Excerpt from Rawson's Catalogue of Autumn Bulbs, 1885 Seeds, etc. We ask for it your kind attention, and hope that on looking it through you will notice many varieties of Bulbs you need, find our prices satisfactory, and be pleased to favor us with your orders. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from W. W. Rawson and Co. Catalogue of Autumn Bulbs, Seeds and Plants, 1900 Ready in November. Has dark reen foliage and long droo'ping' racemes of pink and white heart-shaped owers. One of the most ornamental of spring flowering Shrubs. 15 cents each; per dozen. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Rawson's Autumn Catalogue of Bulbs and Small Fruits, 1892 The flowering Spike is about six inches high, with little round bells so arranged as to resemble a bunch of grapes. This very handsome variety should form a. Place 111 every one's garden, being admirably adapted for permanent beds and edgings, and partially shaded locations. They are perfectly hardy, and are self producing, thus a bed once set out will care for itself. They are very pretty when grown in pots for winter flowering. Blue, each, 5 cents; 30 cents per dozen per 100. White, each, 10 cents; per dozen. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Rawson's Autumn Catalogue of Bulbs, Seeds, Plants, Etc., Etc., 1905 The pot culture is the same as with Hyacinths, with the exception that from 8 to 12 bulbs should be planted in one pan in order to produce the proper effect. Pit-storage instead of cold cellar after being potted is preferable A pit should be dug 3 feet deep, 3 feet wide. And as long as is necessary to hold the amount of pots. Fill bottom of pit with a layer of 6 inches of coal ashes, place filled pots or pans upon ashes and cover with the same material for another 6 inches, fill in balance of pit with soil and cover surface with a good heap of manure. While the bulbs will be perfectly cold and in their natural home, they will not freeze if sufficient manure is used on sur face. They can be removed from there any day dur ing the winter. 10 to 12 weeks being necessary to root them well. Being placed near a sunny window in a warm room, the flowers can be produced within 30 davs. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.