Historic, Archive Document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. M. IRamse^ Si Son, 1900 CiEED ANNUALot Zo our ffnent)0 an^ iPatrons: The time for spring seed catalogues has arrived, and we take pleasure in presenting our edition for 1900, believing you will find our prices very low for first-class stock. When to Order. We endeavor, when placing our Catalogue in the hands of our regu- lar customers, early m January, to have our stock of seeds, etc., complete in every respect; and those of our patrons who favor us with their orders at an early date are sure of receiv- ing prompt and careful attention, and assist us in reducing the heavy strain which always occurs as the season advances. Order early and avoid delays. Dispatch of Orders. A11 orders win be promptly dispatched on their receipt, or a reason given for their non-fulfillment. Plant orders are sometimes delayed by severe weather, and they at all times take longer to execute than orders for Seeds and Bulbs. Free by Mail, ah Flower and Vegetable Seeds in packages; ounces, quarter pounds and pound will be forwarded free by mail when so desired, at prices quoted in this catalogue. Remittances. Remittances may be made our risk by Bank Draft, Post Office Mon- ey Order, Express Order or Registered Letter. Small amounts may be sent by ordinary mail, and postage stamps can always be used by us to advantage. Tested SEEDS^ We have always made it a stringent rule that all seeds should be tested prior to shipment. We have hitherto found this method one of success, and have there- fore been enabled to ensure greater confidence in our friends by so doing. We Guarantee that all seeds sold by us shall prove to be as represented, to this ex- , tent, that should they prove otherwise, we will replace them or send other seeds to the same value. But we cannot guarantee the crop any further than the above offer, as there are so many causes which operate unfavorably in the germination of seeds and maturity of the crop, over which we have no control. We can only undertake, therefore, to use our utmost care and skill in this matter, and cannot warrant any article, nor undertake any re- sponsibility in case of failure or disappointment. Please show this Seed Annual to your friends, and if you should receive an extra copy, be kind enough to hand it to some neighbor interested in seeds, who will be glad to get it. We will be glad to send a copy free to any of your friends in this or any other country likely to want seeds. In return we will ask you to speak a good word for us to your friends and neighbors. An order this season, no matter how small, secures our Catalogue for next season as soon as issued. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: J. W. RAMSEY & SON, AUBURN, N. Y. The following list of Vegetable Seeds will be found to con- tain all the standard and reliable varieties in cultivation^^* hi§i^ IRopelttes are msuallp Derp Btsappotntin^ in XTbeiv 1Result5- ASPARAGUS. Barr's Mammoth— A Philadelphia varie- ty of recent introduction; much used by market gardeners in this vicinity; very large, early, fine quality, good keeper and very productive, Pkt. sc oz. IOC, X It). 15c.. lb. 50c. CONOVER S COLOSSAL. Conover's Colossal— The standard var- ietv, large and productive. Oz. 5c., X lb. 15c., lb. 40c, Palmetto— An early prolific and very desir- able variety. 50c. Pkt. 5c., oz. IOC, X It)- 15c-, lb. BUSH BEANS. DWARF GREEN-PODDED SORTS. Improved Extra Early Red Speck- led Valentine — One of the very best sorts for private use or market. Pkt. loc, qt. 35c., pk. $1.75. Early Yellow Six- Weeks — Full, flat pods; early; productive; excellent. Pkt. loc, qt. 25c., pk. $1.25. Early China— Early ; prolific ; good for string or shell. Pkt. loc, qt. 25c., pk. $1.25. Early Round Yellow Six-Weeks— New, stringless. A hardy and prolific variety, a good and reliable cropper. Pkt. loc, qt. 25c., pk. $1.25. Improved Dwarf Horticultural— (i^/^z Goddard Bos 1 071 Favorite) — Large; early; ex- cellent for market ; splendid shell bean. Pkt. IOC, qt. 35c., pk. $1.50. White Marrowfat— One of the best for use in a dry state in winter; fine bearer; excel- lent quality. Pkt. loc, qt. 20c, pk. 75c. White Kidney — Excellent shell bean, green or ripe. Pkt. loc, qt. 20c., pk. 75c Navy Field — Well known standard sort for field culture. Pkt. loc, qt. 20c., pk. 75c Burlingame's Medium Field— A fav- orite sort m the great bean-growing districts of New York; early; productive; fine quality. Pkt. LOC, qt. 25c., pk. 75c. Prolific Tree Field— One of the most prolific varieties in cultivation ; of very erect habit; good quality. Pkt. joc, qt. 20c., pk. 75c. DWARF BUSH LIMA BEANS. Burpee's Bush Lima— This we consider to be the best of all the Dwarf Bush Lima Beans lately introduced. The pod and bean is in all respects identical with the Late Pole Lima. It also has all the good qualities of that Bean. It is prolific and early, Qt. 35c., pt. 20c pkt. IOC Dreer's Improved Bush Lima— This variety is very desirable owing to its dwarf hab- it and earliness. In pod and bean it resembles the well known Dreer's Improved Pole Lima, having all the good qualities of that valued sort. Qt. 35c., pt. 20c., pkt. IOC Henderson's Bush Lima— This is the most prolific of the Bush Lima varieties. It is, however, a much smaller bean, resembling the Sieva or Carolina Lima Bean. Qt. 30c , pt. 20c. , pkt. IOC. One packet, each, of the three Limas for 2S cents. WAX-POD VARIETIES. Curries' Rust- Proof Wax— Seed black ; a fine sort. Rust-proof, tender, thick-fleshed pods, early and very productive. 2 /. IV. RAMSEY &■ SON, AUBURN, N F. Golden Eye Wax— This is the hardiest and handsomest of all the wax beans. Rust- proof; the best variety for the market garden, for shipping it is unexcelled. Golden Wax — The old standard wax sort. It is productive, early, prolific, and on the whole is yet among the best for family use. Improved Golden Wax— Rust-proof. An improvement on the old Golden Wax. The pod is somewhat round, meaty, and entirely rust-proof. Chalenge Black Wax— A very prolific strain of wax beans, fine round pods, flavor ex- cellent, earlier than the ordinary Black Wax, and not so apt to rust. Flageolet Wax— A valuable early variety, pods very long, yellow, succulent and tender; very productive. Wardwell's Kidney Wax — The most popular of all the wax beans. Hardy and pro- ductive. Thick, flat pods, which are of fine' flavor. A good shipper. White Dutch Case Knife— Old stand- ard. White DutchRunne r— Productive ; good for baking and boiling; often called the Butter Bean. Scarlet Runner— Productive and orna- mental. AAA AAA AAAAA* AAA AAA AAA AAA *i4 ilt iA4 AA4iA4 PRICES. ANY WAX POD SORT. 5 Cents. Pint 10 Cents. Quart ANY POLE SORTS. Pint Quart Packet y2 Pint Packet KPint ► Ol f O f f f OHO ^O4O4^^OtlOI0 IM IM^J 5 Cents. 10 Cents 20 Cents. 35 Cents. 20 Cents. , 35 Cents. I Yosemite Wax — The largest of all the bush wax varieties, pods thick, and of excellent flavor. White Wax— The well known white seed- ed variety, one of the best in flavor. Pods round. POLE OR RUNNING BEANS. Horticultural or Speckled Cran- berry— Good as a snap, capital, dry. King of the Garden Lima— A very vigorous grower; setting their pods, which measure from 5 to 8 inches long, early at the bottom of the pole; very prolific, and fine eat- ing quality. Large White Lima— The most delicious shell bean, green or dry. In planting be care- ful to place the eye downward. BEETS. TABLE KINDS. Extra Early Egyptian— The earliest and finest beet. The most popular early sort with market gardeners. Of fine shape, splendid col- or and choice quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. loc, X lb. 20c., lb. 50c. Detroit Dark Red Turnip— One of the best sorts for both market and home garden. Tops small, of upright growth; rows may be close together- Roots globular, smooth, skin dark blood red; flesh bright red; crisp, tender, sweet ; re- mains so a long time. Its small top, early matur- ity, splendid shape and color will ,make it pop- ular with all who plant it. Pkt. 5c. , oz. IOC, )4 lb. 20 c, lb. 50C. ♦ _ , ♦ ♦ Prices ♦ ♦ Include ♦ J Postage J ♦ Prepaid ♦ ' ■ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦a DETROIT DARK RED. Bastians— An extra early variety, much esteemed by market men east and south. Col- or light. Pkt. SC., oz. IOC, lb. 40C. Long Smooth Blood — The standard long late sort Very dark blood-red flesh, quality fine. Pkt. 5c., oz. loc, lb. 40c. Add lb. Mix Sweet Peas to Your Order, only i^c. CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS. Edmand's Early Blood Turnip— The best sort for general crop. In quality one of the finest, exceedingly dark, shape globular, having only one tap root. Very popular with market men. Pkt. 5c., oz. loc, lb. 40c. Early Eclipse — A choice early variety well known and popular. Shape globular, qual- Ib. 15c., lb. 40C. EARLY ECLU'bE. Early Bassano— A good early variety, similar to Egyptian in shape, but of lighter col- or. Pkt. 5c., oz. IOC, lb. 40c. Dewing's Early Blood Turnip — A good variety for main crop. Keeps well. Like Edmand's, but lighter color. Pkt. 5c., oz. loc. lb. 40C, Swiss Chard or Silver— Used for its leaves. Pkt. 5c. ^ oz. 15c. Thompkins Co., N. Y., Nov. 27th, '99. I bought garden seeds of you last spring, and was very much pleased with the same. Notwithstand- ing'the dry season, they did well for me. MRS. T. J. BURCH. Clinton Co., O. It is with pleasure that I write as to the good success that I have had with j our Flower and Gar- den Seeds, and also to the liberal amount of seed in a package. Very respectfully, ALLIE BARLOW. Kanb Co., III., Nov. 2, '99. I and others that have bought Seeds of you have been well satisfied with them, and I recommend them to all who buy seeds. Yours respectfully, G. J. MATTOCKS. SUGAR BEETS AND MAN GEL WURZELS. Improved Mammoth Long Red —The largest and most productive variety. Im- mense crops can be grown from it. Oz. 5c. , X ^oc, lb. 30c. Norbiton Giant Long Red — Very large, excellent variety for feeding stock. A heavy cropper in deep soil. Oz. 5c., X lb. IOC, lb. 30c. Yellow Globe — Globular shaped roots. More productive than Long Red m shallow soil. Ver}" nutritious and a good keeper. Oz. 5c., )4- loc., lb. 30C. Golden Tankard— Shape cylindrical, color deep rich yel- low, flesh 3^ellow circled with white. Ilnequalled for feeding stock. Oz. 5c., J4 IOC, lb. 30c. ' NORBITON GIANT. Vilmorin's White Sugar— The best varie- ty for making sugar. Very nutritious for stock feed- ing. A good cropper in an}^ rich soil. c3z. qc, Xlb. 15c., lb. 35c. Klein Wanzelben — Cultivated on a large scale. The root is coni- cal, straight and even, quite large at the head and rapidly tapering. Easy to dig, a heavy yielder, and contains irom 13 to 15 per cent of sugar. Pkt. 5c., oz. IOC, X It). 15c., lb. 35c' GOLDEN TANKARD. Any variety of Mangel Wurzels 20c. per lb. sent by express . . . BROCCOLI. Early Purple Cape — This is the best variety for our climate. It produces large heads, of a brownish purple color, very close and compact, and of excellent flavor. Pkt. loc, oz. 50c. BRUSSELS SPROUTS, Dwarf Improved — The best variety. Brussels Sprouts is one of the most delicious of vegetables. It is little known in this country, but if tried it would soon become popular. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c. Look our Plant Department Over. /. IV. RAMSEY &■ SON, AUBURN, N. V. CARROTS. Danvers Half Long— A rich or- an^e red variety, very smooth and handsome, produc- ing very large crops; an excellent market variety. Pkt. sc., oz, IOC, X lb. 20C., lb. 6oc. Early Short Horn — Small, early sort; fine col- or; good for bunch- ing for market; can be planted very close. Pk. sc., oz. IOC, 34: lb. 25c, lb. 75c. Early French Forcing —'The earliest » v a r i e t y grown; small, L ten- der, delicious. Pkt. 5c., oz. IOC, X 25c., lb. 75c. Improved Long orange— IMPROVED LONG ORANGE. Very large; main crop carrot; heavy yielder. Pkt. 5c., oz., icc. )^ lb. 20C., lb. 60c. Large White Belgian— Grows one-third out of ground; root white, green above ground; grown extensively for stock. Pkt. 5c., oz. loc, X lb. 15c., lb. 50c. Early Half-Long Scarlet— A very de- sirable point-rooted variety, coming in between the Scarlet Horn and the Long Orange. Pkt. 5c., oz. IOC, X lb. 20c, lb. 70c. CAULIFLOWER. True Early Snowball — This strain is justly celebrated, and by many is preferred to all others. Very early, a sure header; grows very close and compact. Heads of snowy white- ness, and average about 9 inches in diameter. It is of very dwarf growth, with small outer leaves, which makes it well adapted for close planting. Pkt. 20c., oz. $1.75. Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt— Very choice quality — There can be little doubt that this is the best cauliflower either for forcing under glass or for the open ground. Large size, snowy white and compact grower. There are few crops that depend so much on the quality of the seed as cauliflower, and although there is great temptation to save a dollar, we advise buying the best. Pkt. 20c., oz. $1.75. CA.BBAGE. EXTRA SELECTED STOCK. Early Jersey Wakefield —This is the standard early pointed-head cabbage. For the market gardener it is the best, and for home use for early, all should have it. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., lb. $1.25. The Charleston — This selection of the Early Jersey Wakefield will average about fifty per cent larger in size than the old type, and only two or three days later. Per pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., lb. $1.60. Henderson's Early Summer — The standard summer variety. Unexcelled for the market garden and good for home use. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., lb. $1.25. Early WinningStadt— A very fine extra- early cabbage. It is larger than the Wakefield, not quite as early, for this reason it is not used by market gardeners as much as Wakefield, but, for the Home Garden it is the most popu- lar of all early varieties. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., lb. $1 25- Fottler's Early Brunswick— A fine early fall variety. It is a well-known and very popular sort. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., lb. $1.30 All Seasons — As early as Henderson's Summer; larger heads, and good for late as well as early; solid; handsome; extra fine. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., X lb. 60c., lb. I1.50. LATE VARIETIES. Improved Large Late Drumhead— About a week earher than Flat Dutch; large, solid, sure header. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c,, X 1^- 5oc., lb. $1.25. Add lb. Mix Sweet Peas to Your Order ^ only i^c. CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS. 5 Selected Late Flat Dutch— Short stem and large, solid, flat heads; an excellentfall and winter variety, a sure header and good keeper. Our stock has'been grown from carefully select- ed heads, and we are confident no better strain is on the market. Pkt. 5c., oz 15c., ]4- lb. 50c,, lb. $1.25. markably hardy and thrives even on thin soils and upon a high exposed situation. The growth is inclined to be tall, that is, the heads are formed generalh' on stout stalks ten to twelve inches above the surface. There are but few outer leaves, and these few curl closel}^ around the head. The heads are round in form, al- most as deep through as they are wide, and average from eight to ten inches. The hard heads keep excellentl}^ through the winter when buried, and present a fine appearance when marketed. Color, pale blue-green. Per pkt. loc , oz. 25c., % lb. 75c., lb. $2.00. SUREHEAD. Genuine Surehead —This popular cab- bage is rightly named Surehead, and never fails to mak ' a remarkable, fine, solid, large head, with few outer leaves. It originated some years since with a practical market gardener, by crossing the Flat Dutch and Drumhead va- rieties, and has always brought the highest'- price in our markets. It is a strong, vigorous grower, ripening late for a main crop and very uniform in size and color. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., Xlb. 60c., I lb. S1.50. T he Holland — This is a favorite winter sort with market gardeners. The Heaviest Cabba^ce of ail. It is as hard as a rock, and a small-sized head \yill weigh more than a large- sized head of other sorts. TRY IT. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., lb. $2.00. American Savoy — The Savoys are the finest flavored of all the cabbage' family. They should be grown in every garden. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., lb. $1.50. Warren Stonemason — This is a very popular variety among New England growers, being a very sure header. It makes a deep, round and very hard head, the outer leaves wrapping it over very handsomely. In relia- bility for jieading, no cabbage surpasses it. It is certainh^ a variety that gives general satis- faction wherever grown. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., %. lb. soc, lb. $1.50, Danish Bali head— This distinct variety, which was discovered first in Denmark in 1886, has become very popular in America to grow for winter use, both on account of its uniformit}- in heading, and from the character of head, which is extremely hard and solid and superior in keeping qualities. For planting at the end of spring this variety has few equals, as it is re- DANISH BALLHEAD. Large Red Drumhead (Improved Red Dutch). Larger heads than the old Red Dutch. Heads round in shape, of deep color, and re- markably hard and solid. Per pkt, 5c. , oz. 20c. ^'l lb. 40C., lb. $1.50. CELERY. ^^PLEASE NOTE that our prices are for the seeds post-paid by mail. If wanted by express or freight, at purchaser s expoise, 10 cents per pound may be deducted from prices quoted. Our stock of Celery seed is fine, and prices are low for j first=class seeds ) If White Plume Celery — Is early, hand- some, of good flavor and fine texture. The most profitable and more largely grown than all other varieties combined. It is almost self- Our DanisJi Ball he ad Cabbage Has No Equal. 6 y. W. RAMSEY & SON, AUBURN, N. V. blanching-; naturally its stalk and portions of its 'nner leaves and heart are so white that by clos- ng the stalks, either by tying or simply draw- ng the soil against the plant and pressing it together, the work of blanching is completed. In appearance it is very ornamental. It is un- surpassed for fall and early winter use. It is a good keeper up to the holiday season; but for later use we would ad- vise growing some of the more hardy kinds offered in this list. AVe have made a specialty of White Plitme ever since its introduction, and are supplying many of the largest growers through- out the country. We white plume. kiiow our seed of this variety is not excelled in quality and purity. Selected White Plume — Pkt. sc large pkt. lOC, 3^ oz. 15c., oz. 25c., X lb. 50c., lb.^i.75. Golden Self- Blanching— The best self- blanching sort. A most important acquisition. Its close, compact habit of growth makes it de- sirable for the market garden. Its handsome golden color, which it acquire^ without being hilled up, makes one of the most desirable early kinds. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c,. lb. $2.00. Giant Pascal — A fine ribbed solid variety of exceedingly nutty flavor. It is one of the best keeping of all the later sorts. Unexcelled for market gardeners. It is one of the best for main crop, and for home use it can be more eas- ily grown than any of the other varieties. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., % lb. 40c., lb. $1.50. Crawford's Half-Dwarf — This variety is the most popular .one in the New York mark- ets. Fine tiavor. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., lb. $1.50. Dwarf White Solid— A fine, large, solid sort, excellent keeper, and of good quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20C., lb. $1.50. Pink Plume — A well arranged dish of Pink Plume Celery makes a very decorative ornament for the table. The stalks are very white with lines of brilliant pink or red along the sides. The foliage is white and very grace- fully cut. The quality is distinctly better than that of the popular White Plume, and no pri- vate gardener should fail to plant a liberal sup- ply. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c,, 2 oz. 40C., ]^ lb. 75c., lb. $2.50. Boston Market —This celery is a great favorite in the Boston markets. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., lb. $1.50. Flavoring Celery — Used for flavoring soups, stews, etc. Oz. 5c., lb. 40c. Celeriac, or Turnip-Rooted Celery — Has edible roots, for soups and stews. Per pkt. 5C., oz. 20c. SWEET CORN. One quart will plant 200 hills; one peck will plant one acre in hills. White Cory— A selection of the Cory with white cob and kernel, equal to the original Cory in earliness, and averages sweeter. This varie- ty is not excelled in earliness by any sort equal in size. Pt. 15c., qt. 25c., pk. 85c., bu, $3. The Cory (Red Cob) -The earliest Sweet Corn in cultivation, being ready for the market a week earlier than the Marblehead. Ears of good size and handsome. Pt. 15c., qt. 25c., pk. 80c. Early Minnesota— Very early, ears fair sized and uniform, plant rather dwarf; one of the best early kinds. Pt. loc, qt. 25c., pk. 75c. Perry's Hybrid — An early twelve-rowed variety, growing onlv four to five feet high, with ears set very low on the stalk. Kernels white, large, sweet and very tender. Pt. 15c., qt.25c., pk. 85c., bu. S3. Hickox Improved— A valuable variety for market; ears twelve-rowed, straight and handsome. Quality of the very best, Pt. 15c., qt. 25c., pk. 85c., bu. $3. Black Mexican — This corn when in con- dition for the table cooks remarkably w^hite, but the ripe grain is black or bluish-black. It is surpassed by none in tenderness. For family use it is considered b}^ many the most desirable of the second early sorts. " It does especially well for second early in the South. Pt. 15c., qt. 25c., 4 qts. 50c., bu. $2.75. Stowell's Evergreen - The latest and said to be the sweetest variety; will keep green till frost; medium size, white, kernels small, deep, and fre- quently irregular in the rows. Pt. 15c., qt. 25c., pk. 75c. Mammoth Sweet- The largest late variety : twelve to sixteen-rowed : cob white, large and well filled; very productive and fine flavored. Pt. 15c., qt. 25c., pk. 75c. Country Gentleman — The sweetest and most tender of any variety; verv productive; small cob and very deep kernels. Pt. 15c., qt. 25c., pk. $1.00. Soiling or Sweet Corn for Fodder — This is used instead of the common Avhite com, being worth more as feed. It is used for feedmg in a green state, or cured for fodder in winter, being very nice for cows, cut and mixed with meal. Bu. $1.50. EVERGREEN. See Our Prices for Roses. CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS. 7 Mammoth Eight-Rowed Yellow Flint Corn — We consider in our select- ed stock we have the best strain of Eight Rowed Yellow Flirt Corn in cultivation, maturing ninety days ears perfect shape, ten to fifteen inches long, a heavy cropper, easily yielding lOO to 125 bushels to the acre. Stalks make ex- cellent fodder, having two and three ears on each one. Undoubtedly the best corn in culti- vation. Pound, 25c, postpaid; j. qts., 50c.; % bu. 60c.; bu., $1.35; 5 bu., §6.00. Improved Learning — Stalks of good size, setting two large handsome ears. Ker- nels very deep, orange color; cob verv small. Qt. 20c., pk. 40c., bush, shelled, $1.00. Bags free. Pride of the North— Yellow Dent, 16 rowed; cob very small and red; kernels closeh^ set upon the cob, above medium size, and of deep orange color. Stalks medium size. The earliest of the Dent varieties. Qt. 20c,, pk. 40c., bushel, shelled, $1.00. Bags free. CORN SALAD. Large Seeded — A vegetable used as a salad. Esteemed highly in the East, and should be planted everywhere. Pkt. 5c., oz. IOC. , lb. 60c. CUCUMBER. 07ie ounce will plant hills; 2 lo j pot/nds for one acre. Nichol's Medium Green— An ex- cellent new variety. Pkt. 5c., oz. loc, ^ lb. 20c., lb. 60c. Early Frame or Short Green - An old and popular variety; excellent for pick- les when 3-oung. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, % lb. 20c., lb. 60c. Long Green — A fine long fruit, of ex- cellent quality; dark green. Pkt. 5c., oz. IOC, y^Vo. 20c., lb. 50c. West India Gherkin or Burr- Used only for pickles. Pkt. 5c., oz. loc, % lb. 25c. , lb. 90c. IMPROVED KARLY WHITE SPINE, Our Danish Bullhead Cabbage Has 2V0 Equal. 8 J. W. RAMSEY & SON, AUBURN, N Y. Improved Early White Spine — A favorite market variety, of medium size, deep green, flesh crisp and of fine flavor. Pkt. 5c., oz. IOC , lb. 20C., lb. 60c. Oreen Prolific— One of the best pickling sorts. Pkt. 5c., oz. IOC, 34^ lb. 20c., lb. 50c. Early Cluster— Early; extremely produc- tive; growing m clusters. Pkt. 5c., oz. loc, lb. 20C., lb. 60c. Early Russian — The earliest variety; small, hardy and productive. Pkt. 5c., oz. loc, X lb. 25c., lb. 75c. Japanese Climbing — Fruit of medium size, well formed, dark green color; flesh very thick and of excellent quality'-, may be grown as an ordinary cucumber, or will climb pole or trellis readily as beans. Pkt. 5c., oz. loc, X lb. 30c. , lb. Soc. ENDIVE. Green Curled — Best and most hardy. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c. White Curled — Fine, but less hardy. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c. EGG PLANT. Improved N. Y. Purple — Largest and best. Pkt. IOC, oz, 50c ' KALE OR BORECOLE Dwarf Curled —German Greens. Pkt. 5c., oz. IOC Green Curled Scotch— Standard. Pkt. 5c., oz. IOC Siberian — For winter. Pkt. 5c., oz. loc. Sea (C/ioti marin) — Cooked like Asparagus. Pkt. IOC, oz. 25c. KOHLRABI OR TURNIP- ROOTED CABBAGE. Half-way between a turnip and cabbage, par- taking of the nature and flavor of both. Sow from April to July, and plant and cultivate the same as cabbage. Set out in drills eighteen inches apart, and eighteen inches in the drill. Early Purple Vienna — Early and ten- der. Pkt. IOC, oz. 30c Early White Vienna— Flesh white and tender. Pkt. lOc, oz. 30c. LEEK. Best Flag— Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., lb. $1.00. Large Rouen — Pkt. loc, 0Z.25C., lb.$2.5o. LETTUCE. One ounce of seed will sow 100 square feet, or 120 feet of drill. Black-Seeded Simpson— Nearly dou- ble the size of the ordinary Curled Simpson; stands the summer well. Pkt. 5c., oz. loc, )l lb. 25c., lb. 75c. Boston Market ( White-Seeded Tejtnis Ball) — Grown extensively by market garden- ers, under glass, for winter use; very compact head, and of the best quality. Pkt 5c., oz. loc, X lb. 25c., lb. 75c. Early Curled Simpson -Very early and excellent for forcing. Pkt. 5c., oz. loc, X 1^- 25c., lb. 75c. Hanson— Heads large, solid, tender, crisp and of fme flavor; stands the summer heat well. Pkt. 5c., oz. IOC, X lb. 25c., lb. 75c. Grand Rapids Forcing— In the vicinity of Grand Rapids, Mich., this is the only variety they plant for forcing. It is an excellent sort. Pkt. 5c., oz. IOC, 25c, lb. 75c. HAMSON LETTUCE. Iceberg — This variety is especially recom- mended on account of its superior flavor and its handsome large heads. The large, curly leaves which cover the outside of the solid heads are of a bright, light green, with a very slight red- dish tinge at the edges. Its habit of storing moisture in the indents of the leaves keeps it fresh and remarkably crystalline in appearance. The unusual solidity of the heads is insured by the main ribs of the leaves, which, curving strongly into the centre, act like a truss, mak- ing it imp-^ssible for the leaves to expose the centre, which is constantly thoroughly blanched. Pkt. 5c., oz. IOC, X 30c., lb. 75c.- Salamander — Large, compact heads. New York market gardeners consider it the best for summer use, on account of its heat resisting qualities. Pkt. 5c, oz. loc, X 25c., lb. 75c. Kane Co., III.. Nov. 23, '99. I am perfectly satisfied with your seeds, and espe- cially the Early Puritan Potato. Fine flavor and good yielder. Yours respectfallv, W. H. WEST. See . Our Prices for Roses. CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS. 9 MELON-MUSK. Extra Early Hacken sack— This vari- ety is nearly equal to the Hackensack in size, and at least ten days earlier. The earliest and best of all the netted melons. Pkt. 5c. , oz. loc. , WATERMELON. Ice Cream or PeerXess {Tnte White-- Seeded) — Flavor always ^ood; sweet, delicioiis; flesh solid and of rich scarlet color; seeds al- ways white. Oblong form, the rmd is quite thin, and dark green in color. Pkt. 5 c., oz. ioc.» % lb. 20c., lb. 60c. Mountain Sweet— An old favorite for northern growing, long, dark green; flesh very solid, crisp and sweet. Pkt, 5c., oz. loc, % lb. 2oc., lb. 60c. Phinney's Early.— A valuable variety for use in the north; hardy and a sure cropper. Vines vigorous and productive, fruiting quite early; fruit medium size, oblong, smooth, mar- bled with two shades of green; rind thin; flesh pink, very sweet, tender and crisp. Pkt. 5c., oz. IOC, X It). 20c., lb. 60c. Black Spanish — Vines so small that they may be planted closer than most sorts. Fruit round, very dark green, with sweet, scarlet flesh and black seeds. It is not so large as some of the other sorts, but is very hardy and a certain cropper. Pkt. 5c., oz. loc, ^ lb. 20c., lb. 60c. EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK. Montreal N u tmeg— A very large melon of recent introduction; has given general satis- faction; longer in form than most of the greer- fleshed sorts; grows very large, up to fifteen pounds or m re; excellent flavor and extremely productive. Pkt. 5c., oz. loc, X ^t). 20c., lb. 6oc. Nutmeg — Fruit nutmeg shape; skin deep green, finelv netted; flesh greenish yellow, rich ~' lb. 20C., lb. and sugary 60c. Pkt. 5c., oz. IOC. Paul Rose — This new musk melon is a cross between the two well known favorites Osage and Netted Gem, combining the rich sweetness of the former with the fine netting of the Gem. The flesh is salmon in color with a fine close grain, and is said, by those who have eaten i', to be most delicious and appetizing. The rind, though thin, is ver\^ firm, which, with its peculiar structure of flesh, makes it one of the best shipping and keeping melons on the market. Pkt. 5c., oz. loc, % lb. 30c., lb. $1.00. Miller's Cream or Osage— One of the finest and best flavored melons in cultivation; flesh rich salmon, very thick, sweet, rich and delicious; rind thin, netted; large and produc- tive. Pkt. 5c. , oz. IOC, % lb. 20c., lb. 65c. Bay View Hybrid— A large, prolific, flne- flavored cantaloupe; luscious, sweet, hard3^and a good shipper lb. 65c Pkt. 5c, oz. IOC, X It). 20c. PHINNEY S EARLY. Koib's Gem— Light green, nearh^ round, averaging thirty to fift}^ pounds in weight; flesh bright red, rich and sweet ; a good shipper. Pkt. 5c., oz. IOC, %. lb. 20c, lb. 60c. Citron — For preserving. Striped and mar- bled with light green. Flesh white and solid, Pkt. 5c, oz. IOC, % lb. 25c, lb. 75c MARTYNIA. One ounce will plant 200 kills. Martynia Proboscidea— Pkt. loc, oz. 30c., % lb. $1.00. Look our Plant Department Over, lo /. m RAMSEY & SON, AUBURN, N. K, ONIONS. One outice will sow loo feet of drill; 6 pouiids for I acre. Yellow Strasburg — One of the oldest varieties; bulbs quite flat, of good size; skm yellow, of darker color than the Danvers; flesh white; of mild flavor; keeps well; excellent for sets. Pkt. sc., oz. 15c., % lb 50c., lb. $2.00. Southport Yellow Globe — A very large, handsome, globular shaped, yellow vari- ety, very productive, of mild flavor, excellent keeper. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., %. lb. 50c., lb. $2.00. White Globe — A large globe-shaped on- ion; firm, fine grained; of mild flavor; keeps well. This is one of the handsomest onions grown, of beautiful shape, clear, white skm, and commands the highest market price. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., %. lb. 60c., lb. $2.00. White Silverskin pr White Portugal — Very desirable for family use; flavor mild and pleasant; skin silvery white; of handsome ap- pearance; highly esteemed for pickling when young, also for market in early winter. This is the variety from which White Onion Sets are grown. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c.,- X lb. 60c., lb. $2.25. YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS. Yellow Globe Danvers— A very excel- lent va-iety, of globular shape; flesh white and mild flavor; skin brownish yellow. It is very productive and a good keeper. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., X lt>. 40c., lb. ii.40; 5 lbs. by express, $6. Yellow Danvers — Our superior stock of this celebrated variety is of fine shape; grows to good size, with thin yellow skin, white flesh, fine grained; mild flavor and excellent quality. It ripens early, frequently producing from six to eight hundred bushels to the acre; keeps well and is considered a. splendid sort. Pkt. 5c.. oz. 15c., % lb. 40c., lb. $1.40; 5 lbs. by express, $6. Large Red Wethersfield — The most popular red onion for general crop, large, fine form, skin deep red, flesh white, strong flavor, immense cropper, and keeps well. Pkt. 5c., oz.rsc, X lb. 30c., lb. $1.40; 5 lbs. by express. $6. 1 |^Ljii^LjipJLripJLniTiLnr^iiJir'^iJir^iJir^^r^tj7p]LniTJ iniiJiJirJfpl In comparing our prices, please remember that we send the Seeds postpaid by mail. If ^ m ordered by express or freight at purchaser's ^ p expense, 10c. per lb. may be deducted. WETHERSFIELD ONION. Large Red Globe -This is a very hand- some variety and is deserving of general culti- vation. It matures quite early, grows to a large size; skin deep red; flesh fine grained, mild and tender. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., X 1^. 50c., lb. §2.00. Extra Early Red— A medium size flat va- riety, an abundant producer and very uniform in shape and size. Moderately strong flavored, and comes into use nearly two weeks earher than the Large Red Wethersfield. Very desir- able for early market use. Pkt. 5c.. oz. 15c., X lb. 50c., lb. S2.00. MICHIGAN YELLOW GLOBE. Finest Shaped, Best Colored and Largest Cropper of any Yellow Onion. The largest crops of onions are always pro- duced on rich, black lands. On such soils it is found that a globe shaped onion gives the larg- est returns, and to meet the demands of the professional onion growers located on such land, we have developed this variety. The bulbs are large and uniformly spherical, with very small necks; of a rich orange yellow color; enormous yielders and splendid keepers. No onion grower can afford to plant inferior seed when such as this can be procured. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., X 1^- 50c., lb. $1.60; 5 lbs. by express, $7.00. Add lb. Mix Sweet Peas to Your Order, only i^c. CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS. Prize Taker — This is the large, beautiful Spanish variet}^ sold in the fruit stores and in the markets of all large cities. They are of enormoits size, averaging from fourteen to six- teen inches m circumference. Although of such great size, it is very hardy and a good winter keeper. The outside skin is of a rich yellow color, while the flesh is white, sweet and tender. They bottom well, are free from stiff necks, and have produced more bushels of marketable onions to the acre than any other variety known in America. In market it at- tracts'attention, and sells readily at advanced prices. True American grown seed. Pkt. 5c , oz. 20c., X It). 50C., lb. Si. 75. Mammoth Silver King— One of the largest onions m cultivation; early; shape flat, but very thick; skin a silvery white; flesh mild, delicate, and of snowy whiteness; a handsome and very popular variety. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., X lb. 60c., lb. ^2.00. ONION SETS. White Onion Sets— Qt. 35c. Yellow Onion Sets— Qt. 30c. Potato Onions,or Multipliers— Qt. 30c. Top or Button Onions— Qf. 30c. Shallots— 20c. Prices per bushel on application. OKRA, OR GOMBO. One ou7ice will plant 100 hills. New Improved Dwarf —Long, slender pods, very productive, and only fourteen inches high. Pkt. 5c., oz. IOC, % lb. 25c., lb. 75c. PARSLEY. One ounce will sow 1^0 feet of drill. Extra Fine Curled —Dwarf and tender, leaves crimped beautifully and curled. Used prmcipally as a garnish for the table. Pkt. 5c., oz. IOC, X lt>. 25c., lb. 6oc. Extra Champion Moss Curled — Leaves beautifully curled, extra fine for gar- nishing. Pkt. 5c., oz. IOC, ]l lb. 25c., lb. 80C PARSNIP. One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill ; ^ pomids for one acre. LONG SMOOTH. Long Smooth or Hollow Crowned — A standard table sort; the best and most pro- ductive for field culture. Pkt. 5c., oz. loc. , % lb. 20c., lb. 50c. The Student — A fine flavored variety; recommended for small gardens. Pkt. 5c., oz. IOC, ]^ lb. 25c., lb. 75c. PEPPER. Bell or Bull Nose— The standard sort for market or home use. Of bright red color when ripe. When green is of value in chopped pick- les. Pkt. 5c., oz 20c. Sweet Mountain— One of the largest of all. After Bull Nose the most popular. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c. RUBY KING. Ruby King— A very large pepper of hand- some form and color. Rather late where sea- son is short. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c. Red Cherry— Small, round, red. Pkt. sc., oz. 30c Golden Dawn— A beautiful yellow pepper. Not so hot as the red kinds. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c.' Long Cayenne— The variety used for bottled pickling, Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c. New Celestial— Makes a beautiful plant as well as a useful pepper. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c. SELECT LIST OF CHOICE PEAS. EXTRA EARLY. American Wonder— One of the best and most desirable varieties grown; it being a cross between Champion and Little' Gem is suf- : ficient guaranty of its superior qualities ; i foot, i Pt. 15c, qt. 30c., pk. $1.00. Laxton's Alpha— A very early wrinkled marrow of superior quality; 3 feet. Pt. 15c. qt. 30c., pk. §1.00. Look our Plant Department Over. /. IV. RAMSEY & SON, AUBURN, N. K, Earliest of all or Alaska—Smooth, blue 1 pea. which in evenness of growth of vine and [ early maturity of pods is uneqiialed by any othe7' extra eaidy pea. Vmes two to two and one half feet high, unbranched. bearing four to seven long pods which are filled with medium sized bright green peas of excellent flavor. Ripe peas small, bluish green, jialures all the \ crop at once and is an invaluable variety for market gardeners and canners; 2)/-, feet. Pt. 20C. . qt. 30c., pk. $1.20, bush. $-}..25. First and Best— Comparison of this stock year after year, with that offered by other dealers places us in a position to sa}^ advisedl5\ that it is the first in earliness and the best m evenness of vine, and the uniformity' with which the pods ripen. Indeed, they ripen so well to- gether that a single picking or at most two, will secure the entire crop. Vines vigorous and hardy, two to two and one-half feet high, unbranched, bearing three to seven straight pocls, having five to seven medium sized, smooth [ peas, of good quahty. Dry pea medium size, smooth, white. Market gardeners and others can make no mistake in using this for their en- tire first early crop. Pkt. 15c., qt. 25c., pk. $r.oo bush. $3-50. FIRST AXi BEST. Extra early Premium Gem— A very fine dwarf pea of the Little Gem type, on which it is a great improvement. Height 15 inches. Pt. 15c., qt. 30c., pk. Si-oo. bush. $3.50. McLean's Little Gem— One of the best dwarf wrinkled marrows grown ; very product- ive and of Hne flavor; i foot. Pt. 15c., qt. 30c., pk. Si.^'O. bush. $3.50. NEW EXTRA EARLY WRINKLED PEA. Gradus — This new Pea comes to maturity wite the smooth, round, extra early varieties, but is far superior in size of both pods and peas, also in quality. The vines are heav}-, with large dark green leaves, and grow about three feet high. The pods are uniformly large, measuring four to five inches long, and well filled with delicious rich flavored peas, equal in size and quahty to those of the Telephone, American Champion, etc. A trial of this Pea will convince all of its sterling merit, and we are sure all will appreciate its rare quahties. Price, }4. pint, 20c., pint, 30c., quart, 50c. Nott's Excelsior — We consider this var- iety one of the best of recent introduction. Some of the stock offered under this name is not genuine, but the stock we offer is from the originator and can be depended upon as being the true sort. Vines are a little larger, more vigorous and productive than American Won- der, and mature their crop earlier than Pre- mium Gem. Pods are always well filled and the peas are very tender, sweet and well flavor- ed. Pkt. 15c., qt. 35., pk. $1.25, bush. §4.25." SECOND EARLY VARIETIES- McLean's Advancer— The standard market gardeners' variety, for second early and principal crop; green wrinkled: pods long, well filled, of excellent quality, unexcelled for private gardens; 2% feet. Pt. 15c., qt. 30c., pk. 90c. Carter's Stratagem— One of the best peas ever sent out; vine of branching habit, heavily laden with immense pods, containing ten to twelve peas of large size; feet. Pt. 25c., qt. 30c., pk. 90c. Horsford's Market Garden— A cross between Alpha and Am. Wonder; extremely prolific, and of the best quahty. Pt. 15c., qt. 30c., pk. 90c. Bliss Abundance — Very productive and fine flavored. A bu.shy growing variety — sow thinly. Height, 2 ft. Pkt. 5c., pt. 15c., qt. 25c., pk, 90c. MAIN CROP. Stratagem — One of the best late marrows in cultivation ; immense, large pods ; splendid flavor: vigorous dwarf growth : very popular, 2 feet, Pkt. 5c., pt. 15c., gt. 30c., pk. 90c. Yorkshire Hero — A splendid main crop pea; ver}' prolific, finely flavored, great cropper, branching; good for market or home use. 2j^ feet. Pkt. 5c., pt. 15c., qt, 25c., pk. goc. Champion of England— The old favor- ite main crop pea: good flavor; productive; large pods and peas; one of the best. Height, 5 feet. Pkt. 5c., pt. 15c., qt. 25c., pk. 90c. Add % lb. Mix Sweet Peas to Your Order ^ only i^c. CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS. 13 Telephone — A magnificent pea for family- use ; delicious quality, enormously productive ; large, handsome pods. Height feet. Pkt. 5c., pt. 15c., qt. 30C., pk. $r.io, bush. $4.00. White Marrow— A popular late sort, largely grown as a field variety, very produc- tive Height 4 feet. Pkt. 5c. , pt. loc. , qt. 15c. , pk. 50c. Black-Eyed Marrow— E x te ns i v e ly grown as a field crop; a good late variety for market. Height, 5 feet. Pkt. 5c., pt. loc, qt. 15c., pk. 50c. Canada Field Peas— Valuable for North- ern climates for cattle feeding. Used as a feed for pigeons, etc. , and for green soihng. Post- paid—Qy^ost, 20C. By express or freight— Peck 35c., bush, $1.40. Any other varieties wanted that are not mentioned in the above list, will be fiirnisJied at 7narket prices. NOTICE. — Remember that our Peas arc Northern Grown which will insure you a splendid crop. Seed Potatoes. The potatoes offered are the tried varieties. The high sounding, high priced kinds, which are usually found in seed catalogues are not listed here. The untried new sorts are also left out — some of them may be good kinds, but in these times it will not pay either ourselves or our customers to experiment. What is needed is a sure thing. There are quite enough of the know 71 kinds to meet every requirer::eut. Prices have struck rock bottom, and a gradual rise may be expected. To get the benefit of the advance, plant such kinds as you know to be suitable to your soil and adapted for the markets where you expect to do your selling. Carman No. 3 — Anew seedhng raised by Mr. Carman. Its average form is shown in the cut. It is of perfect form, even in dry seasons, almost every potato being of uniform size and shape, averaging a pound each in weight. It has but few eyes and they are very shallow. The skin and flesh are extremely white, no hol- low or dark parts, and its cooking qualities are exceptionally fine; a remarkably handsome po- tato and enormously prolific. In many respects this potato resembles the well known and pop- ular Rural New Yorker No. 2, but is destined to supersede that well known variety. Pk. 25c.. bush. $1.00, bbl. $2,50. Rural New Yorker No. 2— A well known sort. Medium early. Color of skin, white. Shape, flattened somewhat on the sides and round. A fine yielder. Vines vigorous. Pk. 35c,, bush, $1.00. bbl. $2.50. Burpee's Superior— A seedling of the White Star. Yields a h-eavy crop, resembling the parent closely in all particulars. Pk. 40c., bush. $1.00, bbl. $2.50. Crest Divide — The most robust growing, finest bearing, longest keeping, and best ship- ping main crop potato in America. In fact, it is a peer of the Burbank in its palmiest days, while it is adapted to a greater variety of soils and cHmates. Our stock of this excellent variety is exceptionally fine. Remember all our stock is true to name. Pk. 25c., bush. $1.00, bbl. $2.50. The Early Bovee— Is a most desirable new early potato, introduced by Peter Hender- son & Co., and claimed by them to be the ear- liest and most productive potato of the kind ever offered. It has become very popular and cer- tainly is a most desirable novelty and every one should give it a trial. The vine is dwarf and stocky and the tubers grow remarkably close, all bunched together in a hill close up to the vine. It is of the Early Hebron type in appear- ance ; is earlier than the Early Ohio, and has out-yielded all the other early potatoes in many tests made b\^ experimental stations and private growers. On the Rural New Yorker Trial grounds, the Bovee ripened 12 days earlier than the Early Ohio, and three weeks earlier- than the well advertised Freeman. The Ohio Agri- cultural and Experimental Station pronounced it uncommonly prolific. The Early Bovee is the best potato of the Early Hebron type, and wherever Early Hebrons and New Queens have given good results, you can rest assured 'the Early Bovee will be a big investment for you. By Express or Freight not prepaid, pk. 40c., bush. $1.00; bbl. $3.25. Early Rose — Geituine old Early Rose. Secure a new start of this \ arie ty while we have it. Pk. 35c., bush. $[.00, bbl. $2.50. Early Ohio — The earliest market potato, is well known and popular. The tubers are of good size, alwa^'S cook dry and mealy, and can be eaten long before the tops die down. Pk. 30c., bush. $1.00, bbl $2.50. Our Danish Ballkead Cabbage Has No Equal. 14 /. W. RAMSEY & SON, AUBURN, N Y. Early Beauty of Hebron— A standard early variety of sterling merit for home or mar- ket use. One of the best. Pk. 30c.. bush. $1.00, bbl. $2.50.- Early Puritan — An extra early potato of handsome appearance, of supeib quahty and enormous yielder. It is a large potato, rather long and very smooth, in color it is white ; flavor is all that could be desired. This potato has out-yielded all other early potatoes in the locali- ty where it has been grown for the past two years. Pk. 30c., bush. $1.00, bbl. $2.50. PUMPKIN. Connecticut Field— The common varie- ty usually grown for feeding stock. Pkt. 5c., oz. IOC, lb. 15., by express, 1.25 bu. Quaker Pie — Very sweet and an excellent table variety. Pkt. 5c., oz. loc, ' i4;'lb. 20c. RADISH. French Breakfast — A popular variety, of rapid growth, mild and tender ; it is half long, the upper part being scarlet and the lower part tipped with white. It is fine for forcing in hot- beds. Pkt. 5c., oz. IOC, X^t). 20c, lb. 50c. Lon^ Scarlet Short TopiSa/mon Short Top) — Rich scarlet, long shape, short top, straight, smooth, early, crisp, tender, very pop- ular both for market and home use, Pkt. 5c., oz. IOC, i^lb. 20C.. lb. 50C. Long White Vienna {Lady Finger)— Considered the finest long white radish in cul- tivation, perfect in shape and snowy white, crisp, juicy and of fine rapid growth. Pkt. 5c., oz. IOC, Xlb. 25c., lb. 75c Scarlet Turnip — Very early, round, rich, scarlet, small top, one of the best; fine for forc- ing. Pkt. sc., oz... IOC, X^b. 20c, lb. 50c White Turnip — Same as the preceding, but white. Pkt. 5c., oz. loc, X lb. 20c., lb. 50c. White-Tipped Scarlet Turnip— This is a beautiful early variety of a bright red col- or with white tip; excellent flavor; largely used by market gardeners. Pkt. 5c., oz. loc, % lb, 20c., lb. 50C. Giant White Stuttgart — Very large, pure white sort, firm, crisp, juicy, does not get pithy, a quick grower and can be used at any stage of growth. Pkt. 5c., oz. loc, X 1^. 20c., lb, 50c Beckert's Chartier— Grows to a large size without losing its tenderness; scarlet, tip- ped with white, long, crisp and tender. Pkt. 5c., oz. IOC, % lb. 20c, lb. 60c. WINTER SORTS. Rose China— One of the best for winter use, bright rose color, flesh firm, crisp and piq- uant. Pkt. 5c., oz. IOC, % lb. 25c., lb. 60c. Long Black Spanish —Large growing, black skinned sort, firm, white flesh, mild and crisp. Pkt. 5c., oz. loc, % lb. 2-0C., lb. 6oc. RHUBARB. Victoria— Large, fine for cooking. Pkt. \ 5C, oz. 20c., X lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. Linnaeus — Large, tender and very fine, i Pkt. sc oz. 20c., X lb. 50c., lb. $1.50. ! Roots of the above varieties, loc each; doz. $1.00. SALSIFY, OR OYSTER PLANT. 07ie omice will sow 50 feet of drill. Salsify, Long White— Pkt. 5c, oz. loc. \ X lb. 25c., lb. 80c. Mammoth Sandwich Island— A new 1 large growmg variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c., X lb- 25c, lb. 80c. SPINACH. One oil nee will sow 100 feet of drill. Round Thick-Leaved— The variety in 1 most general use, equally good for spring or autumn sowing. Oz. 5c, X lb- 15c., lb. 40c. I Large- Leaved Viroflay— A very fine I selection of the old lettuce-leaved Spinach; for summer use it is excellent. Oz. 5c., X lb- 15c., : lb. 40c. Savoy Leaved — Leaves wrinkled _ or ! curled; best for market growers or fall sowing. I Oz. 5c., % lb. 15c., lb. 40c. Prickly, or Fall— An exceedingly hardy ' variety, adapted for fall sowing. Oz. 5c.. X lb. 15c, lb. 40c. SUNFLOWER. Large Russian — Produces larger heads and more seeds than the common. Pkt. 5c., qt. 25c., bush. $2.50. SEA KALE. One ounce will produce about joo plants. Sea Kale — Very generally cultivated in Europe, and should be better known here. The flavor is somewhat like Asparagus, but thought to be better. The part eaten is the young shoots that appear in the spring, and the}^ are not good until blanched. Sow in the Spring, and plant out like cabbage. During the sum- mer the plant will make a slender growth. The plant being perennial, young shoots appear the second spring, and these are covered with earth to blanch, or with a flower-pot; and if it is de- sired to force them, cover the pot and earth around with fresh manure. Pkt. loc, oz. 30c., X lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00. Sec Oyr Prices for Roses CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS. 15 SQUASH. Busk sorts, I oz.for jo hills. Bush varie- ties, J to 6 lbs. and runni7ig varieties, j to 4 bis. ill hills for a?i acre. Early White Bush Scalloped— This is the well known white patty-pan squash. Ma- tures the earliest of any, very productive, light cream color and scalloped shaped. Pkt. 5c., oz. IOC, % lb. 20c., lb. 50c. Summer Giant C ro o k n e c k— This strain is a great improvement on the old variety of Crookneck. It is larger and better in every wa}^ HUBBARD SQUASH. lb. 20c., lb. 60c. Hubbard— The stand ard winter squash, well known by every one. Our stock of this squash is extra selected, and is bound to give every satisfac- tion. Pkt. 5c., oz. IOC, lb. 50c. The Faxon— A new squash of excellent m eri t. Not large, but of handsome appear- ance. The squashes grow in dilferent colors, but no mat- ter what the color is the quality is always choice. Well worthy of atrial. Pkt. 5c., oz. loc, %Vq. 20c. Boston Marrow — A fall and winter var- iety of oval form; skin thin. When ripe, bright orange mottled with light cream color. Flesh rich salmon yellow, very dr}^ line grained, and for sweetness and excellence unsurpassed, but not as dry as the Hubbard. Pkt. 5c, oz. loc, X lb. 20c, lb. 50c Ford hook — The flesh is dry and sweet, and one of the best in quality. Placed in a cool, dry room, it keeps in perfect condition throughout the winter and spring until late in June, when summer squashes are read}-. Pkt. 5c., oz. IOC, ]^ lb. 20c., lb. 60c. Marblehead — Another excellent winter variety of a bluish color; has all the qualities of the Hubbard; a very solid, heavy squash. Pkt. 5c., oz. IOC, ]i lb. 20C., lb. 50c. TOMATO. Otie ounce for i.joo plants; j{ lb. {to Irakis- plant), for an acre. Early Ruby — The great value of this var- iety lies in the fact that it is by far the earliest of all the large-sized tomatoes which combine good form, rich crimson color and solidity, and it is certain to prove the leading market variety. Pkt. IOC, oz. 3.0c., % lb. Soc, lb. S2.00. Atlantic Prize— One of the earhest of all; not only ripens its first fruits but a large pro- portion of the crop earlier than most any other sort; quite valuable to all with whom earliness is the main object desired. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., % lb. 60c., lb. $2 00. Extra Early Advance— One of the very earliest tomatoes, of iirst-class quality and good size; very productive and continues to bear for a long time. The fruit are bright red, very solid and without core. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c, % lb. 60c Dwarf Champion — The distinguishing characteristic of this variety is its sturdv habit of growth, which makes the plant self-support- ing— a feature possessed by no other variety. Fruits purplish pink, smooth and symmetrical; early, very productive, fine quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., % lb. 60c Beauty (Z.z?y/;?_t^j-/^;z)— Crimson, tinged with purple; round, smooth and glossy; excellent quality, solid and free from core, early, vigorous and a good shipper; very distinct and hand- some. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., }^ lb. 50c. Paragon — Large, medium early, dark red, solid; excellent quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., }{ lb. 50c. Perfection {Livingston) — Large, early, blood-red; sweet, firm' flesh of fine qualit}^; productive, excellent. Pkt. 5c,, oz. 20c., % lb. 50c. The Ignotum — The Ignotum is one of the finest market tomatoes grown. It is earlier than Volunteer and Dwarf Champion. It is very large, smooth and solid. It is also very productive and uniform, the last pickings being scarcely inferior to the best of the season. It is of a very handsome, deep red color, ripens perfectly up to the stem, and is remarkably free from cracking and rotting. Pkt. 5c., oz.' 20c., % lb. 50c. Our Danish Ball head Cabbage Has No Equal. i6 /. W. RAMSEY & SON, AUBURN N. Y. Acme — Medium size; early, productive; dark rich red, solid, fine flavored. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., % lb. 50C. Livingston's Stone — This variety has obtained great favor with canners, southern growers and market gardeners everywhere. Its solidity and carrying qualities are remarkable. Its color is a desirable red; in shape perfectly smooth, and thicker from stem to blossom end than most varieties, making it very handsome and salable. Nobody finds any fault with this variety, but all speak in the highest terms of its beautiful color, its wonderful yielding qualities, its unequalled firmness or some other of its good points. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., % lb. 50c., lb. $2.00. Favorite — One of the largest, most perfect shaped tomatoes. It is of a dark red color, ripens evenly and early, holding its size to the end of the season. Very prolific, good flavor, few seeds, flesh solid, bears shipping long dis- tances, and is a good canning tomato. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., % lb. 50c. Red Ciierry — Small red sort, excellent for preserves. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., % lb. 75c. Stone — Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., X lb. 60c. Ponderosa — Pkt. loc, oz. 30c., % lb. 60c. Royal Red— Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c.. lb. 60c. Yellow Plum — Small, bright yellow; oval; for preserves. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c,. % lb. 75c. Golden Queen— Pkt. loc, oz. 25c., ^4. lb. 75c. Matchless— Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., % lb. 75c. TURNIP One ounce ivi'll sow ijo feet of drill; 2 lbs. Jor one acre. Purple-Top Flat Strap- Leaf — The popular early variety; excellent for market or private use. Pkt. 5c.. oz. loc, )i lb. 15c , lb. 40c. Sweet Ger- man—This var- iety is very popu- lar in many sec- tions, notably so :n the New Eng- land states. It partakes largely of the nature of the Ruta Baga, and should be sown a month earlier than the flat turnips. The flesh is white, hard, firm and sweet; keeps nearly as well as the Ruta Baga. Highly recommended for win- ter and spring use. Pkt. 5c., oz. loc, )(. lb. 15c., lb. 40c. SWEET GERMAN, Purple-Top White Globe — A very handsome globe-shaped variety; valuable for market garden purposes. Pkt. 5c., oz. loc, ]^ lb. 15c., lb. 40c. Whi'e Flat Strap-Leaf— The best early white variety, for table or market use. Pkt. 5c., oz IOC, }i lb. 15c., lb. 40c. Early White Egg — Perfectly smooth and nearly egg-shaped; of rapid growth and of fine quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOC, )i lb. 15c., lb. 40c. Yellow Aberdeen— A very hardy and productive variety, of excellent quality, good for either table or' stock. Pkt. 5c. ,oz. loc, }i lb 15c., lb. 40c. Improved American {Purple Top)— Largely grown both for table and for stock. Yellow flesh, solid, of fine quality. Keeps well until summer. Pkt. 5c., oz. loc, % lb. 20c., lb. 50c. Ruta Baga, or White Swede— A large, white, solid Swede, of fine quality, sometimes called AVhite Russian. Oz. loc. lb. ^oc. Ueivet Ism Grass^ A pure, heavy and clean seed. i: which will make, as its name implies, almost ^ If a velvet lawn surface. It is the finest mix- ^ j: ture ever offered to the public, and will stand I !?■ winter, and shows constantlj- a deep rich if 1. g-reen. Bush, of 14 lbs. $3.00, pk., SVs lbs., \ if 80c.; less than peck quantity, lb. 30c. pre- If \ paid; qt. 23c. prepaid. ^( GRASS SEED. "We handle large quantities of Grass Seed, and would be pleased to quote special prices by mail- Kentucky Blue Grass pratensis) — The best of all lawn grasses. In conjunction with white clover it forms the finest and closest turf. As a pasture grass it furnishes the most nourishing food for cattle of any, until winter; thrives on a variety of soils, but does best in dry and somewhat shady localities. Four bushels for lawm purposes and xyi bushels per acre for pasture. Extra fancy clean. 100 lbs. $13 00, bush. (14 lbs.) §2. 25, pk. 75c., qt. 25c. Red Top, Fancy {Agrostis vulgaris)— Valuable as a mixture in either lawn, pastures, or meadows, growing in almost any soil, moist j or dry. For lawns 3 bushels, for pasture i^^ I to 2 bushels per acre; fancy cleaned. 100 lbs. $14.00, bush. (14 lbs.) $2.15, pk. 60c., lb. 25c. Orchard Grass {Dactylis glomerata) — One of the very best pasture grasses, as it is exceedingly palatable to stock, and will endure a good deal of croppmg. to 2 bushels per acre. 100 lbs. $16.00, bush. (14 lbs.) $2.50, pk. 75c., lb. 25c. See Our Prices for Roses CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS. 17 Red Top — Choice. 100 lbs. $10.00. bush. (14 lbs.) Si. 50, pk. 50c., lb. 25c. T'xmoXhy {P^tit'uj?i praiense) — A field and not a pasture grass, as it will not endure close and frequent cropping; but for a ha}^ crop on strong soils, it will produce more than any other sort. % to ]4. bushel per acre. Bush. (45 lbs.) market price, lb. by mail, 25c Hungarian Grass {Pamcuvi Gcrmani- cian) — One of the most valuable annual soiling plants. It will grow in any ordinary soil, with- stands drought remarkably, and may be sown as late as the first of Jul}- and produce a large green crop. i>2 bushels to the acre. Bush. (4S lbs.) $1.75. pk. 50c , lb. 20c. German or Golden Millett— A med- ium earh' forage plant, prolific of both stalk and grain. 25' lbs. to acre. Bush. (50 lbs.) 81.75, pk. 60C., lb. 20c. White Clowf^r {Tr if ol lie ui repe?is) — Valu- able for mixing with lawn grass, and should be in ever}" mixture for permanent pasture. W rite for prices. Medium {TrifoUuDi prate use)— 'E:^- cellent for pasture or hay; valuable as a green manure, and should be in all grass mixtures. S to 10 lbs. per acre when sown alone. Write J or prices. Mammoth Red (Trijo/iurn prate^ise) — Used largely for plowing under for manure. Its stalks are so coarse that stock will eat onh- the leaves, but by judicious use exhausted lands can be reclaimed, as it will grow where com- mon clover will fail. 8 lbs. to the acre. Write for prices. Crimson Clover {^Trifolium incar7ia- /z^w)— Sown at the last of summer or early autumn, it furnishes a very early green fodder; excellent for soiling; 20 lbs. to the acre. Write for prices. Afalfa {Lucerne) — Requires a deep, rich soil, and in such will produce several crops every season; one of the best green fodder plants; 10 to 15 lbs. to the acre. Alsike Clover {Ttifolimn hybridum) — Resembles in growth, duration, etc., the Red Clover; thrives well in cold, wet and stiff soils; 10 lbs. to the acre. Write for prices. Flower Seeds- AGERATUM. Valuable plants for large beds or borders, and very useful where cut flowers are in demand; blooms the whole summer; also good for winter blooming; of easy culture, succeeding in any soil. Half hardy annuals. Imperial Dwarf Blue— Very dwarf; 6 in., pkt. 5c. SWEET ALYSSUM. The delicate honey- like fragrance of the flowers of this little plant, so much prized in bouquets, basket and design work, ren- ders it most unlikely that this old favorite will ever be cast aside. Easy culture ; b 1 o s - somsall summer; 12 in. Sweet Alyssum — white : very sweet ; one foot. Oz. 25c., oz. 15c., pkt. 5c. SWEET ALYSSUM. DWARF CHRYSANTHEMUM. ASTERS. Paeony- Flowered Asters (Truff- aut'S)— The most perfect type of Pseony Flow- ered Asters. Hard to .surpass in size of flowers, brilliancy of color, and habit of growth. The flowers are of \ ery large size and fine form perfectly double, the petals beautifully in- curved. The colors are peculiarly r'ch and jbrilliant and the re- Jfined form of the l^ow- 'er attracts great atten- tion, to 2 feet. Mixed, )nany exquis- ite colors —]4,oz. 40C., Pkt. 5C. Dwarf Chrys- anthemum—Dwarf late and valuable for succession; one foot: fine range of colors, Mixed, pkt. 5c. Perfection Asters — A favorite class, Flowers large, almost perfectly round, with incurved petals. Height iS in. to 2 ft. Mixed colors, 5c. White Branching— These Asters are strong growers of branching habit and continue to bloom later in the season than any other variety. Flowers large, loose and graceful, re- semblmg chrj-santhemums. Pkt. 5c. BACHELOR'S BUTTON. This is the widely known and ever popular "Corn Flower" or "Corn Bottle," which, if the seed is sown just as soon as the ground is fit in spring, will furnish a profusion of white, blue and pink flowers from July until late in autumn. Hardy annual ; two to three feet high. Mixed, pkt. 5c. Order Early and Avoid Delay. /. W. RAMSEY & SON, AUBURN, N Y. CALLIOPSIS. CALLIOPSIS. {Coreopsis) — A very show}^ border plant, producing flowers in a great many shades of yellow, orange, crimson, red and brown. Hardy an- nual; two feet high. Fine Mixed, jjkt.' 5c. CANDYTUFT. {Iberis). Univers- ally known^and culti- vated, and considered indispensable for cut- ting. All the varieties look best in beds or masses. Hardy annual; one foot high. Fragrant, white, pkt. 5c. Fine Mixed, pkt. 5c. CARNATION MARGUERITE. Among flowers of recent introduction there has not been one which is more of an advance in certain features over existing forms of its species than this. The gain in time from the sowing of the seed until the plants begin flow- ering, is simply marvelous. Seed of this var- iety will give good flowering plants in four to five months with any sort of care, while the old kinds require at least a year. The flowers are large, double, very^ fragrant and borne in great abundance. This is an early, continuous bloom- er and gives a great variety of colors. Height about 15 inches. Pkt. 5c. CASTOR BEAN. {Ricimts) — Tall, majestic plants for lawns, with leaves of glossy green, brown or bronzed metallic hue. and long spikes of scarlet and green prickly fruit. Of very quick growth in rich soil. Tender annual. Six to fifteen feet high. Mixed, pkt. 5c. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. The annual Chrysanthemums are distinct from the Autumn flowering varieties, blooming all summer and making a gorgeous display in the flower garden and for pot culture, sively grown for cut flowers. Hardy Double mixed, 5c. BALSAM. Exten- annual, Known as Lady Slipper and Touch-me-not. Balsams have been so greatly improved by cul- tivation that with proper treatment and good seed, a single flower is the exception now rath- er than the rule. Hardy annual; one to two feet high. Mixed double tall, about two feet hi^/?.. 5C- COSMUS. An Autumn flowering plant of rapid growth, making large bushes five feet high, which are a mass of elegant foliage until they begin to bloom. From September to November each plant is covered with hundreds of showy blos- soms two inches in diameter. The flowers re- semble single dahlias and are pure white, bright pink, flesh colored and deep rose, each with bright yellow center. Mixed colors, 5c. DIANTHUS. A magnificent genus, embracing the well known Carnation, China Pink and Sweet Will- iam. They produce rich and varied colored flo- wers, and are remarkably attractive in beds or masses. Height about i foot. Chinensis— (China or Indian Pink.) Fin- est double mixed. Per. oz. 40c., pkt. 5c. FORGET-ME-NOT {Myosotis\~'I\iQ For- get-Me-Not is an old fav- orite, bearing clusters of star shaped flowers. It thrives well in shade or open border. Hardy perennial. Pkt 5c. FOUR O'CLOCK. {Marvel of Peru) — The plants are large and require four feet of space. The flowers are funnel shaped, white, red and striped, and open about four o'clock in the afternoon, remain open all night, and generally perish before noon the next day. The French call it Belle de Nuit " Beauty of Night." Will grow in any com- mon garden soil, from seed sown in open ground. Hardy annual; two feet high. Mixed, pkt. 5c. GOURDS. {Cuciirbita) — A tribe of climbers with curi- ously shaped fruit in various colors. Being of rapid growth, they are fine to cover old fences, trellises, stumps, etc. The foliage is quite orna- mental. Tender annual ; ten to twenty feet high. Pkt. 5c. HOLLYHOCK. The Hollyhock in its present state of perfec- tion is very unlike its parent of olden time; it now ranks with the dahlia, aster, camellia, etc., being exceedingly rich and varied in color, and as double as a rose. For a background to a flower garden, perhaps no plant is so useful, Hardy perennial; five feet high. Fijiest mixed. doub'e varieties of the greatest perfection. Pkt. 5c. MYOSOTIS. Cayuga County Grown Seed Potatoes Are the Best. CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS. 19 LARKSPUR. {^Delphiniuni) — The Larkspur is one of the handsomest and most useful of plants, and for large gardens is invaluable. Double Dwarf Rocket— W.r^^, hard}- annual, ten inches high. Pkt. 5c. HELIOTROPE. Every one loves the delightful fragrance and beauty of the Heliotrope, but very few are aware of the fact that it can be raised from seed as easily as verbenas. Seed sown in open ground, the plants will flower in August, while a fine display ean be had earlier by starting the seed in the house and setting out plants when the weather is warm. Fine mixed, Pkt. 5c. MIGNONETTE. A well-known plant, producing dense, semi- globular heads of very fragrant flowers, borne on spikes three to eight inches long. In bloom nearly the whole season. If sown at intervals during the spring and early summer it will bloom until killed by frost; sown in autumn will bloom early in spring; hardy annual; perennial if protected, i foot. Machet — Plant dwarf and vigorous, of good habit, producing many laree spikes of very sweet-scented flowers. Oz. 60c., pkt. 5c. MARIGOLD. A well-known mag- nificent plant with handsome flowers of rich and beautiful colors, and neat, com- pact green foliage, producing a splendid effect in almost an}^ situation. The Afri- can IS the taller and more striking in large beds and shrubbery borders, while the. French fllls in front, or is used in small beds, Half hardy annual. Tall African — J/Z-r^'^/, two feet high, 5c. French Dwarf— J//'r^^, they form low, compact bushes, with masses of fine, very double flowers; one foot. Pkt. 5c. MARIGOLD. Deep red, striped golden Cold Striped yellow. Pkt. 5c. MORNING GLORY. Convolvulus Major — The best known and most popular annual climber we possess, growing 30 to 50 feet high; seeds germinate so readily that they can be grown in the garden any place where the plants are needed. Fur- nish support early. A Splendid Mixture of Choicest Kinds— Many bright colors. Lb. 75c., %Vo, 25c., oz. IOC, pkt. 5c. Great Japanese Morning Glory — This splendid, new strain of Ipomoea is of the Limbata type, and one of the most valuable ad- ditions to our list of summer climbers. The plants are vigorous, and the foliage often mar- bled with white and yellow. The flowers are of immense size, and of a wonderful variety of colors, including some intensely brilliant shades and others which are very delicate. No flower lover should fail to plant some of these splendid new Mornmg Glories. Pkt. 5c. MOURNING BRIDE. {Scabiosa or Sweet Scabius) — "We offer this stock as a wonderful improvement over the old and common strains. The plants produce a profusion of large double flowers of striking shades of color, which are very useful in mak- ing bouquets. Hardy annual; about one foot high. Double Dwarf Mixed, Pkt. 5c. NASTURTIUM, TALL. {Tropdolujn Lobbianum) — The Lobbianum differs from the common running nasturtium, in being less rank growing, more floriferous, and having richer, more varied colored flowers of many shades, from the richest scarlet to blackish brown. Fine for covering arbors, trellises and rustic work. Half hardy annual; about ten feet high. Crimson — Bright crimson, with very dark foliage. Pkt. loc. Mixed Tall {Lobbiamun varieties) — Pkt. 5C. Nasturtium, Y^^diVi {Tropccolum Minor) — A bed of dwarf Nasturtiums in the yard is very brilliant and attractive, blooming all the season. Hardy annual; about one foot high. Scarlet— Pkt. 5c. Mixed Dwarf— Pkt. 5c. NICOTIANA AFFINIS. A handsome genus of garden plants of the tobacco famil^^ which are noted for the free- dom and fragrance of their bloom. Half hardy annuals, three feet high. Flower white, salver shaped, having long, tubular corollas, and are of exquisite fragrance. Deserves a place in every garden. Pkt. 5c. PANSY. These lovely flowers are favorities with all, not only for the brillianc}" and variety of their colors, but tor the durability of their bloom. Trimardeau — Very large flowered, mixed. An entirely distinct and beautiful race, with flowers of the richest and most varied shades of color. Plants of vigorous, compact growth, and the flowers, which possess unusual sub- Order Early and Avoid Delay. 20 /. W. RAMSEY & SON, AUBURN, N. Y. stance and consistenc3^ are each marked with three large blotches or spots. Pkt. loc. Choice Mixed— Pkt. 5c. PETUNIA. This flower from its beauty, fragrance and duration in bloom, is a great favorite, and is equally adapted for greenhouse, conservatory or outdoor cultu^^e. A great effect may be pro- duced by training them as semi-climbers in a background to an ornamental mixed border. Petunias contrast well in bedding with Scarlet Geraniums, Coleus and Perilla. Finest mixed, pkt. 5c. PHLOX DRUMMONDI. The various varie- ties of this flower are noted for extreme richness of color, pro- fuseness of blossom and length of duration in bloom ; of first-rate habit, and whether in clumps or masses look equally beautiful. It is one of our finest an- nuals for beds, bor- ders, etc. Plant in light, rich loam. Choice Mixed, per oz 50c., pkt. 5c. PHLOX DRUxMMONDI ^ Pillox Drummondi, Star of Qued- \\x\h^Y^{Cnspidata) — New, various colored star-like flower. Pkt. loc. POPPIES. Sh-^wy and ornamental plants with large flowers of brilliant colors. Very attractive in large beds, clumps and mixed borders. _ They are of easy culture, and will succeed in any garden soil, flowering in great profusion all summer if sown early m the spring. The seed should be sown where it is to remain, as they do not bear transplanting. 2 feet. Hardy an- nual. Carnation-Flowered —D oub I e — For dazzling richness and variety of colors the flow- ers are unequaled, Oz. 25c., pkt. 5c. Shirley — A new strain of marvelous beau- ty. The colors range through shades of delicate rose, pink, carmine and brilliant crimson. Many of the flowers are edged with white, and the petals have a glossy, silk -like texture. Pkt. 5c. Fairy Blush — Immense globular flowers, perfectly double, and measure four to five inches across; elegantly fringed, and pure white, with rose-tipped petals. Pkt. 5c. PORTULACA. There are scarcely any flowers in cultivation that make such a dazzling display of color as a bed of portulacas. They are in bloom from about the first of July till killed by frost m au- tumn. Tender annual; about six to eight inches high. Single or Double Mix— Pkt. 5c. SALVIA. Splendens {Large Flowering Scarlet Sa_^e) — One of the most gorgeous of annuals, blooming throughout the summer and fall. The plants grow from one and one-half to three feet in height and form dense bushes, complete- ly covered with showy sprays of the most daz- zling scarlet flowers. Pkt. 5c. SALPIGLOSSIS. Very showy bedding or border plants, erect, funnel-shaped flowers. The colors are beauti- fully marbled and penciled, purple, scarlet, crimson, yellow, buff, blue and almost black. Bloom from August to October. Tender annual, ii^ feet. Fine Mixed, Pkt. 5c. SCABIOSA. Mourning Bride or Sweet Scabioas — One of the handsomest summer border plants, producing in great profusion very double flow- ers in a variety of shades and colors, a splendid flower for table bouquets, etc. Hardy annual; I to 2 feet. Mixed double. All colors, Pkt. 5c. STOCKS. The Stocks as now grown are indispensable where a fine display of flowers is wanted. To such perfection has selection brought them, that good seed will give a large proportion of flowers as double and as large as the named sorts grown from cuttings. Double German — Ten weeks, mixed, pkt. 5c. SWEET WILLIAM. . Di an thus Barbatus— A very beautiful class of plants of extreme richness and diversity of color. They have been greatly improved of late years, i feet. Hardy perennials. Fine Mixed Single— All colors, oz. 40c., pkt. 5c. SWEET PEAS. The Sweet Peas is one of the most popular flow- ers in cultivation, and numbers among its enthusi- astic admirers thousands of skillful cultivators. It is a free flowering climber, and considered one of the best annuals that enrich the flower garden. Named sorts, 5c. pkt., 12 pa'ckets of named varieiies for 50c.; 6 for 25 c. *me are l)caclquarter$ for Sweet Pea$« Cayuga County Grown Seed Potatoes Are the Best. S CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS. Early in spring make a trench about six inch- es deep, in rich, mel- low soil, so arranged that no water can stand in it, and plant the seed m the bottom, taking care not to cov- er it more than two inches. When the plants are about five inches high, fill up the trench, and furnish some support for the vines to run upon. The flowers should be picked before they form pods, or the plants will soon stop flowering. Emily Henderson — Splendid, pure white; good for forcing. Blushing Beauty — Soft pink, suffused with blue. Bianclne Ferry — Pink and white. Cardinal — Bright shining crimson scarlet flowers. Monarcil— Standard large, fine form, rich maroon ; wings very large and expanded, quite similar in color to the standard, but having a blue shade. Golden Gleam— Primrose yellow; large, round and well expanded: profuse; the best yellow. Mrs. Gladstone — Dehcate soft pink. Mrs. Sankey — Pure white and large. Primrose — Pale primrose yellow. Splendor — Rich brightpinkish rose, shaded crimson. Lottie Eckford — Pale mauve standard with white wings edged with mauve. Brilliant — A new brilliant scarlet flower of excellent substance. Countess of Radnor— Delicate laven- der. Dwarf Sweet Pea.{Bt^rp(^e's Pink Cupid) — This little wonder grows only six to eight inches high, with dark, emerald-green foliage. The plant spreads from a foot to eighteen inches around, and sends up numerous strong stems, each bearing in full bloom at once from three to four handsoine flowers, close to the end. A large bed looks as if the ground were liter- ally strewn with bright pink rose buds. Pkt. *new Carge flowering Sweet Pea$.« FINEST MIXED, All the above and many other named sorts in a grand Mixture. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; quarter pound, t5 cents; pound, 50 cents. VERBENA. Verbenas in quantity are more easily obtain- ed from seed than from cuttings, and t/ie plants are more Iiealiliy and vigorous in growth. Sown in spring, they flower quite early in the season, and each plant: in good, rich soil, will cover a space three to four feet in diameter producing, if the flowers are cut as soon as they begin to fade, a mass of bloom until killed by frost. P U re Wh ite— Large trusses oi purest white flowers. Pkt. 5c. Fine mixed varieties, pkt. sc, ZINNIAS. No flowers are more easily grown from seed sown in the open ground, and few bloom so condnuously throughout the entire summer. Those acquainted only with the old time Zin- nias will l;e surprised at the perfection lo which the newer strains have attained. Superb Double, Mixed— Perfectly dou- ble flowers, of grand form, large size, brilliant colors. Pkt. 5c. NEW EXCELSIOR PEARL TUBE- ROSES. The Tuberose is justly a universal favorite ana is very easily grown. The New Excelsior Pearl Tuberoses have been selected with great care and are superior to the ordinary Pearl Tuberoses. This variety is characterized by its short, robust stem and long spikes of large flowers in great profusion, perfectly double and twice the size of the common Tuberose, while of equally delicious fragrace. We ofl^er choice large flowering bulbs, by mail, at 5c. each ; 6 for 20c., 35c per dozen; 25 for 60c. ; too for §2. 00. via express. MIXED DOUBLE DAHLIAS- Give grand plants and abundant bloom. Best double mix, at 15c. each, 2 for 25c., 5 for 50c., 13 for $1.00, via express 4 Drill, Simple, Durable, Cheap^^ r Sows all j- kinds of seeds n accurately. Price, 50c., purchaser paying ex- press. Our Onion Seed is Selected Stock. 22 /. m RAMSEY & SON; AUBURN, N. Y. Roses and Plants^ We offer all the choice novelties in Roses, and other choice Plants, which have been carefully- tested. We do not think any other seedsman is in a better position to supply choice plants of the best varieties, guaranteed true to the labels they bear, and we do not think well grown plants of equal value can be bought for less price. Our Roses have been selected with the utmost care, and include none but truly desirable sorts, which we can thoroughly recommend. The size of the plants we offer should be taken into consideration, when comparing our plants with those of other houses ; the plants will be strong, thrifty, well developed stock from 2)^ inch pots, vastly superior to the sickly, one leaved, poor rooted plants sent out by some concerns. Plants Mailed at any Time. Many of our cus- tomers order both Seeds and Plants at the same time — early in the winter. The seeds are sent immediately, and if no insrructions are sent, the plants will be sent in another package, in a day or two. but if requested, we will book the order for plants, to be sent later in the season, at any time up to June i, (unless otherwise noted in Price List.) In ordering, please be careful to state on the order, just what date you want us to mail the plants, so you will not receive them before you can give them proper care. We Guarantee all Plants we send out to arrive safely by mail at any Post-office in the United States, and to be alive and in good condition for growing. Any complaints must be made within one week after the plants have been re- ceived, but we cannot be held responsible for plants dying afterward from neglect or any other cause. When making out an order for plants, we would prefer to have it on a separate sheet, if pos- sible. If not, put it on one side of the order blank and do not mix the list of plants with the seeds that you may order. All Packing is done by men who have many years experience in such work, and who can be depended upon to do it in the most careful and scientific manner. The shipping season for dormant stock commences as soon as the frost is out of the ground m the spring, which is usually sometime in March, and continues until the latter part of April ; this applies to fruit trees, berry plants, etc., that do not come from the greenhouse. All stock grown in greenhouse can be sent out on receipt of order. By Express. a package is ordered to go by Express, we do not pay the charges. Somewhat larger plants — shrubs and fruit can be sent this way, and we always add enough extra ones, and more, to pay the cost. C1)e Xm 1)VDria UlicDuriana Rose, DOROTHY PERKINS. Since the introduction of Rosa Wichuriana from Japan a few years since there have been so many hybrids from it raised and introduced that we at first hesitated somewhat about add- ing still another one to the list. After testing the " Dorothy Perkins " for three years, how- ever, we are so thoroughly convinced of its superiority to any other roses in its class of the same or of anywhere nearly the same color, that we thought it well worthy of introduction. PARENTAGE. The Dorothy Perkins was one of a lot of some 200 hybridised seedlings of Wichuriana and is thought to have been crossed with Mme. Gabriel Luizet. Special Prices to Large Buyers. CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS A KW PLANTS. ^3 HARDINESS. In this important point noth- ing more could be desired. Two unusually severe winters failed to injure the plants in the least although during one of them the tempera- ture went as low as 20° below zero and there was not the usual snowfall to protect them. THE FLOWERS are of large size for this class of rose, usually about 134 inches acro-s; are borne in clusters of from six to ten and are very double; the petals are very prettily rolled back and crinkled: the buds are remarkably pretty, being pointed in shape and of just the right size for the button-hole. THE COLOR is a most beautiful clear shell- pink and holds a long time without fading. Even when the flowers commence to fade the color is still pleasing, being then a lovely deep rose. IN VIGOR and habit of growth the "Dorothy Perkins " is a true descendant of Rosa Wichuri- ana. Like the latter, its natural habit is to trail flat along the ground although it is also susceptible of being trained over arches or other supports. It is remarkably vigorous in growth, often making shoots ten to fifteen feet in length during a single season. FRAGRANCE. ' The flowers are very sweetly scented, a characteristic not' possessed by most other roses of this class. THE FOLIAGE is of a rich deep green, of thick, leathery texture, and remains on the plant in perfect condi- tion till well on into the winter, makmg / it almost an evergreen variety. . - From the Florists' Fxchange. ' 'The / flowers of the new hybrid Wichuriana rose, '"Dorothy Perkins" are very dou- ble and of a pleasing rose or Brides- /■ maid pink color. For size and color ^\ the variety is no doubt an vnprove- vient over existing kinds." From the American Ft oris t (in an article describing our nurseries) ' ' A number of Wichuriana seedlings will probably be distributed next year, one of them'named Dorothy Perkins, a re- markably' free bloomer with very- dou- ble flowers of a soft, light pink shade, produced in large clusters and very fragrant and lasting." Price, 20c. each; 3 for 55c. ; 6 for $1.00. HELENE, the Hew Seedling from Crimson Rambler. This is a rose novelty that we can strongly recommend. It was sent to us by a famous German rosarian as an improvement in many ways upon even its wonderful parent, the Crimson Rambler. It is of very robust growth , throwing up canes ten to fifteen feet high in a single season. The foliage is similiar to that of Crimson Rambler, being of the same thick, leathery texture and glossy appearance, but it is less subject to mildew. It seems perfectly hardy and has stood the winter in the northern United States rather better than the Crimson Rambler. Its flowers are borne in large clusters, a well grown bush prod^King them in amazing profusion. The individual flowers are larger than those of Crimson Rambler, nearh' double and of good substance, remaining in perfection on the bush for a long time. The color is a pure, soft, violet-rose, almost blush, base of petals yellowish. The numerous anthers and pistils are pure yellow and give further color to the flowers. The buds are carmine, finely ciliated or mossed and are borne in clusters of 25 to 50. We regard it as a most valuable ad- dition to the rambler ty-pe of roses. Price, 15c. each; 3 for 45c.; 6 for 85c.; 12 for Si. 50. SEVEN NEW ROSES OF SPECIAL MERIT. Caroline Marniesse— This is a perpet- ual bloomer and we have never found its equal; EMPRESS OF CHINA. OuT' Onion Seed is Selected Stock. / W. RAMSEY & SON, AUBURN, N. V. even in a dry season when other so-called per- petual bloomers show scarcely any blossom, the purchaser of this variety may expect a continuous mass of bloom. They are perfectly hardy and produce medium size very double flowers, very sweetly scented. Price 15c. each; 3 for 40c. ; 6 for 75c. ; 12 for $1.40. The Clio Rose — Produces flowers of a beautiful flesh color, and has the most delicate texture and coloring imaginable. The plant is a hardy, vigorous grower and produces flowers in abundance, many being 6 inches in diameter. Price, 15c. each; 3 for 40c.; 6 for 75c.; 12 for $1.40. Empress of China— This is a ne^v and valuable perpetual blooming climber. It com- mences flowering the first of May and except under some especially trying circumstances, such as a long drouth, it will bloom repeatedly until late fall. Flowers are small, fragrant, delicate and waxy. Bud is a dark red, chang- ing to a red or pink, like an apple blossom. Price, 15c. each; 3 for 40c.; 6 for 75c.; 12 for $1.40. Helen Keller — The plant is a vigorous grower and produces brilliant rose colored flow- ers in great abundance from early spring until fall. Price, 15c. each; 3 for 40c.; 6 for 75c.; 12 for $1.40. Mrs. R. G. Sherman Crawford— Color is a deep, rich pink, outer petals tinted with pale flesh; flowers are large, full, very fragrant and unique. Price, 15c. each; 3 for 40c. ; 6 for 75c. ; 12 tor ^1.40 Marchioness of Lorne— Large, full, cup-shaped; buds long and handsome; rich shining rose color with vivid carmine; hardy, very fragrant. Price, 15c. each; 3 for 40c.; 6 for 75c. ; 12 for $1.40. Margaret Dicl<son— A seedling raised by A. Dickson & Sons. The flower is of mag- nificent form, very double and the color is a waxy white; petals are large shell shaped and prettily curled back ; very beautiful. Price, 1 5c. each; 3 for 40c.; 6 for 75c.; 12 for $1.40. One each of the 7 for 90c. SIX HARDY CLIMBING ROSES. Climbing Roses can be enjoyed everywhere, and the following varieties endure the most trying zero weather, and are covered with a mass of bloom in the spring. Baltimore Belle— Produces very double flowers in large clusters. Color, pale blush, shading to rose color. Price, 12c. each; 3 for 35c.; 6 for 65c. ; 12 for $1.25. Greville or Seven Sisters— Flowers are produced in large clusters. _ They vary in color from white to crimson. Price, 12c. each; 3 for 35c., 6 for 65c.; 12 for $1.25. Queen of the Prairies— Clear, bright pink; sometimes with a white stripe. Very double, full and blooms in clusters. Price, 12c. each; 3 for 35c. ; 6 for 65c. ; 12 for $1.25. Russell's Cottage— Dark velvety crim- son; very double, full and a profuse bloomer. Price, I2C. each; 3 for 35c.; 6 for 65c.; 12 for ^1.25. Tennessee Belle — A strong, vigorous climber and free bloomer. Bright rosy blush; large, full and fragrant. One of the very best. Price, I2C. each; 3 for 35c.; 6 for 65c.; 12 for $1.25. Mary Washington— A hardy, perpetual blooming climber. The flowers are pure white, perfectly double to center, sweet and borne in endless numbers all summer. The m.ost valu- able rose for out-door culture. AYe have the genuine stock to offer at the following prices: 15c. each; 3 for 40c.; 6 for 75c.; 12 for $1.40. FOUR RAMBLER ROSES. Besides the famous Crimson Rambler, we offer three new Ramblers. They are champion roses, half sisters, in fact, by blood relationship, and are worthy champions to the well-known Crimson Rambler. For 50c. , we will mail post- paid to any address, one strong plant of each of the four. The Yellow Rambler or Aglaia— This is the only hardy Yellow Climbing Rose, and has been found to successfully withstand, without protection, a continued temperature of from zero to 2 degrees below, which proves it to be far hardier than any other yellow climbing rose yet introduced and can be successfully grown where other roses succeed at all. As many as 150 blossoms grow in a cluster. Buds a bright yellow, changing to a beautiful cream}^ Special Prices to Large Buyers. CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS. tinge. Flowers last 3 to 4 weeks and are very fragrant. Price, 15c. each; 3 for 40c.; 6 for 75c. ; 12 for $i.2£5. The Pink Rambler or Euphrosyne — Similar to the Yellow Rambler in nearly all respects except color. It is a seedling of Rosa Polyantha Sarmentosa, is clear light red or pink, with numerous golden anthers. Price, 15c. each; 3 for 40c. ; 6 for 75c.; 12 for §1.25. The White Rambler or Thalia— Or- iginated by the well-known German, Mr. Peter Lambert. It is a seedling of Rosa Polyantha Sarmentosa, crossed with Parquerette. Pure white, small, double flowers. Price, 15c. each; 3 for 40c.; 6 for 75c.; 12 for $1.25. Crimson Rambler— This is a splendid rose, and another year's trial proves that it is perfectly hardy, making shoots 10 to 12 feet, in a season. Produces 25 to 30 flowers in a cluster, entirely covering the plant from the ground to the top with a mass of bright, glowing crimson. It has been largely advertised and is very pop- ular. Price of good strong plants, 15c. each; 3 for 35c. ; 6 for 65c.; 12 for $1.25. THREE CtRAND SOUPERT ROSES. . J2c. each; 3 for 30c.; 6 for 55c.; \2 for $1.00, These Roses are perfectly hardy in the open ground and bear, all summer, great quantities of large flowers, all of which are perfectly dou- ble. Either as a pot or garden rose, the Soup- erts are excellent. Clothilde Soupert— Fine for out-door, and, by many, considered the very finest pot rose; color, a pearly white, with center of tinted sal- mon peach. Yellow Soupert — Color, a beautiful light yellow, shaded to white at edge of petals; plant, dwarf, bushy and very free flowering in clusters. It is a valuable sort. Pink Soupert — This is a beautiful bright pink and contrasts finely with the other varie- ties, .blooms freely and produces double blos- soms. A great beauty. We will send one each for 30c. XTbree ^IDoss IRoses. Blanche Morreau— Is pure white, large and full; buds very mossy and handsome; one of the few moss roses that bloom repeatedly dur- ing the season. Crimson Globe — A beautiful dark crimson. The open flowers have a fine round form like "Hybrid Perpetuals;" buds are well mossed and handsome; strong vigorous grower and a free bloomer. Princess Adelaide— Light rose pink, of good size. The bush is very hardy, reaching a height of 6 to 8 feet. It is especially well adapted to forming a hedge and a more beautiful one can- not be imagined. 15c. each; 3 for 40c.; 6 for 75c. ; 12 for ^1.25. Trailing Roses. (WICHURIANA HYBRIDS.) South Orange Perfection — Blooms freely in clusters. Color, rosy blush, changing to white; flowers are perfect rosettes in form, very pretty and entirely distinct from all others. Pink Roamer — A more rampant grower than the others and seems to combine the beauty of the Sweet Briar with the Wichuriana. The flowers are single and from 2 to 3 inches in diameter; rich pink with silver center and orange red stamens; exceedingly fragrant and picturesque. Universal Favorite — Same as the Double White except in color, which is clear, bright pink; equally as beautiful as the Double White and a charming companion for it, rianda's Triumph— A new Hybrid Wichuri- ana of remarkable beautv. The flowers are medium size, perfectly double to the center, pure white and ver}- fragrant. The plant is an erect grower, has handsome dark green foliage; is entirely hard}- and bears its lovely flowers in large clusters; valuable for all purposes where fine hardy roses are wanted. Price, I2C. each; 3 for 35c.; 6 for 65c.; 12 for $1.25, postpaid. Ei^erblootning Bedding Roses. (Teas and Hybrid Teas.) These are most popular for bedding; bloom when very small, and, if well cared for, flower continually during the whole season. Price, lOc. each; 3 for 28c.; 6 for 55c.; \2 for $1.00. We offer the following varieties: Wichuriana— A trailing variety, creeping like an Ivy. Small shining leaves, pure white flowers. Very hard3\ Suitable for rockeries or cemeteries. Augustine Quinoiseau(White La France) — Is fully described in calling it a ver3'pale, satiny La France. It is flrst-class. Aggrippina — Rich crimson; good bedder. The best of its class. Order Early and Avoid Delay. 26 /. W. RAMSEY & SON, AUBURN, N V. Champion of the World— A cross between Magna Charta and Hermosa. Perfectly hardy, perpetual in bloom; perfectly double. Deep rosy pink, darker than Hermosa. Duchess of Albany (Red La France)— Sim- ilar to La France, but much darker. A leading forcing rose in this country. Etoile de Lyon — Deep yellow, double and very beautiful. A good bedder. Hermosa — Bright rose, medium or small; hardy. It is continually in bloom; not full; very popular. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria— Pure white with yellow center. Very free. A most promising variety, having the form of C. Mermet. Mme. AngeIiqueVeysset(Striped LaFrance) — It promises extremely w^ell. A nicely striped La France. Mme. Hoste — Yellowish white, often canary yellow ; base of petals often amber colored. One of the finest forcing varieties. Mme. Caroline Testout— Flower large, dou- ble and gobular; clear satiny rose, center bright- er. Very fragrant. flarion Dingee— Deep carmine. Very fine bedder. flarie Quillot— White, faintly tinged yellow. Large, full and of splendid form. One of the most beautiful. firs. Degraw — Resembles Appohne, but more prolific. Glossy pink, fragrant and con- tinuous bloomer. Fine bedder; hardy south of New York. Meteor — Velvety crimson. The brightest and best of Hybrid Teas, without a purple tinge. Papa Qontier — Very bright rose or red, large not double; flower extra good. A first-class forcing variety. Perle Des Jardins — Canary yellow; large or very large, full well formed, stiff stems; very free. The standard Forcing Tea by which all others are compared. Princess Bonnie — Crimson, inside of petals faintly streaked white. Pink Soupert— A superb new Tea Polyantha Rose. It is an offspring of Clothilde Soupert; pink. The freedom of bloom is marvelous; throughout the entire growing season, it pro- duces cluster after cluster of finelv formed buds and flowers. It is hardy, with slight protection. For open ground planting, this variety is con- ceded to be the best of all Pink Roses. It suits everybody and is one of the most popular roses in cultivation. Safrano — Saffron and apricot; yellow, large, semi-double, beautiful in bud; very free. Souv. de La Malmaison — Flesh shaded fawn; large, very full, flat. A fine rose. Souv. de President Carnot— Long bud of Niphetos shape; flesh color, shaded with rosy white at the edges of the petals. Seedling from Lady Mary Fitzwilliam. rioselia (Yellow Soupert) — After another 3^ear's trial, we pronounce this superb, new free- flowering Tea Polyantha to be one of the pret- tiest, best and most satisfactory roses in this book. This is a strong endorsement, but this variety, in our estimation, merits it. It is re- markably free blooming, producing in continu- ous profusion, throughout the growing season, clusters of 3 to 6 flowers, exquisitely beau- tiful, very double and of graceful form, the buds are perfect m their shape, and as they open, do not look unlike Camellia flowers; petals are tint- ed with white on yellow ground, which becomes golden in center of flower. Hardy with protec- tion. HYBRID PERPETUALS. Hybrid Perpetuals should be very extensively grown They are best suited for garden culture in the North. All varieties given under this class are thoroughly hardy and suitable for planting in beds, borders or hedges. They fur- nish deep, rich, glowing colors, and are the fin- est of all roses for vases. Price of any of the fol- lowing varieties : 10c» each ; 3 for 28c.; 6 for 55c.; 12 for $1.00. Caprice — The flowers are large, ground color soft satiny pink, distinctly striped and dashed with white and carmine. It is beautiful in the bud form, being quite long and pointed, show- ing the stripes and markings to great advantage, making it a valuable variety for cutting. Alfred Colomb — Bright carmine crimson; very large, full and of fine globular form. Anne de Diesbach — Bright rose color; verv large and showy; particularly fine in bud; flow- ers slightly cupped. A vigorous grower; one of the best. Baron de Bonstetten — Flowers large, very double and full; color a rich, dark red, passing to a deep, velvety maroon; highly scented. Coquette des Blanches — A finely formed pure white rose, occasionally shows light flesh when first opening ; beautiful shell-shaped petals , evenly arranged. Flowers of good size, perfect, fine form and finish. One of the finest, freest and most beautiful of the white Hybrids. Very suitable for cemetery planting. Gen. Jacqueminot — Brilliant crimson; very large, globular and excellent. A free bloomer, unsurpassed in its clear, rich crimson scarlet color. Gen. Washington — Perfectly double, large, fine form. Color, soft scarlet, sometimes glow- ing crimson. Cayuga Comity Grown Seed Potatoes Are the Best, CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS. 27 Madame Plantier — Pure white; a profuse bloomer; is well-known and valuable; an "Iron- clad " in hardiness; a splendid cemetery rose; unlike the other varieties, it should neve?' be pruned. Magna Charta— A splendid sort; bright, clear pink, flushed with violet crimson; very sweet; flower extra large, fine form, very double and full. A free bloomer. Harshall P. Wilder — Flowers very large, perfectly double and of good substance. Color, bright cherry red, shading to crimson. The plant is a clean, health}^ grower, and a very free bloomer. Mrs. J. H. Laing — This we consider one of the finest roses of its class. It is ver}- free flow- ering, commencing to bloom early in the season, and continues to bloom profusely until Autumn. Color a soft, delicate pink, with a satin tinge; very fragrant. (Branb flew IRose. Red Marechal Neil — The Yellow Marechal Neil has been known from time immemorial as one of the most fragrant and delightful of all roses. The red one is a cross between the old Marechal Neil and the equally well-known and desirable rose, General Jacqueminot. The flower is very large, well -shaped, full and like the 3^ellow Marechal Neil in form of buds and flowers. The color is a bright carmine red, shading to pink; very sweetly fragrant; flowers most freely on branches of last year's growth, and should therefore be trimmed ver}^ sparing- ly. In habit of growth it is very vigorous and of climbing habit, though not quite so strong growing as the yellow Marechal Neil. It has one important advantage over the latter, how- ever, in being very hardy, it having withstood, unprotected, the severe storms of Northern New York. It received a gold medal at the Rose Ex- hibition of 1897, at Frankford-on- Maine, Ger- many. The leaves are very large, glossy and handsome. Price, 30c. each; 2 for 50c. Choice Tree Roses. These grow tree shaped, and when in full bloom are objects of beauty, making handsome plants for the lawn. We offer only the hardy perpetuals, a hardy class, and have them in white and different shades of pink, red and crimson; fine, strong trees that will bloom nice- ly the first year. Price, 70c. each; 3 for $2.00^ by express. They are too large to mail. LoRAiNE Co., Omo, Not. 6th, '99. We have purchased seeds from several different seedsmen, and can truthfully say that the packets we purchased of yon were larger and better filled. The seeds germinated quickly, and we have always found them true to name. Respectfully, MRS. M. M. STORROW. I Special Rose Offer. I fl We will mail JO Everblooming; k Roses (our selection) for SOc, 20 |p § for $J.25.t^ J' J' ^ J> ^ J> J' ^ LORD PENZANCE'S J^ew Hybrid Sweet Briars. The foliage of every one of them is as sweet- ly scented as the old-fashioned Sweet Briar that grew in our grandmother's garden. Fine, strong plants are offered this season in sets of three, comprising the colors : RED, PINK and WHITE, Price, 20c, each; one each of three col- ors, 50c. The Sweet Briar or Eglantine— Acknowl- edged by all to possess one of the sweetest per- fumes that nature has provided, and its delicious scent is the object for which it is usually culti- vated. These new varieties, now for the first time placed in commerce, are vast improve- ments upon the old sorts. The foliage of every one of them is as sweetly scented as the com- mon Sweet Briar. Added to this, the llowers, which are borne in wondrous profusion, are var- ied in color from white, through several shades of pink, to very dark red or crimson. The plants are perfectly hard}', even in very bleak and exposed positions, hardier in fact than the common hedge-row briar. THE NEW WHITE BLACKBERRY, The paradox of the fruit world. A scientifically bred, pedigreed berry, raised by Luther Burbank the ** Wizard of Hortictilture'^ whose originations have world-wide fame and value. White Blackberry ♦* Iceberg" — Another season's experence with it has only the more thoroughly confirmed our good opinion of the Iceberg Blackberry. No one should judge of it from the unsatisfactory qualities of the white blackberries heretofore known, for they have Order Early and Avoid Delay. 28 /. W. RAMSEY & SON, AUBURN, N Y. been of interest as curiosities only. In the Iceberg we have a berry above the average of other kinds in size and flavor, equalled by only a very few in hardiness and productiveness and absolutely unequaled by any in handsome and attractive appearance. We especially recom- mend the Iceberg as a desert fruin. What could be more enticing and appetizing, as well as de- licious, than a dish of these transparent, crystal like berries, suffused with yellow cream? No blackening of the teeth and lips in eating this snowy fruit. HARDINESS is a point in which the Iceberg more than fulfilled the utmost expectations. The winter of 1898-99 was an unusually severe one throughout this country and blackberries of nearly all varieties were more or less injured, but, in spite of the fact that there was not the usual snowfall to protect it, the Iceberg came through without injury. The plants had made strong, rapid growth the season preceding and there were many tall slender canes six feet or more in height but they were frozen back only three or four inches at tne very tips, even with a continued temDerature of iS to 20° below zero. EARLINESS. The Iceberg is on e of the very earliest varieties, ripening its first fruit in the latitude of Western New York as early as July 6th to 8th, being more than a week ahead of Taylor in the same latitude; but as the berries are ripened in succession and will remain on the bushes a long time in good condition the fruit- ing period is extended for fully a month. SIZE. The fruit is of good size, usually not less than one inch in length when fully develop- ed, thus being rather above the average of other varieties in this respect. FLAVOR. Like other blackberries, the Ice- berg has a slightly bitter flavor if not thoroughly ripened, but when fully ripe tl^e flavor is sweet and pleasant. There is no hard core to the ber- ries, as in many other sorts, in fact no core is perceived in eating them; all is sweet and de- licious. PRODUCTIVENESS. In this point the Ice- berg is unsurpassed by any other variety with which we are familiar. The berries are borne in splendid large clusters and so freely that the canes are often bent over nearly to the ground. From Charles A. Green, Rochester, N. V. "This IS the finest white blackberry we have ever seen. It is of large size, is juicy, and ten- der all through the core, and, if hardy as you seem to have proved it, is undoubtedly the most valuable blackberry of its class." I From {Pro/.) Emory E. Smith, Leland Stan- ford, Jr. University , Cal. 'T can still see m my mind's eye those magnif- icent hybrid berries in your experimental grounds, but I feel I cannot fully appreciate your work, for it w^ould take weeks, rather than hours, to give the experiments the careful in spection which they deserve." Price, 15c. each; 3 for 40c. ; 12 for $1. 50; post- paid; by express $6.00 per 100; $35.00 per m. Cbe Ratbbun Blackberry. A giant among its kind; fruit measures \ inches long and inches in diameter; 45 ber- ries filled a quart box while it took 164 berries of Snyder Blackberry to do it. The Rathbun Blackberry has already become known and has established a high reputation, and the fruit has brought a much higher price than any other blackberry of its kind at this time. The plant is a strong, erect grower and unlike most varieties produces but few suckers. It is not a Dewberry nor is there the least evi- dence that there is a mixture of Dewberry in the plant, as no Dewberries were cultivated on the place or in the neighborhood where it was grown. It grows on long stems in clusters, which enables it to be easily gathered. The berries are large and have no hard core; of the highest flavor. It has been sent a distance of some 36 miles, by wagon and rail, going through in fine condition and selling in preference to the best other varieties in market and bringing a higher price. This certainly is a monster black- berry and our customers should order plants as they are much cheaper this spring than last. Cayuga County Grown Seed Potatoes Are the Best. CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS. 29 Cornell University, College of Agriculture. L. H. Baily, Professor of Horticulture. Ithaca, N. Y. The Rathbun Blackberry is now in full fruit, and we are very much pleased with it. It is midway between a blackberry and a dewberry in habit as also in earliness. The berries are exceedingly large, glossy, jet black, and of good quality. We have some extra choice plants that we can offer at 15c. each; $1.40 per dozen by mail postpaid. By Express or Freight not prepaid, $6.00 per roo; §35.00 per m. BLACKBERRIES. Besides the " New Iceberg" and Rathbun, we offer the following well known varieties: Early Harvest— One of the earliest m cultivation Erie — A good market variety. Kittatiny— A popular old var- iety. Wachusett— A very popular sort. Price for good strong plants of any of them Sc. each; 70c. per doz- en by mail postpaid, by Express or' Freight, $2.25 per 100. All the CHOICE and RARE FRUITS, Our list of fruit includes all the novelties and specialties, as well as the standard and reliable varieties. The stock is all vigorous and healthy, and will be sure to please all who buy, by its rapid and vigorous growth and early bearing. Our stock is also guaranteed to be ^free from San Jose Scale. dumber lanb . *Che Business BlacR-Cap* LARGEST BLACK RASPBERRY KNOW. Fruit sold for lOo. per quart when other varieties were selling for 5 to 7c. It is now two 3'ears since we mtroduced the Cumberland Raspberry, and although we dis- tributed plants far and wide throughout this country, thus covering a wide variety- of soils and climatic conditions, we have yet to hear of a single unfavorable report upon this variety. Not a single instance has come to our knowledge where the Cumberland has failed to give tbe most thorough satisfaction. It is offered with the full assurance that it is the most profitable and desirable market variety yet known, be- cause of its immense size, firmness and great productiveness, well entitling it to the above designation of the " Business Black-Cap." In Hardiness the Cumberland is all that could be desired, having undergone without in- jury several winters during which the temper- ature went as low as twenty degrees below zero. We firmly believe it to be the most productive black raspberry yet known. During the ex- ceedingly dr}' and unfavorable season just past it produced. 6,000 quarts per acre, this being neaii}^ three times the yield of Ohio for the same season, and far ahead of all other varieties in the same section of countr}^. CUMBERLAND RASPBERRY. In Size the fruit is simply enormous, run- ning seven-eighths and fifteen-sixteenths of an inch in diameter, but yet is possessed of unusual firmness and stands shipment well. The qual- ity is unsurpassed. The season of ripening fol- Our Onion Seed is Selected Stock. /. W. RAMSEY & SON, AUBURN, NIV. lows Palmer and precedes Gregg a short time. Of very strong and vigorous habit, throwing up stout, stocky canes, well adapted for supporting their immense loads of fruit. Remarkably free from that scourge of the raspberry family, anthracnose. In the "Rural New Yorker'' of October 22, 1898, (page 723), Mr. B. P. Foster writes: "I want to say a few words in favor of the new black Raspberry ' Cumberland, ' w^hich the Rural New Yorker was among the first to de- scribe and illustrate." " I had about five acres of it in fruiting th© past summer and am delighted with it. I had. Ohio, Black Diamond and several other varie- ties growing side by side with it and under ex- actly the same conditions. The Cumberland fully doubled the yield of Ohio 3.nd.iz far ahead of all other varieties on my grounds. The fruit is so large and so abundant that it can easily be picked for one third less than other sorts and it is of such a superior appearance as to com- mand considerably above the market price of other varieties. I cannot too strongly recom- mend this new berry. From Charles Beaver, Fruit Dealer, Har- risburg. Pa.: "I handled some of the Cumber- ^ and Black Raspberries, which are the finest I ever saw, and which were selling in our market at 10 cents per quart, when other varieties were offered at 5c. and 7c. I consider it a remarka- ble fruit of its kind." IOC each; 3 for 25c.; 6 for 40c.; 12 for 75c.; postpaid. 100 by Express Ss-oo; ^30.00 perm. BLACK RASPBERRIES. Besides the Cumberland Black Raspberries we offer the following popular varieties: Columbian— High quality ; fruit large, often an inch in diameter. Gregg — With the exception of the Cumber- land it is the best. Mills — Highly recommended to evaporate. Ohio — Hardy, vigorous and productive, good size and color. Palmer — Large size and good quality. Souhegan or Taylor— Ripens its entire crop in a very short time. Prices of strong plants, 8c. each; 3 for 20c,; 6 for 30c. ; 12 for 50c. By Express or Freight ^1.75 per 100; $12.00 per 1,000. »J1 new Decorative evergreen for l)ou$e €ulture« JAPAN CEDAR. (G*yptomef ia Japonica.) In this species of Cryptomeria we have a most dainty and handsome jardiniere plant for house culture and decoration. It is a plant that has all the beauty of the Auracaria Excelsa or Nor- folk Island Pine (for which it is often mistaken), . but of drooping and more graceful habit. It also has the happy faculty of successfully with- standing the trying atmosphere of living rooms, a quality in which the Auracaria is woefully deficient. As it can be propagated and grown much more economically than the Auracaria, we think we have found in it a plant of great value as a low priced substitute for the latter. It is of very vigorous habit of growth, and JAPAN CEDAR. plants of the size offered by us should reach eighteen inches in height within a few months. As far north as Philadelphia the Cryptomeria Japonica is hardy out doors, where it makes a most beautiful evergreen shrub for lawn plant- ing, and will ultimately attain great size. Price, 20C. each; 3 for 50c. New Red Clematis. Madame Edouard Andre'— An entire- ly distinct and most novel variety, and the near- est approach to a bright red ever sent out. The plant is a strong, vigorous grower, being a hy- brid of the popular Jackmanii, which it resem- bles in freedom of bloom, strong, vigorous growth and shape and size of flower, but is of a distinct carmine red color of a most pleasing shade, entirely different from all other varieties. Clematis Jackmanii. The best known and most valued variety of this popular family. A perfect mass ot bloom when in full flower. Color, dark, rich, royal purple. Special Prices to Large Buyers. CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS. 31 CLEMATIS JACKMANII. New Pink Clematis. Mme. Baron Veillard— A unique shade in Clematis, a pretty lavender pink, a fine con- trast to the stronger colored sorts. Rapid in growth, and slender, graceful habit. Small Flowering Clematis. Paniculata — One of the most beautiful of our hard}' fall-blooming vines. The flowers are pure white, very fragrant, borne in large clust- ers, fairly covering the plant, so that it is a mass of fleecy white; the fragrance is delicious. Large Flowering. Hen ryii — A pure white, large-flowering var- iet}", of fine form, and recognized as by far the finest of the single white sorts. It is a much stronger grower than most of the other varieties, and is entirely hardy. Excellent for cemeter- ies, or wherever a hardy climber is desired. Duchess of Edinburgh— This variety is perfectly double, like a rosette. It is sweetly fragrant, and equally hardy and vigorous with the others. Ramona — Lavender. Very large. Lanuginosa Candida— Pure white. Price, 15c. each; 3 for 35c.; 6 for 65c.; 12 for $1.25; the 8 for 85c. »New Late Strawberry* See cut on last page of cover. The Faultless is a new variety, selected from over 1,000 seedlings, that has never been offered to the public before last year, and we are proud of being the first to offer a variety of so much value. It is a very late variety, and distinctivelv a berry for home use and home markets. We do not claim that it will be a profitable berry to ship long distances, but for a home berry and one to lengthen out the season it is the best we know of. It reaches its prime just when other varieties have passed, and cDmes upon the market when it is usually bare of really fine fruit. The fruit is unusually handsome, bemg very high colored, smooth, glossy and of regular globular shape. It ripens very uniformly, so that one never sees a ripe berry \\ith a green tip. The fruit is colored through and through, the juice when squeezed out appearing even darker than the fruit itself. This makes it an especially desirable berry for canning, as the fruit retains a deep, rich, glossy 1 appearance. In size the fruit far exceeds an}'- other of its season. With very slight soring nineteen to twenty berries will heap a quart box, and thirty-two to thirty-five berries will do so without an}' sorting whatever. The combi- nation of large size and regular form is quite uncommon. There are several other varieties as large, but nearly always of rough, irregular shape. A market gardener to whom the origi- nators supplied a few plants for his own use, reported that his fruit of the Faultless averaged fully two cents per quart more than he received from any other variety. Price^ 80c. per dozen by mail postpaid; $4.00 per 100 by express, not prepaid. STRAWBERRIES. j Besides the " Faultless," a great novelty, we i offer the following well-known varieties: Brandy wine — Immense size; fine quality; medium red; firm and solid. Beder Wood — First-class berry; light scarlet color; good quality. Bubach No. 5 — Combines many excellent qualities; uniform in size; fine form and color; npens early. Clyde — Strong grower; berries large, bright scarlet; medium, early to ripen; immensely productive. Crescent — Medium size; bright, light scarlet. Enhance— A fine large berry. Candy — Another splendid berry for the garden; ripens early, 10 to 12 days earlier than Crescent. Our Onion Seed is Selected Stock. 32 /. IV. RAMSEY & SON, AUBURN, N V. Marshall— One of largest size; dark, rich crimson color. Timbrell — Not only the best late variety, but one of the best of all varieties in quaHty, productiveness and size. Warfie Id— Early, good flavor; productive. Wilson — Old popular variety. William Bait — A good bearer; excellent quality. Also Sharpless,Star,Seaford, Sem- pie, Ridgeway, Parker Earl, Nick Ohmer and Jessie. Price of any of these strawberries, 30c. per dozen, postpaid. By Express or Freight not prepaid, 80c. per 100. Not less than 25 of one kind at 100 rates. RED RASPBERRIES. Cuthbert. — Leading red variety; berries very large; rich crimson color and very hand- some. Marlboro. — Large size; light crimson col- or; good quality; firm and productive; leading early variety for the north. We have good plants of these two red rasp- berries to otfer at loc. each; 3 for 20c.; 6 for 30c.; 12 for 50c. postpaid. By Express or Freight not prepaid, $1.70 per 100; $13.00 per 1,000. GOOSEBERRIES. We offer the following choice varieties: Downing; Houghton; Smith's Im- proved; ColumDus; Industry; Red Jacket. Price, 20c. each, by mail postpaid. By Express or Freight not prepaid, 12 for $1.75 ; 100 for $12.00. CURRANTS. We offer the following varieties: Black Champion, Cherry, Fay's Prolific, North Star. Price of good strong two year old plants, loc. each, by mail postpaid. By Express or Freight not prepaid, 60c. per dozen; $3.50 per 100. (3rape8. Orders should be received by April Jst* RED GRAPES. Brighton — Is a vigorous grower; early; bunches large; of rich wine shade color; an ex- cellent variety. Ripens a week to 10 days be- fore the Delaware; delicate skin. Delaware— Still holds its own as one of the finest grapes ; bunches small.; berries round; skin thin, hght red; flesh very juicy, without any hard pulp and an exceedingly sweet, spicy and delicious flavor. Agawam — Bunch large; berries round; dark red or maroon color. Vine very vigorous, hardy and productive. WHITE GRAPES. Niagara — Vines hardy; fruit large, mostly round; greenish white color. Pocklington — Very hardy; called a white Grape but the fruit is a light golden yellow. Moore's D i a m O n d — Color greenish white; berry about the size of Concord; one of the best. BLACK GRAPES. Concord — Bunch and berries large, pur- plish black; medium early, ripening in Septem- ber. Largely planted by all. Worden— Large grape of the Concord type but earlier, larger in bunch and berry; very popular. Moore's Early— Fruit very large, blue black and free from mildew and disease ; a first class sort. Price of any of the varieties of grapes, 12c. each ; 3 for 3 5c. ; by mail postpaid. By Express or Freight not prepaid, ^i.oo per dozen; I5.00 per hundred. Special Prices to Large Buyers, THE NEW FRINGED ^ ^ TTnT T VTUOrTT PERPETUAL BLOOMING r1 ULi^ Y nUV^JV 44 CHIS grand new race of Hollyhocks is a most de- cided improvement in all respects over the older varieties. Indeed, so different are they, and so much more beautiful in texture and appear- ance that one would hardly suspect they were re- lated to the rather ordinary looking, old style hollyhocks. SIZE. While the flowers of the common holly- hocks rarely exceed three inches across, with this new race they are seldom less than five inches, most of them being over five inches and often sev- en mches across. PERPETUAL BLOOMING HABIT. The lead- ing idea and aim in the breeding of the AUeghen^^ hollyhocks was to produce a race of perpetual blooming habit, and this has been attained with a success that is most gratifying. Two to four buds are formed at the base of every leaf, where the old-style holh^hocks have but one. These buds develop in rotation, the largest first and then the smaller ones, until all have opened into beautiful flowers. In any mild climate new buds are formed before the first crop has finished flowering, so that, in the south flowers are produced all the year round, and, in the north, from Jul}' until cut off by frost. TEXTURE and BEAUTY OF COLORING. No one can imagine the beauty and brilliancy of the blossoms without seeing them. A dish filled with them is indescribably beautiful. The fringed, Chrysanthemum-shaped flowers are of such deli- cate, transparent texture, that they have the ap- pearance of being made of crushed silk. A row of the plants in full bloom has as beautiful and varied shades of coloring as the rambow. Taking into consideration all these valuable characteristics, the Allegheny Hollyhocks certain- ly stand at the head in point of merit and desira- bility of all seed novelties of the last few years. The great height of the column-like spikes adds materially to their decorative value, and until seen growing in front of a portico or in the mixed bor- der, one would never suspect the ornamental possi- bilities of this wonderful new race. IOC. pkt., 3 for 25c. From the Florists Exchange, New York City: "The flowers of the 'Allegheny' Hollyhocks are very different from those of the older sorts both in form and in the manner in which they are dis- posed on the stem. Every bud, to the top of the plant, develops, making the blooming season a long one. The flowers are enormous in size, six inches in diameter, beautifully fringed and colored.