RMRFNF1Y–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. BURPEE'S SEEDS are the BEST that Grow!. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.. W. Atlee Burpee Company; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. Philadelphia, Pa. : W. Atlee Burpee & Co.
RMRG6ND4–. Burpee's farm annual, 1892. Nursery stock Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs. W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., PHILADELPHIA. The Der Wing Squash. Several years ago, in connection with a plants- man, vre sent an Agent (a native Chinaman) to trayel through the interior of China collecting seeds of Vegetables and Flowers which he might discover and which we could grow in America. The majority of these, on testing at Fordhook Farm, proved to be undesirable for American Gardens. One of the new Squashes, however, which we have named " Der Wing&
RMRFNG5Y–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. we offer is the |I Extra Early Radish,—RUBY=PEARL. New Winter Radish—OSAKA. "gZSS SSS. f,. original seed imported by us from Japan. The illustration has been engraved accu- rately from a photograph, but is. of course, too small to give an adequate idea of the handsome appearance of these magnificent large radishes. Very crisp and brittle; both the skin and flesh are pure white. The radishes are of larg
RMRFNEMN–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. BURPEE'S VEGETABLE SEEDS. 67 THE ORIGINAL GENUINE MAMMOTH PUMPKIN. GENUINE MAMMOTH, or TRUE POTIRON (also called KING OF THE MAMMOTHS, Large Yellow Mammoth, Mammoth $50.00 Pumpkin, and Jumbo Pumpkin). The pride taken in growing the largest pumpkin, and the great demand for the seed, explains the multitude of names which this, the Genuine Mammoth Pumpkin (which we have al- ways sold under its original name),
RMRG5H6Y–. Burpee's farm annual : the best seeds that grow including rare novelties. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., PHILADELPHIA.. All visitors to oar Fordhook Farm each summer are most enthusiastic in praise of the magnificent display made by the long rows of our Superb Seed- ling Gladioli. These seedlings have all been carefully saved from the most beautiful French Hybrids, and embrace a wide range of" colors. They are in every way equal to choi
RMRG6P0M–. Burpee's farm annual. Nursery stock Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs; W. Atlee Burpee Company; Nursery stock; Flowers; Vegetables; Seeds. PHIMDEhPHIAPA. and at FORDHOOK FARM, Doylestown, Pa. ââ? 1 â JANUARY i, 1896. To Our Friends and Patrons:â THE FARM ANNUAL may not appear quite so attractive as catalogues with larger pages, more alluring illustrations, and elaborate descriptions that are often overdrawn, but it has been published for twenty years in its present form and is known everywhere as a thoroughly trustworthy guide to all re
RMRG6TWF–. Burpee's farm annual. Nursery stock Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Flowers Pennsylvania Catalogs; Vegetables Pennsylvania Catalogs; Seeds Pennsylvania Catalogs. BURPEE'S SPECIALTIES FOR 1891. 29 THE IGNOTUM (Unknown) TOMATO. This valuable uew tomato was so named by Piol'essor L. l. Baii-ky, wlio discovered it as a chance sport in a patch of the Eifonnif/c Daucr at the fironnds of the Michigan Agricultural College in 1887. Since then it has been thoroughly est^iblislied by carel'ul selection, and our crop at Fordhook Farm the past season was very uniform and true. So much lias been writ
RMRH4H9D–. A bright book about seeds : we paid to have the outside red it will pay you to have the inside "read". Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. HOW TO MAKE AND HOW TO USE TH EM* W.ATLEE BURPEE 1(9 (f Philadelphia. INJURIOUS INSECTS AND THE USE OF INSECTICIDES. BY FRANK W. SEMPERS, Director of FORDHOOK FARM Laboratory. A complete and convenient treatise on insects destructive to Fruit, Field, and Garden crops. Contains the latest and best methods for preventing insect injuries and giv
RMRFNG7J–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. NEW ROSE-RIBBED PARIS CELERY.. NEW CUCUMBER—FORDHOOK PICKLING. This distinct new Cucumber is the result of a cross of a European variety on the Cool-and-Crisp. It is wonderfully prolific, and might be termed a continuous bearer. Planted at the same time with other Cucumbers, the Fordhook Pickling will continue to bear pickles plentifully after the other varieties have ripened their fruit and ceased to produ
RMRFNE4T–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., PHILADELPHIA. Extra Clean GRASS SEEDS. In the following list we hare described briefly the best Grasses for general use. Our limited space does not permit extended descriptions and illustrations, but the seeds are of best grades only and extra clean ;âentirely free from all noxious and foreign seeds. The prices, are subject to variations according to the market. Special prices tci
RMRFNG21–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. Burpee's American Seedlings—SWEET PEAS. Superb new varieties not yet named,—all of the largest size, finest form, and of the most beautiful colorings. By crossing and recrossing the finest new Sweet Peas of the improved large- flowe?'ing type there has occurred the most remarkable "break," which we now offer in mixture as Burpee's New American Seedlings. In gathering a bouquet of these beautiful n
RMRFNDHJ–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. IMPERIAL GERMAN PANSY,—THE BLACK PRINCE. IMPERIAL GERMAN PANSIES. The Imperial German Pansies are famous for their almost endless variety of charming shades of color, united with large size and perfect form of flowers. They embrace all the solid or self colors; delicately-shaded flowers; five-spotted and three-spotted; edged or bor- dered flowers of various colors, each with a distinct rim of white, yellow,
RMRFNEDD–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. Burpee's Seed of the Best TOMATOES. It is false economy to try to save on the first cost of Tomato Seed,—a little seed goes so far. And yet the country is almost "flooded" with cheap Tomato Seed, saved without any regard to selection, and sometimes even the refuse of canning establishments. Our Tomatoes are grown especially for seed, and largely by ourselves in Bucks County, Pa. This seed actually
RMRFND9W–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. 136 W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., PHILADELPHIA. Six Grand CHRYSANTHEMUMS for 50 Cts. We have grown an ample stock of the following varieties to make possible this UNEQUALED COLLECTION of Six New and Best Chrysanthemums for 50 Cts. GLORY OF THE PACIFIC. For early autumn flowering in the open ground this is the very best pink. The magnificent large flowers have finely reflexed, broad petals, which show the clear
RMRG6HE8–. Burpee's farm annual. Nursery stock Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs; W. Atlee Burpee Company; Nursery stock; Flowers; Vegetables; Seeds. The r)est SWEET PEAS. Testimony of a Well=Known Expert. In the extensive trials at Fordhook Farm we have learned to know accurately the value of all the many varieties of Sweet Peas, and by being careful to contract only with the most trustworthy, skilled growers to produce our supplies we know that our Sweet Peas are all true to name and of the finest selected strains. By no means can this be said o
RMRFNFPW–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. The handsome appearance of this distinct new Beet is well represented in the illustration. The roots are of a neat turnip >/(^^^J shape, with smooth skin aud deep blood-red flesh, of rich, tender quality. It is ready to use very early, growing as quickly as does the Egyptian, while it does not become coarse and stringy when of large size. Com pared with such famous sorts as Edmand's and Eclipse, the Co-
RMRFNG0G–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. BURPEE'S NOVELTIES FOR 1897. 15. New Cyclamen—GIANT OF CALIFORNIA, This is an improved variety of Cyclamen Persicum Giganteum. The illustration of a ^ ingle flower shows the exact natural size of the beautiful, large white flowers, tipped with red, while the plants are remarkable for the num- / ber of flowers borne in such rich profusion. A good, average plant the first year from seed will bear about sixty
RMRFK8T2–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. IMPROVED GUERNSEY PARSNIP. MANURES: HOW TO MAKE AND HOW TO USE THEM A Practical Treatise on the Chemistry of Manures and Manure Making. mm. W.ATLEE BURPEE &<? C Philadelphia. We want to place a copy of this excellent new book in the hands of every farmer in America. It is a book for which farmers have waited for years, tell- ing them what they want to know about manures and the management of land in
RMRFND98–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. STANDARD LIST OF CHOICE GERANIUMS. Their culture in the open fields at the Model Farm is a fine test of the capabilities of Geraniums for bedding, and any found lacking in vigor, freedom of bloom, size of truss, or brilliancy and constancy of color are quickly discarded. Strict comparative trials as pot plants are made also in the greenhouses, so that we know the following to be a fine, well-sifted list of
RMRFNDDB–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. ROSES and other PLANTS. Mailed Direct from the PENROSE NURSERIES,. partial view OF THE PENROSE NURSERIES,—Comer of Penrose Avenue and Wolf Street, Philadelphia. Full success is attained only by a specialist. "Jack of all trades is master of none." We have devoted more than twenty years to supplying "The Best Seeds that Grow." Burpee's Seeds would not be recognized now as the American Sta
RMRFNEC7–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. fordhook FIRST tomato. From a Photograph. Fordhook First (Burpee).—Five days later than the First of All, but superior to it in flavor, shape, and solid- ity. The smoothest extra early variety tested.—From Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station. We find Fordhook First as early as any we have tried, generally perfectly smooth, ripening evenly about the stem, heavy and solid.—Reported from the Experi- menta
RMRFND80–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. 140 W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., PHILADELPHIA.. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.. W. Atlee Burpee Company; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. Philadelphia, Pa. : W. Atlee Burpee & Co.
RMRG6NB9–. Burpee's farm annual 1894. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. 96 W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., PHILADELPHIA.. DER WING SQUASH. Several years ago we sent an agent (a native Chinaman) to travel through the interior of China collecting seeds of vegetables and flowers which he might discover and which we could grow in America. The majority of these, on testing at Fordhook Farm, proved to be undesirable for American gardens. One of the new Squashes, however, which we have named " Der Wing&q
RMRFNEFC–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. victoria spinach. From a Photograph. NEW VICTORIA. The illustration above shows a plant engraved from a photograph. The foliage is heavy, the broad, dark-green leaves being of the true Savoy appearance and of the finest quality, but the most remarkable feature that will make it of special value (for spring planting) is the fact that it is in prime condition from two weeks to three weeks after all other vari
RMRFNE2P–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. Burpee's 1896 Set of New SWEET PEAS Besides "Cupid" we introduced in 1896 Five New Sweet Peas, shown in our colored plate, but sold only in retail packets. Seed of these are now offered by the ounce. Each is described faithfully on this and the following page. While all are distinct, the most beautiful are Ramona, Gray Friar, and Daybreak, which should be in every collection. RAMONA. I'm Grand flo
RMRFNF0B–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. GOOD ONION SEED is of the utmost importance. Fully realizing this, we make a Specialty of the BEST Onion Seed. We have all our crops raised under special contract, subject to careful supervision. Our Ouion Seed is grown only from choice, selected bulbs, examined critically before being set out for seed. In quality it is vastly superior to much that is put upon the market, often grown by persons either too i
RMRH50M0–. A bright book about seeds : we paid to have the outside red it will pay you to have the inside "read". Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. A Flower, natural size, of BURPEE'S DEFIANCE petunia, as grown at Fordhook Farm. BURPEE'S DEFIANCE LARGEST-FLOWERING PETUNIAS. This grand strain is rightly entitled to the name Defiance, as in many hundreds of trials at Fordhook Farm we have never found its equal. The illustration shows a single flower, accurately drawn from nature ; this flo
RMRFNG0A–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. New Cyclamen—GIANT OF CALIFORNIA, This is an improved variety of Cyclamen Persicum Giganteum. The illustration of a ^ ingle flower shows the exact natural size of the beautiful, large white flowers, tipped with red, while the plants are remarkable for the num- / ber of flowers borne in such rich profusion. A good, average plant the first year from seed will bear about sixty flowers during the season, while
RMRFNDF3–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. A SINGLE PLANT OF SALVIA SPLENDENS. SALVIA (Flowering Sage). Of all the Salvias the Splendens, described below, is the brightest and best, but the four other varieties described are also well worthy of cultivation. PER PKT Coccinea grandiflora rosea. Very beautiful flowers of an orange-rose color ; height three feet, 10 Farinacea. The plants form dwarf, compact bushes, clothed with peculiarly rich, bright f
RMRFNFEH–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. NEW GOLDEN SELF=BLANCHING CELERY. The beautiful appearance of the plant, with its close habit, compact growth, and straight, vigorous stalks, is shown in the illustration. The ribs are perfectly solid, crisp, and of delicious flavor, while it has the decided merit of being self-blanching to a very re- markable degree. Without banking up or any covering whatever, even the outer ribs become of a handsome, fre
RMRG6FX6–. Burpee's novelties for 1890. Nursery stock Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Flowers Pennsylvania Catalogs; Vegetables Pennsylvania Catalogs; Seeds Pennsylvania Catalogs. DOLICHOS Bl-CONTORTUS. See unknown Annuals, below. GENERALLY Seope of HNKNOWN ANNUALS. In showing to visitors our Flower Trials at Fordhook Farm, we have frequently been struck by the interest dis- played in many species that seemed entirely novel and unknown. We have thought that others who cannot visit our gardens in person might like, in a small way, to make an "experimental garden" at home, and to enjoy the
RMRFNF1B–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. NEW WATERMELON, —COLE'S EARLY. WATERMELON,-COLE'S EARLY. This is one of the finest early watermelons ; of medium size, form and markings shown in the illustration, engraved from a photograph. It is so early that it matures in every State ; very hardy ; the flesh is deep red in color, clear to the rind, and "is most sweet and delicate in flavor. It is exceedingly brittle, and hence cannot be shipped to
RMRFNE88–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. Burpee's Best SEED POTATOES. There is certainly 11 no money in potatoes'''' at the low prices of this year and last. Many growers will undoubtedly get discouraged, and hence it is quite likely that a much smaller acreage will be put in this year. Hence we would not be surprised to see potatoes advance in price for crop of 1897. BSS^* If you intend to plant any potatoes this year, either for market or home u
RMRFNG11–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., PHILADELPHIA. The New BEGONIA VULCAN* Begonia Semperilorens Atrococtineum. This grand new variety originated at Foedhook Farm. It is a seedling of the well-known Begonia Vernon, which is so popular all over the world as the best variety for bedding on account of profusion of bloom, beautiful foliage, and hardy growth. The many good qualities of Vernon are intensified in the VULCAN
RMRFNFDC–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. season as needed. COLLARDS. GEORGIA COLLARDS. The Collard, also known in different sections as '"Cole" and " Colewort," origin- ated in the South, in the effort of the Cabbage to per- petuate itself under an adverse climate. Collards are extensively grown in the South for "greens," as they are an easy, sure crop, and afford an abundance of food for both man and beast. It forms
RMRFNDW5–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. io6 W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., PHILADELPHIA.. Perennial Chrysanthemums. Perennial Chrysanthemums cross-fertilize with 'such wonderful variety that rarely two plants flower alike from the seed. All the colors, markings, and shapes known in Chrysanthemums, and occasionally an extremely valuable new variety may be expected. The great prize- winning sorts shown at the Chrysanthemum shows, of which single variet
RMRFNDM4–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. New Imperial JAPANESE MORNING GLORIES. These grand new Morn- ing Glories from Japan are remarkable for the large size and exquisite new colors of the flowers, with magnificent foliage, often beautifully blotched. Of strong, robust growth, the vines grow quickly to a height of twelve to twenty feet. " They are of all shades of red, from the most delicate pink to the most brilliant crimson and maroon, an
RMRFNED0–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. New Tomato—FORDHOOK FIRST.. Foedhook Fiest is a perfectly smooth, solid tomato of first-class appearance ; also extremely early,—ready to market nearly as soon as the rough unshapely fruits of poor quality of th Richmond type. The varieties of this ty such as Earliest of All, Early Ruby, Atlantic Prize, Ki of the Earlies, etc., wehav< never offered, as we con- sider their quality and form too poor for ei
RMRFNFF7–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. 30 W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., PHILADELPHIA. CELERY FOR PROFIT. All agree that Celery offers greater chances for making money than any other garden crop. The dif- ficulties encountered by the old" methods of growing, however, made success uncertain, and sure only with comparatively few expert growers. All this uncer- tainty is now a thing of the past, as modern methods make profitable Celery growing pos
RMRFNDWY–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. FORDHOOK FLOWER SEEDS. ">5 New Centaurea— Marguerite. Named after Queen Marguerite of Italy, who is so well beloved by the people of that sunny land, this novelty is entirely distinct from all other Centaureas and undoubtedly the most beau- tiful variety known. The plants grow about eigh- teen inches high and are of the easiest culture. The large flowers are of purest white, deliciously scented, exq
RMRH4FX2–. A bright book about seeds : we paid to have the outside red it will pay you to have the inside "read". Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. 58 W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., PHILADELPHIA. F0RDH00K GIGANTIC TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS. Selected, Hybridized, and Grown at Fordhook Farm. Originally introduced from the Andes Mountains of South America, these vigorous and brilliant tuberous-rooted plants are now first favorites. The gigantic size, lasting substance, and vividly rich colors of
RMRFNFHD–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. BURPEE'S CABBAGE SEED. 33. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.. W. Atlee Burpee Company; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. Philadelphia, Pa. : W. Atlee Burpee & Co.
RMRFNFMF–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. BURPEE'S SUREHEAD. The illustration above was engraved from a pho- tograph of an average seed head. See page 32.. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.. W. Atlee Burpee Company; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Co
RMRG6G8F–. Burpee's farm annual : the best seeds that grow including rare novelties. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., PHILADELPHIA. F0RDH00K GIGANTIC TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS. Selected, Hybridized, and Grown at Fordhook Farm. Originally'introduced from the Andes Mountains of South America, these vigorous and brilliant tuberous-rooted plants are now first favorites. The gigantic size, lasting substance, and vividly rich colors of the flowers as grown at F
RMRG6K12–. Burpee's farm annual. Nursery stock Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs; W. Atlee Burpee Company; Nursery stock; Flowers; Vegetables; Seeds. We were very much pleased with this new Lettuce, both in Germany and in our own trial grounds at Fordhook Farm. The illustration herewith, engraved from a photo- graph, gives some idea of its hand- some appearance. Every plant heads and the heads are uniformly shaped, very large and thick through, and of "a solidity equal to that of a cab- bage." They measure about seven inches across the s
RMRFNF9N–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. 42 W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., PHILADELPHIA. PARIS PICKLING CUCUMBER.. The Paris Pickling is decidedly the best of all in quality for pickling. The young cucumbers, when of the proper age for pickling, are slim and slender, from three to five inches in length, and the entire surface of the skin is covered with delicate, black, hairy- spines. The brittle crispness of these little fruits equals that of the bes
RMRFNDD5–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. New French Violet, PRINCESS OF WALES. The illustration above shows the habit of growth, while at the side is shown a single flower of average size. The beautiful bunch on front cover page was painted by the famous French artist, Paul de Longpr£, from flowers which we sent last spring. When the PRINCESS OF WALES was first announced in France, upon reading the description of the introducers, whom we had know
RMRFNDK5–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. ^VI.A.B&cCO. THE NEW HYBRIDS OF MADAME GUNTER. NASTURTIUMS. "Were we asked to name the three most popular flowers grown from seed we should answer unhesitatingly, Sweet Peas, Pan- sies, and Nasturtiums. Few flowers impart such rich '' bits of beauty '' to the garden as the different types of Nasturtiums. They grow and thrive everywhere,—in fact, they bloom brilliantly in the poorest soil. In additi
RMRFNFXH–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. BURPEE'S SADDLE=BACK is the best Wax Bean in cultivation While productive and profitable to grow for market, the SADDLE=BACK, unlike niaDy recent " novelties," is of the most superb quality, surpassin all other Wax Beans in the rich flavor of its stringless, fleshy pods. Burpee's Saddle-Back Wax Bush Bean. In combining handsome appearance for market and rare quality for table use this is unapproac
RMRFNE5A–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. BURPEE'S FIELD SEEDS. 89 TEOSINTE. Teosinte (Reana Luxurious) somewhat resembles Indian Corn in appearance, but the leaves are much longer and broader, and the stalks con- tain sweeter sap. In its perfection it produces a great number of shoots, growing twelve feet high, very thickly covered with leaves, yielding such an abundance of forage that one plant is considered to be sufficient to feed h pair of cat
RMRFNGA2–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. W, ,1 PHILADELPHIA Pi. January i, i8g?. To Our Friends and Patrons:— Farm Annual is written at Fordhook Farm, where we live among the growing crops and have thousands of field trials under our daily observation. Besides able assistants, we have the hearty co-operation of the Manager, Superintendent of Trial Grounds, and Head Gardener,—three experienced men who have devoted their lives to agriculture and hor
RMRFNDYD–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. BURPEE'S CAMELLIA=FLOWERED BALSAM. In large size and perfect form, Burpee's' Superb Camellia-Flowered Balsams are without a rival, except in Burpee's Defiance. The flowers, borne in wonderful profusion, resemble the Camellia in form, and are often fully as double; most of the varieties are of extraordinary size, frequently more than two inches in diameter. From our extensive cultures—and we are the largest
RMRFNFGF–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. 34 W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., PHILADELPHIA.. BURPEE'S BEST EARLY cauliflower. Accurately engraved jrom a Photograph. Burpee's BEST EARLY Cauliflower. Named and introduced by us in 1887, this grand variety has proved to be, as claimed, the BEST EARLY Cauliflower in cultivation. It has attained its present perfection after many years' intelligent selection, and is remarkable both for its extra earliness and c
RMRFNEXK–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. 58 W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., PHILADELPHIA. ITALIAN ONIONS. All the Italian Onions are of very sweet, delicate fla- vor, milder than our American Onions. They grow rapidly from seed. Of great value for family gardens. While much money has been made out of these Italian Onions, grown for market, particularly in the South, yet, as they are not good keepers, we would advise the novice to experiment on a small
RMRFNEMA–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. THE GENUINE MAMMOTH PUMPKIN. New Watermelon,-" KLECKLEY SWEETS." Decidedly the SWEETEST=Flavored of all Large Watermelons. H V V shou,d the Sweetest of All Melons This is a question that will doubtless occur to many TV II I ⢠t,e described among Pumpkins ⢠of our customers. The reason is this: Owing to the immense edition of our Catalogue it is necessary to begin its preparation very early. This
RMRG6HAX–. Burpee's farm annual. Nursery stock Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs; W. Atlee Burpee Company; Nursery stock; Flowers; Vegetables; Seeds. Perhaps no other seedsmen in the world, certainly no others in America, make such thorough trials of Flower Seeds as we do at Fordhook Farm. Every first-class seedhouse of course tests for vitality all the seeds sold, but we do much more than this. Each year we grow in the greenhouse and garden samples of all the flower seeds we sell, in addition to all NOVELTIES as they appear. This is THE reason wh
RMRFNEX3–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. New Mammoth VICTORIA ONIONS. This new race of Onions, from the island of Sardinia, was introduced by us eight years ago. We offer American-Grown Seed, which is far superior to the Italian-grown generally sold. WHITE VICTORIA. This is identically the same as the Bed Victoria, illustrated herewith, ex- cept that both skin and flesh are pure ichite. It is a very handsome globe- shaped onion, solid, and of swee
RMRFNDRT–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. The diversity of si -seldom is it possible to find two plants alike. With all their brilliant beauty the plants are as easily grown from seed as the common Coleus. In our beds at Fordhook Farm we have frequently measured leaves ten to thirteen inches long by nine to twelve inches broad. In 1895 we offered cash prizes for the largest leaves mailed (pressed flat between cardboards) by any of our customers. Th
RMRG6FTT–. Burpee's farm annual : the best seeds that grow including rare novelties. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. Ford hook Favorites Among Asters. Besides a large area of the best fancy varieties of Asters growing for seed at Fordhook Farm the past season, we had over five hundred separate and distinct trials in the open ground. From these we have selected seed of the very best varieties, grown separately, which we have blended in an unequaled mixture. This special mixture of
RMRFNE05–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. TRUFFAUT'S P./EONY-FLOWERED PERFECTION ASTER. of Asters each contain ioo to 150 seeds. ABUTILON. Flowering Maple, or Chinese Bellflower. Although universally admired, comparatively few are aware how easily Abutilons {Flowering Maple, or Chinese Bellflower,) can be raised from seed and how beautifully they flower all summer the first season. To get them in bloom early the seed should be started in the house.
RMRFNFXA–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. BURPEE'S SADDLE=BACK is the best Wax Bean in cultivation While productive and profitable to grow for market, the SADDLE=BACK, unlike niaDy recent " novelties," is of the most superb quality, surpassin all other Wax Beans in the rich flavor of its stringless, fleshy pods. Burpee's Saddle-Back Wax Bush Bean. In combining handsome appearance for market and rare quality for table use this is unapproac
RMRFNFKT–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD CABBAGE The Improved JERSEY WAKEFIELD is the BEST first=early Cabbage. Those familiar only with the old Wakefield, of irregular types, will appreciate the 11 triteness" of our seed from the accompanying illustration, which was accurately engraved from a photograph taken in the field growing for seed. It heads up n markably hard and solid ; the heads are pyramidal in shape, genera
RMRFNF15–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. NEW WATERMELON, —COLE'S EARLY. WATERMELON,-COLE'S EARLY. This is one of the finest early watermelons ; of medium size, form and markings shown in the illustration, engraved from a photograph. It is so early that it matures in every State ; very hardy ; the flesh is deep red in color, clear to the rind, and "is most sweet and delicate in flavor. It is exceedingly brittle, and hence cannot be shipped to
RMRG6M0R–. Burpee's farm annual 1893. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. BURPEE'S CUCUMBER SEED. 61 NEW GIANT WHITE CUCUMBER, We have never seen handsomer cucumbers than those grown at Fordhook Farm of this very distinct and valuable new variety. The cucumbers are of gigantic size and always of a pure waxen white, from the time they are are first set until matured. They grow from twelve to sixteen inches long by from two to three inches in diameter, very uniform, straight, and perfectly smooth. The
RMRFNG52–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. Burpee's New SWEET PEAS for 1897. We predict that a new impetus will be given to the growing popularity of SWEET PEAS by the introduction of our superb NOVELTIES FOR 1897. The six varieties described faithfully upon this and the following pages are thoroughly established, and come true from seed. They make the most remarkable Set of Novelties ever introduced in any one year. Burpee's "AURORA,. ft. Plea
RMRFNET0–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. nrrmni BURPEE'S PROFUSION PEA. Of vigorous growth, the haulm attaining three feet in height, and of a very branching character—four to eight laterals starting from the root. The haulm is very stout, the main stem usually branching at the first three to five nodes above the ground. The pods are produced generally in pairs, from fifty to ninety pods to the plant. The natural- sized pods are represented by the
RMRG6PAP–. Burpee's farm annual. Nursery stock Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Flowers Pennsylvania Catalogs; Vegetables Pennsylvania Catalogs; Seeds Pennsylvania Catalogs. RED PEAR-SHAPED TOMATO. SMALL-FRUITED TOMATOES. The following varieties are extremely useful for pre- serving and pickling. They are all enormously produc- tive, and a short row in the garden will furnish an ample supply for a large family. The different varieties are absolutely pure, having been raised at Fordhook Farm the past season. RED PEAR SHAPED. This is a leading favorite for preserves, and also to make "tomato figs
RMRG6H6H–. Burpee's farm annual. Nursery stock Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs; W. Atlee Burpee Company; Nursery stock; Flowers; Vegetables; Seeds. W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., PHILADELPHIA. F0RDH00K GIGANTIC TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS. Selected, Hybridized, and Grown at Fordhook Farm. Originally introduced from the Andes Mountains of South America, these vigorous and brilliant tuberous-rooted plants are now first favorites. The gigantic size, lasting substance, and vividly rich colors of the flowers as grown at Fordhook Farm are proof of the wonder
RMRFNDNY–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. SINGLE AND DOUBLE FUCHSIA. PER PKT. ... 15 FUCHSIAS, Double and Single, mixed, . SUPERB MIXED. The very finest Double and Sin- gle Fuchsias, saved from splendid varieties, .... 25 THE TRAILING FUCHSIA (Procumbens). This species makes one of the prettiest trailing plants imaginable. While the flowers are small, the vines are of graceful habit, with pretty leaves and bright- red berries, which make a fine eff
RMRFNF3M–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. It is only BURPEE'S CHAMPION MARKET MELON. The flesh is thick, light green in color, and of rich, sweet flavor, well maintaining the promise of quality that is indi- cated by the deep ribs, heavy netting, and handsome appearance. The melons are of the same form and outer appearance as Burpee's Netted Gem, but are three times the size. It isyery productive, frequently bearing seven perfect melons on a single
RMRFNF0G–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. GOOD ONION SEED is of the utmost importance. Fully realizing this, we make a Specialty of the BEST Onion Seed. We have all our crops raised under special contract, subject to careful supervision. Our Ouion Seed is grown only from choice, selected bulbs, examined critically before being set out for seed. In quality it is vastly superior to much that is put upon the market, often grown by persons either too i
RMRG6HBA–. Burpee's farm annual. Nursery stock Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs; W. Atlee Burpee Company; Nursery stock; Flowers; Vegetables; Seeds. Perhaps no other seedsmen in the world, certainly no others in America, make such thorough trials of Flower Seeds as we do at Fordhook Farm. Every first-class seedhouse of course tests for vitality all the seeds sold, but we do much more than this. Each year we grow in the greenhouse and garden samples of all the flower seeds we sell, in addition to all NOVELTIES as they appear. This is THE reason wh
RMRFNF41–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. BURPEE'S MELROSE melon. Accurately engraved from a Photograph. —BURPEE'S MELROSE MELON.— The Most Handsome and Decidedly the BEST of all New Cantaloupes. Burpee's Melrose Melon is a very hardy, strong, and vigorous grower, the vines re- maining green longer than in any other variety. The melons are produced abundantly, and very close to the hill,—a feature of great value. The color is rich, dark green ; the
RMRFNE53–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. A SINGLE PLANT OF TEOSINTE. LATHYRUS SYLVESTRIS WAGNERII. This is a variety of the wild flat pea of Southern and Central Europe, improved by selection and cultivation. The plant has been recommended highly for lands too poor to pay the cost of cultivation, for worn-out pas- tures and waste places about the farm, but as a forage crop it cannot compare with Indian Corn, Crimson Clover, Cow-peas, Teosinte, etc
RMRFNF4R–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. San Francisco Market, or The Deacon Lettuce. This magnificent Butter-Head Lettuce is unsurpassed. A head is accurately shown in the illustration herewith, engraved from a photo- graph. It stands hot weather with- out becoming bitter or running to seed, and bears fine, large heads of superb quality, light green outside and witliin a beautiful cream-yellow of delicious, rich, buttery flavor. It is the result
RMRFNERR–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. BURPEE'S QUANTITY PEA. BURPEE'S QUANTITY produces more pods to the vin e, and more shelled peas to a bushel of pods, than any other variety, excepting only our Burpee's Profusion. The vine grows two and a half to two and three-quarters feet in height, and is of very stout growth crowded with pods, borne generally in pairs. Under ordinary field culture they averaged fifty pods each, while we have counted as
RMRFNDGA–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. 120 W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., PHILADELPHIA.. POPPIES, Poppy seed, is very small; it should be sown quite thickly and then the plants cau be thinned out. A " packet " contains more than one thousand seeds. PER PKT. GOLDEN GATE POPPIES. Recall to mind every color you have seen in Poppies, then imagine every conceivable combination of colors, — striped, blotched, edged, and bordered, on both single,
RMRFNF3A–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. 5o W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., PHILADELPHIA.. BURPEE'S. NETTED GEM MELONS. From a Photograph. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.. W. Atlee Burpee Company; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. Philadelphi
RMRFND92–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. 138 W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., PHILADELPHIA. Seven of the Best FUCHSIAS mailed for 50 CTS. The seven superb Fuchsias, described briefly below are sure to please all lovers of these delicate, graceful flowers. The entire set can be recommended as the best-growing, best- flowering seven sorts of distinct colors to be found among all the double and single varieties in cultivation. ggT'AU seven mailed for 50 ct
RMRFNDH5–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. A Flower, natural size, of BURPEE'S DEFIANCE PETUNIA, as grown at Fordhook Farm. BURPEE'S DEFIANCE LARGEST-FLOWERING PETUNIAS. The illustration shows a single flower, accurately drawn from nature ; this flower is in no way exaggerated, either in size, depth, or richness. We have frequently measured flowers over five inches in diameter, while the colors are indescribably rich and varied. They embrace all col
RMRFNERF–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. BURPEE'S QUANTITY produces more pods to the vin e, and more shelled peas to a bushel of pods, than any other variety, excepting only our Burpee's Profusion. The vine grows two and a half to two and three-quarters feet in height, and is of very stout growth crowded with pods, borne generally in pairs. Under ordinary field culture they averaged fifty pods each, while we have counted as many as ninety pods on
RMRFNF5E–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. BURPEE'S HARD-HEAD LETTUCE. BURPEE'S HARD=HEAD LETTUCE. It grows very rapidly and heads extremely early; the heads are nearly as solid as cabbage. The outer leaves are tinged with brownish-red, changing to- ward the center of the head from a beautiful golden-yellow to a creamy white. It is as pal- atable as it is beautiful; very tender; never bitter; of a sweet, buttery flavor. Per pkt, 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.
RMRFNDNT–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. no W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., PHILADELPHIA. The top portion of a single flower-cluster, from a Photograph, o/LEMOlNE'S NEW GIANT hybrid HELIOTROPE. New Heliotrope —ticmoine's Giant Hybrids. Should we devote this entire page to an illustration it would fail to give an adequate idea of the grand size and rare beauty of the flower-heads of this wonderful novelty. On one mammoth flower-head we counted twelve th
RMRFNEY4–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. AMERICAN ONION SEED. 57. THE PRIZE=TAKER ONION. The Ameeican-Geown Peize-Takee Onion grows uniform in shape, of a nearly perfect globe, as shown in the illustration, with thin skin of bright straw-color ; it is of immense size, measuring from twelve to eighteen inches in circumference, while under special cultivation specimen bulbs have been raised to weigh from four to five and a half pounds each. It ripen
RMRFNFJR–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. FOTTLER'S EARLY DRUMHEAD, OR SHORT=STEM BRUNSWICK CABBAGE. This is a first-class second-early Drumhead Cabbage. Very solid heads, of medium size, and light bluish-green in color; of close habit of growth, stem very short, the plant heading close to the ground, heads are thick, but decidedly flat, earlier than the Flat Dutch, or other late Cabbages, but not so early as Early Summer. A very good Cabbage as an
RMRG6MME–. Burpee's novelties for 1890. Nursery stock Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Flowers Pennsylvania Catalogs; Vegetables Pennsylvania Catalogs; Seeds Pennsylvania Catalogs. The beautiful colored plate opposite was painted from nature by the well-known artist, Mr. Wm. MoMBERGER, while at FORDHOOK FARM, in August, 1889, and the specimens are shown exactly natural size. THE RED ETNA PEPPER, Now first introduced, the Red Etna Pepper is a selection developed by us from the Rouge de Maddaloni, received from Italy five years ago, but which, like most Italian seeds, contained " all sorts and co
RMRFNE1X–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. New Sweet Pea—DAYBREAK. Daybeeak is the first novelty of his own that Me. Hutchlns has offered, and is the best original sort he has been at toork on. It has a white ground, and on the hack of the standard is a crimson-scarlet cloud, which shows through in fine veins and network, giving to the front a crimson-scarlet watered effect. The wings are white, slightly flaked with crimson. Per pkt. 10 cts.; ounce
RMRFNFJ2–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. BURPEE'S SAFE=CROP CABBAGE. BURPEE'S SAFE-CROP is a large, late strain of market gardener's Cabbage, which is sure to head. The heads are of large size, hard and firm, with but few outside leaves ; stems short, foliage compact and of a beautiful green color. It is a very desirable . ^ variety for a late crop ou account of its solidity and because it is an excellent winter /T x keeper. It also stands a consi
RMRFNEFT–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. SORREL. Of the easiest growth, Sorrel is cultivated for its leaves, which possess a very tine flavor boiled and served like spinach. It also makes delicious soup, according to directions given in "How to Cook Vegetables." BROAD=LEAVED FRENCH. This is the best variety, —large leaves of a pale color. So popular is this in France that whole fields of it are grown around Paris. Per pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10
RMRG6G16–. Burpee's farm annual : the best seeds that grow including rare novelties. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. A Flower, natural size, of BURPEE'S DEFIANCE petunia, as grown at Fordhook Farm. BURPEE'S DEFIANCE LARGEST-FLOWERING PETUNIAS. This grand strain is rightly entitled to the name Defiance, as in many hundreds of trials at Fordhook Farm we have never found its equal. The illustration shows a single flower, accurately drawn from nature ; this flower is in no way exagge
RMRG5GTY–. Burpee's farm annual, 1892. Nursery stock Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs. A PARTIAL VIEW OF THE FORDHOOK FARM POULTRY YARDS AND KENNELS. In the illustration given above is shown a portion of the Kennels and Poultry Yards situ- ated at Fordhook Farm. The Poultry Yards, instead of forming one long range, are all separate, each divided into compartments b}^ a passage-vray through the center, by which the eggs can be collected and the dropping-s cleared away without entering the roosting places. Each compartment leads into a run of its o
RMRFNDJ6–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. ii6 W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., PHILADELPHIA. BURPEE'S DEFIANCE PANSIES. Largest Circular Pansies Known. These magnificent Pansies intro- duced by us in 1888 are the finest Giant-flowered Pansies in cultiva- tion to-day. The individual flowers frequently measure two and a half to four inches across; of per- fect form, circular shape, they are also of unusual substance. In colors they embrace the distinct typ
RMRFNFT9–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. Garden BEETS. Our prices are for seeds, postpaid, by mail. flg^If ordered by express or freight, deduct TEN CENTS per pound from prices quoted. BURPEE'S EXTRA EARLY TURNIP BEET. Fully as early and of better quality than the Egyptian. It makes a fine market crop in seven or eight iveeks from sowing. Of fine, globular shape, and good size; the roots are very smooth. In color the flesh is of alternate rings of
RMRFNEK1–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. New Earliest White Radish. First introduced from France last year, this is undoubtedly the earliest White Radish in cultivation, —in fact, at Fordhook it was the earliest of all Ra- dishes. The beautiful little radishes, of the size and form shown in the illus- tration, are ready for the table in only eighteen to twenty days from sowing the seed. Of handsome olive shape; both skin and flesh are white, of cl
RMRFNG8A–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. 6 W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., PHILADELPHIA. ROSE-RIBBED PARIS SELF-BLANCHING CELERY. The illustration herewith, together with the painting from nature on the back cover page, will give a fair idea of this most beautiful new Celery. Our customers will be anxious to secure this variety when we state that it is a sport of the Golden Self-Blanching Celery, de- scribed on page 37, and possesses all the good quali
RMRFNDCH–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. CHOICE CLIMBING ROSES. 129 GOLDEN RAMBLER CLIMBING LA FRANCE. CLIMBING METEOR. PAUL'S CARMINE PILLAR. NEW CLIMBING WOOTTON.. CRIMSON RAMBLER. Another year's trial adds to our valuation of this splendid climbing Rose, which is per- fectly hardy. The size and beauty of the flower- heads are truly wonderful. We counted on one shoot four hundred and thirty buds and flowers I The rapidity with which the plants g
RMRFNFG0–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. BURPEE'S CARROT SEED. 35 CARROTS. By express, deduct TEN CENTS per pound.. OX-HEART CARROT. OX-HEART, or GUERANDE. This new carrot is a decided advance in shape. It is intermediate as to length between the Half-long varieties ; (such as Danvers) and the Short Horn Carrot, but much thicker than" the latter, attaining at the top from three to four inches in diam- eter. It is of very fine quality for tabl
RMRFNEHB–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. BURPEE'S EARLIEST (SCA button) RADISH. Named and introduced by us in 1887, this new Radish has given excellent satisfaction all over the United States. One customer reports that Burpee's Earliest was ready for the table April 25th, while the French Breakfast, sown the same day, was not ready until a week later. Mr. J. A. Hill, Mooreville, Ala., re- ports that he planted the seed April 10th ; it germinated A
RMRFNF8G–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. is also useful grown on the ENDIVE. This is one of the most refreshing and attractive of all autumn and winter salads. It is commonly known in restaurants as Vhicorie, and is appetizing when served with lettuce, with plain French dressing. GREEN CURLED. The hardiest variety: very orna- mental, curled, dark-green leaves, which blanch white and crisp. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 34 ft* 40 cts.; per ft) $1.25, p
RMRFNFRB–. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. Excellent for the open garden, this is particularly valuable for forcing, because it produces less foliage than any other variety. They can be grown close together, four inches apart in the row being quite sufficient. The roots are smooth and regular in form ; the skin is dark blood-red. The flesh is fine grained and free from I woodiness, even wheu fully matured. Of J a rich color, the beets cook dark bloo
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