brand Letters, for marking, | ea Prepared white lead and putty, Ve 
not over 4in. $1.50; two lines.......... 2.00 | page ache POS 0030200 SORE OCD alice am 
Cabbage Carrier. The best ue prement | PR CTE re nese ae ah 
sousuee in eRe) SEPA ele we White Tissue. Very light, used in 
= FINN, TY BRES) packing flowers for shipment, Ib...... _ .20 
ccording to size, filled from either Paxceling, Manila, Ib ’ ae 
BIO Cie elal-inisierteaie ties sae ninciep ences sells 6.00 ‘ 2 ty Lb..-.... stent teas wees 
ime = 1. 
Sorter eats, Be packing large ts P aonare ana ib. eee 30 
sheets, per doz. 50 cts..............--208 i ) Small plants, lb........... A 
\ Crow Bars. Best steel, various sizes, mere Se ieee a 15 
Gin! Iloyss SacenacodnBgoobdadoRodeossénc coed 08 | VIR =P iene B® WB WN | AUR ee ee seen ewes nese ences enesescceenceees : 
i Picks; handled) eens. cdase eee scones 75 
CULTIVATORS. Horse-hoe and Cul- nas ss s s 
tivator, with adjustable steel frame ee ae s, the Arlington, per i 
! : Sok) na beeen orga sanennecreroderbacsone. 
and lever, complete; 5 cultivator Plant Protecting Cloth, heavy grade 
eeth and 3 hoe teeth with wheel...... 6.50 yd. 12 cts.; piece of 60 yds > 6.60 
yume. Hive: Pe ING:, Ere spel es Plant Protecting Cloth, medium _ 
wheel hoe cultivator plough and rake = == ender vd. (0icia arene EGR IIE ith 
complete...... éRonosadsade eae cao soaade 5.00 ARLINGTON PLANT (Box SRE : Pp 3 yds..... 9. 
(The attachments are 1 pr. hoes, 5 PROTECTOR. ea ‘Shows Feces extra.) 
cultivator teeth, 1 pr. plows, 1 pr. z Putty als anes pe densi 
aga wine eRlest Bune) z WARREN Hoe. Mailed, $1 Ao . g g- Paid 
Han oOo. 2. ame as above, excep 2 9 DOs eee ee eee cere een e eee eeeenee A 
attachments, which are 1 pr. hoes, 3 rauareey 10% pone Wege epics or shrubs. 
Reece et ee PlOUgL. #9: Bee ous RAKES. Steel Garden. 10 teeth, 35 
and No. 2, wi oe blades, only..... 2. ! len. , 35 
ones Wheels, with rake and plow ae DIBBER. Te teethe So ctay ote ors 45 cts.; a 
AULA MIMEMMNS te faisecicajise isiscie cleats winles H i -5 18 teeth............... 4 
Double Wheels, hoe blades, only..... 3.75 ERIS Ie ee evel 
Ames’ Harrow Teeth for working orate 18 uecER ’ S.5 eeth, “42 
<9) «Or 
IONS GEE eal Soe eo peetes Malicable Iron Garden. 10 teeth, 30 
planting plants, mailed 50 cts......... .35 cies ance ny 20 cts.; 14 teeth, 25 cts.; 
FORKS. Manure. Malleable iron D- L ae ee Gap teaee a are alae -30 
/ uenals, 4 prong, strap ferrule, 60 cts.; ee peniderd Gatvanize ron Witre...... os 
PlAIEe Rs cele en ieee ease cele aes 4 . eee eee eee eee eee cee : 
Manure. Malleable iron D-handle, 5 ee Busine Daisy.....-----..++-- 3.00 
prong, strap ferrule, 90cts.; plain....  .80 ay. 3-bow, 12 teeth...........-......-- 35 


Saws, Pruning. Single edge, 14-in. 60 


Manure. Malleable iron D-handle, 6 


cts.; 16-in. 65 cts.; 18-in. 75 cts.; 20-in. 


MEG We ae hendiee Tae 20 BuriaP Hotsep Mar. Sdictsis24-imw se accnh pease sccm eee seeee 1.25 
nee ’ PAT? NOV. 17 Saws, ara Double edge, 16-in. 
Manure. With wood D-handles, add FULLSIZE(// 1885 Zs 90 cts.; 18-in. $1.00; 20-in. $1.15; 22-in. 1.25 
10 cts. each. Nee SCYTHES. Lawn. English, riveted 
Spading. Malleable iron D-handle, as peace siolu/ntel='alaiel(niviulwiuloluturaleis(eteiectslala}aiaiela/wid aletele 1.00 
4 tine, strap ferrule, 75 cts; plain 2 ithe .70 eet wYuisfulerlalehata(etslclele/ateseets afaiatelekintstcietet= tates ead “75 
Spading. Wood D-handle, 4 tine, ush. Short blade............-- asec eens 75 
strap ferrule, 85cts.; plain............. .80 Snath. Handle, patent fastening..... +75 
Hay, 2 tine, 35 cts.; 3 tine...........-.... 45 Stones. Round, 10 cts., flat de Sere/ecaemen 10 
Hand-weeding, mailed, O25ictS.c. csc 15 SEED DRILL. The Arlington. For 
oe oe (Savnor imported).... .75 the market gardener. This seed drill 
Fruit Pickers, wire without handle..... 15 is very generally used by market 
es Ch with 8-ft. handle 50; 12- gardeners in the vicinity of Boston. 
Pre waandle...s<- seek 65 It has a large wheel, some 28 inches 
as “ wire withouthandle. (Seecut)  .40 in diameter, with a broad rim, 2% 
Glazing Points. Van Reyper’s, mailed, inches, which prevents its sinking 
75 cts., per M........-...0.. Gansbigsoongoe .60 into the mellow earth, and. runs so 


easily that it can be used all day 
without fatigue to the operator. It 
sows fine seeds with perfect regu- 
larity, as well as the largest seeds, 
and those who possess them will not 
use any Other kind. It is made ina 


No. 1 for small single thick glass. 
No.2 ‘* medium double thick glass. 
No, 2% for large double thick glass 
and skylight. ; 
Glazing Pincers for driving, by mail, 50 


NEES BIN celobecetsicve siviainvagt's cinie’ee cls 'e| aisicic ieysiaicieiee 40 A 
Grafting Wax. Postage 10 cts. per lb. strong and thorough manner and is _ 

extra; 14 1b. 18c.; 14 1b.15c.; 11b. 25c. very TOMES rie sie)< niwte lela states eee 15.00 
Grafting Chisel....... 5k, ae 50 Universal. It may be used in field or 


garden, and when in use it opens the 

furrow, drops the seed evenly and at 

the required depth, covers it and 

lightly rolls the earth over the seed.. Ae 
Gem. Similarto above, only smaller.. 5.00 
Eureka. It will sow and cover all 

small seeds; quality of work equals 


Harrow. Meeker Smoothing. A splen- 
did substitute for a rake for garden 
purposes or for seeding down. It 
pulverizes and grades, leaving the 
ground in as fine condition as could 
possibly be done by hand; steel disc. 18.00 


. Hatchet oad MULT) Ot ateteletelelaisietelcistotas 75 5 E 
Y HOES. Sra PE ona bes eran ae g I that done with the more costly ma- 
ies’, 514-in. -30 s H 
Common, 6-7-712-8-in. blade 35 PS chines and is much faster than hand- 
Hw MME Geta asn aie eves vis wise sens) Aidiciate oo acit) WHO emiaietetaselaiuinte| siclaicccieierenteresistale ere annie 1.00 
Warne: ee HE Ciryctera cere’ jeles ceteicteniottente 50 Qa Broadcast. The Perfect. Malleable 
rren, pointe A ] : l 
and Rake, combined, 4 teeth, 35 cts.; is iron frame to which a steel base is 
(5 1SCNN TIES (G8 ge Eee BST eGo naan) a 3 ‘ firmly attached, accurate measuring + 
Hoes. Prong or Potato Hook, 5 tine, ° Se | device for gauging seed feed, strong 
AMIAne tr ORLIMNe 20 .ciscloces semicon encase .55 jan] & aVsuey cloth bag holding one-half bushel. 2 
Scuffle, with handle, 7-in. 35 cts.; 8-in. a a 2 Weighs 4% lbs............. Jtttetee reese 2.00 
40 cts; 9-in. 45 cts.; 10-in....... Coc On eA -50 ain Marker. Thisimplementis one of the 
Scuffle, Arlington, 5 and 6 in. $1.15; ei most useful tools that the market 
7-in. $1.25; 8-in. $1.35; 9-in............ 1.50 Ay gardener has occasion to use. It will 
_ Senffle, Fuller’s Daisy ate ee cen pepoo se .60 = mark either 10,12, 20 or 24 inches apart, 
bd mB Unique Wheel Hoe 2.50 ns as by simply changing the pins in the 
Hand Plough (Fire Fly).................. 2.95 |SCUFFLE Hor. wheel, which are put in with a nut. 
HOT-BED MATS. Straw, 3x6 ft., Silkalime, or smilax _green thread, 
MMEIZ ADT ACO0 Svc civicie cies caste ces deviscece 1.25 eS laxgely: Used for tying in bouquet fl 
Straw, 6 x 6ft., per doz. $16.20.......... 1.50 a work, Spool.............- setteereeeeee “2 25 
Burlap, 76 in. x06 in., lined with wool 3 z Seer ee odninite Border. See page 118, 
and cotton waste, doz. $12.00.....:..... 1.25 wn R sites. — Hee 
Balen, one side canvas, otherwise as a ah ee Dawe Phe eae 
AD OVE I AOLOU selcisins Sesion du ctievinecs uc ecce Ch a1) = ease Say TJ, S-In. Hl.0U; -1n. 
Hot-Be ay ¥,-in.,3x6ft., unglazed 1.50 3 = $1.75; 10-in. $2.00; 12-in......-...... :+- 2,50 
ee ae «  %-in., 3x6 ft., glazed, an Hedge (American), 8-in. $1.25; 9-in. 
$1.50; 101M... 202s ceccccccceserccrccccces 1.75 


double thick and painted.............. 2.75 


120 RAWSON’S FARM. AND GARDEN REQUISITES: . 


GARDEN (tygh ees 7 Continued. 


‘ 
Tomato Supports. Made of seasoned 
hardwood post with galvanized wire 


‘ 


SHEARS. Continued. 
Tree Pruner, Waters’, 4 ft. 75 cts.; 6 


ft. 85 cts.; 8 ft. $1.00; 10 ft. $1.15; 12 ft. $1.25 rings, doz. casio aces Ae $1.75 
Tree Pruner, Waters’. Extra knives. Tomato Supports. Made of Sees 
Tree Pruner, Telegraph etaeie sic! iron, strong and durable, doz... 1.75 
Branch or Lopping (imported). : 28- Tinfoil for bouquets, lb. «14 
in. $2.0; 31-in. $2.50; 88-in....-.-...... te Violet, lb... .23...: ote 60 
eer or Lopping (American). 26- Mree/ Scraper: ... 6. ssvscesees see baer eee 40 
AM ESIs0> AI s ew ckee coves ce ce ewes sil Pruners. See Shears, P ing. : 
Darin eLae TaeS sp ae heel spring. TW. INE. Strong, Wee Dali... Sodace a2 -20 
7-in In. $1275; 9-ims.. 2... 2.2. Soft, for tying vines; et very strong..* .25 
German Pruning. With spiral steel Tarred ithe an, fan eng, skate Gs 
Poa series A Tetsoaing ortying shrubs, 15 cts.; per 1b.; by the 
; s r COLTMGE Dottise: £5 -%. . Soh eeeeeiemes ae eee ee 1144 
“ c = 25 coil “i . » Tarred Marline, ‘Ewikted in SEiTAnds in 2 
J 7 5, a: a 5 and 10 lb: bas, 1b.......2.055..s.-.0 -18 
14, ; I TROWELS. Ordinary, 5-in. 10 cts.; 
Wa ‘6. 9A, flat .- “ > 6- 
- 1 3 i 1s “in. 15 cts.; TDs... eee eee -20 
Rie ast wea Pe pels Tee and . 5 Solid Steel, 5-in. 40 cts.; 6-in. 50 cts.; 
ng. - 5° LO-IM.....-« 7-18. SOR STE a ite |. See one oe . 
SCISSORS. Bow Pruning (imported). z Cleaves’ pee 6-in. 10 cts:; ; 7-in. 15 
4-in. 75 cts.; 544-in. 85 cls.;.6-in. $1.00; > Cts)5*S-1Ne pc nesmee sno tce- comets aad Lee 
YriAi cameron ceacee eee eee Eber bene eer : z Transplanting .50 
Grape_ Thinning (imported). 6-in. 85 8 Verbena Baskets (Marston’s Pattern), 
cts.5-7-in. $1.00; Bin... 2... prteoress : With adjustable wooden handles with 
Flower Gatherer. For cutting and fastenings of tin on the ends, regular 
Saaee flowers. 6-in. 90 cts.; 7-in-- size, 100 $2.0; 1000 $16.00; large size, 
i Slane see Foes a 205 .0g0hos <2 Saou 100'SS:003 LO00e cceecec’s oc soc co alee ele 
SE Best. . Round or WATERING POTS. Galvanized . 
squ AR Geckos miche wim steleleniote se eeaee Iron, extra heavy for greenhouse 
oe and: one egiane pelnts. LEVER and florists’ use. ee qt. 31.75; 8-qt. 
SPADES. Ames’ Best. Smooth back. PRUNING]  yreneh Pattern, Galy cee d Iron, ne 
S SHEARs. rence attern, Galvanize ron, 
= Brand. Smooth back — long oval handle. 6-qt. $2.00; 8-qt.. 2.25 


Painted green, common screw top, 
rose spray. 2-qt. 40 cts.; 3-qt. 50 cts.; 
4-qt. 55 cts.; 6-qt. 65 Cts.; 8-qt. 75 cts.; 
19-qt 85 cts.; 12-qt. $1. 00: 16-qt.-...... 1.25 
Painted green, extra heavy, with 


THERMOMETERS. Japanned Tin 
Cases ; 8-in. 15 cts.; *10-in. 20 cts.; 


Japanned Tin Cases. Tubes mounted 


by bands. on heavy metal, scale fin- 
ished black, with white figures. 8-in. 
35 ets.; 10-in. 45 cts.;.12-in.....,.---+-- 
Sterilizing, Japanned tin, 300°, 10- ‘in. 
90 @ts.3 4 2=inie eden: emis © ils niece ane 
White Enamelled Face, tube sunk, 
nickel trimmings, 8-in........1........ 
Oak Back, natural finish, porcelain 
scale, magnifying jubes, 8-in., $1.10; 
NE a oS sosobcncnsbeeiqe eo oad sorcef4 
Window, can be read equally as well 
from the outside as from the inside 
Ol) R00 Di ease cena aanis ane piealee ele erate oie 


copper spray for greenhouse use. 
4-qt. 65 cts.; 6-qt. 75 cts.; 8-qt. 95 cts.; 
10-qt. $1.00; 12-qt. $1.40; 16-qt.......... 
WEEDERS. Excelsior. Mailed, 15 cts. 
Hazeltine. Mailed, 25 cts 
Lang’s. 25 
Noyes. ‘ay 2 “<é 
Daisy. be Or SO Saale 
Hand Fork. “ PD Stele 
Weed Puller, Cleveland's i SPs 
s Grubber, Daisy (English)...... 
WHEELBARROWS. Rawson’s best 
quality. Painted light color bodies 
and rea wheels striped and varnished. 


Window, Plate Glass, white enamel No. 3, $3.50; No. 4, $3.65; No. 5. ..2..3.% 
face, annealed figures, nickel plate Painted ‘green with scroll on side board. 
arms for attaching to windows.,...... No.3, $3.00; No. 4)'$3.15; No. 6.:..°..82 


Six’s Registering maximum and mini- 
mui degree of heat or cold during 
the day or night, 8-in. $2.25; 10-in. 

Antique Oak Frame, maximum and 
minimum registering thermometer, 


Wire. Unrivalled for florists’ use in 
bouquet. Box of 12 lbs. either 9 or 12 
in., Nos. 22, 23,24, PEr DO. peceas- = seen 

Wire. For florists’ use, per stone........ 

Rawson’s Champion Lubricator. Is 


each tube mounted on separate plate 
attached at upper end, with small 
thumb screw, so that thermometer 


unequalled for durability, cleanliness 
and easiness of revolution. Will last 
three times as long as the ordinary. 


may be reset, full description with TRANS- 3 SS With one application of Champion 
each instrument....,»..---+- CSS ESS 5 +29 PLANTING Noyes _WINDOoW Lubricator we have run our market 
Hot-Bed and Mushroom, $1.00 and.. 1.25 |Tomato SUPPORT. TRowEL. WEEDER.THERM’ER. wagon thirty days perfectly satisfac- 
Incubator, 75 cts. and..---.-----++-++++- 00 torily; however, we recommend, for 
Brooder so. 2-2 i> s2hagigrhee= 9 si +35 safety, an application once a week. 
“Sample can, 25 cts.; 5-lb. pail, $1.00; 
SS ; 10-1b. pail, $1.85; 25-Ib. pail, $3.75; 50- 
HorTsEep THERMOMETER. Ib. “pag: 5. sis cmeeeebsieh= = - teeta 7.50 
PAGE Plants PaGE 
Bird Seeds....+..-+e+ss0-+ 44) ASbeY se sccdececscccetecsens 87 Genista...........- fore. aa 94|Salvia.........2++-seeeeeee Fruit Trees and Small 
Farm Seeds............-. 45-46) Azaleasc...cteseeecesceeess 88| Geranium ..............+. 95)Smilax Fruits...--. sereeeess-108-111 
Golf Mixtures...........- 53] Bananas '..s0. 2.0.2.5 6c-..,. £8| Gloxinial sr. cs cesenstecs 94)Stocks Garden Requisites. ...116-120 
Grass Seeds ..........0.-. 47-50) Begonia = s.c.0... 505.5500. 88| Grevillea ...............65 94|Swainsonia Insecticides ...«...-:... 114 
(6 “-Maxttnres: [605 5a% 51-53 Bougainvillea............. 88] tebiat arcs’ sehipssaterae 96) Verbena 99 sS Tafocmenia 
ROR DS a (00% © ofele a9 % oe ev'e'e’s 44 Bouvardias... 88 Hibiscus.. «- 96)Vinca...... ote e GO] chro ath nuete legis ee Sreteta 114-115 
Lawn Mixtures. 12, 52 Camelia... POL Hollyhock . : 96! Violets Lawn Requisites...... 117-118 
Vegetable Seeds. [Carin ais... <memterinan inten = 85-86, Hydrangeas 96| Bedding Plants not men-|Ornamental Trees and 
Alphabetically........... 15-44) Carmation......ssseccseres SOU Mey wice eck cn/s csleMem em nine nie 96 tioned here (see page 99).|_ Shrubs . ............ 105-107 
Vegetable Plants......... 44 Castor Oil Bean.......... OL] Jasmine. ... 02+ eaeteen suse 96 Climbing Winesnce-canees 104 Perennials, Hardy..... 100-104 
Flower Seeds Chrysanthemum.......... 0} JuBtiea... ..c. seuee abo gs 96|Fertilizers.......--+-++++% 113 AL 
Alphabetically...........56-79 CiSSUS.....5.+.2ccsccceccee OU PEANTANG oie cceue hsv ens mai 96 ¥ 
Bulbs. Clemabise. nei 5. s.ccp cons |Lemon Verbena.........- 96 
For Summer Flowering.77-82 Clerodendron..........«+ Lily lot Valley isc. cee cums 97 Medium 
Water Lilies ‘ere page 77). Climbing Vine | Linum bi sje de’ wise hee eben 97 ‘ 
PLANTS we MRO DSTIA occ vesenea eee 97| Yorkshire 
Abutilon’ (050.5 h sits ime & ITE GUTS cians is = soho eiamiee 97 Pj 
ACACIA . cakes ot dss 0, Gori. WEDGE TGG wie ones os sv '=cpinetgee 97 gs 
ACaliy PAR: vs. =1040e acleneisics Otaheite Orange......... 97| for 
Achyranthus.. .v....%.. 2. OY) PANG vine 20 Saghinm ine so pgin 98 |? 
Aperatum, .....c.ceeeei ees 7 Pandanus 98} Description 
Allamand are cov... Fert e wt PA&DSY -osweseecccccesosess 96 d 
Alternanthera.. fe of Fr gat a a an 
Alyssum .......- ALS, = etunia .--..s. 7 j 
ATAUCATIB. . cc cccceccsceese Phlox ...cavegeocs a tinie(t aati 7. Prices 
BPAIGI As <3 52a acess burces i | RitA BABS 5, Woda oe ao a a See 
ASPATALZUS..-ceeeeeeeeee - 88 UMW escevcvccas+cccese OSES wevdeessececeuceees > 
Aspidistra......ssseeeeess 87) Pumkinvecemven. ccc chee cscs Rud beckid ......e..8.00+ 98 Page 53 


j HIS NEW SALVIA promises to be as popular for 
; a decorative garden plant as did the old SALVIA 
; SPLENDENS which is now so indispensable 
for garden decoration. 

Visitors to our trial grounds at Arlington, where 
we have had this remarkable novelty under culti- 
vation the last two years, have been very enthusiastic 

\ 9 in their praise of MAROON PRINCE and without ex- 
\i ception have prophesied a great future for the darker 
sister of the scarlet SALVIA. 

It is robust and vigorous growth, its magnificent, 
rich, dark color and its profusion of bloom, already 
stamp it as one of the most valuable of recent additions 
to our list of decorative garden plants. 

The flower spikes are very long and have a large 
number of individual flowers about two inches long 
and of a rich, dark maroon color. 

They are thrown well above the foliage, forming a 
beautiful contrast to the bright green. Plant is very 
bushy in habit and in September is one mass of 
bloom. Will thrive in ordinary garden soil, growing 

toa height of about three feet. 
We offer this splendid novelty in plants only, and 


realizing that the lower the price, the wider the 
distribution, and hence the greater the popular- 
ity of MAROON PRINCE, we make the following 
exceptionally low offer: - ee 
Strong plants ready about March Ist. 
25 cents each, 6 for $1.25, $2.50 per dozen. 
By mail, each, 30 cents. 
Orders received before March Ist. will be 
“placed on file and filled in rotation as 


soon as ready. 
Bee mca « : 


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EVERY FLORIST 


looking for a large, well-formed Spike of STOCKS, 
pure white, should sow it. 


a & & 
The RAWSON’S FLOWER STOCK is the largest 
grown. 


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w= AVERAGE from 85 per cent. to 90 per cent. double. When 
grown in favorable circumstances has from 1rt to 13 spikes 
of flowers on stock. The florist’s flower for Decoration Day 
trade. Such is RAWSON’S FLOWER IARKET STOCKS. 
The best white TEN WEEKS’ STOCK grown. 


Price, pkt., 15 cents; 2 pkts., 25 cents; 
%=-02z., 75 cents. 


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